Nepal News Evening Briefing | Sunday, February 15, 2026
Summary
West Indies defeated Nepal in the ICC T20 World Cup, advancing to the Super 8 stage while Nepal exited without a win. The Election Commission has prepared 19.1 million ballots for upcoming March elections. The Nepal Army honored 495 personnel and 37 civilians as local units protest federal grant cuts.
Key Points
- West Indies defeated Nepal by nine wickets to advance to the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup, with Nepal exiting the tournament winless.
- The Election Commission completed printing and packing 19.1 million ballots for the March 5 elections, dispatching has begun to remote districts.
- Nepal Army honored 495 personnel and 37 civilians during its 263rd anniversary with the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Badge.
- Local government units protested a 5% cut in financial equalization grants from the federal government, calling it unconstitutional and threatening protests.
