- Tuesday, 31 March 2026
TRN Online
Home Minister Aryal urges voters to exercise franchise confidently
During an interaction with the media at the Home Ministry today, the Minister, who also serves as the Government Spokesperson, assured that this election will be conducted in a credible, more impartial, and fearless environment compared to past elections. The interaction focused on the peace and security situation and preparations for the HoR polls–2026.
Top Indian LNG importer warns supply issues from Mideast war
India's top liquefied natural gas importer has warned of disruptions in some operations because of the war in the Middle East, sparking concerns of tighter supplies in the world's most populous nation.
We will directly present those opposing election to court: Home Minister
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that full security has been ensured nationwide for the House of Representatives Member Election, 2026.
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Construction of polling stations begins
Polling booths are being rapidly constructed for the House of Representatives election scheduled for Thursday. With the assistance of election police, booths are being set up at polling stations across the country, including in the Kathmandu Valley.
Election preparations completed in all districts: Home Ministry
The ministry stated this after holding a virtual meeting (Zoom) with the Chief District Officers (CDOs) of all 77 districts at 7 AM on Wednesday, confirming that election security and all administrative arrangements have been finalized.
EOC Nepal mobilises 700 observers in view of March 5 voting
The Election Observation Committee (EOC) Nepal has mobilised 700 national election observers across the country. EOC Nepal, one of the oldest organisations permitted to observe elections in the country, has deployed observers for both long-term and emergency purposes.
Election candidate arrested with suspicious object in Parsa
The Parsa Police have arrested four persons including Manoj Kumar Chaudhary, a candidate for the House of Representatives Member election from Parsa electoral constituency no 2.
JSP Nepal's candidate Asheshwor Yadav arrested in Siraha-3
An election candidate of Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal, Asheshwor Yadav, has been arrested for his involvement in illegal activities during silence period for the House of Representatives election.
Need based domestic flights on poll day: CAAN
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has said it would conduct domestic flights based on need on the poll day, tomorrow.
MoHP directs all hospitals to form rapid response team
The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has instructed all public hospitals across the country to form 'rapid response team' in view of the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5.
Nepalis in Gulf countries urged to share information to embassies
Various Nepali embassies in Gulf countries have requested the Nepalis working in West Asia to submit their details to a portal brought into operation by the Foreign Ministry.
Election atmosphere peaceful, voters encouraged: GEOC
GEOC made public a report based on field visits and information it received at call centres on the run-up to House of Representatives (HoR) election. The atmosphere for HoR election tomorrow is peaceful and arrangements smooth, it added.
Today's weather: Foggy Tarai, cloudy hills
The upper atmosphere in Nepal is currently witnessing high pressure system.
One day to go for voting: EC urges banks for running service
The Election Commission (EC) has informed that it made the banking and financial institutions open some of their branches on public holidays as well.
Rapid action team for safety and rescue of Nepalis in West Asia
In the wake of rising conflict in West Asia of late, the government has formed a rapid action team for the safety and rescue of Nepalis living and working in West Asia.
