- Saturday, 14 February 2026
Kathmandu, Feb 13: The Election Commission (EC) has started dispatching ballot papers to different 10 districts in Karnali province.
Transportation of ballot papers to 12 electoral constituencies in 10 districts of the province has started.
According to the EC, ballot papers have been transported to the constituencies of Salyan, Rukum West, Dolpa, Mugu, Humla, Kalikot, Jumla, Jajarkot, Dailekh, and Surkhet in Karnali province, informed EC’s deputy spokesperson Prakash Neupane.
Likewise, the commission stated that ballot printing has been completed for 124 constituencies in 58 districts. A total of 15,778,000 ballots have been printed.
A total of 14,341 boxes ballot papers, according to the EC, have been packed so far. Currently, around 1,000 boxes ballot papers are being packed daily and 1.3 to 1.5 million ballot papers are being printed.
Ballot papers for the House of Representatives elections are being printed at Janak Education Materials Centre Limited, Sano Thimi.
In the first phase, 1,098,200 sample ballot papers were printed and sent to various districts, the EC stated.
Total 20,830,000 ballot papers for the HoR election towards proportional representation system were printed, packed, registered, and prepared for transportation, it is informed.
Similarly, the EC has stated that 20,323,000 ballot papers are required to be printed for the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) election. Printing of ballot papers for the direct election system began on January 30.
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02- Partly cloudy skies in high hill, mountainous region of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali
Kathmandu, Feb 13: Presently the country has witnessed general influence of the Westerly Winds.
There are partly cloudy skies In the high hills and mountainous regions of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces.
According to the Weather Forecasting Division, the weather is mainly clear in remaining parts of the country.
Mist will prevail in some areas of the Terai region till noon today. Clouds will occur in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, and the rest of the areas will be partly cloudy.
Tonight there will be mist in some places of the Terai. Clouds will appear in the high hill and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces, and the rest of the areas will be partly cloudy.
There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two places in the high hill and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces.
The Division has urged the general public and all concerned to stay safe from air pollution in the Terai and valleys where there is a possibility of mist in some Terai areas until noon with no rainfall likely.
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03- World Radio Day being marked today
Kathmandu, Feb 13: Today is the World Radio Day. The day is being observed in several countries across the globe today with diverse programmes on the participation of radio, communication experts and broadcasters.
Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO Member States and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, World Radio Day is celebrated every February 13.
It is a Day to thank broadcasters for the news they deliver, the voices they amplify and the stories they share.
The World Radio Day was first celebrated in 2012 under the leadership of UNESCO. It was initiated in commemoration of the day in 1946 when the United Nations Radio was established.
UNESCO has stated that educational content is presented to audiences across all five continents through ‘digital’ broadcasting.
According to UNESCO, the purpose of this day is to raise public awareness about the importance of radio as a communication medium, ensure access to information for decision-makers, encourage the use of radio, and strengthen international cooperation among broadcasters worldwide.
Radio is regarded as a powerful medium for celebrating the diversity of human society.
It is established as an important platform for democratic dialogue. Radio remains the most listened-to medium worldwide.
Its unique capability to reach a wide audience makes radio a public forum that fosters the perception of diversity in society, provides opportunities for all voices to speak, be represented, and be heard.
UNESCO has emphasized that radio ‘stations’ should serve diverse communities by offering various programmes, perspectives and content, and should also reflect audience diversity in their structure and operation.
In a message issued on the same occasion, UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enani emphasized that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) should be for the public good, stating that radio must work to provide information honestly and support communities with empathy.
UNESCO has indicated that on the occasion of World Radio Day, various radio stations and broadcasters will conduct special programmes, forums, competitions, story collections, and public awareness activities.
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04- PM tabling Muslim Commission’s report in National Assembly
Kathmandu, Feb 13: Prime Minister Sushila Karki is scheduled to table the ‘Annual Report-2080/81 of the Muslim Commission’ in today’s meeting of the National Assembly.
According to the parliament secretariat, the Prime Minister is scheduled to table the stated report at the meeting to be held at 12:15 pm today.
In the meeting, President of the Legislative Management Committee, Tulasha Kumari Dahal, is scheduled to present the ‘Inter-Legislative Relationship Study Report among Federal Units, 2082’ and the ‘Implementation Measurement Report of Provisions on Child Participation in the Child-related Act, 2075, 2082’.
In the meeting, President of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, Maya Prasad Sharma, will propose that ‘there should be a discussion on the Administrative Act of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee, 2049, and the study reports of delegated legislations made under this Act, 2082’.
In the meeting, Chairperson of National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, is scheduled to provide information regarding the procedure of the letter from the Prime Minister and the Office of the Council of Ministers concerning the allocation of responsibilities to the members of the Council of Ministers.
In addition, Chair Dahal will also provide information regarding the procedure of the letter received by the Upper House from President Ramchandra Paudel concerning the prorogation of the session.
The President, on recommendation of the Council of Ministers on February 9 and in accordance with Article 93 (3) of the Constitution, has prorogued the ongoing session of the National Assembly effective from 12:00 tonight.
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05- Prime Minister Karki in Taplejung
Taplejung, Feb 13: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has arrived here today to obtain information about the preparations for the House of Representatives elections, as well as law and order arrangements and the district’s activities.
Prime Minister Karki performed worships at Pathibhara Temple. After the prayers, Prime Minister Karki wrote on social media, ‘Month of Falgun (Febraury-March), month of elections; beginning from Pathibhara. I wish for a peaceful election.’
The Prime Minister has scheduled meetings with the heads of security agencies in the district, chief returning officer, and officials deployed for the election.
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