Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

Nepali Congress unveils ‘Vision 10’ pledge from Janakpur

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KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has made public its election manifesto for the House of Representatives polls, unveiling it from the historic and cultural city of Janakpur on Wednesday. The pledge document, featuring 10 key visions,[ ... ]

Former King Gyanendra rejects current electoral process, calls for national consensus

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KATHMANDU: Former King Gyanendra Shah has released an eight-minute video message on Wednesday on the eve of Democracy Day (Falgun 7), rejecting the current electoral process and calling for a broad national consensus to resolve[ ... ]

Balen Shah says Sudurpaschim still disconnected from Kathmandu, vows to complete stalled projects

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DHANGADHI: Senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Balen Shah, has said Sudurpaschim Province remains disconnected from the federal capital, Kathmandu, in terms of infrastructure and development. Addressing an election mass assembly in Dhangadhi on[ ... ]

Today’s News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. Nepali Congress unveils ‘Vision 10’ pledge from Janakpur The Nepali Congress has made public its election manifesto for the House of Representatives polls, unveiling…

Prachanda in Eastern Rukum: Feels more like a victory celebration than vote-seeking

RUKUM EAST: Nepali Communist Party (NCP) Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal is touring villages in Eastern…

Ishwar Pokharel: UML is always a nation-building force

KATHMANDU: Ishwar Pokharel, leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and candidate for Kathmandu…

Gagan Kumar Thapa: No one can burn Singha Durbar wearing a mask

KATHMANDU: Addressing a pledge assembly in Janakpur on Wednesday, Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa…

Gagan Kumar Thapa to answer public queries at Rastriya Sabha Griha

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that after unveiling the party’s pledge…

Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu hosts art exhibition and artist talk

KATHMANDU: The Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu organized an art exhibition and artist talk titled “Colours of Pakistan through the Brush of a Nepali Artist” at…

Protein can be easily met through traditional Nepali diets

KATHMANDU: The human body needs to produce many internal hormones to function properly. To work efficiently and recover from illness, the body also requires an…

World Meditation Day observed in Kathmandu (Photos)

KATHMANDU: In line with an announcement by the United Nations, World Meditation Day was celebrated in Kathmandu today with various programs. The United Nations has…

One firm fined, another summoned over irregularities

KATHMANDU: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has fined one firm and summoned another as part of its ongoing market monitoring campaign. The Department imposed a cash fine of Rs 5,000 on Sunil…

545 students graduate from Nepal Open University

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Sushila Karki awarded degrees to students from various faculties of Nepal Open University during its first

TU to award academic credits for students’ extracurricular achievements

KIRTIPUR: Students at Tribhuvan University (TU) will now receive academic credits not only for their academic performance but also for

GESI-responsive budgeting: Boon for educational transformation

Public budgets are not just financial instruments; they are a statement of a government’s priorities and values. In Nepal, the

Local level closes schools to avoid severe cold in Kailali

KAILALI: Gauriganga Municipality in Kailali district has closed all schools for a week to protect students from the impact of

Non-communicable disease screening intensified in Baitadi

BAITADI: Health authorities in Baitadi have intensified screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) amid rising health…

E. coli infection detected in 62 percent of tested poultry in Chitwan

KATHMANDU: E. coli infection has been detected in a significant number of poultry raised in…

Over 3,500 female students to receive HPV vaccination

NAWALPARASI: A Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targeting 3,595 schoolgirls will be conducted in Nawalparasi…

HPV vaccination campaign for girls begins nationwide

KATHMANDU: The government has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls studying…

National Health Insurance scheme sinks into crisis as hospitals halt services

KATHMANDU: The government’s National Health Insurance Program, launched to provide accessible, affordable and quality healthcare…

Dharmendra Bastola arrested over alleged anti-election activities

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested Dharmendra Bastola, General Secretary of the Netra Bikram Chand-led CPN (Majority),…

Four arrested for defrauding Rs 6.53 million with false promises of foreign employment

KATHMANDU: Police from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office arrested four individuals on charges of…