POLITICS
EC calls for action against prohibited election activities
EC calls for action against prohibited election activities
The EC has requested immediate action in accordance with existing laws if such activities are detected, along with a report to the Commission.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
YouTube exec says goal was viewer value, not addiction
YouTube exec says goal was viewer value, not addiction
YouTube Vice President of Engineering Cristos Goodrow was pressed to defend the company’s self-described “big, hairy, audacious goal,” set more than a decade ago, of increasing watch time to more than one billion hours per day by 2016.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
HoR election: 219 out of 250 candidates in Kathmandu open bank accounts
HoR election: 219 out of 250 candidates in Kathmandu open ba...
For the HoR election to be held on March 5, 250 candidates have registered their nominations in 10 constituencies of Kathmandu and are actively advancing their poll campaigns.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
Kathmandu-3: Balen’s ‘soldier’ or Ujyalo’s ‘hero’?
Kathmandu-3: Balen’s ‘soldier’ or Ujyalo’s ‘hero’?
While Pandey presents himself as a fresh face riding the “Balen wave,” another high-profile newcomer has stepped into the arena: former Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and Chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
HoR poll countdown: 359 polling stations labeled 'highly sensitive' in Karnali
HoR poll countdown: 359 polling stations labeled 'highly sen...
Of the province's 10 districts, 359 polling stations are highly sensitive, 422 are categorised as sensitive, and 160 are considered normal.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report
Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war vol...
Russia's shadow fleet consists of ageing tankers, with often opaque ownership, used to circumvent sanctions imposed by the European Union, the United States and the G7 group of nations.
Feb 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Mobile phone import surges 49 percent to Rs 3.38 Billion in a Month
Mobile phone import surges 49 percent to Rs 3.38 Billion in...
Records from the Department of Customs (DoC) show that Nepal imported 162,000 mobile phones worth Rs 3.38 billion between mid-January and mid-February.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
NHRC urges to enable atmosphere for clean, free, fair elections
NHRC urges to enable atmosphere for clean, free, fair electi...
He highlighted the crucial role of the government, political parties, civil society, security agencies, and the media in creating an atmosphere conducive to the elections.
Feb 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Monetary policy review: NRB to boost credit flow to productive sector
Monetary policy review: NRB to boost credit flow to producti...
Presenting the mid-term review of the Monetary Policy for 2025/26 on Tuesday, the central bank introduced revisions to the mandatory minimum credit ratio that Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) must maintain for priority sectors.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
India's Modi lands in Israel to 'strengthen cooperation'
India's Modi lands in Israel to 'strengthen cooperation'
"Our nations share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership," Modi said in a statement before leaving New Delhi, adding that he will address the Knesset, Israel's parliament, later on Thursday.
Feb 26, 2026