- Monday, 16 February 2026
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.
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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.
Ujyalo Nepal Party releases election commitment paper
The Ujyalo Nepal Party on Sunday released its election commitment paper for the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5.
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.
Increased academic collaboration needed to bolster Nepal-China relations: Experts
Speaking at a book launching and interaction programme organised by Center for Nepal Studies, East China University of Technology (ECUT), they shed light on the need to have more academic collaboration to disuse misinformation created by the third parties with regard to the age-old friction free relations between Nepal and China.
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.
Russia, US, Ukraine agree to conduct talks 'without leaks' — Deputy Foreign Minister
"Under pressure from the American side and as a result of defeats on the battlefield, Kiev returned to the negotiating table — this time in Abu Dhabi. On January 23-24 and February 4-5, meetings of the working group on security issues were held there in the trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine format. The participants agreed to operate in a quiet mode, without allowing leaks. Therefore, I will refrain from commenting on the progress and substance of the discussions taking place at this venue," he noted.
Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist monkey clip
Former US president Barack Obama criticized a lack of shame and decorum in the country's political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys.
11 new faces out of 12 Congress candidates in Karnali
Nepali Congress has fielded 11 new faces in 12 constituencies of Karnali Province in the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5. According to the Provincial Com
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.
