Nepal Rastra Bank’s Binita Gurung Wins Mrs. Nepal World 2026

Binita Gurung Wins Mrs. Nepal World, Three Others Earn International Titles and Actress Niruta Singh Receives an Honorary Title

Binita Gurung, a deputy director at Nepal Rastra Bank and a practising advocate, has won Mrs. Nepal World 2026. The Khotang native claimed the crown ahead of 21 other contestants at the grand finale held at Nepal Police Club in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, on Saturday evening, October 31.

Her victory at the sixth edition of the Ribbon Entertainment pageant adds a second national crown to her pageantry journey. Gurung previously won Mrs. Nepal Universe 2023, jointly organised by Youhaan International Events and Zeeva Incorporated.

Along with the main title, she received the Yourko Bazar Best Personality award and a scooter. According to the organisers, she will represent Nepal at the Mrs. World competition in the United States.

Mrs. World 2025 winner Chanita Sriadaket Kreithorn, known as Sammy, joined actor Rajesh Hamal, actress and director Rekha Thapa, and outgoing Mrs. Nepal World Rakshya Pant for the crown and sash presentation.

Neha Gupta finished as first runner-up and also received the Ribbon Entertainment Management Choice award. Jyoti Lamichhane was named second runner-up, while Sagun Khanal placed third and won the Horlix Best Physique subtitle.

Three additional winners earned titles opening opportunities to compete abroad. Shilpa Neupane Maharjan was crowned Mrs. Nepal International 2026, Christina Gyawali won Mrs. Nepal Cosmo 2026, and Richa Sharma received the Ms. Nepal International 2026 title.

Each received NPR 50,000. The organisers said Shilpa and Richa will represent Nepal at international competitions in Singapore, while Christina will compete in Myanmar.

For Richa, the result adds to an eventful year in pageantry. She previously won Mrs. Nepal Culture 2026, organised by White Feathers Entertainment.

The evening also honoured actress Niruta Singh with the Honorary Mrs. Nepal World 2026 title in recognition of her contribution to Nepali cinema.

Subtitle awards recognised contestants across talent, personality, presentation and other categories. Sandhya Lama won Arna Most Energetic, while Sushma Thapa received both Nivea Fabulous Face and KD Photography Most Photogenic. Anju Pariyar was named Most Talented.

Shilpa Neupane Maharjan added Cutie Care & Beauty Hub Best Hair to her international title. Dipti Dhungel received Healthy Skin, Christina Gyawali won Best Ramp Walk, and Richa Sharma received Dinaz Fashion House Most Punctual.

Samiksha Ranabhat won Ayuth Veda Best Smile, Shwechchha Poudyal received Reliable Diagnostic Laboratory Most Disciplined, and Kanchan Maharjan was named Central Fashion Academy Fashion Icon.

Bindu Thapa Rana received Most Confident, Yasmin Begum Syed won Mrs. Congeniality, and Sunita Shrestha Karmacharya was recognised as Mrs. Humanitarian.

The judging panel included Rajesh Hamal, Rekha Thapa, Mrs. Nepal World 2024 winner Dr. Delina Karki, NMB Bank chief executive officer Govinda Ghimire, former Nepal Police Additional Inspector General Meera Chaudhary, and Sipradi Autoparts vice-president Yubraj Budhathoki.

Contestants were assessed on talent, confidence, personality, presentation and overall performance.

Ribbon Entertainment’s Nishukant Jha chaired the event, with Ashwinikant Jha leading the choreography and Shila Bastola serving as production director.

The pageant provides married women with a platform to present their talents and pursue international opportunities. For Gurung, the latest crown brings a chance to represent Nepal abroad while adding to a career spanning banking, law and pageantry.