Quake occurs in Taplejung

KATHMANDU:- An earthquake measuring 4 in the Richter scale occurred in Taplejung district. The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center stated that the earthquake happened at 2:47 this..

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..

National Assembly passes Tourism Bill-2081 BS

KATHMANDU:- The National Assembly (NA) has passed the Tourism Bill, 2081 BS. The meeting of the Upper House here today unanimously approved the proposal presented by Minister for Culture, Tourism..

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..

HPV vaccination campaign for girls across the country begins

KATHMANDU:- The government has started a nationwide ‘Human Papillomavirus’ (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls studying in grade 6 from today. According to the Child Health and Vaccination..

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..

HoR elections: New Party entry making elections competitive in Paanchthar

KATHMANDU:- The influential entry of new political parties has made upcoming election interesting to watch in Panchthar, which just one House of Representatives (HoR) constituency. Candidates from..

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..

Earthquake jolts Ilam

KATHMANDU:- An earthquake with its epicentre around Naya Bazar, located in Maijogmai Rural Municipality struck Ilam today. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research..

Nepal-India border points to remain closed before 48 hours of HoR polls

KATHMANDU:- Nepal–India border points will be closed for 48 hours before the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) scheduled for March 5. The decision was taken at a DIG-level..

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..

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. ..