SOCIETY
Security beefed up at border checkpoints to ensure peaceful voting
Security beefed up at border checkpoints to ensure peaceful...
An informal border coordination meeting between officials from both countries' border areas has been held and the meeting decided to make the security at the Nepal-India border areas stringent in view of the elections.
Mar 04, 2026
SOCIETY
EOC Nepal mobilises 700 observers in view of March 5 polls
EOC Nepal mobilises 700 observers in view of March 5 polls
It stated that, compared to past elections, the use of social media is more widespread this time. The EOC has formed a special technical team to closely monitor potential violations of the election code of conduct through the misuse of cyberspace.
Mar 04, 2026
SOCIETY
How will the weather be on election day?
How will the weather be on election day?
According to the DHM, while there will be no possibility of rain, the weather in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces will be partly cloudy with intermittent sunshine. The weather in other areas is expected to remain generally clear.
Mar 04, 2026
POLITICS
Central Security Committee confirms election security preparedness
Central Security Committee confirms election security prepar...
According to Anand Kafle, Head of Security and Coordination Division at the Home Ministry, all security agencies provided briefings during the meeting, after which the committee confirmed that election security arrangements are finalized.
Mar 04, 2026
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