ECONOMY
HoR snap poll boosts economic activity
HoR snap poll boosts economic activity
Held on March 5, the election saw the government and candidates spend billions of rupees, giving a short-term boost to economic activity.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
What key reforms is the RSP promising?
What key reforms is the RSP promising?
Riding a wave of voter dissatisfaction with Nepal’s traditional political establishment, the relatively new political force campaigned on a platform centred on good governance, institutional reform, economic revival and transparency.
Mar 10, 2026
ECONOMY
Stock market volatile for second day, Rs 15.28 billion turnover by mid-session
Stock market volatile for second day, Rs 15.28 billion turno...
The stock market witnessed fluctuations for the second consecutive day after reopening following the House of Representatives election. On Monday, trading had been halted after hitting a positive circuit breaker.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
Bhutan, Bangladesh congratulate Rabi and Balen on election victory
Bhutan, Bangladesh congratulate Rabi and Balen on election v...
They extended their congratulations and best wishes through social media after Rabi and Balen were elected with a large margin of votes.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
Over 10.4 million PR votes counted as RSP crosses 5 million
Over 10.4 million PR votes counted as RSP crosses 5 million
According to the Election Commission, the Rastriya Swatantra Party has secured 5,011,891 votes, followed by the Nepali Congress with 1,694,884 votes.
Mar 10, 2026
WORLD
Israeli first responders on 'maximum alert' under Iran missile fire
Israeli first responders on 'maximum alert' under Iran missi...
In this nerve centre for Israel's equivalent of the Red Cross, three floors underground in Ramla, near Tel Aviv, a paramedic adjusts her helmet then picks up the phone to dispatch her colleagues: four debris impact sites have just been reported.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
Parties not winning FPTP seats but securing 3% votes eligible for PR seats
Parties not winning FPTP seats but securing 3% votes eligibl...
A party must cross the 3 percent threshold in PR votes and win at least one FPTP seat to be recognized as a national party. However, parties that do not win an FPTP seat can still secure PR seats as long as they achieve the 3 percent minimum in PR votes.
Mar 10, 2026
Market
Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola
Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold has been fixed at Rs 317,000 per tola for today. On Monday, gold was traded at Rs 313,200 per tola.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
RSP continues to dominate PR vote count after sweeping FPTP seats
RSP continues to dominate PR vote count after sweeping FPTP...
According to the Election Commission’s latest report, the RSP, which has already won 125 seats under the first-past-the-post system, is also leading the PR vote count by a wide margin.
Mar 10, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal gives message of national unity from ballot box
Nepal gives message of national unity from ballot box
This election signaled a fresh way of connecting the country, linking the Himalayas, the hills, and the Terai into a single thread of unity. From the day of voting to the announcement of results, voters across Nepal sent a powerful message: decisions rising above identity-based politics are possible...
Mar 10, 2026