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EC conducts orientation for national observer organisations

Nepal, Feb. 7 -- The Election Commission (EC) has organised an orientation for national election observer organisations, focusing on the dos and don'ts for election observers. EC Joint Secretary Nara... Read More


Dang-3 race likely to be a four-cornered contest among NC, UML, NCP and RSP

Nepal, Feb. 7 -- The electoral battle in Dang-3 has taken shape as a four-way contest between the Nepali Congress (NC), CPN-UML, Nepali Communist Party (NCP) and the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), wi... Read More


NC President Thapa says he is not a tourist candidate in Sarlahi

Nepal, Feb. 7 -- Nepali Congress (NC) leader Gagan Thapa has said that he is contesting from Sarlahi-4 not as a "tourist candidate" but to stand with the people and connect the sentiments of the hills... Read More


PM Karki expresses grief over the death of actor Thapa

Nepal, Feb. 7 -- Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expressed profound grief over the untimely death of Sunil Thapa, a popular actor in the Nepali cinema sector. In a message of condolence today, Prime... Read More


UML chair Oli says video of cash burning at Deuba residence was 'AI-generated'

Nepal, Feb. 7 -- CPN-UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has claimed that a video circulated during the Gen Z protests-purportedly showing cash being burned at the residence of then Nepa... Read More


HoR polls 27 days away: Ballots printed for 60 districts

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- With 27 days remaining until the election, the Election Commission said ballot printing has been completed for 60 districts, while packing work is moving ahead at full pace. The comm... Read More


BFIs cut lending rates by 1.57 percentage points over the past year due to excess liquidity

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) lowered interest rates on both loans and deposits over the past year as weak economic activity and excess liquidity constrained business growth... Read More


One killed in 'syringe' attack in Jhapa

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- One person has been killed in a syringe attack in Bhadrakpur Municipality-10, Satrabighe, Jhapa. According to the District Police Office, local Khem Dhakal died after being attacked b... Read More


NC to contest all seats independently, rules out pre-poll alliances.

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- Nepali Congress (NC) has ruled out forming any electoral alliances ahead of the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election, stating that the party will contest independe... Read More


Gold and silver prices decline

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- Gold prices in the local market have declined again today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, gold is being traded at Rs 291,000 per tolaon Fr... Read More