In the closed list submitted to the Election Commission on December 28 and 29, only 22 parties have nominated 110 candidates for the proportional representation system. Commission spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said that out of a total of 64 parties that submitted their lists, 58 parties have filed candidacies for 58 election symbols.
Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal has said that the government has made it mandatory for all payments to be made through electronic systems to maintain good financial governance.
The East-West Mahendra Highway that has been obstructed since 7.30 this morning has yet to resume.
Altogether 64 political parties have submitted the closed list of Proportional Representation (PR) candidates contesting the March 5 election.
Police have arrested a man from Goloura, Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-6, Dang, along with Rs 6 million 517 thousand cash he allegedly stole from a house in Kathmandu.
The government has distributed 243 thousand metric tonnes of chemical fertiliser to farmers from the budget allocated under this heading so far in the current fiscal year 2025/26.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has asserted that the government is active in building the nation as desired by youths through peaceful, constitutional and democratic process, learning lessons from the developed scenario in the country.
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising has warned that contractors responsible for delays in road construction projects will face penalties, and that the government may terminate contracts if needed.
Nepal Telecomm has expanded telephone towers in the outlying parts of the Karnali Province with the aim of boosting telephone network in the rural areas and reaching communication services in the remote regions.
Gandaki province has total 1 million 870 thousand 65 voters for the election to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5.
Former Presidents Dr Ram Baran Yadav and Bidya Devi Bhandari held a meeting today.
The first National Mushroom Day was observed in Nepal today with the aim of promoting quality mushroom production, increasing domestic consumption, reducing imports, and encouraging exports by raising awareness about the importance of mushrooms.
"Cultural diversity is Nepal's glory. This diversity is our big power. Festivals such as Tamu Lhosar inspire us to preserve our original identity and strengthen mutual goodwill, tolerance, harmony and spirit of unity," said the PM.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that elections are the only means to maintain peace and harmony in the country and to establish sustainable democracy.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Tuesday expressed deep sadness over the demise of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.