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Election Commission Reminds Stakeholders of Code of Conduct Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has once again reminded the individuals, groups, and organizations to which the code of conduct applies for the upcoming House of Representatives election. The Co...
Private Air Ambulance Crashes in Jharkhand, All Seven Aboard Killed
Kathmandu. All seven people aboard a private air ambulance, which took off from Ranchi, India, for Delhi, died when it crashed in the Chatra district of Jharkhand on Monday evening. The Directorate...
All Parties in Jumla Agree to Strict Enforcement of Election Code of Conduct Ahead of By-election
Jumla. With only nine days remaining until the House of Representatives by-election scheduled for February 21, all political parties in Jumla have reached a consensus to strictly enforce the electi...
Oral Complaints Rise in Kanchanpur Amid Intensifying Election Campaigning, Written Reports Remain Low
Kanchanpur. As the campaigning for the upcoming House of Representatives election intensifies, oral complaints regarding violations of the election code of conduct are increasing in Kanchanpur. How...
Press Council Nepal Urges Media to Remain Fully Impartial and Accountable During Election Period
Kathmandu. The Press Council Nepal has urged the media to remain fully impartial and accountable during the election period. The Council, which is regularly monitoring mass media operating within t...
Election Officials Inspect Highly Sensitive Polling Stations in Remote Dang District
Dang. A team led by the Chief Election Officer of Dang inspected two highly sensitive polling stations in remote areas of the district, deprived of physical infrastructure, in view of the House of ...
Female Doctor Shot Dead in Pakistan After Dispute Over Waiting Area
A female doctor was shot dead in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The shooting occurred following an argument after the doctor asked male individuals who arrived with a female patient to wa...
Manchester United Edges Everton 1-0 in Premier League Clash
Kathmandu. Manchester United secured a crucial three points on Tuesday by defeating Everton 1-0 in a Premier League fixture. The game's sole decisive goal was scored by Benjamin Sesko in the 71st ...
Department of Commerce Conducts Inspections on 26 Firms Amid Election Period to Curb Illegal Activities
Kathmandu. With the objective of stopping illegal activities in the market during the election period and protecting consumer rights, the Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection cond...
Devotees Celebrate Holi with Colors During Mithila Madhyamik Parikrama at Kanchanban
Dhanusha. Devotees participating in the Mithila Madhyamik Parikrama, the great congregation of Mithila, celebrated Holi with great joy on Monday by exchanging colors and 'abir' (colored powder) upo...
Security Forces Launch Joint Patrols in Darchula Ahead of Federal Elections
Darchula. In view of the upcoming House of Representatives elections scheduled for February 21, the three security agencies in Darchula have initiated joint patrols. The joint security patrol has b...
Voter Enthusiasm Rises in Morang Ahead of Upcoming Federal Parliament Elections
Morang. The election atmosphere is building up in every village of Morang for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for Falgun 21. The Koshi Province Election Office stated that ...
Major Political Parties Unveil Economic Reform Agendas Ahead of Elections
Major political parties have unveiled their manifestos with the goal of qualitatively improving the nation's economy. Focusing on the House of Representatives election scheduled for this coming Fal...
Nepal Rastra Bank Announces Daily Foreign Exchange Rates
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the exchange rates, the buying rate for one US Dollar is set at 145 Rupees 12 Paisa, and the selling ra...
Jhapa to Host 'Tour Jhapa by Cycle' Event to Promote Sustainable Tourism
Jhapa. A program to tour the district by bicycle has been organized under the theme 'Sustainable Tourism, Healthy Lifestyle, and Community Pride Campaign'. Club President Akash Shrestha informed th...
Western Disturbance Partially Affects Nepal, Weather Forecast Indicates Variable Conditions
Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that a partial influence of the Western Disturbance is currently affecting Nepal. Due to this influence, there is partial cloud cov...
Donors Clear Debt for Jyoti Mandal Secondary School in Myagdi
Myagdi. Donors have provided financial assistance to Jyoti Mandal Secondary School located in Bankhark, Jaljala Rural Municipality-1, making it debt-free. The school had taken out a loan by mortga...
Kirat Yakthung Chumlung Japan Concludes 7th General Convention, Elects New Executive Committee
Tokyo. The 7th General Convention of the Kirat Yakthung Chumlung Japan has concluded. Under the main theme of 'Limbuwan Autonomy, Our Commitment,' the closed session of the convention elected a new...
Building Wealth Through Infrastructure: The Financial Story Behind America’s Progress
Infrastructure has long served as the backbone of the modern economy globally. America’s economic progress demonstrates that infrastructure is not merely a physical asset but a financial foundation...
Balen Shah drops BRI-tied industrial park from poll pledge
The park, part of Belt and Road Initiative, is watched closely for Indian sensitivities due to proximity to Siliguri Corridor. The multi-billion-rupee Damak Industrial Park in Jhapa, which was lat...
Samba pleads for financial help with surgery after ANFA aid falls short
Nepal’s all-time leading goal scorer and most-accomplished footballer has sought thousands of dollars in support for her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Sabitra Bhandari aka Samba is und...
Nepali Congress Leader Shekhar Koirala Unveils Manifesto for Upcoming Elections
Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader and candidate for the House of Representatives from Morang Constituency No. 6, Dr. Shekhar Koirala, has publicly released his commitment letter for the upcoming el...
Issues of nature and conservation take a back seat in election campaigns
Conservationists say parties prioritise vote-winning projects and ignore the long-term benefits of conserving biodiversity. As political parties intensify their campaigns ahead of the March 5 elec...
Election Commission under fire for inaction on code violations
Despite hundreds of complaints and repeated clarifications, the poll body has not penalised any violators yet. Hundreds of complaints. Seventy-nine clarifications. And zero action. This is the Ele...
Voters are no longer passive listeners. They are actively seeking answers from candidates
The growing conviction that a vote must be accompanied by scrutiny suggests a maturing democratic culture, analysts say. The youth uprising in September has significantly altered Nepal’s political...
Exploring Cheese: Nutritional Benefits, Risks, and How It Differs from Paneer
Have you ever visited a restaurant? As soon as you open the menu card, your eyes fall upon items like Extra Cheese Burger, Extra Cheese Pizza, Extra Cheese Sandwich. Your mouth waters just reading ...
Former UK Ambassador to US, Lord Mandelson, Arrested by Police Over Alleged Misuse of Public Office
London. Lord Peter Mandelson, an influential figure in British politics and former Ambassador to the United States, has been arrested by police. The Metropolitan Police in London detained him on Mo...
Clash at Chinese-funded meat factory site in Sindhuli leaves seven injured
Altercation over dismissal of a local truck driver triggered violence. Three seriously injured. Police have tightened security at under-construction plant. Two Nepali and five Chinese workers were...
NC President Thapa unveils his election commitments for Sarlahi-4 people
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa on Monday unveiled a separate nine-point commitment specifically for his constituency Sarlahi-4.
Jawalakhel, Planning defeat Nepal Police, Sankata
Jawalakhel scored three past Nepal Police, while Planning put four past Sankata. Both the winners kept a clean sheet. Jawalakhel Youth Club and Planning Boyz United registered dominating victories...
A decade of work on display in ‘Contours of Two’
Artists Kapil Mani Dixit and Roshan Bhandari reflect on memory and nostalgia. ‘Contours of Two’ opened at the Music Art Gallery in Sanepa on February 21. The show features works by artists Kapil M...
Parsa District Security Committee Completes Inspection of 165 Polling Stations Ahead of Elections
Parsa. The District Security Committee has completed the monitoring and inspection of 165 polling stations in Parsa district. There are 167 polling stations in the district. Only two polling statio...
From student to server, a Vipassana journey
Vipassana isn’t about escaping the world; it’s about understanding it. In May 2025, I joined a 10-day adult Vipassana course at the Kotdada Meditation Centre, located in the hills of Godawari. Und...
30 percent of planned infrastructure projects in limbo due to defective laws: FCAN
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Around 30 percent of government-planned infrastructure projects have been stalled over the past decade, primarily due to a lack of effective laws and policies, according to the F...
Man Arrested in Saptari for Burning CPN-UML Flag and Using Abusive Language
Saptari. Police have taken a young man into custody in Saptari for burning the flag and banner of the CPN-UML and using obscene language. Police launched an investigation after a video went viral o...
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