RSP wins 102 direct seats, leads in 22 more as landslide scale becomes clear RSP wins 102 direct seats, leads in 22 more as landslide scale becomes clear The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won 102 direct seats and leads in 22 more from 164 of 165 constituencies, according to the latest figures from the Election Commission of Nepal, as the full extent of the party's victory becomes clear. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won 102 direct seats and leads in 22 more from 164 of 165 constituencies, according to the latest figures from the Election Commission of Nepal, as the full extent of the party's victory becomes clear. Nepal 08 Mar, 2026
RSP candidate Bohara wins from Kanchanpur-2 RSP candidate Bohara wins from Kanchanpur-2 Bohara secured 33,952 votes, while his nearest rival, Narayan Prakash Saud of the Nepali Congress, received 10,827 votes. Bohara secured 33,952 votes, while his nearest rival, Narayan Prakash Saud of the Nepali Congress, received 10,827 votes. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
RSP's Chand elected from Kailali-5 RSP's Chand elected from Kailali-5 Out of a total of 110,539 registered voters, 65,752 cast their ballots in the election held on March 5. Out of a total of 110,539 registered voters, 65,752 cast their ballots in the election held on March 5. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
RSP's Hari Dhakal wins HoR seat from Chitwan District-1 RSP's Hari Dhakal wins HoR seat from Chitwan District-1 Dhakal has been re-elected from the same constituency. Dhakal has been re-elected from the same constituency. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
RSP on course for outright majority as results from 163 constituencies confirm historic landslide RSP on course for outright majority as results from 163 constituencies confirm... The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading for an outright parliamentary majority of historic proportions, having won 60 seats outright and leading in 61 more from 163 of 165 constituencies declared in the direct voting count, according to the Election Commission of Nepal. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading for an outright parliamentary majority of historic proportions, having won 60 seats outright and leading in 61 more from 163 of 165 constituencies declared in the direct voting count, according to the Election Commission of Nepal. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
Balen Shah defeats Oli by nearly 50,000 votes in Jhapa-5 in election's most stunning result Balen Shah defeats Oli by nearly 50,000 votes in Jhapa-5 in election's most stunning... Balendra Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been officially elected to the House of Representatives from Jhapa Constituency-5, defeating former prime minister and CPN-UML chairman KP Sharma Oli by a margin of 49,614 votes in what stands as the most dramatic result of Nepal's March 5 general election. Balendra Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been officially elected to the House of Representatives from Jhapa Constituency-5, defeating former prime minister and CPN-UML chairman KP Sharma Oli by a margin of 49,614 votes in what stands as the most dramatic result of Nepal's March 5 general election. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
PM Karki, UAE President exchange telephone talks PM Karki, UAE President exchange telephone talks Prime Minister Sushila Karki today spoke with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan over the telephone. Prime Minister Sushila Karki today spoke with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan over the telephone. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
Indian PM Modi congratulates Nepal on peaceful election, pledges continued partnership Indian PM Modi congratulates Nepal on peaceful election, pledges continued... Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the people and Government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of the House of Representatives election, calling it a historic milestone in Nepal's democratic journey. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the people and Government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of the House of Representatives election, calling it a historic milestone in Nepal's democratic journey. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
Gautam wins Chitwan-3 as RSP canditates also secure Arghakhanchi, Rautahat-1 and Lamjung Gautam wins Chitwan-3 as RSP canditates also secure Arghakhanchi, Rautahat-1 and... Sobita Gautam of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been elected to the House of Representatives from Chitwan-3, registering a comfortable victory in the March 5 election. Sobita Gautam of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been elected to the House of Representatives from Chitwan-3, registering a comfortable victory in the March 5 election. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
Balen wins before official announcement as margin spikes Balen wins before official announcement as margin spikes Balendra (Balen) Shah, a senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has won the Jhapa constituency-5 election even before the official announcement, as the margin of votes exceeds the remaining votes. In this constituency, where 106,372 votes were cast, only 24,254 votes remain to be counted. Balendra (Balen) Shah, a senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has won the Jhapa constituency-5 election even before the official announcement, as the margin of votes exceeds the remaining votes. In this constituency, where 106,372 votes were cast, only 24,254 votes remain to be counted. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
RSP wins four more HoR seats in Bhaktapur, Nuwakot, Gulmi and Dang RSP wins four more HoR seats in Bhaktapur, Nuwakot, Gulmi and Dang Candidates of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have secured victories in four more constituencies in the House of Representatives elections, winning seats in Bhaktapur-2, Nuwakot-2, Gulmi-2 and Dang-2. Candidates of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have secured victories in four more constituencies in the House of Representatives elections, winning seats in Bhaktapur-2, Nuwakot-2, Gulmi-2 and Dang-2. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
Vote counting begins in Sankhuwasabha Vote counting begins in Sankhuwasabha Vote counting for the House of Representatives election has begun in Sankhuwasabha district. Vote counting for the House of Representatives election has begun in Sankhuwasabha district. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
Dr Swarnim Wagle re-elected from Tanahun-1 Dr Swarnim Wagle re-elected from Tanahun-1 Dr Swarnim Wagle, vice-chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has been re-elected to the House of Representatives from Tanahun Constituency-1. Dr Swarnim Wagle, vice-chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has been re-elected to the House of Representatives from Tanahun Constituency-1. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
RSP wins six more HoR seats in Parsa, Rupandehi, Baglung, Lalitpur and Bara RSP wins six more HoR seats in Parsa, Rupandehi, Baglung, Lalitpur and Bara The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has secured six more seats in the House of Representatives elections, winning constituencies in Parsa-2, Rupandehi-2, Baglung-2, Lalitpur-1, Bara-3 and Bara-4. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has secured six more seats in the House of Representatives elections, winning constituencies in Parsa-2, Rupandehi-2, Baglung-2, Lalitpur-1, Bara-3 and Bara-4. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
UPDATE: RSP wins 34 seats, leads in 85 as HoR vote count nears completion UPDATE: RSP wins 34 seats, leads in 85 as HoR vote count nears completion The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has secured 34 seats and is leading in 85 constituencies in the ongoing vote count for the House of Representatives elections, according to the latest update from the Election Commission of Nepal. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has secured 34 seats and is leading in 85 constituencies in the ongoing vote count for the House of Representatives elections, according to the latest update from the Election Commission of Nepal. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
RSP marching towards clear majority RSP marching towards clear majority The results of the House of Representatives elections are still coming in. The final results for 30 constituencies were announced at 9:40 am today (Saturday). The results of the House of Representatives elections are still coming in. The final results for 30 constituencies were announced at 9:40 am today (Saturday). Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
Mahabir Pun elected to HoR from Myagdi-1 as independent candidate Mahabir Pun elected to HoR from Myagdi-1 as independent candidate Independent candidate Mahabir Pun has been elected to the House of Representatives from Myagdi-1. Independent candidate Mahabir Pun has been elected to the House of Representatives from Myagdi-1. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
RSP president Lamichhane wins Chitwan-2 with wide margin for third time RSP president Lamichhane wins Chitwan-2 with wide margin for third time Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has won the House of Representatives election in Chitwan Constituency-2 for the third time by a large margin. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has won the House of Representatives election in Chitwan Constituency-2 for the third time by a large margin. Nepal 07 Mar, 2026
Ballot papers in three mountainous districts remain to be transported Ballot papers in three mountainous districts remain to be transported Among the 15 mountainous districts, transportation of ballot papers remains pending in three districts-Sankhuwasabha, Dolpa and Gorkha, said the Election Commission (EC). Among the 15 mountainous districts, transportation of ballot papers remains pending in three districts-Sankhuwasabha, Dolpa and Gorkha, said the Election Commission (EC). Nepal 06 Mar, 2026
Balendra Shah far ahead in Jhapa-5 as RSP leads in all five Jhapa constituencies Balendra Shah far ahead in Jhapa-5 as RSP leads in all five Jhapa constituencies Candidates of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have taken early leads in all five constituencies of Jhapa in the ongoing vote count for the House of Representatives election, with Balendra Shah emerging as the frontrunner in Jhapa Constituency-5. Candidates of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have taken early leads in all five constituencies of Jhapa in the ongoing vote count for the House of Representatives election, with Balendra Shah emerging as the frontrunner in Jhapa Constituency-5. Nepal 06 Mar, 2026
Business QR payments, mobile banking surge as Nepal logs Rs 852bn in digital transactions in one month Digital payment transactions surged across all channels in the month from mid-March to mid-April 2026, according to the current macroeconomic and financial situation report covering nine months of 2025/26 released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Business More companies, higher index, bigger market: Nepal's stock exchange expands in 2025/26 Nepal's stock market has grown stronger over the past year, with the benchmark index climbing to 2,833.6 points in mid-April 2026 from 2,662.1 a year ago, meaning the value of shares traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has risen for investors across the country, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Kathmandu Opposition leader Angdembey calls for dialogue, consensus and result-oriented budget Bhishma Raj Angdembey, parliamentary leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress, has stressed that democracy must be guided by dialogue, discussion, consensus and participation, urging the government to heed concerns raised by lawmakers.
Business NEPSE falls 1.41% to 2,744 points The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 39.44 points, or 1.41 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,744.40 points, reversing gains from the previous session.
Nepal Two killed, 22 injured in Arghakhanchi bus accident Two people died on the spot and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Durgaphant Kudule in Panini-8, Arghakhanchi.
Nepal Five bridges on Bheri Corridor left incomplete for six years Construction of several bridges along the Bheri Corridor road project remains stalled for years, even as significant progress has been made in road development along the Jajarkot–Dolpa section.
Opinion What nurses taught me that Nepal has forgotten Florence Nightingale would not recognise the wards I trained in. As a second-year medical student in the early 1990s, my first serious lessons in medicine came not from doctors or surgeons, but from nurses.
Science and Tech A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots His head, chest and hands strapped with body cameras, David Park deftly folded a banquet napkin the way he has thousands of times during his nine years at the five-star Lotte Hotel Seoul. Each of his motions is fed into a database that will one day teach a robot to do the same.
Business Ramada Itahari unveils May Dining and Hospitality offers Ramada by Wyndham Itahari has introduced a series of promotional offers for May, targeting both in-house guests and local visitors with dining and leisure experiences.
