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Kathmandu, March 5 – As parliamentary elections began in Nepal on Thursday, voters shared their expectations for the upcoming government, emphasizing the need for stronger security and effective governance in the country. Many voters said that ensuring safety and stability should be the top...

Kathmandu, March 5 Nepal, which held elections on Thursday morning, the first since a violent protest by Gen Z that ousted the K P Sharma Oli-led government last year, recorded a turnout of about six per cent by 9:30 am, according to the Election Commission.Nepalese citizens began reaching...

Kathmandu, March 5 Nepalese began arriving at polling booths on Thursday morning to cast their votes in the crucial general elections, the first since a violent protest led by young people last year, which toppled the K P Sharma Oli-led government.More than 18.9 million eligible Nepalese will...

Kathmandu, March 4 Hundreds of thousands of Nepalese voters will cast their ballots on Thursday in the crucial general elections, the first since a violent protest led by young people ousted the K.P. Sharma Oli-led government last year.More than 18.9 million eligible Nepalese voters will...

Kathmandu, March 4 – A day before Nepal goes to the polls on Thursday, there is a sense of anticipation that the mandate will give a clear majority to one party, that the government will be inclusive and democratic, and work for the country’s progress, voicing a need for “change”.From living...

Kathmandu, March 2 Political parties and candidates in Nepal concluded their electioneering activities at midnight on Monday, as the silence period began for the general elections scheduled for March 5.With the start of the silence period, no one is allowed to campaign for or against any...

Kathmandu, March 2 Holi celebrations began in Nepal, with President Ramchandra Paudel stating that the festival may inspire people to end social anomalies and harmful customs.President Paudel extended greetings as the festival of colors was observed in the hilly districts of the country...

Kathmandu, February 28 On Saturday, Nepal advised its citizens in West Asian countries to "stay vigilant, exercise caution, and maintain regular contact with the community," adding that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region.Nepal's civil aviation authority said that...

February 27, New Delhi – Preparations are underway in Nepal for the upcoming election of the House of Representatives, with polling stations located in border regions placed under strict surveillance.To ensure a peaceful electoral process, security agencies are closely monitoring polling...

New Delhi, February 26 The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition by a businessman from Ghaziabad, who alleged negligence by the central government, resulting in the death of his wife in Kathmandu during the Gen-Z protests in Nepal last year.The petitioner, Rambir Singh...

Kathmandu, February 25 Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, met with Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma on Wednesday and discussed bilateral issues.Ambassador Zhang met with Minister Sharma at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.A statement from the Ministry of...

February 23, New Delhi – At least 17 people, including two foreigners, were killed in a bus accident near Charaundi in the Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality of Dhading along the Prithvi Highway on Monday.The bus, traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu, plunged into the Trishuli River. Among the...

In Nepal, 17 people, including two foreigners, died in a bus accident near Charaundi in the Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality of Dhading, along the Prithvi Highway, early this morning. The bus, traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu, had plunged into the Trishuli River. It has been reported that...

Kathmandu, February 23 At least 18 people were killed when a passenger bus fell into the Trishuli River near Gajuri in the Dhading district of Nepal early Monday morning.Twenty-six passengers were injured in the accident, which occurred when a bus traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu plunged...

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...

New Delhi, February 19 – Days ahead of Nepal’s scheduled parliamentary elections, former King Gyanendra Shah called for their postponement on Wednesday, warning that holding polls amid ongoing nationwide dissatisfaction could deepen political instability and spark further conflict, according to...

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...

New Delhi, February 18 – When Nepal holds its general elections on March 5, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will be among the candidates vying to govern the small Himalayan country, unlike its South Asian neighbor, Bangladesh, where former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to flee and seek...

Kathmandu, February 18: India and Nepal have signed an updated Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters in Kathmandu, enabling the competent authorities of the two countries to cooperate in criminal investigations and legal proceedings.Following years of negotiations, the...

Kathmandu, February 17 Nepal's electoral body on Tuesday appealed to the media not to disclose the results of opinion polls before the general elections, as it may damage a "healthy competitive environment."Nepal is scheduled to hold the House of Representatives elections on March 5, the first...