- Wednesday, 11 March 2026
14 women elected under FPTP system
A total of 14 women candidates have been elected to the House of Representatives (HoR) under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system, accounting for 8.5 per cent of the FPTP seats. Of them, 13 are elected from the Rastriya Swat
Chinese Envoy Zhang calls on Minister Aryal
Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Home Affairs, Om Prakash Aryal, today.
Najir Husen, Aakriti Budhathoki to do ‘Muktipur’
‘Muktipur’, which is being made on a story of revenge, was officially launched on Tuesday. The film will feature Najir Husen, Gaurav Pah
Pun selling books after election victory
While some candidates who won the election are busy celebrating, Dr. Mahabir Pun, who won the House of Representatives election from Myagdi as an independent candidate with double votes, has travelled to Pokhara to sell his autobiography, making use of his free time.
Nation
Five vehicles collide at Daunne, eight persons injured
Eight persons have been injured in a road accident occurred at Daunne of Nawalparasi Purba along the East-West Highway last night.
UN General Assembly adopts Nepal-proposed resolution on Int'l Wellness Day
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution titled “International Wellness Day” proposed by Nepal, designating April 15 each year as the International Wellness Day.
SAARC, Japan sign memorandum on SAARC–Japan Special Fund
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Secretariat and the government of Japan on Monday signed an addendum to the renewed memorandum on the guidelines for the SAARC–Japan Special Fund to implement the JENESYS 2025 Phase II programme.
HoR election result: Over 10.7 million votes counted under proportional representation
The Election Commission has informed that over 10.7 million votes (total 10720,567) have been counted so far under proportional category of the House of Representatives elections.
World
China reaffirms peaceful development amid heightened global volatility
Peaceful development is no diplomatic platitude; it is embedded in the country's institutional fabric -- explicitly codified in both the national Constitution and the Constitution of the CPC.
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Business
NEPSE surge dips by 32 points
The stock market, which was closed for the entire day on Monday due to three consecutive positive circuit breaks, saw a sharp decline on Tuesday. The benchmark share market index, NEPSE,
Oil price drops, stocks rise after Trump signals Iran war nearly over
Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran would come to an end "very soon". Crude had reached almost $1
Slight increase in gold, silver prices
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold has gone up by Rs 3,800 per tola (11.66 grammes) and silver by Rs 310 per tola today as compared to Monday.
NEPSE sees triple circuit breaker on first trading day after election
On the first trading day after the election, the benchmark share market index, NEPSE, rose by 6 per cent, triggering the third circuit breaker, after which share trading was closed for the rest of the day.
Sports
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the US-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards. Both wars broke out
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
African swine flu kills 46 pigs in Parbat
The African swine flu has taken a huge toll on pig farming in Parbat district. As many as 46 pigs have died of flu, spreading alarm among the commercial pig farmers.