POLITICS
Nationwide enthusiasm marks nomination filing day
Nationwide enthusiasm marks nomination filing day
According to Election Commission Spokesperson Narayan Bhattarai, a total of 2,925 candidates registered their candidacies for the 165 first-past-the-post seats.
Jan 21, 2026
WORLD
Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls through
Osaka steals show at Australian Open as Sinner strolls throu...
Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils meanwhile bid farewell to Melbourne Park with an epic defeat and thanks for "an amazing ride".
Jan 21, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s richest 1% own 519 times more wealth than poorest half: Report
Nepal’s richest 1% own 519 times more wealth than poorest ha...
Economic inequality widens in Nepal as living conditions worsen for poor
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
HoR election: PM Karki expresses gratitude to parties, candidates
HoR election: PM Karki expresses gratitude to parties, candi...
"It is a milestone set for the coming HoR election. I again remind you all that the government is devoted to hold HoR election in a free, fair and calm atmosphere. There will be no compromise in security. All security agencies are working with utmost professionalism and alertness," PM Karki stated.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
A dozen of journalists in election fray
A dozen of journalists in election fray
Although the trend of journalists stepping into politics is not new in Nepal, their participation has witnessed a noticeable surge in the upcoming election.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Conducive environment created for voting: Officiating Chief Election Commissioner
Conducive environment created for voting: Officiating Chief...
This has created a conducive environment to institutionalize voters' sovereign right to voting, he stated. Nomination of candidates across the country was completed on Tuesday after starting at 10:00 in the morning.
Jan 21, 2026
SOCIETY
Partial effect of westerly wind across country
Partial effect of westerly wind across country
It will be partly cloudy in the upper hill and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
Around 3,500 candidates file nominations for March 5 election
Around 3,500 candidates file nominations for March 5 electio...
The Election Commission reported that a total of 3,481 candidacies were registered under the first-past-the-post electoral system by late Tuesday evening.
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS
SC declines interim order against EC's recognition of Thapa-led NC Committee
SC declines interim order against EC's recognition of Thapa-...
The Supreme Court has declined to issue an interim order against the Election Commission’s recognition of the Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress executive committee.
Jan 21, 2026
OPINION
Ujwal Thapa’s Concept of the “Positive Virus”: Reimagining the DNA of Nepali Politics
Ujwal Thapa’s Concept of the “Positive Virus”: Reimagining t...
Thapa understood that while Nepal produced “excellent individuals,” it often failed as a “collective society.”
Jan 21, 2026