SOCIETY
Nepal Army celebrating its 263rd Establishment Day
Nepal Army celebrating its 263rd Establishment Day
A special Maha Shivaratri salute and Army Day ceremony will be held today at Tundikhel, which will be attended by President Ramchandra Paudel as chief guest. The President is the Supreme Commander of the Nepal Army.
Feb 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 145.32, euro at Rs 172.32
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 145.32, euro at Rs 172.32
According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 144.72 and the selling rate at Rs 145.32. Similarly, the buying rate of one euro is Rs 171.61 and the selling rate is Rs 172.32. The UK pound sterling is set at Rs 196.96 for buying and Rs 197.77 for selling,...
Feb 15, 2026
POLITICS
Polls 18 days away: Voter education program until March 1
Polls 18 days away: Voter education program until March 1
In line with the Election Education and Voter Education Directive, 2021, the Election Commission has approved a special voter education program starting today for the House of Representatives election. The program is being implemented accordingly.
Feb 15, 2026
POLITICS
NC to submit manifesto to EC today
NC to submit manifesto to EC today
Party spokesperson Devraj Chalise said the manifesto release program that had been set for Sunday at the party office in BP Nagar, Sanepa, has been deferred.
Feb 15, 2026
POLITICS
RPP calls for restoring monarchy, scrapping of provinces in election manifesto
RPP calls for restoring monarchy, scrapping of provinces in...
At a programme held at the party’s central office in Kathmandu, Chairperson Rajendra Lingden read out what the party termed its “Commitment Document,” outlining an alternative political vision that challenges the federal republican order established after 2008.
Feb 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Revenue shortfall forces govt to cut grants to provinces, local bodies
Revenue shortfall forces govt to cut grants to provinces, lo...
Under the revised arrangement, sub-national governments will now receive only 20.43 percent of the originally allocated third instalment.
Feb 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt permits differentiated PPA rates for reservoir-based hydropower projects
Govt permits differentiated PPA rates for reservoir-based hy...
Issuing the ‘Directive on Electricity Purchase and Sale of Reservoir-Based Power Plants 2026,’ the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has unveiled new provisions for large reservoir-based projects with high costs, aiming to enhance their financial viability.
Feb 15, 2026
OPINION
Building a Stronger National Army
Building a Stronger National Army
A strong, modernised, and strategically structured Nepali Army is essential to safeguarding national sovereignty and ensuring credible deterrence in an increasingly volatile regional security environment.
Feb 15, 2026
Editorial
Stable Score, Shrinking Trust
Stable Score, Shrinking Trust
Nepal’s stagnant corruption score reflects deep-rooted governance weaknesses, warning that without urgent institutional reform and credible leadership, public trust and democratic integrity will continue to erode.
Feb 15, 2026
WORLD
Medal-winner Sato says Malinin paid for 'toxic schedule'
Medal-winner Sato says Malinin paid for 'toxic schedule'
Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov surged from fifth after Tuesday's short programme to claim a surprise gold after the free skating final in the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
Feb 14, 2026