POLITICS
India, US, China congratulate Nepal on peaceful HoR election
India, US, China congratulate Nepal on peaceful HoR election
India, China and the United States have congratulated Nepal on the peaceful conduct of House of Representatives (HoR) election on Thursday.According to the Election Commission, voter turnout in the HoR election was around 60 percent.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Vote counting to begin only after secure collection of ballot boxes
Vote counting to begin only after secure collection of ballo...
Ballots in remote districts including Taplejung, Rasuwa, Dolakha, Bajhang, and Rukum (Eastern) are expected to reach their respective counting centers today, while those from Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu, Gorkha, Rukum (Western), Manang, Bajura, and Humla are expected to arrive by tomorrow morning.
Mar 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Passengers urged to arrive at TIA only after confirming bookings amid Middle East flight d...
Passengers urged to arrive at TIA only after confirming book...
The advisory comes amid flight suspensions and cancellations to the Middle East due to ongoing airspace restrictions in the region.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Vote counting to be held in respective constituencies
Vote counting to be held in respective constituencies
Before starting the count, all-party meetings are held in the district and constituency levels.
Mar 05, 2026
SOCIETY
900 vehicles in the Valley face actions for breaching rules set for HoR election
900 vehicles in the Valley face actions for breaching rules...
Security officials took control of 900 vehicles in the Kathmandu Valley on Thursday after they were found operating without taking permission issued for the elections of the House of Representatives (HoR).
Mar 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Public transport resumes after polling, local authorities clear operations
Public transport resumes after polling, local authorities cl...
Anand Kafle, spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs, said that public vehicles can now run, with due consideration for the collection and security of ballot papers immediately after the elections.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Women voters' enthusiasm in voting: 'Vote first, work later'
Women voters' enthusiasm in voting: 'Vote first, work later'
"I went out thinking I would vote first and then have my lunch. This is a celebration for us. We have the right, there should be no delay in celebrating," she said.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
HoR polls concludes peacefully
HoR polls concludes peacefully
Although very few voting stations witnessed obstructions, there is no information on official postponement of the voting. The disputes that surfaced in Dolakha, Sarlahi and Rautahat districts were settled quickly.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Peaceful voting reported in Bhaktapur constituency-2
Peaceful voting reported in Bhaktapur constituency-2
Volunteers said the participation of young voters appeared relatively low compared to older voters. Nirmala Bhandari, a volunteer at the polling center, noted that the turnout of youth voters was limited, while older voters formed the majority of participants.
Mar 05, 2026
POLITICS
Jhapa-5 ballot boxes being sealed, all-party meeting today
Jhapa-5 ballot boxes being sealed, all-party meeting today
According to the Election Office, an all-party meeting will be held later today. Vote counting will begin following a decision taken during the meeting.
Mar 05, 2026