Interesting elements of March 5 HoR elections Interesting elements of March 5 HoR elections The interim government formed following the Gen Z revolution last September is all set to conduct the election for new 275 members of the Lower House of the Federal Parliament on March 5 (Thursday). The interim government formed following the Gen Z revolution last September is all set to conduct the election for new 275 members of the Lower House of the Federal Parliament on March 5 (Thursday). Nepal 04 Mar, 2026
EC seeks clarifications from 95 candidates and parties over code violations EC seeks clarifications from 95 candidates and parties over code violations Complaints are also being received and processed at the district level. Complaints are also being received and processed at the district level. Nepal 03 Mar, 2026
Election materials delivered to all 128 polling centres in Kalikot Election materials delivered to all 128 polling centres in Kalikot Election materials have been delivered to all 128 polling centres in Kalikot district. Election materials have been delivered to all 128 polling centres in Kalikot district. Nepal 03 Mar, 2026
Over 750,000 leave Kathmandu Valley ahead of March 5 HoR polls Over 750,000 leave Kathmandu Valley ahead of March 5 HoR polls In response to the escalating traffic volume, additional traffic police personnel have been deployed to the most congested areas. In response to the escalating traffic volume, additional traffic police personnel have been deployed to the most congested areas. Nepal 03 Mar, 2026
Nepal welcomes over 105,000 tourists in February Nepal welcomes over 105,000 tourists in February Nepal recorded 105,441 International Visitor Arrivals (IVAs) in February 2026, marking sustained recovery and growth in the tourism sector, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Nepal recorded 105,441 International Visitor Arrivals (IVAs) in February 2026, marking sustained recovery and growth in the tourism sector, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Nepal 03 Mar, 2026
PCN reminds journalists to fully abide by code of conduct during election Silence Period PCN reminds journalists to fully abide by code of conduct during election Silence... The Press Council Nepal has urged media houses and journalists to fully respect the Silence Period in view of the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections. The Press Council Nepal has urged media houses and journalists to fully respect the Silence Period in view of the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections. Nepal 03 Mar, 2026
Nepal strengthens trekking search and rescue capacity with specialised training Nepal strengthens trekking search and rescue capacity with specialised training Nepal has taken a further step toward strengthening safety standards in its trekking and adventure tourism sector with the completion of a 10-day Trekking-Based Search and Rescue Basic Training in the capital. Nepal has taken a further step toward strengthening safety standards in its trekking and adventure tourism sector with the completion of a 10-day Trekking-Based Search and Rescue Basic Training in the capital. Nepal 03 Mar, 2026
Holi being celebrated across Tarai today Holi being celebrated across Tarai today Holi is being celebrated with enthusiasm across the Tarai districts today, a day after it was observed in the mountainous and hilly regions. Holi is being celebrated with enthusiasm across the Tarai districts today, a day after it was observed in the mountainous and hilly regions. Nepal 03 Mar, 2026
Three Days to HoR Elections: Voter Education Completed Nationwide Three Days to HoR Elections: Voter Education Completed Nationwide Female community health volunteers have been entrusted with the responsibility of providing voter education since the 2079 BS general elections. Female community health volunteers have been entrusted with the responsibility of providing voter education since the 2079 BS general elections. Nepal 02 Mar, 2026
Two killed as vehicle carrying election team plunges in Ramechhap Two killed as vehicle carrying election team plunges in Ramechhap According to the District Police Office, Ramechhap, the vehicle (registration number Na 4 Kha 6768) veered off the road and plunged approximately 200 metres down a slope. According to the District Police Office, Ramechhap, the vehicle (registration number Na 4 Kha 6768) veered off the road and plunged approximately 200 metres down a slope. Nepal 02 Mar, 2026
Holi being celebrated with fervour in hills and mountain districts Holi being celebrated with fervour in hills and mountain districts Holi, also known as Phagu Poornima, is being celebrated with enthusiasm across the mountainous and hilly districts of the country today, marking the full moon day of the month of Fagun in the lunar calendar. Holi, also known as Phagu Poornima, is being celebrated with enthusiasm across the mountainous and hilly districts of the country today, marking the full moon day of the month of Fagun in the lunar calendar. Nepal 02 Mar, 2026
Cast your vote with top confidence, Home Minister Aryal says Cast your vote with top confidence, Home Minister Aryal says Minister Aryal expressed confidence that the HoR elections would be conducted in a free, fair, and fearless manner, and called on voters to actively exercise their democratic right to vote. Minister Aryal expressed confidence that the HoR elections would be conducted in a free, fair, and fearless manner, and called on voters to actively exercise their democratic right to vote. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Govt suspends labour permits for middle east, gulf countries until further notice Govt suspends labour permits for middle east, gulf countries until further notice The government has suspended the issuance of labour permits for foreign employment in several Middle Eastern and Gulf countries in view of the evolving adverse situation in the region. The government has suspended the issuance of labour permits for foreign employment in several Middle Eastern and Gulf countries in view of the evolving adverse situation in the region. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Icefall Doctors depart for Everest Base Camp as Spring 2026 season gets under way Icefall Doctors depart for Everest Base Camp as Spring 2026 season gets under way The men who make Everest climbable have left Namche Bazaar. The men who make Everest climbable have left Namche Bazaar. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Nepali Army tightens security in Rautahat ahead of HoR polls Nepali Army tightens security in Rautahat ahead of HoR polls The Nepali Army has stepped up security arrangements in Rautahat and across Madhesh Province to ensure peaceful, free and fear-free voting in the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. The Nepali Army has stepped up security arrangements in Rautahat and across Madhesh Province to ensure peaceful, free and fear-free voting in the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Nepal expresses concern over evolving Middle East situation Nepal expresses concern over evolving Middle East situation The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the evolving situation in the Middle East, stating that Nepal is closely monitoring developments in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the evolving situation in the Middle East, stating that Nepal is closely monitoring developments in the region. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Nepal Airlines cancels Dammam flights amid Middle East situation Nepal Airlines cancels Dammam flights amid Middle East situation Nepal Airlines has cancelled its scheduled Kathmandu–Dammam–Kathmandu flights for February 28 and March 1, citing the ongoing situation in the Middle East. Nepal Airlines has cancelled its scheduled Kathmandu–Dammam–Kathmandu flights for February 28 and March 1, citing the ongoing situation in the Middle East. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Top leaders urge government to ensure safety of Nepalis in Middle East Top leaders urge government to ensure safety of Nepalis in Middle East In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East, top leaders of Nepal's major political parties have urged the government to pay attention to safeguard the lives of Nepalis in the region. In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East, top leaders of Nepal's major political parties have urged the government to pay attention to safeguard the lives of Nepalis in the region. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
EC clarifies vehicle pass arrangements four days before HoR polls EC clarifies vehicle pass arrangements four days before HoR polls With four days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission Nepal has clarified that vehicles carrying essential goods and services will not require permits to operate on polling day, March 5. With four days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission Nepal has clarified that vehicles carrying essential goods and services will not require permits to operate on polling day, March 5. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Govt issues advisory for Nepalis in Israel and Iran Govt issues advisory for Nepalis in Israel and Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel and safety advisory for Nepali nationals residing in Israel and Iran, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel and safety advisory for Nepali nationals residing in Israel and Iran, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. Nepal 28 Feb, 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.
