- Wednesday, 28 January 2026
HoR elections: Sample ballot papers reach all districts: EC
Sample ballot papers to impart voter education for the preparation of election to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5 have been sent to all districts, according to the Election Commission.
Norwegian Ambassador calls on Prime Minister Karki
Norwegian Ambassador to Nepal Dagny Mjøs paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.
I'll dedicate myself to development works by staying with the people: NC President Thapa
Nepali Congress (NC) President, Gagan Kumar Thapa, asserted that the elected Members of Parliament (MPs) should stay directly connect with their voters.
Dalit women members in local government continue to face de facto discrimination, exclusion
: “We were determined to serve citizens when we joined the local government in our respective capacities as local people's representatives, but to our dismay, women are not given any specific roles in the team,” complained Manju Ranapal of Tansen Municipality–1. She said women’s voices are largely excluded from ward offices and the municipality. According to the women representatives, when they try to speak in meetings and gatherings, male members often dominate and suppress their voices. “They tell us that we (wome
Nation
Janamorcha's election manifesto: Emphasis on decentralized and balanced development policy
Making public the election manifesto for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for coming March 5 today, Rastriya Janamorcha has stressed the need for the State to focus on balanced development giving priority to the backward districts and regions from development perspectives.
Farmers excited with winter rainfall
Farmers are excited with the arrival of winter rains after a long drought.
HoR elections: Sample ballot papers reach all districts: EC
Sample ballot papers to impart voter education for the preparation of election to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5 have been sent to all districts, according to the Election Commission.
Foreign Affairs Minister Sharma monitors polling centers in Mahottari
Minister of foreign affairs Balananda Sharma has monitored the polling centers of Mahottari.
World
A private plane crashes in western India and kills a deputy chief minister and 4 others
A private plane carrying a deputy chief minister crashed in an open field in western India on Wednesday, killing the official and four other people on board, aviation authorities said. There were no survivors.
Business
Finance Minister calls for collective efforts to withdraw Nepal from FATF Gray List
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has said that it is the shared responsibility of all stakeholders and authorities to work toward removing Nepal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Gray List related to money laundering issues.
Lamjung earns over Rs 243 million from cardamom sales this FY
Lamjung district has generated more than Rs 243 million from the sales of black cardamom in the ongoing fiscal year 2025/26, despite a slight decline in the production.
Gold, silver prices set new records in domestic market
Gold price has set a new record in the domestic market, with the precious metal being traded at Rs 318,800 per tola (11.66 grammes) today. Similarly, silver price has also reached an all-time high, trading at Rs 7,300 per tola.
Beans from Nisdi being exported to Europe
Beans produced in Nisdi Rural Municipality of Palpa district are being prepared for export to Europe. The Galdha Social Entrepreneurial Women’s Cooperative, which has been exporting organic certified ging
Sports
WIndies, Scotland name T20 World Cup squad
The West Indies and Scotland have announced their final squads for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. According to the International Cricket Coun
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Interview
Legitimacy, security and fairness are foremost priorities
With preparations under way for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, concerns over security, electoral integrity, political conduct, and the growing influence of money in politics have taken centre stage.
Elections must be conducted fairly
The Election Commission has claimed that 90 per cent of preparations for the House of Representatives election slated for March 5 have been completed, but political uncertainty continues to loom. The recent sp
Society
Government's attention drawn to save the life of Sodari
A press statement issued by the Commission's spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel today said, "The Commission draws the attention of the Government of Nepal to be sensitive to the health condition of the hunger strike participant and take initiatives for effective medical treatment, resolve the problem through dialogue and save his life."