Party manifestos and their delivery: An in-depth review

Party manifestos and their delivery: An in-depth review

While existing major political parties and emerging political parties are receiving a lot of attention in the wake of the new wave of the Gen Z revolution in early September last year, The Himalayan Times looked back at their previous manifestos (2022 House of Representatives (HoR) elections) and how firmly they stood by them before coming up with a new one to appease voters.

While existing major political parties and emerging political parties are receiving a lot of attention in the wake of the new wave of the Gen Z revolution in early September last year, The Himalayan Times looked back at their previous manifestos (2022 House of Representatives (HoR) elections) and how firmly they stood by them before coming up with a new one to appease voters.

Kathmandu 27 Jan, 2026

Kathmandu Constituency-2 experiencing election rush for new representatives

Kathmandu Constituency-2 experiencing election rush for new representatives

Kathmandu Constituency-2, which prefers to elect new representatives in each election, is experiencing a growing election fever. Election campaigning is only permitted by the Election Commission after March 16. Prior to that, candidates are prohibited from both going door-to-door to solicit votes and holding public election meetings.

Kathmandu Constituency-2, which prefers to elect new representatives in each election, is experiencing a growing election fever. Election campaigning is only permitted by the Election Commission after March 16. Prior to that, candidates are prohibited from both going door-to-door to solicit votes and holding public election meetings.

Kathmandu 27 Jan, 2026

SC orders collection of additional evidence in Lamichhane case

SC orders collection of additional evidence in Lamichhane case

The Supreme Court has ordered the collection of additional evidence in the organised crime and money laundering case against Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane.

The Supreme Court has ordered the collection of additional evidence in the organised crime and money laundering case against Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane.

Kathmandu 26 Jan, 2026

SC declines to issue interim order in Chaudhary's petition

SC declines to issue interim order in Chaudhary's petition

The next hearing of the case is scheduled for January 29.

The next hearing of the case is scheduled for January 29.

Kathmandu 25 Jan, 2026

Former comrades currently contenders in Kathmandu Constituency-1

Former comrades currently contenders in Kathmandu Constituency-1

Kathmandu Constituency-1 is expected to see one of the most interesting clashes between former colleagues from the same party.

Kathmandu Constituency-1 is expected to see one of the most interesting clashes between former colleagues from the same party.

Kathmandu 25 Jan, 2026

British Council's Cultural Protection Fund marks 10 yea

British Council's Cultural Protection Fund marks 10 yea

The British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund has marked its tenth year of operation, continuing efforts to safeguard cultural heritage at risk from conflict and climate change in Nepal and other countries.

The British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund has marked its tenth year of operation, continuing efforts to safeguard cultural heritage at risk from conflict and climate change in Nepal and other countries.

Kathmandu 23 Jan, 2026

NC President Gagan Thapa assumes office today

NC President Gagan Thapa assumes office today

Newly elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa is assuming office today following the party’s second special general convention.

Newly elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa is assuming office today following the party’s second special general convention.

Kathmandu 23 Jan, 2026

NAST's IAC empowers marginalized youth with advanced digital skills to promote self-employment in Nawalpur

NAST's IAC empowers marginalized youth with advanced digital skills to promote...

With the objective of enhancing digital literacy and reducing Nepal’s digital divide, IAC under the NAST recently conducted a three-day digital skills training program for Tharu youth in Nawalpur.

With the objective of enhancing digital literacy and reducing Nepal’s digital divide, IAC under the NAST recently conducted a three-day digital skills training program for Tharu youth in Nawalpur.

Kathmandu 22 Jan, 2026

90 Nepalis deported from US arrive on chartered flight

90 Nepalis deported from US arrive on chartered flight

The Nepal Police Bureau of Anti-Human Trafficking is conducting investigations into the cases.

The Nepal Police Bureau of Anti-Human Trafficking is conducting investigations into the cases.

Kathmandu 21 Jan, 2026

Five veterans receive Skill Hero Award at Skill Week 2026

Five veterans receive Skill Hero Award at Skill Week 2026

Five individuals from diverse professional fields were honoured with the Skill Hero Award 2026 at the closing ceremony of Skill Week 2026, organised by Glocal After School, in Lalitpur on Monday.

Five individuals from diverse professional fields were honoured with the Skill Hero Award 2026 at the closing ceremony of Skill Week 2026, organised by Glocal After School, in Lalitpur on Monday.

Kathmandu 21 Jan, 2026

SC rejects interim order in Nepali Congress leadership dispute

SC rejects interim order in Nepali Congress leadership dispute

The Supreme Court has rejected the interim order sought in a writ petition concerning the leadership dispute within the Nepali Congress (NC).

The Supreme Court has rejected the interim order sought in a writ petition concerning the leadership dispute within the Nepali Congress (NC).

Kathmandu 20 Jan, 2026

SC orders submission of files on Lamichhane's revised cases

SC orders submission of files on Lamichhane's revised cases

The Court has also summoned both parties to appear on January 22 to determine whether an interim order in the case is warranted.

The Court has also summoned both parties to appear on January 22 to determine whether an interim order in the case is warranted.

Kathmandu 20 Jan, 2026

Dahal files nomination from Rukum (East)–1

Dahal files nomination from Rukum (East)–1

The election for the House of Representatives is scheduled for March 5.

The election for the House of Representatives is scheduled for March 5.

Kathmandu 20 Jan, 2026

India hands over first tranche of election assistance to Nepal

India hands over first tranche of election assistance to Nepal

India on Monday handed over the first tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal as part of its support for the country’s preparations for the upcoming elections.

India on Monday handed over the first tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal as part of its support for the country’s preparations for the upcoming elections.

Kathmandu 20 Jan, 2026

UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer-Hamdy honoured with Ambassadors Club Recognition Award 2025

UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer-Hamdy honoured with Ambassadors Club Recognition...

The Ambassadors Club Nepal has conferred the Recognition Award 2025 on United Nations Resident Coordinator to Nepal, Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, acknowledging her leadership and contributions to Nepal’s development efforts.

The Ambassadors Club Nepal has conferred the Recognition Award 2025 on United Nations Resident Coordinator to Nepal, Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, acknowledging her leadership and contributions to Nepal’s development efforts.

Kathmandu 20 Jan, 2026

Elections will be held in fear-free environment: Acting CEC Bhandari

Elections will be held in fear-free environment: Acting CEC Bhandari

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has stated that the upcoming elections will be conducted in a free, fair, impartial, and fear-free environment.

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari has stated that the upcoming elections will be conducted in a free, fair, impartial, and fear-free environment.

Kathmandu 19 Jan, 2026

PM Karki extends best wishes on Sonam Lhosar

PM Karki extends best wishes on Sonam Lhosar

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has extended her best wishes on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has extended her best wishes on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar.

Kathmandu 19 Jan, 2026

Minister for Communications and Information Technology resigns

Minister for Communications and Information Technology resigns

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has resigned from his post.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has resigned from his post.

Kathmandu 19 Jan, 2026

Balen resigns as mayor, begins political journey

Balen resigns as mayor, begins political journey

Balendra (Balen) Shah has begun a formal political career in national politics by resigning from the position of mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

Balendra (Balen) Shah has begun a formal political career in national politics by resigning from the position of mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

Kathmandu 19 Jan, 2026

PM Karki, EC officials discuss election issues

PM Karki, EC officials discuss election issues

The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu.

The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu.

Kathmandu 18 Jan, 2026