- Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Election expenses to be made transparent via banking system: Officiating Chief Commissioner Bhandari
During a meeting with bankers at the commission today, he noted that measures have been put in place to prevent cash transactions during elections. He also revealed that the commission has established a dedicated directory for the purpose.
17 days left to go for HoR polls: Publicity campaign begins today
The political parties and the candidates of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5 are beginning their formal election campaigns from today as per the election code of conduct.
Mahottari election likely to defy traditional calculations
As the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 draws closer, Mahottari’s political landscape is not only heating up but also showing signs of defying traditional electoral calculations.
Four political parties release election manifestoes
Four political parties-- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Nepal Workers Peasant Party, Ujyalo Nepal Party and Progressive Democratic Party—have released their election manifestoes or commitment papers.
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EC sets 15-day campaign period
The Election Commission has set a 15-day period for election campaigning for the House of Representatives elections, directing all stakeholders to fully comply with the election code of conduct.
EC reminds parties for election campaign until March 2
The Election Commission (EC) has reminded the political parties and candidates to engage in election campaigning like meeting, conclave, media engagement and programmes at local community from February 16 to March 2 for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election.
Several political parties unveil election manifestos
The Nepali Communist Party (NCP), Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Janata Samajwadi Party, Rastriya Janamorcha and some other parties have already announced their election manifestos.
4.5 million jobs in five years
Stating that the UNP has been established for good governance, prosperity and social justice, the commitment paper lays out the party's development targets in five and ten year time frame in different sectors.
HoR Polls: 19.12 million ballot papers for 155 constituencies ready for a dispatch
Till Saturday, ballot papers for 66 districts had been printed. Now, printing and packaging of 1.19 million ballots for remaining 10 districts is awaited. It is likely to complete by a couple of days. The printing is taking place at the Janak Education Materials Centre (JEMC), Sanothimi, Bhkatapur.
18 days to HoR elections: Voter education programme up to March 1 beginning today
In line with the Election Education and Voter Education Directive, 2078 BS for HoR member elections, the approved voter education special programme is coming into effect from today onward.
NC has firm determination to bring about transformation in the country, Gagan Thapa asserts
Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that his party has thoughts, determinations and plans to bring about transformation in the country.
NC would accept people's verdict, Spokesperson Chalise says
Nepali Congress (NC) Spokesperson Devraj Chalise has stated that the NC would accept the people's verdict as a responsible democratic political party, adding that the country's future was linked to the NC.
UML aims to realize national aspiration of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali'
The CPN (UML) has reiterated its commitment to realize the national aspiration of 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali' by building a just society with equality that is based on a free, prosperous and socialism-oriented economy.
