WORLD
Guatemala ends state of emergency, prepares new security operation
Guatemala ends state of emergency, prepares new security ope...
President Bernardo Arevalo ordered the measure, which allowed arrests without a warrant, after gang-affiliated inmates took hostages at three prisons while a wave of violence was unleashed across the capital.
Feb 17, 2026
Market
Gold price falls as silver inches up
Gold price falls as silver inches up
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, gold is trading at Rs 301,900 per tola, down from Rs 302,800 per tola on Monday — a decrease of Rs 900.
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
At least 14 killed in spate of attacks in northwest Pakistan
At least 14 killed in spate of attacks in northwest Pakistan
The separate incidents on Monday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which left at least 25 others wounded, come as Pakistan's security forces battle intensifying insurgencies in southern and northern provinces that border Afghanistan.
Feb 17, 2026
POLITICS
Elections 16 days away: Number of candidates opening bank accounts on rise
Elections 16 days away: Number of candidates opening bank ac...
The Election Commission has mandated that candidates open bank and financial institution (BFIs) accounts to keep records of all financial transactions for election purposes.
Feb 17, 2026
SPORTS
Nepal seeks to salvage pride in final group clash
Nepal seeks to salvage pride in final group clash
For Nepal, Tuesday is less about qualification and more about character — an opportunity to show resilience before turning the page.
Feb 17, 2026
POLITICS
Constituency Watch: Heavyweights rush to woo voters in Kathmandu- 5
Constituency Watch: Heavyweights rush to woo voters in Kathm...
The political parties, candidates, and their well-wishers are canvassing people in their respective favour as the election campaigning starts officially today.
Feb 17, 2026
SOCIETY
Seven absconding inmates arrested
Seven absconding inmates arrested
All of them have been sent to respective jails where they had been serving terms on various charges before the Gen Z uprising, added the police.
Feb 17, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB takes action against three commercial banks
NRB takes action against three commercial banks
The central bank has slapped action against the NIC Asia Bank, Global IME Bank Limited and Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited for allegedly functioning against the Nepal Rastra Bank Act and the integrated directives issued for the banks and financial institutions.
Feb 17, 2026
POLITICS
Elections should be policy-oriented, says Acting CEC Bhandari
Elections should be policy-oriented, says Acting CEC Bhandar...
He recalled that in 2043 BS, Rup Chandra Bista won the election by collecting funds from the people along with his policies and programs for the people.
Feb 17, 2026
WORLD
Kremlin rejects European assessment Navalny died of poisoning
Kremlin rejects European assessment Navalny died of poisonin...
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Navalny, a charismatic anti-corruption campaigner who rallied hundreds of thousands to the streets in protest at the Russian leadership, was President Vladimir Putin's fiercest domestic opponent for years.
Feb 17, 2026