65 Days to HoR Election: EC Sets Spending Limits for Candidates
KATHMANDU:- With just 65 days remaining until the House of Representatives (HoR) election on March 5, 2026, the Election Commission (EC) has announced the maximum campaign…
Nepal
Nepal, officially known as the ‘Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal,’ is a landlocked nation located in South Asia. Situated primarily in the Himalayan region, it is the land of Mount Everest—the world’s highest peak—and the birthplace of Buddha. This column will provide continuous updates on developments regarding Nepal’s political economy and geopolitics.
From Jan 1, new information system to centralize foreign citizen records nationwide
KATHMANDU:- The Department of Immigration has revealed plans to roll out the Foreign Citizen Management Information System starting January 1,…
Police seize 733 weapons, arrest 10,000 escapees
KATHMANDU:- 29: Nepal Police have so far recovered 733 looted weapons and arrested 912 protestors in connection with the Gen-Z…
Rasuwagadhi border reopens, Nepali truck drivers cross over to China
KATHMANDU:- The Nepal–China Rasuwagadhi border point reopened from Sunday after remaining closed for nearly six months due to flood damage.…
Election code of conduct approved, to be effective from January 15
KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission has sanctioned the Election Code of Conduct 2082 BS, which will be implemented for the forthcoming…
SC extends statute of limitation, time-limit, date for appearance of ongoing cases by 60 days
KATHMANDU:- The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to allow the extension of the ongoing cases’ statute of limitation, time-limit and…
Political parties begin submitting closed lists of PR candidates
KATHMANDU:- The political parties have started submitting their closed lists of the Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system contesting the upcoming March…
Mist and Fog to prevail over Tarai
KATHMANDU:- Mist and fog shall prevail at most places over the Tarai region today. Likewise, the weather will remain partly…
HoR Election: 18.9 Million Voters Ready to Elect Members; 67 Days to Go
KATHMANDU:- With just 67 days remaining, Nepal gears up for the general elections on March 5, 2026, as 18,903,689 eligible…
Election Commission publishes final voter list: 915 thousand 119 voters added
KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has today published the final voter list for the House of Representatives (HoR) election to…
Terai likely to experience foggy weather today
KATHMANDU:- There is a partial influence of westerly winds across the country. Currently, some areas of the Terai are experiencing…
68 days to go for polls: Who are temporary voters in HoR elections?
KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has determined the categories of individuals to be included in the temporary voter roll for…
Former Army Lt. Gen. Bala Nanda Sharma appointed Nepal’s Foreign Affairs Minister
KATHMANDU:- President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed former Nepali Army Lieutenant General Bala Nanda Sharma as the Minister for Foreign…
Cabinet meeting: Decision to establish nine more area administration offices
KATHMANDU:- The government has decided to establish the area administration offices in nine districts. A Cabinet meeting held on Friday…
Tarai still under cold grip, schools shut
KATHMANDU:- Dense fog and an intense cold wave continue to affect normal life across much of the Tarai region. Transportation,…