POLITICS

16 percent voter turnout recorded in Morang by late morning

16 percent voter turnout recorded in Morang by late morning

According to Chief District Officer Yubaraj Kattel, a total of 126,595 votes have been cast so far.

According to Chief District Officer Yubaraj Kattel, a total of 126,595 votes have been cast so far.

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 sup...

The voter in Jhapa Constituency-1, local Tulasa Koirala, cast her vote. She had come to the polling station with the sup...

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Gen-Z activists laud smooth nationwide voting

Gen-Z activists laud smooth nationwide voting

The government’s first mandate was to hold elections by March 5. Accordingly, today, the House of Representatives...

The government’s first mandate was to hold elections by March 5. Accordingly, today, the House of Representatives...

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Voting resumes at Jabadi polling station in Sarlahi

Voting resumes at Jabadi polling station in Sarlahi

The dispute escalated between polling agents affiliated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party and the Nepali Congress, leadi...

The dispute escalated between polling agents affiliated with the Rastriya Swatantra Party and the Nepali Congress, leadi...

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Over 1.9 million ballots cast in first four hours of voting across Nepal

Over 1.9 million ballots cast in first four hours of voting across Nepal

In total, 1,923,824 votes were recorded nationwide within the first four hours of polling.  

In total, 1,923,824 votes were recorded nationwide within the first four hours of polling.  

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Jhapa records 11 percent voter turnout by 11 AM

Jhapa records 11 percent voter turnout by 11 AM

According to the District Election Office, 15 percent voting was recorded in Jhapa Constituency-5.

According to the District Election Office, 15 percent voting was recorded in Jhapa Constituency-5.

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Gandaki records 20 percent voter turnout

Gandaki records 20 percent voter turnout

Rudra Neupane, spokesperson for the Provincial Election Office, said, “Within four hours, around 20 percent of vot...

Rudra Neupane, spokesperson for the Provincial Election Office, said, “Within four hours, around 20 percent of vot...

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

Disabled voter’s ballot cast against their will in Sindhupalchok

Disabled voter’s ballot cast against their will in Sindhupalchok

The incident occurred at the Ganesh Basic School polling center in Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality, where the i...

The incident occurred at the Ganesh Basic School polling center in Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality, where the i...

Mar 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold and silver prices soar globally, Nepali market stable amid election

Gold and silver prices soar globally, Nepali market stable amid election

After two days of decline, gold reached $5,169.72 per ounce, while silver increased to $84.71 per ounce.

After two days of decline, gold reached $5,169.72 per ounce, while silver increased to $84.71 per ounce.

Mar 05, 2026

POLITICS

No clash or firing in Okhaldhunga: DPO

No clash or firing in Okhaldhunga: DPO

Authorities stated that voting is currently continuing peacefully in Okhaldhunga. They also warned that individuals spre...

Authorities stated that voting is currently continuing peacefully in Okhaldhunga. They also warned that individuals spre...

Mar 05, 2026