POLITICS
RSP candidate Gautam elected HoR member from Makwanpur-1
RSP candidate Gautam elected HoR member from Makwanpur-1
Under the House of Representatives election, Prakash Gautam of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been elected from Makwanpur-1.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
NCP’s Yuvraj Dulal elected from Sindhupalchok-2
NCP’s Yuvraj Dulal elected from Sindhupalchok-2
Dulal secured victory with 21,320 votes. His closest rival, Banshalal Tamang of the Nepali Congress, received 18,520 votes. The margin between winner Dulal and runner-up Tamang was 2,730 votes.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
Only Dahal and Lamichhane survive as top leaders face defeat amid RSP surge
Only Dahal and Lamichhane survive as top leaders face defeat...
Nepal’s parliamentary race has delivered a major political upset, with only Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Rabi Lamichhane among top leaders securing seats while several heavyweight figures suffer unexpected defeats amid a surge for the RSP.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
RSP candidate KP Khanal wins in Kailali-2
RSP candidate KP Khanal wins in Kailali-2
KP Khanal from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has emerged victorious in Kailali Constituency No. 2. Election Officer Indra Prasad Shrestha reported that Khanal secured 19,570 votes.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
RSP's Dumre elected as HoR member from Syangja-2
RSP's Dumre elected as HoR member from Syangja-2
Election Officer Rishi Paudel said that Dumre was elected with 25,354 votes. Similarly, Nepali Congress's Bhagwat Prakash Malla received 20,830 votes and CPN-UML's Khim Bahadur Thapa received 14,108 votes.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
NC's Shahi elected HoR Member from Mugu
NC's Shahi elected HoR Member from Mugu
According to Chief Election Officer Min Bahadur Kunwar, Khadak Bahadur Shahi won the election with 7,914 votes. Shahi's closest competitor, Purna Bahadur Rokaya of the CPN (UML) received 6,718 votes, while Chandra Bahadur Shahi of the Nepali Communist Party received 5,558 votes.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
Gen-Z protest probe commission holds Oli, Lekhak responsible for the unrest
Gen-Z protest probe commission holds Oli, Lekhak responsible...
The report identifies former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli as the principal figure responsible, while former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak is also held accountable. It states that the shutdown of social media platforms angered young people and that the government failed to seek a political solution, ul...
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
Defeat in Jhapa puts Oli under pressure as calls grow for leadership accountability
Defeat in Jhapa puts Oli under pressure as calls grow for le...
Within the UML, discussions about leadership accountability have begun to surface more openly. Party insiders say a growing section of leaders and grassroots activists believe the results demand serious reflection on the party’s organisational strategy and leadership style.
Mar 08, 2026
Health
Kathmandu’s air turns hazardous as haze blankets valley
Kathmandu’s air turns hazardous as haze blankets valley
The thick smog, visible from early morning until late evening, has left the valley shrouded in a blanket of dust and pollutants, with many residents complaining of burning eyes, throat irritation and breathing discomfort.
Mar 08, 2026
Entertainment
Women-centric Nepali film ‘Tika (Stateless Soul)’ announced on Women’s Day
Women-centric Nepali film ‘Tika (Stateless Soul)’ announced...
Directed by Shankar Karki, the film aims to highlight the struggles, self-respect, identity, and self-reliance of women in Nepali society.
Mar 08, 2026