Republica https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles en-us Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:45:29 +0545 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:45:29 +0545 Fuel supply to remain normal during election, NOC says https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/fuel-supply-will-remain-uninterrupted-during-election-period-too-noc-says-21-89.html The NOC has urged consumers to cooperate with the NOC only by purchasing the required quantity of petroleum products.

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Fuel supply to remain normal during election, NOC says

The NOC has urged consumers to cooperate with the NOC only by purchasing the required quantity of petroleum products.

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:42:49 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/fuel-supply-will-remain-uninterrupted-during-election-period-too-noc-says-21-89.html
Two days to elections: EC directs monitoring officers to implement code of conducts https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/two-days-to-elections-ec-directs-monitoring-officers-to-implement-code-of-c-91-12.html The EC has directed the concerned officials to effectively implement the code of conduct as per the provisions stated in the Election Code of Conduct, 2082 BS.

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Two days to elections: EC directs monitoring officers to implement code of conducts

The EC has directed the concerned officials to effectively implement the code of conduct as per the provisions stated in the Election Code of Conduct, 2082 BS.

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/two-days-to-elections-ec-directs-monitoring-officers-to-implement-code-of-c-91-12.html
Energy prices soar on Iran war fallout, stocks slide https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/energy-prices-soar-on-iran-war-fallout-stocks-slide-60-91.html European natural gas prices rocketed more than 50 percent higher after Qatar's state-run energy firm said it had halted liquefied natural gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases.

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Energy prices soar on Iran war fallout, stocks slide

European natural gas prices rocketed more than 50 percent higher after Qatar's state-run energy firm said it had halted liquefied natural gas production following Iranian attacks on facilities at two of its main gas processing bases.

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:40:22 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/energy-prices-soar-on-iran-war-fallout-stocks-slide-60-91.html
'No indication' Iran nuclear installations hit: IAEA https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/no-indication-iran-nuclear-installations-hit-iaea-22-82.html Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reza Najafi said the key nuclear site Natanz had been attacked, without specifying further.    

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'No indication' Iran nuclear installations hit: IAEA

Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Reza Najafi said the key nuclear site Natanz had been attacked, without specifying further.    

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/no-indication-iran-nuclear-installations-hit-iaea-22-82.html
Three individuals apprehended for drug possession https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/three-individuals-apprehended-for-drug-possession-35-34.html The suspects were held while coming to Nepal from India.

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Three individuals apprehended for drug possession

The suspects were held while coming to Nepal from India.

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/three-individuals-apprehended-for-drug-possession-35-34.html
Iran war spreads with strikes across Middle East and beyond https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/iran-war-spreads-with-strikes-across-middle-east-and-beyond-89-53.html The Israeli military said it began new strikes on Tehran, as AFP reporters in the Iranian capital heard explosions ring out on the third day of the US-Israeli joint assault and blasts rocked Lebanon's capital Beirut.

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Iran war spreads with strikes across Middle East and beyond

The Israeli military said it began new strikes on Tehran, as AFP reporters in the Iranian capital heard explosions ring out on the third day of the US-Israeli joint assault and blasts rocked Lebanon's capital Beirut.

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/iran-war-spreads-with-strikes-across-middle-east-and-beyond-89-53.html
China backs Iran 'defending sovereignty', vows to push for peace https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/china-backs-iran-defending-sovereignty-vows-to-push-for-peace-60-15.html Hundreds have died in Iran since Saturday when the United States and Israel began striking dozens of targets in the country.

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China backs Iran 'defending sovereignty', vows to push for peace

Hundreds have died in Iran since Saturday when the United States and Israel began striking dozens of targets in the country.

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/china-backs-iran-defending-sovereignty-vows-to-push-for-peace-60-15.html
Iran war spreads with strikes across Middle East and beyond https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/iran-war-spreads-with-strikes-across-middle-east-and-beyond-83-80.html The Israeli military said it began new strikes on Tehran, as AFP reporters in the Iranian capital heard explosions ring out on the third day of the US-Israeli joint assault and blasts rocked Lebanon's capital Beirut. 

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Iran war spreads with strikes across Middle East and beyond

The Israeli military said it began new strikes on Tehran, as AFP reporters in the Iranian capital heard explosions ring out on the third day of the US-Israeli joint assault and blasts rocked Lebanon's capital Beirut. 

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:30:44 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/iran-war-spreads-with-strikes-across-middle-east-and-beyond-83-80.html
Remember us as Nepali Congress of 2015 BS, not 2074 BS: Gagan Thapa https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/remember-us-as-nepali-congress-of-2015-bs-not-2074-bs-gagan-thapa-55-22.html Speaking to journalists during an election door-to-door campaign and public interaction program in Sarlahi on Monday, Thapa acknowledged that voters — including party cadres — have expressed numerous grievances regarding the party’s power-centric politics and coalition practices.

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Remember us as Nepali Congress of 2015 BS, not 2074 BS: Gagan Thapa

Speaking to journalists during an election door-to-door campaign and public interaction program in Sarlahi on Monday, Thapa acknowledged that voters — including party cadres — have expressed numerous grievances regarding the party’s power-centric politics and coalition practices.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:06:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/remember-us-as-nepali-congress-of-2015-bs-not-2074-bs-gagan-thapa-55-22.html
Kailali Votes: NC and UML face RSP challenge across five seats https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/kailali-votes-nc-and-uml-face-rsp-challenge-across-five-seats-29-97.html Kailali, located in the Sudurpaschim Province, has the highest number of constituencies in the region, with five parliamentary seats. As the election approaches, competition in Kailali is becoming increasingly intense.

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Kailali Votes: NC and UML face RSP challenge across five seats

Kailali, located in the Sudurpaschim Province, has the highest number of constituencies in the region, with five parliamentary seats. As the election approaches, competition in Kailali is becoming increasingly intense.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:20:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/kailali-votes-nc-and-uml-face-rsp-challenge-across-five-seats-29-97.html
Countering Trade Deficit vs Trust Deficit https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/countering-trade-deficit-vs-trust-deficit-29-46.html If Nepal treats these twin tracks in parallel, the trade account can be improved not only by temporary inflows or commodity cycles but by a durable expansion of productive, tradable activity- and by the restored trust that drives any modern trading economy.

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Countering Trade Deficit vs Trust Deficit

If Nepal treats these twin tracks in parallel, the trade account can be improved not only by temporary inflows or commodity cycles but by a durable expansion of productive, tradable activity- and by the restored trust that drives any modern trading economy.

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:20:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/countering-trade-deficit-vs-trust-deficit-29-46.html
Elections and the Test of Institutions https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/elections-and-the-test-of-institutions-73-78.html Nepal’s democracy will endure not through the rise of any single leader, but through the strength, accountability and resilience of its institutions.

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Elections and the Test of Institutions

Nepal’s democracy will endure not through the rise of any single leader, but through the strength, accountability and resilience of its institutions.

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/elections-and-the-test-of-institutions-73-78.html
Why Nepal Must Treat Road Safety as a National Priority https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/why-nepal-must-treat-road-safety-as-a-national-priority-71-85.html Road accidents are one of the most fatal, human-induced causes of mortality in Nepal. 

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Why Nepal Must Treat Road Safety as a National Priority

Road accidents are one of the most fatal, human-induced causes of mortality in Nepal. 

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:40:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/why-nepal-must-treat-road-safety-as-a-national-priority-71-85.html
Inflow of tourists increases 19 percent to 115,442 in February https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/inflow-of-tourists-increases-19-percent-to-115442-in-february-13-62.html Tourists' inflow in the country surged by 19.15 percent in February.

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Inflow of tourists increases 19 percent to 115,442 in February

Tourists' inflow in the country surged by 19.15 percent in February.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:50:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/inflow-of-tourists-increases-19-percent-to-115442-in-february-13-62.html
Two dead in Ramechhap vehicle crash carrying election staff and materials https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/two-dead-in-ramechhap-vehicle-crash-carrying-election-staff-and-materials-93-86.html Those who lost their lives in the accident have been identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Nepal Police Parshuram Yadav and polling officer Dor Prasad Ghimire, who was deployed at the Ward Office Building polling center (Station ‘B’) in Ramechhap Municipality-3, Sanghutar.

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Two dead in Ramechhap vehicle crash carrying election staff and materials

Those who lost their lives in the accident have been identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Nepal Police Parshuram Yadav and polling officer Dor Prasad Ghimire, who was deployed at the Ward Office Building polling center (Station ‘B’) in Ramechhap Municipality-3, Sanghutar.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:33:31 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/two-dead-in-ramechhap-vehicle-crash-carrying-election-staff-and-materials-93-86.html
Multiple voting in the same election to bring a fine of up to Rs 25,000 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/multiple-voting-in-the-same-election-to-bring-a-fine-of-up-to-rs-25000-90-33.html The Election Commission (EC) has warned voters not to vote multiple times in a single election. If a person is caught voting more than once, the presiding polling officer has the authority to impose a fine of up to Rs 25,000.

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Multiple voting in the same election to bring a fine of up to Rs 25,000

The Election Commission (EC) has warned voters not to vote multiple times in a single election. If a person is caught voting more than once, the presiding polling officer has the authority to impose a fine of up to Rs 25,000.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/multiple-voting-in-the-same-election-to-bring-a-fine-of-up-to-rs-25000-90-33.html
MoF seeks third party intervention mechanism to safeguard share investors’ interests https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/mof-seeks-third-party-intervention-mechanism-to-safeguard-share-investors-i-30-65.html The ‘Second Five-year Financial Sector Development Strategy’ recently enforced by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) talks about establishing the CCP with an objective of protecting the rights and interests of investors.

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MoF seeks third party intervention mechanism to safeguard share investors’ interests

The ‘Second Five-year Financial Sector Development Strategy’ recently enforced by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) talks about establishing the CCP with an objective of protecting the rights and interests of investors.

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Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/mof-seeks-third-party-intervention-mechanism-to-safeguard-share-investors-i-30-65.html
Miraj clicks photo with Gagan, clarifies he did not join NC https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/miraj-clicks-photo-with-gagan-clarifies-he-did-not-join-nc-46-16.html Amid speculation that he would formally enter the party during a program organized in Sarlahi Constituency-4, Miraj said he had only attended the event to express support for NC President Gagan Kumar Thapa.

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Miraj clicks photo with Gagan, clarifies he did not join NC

Amid speculation that he would formally enter the party during a program organized in Sarlahi Constituency-4, Miraj said he had only attended the event to express support for NC President Gagan Kumar Thapa.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:56:40 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/miraj-clicks-photo-with-gagan-clarifies-he-did-not-join-nc-46-16.html
Six-yr-old girl killed in tipper accident in Kapilvastu https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/six-yr-old-girl-killed-in-tipper-accident-in-kapilvastu-25-50.html The incident occurred at Jamuni in Maharajgunj Municipality–3 along the Taulihawa–Bahadurganj section of the Hulaki Highway. The tipper truck (registration number Lu 2 Kha 6195), which was heading east, struck Prinka Pasi, the six-year-old daughter of Ram Sajan Pasi of Jamuni.

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Six-yr-old girl killed in tipper accident in Kapilvastu

The incident occurred at Jamuni in Maharajgunj Municipality–3 along the Taulihawa–Bahadurganj section of the Hulaki Highway. The tipper truck (registration number Lu 2 Kha 6195), which was heading east, struck Prinka Pasi, the six-year-old daughter of Ram Sajan Pasi of Jamuni.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:49:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/six-yr-old-girl-killed-in-tipper-accident-in-kapilvastu-25-50.html
NC launches ‘help desk’ to support Nepalis in the Middle East https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nc-launches-help-desk-to-support-nepalis-in-the-middle-east-94-51.html Thapa said the help desk has been established to facilitate support for Nepalis facing difficulties abroad, as well as for passengers stranded at Tribhuvan International Airport due to flight disruptions.

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NC launches ‘help desk’ to support Nepalis in the Middle East

Thapa said the help desk has been established to facilitate support for Nepalis facing difficulties abroad, as well as for passengers stranded at Tribhuvan International Airport due to flight disruptions.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:55:47 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nc-launches-help-desk-to-support-nepalis-in-the-middle-east-94-51.html
Petrol sales in Kathmandu Valley nearly double amid Middle East tension, holiday rush https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/petrol-sales-in-kathmandu-valley-nearly-double-amid-middle-east-tension-hol-26-31.html Panic buying gripped fuel stations across the country on Sunday as motorists rushed to stock up on petrol and diesel, pushing single-day sales to nearly double the usual volume.

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Petrol sales in Kathmandu Valley nearly double amid Middle East tension, holiday rush

Panic buying gripped fuel stations across the country on Sunday as motorists rushed to stock up on petrol and diesel, pushing single-day sales to nearly double the usual volume.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/petrol-sales-in-kathmandu-valley-nearly-double-amid-middle-east-tension-hol-26-31.html
Shree Steels to launch IPO https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/shree-steels-to-launch-ipo-83-81.html Shree Steels Limited is set to issue an IPO. To manage the IPO process, the company has appointed Nabil Investment Banking as the issue manager.

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Shree Steels to launch IPO

Shree Steels Limited is set to issue an IPO. To manage the IPO process, the company has appointed Nabil Investment Banking as the issue manager.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/shree-steels-to-launch-ipo-83-81.html
Election campaigning banned from Monday midnight https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/election-campaigning-banned-from-monday-midnight-77-44.html According to Assistant Spokesperson of the EC, Kul Bahadur GC, the campaign silence period begins 48 hours prior to the voting day and lasts until polling concludes and polling centers are closed. As a result, parties and candidates will be prohibited from soliciting votes after midnight tonight. 

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Election campaigning banned from Monday midnight

According to Assistant Spokesperson of the EC, Kul Bahadur GC, the campaign silence period begins 48 hours prior to the voting day and lasts until polling concludes and polling centers are closed. As a result, parties and candidates will be prohibited from soliciting votes after midnight tonight. 

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/election-campaigning-banned-from-monday-midnight-77-44.html
UAE using advanced air defence to protect population: Minister Reem Al Hashimy https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/uae-using-advanced-air-defence-to-protect-population-minister-reem-al-hashi-15-45.html Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, has said the country is taking all necessary measures to safeguard its population following recent missile and drone attacks by Iran.

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UAE using advanced air defence to protect population: Minister Reem Al Hashimy

Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, has said the country is taking all necessary measures to safeguard its population following recent missile and drone attacks by Iran.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:41:46 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/uae-using-advanced-air-defence-to-protect-population-minister-reem-al-hashi-15-45.html
SC to hear habeas corpus petitions during the election holiday https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/sc-to-hear-habeas-corpus-petitions-during-the-election-holiday-31-95.html Despite the government announcing a public holiday for voting, the court has assigned judges to hear habeas corpus writ petitions on those days.

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SC to hear habeas corpus petitions during the election holiday

Despite the government announcing a public holiday for voting, the court has assigned judges to hear habeas corpus writ petitions on those days.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:20:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/sc-to-hear-habeas-corpus-petitions-during-the-election-holiday-31-95.html
Jumla registers 925 temporary voters for March 5 polls https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/jumla-registers-925-temporary-voters-for-march-5-polls-94-72.html The temporary voters are the civil employees, prisoners and inmates, and security personnel. They are planning to cast votes under the proportional category for the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election from the temporary voting centres.

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Jumla registers 925 temporary voters for March 5 polls

The temporary voters are the civil employees, prisoners and inmates, and security personnel. They are planning to cast votes under the proportional category for the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election from the temporary voting centres.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/jumla-registers-925-temporary-voters-for-march-5-polls-94-72.html
PM Karki appeals to voters to actively participate in HoR election https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/pm-karki-appeals-to-voters-to-actively-participate-in-hor-election-51-62.html She further reminded the critical, challenging and difficult time following the Gen Z movement. "Transition from the violent state to a peaceful solution and bringing country back on a constitutional track was first priority," PM Karki informed. 

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PM Karki appeals to voters to actively participate in HoR election

She further reminded the critical, challenging and difficult time following the Gen Z movement. "Transition from the violent state to a peaceful solution and bringing country back on a constitutional track was first priority," PM Karki informed. 

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/pm-karki-appeals-to-voters-to-actively-participate-in-hor-election-51-62.html
Nepali killed in Iranian strike in UAE was security guard at Abu Dhabi airport https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepali-killed-in-iranian-strike-in-uae-was-security-guard-at-abu-dhabi-airp-92-27.html The Nepali national killed in an Iranian strike in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been identified as 29-year-old Sandesh Shrestha of Gorkha.

 

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Nepali killed in Iranian strike in UAE was security guard at Abu Dhabi airport

The Nepali national killed in an Iranian strike in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been identified as 29-year-old Sandesh Shrestha of Gorkha.

 

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:23:19 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepali-killed-in-iranian-strike-in-uae-was-security-guard-at-abu-dhabi-airp-92-27.html
At least 25 killed at Pakistan's pro-Iran weekend protests https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/at-least-25-killed-at-pakistans-pro-iran-weekend-protests-17-93.html Demonstrations erupted in several major cities in Pakistan, including the southern megacity of Karachi where some protesters attempted to storm American diplomatic buildings.

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At least 25 killed at Pakistan's pro-Iran weekend protests

Demonstrations erupted in several major cities in Pakistan, including the southern megacity of Karachi where some protesters attempted to storm American diplomatic buildings.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/at-least-25-killed-at-pakistans-pro-iran-weekend-protests-17-93.html
Two people die, one injured in vehicle collision https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/two-persons-die-one-receives-injury-in-vehicle-collision-56-84.html The police impounded the bus and took under control its driver for further investigation. 

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Two people die, one injured in vehicle collision

The police impounded the bus and took under control its driver for further investigation. 

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/two-persons-die-one-receives-injury-in-vehicle-collision-56-84.html