SOCIETY
Three Indian nationals arrested at TIA with over 11 kg of marijuana
Three Indian nationals arrested at TIA with over 11 kg of ma...
Three Indian nationals have been arrested from the arrival tunnel gate of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) with approximately 11.270 kilograms of illegal marijuana.
Feb 20, 2026
POLITICS
‘Elect honest leaders to set the country on right path,’ says Mahabir Pun
‘Elect honest leaders to set the country on right path,’ say...
“When asking for votes, I urge voters to choose candidates who are honest and committed to real work,” Pun told Republica. “I am listening to the people to understand their actual needs rather than making flashy promises.”
Feb 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Finance Minister Khanal pledges adequate resources for successful HoR election
Finance Minister Khanal pledges adequate resources for succe...
Speaking at the Nepal Tourism Symposium 2026 jointly organized today by the Nepal Tourism Board and Parishuchak Media, Minister Khanal asserted that the government is fully focused on making the upcoming election a success.
Feb 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Over 1,600 APF personnel deployed from HQ for election security
Over 1,600 APF personnel deployed from HQ for election secur...
Additional Inspector General Ganesh Bahadur Thada Magar has instructed all units to remain vigilant, keeping election security sensitivity in mind.
Feb 20, 2026
POLITICS
Leaders in Dang canvassing votes “for the last time”
Leaders in Dang canvassing votes “for the last time”
In Dang, this election is shaping up to be more than a battle for seats—it is a defining moment for leaders seeking to script the final chapter of their long political careers.
Feb 20, 2026
WORLD
Kim Jong Un vows to boost living standards as he opens rare congress
Kim Jong Un vows to boost living standards as he opens rare...
Supreme Leader Kim took centre stage with a speech to start the Workers' Party congress, a gathering that directs state efforts on everything from house building to war planning.
Feb 20, 2026
POLITICS
RSP’s Pokhara election rally postponed
RSP’s Pokhara election rally postponed
RSP Deputy Spokesperson Pratibha Rawal said that the planned addresses by party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balen Shah in Bhairahawa and Pokhara have been called off.
Feb 20, 2026
SOCIETY
16 arrested with drugs across nation
16 arrested with drugs across nation
According to the Central Police News Desk, two people were arrested from Jhapa, one from Morang, three from Siraha, three from Kaski, three from Banke, two from Kailali and two from Makwanpur.
Feb 20, 2026
POLITICS
NC returns to Tiruhutiya Gachhi for a show of strength
NC returns to Tiruhutiya Gachhi for a show of strength
Led by party president Gagan Kumar Thapa, the Janakpur event marked the NC’s first major election gathering in Madhesh Province.
Feb 20, 2026
WORLD
Nepal mulls stricter safety rules for Everest climbers
Nepal mulls stricter safety rules for Everest climbers
Mount Everest's 8,849-metre-tall (29,000-foot) peak attracts hundreds of climbers every year, but industry insiders say some foreign mountaineers are ill-prepared for what remains a major test of endurance and resilience.
Feb 20, 2026