POLITICS
Jhapa-5: Squatter votes could tip the balance
Jhapa-5: Squatter votes could tip the balance
As in past elections, parties and candidates have zeroed in on squatter settlements, long regarded as a decisive electoral bloc.
Feb 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Recommendation made to relocate 10 settlements within Banke National Park
Recommendation made to relocate 10 settlements within Banke...
Specifically, these settlements in wards 1 and 7 of Babai Rural Municipality have been identified for relocation from the park.
Feb 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Tribhuvan University ranked among world’s top in medical education
Tribhuvan University ranked among world’s top in medical edu...
TU’s strongest performance this year was seen in medical education. In subject-wise rankings, programs under TU’s Institute of Medicine performed at a level comparable to some of the world’s leading universities.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
RSP Nawalparasi District Chair quits party to join NC
RSP Nawalparasi District Chair quits party to join NC
He was welcomed into the party by NC central vice-president Bishwo Prakash Sharma, who offered him a shawl (khada) during an election gathering.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
On-site security assessment carried out at border area polling stations
On-site security assessment carried out at border area polli...
To ensure a peaceful election process, security agencies from Koshi Province and Sunsari district initiated monitoring of these polling stations on Wednesday.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
Japan births fall for 10th straight year
Japan births fall for 10th straight year
The data includes births to Japanese nationals in Japan, foreign births in Japan and babies born to Japanese nationals overseas.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
'Public lynching': Senegal cracks down on LGBTQ+ community
'Public lynching': Senegal cracks down on LGBTQ+ community
Amplifying the repression, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday unveiled legislation that would double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
Govt bans vehicle movement from midnight of March 4 for polls
Govt bans vehicle movement from midnight of March 4 for poll...
Only emergency, diplomatic, and authorized vehicles — such as ambulances, fire engines, hearse vehicles, blood transport services, and utility repair vehicles — will be allowed to operate.
Feb 26, 2026
WORLD
UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement
UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement
The UN-run market, established under the Paris climate accord, allows companies and countries to offset their excess emissions by financing projects that cut greenhouse gases in other nations.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
Govt bans sale, distribution and consumption of alcohol until election
Govt bans sale, distribution and consumption of alcohol unti...
The decision was made by the High-Level Election Security Committee, which imposed the ban starting seven days before the voting day and will remain in effect until the final election results are announced.
Feb 26, 2026