KATHMANDU, May 11: People residing temporarily in Kathmandu Valley due to various reasons are returning to their home to cast their votes in the May 13 local level election.

RAUTAHAT, May 11: Clashes broke out between the cadres of two parties in Sarlahi on Tuesday evening– the last day of the election campaign.

Election silence period: What cannot be done

Published On: May 10, 2022 05:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 10: The silence period for the local level election commences from midnight today. The country is going to the local election on May 13.

KATHMANDU, May 10: Weightlifter and gold medalist of the 13th South Asian Games, Sanju Chaudhary, has been found dead today.

Liquor sale and consumption banned in view of local polls

Published On: May 10, 2022 03:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 10: The district administration offices (DAOs) in all three districts of the Kathmandu Valley have decided to ban the supply and consumption of alcoholic products in view of the May 13 local level elections.

KATHMANDU, May 10: Nearly half of the voters have been deprived of their right to vote in the upcoming local level election on May 13. According to estimates, more than 20 percent of the total population (29,192,480) or about 6 million voters are abroad. That's more than half the total votes to be cast.

NC cadres attacked with Khukuri in Rolpa

Published On: May 10, 2022 12:56 PM NPT By: Republica

ROLPA, May 10: As many as two members of the Nepali Congress (NC) were injured after some cadres of CPN (Maoist Center) attacked them with sharp weapons including a Khukuri in Gangadev Rural Municipality at around 8PM on Monday.

KATHMANDU, May 10: The home ministry has said that anyone found carrying out anti-election activities, disturbing the law and order in society and obstructing the voters from the opportunity of selecting their representatives independently will face action as per the law.

KATHMANDU, May 10: The Election Commission (EC) has decided to make arrangements of tarpaulins  to protect the election materials and conduct the voting process unhindered even if rain occurs on May 13, the election day for local level polls.

Govt declares public holiday on May 13

Published On: May 10, 2022 11:18 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 10: The government has announced a public holiday on May 13, the day of local polls.