Nepal News Evening Briefing | Friday, February 06, 2026
Summary
Two Nepali brothers died in a coal mine blast in India, and Nepal prepares for March 5 elections with ongoing ballot printing. The National Assembly passed the National Forensic Science Lab Bill, and legal actions continue against former officials. Sudurpashchim offers relief to bus accident victims, and social issues include disability ID reforms and wildlife conflicts.
Key Points
- Two Nepali brothers died in a coal mine explosion in Meghalaya, India, along with 16 others.
- Sudurpashchim Province announced Rs 100,000 relief for families of victims in a Baitadi bus accident that killed 13 people.
- The National Assembly passed the National Forensic Science Laboratory Bill to modernize forensic investigations.
- Election preparations include printing 1.3 million daily ballot papers for the March 5 polls.
- Legal proceedings continue with the Supreme Court upholding detention of former aviation official Pradeep Adhikari and CIAA challenging a court order regarding Pokhara Airport case.
