Nepal News Evening Briefing | Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Summary
Nepal intensifies security ahead of March 5 elections with the Army on alert, the Election Commission enforcing code violations, and migrant workers returning home to vote. A nationwide HPV vaccination campaign also launches, while other news includes wildlife conflict management and pollution concerns.
Key Points
- Nepal Army escalates security operations nationwide for the March 5 House of Representatives elections, patrolling sensitive sites and coordinating with local officials.
- The Election Commission has asked for clarifications from 51 entities regarding alleged violations of the Election Code of Conduct 2026, with legal actions pending against confirmed breaches.
- Migrant workers are returning to Nepal in large numbers ahead of the elections, with over 51,000 arrivals recorded between February 1-10, driven by democratic participation motives.
- The Department of Health Services initiated a 20-day HPV vaccination campaign targeting 350,000 girls in 493 local levels across 56 districts to prevent cervical cancer.
- A police inspector in Chitwan was arrested on rape charges, and a fugitive extradited from the Philippines for threatening government officials, highlighting ongoing law enforcement activities.
