Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

Ranjita Shrestha granted relief in Lichibari corruption case, released on Rs 500,000 bail

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KATHMANDU: The Special Court has ordered the release of former Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation Ranjita Shrestha on a bail of Rs 500,000 in connection with a bribery case involving the alleged[ ... ]

EC recommends three-day public holiday during polls

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KATHMANDU: The Election Commission Nepal has recommended that the government declare a three-day public holiday on March 4, 5 and 6  for the upcoming House of Representatives election. According to Commission Spokesperson and Joint Secretary[ ... ]

Congress says insecurity rising, candidates facing humiliation and mistreatment

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KATHMANDU: Spokesperson of Nepali Congress, Devaraj Chalise, has alleged that incidents of misconduct and attacks targeting Congress candidates are increasing. Speaking at a press conference held at the party’s central office in Sanepa on Sunday[ ... ]

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. Election atmosphere will not be disrupted: Acting CEC Bhandari Acting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ram Prasad Bhandari has urged the public to prepare confidently…

Nepali Congress urges government to ensure fear-free election environment

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has called on the government to create a safe and fear-free…

Ranjita Shrestha granted relief in Lichibari corruption case, released on Rs 500,000 bail

KATHMANDU: The Special Court has ordered the release of former Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives,…

Balen Shah holds door-to-door campaign in Gauradaha

JHAPA:  Senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Balendra Shah, intensified his door-to-door campaign…

UML candidates in Bhaktapur unveil election manifesto

KATHMANDU: Candidates of the CPN UML in Bhaktapur have made their election commitments public for…

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…

Cardamom exports worth Rs 8.61 billion increase

JHAPA: Cardamom exports through the Mechi Customs Office have increased by 59.80 percent by mid-February in the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to data from the Mechi Customs Office, cardamom worth Rs 8.61 billion was…

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

Govt instructs hospitals to provide Gen-Z injured details before Feb 27

KATHMANDU: The government has instructed all health institutions (hospitals) to provide details of individuals injured…

Over 7,000 people affected by dengue in Sudurpaschim over three years

KANCHANPUR: The risk of dengue infection in Sudurpaschim Province continues to be a serious public…

Scientists reveal how exercise protects brain from Alzheimer’s: Study

WASHINGTON DC: Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain's protective shield. Researchers found…

Myagdi’s Dobagaun Hospital remains unused due to budget and staffing shortages

MYAGDI: A municipal hospital building in Dobagaun of Annapurna Rural Municipality-1, northern Myagdi, has remained…

Non-communicable disease screening intensified in Baitadi

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

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…