- Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Construction of polling stations begins
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Polling booths are being rapidly constructed for the House of Representatives election scheduled for Thursday. With the assistance of election police, booths are being set up at polling stations across the country, including in the Kathmandu Valley.
Election preparations completed in all districts: Home Ministry
The ministry stated this after holding a virtual meeting (Zoom) with the Chief District Officers (CDOs) of all 77 districts at 7 AM on Wednesday, confirming that election security and all administrative arrangements have been finalized.
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Kathmandu carries deserted look before election day (Photo Feature)
Roads of the Kathmandu Valley has carried a deserted look on Wednesday amid the flow of people returning to their homeland for the House of Representatives (HoR) election.
Security beefed up at border checkpoints for ensuring peaceful voting
Madhav Prasad Pokharel, Chief District Officer of Rupandehi, said that an informal border coordination meeting was held with his counterpart from Maharajganj District in Uttar Pradesh, India, regarding the security in the border areas in view of the House of Representatives election 2082, during which the border area was monitored and security was tightened.
Nation
Kathmandu carries deserted look before election day (Photo Feature)
Roads of the Kathmandu Valley has carried a deserted look on Wednesday amid the flow of people returning to their homeland for the House of Representatives (HoR) election.
Gharial reportedly spotted in Devghat Area
Local resident Upendra Pandit sighted the reptile basking in the sun on the Devghat riverbank towards Gaindakot while attending a funeral procession. He later reported it to journalist Ramesh Kumar Paudel. According to him, many others in the procession also saw the animal.
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Health Ministry designates coordinators for health services during elections
The Ministry of Health and Population has designated coordinators at the federal and provincial levels to coordinate health services for the election to the House of Representatives on March 5.
Security beefed up at border checkpoints for ensuring peaceful voting
Madhav Prasad Pokharel, Chief District Officer of Rupandehi, said that an informal border coordination meeting was held with his counterpart from Maharajganj District in Uttar Pradesh, India, regarding the security in the border areas in view of the House of Representatives election 2082, during which the border area was monitored and security was tightened.
World
Iran says 'trying' to swiftly appoint new supreme leader
Iran said on Wednesday it was trying to swiftly appoint a new supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on the weekend.
Business
Nepal welcomes over 105,000 foreign tourists in February
Nepal’s tourism industry continued its strong upward trajectory in February 2026, welcoming over 105,400 international tourists---marking a significant milestone in the country’s post-pandemic recovery.
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National economy reviving amid challenges: NRB
The domestic economy is gradually reviving, although the recovery remains uneven across sectors, according to the semiannual macroeconomic report published by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Tuesday. The report states that economic growth remains moderate, inflation is relatively stable, and the monetary sector presents mixed trends—characterised by historically low interest rates but sluggish credit growth.
Over 480,000 tonnes of fertiliser imported in current fiscal year
More than 483,600 tonnes of chemical fertiliser has been imported so far in the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to data from the Ministry of A
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.
Sports
SA, India eye T20 World Cup rematch as semi-finals begin
Unbeaten South Africa continue their quest for a maiden World Cup title in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup against New Zealand in Kolkata on Wednesday, with a potential repeat of the 2024 final against India awaiting.
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
Kathmandu carries deserted look before election day (Photo Feature)
Roads of the Kathmandu Valley has carried a deserted look on Wednesday amid the flow of people returning to their homeland for the House of Representatives (HoR) election.