Nepal scores 34 in CPI, no change in corruption prevention since last year

KATHMANDU:- Nepal has scored 34 in the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) published by Transparency International (TI) Nepal today. The report indicates that Nepal’s score remains unchanged..

Election Commission directs political parties to release election manifestos before Feb 15

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has directed the political parties and candidates to make public their election manifestos before February 15. The political parties and candidates..

23 days left to go for HoR polls: Ballot paper printing of 44 districts completed

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission has stated that printing of ballot papers for 100 constituencies of 44 districts for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system has been..

Cabinet decisions: Inquiry Commission’s tenure extended for 25 days

KATHMANDU:- The government has decided to extend the tenure of the Inquiry Commission formed to investigate into the physical and human losses incurred during the Gen Z Uprising on last September..

With 24 Days Remaining, EC Steps Up Voter Education Drive for HoR Elections

KATHMANDU:- As the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5 draw closer, the Election Commission has intensified its voter education programmes to raise awareness among voters and..

Nepali Congress president Thapa calls for health insurance reform

KATHMANDU:- Nepali Congress president and former Health Minister Gagan Kumar Thapa has committed to making health insurance a programme of national pride. In a video message on Sunday, Thapa said..

HoR election: Over 10.9 million ballot papers printed for FPTP category

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has informed that over 10.9 million ballot papers have been printed so far for the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) category of the House of Representatives..

Dr Girwan Raj Timilsina of Shreedhi Hospital nabbed in his involvement on fake rescue

KATHMANDU:- The Nepal Police nabbed Dr Girwan Raj Timilsina of Lazimpat-based Shreedhi Hospital in Kathmandu for his alleged involvement in the fake rescue of foreign tourists from trekking and..

25 days to HoR elections: Call to not violate voters’ confidentiality

KATHMANDU:- The District Election Office, Kathmandu, has objected to the use of social media and some online media outlets to violate voters’ confidentiality. The Election Office has drawn..

NC President says he filed candidacy from Sarlahi ‘to connect Madhesh to Kathmandu’

KATHMANDU:- President of the Nepali Congress (NC), Gagan Kumar Thapa, who has filed his candidacy in the election to the Member of the House of Representatives (HoR) from Sarlahi Constituency No 4,..

Preparations for Maha Shivaratri begun in Pashupati area

KATHMANDU:- In preparation for the Maha Shivaratri festival, cleaning has been carried out in the Pashupati area. The Maha Shivaratri is being observed on February 15 this year. In the..

26 days to go for elections: 24 candidates submit clarifications to EC

KATHMANDU:- Only 24 candidates among those asked for clarifications on the charge of breaching the election code of conduct have so far submitted a response to the Election Commission (EC). The EC..

Nepali Congress President Thapa calls for addressing public discontent and anger through reform

KATHMANDU:- Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Kumar Thapa asserted that the growing public dissatisfaction and anger must be addressed through reforms. Addressing an assembly organized..

HoR polls: 8.44 million ballot papers printed for FPTP category

KATHMANDU:- A total of 8.44 million ballot papers have been printed so far for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system of the House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5. ..

HoR election: Printing of ballot papers over for FPTP category in 60 constituencies

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) has informed that printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post category in 60 constituencies has been over. Assistant Spokesperson at EC, Kul..

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