Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Voters face extreme hardships to cast ballot in a remote mountainous district

Voters face extreme hardships to cast ballot in a remote mou...

Some elderly voters who had descended to lower areas to escape the cold have not been able to return. As a result, only 31 people will vote in the village. A total of 14 personnel, including security and election staff, have been deployed. Of the 31 voters, four are currently at cattle sheds. After...

Some elderly voters who had descended to lower areas to escape the cold have not been able to return. As a result, only 31 people will vote in the village. A total of 14 personnel, including security and election staff, have been deployed. Of the 31 voters, four are currently at cattle sheds. After...

Mar 05, 2026

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Balendra Shah casts vote

Balendra Shah casts vote

Shah is contesting the House of Representatives election from Jhapa-5, representing the RSP.

Shah is contesting the House of Representatives election from Jhapa-5, representing the RSP.

Mar 05, 2026

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Voting to elect new HoR underway nationwide

Voting to elect new HoR underway nationwide

This is the third House of Representatives election since Nepal transitioned to a federal democratic republic after the promulgation of its new constitution in 2015. The previous elections were held in 2017 and 2022.

This is the third House of Representatives election since Nepal transitioned to a federal democratic republic after the promulgation of its new constitution in 2015. The previous elections were held in 2017 and 2022.

Mar 05, 2026

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Former Minister Kharel casts vote in Lalitpur-2

Former Minister Kharel casts vote in Lalitpur-2

Speaking briefly to journalists after voting, Kharel urged all voters to exercise their democratic right.

Speaking briefly to journalists after voting, Kharel urged all voters to exercise their democratic right.

Mar 05, 2026

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal goes to polls today: A litmus test for parties, leaders

Nepal goes to polls today: A litmus test for parties, leader...

This is not just another routine election; it has posed a stronger test for political parties, leaders, and the system itself.

This is not just another routine election; it has posed a stronger test for political parties, leaders, and the system itself.

Mar 05, 2026

Mar 05, 2026

SOCIETY

Clear weather predicted across nation today

Clear weather predicted across nation today

The DHM has noted a chance of light rain and snowfall in certain hilly and mountainous areas. 

The DHM has noted a chance of light rain and snowfall in certain hilly and mountainous areas. 

Mar 05, 2026

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Results of elections to be made public within 24 hours: EC

Results of elections to be made public within 24 hours: EC

Speaking at a press meet on Wednesday, the Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the ballot boxes will be collected and the counting will begin immediately after the voting is over.

Speaking at a press meet on Wednesday, the Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the ballot boxes will be collected and the counting will begin immediately after the voting is over.

Mar 05, 2026

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal votes today to return to the constitutional path

Nepal votes today to return to the constitutional path

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged all stakeholders to act responsibly to ensure a successful election.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged all stakeholders to act responsibly to ensure a successful election.

Mar 05, 2026

Mar 05, 2026

OPINION

From Rallies to Reflection: Choosing Nepal’s Future

From Rallies to Reflection: Choosing Nepal’s Future

Nepal’s voters face a historic moment today, as citizens cast their ballots with the responsibility to choose accountable leaders, uphold the constitution, and shape the nation’s future.

Nepal’s voters face a historic moment today, as citizens cast their ballots with the responsibility to choose accountable leaders, uphold the constitution, and shape the nation’s future.

Mar 05, 2026

Mar 05, 2026

Editorial

Democracy’s Reset Moment

Democracy’s Reset Moment

The snap election offers Nepal a decisive opportunity to restore constitutional order, stabilise governance, and renew public trust through the sovereign power of the ballot.

The snap election offers Nepal a decisive opportunity to restore constitutional order, stabilise governance, and renew public trust through the sovereign power of the ballot.

Mar 05, 2026