POLITICS

50 percent voter turnout recorded in Sudurpashchim

50 percent voter turnout recorded in Sudurpashchim

A total of 1,176 polling locations and 2,199 polling stations have been designated across the province.

A total of 1,176 polling locations and 2,199 polling stations have been designated across the province.

Mar 05, 2026

WORLD

Second Iranian ship heading to Sri Lanka after submarine attack

Second Iranian ship heading to Sri Lanka after submarine attack

A second Iranian warship was heading towards Sri Lanka's territorial waters Thursday, a day after a US submarine destroy...

A second Iranian warship was heading towards Sri Lanka's territorial waters Thursday, a day after a US submarine destroy...

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

NWPP Chair Bijukchhe casts vote

NWPP Chair Bijukchhe casts vote

After voting, he told the media that the parliament and government to be formed after the election should focus on addre...

After voting, he told the media that the parliament and government to be formed after the election should focus on addre...

Mar 05, 2026

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.

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...

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 prin...

“I am confident that a UML-led government will be formed. Even if the majority does not come, UML will be the prin...

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Voting halted at one polling center in Syangja over unstamped ballots

Voting halted at one polling center in Syangja over unstamped ballots

The suspension was due to polling officials failing to stamp the ballots, prompting a halt in the voting process.

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 en...

The EC system has received information that 3,163,736 votes (around 18 percent) were cast. The voting is taking place en...

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

133 vehicles seized in Kapilvastu for operating without permission during election

133 vehicles seized in Kapilvastu for operating without permission during election

Security personnel took control of the vehicles that were operating without valid passes. The District Police Office and...

Security personnel took control of the vehicles that were operating without valid passes. The District Police Office and...

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’ symbol

Meanwhile, Chitwan police also arrested two other individuals on charges of engaging in anti-election activities. 

Meanwhile, Chitwan police also arrested two other individuals on charges of engaging in anti-election activities. 

Mar 05, 2026