Five-point deal reached to restore calm in Gaur; Goodwill rally to be held on Monday Five-point deal reached to restore calm in Gaur; Goodwill rally to be held on Monday An all-party meeting convened at the District Administration Office Rautahat has reached a five-point agreement aimed at restoring peace in Sabgadha of Gaur Municipality-6, where communal tensions have persisted for the past two days. An all-party meeting convened at the District Administration Office Rautahat has reached a five-point agreement aimed at restoring peace in Sabgadha of Gaur Municipality-6, where communal tensions have persisted for the past two days. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Omnika Dangol summits Aconcagua, completes fifth of Seven Summits Omnika Dangol summits Aconcagua, completes fifth of Seven Summits Nepali mountaineer Omnika Dangol has successfully summited Aconcagua in Argentina, marking her fifth peak in the Seven Summits challenge. Nepali mountaineer Omnika Dangol has successfully summited Aconcagua in Argentina, marking her fifth peak in the Seven Summits challenge. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Health Ministry asks health institutions to submit details of Gen Z Movement injured by Feb 27 Health Ministry asks health institutions to submit details of Gen Z Movement injured... The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all hospitals and health institutions to submit details of individuals injured during the Gen Z Movement by February 27, setting the date as the final deadline to complete the listing and classification process. The Ministry of Health and Population has directed all hospitals and health institutions to submit details of individuals injured during the Gen Z Movement by February 27, setting the date as the final deadline to complete the listing and classification process. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
22 injured as bus crashes into electric pole in Makwanpur 22 injured as bus crashes into electric pole in Makwanpur At least 22 passengers were injured when a bus met with an accident along the East-West Highway at Bijauna in Manahari Rural Municipality-7 of Makwanpur district on Sunday morning. At least 22 passengers were injured when a bus met with an accident along the East-West Highway at Bijauna in Manahari Rural Municipality-7 of Makwanpur district on Sunday morning. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
20,000 campaign materials removed in Dhanusha for breaching poll code 20,000 campaign materials removed in Dhanusha for breaching poll code The District Administration Office Dhanusha has removed around 20,000 election publicity materials installed in violation of the code of conduct as campaigning intensifies for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. The District Administration Office Dhanusha has removed around 20,000 election publicity materials installed in violation of the code of conduct as campaigning intensifies for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
Gaur curfew enters second day with brief morning relaxation Gaur curfew enters second day with brief morning relaxation The indefinite curfew imposed across parts of Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district since Saturday afternoon continued into its second day on Sunday, with authorities granting residents a brief two-hour window in the morning for essential needs before reimposing restrictions. The indefinite curfew imposed across parts of Gaur Municipality in Rautahat district since Saturday afternoon continued into its second day on Sunday, with authorities granting residents a brief two-hour window in the morning for essential needs before reimposing restrictions. Nepal 22 Feb, 2026
PM Karki visits Maya Devi Temple PM Karki visits Maya Devi Temple Prime Minister Sushila Karki today offered prayers at the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Prime Minister Sushila Karki today offered prayers at the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Nepal 21 Feb, 2026
Nepal promotes tourism potential in Toronto Nepal promotes tourism potential in Toronto The Embassy of Nepal, Ottawa, in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board, organised a promotional event titled “Nepal Evening” in Toronto on February 19 to showcase Nepal’s tourism attractions and strengthen engagement with the Canadian travel market. The Embassy of Nepal, Ottawa, in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board, organised a promotional event titled “Nepal Evening” in Toronto on February 19 to showcase Nepal’s tourism attractions and strengthen engagement with the Canadian travel market. Nepal 21 Feb, 2026
Nepal wins two UNESCO Asia-Pacific heritage awards Nepal wins two UNESCO Asia-Pacific heritage awards Nepal has secured two Awards of Merit in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation announced by the UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok. Nepal has secured two Awards of Merit in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation announced by the UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok. Nepal 21 Feb, 2026
Curfew enforced in Gaur after tensions disrupt normal life Curfew enforced in Gaur after tensions disrupt normal life The District Administration Office Rautahat has imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Gaur Municipality from 1:00 pm on Saturday following escalating tensions between two local communities. The District Administration Office Rautahat has imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Gaur Municipality from 1:00 pm on Saturday following escalating tensions between two local communities. Nepal 21 Feb, 2026
International Mother Language Day today International Mother Language Day today International Mother Language Day is being observed today across the world to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism. International Mother Language Day is being observed today across the world to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism. Nepal 21 Feb, 2026
Bishnu Prasad Paudel unveils comprehensive plan for Rupandehi's development Bishnu Prasad Paudel unveils comprehensive plan for Rupandehi's development Bishnu Prasad Paudel, who filed his candidacy from Rupandehi-2, has pledged to pursue physical and human development simultaneously. Bishnu Prasad Paudel, who filed his candidacy from Rupandehi-2, has pledged to pursue physical and human development simultaneously. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
Light rain and snowfall likely today Light rain and snowfall likely today The westerly low-pressure system currently exerts a partial influence over the country, the Weather Forecasting Division stated. The westerly low-pressure system currently exerts a partial influence over the country, the Weather Forecasting Division stated. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
EC launches TikTok video contest for HoR election awareness EC launches TikTok video contest for HoR election awareness The Election Commission (EC) is set to utilise the popular social media platform TikTok for election publicity. The Election Commission (EC) is set to utilise the popular social media platform TikTok for election publicity. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
PM Karki visits Muktinath, directs officials to ensure free and fair polls PM Karki visits Muktinath, directs officials to ensure free and fair polls Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited the revered Muktinath Temple in Baragung Muktikshetra–1 on Thursday and instructed district officials to ensure the upcoming elections are conducted in a free, fair and peaceful manner. Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited the revered Muktinath Temple in Baragung Muktikshetra–1 on Thursday and instructed district officials to ensure the upcoming elections are conducted in a free, fair and peaceful manner. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
Nepal inaugurates Embassy Chancery in Lisbon Nepal inaugurates Embassy Chancery in Lisbon Nepal has inaugurated the Chancery of its Embassy in Portugal, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries. Nepal has inaugurated the Chancery of its Embassy in Portugal, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
World Social Justice Day being observed today World Social Justice Day being observed today The World Social Justice Day is being observed with diverse programmes in various countries today. The World Social Justice Day is being observed with diverse programmes in various countries today. Nepal 20 Feb, 2026
CPN (UML) unveils its election manifesto CPN (UML) unveils its election manifesto The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming House of Representatives elections. The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming House of Representatives elections. Nepal 19 Feb, 2026
NC-Led 2046–2051 Period Was Nepal's 'Golden Era': Gagan Thapa NC-Led 2046–2051 Period Was Nepal's 'Golden Era': Gagan Thapa NC President Thapa further remarked that the nation must now chart a clear course toward greater economic prosperity. NC President Thapa further remarked that the nation must now chart a clear course toward greater economic prosperity. Nepal 19 Feb, 2026
Two killed, two injured in Sarlahi road accident Two killed, two injured in Sarlahi road accident Two youths have died and two others injured in a road accident that took place in Khila in Ishworpur Municipality of the district. Two youths have died and two others injured in a road accident that took place in Khila in Ishworpur Municipality of the district. Nepal 19 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.
