WORLD
China top court says drivers responsible despite autonomous technology
China top court says drivers responsible despite autonomous...
In its ruling the court referred to a case in which a man relied on the technology while drunk and asleep at the wheel.
Feb 14, 2026
Art & Culture
Pashupatinath buzzes with sadhus ahead of Maha Shivaratri
Pashupatinath buzzes with sadhus ahead of Maha Shivaratri
On Friday, crowds of sadhus and devotees flocked to the temple, eager to beat the larger throngs expected on the main festival day.
Feb 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Truck carrying bricks cashes in Lalitpur: Four dead, three identified
Truck carrying bricks cashes in Lalitpur: Four dead, three i...
Preliminary investigations suggest that the truck may have rolled backward due to the steep slope and the heavy brick load. Police have said that a thorough investigation is underway.
Feb 14, 2026
WORLD
Strong earthquake off Vanuatu coast, no damage reported
Strong earthquake off Vanuatu coast, no damage reported
The US Geological Survey said the epicentre was about 50 kilometres (31 miles) west of the village of Port Olry, on the island of Espiritu Santo.
Feb 14, 2026
SOCIETY
IGP Karki directs police officials to preserve evidence, warns of attempts to frame offic...
IGP Karki directs police officials to preserve evidence, wa...
Issuing instructions during a virtual meeting with police chiefs on Friday, IGP Karki said elements from both new and established political parties could attempt to disrupt the elections and urged officers to remain alert and perform their duties fearlessly.
Feb 14, 2026
POLITICS
EC to probe low turnout of women voters
EC to probe low turnout of women voters
ACEC Bhandari shared on the occasion that when he visited western Nepal and talked to women aged 50-60, they told him that their names were not on the voter list.
Feb 14, 2026
POLITICS
19 days to go for HoR elections: Ballot papers for only 14 districts remain to be printed
19 days to go for HoR elections: Ballot papers for only 14 d...
The ballot paper printing is being carried out regularly at the Janak Educational Materials Centre, Bhaktapur.
Feb 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Garbage collection resumes in Pokhara after two weeks
Garbage collection resumes in Pokhara after two weeks
On Wednesday, the PMC convened an all-party and stakeholder meeting to coordinate waste management efforts.
Feb 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Fog, mist likely in some parts of Tarai until noon today
Fog, mist likely in some parts of Tarai until noon today
It will be generally cloudy in the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces, while remaining partly cloudy in other hilly and mountainous areas. The weather in the Tarai region will mostly remain clear.
Feb 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Driver dies after car plunges into Fewa Lake
Driver dies after car plunges into Fewa Lake
The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Adit Gurung, a resident of Masbar, PMC-7, originally from Phedi Khola Rural Municipality-5, Syangja.
Feb 14, 2026