Republica https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles en-us Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:21:43 +0545 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:21:43 +0545 Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance sparked geopolitical speculation in Nepal https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/optics-and-elections-how-a-ceremonial-performance-sparked-geopolitical-spec-37-38.html As campaigning for the HoR election intensifies, the episode underscores how routine diplomatic and military engagements can quickly become political flashpoints — especially when sovereignty, foreign influence and generational politics dominate public discourse.

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Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance sparked geopolitical speculation in Nepal

As campaigning for the HoR election intensifies, the episode underscores how routine diplomatic and military engagements can quickly become political flashpoints — especially when sovereignty, foreign influence and generational politics dominate public discourse.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:05:10 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/optics-and-elections-how-a-ceremonial-performance-sparked-geopolitical-spec-37-38.html
FM Sharma leaving for Dhaka to attend swearing-in ceremony of new PM today https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/fm-sharma-leaving-for-dhaka-to-attend-swearing-in-ceremony-of-new-pm-today-51-45.html Foreign Minister Sharm's visit reflects Nepal's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and deepening the bonds of cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, reads a press release issued by the Foreign Ministry. 

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FM Sharma leaving for Dhaka to attend swearing-in ceremony of new PM today

Foreign Minister Sharm's visit reflects Nepal's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and deepening the bonds of cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh, reads a press release issued by the Foreign Ministry. 

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:28:08 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/fm-sharma-leaving-for-dhaka-to-attend-swearing-in-ceremony-of-new-pm-today-51-45.html
NEPSE index falls 8.16 points, three companies hit positive circuit https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepse-index-falls-816-points-three-companies-hit-positive-circuit-99-57.html Share prices of 163 companies declined, pushing investors in those stocks into losses. Khanikhola Hydropower saw the steepest fall, with its share price dropping by 9.38 percent.

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NEPSE index falls 8.16 points, three companies hit positive circuit

Share prices of 163 companies declined, pushing investors in those stocks into losses. Khanikhola Hydropower saw the steepest fall, with its share price dropping by 9.38 percent.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:14:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepse-index-falls-816-points-three-companies-hit-positive-circuit-99-57.html
Police recover pistol and ammunition in Jhapa https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/police-recover-pistol-and-ammunition-in-jhapa-23-83.html On Sunday, the police had conducted a raid in the house of a local Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar on a tipoff that the looted weapons and drugs were kept hidden at Thapa Magar's home. 

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Police recover pistol and ammunition in Jhapa

On Sunday, the police had conducted a raid in the house of a local Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar on a tipoff that the looted weapons and drugs were kept hidden at Thapa Magar's home. 

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/police-recover-pistol-and-ammunition-in-jhapa-23-83.html
RSP Jhapa-5 regional council member Khanal joins UML https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rsp-jhapa-5-regional-council-member-khanal-joins-uml-53-18.html Khanal, who had been playing an active role in strengthening the RSP organization in Jhapa-5—the home district and constituency of UML chair KP Sharma Oli—left the party and chose to join the UML.

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RSP Jhapa-5 regional council member Khanal joins UML

Khanal, who had been playing an active role in strengthening the RSP organization in Jhapa-5—the home district and constituency of UML chair KP Sharma Oli—left the party and chose to join the UML.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:31 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rsp-jhapa-5-regional-council-member-khanal-joins-uml-53-18.html
Dailekh gas can substitute petrol and diesel, say experts https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/dailekh-gas-can-substitute-petrol-and-diesel-say-experts-12-52.html Prakash Luitel, information officer at the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) and a member of the petroleum exploration project, said the methane-rich gas could potentially substitute petrol and diesel.

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Dailekh gas can substitute petrol and diesel, say experts

Prakash Luitel, information officer at the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) and a member of the petroleum exploration project, said the methane-rich gas could potentially substitute petrol and diesel.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:11:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/dailekh-gas-can-substitute-petrol-and-diesel-say-experts-12-52.html
Polls cast shadow over peak tourism season https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/polls-cast-shadow-over-peak-tourism-season-14-21.html Hotels see rising cancellations ahead of general election

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Polls cast shadow over peak tourism season

Hotels see rising cancellations ahead of general election

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:17:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/polls-cast-shadow-over-peak-tourism-season-14-21.html
Candidates intensify door-to-door campaigning ahead of election https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/candidates-intensify-door-to-door-campaigning-ahead-of-election-61-56.html The Election Commission (EC) has designated February 16 to March 2 for formal campaign activities, including public meetings, rallies, processions, corner meetings and the use of loudspeakers. Until then, parties and candidates are barred from organizing large gatherings.

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Candidates intensify door-to-door campaigning ahead of election

The Election Commission (EC) has designated February 16 to March 2 for formal campaign activities, including public meetings, rallies, processions, corner meetings and the use of loudspeakers. Until then, parties and candidates are barred from organizing large gatherings.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:54:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/candidates-intensify-door-to-door-campaigning-ahead-of-election-61-56.html
Rashid becomes first player to take 700 wickets in T20 cricket https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rashid-becomes-first-player-to-take-700-wickets-in-t20-cricket-85-95.html Rashid took the milestone wicket in the 16th over, his final over of the match, when Arfan was out hit wicket. With this, Rashid etched his name into T20 cricket history.

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Rashid becomes first player to take 700 wickets in T20 cricket

Rashid took the milestone wicket in the 16th over, his final over of the match, when Arfan was out hit wicket. With this, Rashid etched his name into T20 cricket history.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rashid-becomes-first-player-to-take-700-wickets-in-t20-cricket-85-95.html
EC receives 66 complaints of code of conduct violation https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/ec-receives-66-complaints-of-code-of-conduct-violation-53-31.html It has sought clarifications from the concerned political parties, organisations, media outlets and individuals. Of these, 32 responses have already been received.

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EC receives 66 complaints of code of conduct violation

It has sought clarifications from the concerned political parties, organisations, media outlets and individuals. Of these, 32 responses have already been received.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/ec-receives-66-complaints-of-code-of-conduct-violation-53-31.html
'Make Chure conservation a major election agenda' https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/make-chure-conservation-a-major-election-agenda-64-45.html With the House of Representatives (HoR) election round the corner, the people working in the sector of forest and environment and locals alike have suggested to the political parties and candidates that they made conservation of Chure region a major election agenda. 

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'Make Chure conservation a major election agenda'

With the House of Representatives (HoR) election round the corner, the people working in the sector of forest and environment and locals alike have suggested to the political parties and candidates that they made conservation of Chure region a major election agenda. 

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:42:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/make-chure-conservation-a-major-election-agenda-64-45.html
Sub-engineer murder sparks court staff protest, police scramble for leads https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/sub-engineer-murder-sparks-court-staff-protest-police-scramble-for-leads-66-22.html In protest, employees of the Sarlahi District Court have suspended services, demanding a swift and impartial investigation and calling for those responsible to be brought to justice.

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Sub-engineer murder sparks court staff protest, police scramble for leads

In protest, employees of the Sarlahi District Court have suspended services, demanding a swift and impartial investigation and calling for those responsible to be brought to justice.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:52:14 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/sub-engineer-murder-sparks-court-staff-protest-police-scramble-for-leads-66-22.html
23 election candidates take permission for opening bank accounts in Lalitpur https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/23-election-candidates-take-permission-for-opening-bank-accounts-in-lalitpu-67-48.html The permission was granted by the District Election Office, Lalitpur. The voting under the HoR polls is taking place on March 5.  

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23 election candidates take permission for opening bank accounts in Lalitpur

The permission was granted by the District Election Office, Lalitpur. The voting under the HoR polls is taking place on March 5.  

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:38:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/23-election-candidates-take-permission-for-opening-bank-accounts-in-lalitpu-67-48.html
Woman brutally murdered in Rautahat, husband absconding https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/woman-brutally-murdered-in-rautahat-husband-absconding-49-26.html The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Aarti Devi Yadav, wife of Mahanth Yadav of Fatuwa Bijaypur Municipality-6. She is suspected to have been brutally killed inside her own bedroom after her throat was slashed with a sharp weapon. Her husband, Mahanth Yadav, is absconding.

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Woman brutally murdered in Rautahat, husband absconding

The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Aarti Devi Yadav, wife of Mahanth Yadav of Fatuwa Bijaypur Municipality-6. She is suspected to have been brutally killed inside her own bedroom after her throat was slashed with a sharp weapon. Her husband, Mahanth Yadav, is absconding.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:11:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/woman-brutally-murdered-in-rautahat-husband-absconding-49-26.html
India hosts AI summit as safety concerns grow https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/india-hosts-ai-summit-as-safety-concerns-grow-79-37.html While frenzied demand for generative AI has turbocharged profits for many tech companies, anxiety is growing over the risks that it poses to society and the environment.

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India hosts AI summit as safety concerns grow

While frenzied demand for generative AI has turbocharged profits for many tech companies, anxiety is growing over the risks that it poses to society and the environment.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/india-hosts-ai-summit-as-safety-concerns-grow-79-37.html
Rubio visits Trump's 'friend' Orban ahead of Hungary polls https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rubio-visits-trumps-friend-orban-ahead-of-hungary-polls-91-24.html Rubio's visit is the final stage of a whirlwind trip to Europe that also saw him address the Munich Security Conference and visit another right-wing ally, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.

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Rubio visits Trump's 'friend' Orban ahead of Hungary polls

Rubio's visit is the final stage of a whirlwind trip to Europe that also saw him address the Munich Security Conference and visit another right-wing ally, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rubio-visits-trumps-friend-orban-ahead-of-hungary-polls-91-24.html
Ousted as PM, Nepal's veteran Marxist leader Oli seeks return https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/ousted-as-pm-nepals-veteran-marxist-leader-oli-seeks-return-18-86.html Less than six months since the September anti-corruption unrest, in which at least 77 people were killed, the 73-year-old is seeking his political comeback.

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Ousted as PM, Nepal's veteran Marxist leader Oli seeks return

Less than six months since the September anti-corruption unrest, in which at least 77 people were killed, the 73-year-old is seeking his political comeback.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/ousted-as-pm-nepals-veteran-marxist-leader-oli-seeks-return-18-86.html
NC would emerge as university of politics: General Secretary Paudel https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nc-would-emerge-as-university-of-politics-general-secretary-paudel-96-62.html During an interaction organized by the Intellectuals and Professional Groups in the federal capital, General Secretary Paudel reminded NC's commitment to national politics and development. Anyone willing to join NC for this cause would be provided proper space, he added. 

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NC would emerge as university of politics: General Secretary Paudel

During an interaction organized by the Intellectuals and Professional Groups in the federal capital, General Secretary Paudel reminded NC's commitment to national politics and development. Anyone willing to join NC for this cause would be provided proper space, he added. 

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:43:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nc-would-emerge-as-university-of-politics-general-secretary-paudel-96-62.html
JSP Nepal candidate from Rupandehi-3 joins UML https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/jsp-nepal-candidate-from-rupandehi-3-joins-uml-28-31.html He has announced his decision to join the CPN-UML.

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JSP Nepal candidate from Rupandehi-3 joins UML

He has announced his decision to join the CPN-UML.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:02:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/jsp-nepal-candidate-from-rupandehi-3-joins-uml-28-31.html
Hotel Forest Inn IPO allotment completed, 332,000 applicants receive 10 shares each https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/hotel-forest-inn-ipo-allotment-completed-332000-applicants-receive-10-share-51-91.html A total of 332,000 applicants have been allotted 10 shares each. The company had issued 3.32 million shares to the public from Febraury 5 to 9. During the period, applications were received from 2,660,452 applicants seeking 29.98 million shares.

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Hotel Forest Inn IPO allotment completed, 332,000 applicants receive 10 shares each

A total of 332,000 applicants have been allotted 10 shares each. The company had issued 3.32 million shares to the public from Febraury 5 to 9. During the period, applications were received from 2,660,452 applicants seeking 29.98 million shares.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:53:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/hotel-forest-inn-ipo-allotment-completed-332000-applicants-receive-10-share-51-91.html
OpenAI hires creator of 'OpenClaw' AI agent tool https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/openai-hires-creator-of-openclaw-ai-agent-tool-26-11.html AI agent tool OpenClaw has fascinated -- and spooked -- the tech world since researcher Peter Steinberger built it in November to help organise his digital life.

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OpenAI hires creator of 'OpenClaw' AI agent tool

AI agent tool OpenClaw has fascinated -- and spooked -- the tech world since researcher Peter Steinberger built it in November to help organise his digital life.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/openai-hires-creator-of-openclaw-ai-agent-tool-26-11.html
Iran FM in Geneva for second round of US talks https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/iran-fm-in-geneva-for-second-round-of-us-talks-40-20.html According to Tehran, "indirect" Iran-US nuclear talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesday, although Washington has previously pushed for other topics to be discussed including Iran's ballistic missiles and support for regional proxies.

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Iran FM in Geneva for second round of US talks

According to Tehran, "indirect" Iran-US nuclear talks mediated by Oman will be held on Tuesday, although Washington has previously pushed for other topics to be discussed including Iran's ballistic missiles and support for regional proxies.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:18:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/iran-fm-in-geneva-for-second-round-of-us-talks-40-20.html
I am close to people, my victory is certain: Renu Dahal https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/i-am-close-to-people-my-victory-is-certain-renu-dahal-61-35.html Her remarks came in response to a news story by an online media outlet on Sunday suggesting she could be defeated by her rival Sobita Gautam of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Chitwan-3.

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I am close to people, my victory is certain: Renu Dahal

Her remarks came in response to a news story by an online media outlet on Sunday suggesting she could be defeated by her rival Sobita Gautam of the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Chitwan-3.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:25:16 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/i-am-close-to-people-my-victory-is-certain-renu-dahal-61-35.html
Bitter cold complicates Ukraine's drone defence https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/bitter-cold-complicates-ukraines-drone-defence-71-51.html Temperatures across the 1,200-kilometre (745-mile) front line have plunged to their lowest of the entire four-year Russia-Ukraine war, complicating the use of battery-powered drones, central to both sides' military tactics.

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Bitter cold complicates Ukraine's drone defence

Temperatures across the 1,200-kilometre (745-mile) front line have plunged to their lowest of the entire four-year Russia-Ukraine war, complicating the use of battery-powered drones, central to both sides' military tactics.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:02:03 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/bitter-cold-complicates-ukraines-drone-defence-71-51.html
India forced to defend US trade deal as doubts mount https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/india-forced-to-defend-us-trade-deal-as-doubts-mount-49-98.html The deal announced this month has rattled India's powerful farmers' unions, who argue that cheap US imports would throttle local producers in a country where agriculture employs more than 700 million people.

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India forced to defend US trade deal as doubts mount

The deal announced this month has rattled India's powerful farmers' unions, who argue that cheap US imports would throttle local producers in a country where agriculture employs more than 700 million people.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:33:30 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/india-forced-to-defend-us-trade-deal-as-doubts-mount-49-98.html
Nepal 'addicted' to the trade in its own people https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-addicted-to-the-trade-in-its-own-people-79-79.html Every day the bodies of three or four migrant workers are handed back to their families at the airport, the final transaction in a well-oiled system -- overseen by the state -- that helps keep Nepal's economy afloat.

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Nepal 'addicted' to the trade in its own people

Every day the bodies of three or four migrant workers are handed back to their families at the airport, the final transaction in a well-oiled system -- overseen by the state -- that helps keep Nepal's economy afloat.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:20:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-addicted-to-the-trade-in-its-own-people-79-79.html
Gold, silver prices drop https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/gold-silver-prices-drop-17-89.html According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the hallmarked gold price decreased by Rs 3,000 to Rs 302,800 per tola, down from Rs 305,800 per tola on Sunday.

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Gold, silver prices drop

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the hallmarked gold price decreased by Rs 3,000 to Rs 302,800 per tola, down from Rs 305,800 per tola on Sunday.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:20:02 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/gold-silver-prices-drop-17-89.html
Accused Bondi killer Naveed Akram appears in court by video link https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/accused-bondi-killer-naveed-akram-appears-in-court-by-video-link-42-41.html Akram and his father, Sajid, allegedly attacked a Hanukkah celebration in December. Sajid was shot and killed by police during the attack.

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Accused Bondi killer Naveed Akram appears in court by video link

Akram and his father, Sajid, allegedly attacked a Hanukkah celebration in December. Sajid was shot and killed by police during the attack.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:57:45 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/accused-bondi-killer-naveed-akram-appears-in-court-by-video-link-42-41.html
Ballot printing enters final stage, says JEMC https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/ballot-printing-enters-final-stage-says-jemc-98-20.html Executive Managing Director Yadu Nath Paudel said the pending ballots for Bagmati Province would be printed by this evening.

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Ballot printing enters final stage, says JEMC

Executive Managing Director Yadu Nath Paudel said the pending ballots for Bagmati Province would be printed by this evening.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:47:37 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/ballot-printing-enters-final-stage-says-jemc-98-20.html
Gagan defends claim of Rs 300,000 to 400,000 laptop earnings from Kirtipur hills https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/gagan-defends-claim-of-rs-300000-to-400000-laptop-earnings-from-kirtipur-hi-35-17.html Nepal can truly become a digital hub within five years. This is not rhetoric—it is a working plan. We must act without wasting time,” Thapa emphasized.

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Gagan defends claim of Rs 300,000 to 400,000 laptop earnings from Kirtipur hills

Nepal can truly become a digital hub within five years. This is not rhetoric—it is a working plan. We must act without wasting time,” Thapa emphasized.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/gagan-defends-claim-of-rs-300000-to-400000-laptop-earnings-from-kirtipur-hi-35-17.html