POLITICS
RPP Chair Lingden casts vote
RPP Chair Lingden casts vote
Voting for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections-2026 has been underway since 7:00 AM today.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Over 4.4 million votes cast by 1 PM in HoR snap polls
Over 4.4 million votes cast by 1 PM in HoR snap polls
According to the Election Commission, a total of 4,455,790 votes had been cast by 1 PM in the polling that began at 7 AM.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Oli confident of UML majority, says he will lead govt
Oli confident of UML majority, says he will lead govt
“I am confident that a UML-led government will be formed. Even if the majority does not come, UML will be the principal party,” he said.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Voting halted at one polling center in Syangja over unstamped ballots
Voting halted at one polling center in Syangja over unstampe...
The suspension was due to polling officials failing to stamp the ballots, prompting a halt in the voting process.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
HoR polls: 18 percent turnout till 12:00 noon
HoR polls: 18 percent turnout till 12:00 noon
The EC system has received information that 3,163,736 votes (around 18 percent) were cast. The voting is taking place enthusiastically across the country, it has been said.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
104-year-old woman votes in Mechinagar
104-year-old woman votes in Mechinagar
The voter in Jhapa Constituency-1, local Tulasa Koirala, cast her vote. She had come to the polling station with the support of her son and grandson.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
133 vehicles seized in Kapilvastu for operating without permission during election
133 vehicles seized in Kapilvastu for operating without perm...
Security personnel took control of the vehicles that were operating without valid passes. The District Police Office and its subordinate units had seized 133 vehicles by Thursday noon, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ripendrakumar Singh confirmed.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Poll staff arrested for urging voters to vote for ‘bell’ symbol
Poll staff arrested for urging voters to vote for ‘bell’ sym...
Meanwhile, Chitwan police also arrested two other individuals on charges of engaging in anti-election activities.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Former President Yadav confident people will back forces that protect the constitution
Former President Yadav confident people will back forces tha...
Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at BP Koirala Secondary School in Laxminiya Rural Municipality-4, he urged voters to elect democratic representatives who would safeguard the Constitution and address the aspirations of the new generation.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Inmates cast votes in HoR snap elections
Inmates cast votes in HoR snap elections
Inmates across various districts participated in voting under the House of Representatives elections through temporary polling stations set up inside prison premises.
Mar 05, 2026