- Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Legitimacy, security and fairness are foremost priorities
With preparations under way for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, concerns over security, electoral integrity, political conduct, and the growing influence of money in politics have taken centre stage.
Separate tap for Bajura women during menstruation
In Budhiganga Municipality-10, Bajura, there is a water tap known as the ‘Chhaupadi Tap,’ which women use for bathing during menstruation. At this tap, women from nearly 200 househ
EC intensifies seeking clarifications from election code of conduct violators
The commission had sought clarification from candidate of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) from Kathmandu District Constituency No. 4, Dr Surendra Bhandari and from Chief Minister of Koshi Province Hikmat Kumar Karki, on January 21.
Printing of ballot papers for PR electoral system completes
Managing Director at the Janak Education Materials Centre, Yadunath Paudel informed that the task of printing total 20, 850, 000 ballot papers for proportional representation system has been completed today.
Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Nepal out of Group Stage
In the final group-stage match held at TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal suffered a 72-run defeat, ending its campaign in the tournament.
Customs for fair trade, smooth supply chain
Director General of the Department of Customs Shyam Prasad Bhandari has said that the government is making continuous efforts to improve customs administration in a timely manner.
Concerns raised over misuse of national flag
Nepal’s national flag, a symbol of sovereignty, unity and national pride, is constitutionally protected and governed by strict legal provisions. However, growing concerns over its misuse, particularly during election campaigns and public gatherings, have prompted
Timilsina and Devkota elected NA members from Gandaki
Timilsina got 5033 vote weightage against his rival Kapil Lama of Nepali Communist Party (NCP) 941 vote weightage. Devkota got 5014 vote weightage whereas her rival Goma Luitel Ghimire of NCP got 941 vote weightage.
Shahi and Rakhal elected NA members from Karnali
Shahi got 26 votes from provincial members and 100 votes from local levels while UML’s Rakhal got 26 votes from provincial members and 93 votes from local levels.
NC and UML’s candidates elected in NA from Lumbini
Ram Kumari Jhakri of CPN (UML) under women category and Chandra Bahadur KC under other category and Basudev Ghimire under minority category of the NC have been elected as the NA members.
Home Minister urges Cyber Bureau to act swiftly against false information
During a visit to the Cyber Bureau of the Nepal Police at Bhotahiti, the Minister made it clear that the Bureau’s personnel are free to bring anyone violating the law under investigation. He urged the Bureau to closely monitor the spread of indecent, baseless, and legally prohibited content, as well as misinformation and disinformation on social media, in view of the upcoming election to the House of Representatives.
Utilise university knowledge for nation building: PM Karki
Addressing the first convocation ceremony of the Nepal Open University today, chancellor Karki said, “I urge all to utilise the knowledge and skill gained from university for personality development and nation building. I appeal to all to seek opportunities in the country as far as possible, if there are no chances, please create them or be such a citizen where ever you go that Nepal can take pride in.”
Voting commences across all seven provinces for 17 NA seats
The voting has officially started to fill the vacant positions in the National Assembly. Seventeen seats have remained unoccupied since 20 Falgun 2082 (March 4, 2026). According to the Election Commission (EC), voting began at 9:00 AM.
