- Tuesday, 16 September 2025
All programs related to by-election annulled
The by-election was canceled after President Ramchandra Paudel, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of the Interim Government, dissolved the House of Representatives and set the date for the election of a new House of Representatives for upcoming March 5, shared EC Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai.
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New Finance Minister moots project cuts to secure fund for election
During his address after assuming the office at the Ministry today, the newly appointed Minister said the number of projects and programmes will be filtered on a rational basis to ensure fund for conducting the election within the next six months.
EC calls political parties for registration in view of upcoming PA by-election in Manang
The Election Commission (EC) has issued a notice inviting political parties to register for participation in the upcoming Province Assembly (PA) by-election scheduled for Kattik 17 (November 3). The by-election will be held in Manang PA Constituency-2, which falls under the House of Representatives (HoR) Constituency-1.
Baniya elected NC Bagmati PP leader, defeating CM Lama
Indra Bahadur Baniya has been elected Nepali Congress Bagmati Province Parliamentary Party Leader on Wednesday. Baniya defeated Chief Minister Bahadur Singh Lama by eight votes, gaining 22 in favour. Lama only secured 14 votes.
EC to hold by-election in Rupandehi on November 3
The Election Commission (EC) has announced the date for the by-election in Rupandehi Constituency No. 3. Issuing a press statement today, the EC stated that the by-election in Rupandehi-3 for the House of Representatives (HoR) will be held on November 3. The seat of Rupandehi Constituency No. 3 has been vacant since the passing of HoR Member Dipak Bohara on April 1.
Election Commission officials consult with PM Oli on by-election date
The Election Commission has today consulted with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli regarding the elections to be held for the two vacant seats in the House of Representatives and the Provincial Assembly, as well as the 18 seats that will fall vacant in the National Assembly on March 4, 2026, and for the vacant positions in the local levels. Election Commissioners, including the Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari, met with Prime Minister Oli at his office in Singha Durbar today to discuss holding of the by-elections for the House of Representatives and Provincial Assemblies in the last week of November, and to finalize the elections for the 18 vacant seats in the National Assembly which will become vacant on March 4, 2026.
Dr Kadariya elected ANNFSU Chairperson
Dr Sujan Kadariya was elected the Chairperson of All Nepal National Free Student's Union (ANNFSU) by defeating his nearest rival Prakash Paudel with the
S. Koreans vote for new president in martial law aftermath
The election takes place exactly six months after Yoon declared martial law in a surprise announcement that evoked dark memories of past military regimes and plunged the nation into the worst economic and political crisis in decades.
Official campaign starts for June 3 South Korean presidential election
Candidates started their official campaigning Monday for the June 3 presidential election, with polls showing that Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung has led the race. Opinion surveys have shown that voters are likely to end three years of conservative rule after former President Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over his failed martial law bid in December.
Australians vote in election shaped by cost of living, housing concerns
It's election day in Australia where 18 million voters will decide the next prime minister - and young voters are crucial.
Ex-PM Han declares presidential bid, pledges constitutional reform
Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo declared his bid for president Friday, vowing to cut short his term to three years in order to amend the Constitution and use his economic expertise to tackle the crisis in trade.
South Korean Acting president resigns, indicates bid for June 3 presidential election
Acting President Han Duck-soo resigned Thursday, indicating he would run for the June 3 presidential election. Han announced his decision in an address to the nation, ending weeks of speculation over whether he would enter the election triggered by the impeachment of his former boss -- former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Canada’s Liberals win as voters rally against Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country would “never” yield to the United States as he declared victory in federal elections early Tuesday, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The Liberal Party leader issued a stunning rebuke to Trump as he sent a message of unity to a divided nation, promising to “represent everyone who calls Canada home.”
