News on Falgun 21, 2082
March 5, 2026 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Voting Underway for House of Representatives Election Across Nepal
Kathmandu. Today (Thursday), on Falgun 21, voting is taking place simultaneously across the country for the members of the House of Representatives. According to the Election Commission, voting wil...
India Denies Allowing US Navy Use of Ports for Operations Against Iran
Kathmandu. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has completely denied claims that it permitted the US Navy to use its ports for operations against Iran. Former advisor to the US Secretary of De...
Nepal Imposes Strict Restrictions on Vehicle Movement During House of Representatives Election Day
Kathmandu. The government has strictly enforced restrictions on vehicle operation on the recommendation of the Election Commission for the House of Representatives election taking place today (Thur...
Acting Chief Election Commissioner Calls Election the Greatest Ritual in Democracy
Kathmandu. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ramprasad Bhandari stated that elections are the greatest ritual in a democratic system. Issuing an appeal regarding the House of Representatives elec...
Israeli Military Announces New Wave of Powerful Airstrikes Targeting Tehran
Kathmandu. The Israeli military has announced the resumption of a series of powerful airstrikes on Iran's capital, Tehran. In a statement issued on Wednesday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...
Vote Counting for House of Representatives Election in Makwanpur to Take Place in Hetauda
Bagmati. The vote counting for both constituencies of the House of Representatives election taking place today in Makwanpur will be held at Bhutandevi Secondary School located in Hetauda Sub-Metrop...
Arsenal Maintains Premier League Lead After Narrow Victory Over Brighton
Kathmandu. Arsenal remains at the top of the table after defeating Brighton in a match held on Thursday in the Premier League. Arsenal registered a difficult 1-0 victory in the match played at Brig...
Chelsea Secures Dominant 4-1 Victory Over Aston Villa in Premier League Clash
Kathmandu. Chelsea registered a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in the English Premier League match held on Thursday. Chelsea achieved a thrilling comeback win at Aston Villa's home grou...
Manchester City Held to Draw by Nottingham Forest; West Ham Secures Narrow Victory Over Fulham in Premier League
Kathmandu. In the English Premier League matches held early Thursday according to Nepali time, Manchester City was held to a draw by Nottingham Forest, while West Ham United secured a hard-fought v...
Newcastle Stuns Manchester United with Late Winner Despite Red Card in Premier League Clash
Kathmandu. In a competitive match held early Thursday morning in the English Premier League, Newcastle United defeated Manchester United by a score of 2-1. Newcastle stunned United with a goal in t...
Nepal votes today
A total of 18,903,689 voters will determine the fate of 6,541 candidates vying for 275 seats in the House of Representatives. The stage is set for Thursday’s elections, which are being held follow...
Nepal Rastra Bank Sets Thursday's Foreign Exchange Rates
Kathmandu. The Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Thursday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at 147.15 rupees and the selling rate at 147.75...
Voter arrivals create ‘Dashain atmosphere’ in villages
By Wednesday evening, over 900,000 residents had left the Valley to cast their votes in parliamentary election. Dinesh Shrestha, originally from Bidur of Nuwakot and now living in Kathmandu, is re...
Every update from Gulf makes hearts race in Nepali homes
Parents receive any piece of information nervously as rumours and reports of missile strikes fuel their fears. As the ongoing war in the Persian Gulf reverberates across the region, the tremors ar...
High-Pressure System Dominates Nepal's Upper Atmosphere, Eastern Region Affected by Low Pressure
Kathmandu. Currently, the influence of a high-pressure system is present in the upper atmosphere of Nepal. Similarly, the influence of a low-pressure system is present in the lower atmosphere near ...
Nepal Holds General Elections Amidst Post-Jana Andolan Context
Voting is taking place today for the House of Representatives elections, held under the special circumstances following the Jana Andolan movement. Voting will occur in a single phase across all 77 ...
Independent Candidate Arrested in Rupandehi on Banking Fraud Charges
Rupandehi. Mahendra Yadav, 48, an independent candidate from Rupandehi Constituency No. 3 residing in Siddharthanagar Municipality-7, has been arrested in connection with a banking offense case. A...
Democracy’s Reset Moment
As the nation votes today to elect a new House of Representatives (HoR), Nepal stands at a critical juncture. The snap election, announced 22 months ahead of schedule following the Gen Z protest on...
Youth Stabbed in Rautahat Following Dispute Over Alcohol Consumption
Rautahat. A young man was stabbed during a fight that ensued after consuming intoxicants in Karkach Tol of Dewahi Gonahi Municipality-6, Rautahat. Police stated that a dispute arose between local 2...
Tourist Arrivals Surge in Manang Alongside Voter Turnout for Elections
Manang. The arrival of tourists is increasing alongside the number of voters here. The hustle and bustle of tourists has started to increase along with the voters who came to cast their votes today...
Nepal Holds House of Representatives Election Amid Special Post-Jana Andolan Circumstances
Voting is taking place across the country today for the House of Representatives election, held under special circumstances following the Jana Andolan movement. A total of 18,903,689 voters are reg...
Israel Launches Intense Airstrikes Across Iran Targeting Security Forces; Death Toll Rises
Tehran. On the fifth day of joint US and Israeli attacks, Israel has launched fierce airstrikes targeting security forces across Iran. The death toll from these attacks has reached 1,045. In respon...
Voters queue up before dawn in Chitwan
Polling to elect House of Representatives members will begin at 7am across 162 polling centres in the district. Voters began arriving at polling centres in Chitwan before dawn on Thursday, hours b...
From Rallies to Reflection: Choosing Nepal’s Future
As the chill of winter begins its slow retreat, Nepal’s feverish election campaign has finally drawn to a close. From midnight on Monday, the legally mandated silent period came into effect, abrupt...
Top Officials and Political Leaders to Cast Votes in Federal Elections Across Nepal
Very important dignitaries, key political leaders, and distinguished personalities from society will cast their votes today at designated polling centers for the election of the House of Representa...
US Air Force Suffers Major Loss as Kuwaiti Jet Mistakenly Downs Three F-15 Fighters
Washington D.C. The US Air Force has suffered significant losses during its military campaign against Iran under Operation Epic Fury. It has been revealed that three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter j...
World Marks Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day Amid Rising Global Tensions
Kathmandu. Today is the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. This day is being observed in various countries around the world with awareness programs related to contro...
Ratopati Launches Dedicated Portal for Comprehensive House of Representatives Election Results Coverage
Kathmandu. Arrangements have been made for viewing all updates and results related to the House of Representatives election results directly through Ratopati. For this purpose, Ratopati News Networ...
Voting begins across Nepal in snap parliamentary elections
Polling underway from 7am to 5pm in all 77 districts. Voting began across Nepal on Thursday for the House of Representatives elections, held after the September Gen Z movement led to the fall of t...
Over 1.87 Million Voters to Cast Ballots in Gandaki Province Federal Elections
Pokhara. Today is the House of Representatives election. More than 1.87 million voters from Gandaki Province are casting their votes. According to the Election Commission, the voter list for Gandak...
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