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Kathmandu, February 25 The Nepalese government announced on Wednesday that the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages would be prohibited seven days before the general elections on March 5.The Nepal-India border will also be sealed 72 hours before the voting begins, the Election...

Kathmandu, February 25 The Nepal Army announced on Wednesday that it is implementing a three-phase integrated security plan, including aerial patrols and neutralizing suspicious objects, for the upcoming general elections next week.A total of 18.9 million eligible voters will exercise their...

Kathmandu, February 24 Nepal declared a three-day holiday for the general elections on Tuesday, even as the border with India in the Madhesh province will remain closed for 72 hours until voting is completed on March 5.The cabinet, during a meeting held earlier in the day, decided to grant...

February 24, New Delhi – The Election Commission organized the National Round Table Conference of the ECI and State Election Commissioners at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. This conference is being held after a 27-year gap.Speaking about the contribution of over a crore of officials...

Chennai, February 24 The Ministry of Home Affairs has allocated an initial 50 companies of the CAPF to Tamil Nadu as a proactive security measure ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections.Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said the initial batch of 50 companies of the Central Armed...

Dhaka, February 23 President Mohammad Shahabuddin has called for the first session of the 13th Parliament on March 12, nearly a month after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) formed the government following its victory in the crucial general elections on February 12."The President convened...

Kathmandu, February 19 Nepal's two major political parties, the CPN-UML and the RSP, on Thursday unveiled their respective manifestos aimed at winning over voters ahead of the March 5 general elections.The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN -UML), led by former Prime...

Kathmandu, February 18 Nepal's oldest and newest political parties intensified their election campaigns on Wednesday, with just 15 days left for the March 5 general elections.While the oldest party, the Nepali Congress (NC), released its election manifesto on Wednesday, the newest, the...

FGN11 ISRAEL-MODI-VISITPrime Minister Modi to visit Israel on February 25-26Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Israel on a two-day visit from February 25 to 26, sources said on Monday.FGN21 BANGLA-RAHMAN-LD OATHTarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh's new PM on...

Dhaka, February 16 Tarique Rahman will take oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, following his party's decisive victory in the crucial general elections.Breaking with a long-standing tradition, the swearing-in ceremony of the 60-year-old Chairman of the Bangladesh...

Dhaka, February 15 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which won a two-thirds majority in the recent general elections, received nearly 50 per cent of the votes, while its former ally, Jamaat-e-Islami, secured 31.76 per cent, according to the Election Commission on Sunday.An EC spokesman...

Dhaka, February 14 – Following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) victory in the general elections, citizens across the country have expressed optimism that Bangladesh is poised to enter a more peaceful phase after months marked by unrest and a deteriorating law and order situation.The...

Beijing, February 13 China congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on its landslide victory in the general elections on Friday, expressing its readiness to work with Dhaka to deepen high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and advance the Strategic Cooperative Partnership.The BNP...

Kathmandu, February 13 Nepalese Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday urged the people to actively participate in the upcoming general elections to ensure the country's progress.Stating that the elections, to be held next month, are being held under special circumstances, the Prime Minister...

New Delhi, February 13 The Congress congratulated the BNP on Friday for winning the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying that a democratic, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh would always be supported by all Indians for the stability and peace of...

Dhaka, February 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claimed victory in the crucial general elections, marred by sporadic incidents of violence, to elect a new government to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the fall of the Awami League regime in August 2024."The...

New Delhi, February 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warmly congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his "decisive victory" in Bangladesh's parliamentary elections and said he looked forward to working with him to achieve common development goals."I...

Dhaka, February 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday claimed victory in the general elections of the South Asian nation, as results are being processed for the polls to elect a government that would replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the...

Dhaka, February 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) appeared to be solidifying its lead over its former ally, Jamaat-e-Islami, as the counting of votes for the crucial general elections, aimed at replacing the interim administration, progressed late on Thursday night. This administration...

Dhaka, February 11 Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman said on Wednesday that his party would work to build "strong, respectful, and mutually beneficial" relations with India if voted into power.Rahman made the comments during a meeting with a group of journalists in Dhaka on the...