Market
Gold, silver prices decline
Gold, silver prices decline
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of one tola of hallmarked gold is Rs 300,400, and one tola of silver is Rs 4,880.
Feb 18, 2026
WORLD
Former cricket captains appeal Pakistan govt over Khan care
Former cricket captains appeal Pakistan govt over Khan care
The statement, signed by 14 captains and seen by AFP, demands the proper care of Khan, a former World Cup-winning captain who according to his lawyer has lost most of the vision in his right eye.
Feb 18, 2026
SOCIETY
Festival fosters harmony: President Paudel
Festival fosters harmony: President Paudel
He expressed belief that the festival would ultimately reinforce national unity.
Feb 18, 2026
POLITICS
15 days to go for voting: EC appeals to all not to misuse technology
15 days to go for voting: EC appeals to all not to misuse te...
EC drew the attention of all sides not to disseminate fake information on social networks, but to extend cooperation in creating a clean information atmosphere for holding the election successfully.
Feb 18, 2026
WORLD
India opens Airbus helicopter assembly line
India opens Airbus helicopter assembly line
The virtual opening was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, while their defence ministers Rajnath Singh and Catherine Vautrin attended the ceremony in person.
Feb 18, 2026
POLITICS
Election code makes polls clean, not constrained: Bhandari
Election code makes polls clean, not constrained: Bhandari
Acting CEC Bhandari made it clear that the election code of conduct was enforced to curb fake and misleading information during the election.
Feb 18, 2026
POLITICS
Balendra ‘Sah’ or ‘Shah’? Surname question puts RSP senior leader under spotlight
Balendra ‘Sah’ or ‘Shah’? Surname question puts RSP senior l...
For now, what began as a single-letter difference — “S” or “Sh” — has evolved into a wider debate blending identity, law, and politics. Whether it proves to be a simple technical correction or a matter of deeper consequence remains to be seen.
Feb 18, 2026
WORLD
France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India
France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India
A potential multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal is also on the table, with officials travelling with Macron expressing confidence that a contract for 114 Rafales can be finalised.
Feb 18, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt opens climate finance window to private sector
Govt opens climate finance window to private sector
The government has opened the door for private sector-led green energy projects to mobilize climate finance received by the state for the first time by enforcing the Climate Finance Mobilisation Guidelines 2026 on Monday.
Feb 18, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal, India sign Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement on Criminal Matters
Nepal, India sign Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement on Crimi...
The agreement to this effect was signed by Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Binod Kumar Bhattarai, on behalf of the Government of Nepal and Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, from the Indian government side.
Feb 18, 2026