- Saturday, 3 January 2026
March 5 election unstoppable: Minister Kharel
The Election Commission has been working on election-related activities at a breakneck speed. Over 64 political parties have submitted the closed lists of candidates for the Proportional Representation (PR) system," he said, adding that more than one million new voters have been registered. With the recent appointment of new leadership in Nepal Police, the morale of the police personnel is also high.
Ballot papers for PR in HoR poll to have 58 symbols
Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, spokesperson of the Election Commission, said at a press meet on Friday that of the political parties which have submitted closed list, 54 will compete with their own electoral symbols while the remaining 10 parties will use four separate symbols under different clusters, in line with their closed list.
Leftist socialist unity for national welfare: Coordinator Prachanda
"Election is the best alternative we have following the Gen Z movement," he said, adding that the leftist and socialist forces need to be unified to give a political solution to the crisis.
658 suspicious transactions of virtual assets recorded in five years
As per the Strategic Analysis Report Related to Virtual Assets, 2025 released by Financial Information Unit of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Thursday, 658 suspicious transactions of virtual assets were recorded in last five years.
Nation
March 5 election unstoppable: Minister Kharel
The Election Commission has been working on election-related activities at a breakneck speed. Over 64 political parties have submitted the closed lists of candidates for the Proportional Representation (PR) system," he said, adding that more than one million new voters have been registered. With the recent appointment of new leadership in Nepal Police, the morale of the police personnel is also high.
Leftist socialist unity for national welfare: Coordinator Prachanda
"Election is the best alternative we have following the Gen Z movement," he said, adding that the leftist and socialist forces need to be unified to give a political solution to the crisis.
NC to hold general convention on 11 -14 May
Nepali Congress has decided to hold its general convention from 11 to 14 May in Kathmandu.
Economy likely to grow by 4 percent
The Central Bank’s preliminary forecast has shown that the economy is likely to grow by 4 percent in the fiscal year (FY) 2024/25 measure in term of the current price benchmark. The economic growth in terms of consumer price, however, is estimated to increase by 4.6 percent.
World
A fire in an Swiss ski resort bar has left about 40 people dead
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Business
Economy likely to grow by 4 percent
The Central Bank’s preliminary forecast has shown that the economy is likely to grow by 4 percent in the fiscal year (FY) 2024/25 measure in term of the current price benchmark. The economic growth in terms of consumer price, however, is estimated to increase by 4.6 percent.
658 suspicious transactions of virtual assets recorded in five years
As per the Strategic Analysis Report Related to Virtual Assets, 2025 released by Financial Information Unit of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Thursday, 658 suspicious transactions of virtual assets were recorded in last five years.
Slight rise in gold and silver price
The price of gold and silver has slightly increased in the domestic market today after a minor drop since last some days.
NOC reduces fuel prices, cooking gas unchanged
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has slashed the prices of petroleum products. A meeting of NOC’s Board of Directors held on Wednesday evening decided to reduce the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene and aviation fuel, effective from Thursday.
Sports
Amateur Rahul defends Surya Nepal Central Open title
Amateur golfer Rahul Bishwakarma successfully defended his Surya Nepal Central Open crown, the opening event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025–26, at the par-72 Gokarna Forest Golf Resort on Thursday.
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Interview
Misuse of social media, AI is major challenge for us
The Election Commission (EC) is in the final stage of preparation for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026. Recently, the election commissioners have been engaging in discuss
Federalism key to stability, prosperity: CM Yadav
In Madhes Province, widely regarded as the cradle of federalism in Nepal, public attention has focused on the government formed under the leadership of the Nepali Congress (NC). The current administration fa
Society
Leftist socialist unity for national welfare: Coordinator Prachanda
"Election is the best alternative we have following the Gen Z movement," he said, adding that the leftist and socialist forces need to be unified to give a political solution to the crisis.