POLITICS
NC manifesto pledges tourism boom, 20% GDP share
NC manifesto pledges tourism boom, 20% GDP share
Committing to increase the tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy, the NC stated that the industry’s share will be raised to as much as 20 percent. The party has also pledged to make airports more passenger-friendly and accessible.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Nearly entire Barhasudi village in Jhapa joins UML, 400 voters take membership
Nearly entire Barhasudi village in Jhapa joins UML, 400 vote...
Nearly 90 percent of voters from Barhasudi village in Gauriganj Rural Municipality-4, Jhapa, have left other political parties to join the UML.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Dahal open to dialogue with NC, UML to counter ‘forces threatening nation’
Dahal open to dialogue with NC, UML to counter ‘forces threa...
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party, has said his party is prepared to hold dialogue with the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML to stand against forces he accused of attempting to destabilise the country.
Feb 25, 2026
Market
United Cements announces Rs 500,000 support for Sabitra Bhandari’s treatment
United Cements announces Rs 500,000 support for Sabitra Bhan...
The company said it decided to extend support following public appeals for financial assistance after Bhandari sustained a serious knee injury that required medical treatment. The national team captain, who has long led Nepal’s attacking line and earned international recognition for her perfor...
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
EC warns of one-year jail term for vote-buying during election
EC warns of one-year jail term for vote-buying during electi...
Issuing a public notice, the EC stated that offering inducements to voters to either exercise or refrain from exercising their voting rights will invite legal action. Offenders may be fined up to Rs 50,000, sentenced to up to one year in jail, or face both penalties.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Cabinet approves 16th Plan Implementation Action Plan
Cabinet approves 16th Plan Implementation Action Plan
Unveiling the major decisions of the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal said that two under-secretaries have been promoted and appointed to the position of Gazetted First Class Officers in the country’s judicial service.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Election preparation completes in Nawalpur
Election preparation completes in Nawalpur
Election related employees would take care of the works relating to voting, while the security personnel would look after security arrangements. The workforce totaling 3,500 comprises the Nepali Army, the Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force and the Election Police.
Feb 25, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE gains in double digits, climbs to 2,648.90 points
NEPSE gains in double digits, climbs to 2,648.90 points
The NEPSE index rose by 10.30 points to close at 2,648.90, continuing the upward momentum from the previous trading session.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Election materials, ballot papers sent to 75 districts: EC
Election materials, ballot papers sent to 75 districts: EC
The election materials and ballot papers for Kathmandu and Bhaktapur districts will be sent to the concerned districts' election offices on Thursday.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
EC urges parties and public not to obstruct election campaign
EC urges parties and public not to obstruct election campaig...
The EC made the appeal to refrain from such activities following the complaints and grievances from political parties and candidates contesting the March 5 election to the House of Representatives, alleging that some parties and candidates had obstructed the election campaign.
Feb 25, 2026