EC warns against obstructing poll campaigns; Offenders face fine or jail EC warns against obstructing poll campaigns; Offenders face fine or jail With eight days remaining for the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission of Nepal has warned that obstructing election campaigning or depriving citizens of voting rights is a punishable offence. With eight days remaining for the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission of Nepal has warned that obstructing election campaigning or depriving citizens of voting rights is a punishable offence. Nepal 25 Feb, 2026
Rapid progress on bailey bridge construction over Dansagu Khola in Bajura Rapid progress on bailey bridge construction over Dansagu Khola in Bajura Construction work on a Bailey bridge over the Dansagu Khola in Budhinanda Municipality is progressing rapidly, local authorities said. Construction work on a Bailey bridge over the Dansagu Khola in Budhinanda Municipality is progressing rapidly, local authorities said. Nepal 24 Feb, 2026
498 disaster incidents in Magh leave 22 dead, over 100 injured across Nepal 498 disaster incidents in Magh leave 22 dead, over 100 injured across Nepal Nepal recorded 498 disaster incidents across the country in the month of Magh for the fiscal year 2082/083, resulting in 22 deaths and 103 injuries, according to the Nepal Police. Nepal recorded 498 disaster incidents across the country in the month of Magh for the fiscal year 2082/083, resulting in 22 deaths and 103 injuries, according to the Nepal Police. Nepal 24 Feb, 2026
Japan provides Rs 397.5 million to support Nepal's HoR election Japan provides Rs 397.5 million to support Nepal's HoR election The Government of Japan has provided financial support of Rs 397.5 million to Nepal for the upcoming House of Representatives general election scheduled for March 5, the Embassy of Japan in Nepal said on Tuesday. The Government of Japan has provided financial support of Rs 397.5 million to Nepal for the upcoming House of Representatives general election scheduled for March 5, the Embassy of Japan in Nepal said on Tuesday. Nepal 24 Feb, 2026
EC warns against code violations as HoR polls near; Teachers, officials told to stay neutral EC warns against code violations as HoR polls near; Teachers, officials told to stay... With nine days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5, the Election Commission has reiterated strict compliance with the Election Code of Conduct, urging teachers, professors, government officials and other stakeholders to refrain from participating in political campaigns. With nine days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5, the Election Commission has reiterated strict compliance with the Election Code of Conduct, urging teachers, professors, government officials and other stakeholders to refrain from participating in political campaigns. Nepal 24 Feb, 2026
Curfew lifted, prohibitory order issued in Birgunj Curfew lifted, prohibitory order issued in Birgunj The District Security Committee of Parsa District has lifted the curfew imposed in the Birgunj metropolitan area and replaced it with a prohibitory order. The District Security Committee of Parsa District has lifted the curfew imposed in the Birgunj metropolitan area and replaced it with a prohibitory order. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
EC warns against involvement of children in election campaigns EC warns against involvement of children in election campaigns The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has urged political parties and candidates participating in the 2082 House of Representatives elections to refrain from involving children in their election campaigns. The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has urged political parties and candidates participating in the 2082 House of Representatives elections to refrain from involving children in their election campaigns. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Probe committee formed to investigate Dhading bus crash Probe committee formed to investigate Dhading bus crash Home Ministry spokesperson Anand Kafle announced today that a five-member task force, led by a Joint Secretary, has been formed to probe the incident. Home Ministry spokesperson Anand Kafle announced today that a five-member task force, led by a Joint Secretary, has been formed to probe the incident. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice The local administration has clamped curfew in Birgunj metropolitan city of Parsa district in a bid to curb possible untoward situation. The curfew order is in place from 9:45 am today. The local administration has clamped curfew in Birgunj metropolitan city of Parsa district in a bid to curb possible untoward situation. The curfew order is in place from 9:45 am today. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Buffer zone voters demand action on human–wildlife conflict Buffer zone voters demand action on human–wildlife conflict With voting for the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5, residents living along the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park have made mitigation of human–wildlife conflict their top electoral priority. With voting for the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5, residents living along the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park have made mitigation of human–wildlife conflict their top electoral priority. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
19 killed as bus plunges into Trishuli River in Dhading; Road accidents spike nationwide 19 killed as bus plunges into Trishuli River in Dhading; Road accidents spike... At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured when a passenger bus plunged off the Prithvi Highway into the Trishuli River in Dhading district in the early hours of Monday, in the deadliest road accident in recent months. At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured when a passenger bus plunged off the Prithvi Highway into the Trishuli River in Dhading district in the early hours of Monday, in the deadliest road accident in recent months. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Death toll rises to 19 in Dhading bus plunge; 25 injured Death toll rises to 19 in Dhading bus plunge; 25 injured The death toll from the tragic bus accident in Dhading has risen to 19, while 25 others remain injured. The death toll from the tragic bus accident in Dhading has risen to 19, while 25 others remain injured. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
TJF-SNF project supports families of deceased mountain workers TJF-SNF project supports families of deceased mountain workers A joint initiative of the US-based The Juniper Fund and the Shangri-La Nepal Foundation is providing livelihood and educational assistance to widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. A joint initiative of the US-based The Juniper Fund and the Shangri-La Nepal Foundation is providing livelihood and educational assistance to widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Peace rally held in Gaur's Sabgadha to restore communal harmony Peace rally held in Gaur's Sabgadha to restore communal harmony A peace and goodwill rally was organised in Sabgadha of Gaur Municipality-6 of Rautahat on Monday, following days of communal tension that gripped the area since Thursday night. A peace and goodwill rally was organised in Sabgadha of Gaur Municipality-6 of Rautahat on Monday, following days of communal tension that gripped the area since Thursday night. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
Dr Rajan Thapaliya appointed Assistant Dean at University of Fairfax Dr Rajan Thapaliya appointed Assistant Dean at University of Fairfax The University of Fairfax has appointed Dr Rajan Thapaliya as Assistant Dean of Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Information Technology, effective February 15, 2026. The University of Fairfax has appointed Dr Rajan Thapaliya as Assistant Dean of Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Information Technology, effective February 15, 2026. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
17, including two foreigners, killed in Trishuli bus plunge 17, including two foreigners, killed in Trishuli bus plunge At least 17 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed when a passenger bus plunged into the Trishuli River at Charaundi in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality–7 of Dhading along the Prithvi Highway early Monday. At least 17 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed when a passenger bus plunged into the Trishuli River at Charaundi in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality–7 of Dhading along the Prithvi Highway early Monday. Nepal 23 Feb, 2026
11 days to HoR elections: Voter education program continues in 6,743 wards 11 days to HoR elections: Voter education program continues in 6,743 wards The Election Commission (EC) continues its nationwide voter education program with the aim of promoting greater electoral participation and reducing the incidence of invalid votes. The Election Commission (EC) continues its nationwide voter education program with the aim of promoting greater electoral participation and reducing the incidence of invalid votes. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Light rain, snow forecast for Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati Light rain, snow forecast for Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati Mist is likely to occur during the morning hours in some parts of the Tarai region today. Mist is likely to occur during the morning hours in some parts of the Tarai region today. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
TJF-SNF project supports families of deceased mountain workers TJF-SNF project supports families of deceased mountain workers A joint initiative of the US-based The Juniper Fund and the Shangri-La Nepal Foundation is providing livelihood and educational assistance to widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. A joint initiative of the US-based The Juniper Fund and the Shangri-La Nepal Foundation is providing livelihood and educational assistance to widows and children of Nepali mountain workers who lost their lives in the Himalayas. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
23 held, including sitting and former ward chairs, over Gaur unrest 23 held, including sitting and former ward chairs, over Gaur unrest Police have detained 23 individuals, including a sitting and a former ward chairperson, on charges of inciting communal tension in Gaur Municipality following an attack on a wedding procession last week. Police have detained 23 individuals, including a sitting and a former ward chairperson, on charges of inciting communal tension in Gaur Municipality following an attack on a wedding procession last week. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Nepal Seven injured as ambulance, mini-truck collide in Tanahun Seven people were injured in a mini-truck and ambulance collision incident that took place at Manahari of Myagde Rural Municipality-6 in Tanahun district along the Prithivi Highway this morning.
Nepal APF seizes 774 electric vehicles over suspected customs, tax irregularities in Mustang The Armed Police Force (APF) has seized 774 BYD electric vehicles imported through the Korala border point in Mustang on suspicion of customs and tax-related irregularities.
Environment Scorching heat grips Tarai as rain, thunderstorms likely in hills Sweltering heat is expected to continue across the Tarai today, while several hilly and Himalayan districts are likely to witness rain and thunderstorms, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Opinion Diplomacy is not surrender: Balen's border remarks are strategic Few issues evoke stronger emotions in Nepal than questions of sovereignty and territory.
Nepal Left to die on Everest, he crawled home anyway For seven days, Dawa Sherpa had nothing - no food, no bottled oxygen, no rescue team looking for him. Somewhere between the death zone and the Khumbu Icefall, the 52-year-old Sherpa guide from Okhaldhunga was alone on the world's highest mountain, fighting to stay alive.
Environment HCC summit endorses landmark action plan to save mountain environment The Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth Summit has adopted a Namche Action Plan 2026–2030 to save the mountain environment by addressing the adverse impact of the climate crisis.
Kathmandu Rs 140 million recovered from TU teachers over misuse of study leave Tribhuvan University (TU) has recovered more than Rs 140 million from teachers accused of misusing study leave and failing to return to service after completing their studies.
Kathmandu JICA signs additional ¥5.7 billion loan for Nagdhunga Tunnel project The Government of Japan has extended an additional concessional loan assistance of 5.7 billion Japanese Yen for the Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project, taking the total Japanese support for the project to over 22 billion Yen.
Kathmandu UNESCO concludes project to safeguard Sherpa heritage in Thame after GLOF disaster UNESCO has concluded a heritage safeguarding project documenting 10 elements of Sherpa intangible cultural heritage affected by the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Thame village of Solukhumbu.
