Nepal News Evening Briefing | Sunday, February 22, 2026
Summary
The Election Commission recommends a three-day public holiday for the upcoming House of Representatives election. The Nepali Communist Party aims for unity with CPN (UML), while RPP urges strict enforcement of the election code of conduct. APF FC tops the National League after a comeback win, and Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 500 goals post-30.
Key Points
- The Election Commission recommended a three-day public holiday around the March 5 House of Representatives election.
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed hope that communist unity would include the CPN (UML), forming a broader leftist front.
- Local administration in Dhanusha removed 20,000 election publicity materials violating the code of conduct.
- Nepal APF FC rose to the top of the National League after a 4–1 comeback victory over Nav Jan Jagriti Club.
