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

POLITICS

Former President Yadav confident people will back forces that protect the constitution

Former President Yadav confident people will back forces that protect the constitution

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at BP Koirala Secondary School in Laxminiya Rural Municipality-4, he urged...

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at BP Koirala Secondary School in Laxminiya Rural Municipality-4, he urged...

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 p...

Inmates across various districts participated in voting under the House of Representatives elections through temporary p...

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

38 percent voter turnout recorded in Rautahat as polling continues peacefully

38 percent voter turnout recorded in Rautahat as polling continues peacefully

Chotelal Das, chief of the Rautahat District Election Office, said that a total of 165,000 voters have participated in t...

Chotelal Das, chief of the Rautahat District Election Office, said that a total of 165,000 voters have participated in t...

Mar 05, 2026