- Saturday, 7 February 2026
Arpana Adhikari
Former prime ministers facing tough contenders
Three former Prime Ministers are in the race for the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. CPN-UML Chairman an
Parties race to finalise manifestos
The political parties-- big or small, new or old--that are contesting the House of Representatives elections, are now busy preparing their election manifesto. They have formed d
Women lead in census, lag in voter list
Women outnumber men in every national census, but male voters are higher than female voters in each election. This demographic deviation is intriguing, and no one has an accurate reason for this phenomenon. According to the national census 2021, the female population stands at 14,911,027 (51.13%) and the male at 14,253,551 (48.87%).
NC wins nine, UML eight in NA election
The Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML emerged victorious in the National Assembly (NA) elections held on Sunday. The two parties won 17
Nominations conclude peacefully
The nomination registration process of candidates contesting the House of Representatives elections under the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system concluded peacefully across the country on Tuesday.
Election code of conduct comes into effect
The Election Commission (EC) has enforced the election code of conduct, 2082, effective from midnight on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming National Assembly (NA) and House of Rep
Nepal becomes fertile ground for proliferation of political parties
Nepal has witnessed a sharp rise in the number of registered political parties since the restoration of multiparty democracy, particularly after the adoption of federalism and proportional representation.
44 candidates from seven parties file nominations for NA polls
Forty-four candidates from seven different political parties have registered their nominations for the National Assembly elections scheduled for January 25. Narayan Prasad Bhatt
Denial Of Fare Discounts
It was the first week of December. I was travelling home to Balkot from the office, on a microbus operating along the Sundhara-Sano Thimi route. Around 8:30
EC revises PR quotas for March 5 HoR polls
The Election Commission (EC) has finalised the percentage allocation for inclusive groups under the proportional representation (PR) electoral system for the
Historic Discourse On Recovery And Resilience
For the first time in its 125-year history, Gorkhapatra Corporation on the occasion of the 60th anniversary, organised the Gorkhapatra Discourse on Reco
Working Women's Woes
Women today are more educated, skilled and independent than ever before. They work diligently in offices, shoulder to shoulder with their male colleagues, and contribute significantly to their families’ financial stability. Many have proven that when given opportunities, women can excel in any professional field. However, behind this picture of progress lies a quieter, less discussed reality: the double burden most working women carry every day. Along with their office responsibilities, they continue to manage household chores, care for children and look after the elderly, often with little rest or recognition.
Women overcome barriers to gain wider space in Nepali bureaucracy
Women are making significant strides in Nepal’s bureaucracy. In the latest results of the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) examination for judicial officers, women made up over 80
Families of Kathmandu moving out of core areas to outskirts for comfort, security
Over the past few years, a noticeable trend has emerged in the Kathmandu Valley. Families from the core areas of the capital valley are now migrating to suburban areas in search of better living conditions.
Risk of Mpox outbreak in Nepal low: EDCD
Nepal has reported its third monkeypox (Mpox) case, raising concerns about the potential spread of the virus. The latest case invol
