SOCIETY
11 detained, four liquor shops sealed for violating election code in Rupandehi
11 detained, four liquor shops sealed for violating election...
According to Krishna Kumar Chand, spokesperson for the District Police Office, the individuals were involved in the sale, distribution, and transport of alcohol, which is prohibited during the election period to ensure a fair, peaceful, and safe voting environment.
Mar 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Aerial patrols to be conducted nationwide on election day
Aerial patrols to be conducted nationwide on election day
The decision was made during a meeting of the Central Security Committee held on Wednesday. According to Home Ministry Deputy Spokesperson Rama Acharya Subedi, helicopter patrols will be conducted in election constituencies nationwide.
Mar 04, 2026
Market
Nepal’s first math debate circuit concludes national championship in Lalitpur
Nepal’s first math debate circuit concludes national champio...
The competition began as a multi-city rollout across Jhapa, Biratnagar, Chitwan, Lumbini, Pokhara, and Kathmandu, and has now developed into a structured national academic circuit. The initiative is led by education organization Embark UnMath.
Mar 04, 2026
POLITICS
Several leaders unable to vote for themselves
Several leaders unable to vote for themselves
CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, contesting from Jhapa–5, is registered as a voter in Suryabinayak Municipality–2, Bhaktapur, and therefore cannot vote in his constituency.
Mar 04, 2026
SOCIETY
No vehicle pass required for restricted area pass holders on election day
No vehicle pass required for restricted area pass holders on...
According to a press release by EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, individuals holding restricted area access passes issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal will not require a vehicle pass to travel between their homes and offices on election day.
Mar 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Police question Ratan Karki over silence period promotion, release him after video removal
Police question Ratan Karki over silence period promotion, r...
Although rumors circulated online claiming he had been arrested, police clarified that he was only called in for questioning and later released.
Mar 04, 2026
POLITICS
Ballot box security is polling officer’s responsibility: Home Minister Aryal
Ballot box security is polling officer’s responsibility: Hom...
“The ballot papers have been delivered from Kathmandu to the election constituency offices. From there, polling officers will carry ballot boxes to the polling stations. After voting, polling officers will place the ballot boxes securely in vehicles and transport them back to the office,&rdquo...
Mar 04, 2026
WORLD
Canada PM says Israeli-US strikes on Iran 'inconsistent with international law'
Canada PM says Israeli-US strikes on Iran 'inconsistent with...
Speaking at a gathering of the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney, Carney said Canada welcomed steps to change Iran's form of government -- which he said represented the "principal source of instability and terror" in the Middle East.
Mar 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Man arrested for creating ‘deepfake’ video claiming Modi congratulated Balen Shah
Man arrested for creating ‘deepfake’ video claiming Modi con...
The suspect, Nanda Prasad Bhatt from Bharatpur Metropolitan City–16, was taken into custody by a team from Chitwan District Police Office on Wednesday from Bharatpur–10, with technical assistance from the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau.
Mar 04, 2026
WORLD
US President Promises Insurance, Navy Escort for Oil Tankers Passing Through Hormuz
US President Promises Insurance, Navy Escort for Oil Tankers...
Iran had threatened earlier that it would attack ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with some tankers attacked. Several insurance companies informed their maritime transport customers that they dropped war insurance.
Mar 04, 2026