- Sunday, 8 March 2026
Jha elected HoR member from Mahottari-3
According to Chief Returning Officer Madhav Prasad Adhikari, he was elected by securing 32,451 votes. His nearest competitor, Muhammad Rizwan of the Nepal Federal Socialist Party, secured 5,969 votes.
NC's Kerung elected from Paanchthar
Nepali Congress candidate Narendra Kumar Kerung has been elected to the House of Representatives from Panchthar.
Iran strikes Israel, US bases
Iran launched more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day. Israel announced multiple incoming attacks early Thursday and said it was intercepting the missiles.
Lanthimos takes pause in Athens before Oscars
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos paused his filmmaking and promotion schedule this week to celebrate a quieter creative pursuit: photography. The 52-year-old Greek direc
Nation
Yadav elected HoR member from Siraha-3
Shambhu Kumar Yadav, the candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has been elected a member of the House of Representatives from Siraha-3. According to
Jha elected HoR member from Mahottari-3
According to Chief Returning Officer Madhav Prasad Adhikari, he was elected by securing 32,451 votes. His nearest competitor, Muhammad Rizwan of the Nepal Federal Socialist Party, secured 5,969 votes.
Bhandari elected to HoR from Baitadi
According to the Office of the Chief Returning Officer, Bhandari won by securing 22,134 votes. His nearest competitor, Chatur Bahadur Chand of the Nepali Congress, received 18,194 votes.
RSP's Koirala victorious in Kailali-4
According to the final vote count, Koirala won with 28,556 votes followed by Nepali Congress candidate Gorakh Bahadur Bista, who received 11,301 votes, said Election Officer Hari Prasad Acharya.
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World
Iran strikes Israel, US bases
Iran launched more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day. Israel announced multiple incoming attacks early Thursday and said it was intercepting the missiles.
Business
Sale of blossomed mango trees underway in Saptari
Although mango—the king of fruits—has not yet borne fruit, the buying and selling of mango blossoms has already increased in Saptari. In Saptari and other districts of the Tarai, traders have started visiting mango orchards to purchase the blossoms.
Gold, silver imports surge significantly, over Rs. 46 billion spent in seven months
Nepal’s imports of gold and silver have surged significantly in the first seven months of the current fiscal year despite record-high prices in the domestic and international markets.
Morang mustard farmers facing losses
Farmers in Morang who cultivate mustard were unable to recover even their investment costs this year. After unseasonal rain in mid-October, farmers planted mustard late, resulting in a decline in production.
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Nepal’s growth averages 4 per cent: NRB
Nepal’s economic growth has historically averaged around 4 per cent, with distinct periods of expansion and slowdown, according to the latest semi-annual macroeconomic report released by Nepal Rastra Bank.
Sports
Valverde gives Real Madrid 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo
Real Madrid scored with a deflected shot in the 94th minute to win 2-1 at Celta Vigo and close the gap on La Liga leader Barcelona to one point. Madrid was seekin
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
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President Paudel extends women's day message
President Ramchandra Paudel has extended his best wishes to all Nepali women at home and aborad on the occasion of International Women’s Day for peace, prosperity and happiness. The 112th Women’s Day is being observed