- Wednesday, 21 January 2026
HoR election: 3,486 candidates file their nominations
Among the total 3,486 candidates running for the election, 3,089 are men, 396 women and one is from third gender, said the Commission.
HoR election: Complaints can be filed against candidates till 3pm today
As per the HoR election schedule, complaints against unqualified candidates can be lodged from 10 am to 3 pm today, according to the Election Commission.
Husband taken into custody for alleged wife homicide
Police from the District Police Office, Myagdi, in coordination with the Baidam Ward Police Office, Pokhara, have arrested 32-year-old Ramesh Kami, also known as “Prem,” a permanent resident of Pokhara Metropolitan City–23, Thulakhet, and currently living at Srijanachowk, Pokhara Metropolitan City–7, on charges of murdering his wife.
Jhapa–5 records highest number of candidacies, Jhapa–1 lowest in Jhapa
According to the Office of the Returning Officer in Damak, a total of 25 candidates filed their nominations on Tuesday, including CPN-UML Chairperson and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra Shah (Balen).
Nation
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Central Security Committee's instruction to further strengthen security arrangements
The government has directed the District Security Committees to further strengthen security arrangements in view of the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives members.
CM Baniya for using cement instead of asphalt in paving roadways in Nepal
CM Baniya stated that the use of domestic raw materials was indispensable to attain sustainable development and self-reliant economy.
210 individuals file nominations from 16 electoral constituencies in Sudurpaschim
The province consisting of nine districts has 16 electoral constituencies for the lower house elections, and candidates will contest from all of them, according to Dilip Bhat, spokesperson for the Sudurpaschim Province Election Office.
Call Centre at EC capable of handling 15 calls simultaneously
Established in view of the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5, the facility aims to provide voters with information related to election matters.
World
Life sentence for man who killed Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe
The man who killed Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison, three and a half years after he fatally shot the ex-leader during a rally in the city of Nara in 2022.
Business
Gold price up by 10,400
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of hallmark gold has been determined at Rs 295,100 per tola today, which was traded at Rs 284,700 per tola on Tuesday.
Honey production declines in Jajarkot
Honey production in Jajarkot has declined by nearly 20 per cent this year compared to last year, worrying local farmers. Farmers said untimely rainfall and tem
New employment directive implemented
The government has issued and implemented National Employment Promotion Programme (Operation and Management) Directive, 2082. According to the Ministry of Labour, Em
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Education Minister resigns
Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Mahabir Pun, has resigned from his post.
Sports
SAFF U-19 football team announced
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced 23 members of the Nepali team playing the SAFF U-19 women championship. The tournament is being held in Pokhara from January 31 to February 7.
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Interview
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
No prospect for changing election schedule
As Nepal prepares to hold elections to the House of Representatives on March 5, the country stands at a decisive political moment. Months of unrest, public frustration over governance, and the emergence of youth-led
Society
CM Baniya for using cement instead of asphalt in paving roadways in Nepal
CM Baniya stated that the use of domestic raw materials was indispensable to attain sustainable development and self-reliant economy.