- Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Vote-counting centers equipped with wire mesh, CCTV cameras ready in Baglung
Dr Sita Sharma Adhikari, Chief Election Officer, stated that barbed wire and CCTV cameras have been installed to tackle possible security challenges during the counting process.
National ID card or passport will also be valid for voting: EC
The Commission stated that a national identity card, passport, land ownership certificate, or driving licence will also be valid for voting.
HoR polls: Bir Hospital forms rapid taskforce
According to Hospital's director Dr Dilip Sharma, the team was formed bearing in mind the potential medical emergency during the voting period.
Jamunaha border sealed for 72 hours
According to the District Administration Office, Banke, all border points in the district, including the Nepal–India Jamunaha checkpoint and auxiliary crossings, have been closed for 72 hours starting from Monday midnight. The measure aims to ensure that the election is conducted in a free, fair, peaceful, and fear-free environment.
Nation
Over 750 thousand leave Kathmandu Valley for hometowns for HoR voting
As March 5, the date scheduled for voting under the House of Representatives (HoR) is around the corner, the number of passengers leaving the Kathmandu Valley for their respective hometowns has risen significantly.
All-party meeting on Tuesday: polling centres ready for election
Election staff and materials have reached every polling centre in Makawanpur district for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 .
Imports via Birgunj Customs in first seven months of current fiscal amount to Rs 519 billion
According to Customs Office Information Officer Uday Singh Bista, petroleum products accounted for the largest share of imports this fiscal year, followed by iron and iron products. Petroleum imports totaled Rs 143 billion, while iron and iron products amounted to Rs 46.16 billion.
SC to remain open during election holiday, Writ of Habeas Corpus to be addressed
The Supreme Court will remain open during the three-day election holidays announced by the government starting March 4. The apex court will also stay open on March 8, a public holiday marking International Women’s Day.
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World
Multiple Drones Strike Fuel Tank at Duqm Port in Oman
The Oman News Agency (ONA), citing a security source, reported that a fuel tank was struck when multiple drones targeted fuel storage facilities at the Port of Duqm. The source added that the damage was promptly contained and that no injuries were reported.
Business
Imports via Birgunj Customs in first seven months of current fiscal amount to Rs 519 billion
According to Customs Office Information Officer Uday Singh Bista, petroleum products accounted for the largest share of imports this fiscal year, followed by iron and iron products. Petroleum imports totaled Rs 143 billion, while iron and iron products amounted to Rs 46.16 billion.
Gold price climbs and silver price slides today
The price of gold has increased while that of silver has decreased in the domestic market today. Compared to Monday, the price of gold has increased by Rs 2,500 per tola (11.66 grammes) and silver price has decreased by Rs 205 per tola.
Entrepreneurs expect surge in domestic tourists during elections
According to tourism entrepreneurs, the 'second high season' for tourism begins in March. This season will last until May, and is considered a major tourism period. However, election is scheduled to ta
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Fuel supply will remain uninterrupted during election period too, NOC says
The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has urged the general public not to store petroleum products unnecessarily stating that import of petroleum products was regular.
Sports
A long way from the war, Iran lose opening Women's Asian Cup
Zahra Ghanbari and her Iran team stood while their national anthem played at the Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament on Monday, a long way from the war that started on the weekend with a major attack by Israel and the United States.
Interview
Exercise your sovereign right wisely to elect competent candidates
The election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is set for March 5, marking one of the most closely watched polls in the country’s history. To ensure free, fair, credible and fear-free electoral process, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up its p
We have prioritised digital outreach
The Election Commission (EC) is all set to conduct House of Representatives (HoR) election next week. There is quite a lot of worry and concern how the EC will conclude the election successfully. In this context, secretar
Society
HoR polls: Bir Hospital forms rapid taskforce
According to Hospital's director Dr Dilip Sharma, the team was formed bearing in mind the potential medical emergency during the voting period.