- Wednesday, 27 May 2026
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UML decides to give continuity to current coalition by presidential election
The CPN (UML), one of the coalition partners in the incumbent government, has decided to give continuity to the current coalition till the upcoming presidential election that is slated for March 9 this year.
Ram Chandra Paudel files candidacy for president
Senior leader of the Nepali Congress Ram Chandra Paudel has filed his candidacy for the post of president.
JSP lawmaker Shahnaz Rahman dies
Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) lawmaker Shahnaz Rahman died on Saturday. She suffered a time when she was at a picnic at Ghyampe Danda of Bhaktapur.
Two injured in fire airlifted to Kathmandu
Two youths of Panchadev Municipality-8 in Achham district, who were seriously injured in the fire on February 23, have been airlifted to Kathmandu in Nepali Army's chopper for further treatment at the initiative of the Office of the Prime Minister.
Subas Nemwang registers candidacy for president
By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Feb. 25: Vice-chair of CPN (UML) Subas Nemwang has registered his candidacy for the post of President.Nemwang filed his candidacy by reaching the Election Officer's Office in New Baneshwar on Saturday afternoon.He was proposed for the post by UML chair KP Sharma Oli, leaders Prithvi Subba Gurung, Gikarna Raj Bista, Raghubir Mahaseth and Chhabilal BK whereas supported by leaders Yogesh Bhattarai, Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, Juli Kumari Mahato Mahaseth, Dil Kumari Thapa and Aman Kumar Maske.
Nepal Socialist Party to vote for NC candidate in presidential election
The Nepal Socialist Party (NSP) has decided to vote for the Nepali Congress candidate Ram Chandra Poudel in the upcoming election to President.
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Four ministers from RPP resign en masse
Four ministers who participated from Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) in the Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' led government have resigned from the post.
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Responsibility to protect constitution, people's rights: Leader Poudel
Nepali Congress' senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel has said he was now shouldering the responsibility of protecting citizens' rights guaranteed by the constitution.
UML to propose Nemwang as presidential candidate
The CPN (UML) has decided to pick its Vice-Chairperson, Subas Nemwang, as the presidential candidate.
NC senior leader Paudel to stand for post of President
The Nepali Congress has decided to nominate its senior leader Ramchandra Paudel as the candidate for the post of the next president of the country. The election for the Head of State is taking place on coming March 9.
14 houses gutted in the fire in Tehrathum
A total of 14 houses in Hattikharka were completely damaged due to the fire that broke out in Chuhandanda in Atharai-6 on Friday. Local 50-year-old Yangdolma Tamang was injured in the fire and is undergoing treatment in Phidim.
Madhyamiki Parikrama proceeding across Mithila
One of the greatest religious processions in the country, the Mithila Madhyamiki Parikrama, reached Jaleshwor, Mahottari on Friday. Thousands of Nepali and Indian pilgrims came from Matihani displaying
Essential govt offices to run on public holidays
Kathmandu, Feb 24: The government has decided to open essential government offices even on public holidays to ensure service delivery to the public.A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on February 23 took a decision to this effect, government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma said. However, the government is yet to release the details of the public holidays when the government offices would remain open for public service delivery. The issue would be finalized from the administrative committee of the Council of Ministers. Minister Sharma said that names of such offices to remain open and the holidays would be announced soon. After the announcement, such offices shall remain open even during public holidays.(RSS)
Foreign Minister directs for effective service delivery
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Bimala Rai Paudyal has directed Nepal's ambassadors and heads of Nepali diplomatic missions abroad to ensure effective service delivery from the missions.
Eight parties decide to support NC nominee for President
Kathmandu, Feb 24: The meeting of the eight political parties, including Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist) has decided to support the Nepali Congress candidate for electing President. The eight-party meeting held at Prime Minister's residence, Baluwatar this evening took this decision, according to Prakash Jwala, a leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist). "Today, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' called the meeting of the eight parties including those out of the government. The only agenda discussed in the meeting was President's election. In the meeting, PM Prachanda proposed to support the Nepali Congress nominee for the President because it is the largest political party. We also agreed PM Prachanda's proposal." Jwala shared before media after the eight-party meeting at Baluwatar Friday evening. He further informed that it was up to the Nepali Congress to nominate the person for the President. Quoting PM Prachanda's views in the meeting, leader Jwala said, "From today onward, a new political journey begins. Let's take it ahead; let's be united for country's prosperity, national independence, sovereignty and people's livelihood. We can go together on power sharing as well." He further stated that no discussion was held on election of Vice President. The eight parties attending the meeting were- NC, Maoist Centre, CPN (Unified Socialist), Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP), Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, Janamat Party, Rastriya Janamorcha and Nagarik Unmukti Party. In the meeting, PM Prachanda, and Deputy General Secretary Janardan Sharma were from the Maoist Centre while President Sher Bahadur Deuba, senior leader Ramchandra Poudel and Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka from the Nepali Congress; Chairman Upendra Yadav from JSP; Ghanashyam Bhusal from CPN (US), Chairman Mahantha Thakur from LSP; Senior Vice Chairman Abdul Khan from Janamat; and Chairwoman Ranjita Shrestha from the Nagarik Unmukti Party. The Election Commission has scheduled the nomination of President on February 25, tomorrow, and the election on March 9. The meeting of the top leaders of NC, Maoist Centre, JSP and CPN (US) on Friday morning had agreed to restore the previous alliance- the alliance before that of November 20 election. Although the CPN UML had been insisting that UML nominee would be the President as per agreement made on December 25, PM and Maoist Centre Chairman Prachanda was for forging national consensus in the election of President. (RSS)
