- Saturday, 28 February 2026
The Rising Nepal
Don't use others' flags, symbols: EC
The Election Commission has warned to take action against those candidates and parties found using flags and election symbols of other parties during the electoral campaign for local level elections. Issuing a statement, EC’s Spokesperson Saligram Sharma Poudel said the commission's attention had been drawn to the complaints of candidates using the flags and election symbols of political parties not related to them during the election campaign.
Number of candidates highest in Madhesh Province
Madhesh Province has the highest number of candidates vying for the various posts in the forthcoming local level election to be held on May 13. According to the Election Commission (EC), a total of 145,007 candidates are contesting polls for various posts in the upcoming local level elections from across the country. Of these, Madhes Province has the highest number of candidates with 40,924. The number of candidates in the province is almost double that of other provinces, as per the data provided by the EC.
Poll Expense Cap For A Level Playing Field
As Nepal heads to local polls, slated for May 13, electioneering has picked up throughout the country. The candidates vying for various posts at their respective local bodies have now been involved in a door-to-door campaign, asking for votes from voters. Many central level leaders of different political parties have a busy schedule these days, attending mass rallies and mass meetings held in various parts, in their bid to boost the chances of party candidates' victory in the polls. The major political parties that have formed their alliances have done their utmost to win elections at local units. A victory in the upcoming polls will consolidate the parties' opportunity to win the provincial and federal parliamentary elections, due in six/seven months. However, the rebel party candidates belonging to all political parties have turned the present elections into an interesting battle. Election periods noneth
Strive For Prevention Of Malaria
Malaria affects millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It has impaired economic growth, child development, learning, health, and productivity, causing a huge economic loss. Malaria is a serious condition and sometimes it produces life-threatening complications. It is caused by a parasite that spreads to humans through mosquitoes. Malaria is still common in tropical and subtropical countries and millions of people are at risk of contracting it.
Capital's waste transported with security escorts
Garbage transportation, which has been blocked since April 24, started on Saturday. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), along with the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, has normalised the transportation of garbage. According to Sarita Rai, acting head of the Environment and Agriculture Department of KMC, this is the third time that the locals have blocked the transportation of garbage by demanding road construction.
What they wore: Clothes spotlight sex abuse
Clotheslines with billowing linens and long dresses are a common sight on the off-grid farms of Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County, home to the nation’s largest Amish settlement. For many tourists they’re as iconic a part of Amish Country’s bucolic scenery as the rural lanes and wooden bridges. But for two days in late April, a clothesline with a different purpose was strung in a small indoor exhibit here. Hanging from it were 13 outfits representing the trauma of sexual assault suffered by members of the Amish, Mennonite and similar groups, a reminder that the modest attire they require, particularly of women and girls, is no protection
Husband, wife contest poll from rival parties
Husband, wife and siblings are contesting the upcoming local elections in the same wards from different parties in Siddarthanagar Municipality Ward No. 6 of Rupandehi district. They have fielded their candidacies for the posts of ward chairperson and member. Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LOSAPA) has nominated Kripashankar Mallaha for the post of ward chairperson. Similarly, his wife Seema Mallaha has been nominated as a ward member by the Nepali Congress (NC). In the last local level election, Seema was elected as a ward member from the NC.
Janakpurdham mayoral candidate Chaudhary issues commitment paper
Manoj Chaudhary, contesting for the post of mayor of Janakpurdham Metropolitan City from the Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP), has made public his 29-point commitment paper. He released the paper amidst a press conference at the party’s office in Janakpur on Friday. In the paper, Chaudhary promises to build an outer ring road around the city, turn it into a developed tourist destination, solve the sub-metro’s long-standing waste problem and recycle trash to make useful things, improve the quality of education, draft and implement a local curriculum in the city’s community schools, provide free treatment to chronically ill patients as well as those injured during different movements and protests and those belonging to Dalit and martyr families, create employment opportunities by providing skill-based training, modernise agriculture and create a media-friendly local level.
Dharan candidates in door-to-door campaign
As the local level election nears, the candidates from across the political spectrum in Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City have thrown all their might on door-to-door campaigns to seek the people’s support. The local leaders, cadres and independent candidates vying for the various posts in the local bodies are focused on door-to-door electoral campaigns. Lately, candidates of mayor and deputy mayor posts at Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City and candidates of ward chairman and members are visiting voters' doorsteps to appeal to people to vote in large numbers in their support.
Gorkhapatra anniversary prize winners announced
Various journalists associated with the Gorkhapatra Corporation are receiving awards on the occasion of the 122nd anniversary of the Gorkhapatra daily and the 60th anniversary of the Gorkhapatra Corporation on Saturday. On the occasion, Gorkhapatra publication has announced the names of its nine stringers, one each from all seven provinces and two from the Kathmandu Valley, for the Best Stringer Awards for their outstanding performance.
Gandaki govt begins budget preparation process
The Gandaki Province government, which is now busy preparing policy, programme and budget for the coming fiscal year 2022/23, has held discussions with the former vice-chairmen of the National Planning Commission and other experts. The discussions were held on Wednesday and Thursday at the Ministry of Finance of the Province. In the discussions held in the presence of Chief Minister Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokhrel, former vice chairmen of the Planning Commission Dr. Jagadish Chandra Pokhrel, Dipendra Bahadur Kshetri, Min Bahadur Shrestha, Dinesh Chandra Devkota and others were present.
NEA calls tender to sell 200 MW surplus power to India
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has called for tenders to sell the surplus electricity during the rainy season at competitive rates in India. The NEA on Friday called for tenders and sought proposals from Indian companies for the sale of 200 MW of electricity generated from hydropower projects in Nepal. Even though the country is facing power shortage in this dry season due to reduced domestic power generation, it is expected to generate surplus electricity and be able to export during the monsoon season.
Minister Karki not happy with work progress
Minister for Information and Communication Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki has expressed dissatisfaction over the progress of the work done by the subordinate bodies under the ministry. Addressing a meeting of the third quarterly progress review of the Ministry and ministry level development problem solution committee of the fiscal year 2078/79 on Friday, he directed the heads of all the bodies to work in such a way that the people can feel.
Our ‘smart’ journey
Gorkhapatra is not just a publication, it is a prestigious school of Nepali journalism. As the nation’s oldest newspaper, Gorkhapatra, which has been published continuously for 122 years, is our pride and history. It carries our civilisation and culture. It is a heritage of our rich literature and linguistic diversity.The beginning of Gorkhapatra’s publication in 1901 did not just lay the foundation of journalism in the country but also heralded a revolution in communication. The establishment of Gorkhapatra against the backdrop of a conservative political system and a controlled society more than a century ago was a bold and courageous step. It was this organisation that provided the consciousness and inspiration to forge the path towards an open society and democracy.Gorkhapatra, which has been incessantly informing and educating the citizens of this country, embodies an entire age. It has weathered the ups and downs of history and has witnessed social upheavals and political transformation.We indeed have a rich history to be proud of but we must now change our thinking, style and pace to effectively shape our present in the competitive market of this digital age. The need of the hour is to give Gorkhapatra and its publications a ‘digital shift’ and for that, our efforts are focused on starting a new ‘smart’ journey. Our goal is to build a ‘smart Gorkhapatra’ to meet the needs of the present digital age for which, a campaign has been launched to improve and enhance the Gorkhapatra Corporation’s internal system and trends and the quality of its publications.With the rapid advancements in information technology, not only the media business but the very characteristic of journalism has changed. Journalists and newspapers are no longer the ones who wield the greatest power in today’s digital world, the technology and readers do. Social media is one of the biggest challenges for mainstream media. In this context, we want to express our commitment to formulating concrete strategies and plans to develop Gorkhapatra as a vibrant and powerful organisation in the field of communication by enhancing the quality of its editorial productions (Gorkhapatra Daily, The Rising Nepal, Yubamanch, Madhupark and Muna) and carrying out necessary policy reforms and restructuring.We have already started our Kohalpur edition for western Nepal. Our Biratnagar publication has been covering the eastern part of the country. Now we are working to make the production and distribution of the Corporation’s publications more effective and efficient in both these regions. We have also initiated discussions and homework to begin publications from each of the seven provinces in collaboration with the provincial governments. Furthermore, we strive to make both our print and digital versions more oriented to the readers’ needs, interests and desires by making use of the available tools, resources and technologies. We have changed the traditional look of Gorkhapatra and The Rising Nepal and given them a newer and ‘smarter’ design and layout. We are encouraged by the positive response we have received about this from our esteemed readers. Now our focus is on the effective presentation of quality content. With the unprecedented development of technology and the aggressive expansion of social media, people can get news the instant it breaks in the palm of their hands. So why should a reader wait 24 hours to read Gorkhapatra and The Rising Nepal? We must now answer this by radically improving our content.To cater our better services, we have revamped the news portal of both Gorkhapatra and The Rising Nepal. We are also working on strengthening the social media presence of our publications.Similarly, we have been working to promote national unity and social harmony by publishing inclusive and diverse contents in more than 40 of our nation’s languages. The inclusive picture and character of the new Nepal is reflected in our publications. We have also prioritised the digital archiving of every issue of Gorkhapatra and The Rising Nepal published since 1901 to preserve promote them as a national heritage. We have moved forward with new strategies and action plans for advertisement, business promotion and revenue growth to make the corporation economically self-sufficient and sustainable.We express our heartfelt gratitude to all the esteemed readers, writers, advertisers and well-wishers who have showed us constant love and provided us valuable support over the last 122 years of our journey. We face the challenge of adapting to the current digital age and establishing a foothold in the hyper-competitive market. We are coming up with a new plan to face and overcome this challenge. We express our commitment to developing ourselves as a beloved, reliable and responsible media organisation that all readers are able to read easily and that speaks to the heartbeat of all Nepalis.Bishnu Prasad SubediExecutive Chairman
Schools with polling stations, booths to be closed for 3 days
The government has decided to close schools with polling stations and polling booths for three days for polling purpose. The Centre for Education Human Resource Development (CEHRD) of the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST) stated that the schools will remain closed on May 11, 12 and 13 for the purpose. The CEHRD instructed all Education Development and Coordination Unit (EDCU) across the country not to make physical presence of students in polling stations as the school building has to be used for the purpose of polling.
