POLITICS
These are the 12 seats won by RSP so far
These are the 12 seats won by RSP so far
RSP candidates defeated prominent leaders of traditional political parties by wide margins in several constituencies, including most areas of Kathmandu, as well as in Kaski, Morang, and Dhanusha.
Mar 07, 2026
SOCIETY
Singha Durbar prepares new parliament hall overnight ahead of first HoR session
Singha Durbar prepares new parliament hall overnight ahead o...
After Thursday’s House of Representatives election, the government is obliged to have the hall ready before convening the first session under any circumstances. The Ministry of Urban Development has assigned this responsibility to the Building Construction Department.
Mar 07, 2026
POLITICS
RSP wave sweeps early vote count, traditional parties left trailing
RSP wave sweeps early vote count, traditional parties left t...
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has emerged as the dominant force in the early vote-counting trends of Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR) elections, signalling a potential shift in the country’s political landscape as voters appear to favour new leadership over established parties.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
RSP’s Biraj Bhakta Shrestha secures landslide victory from Kathmandu-8
RSP’s Biraj Bhakta Shrestha secures landslide victory from K...
He was also elected from the same constituency in the 2022 election. He had also served as the Minister for Youth and Sports for a short time.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
NC’s Mohan Acharya elected as HoR member from Rasuwa
NC’s Mohan Acharya elected as HoR member from Rasuwa
According to the Election Commission, Acharya secured 10,656 votes to win the seat, maintaining a lead since the beginning of the vote count.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
RSP’s Rajunath Pandey defeats Kulman Ghising in Kathmandu-3
RSP’s Rajunath Pandey defeats Kulman Ghising in Kathmandu-3
According to Election Officer Chamila Bhattarai, Pandey secured 18,757 votes, while his closest rival Ghising received 11,171 votes.
Mar 06, 2026
WORLD
Sri Lanka takes control of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sunk an Iranian warshi...
Sri Lanka takes control of an Iranian vessel off its coast a...
Sri Lanka navy spokesman Cmdr. Buddhika Sampath said the sailors of the IRIS Bushehr were being brought first to the port of Colombo and the ship will later be moved to an eastern port on the island.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
RSP wins 3, NC 2, NCP 1, UML zero as results from six constituencies come in
RSP wins 3, NC 2, NCP 1, UML zero as results from six consti...
The first results from six constituencies in Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR) elections are shaping a clear early picture: voters are delivering a mixed mandate, with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) emerging as the early frontrunner.
Mar 06, 2026
WORLD
US approves temporary sale of stranded Russian oil to India
US approves temporary sale of stranded Russian oil to India
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a Russia-related licence "Authorizing the Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Russian Federation Origin Loaded on Vessels as of March 5, 2026 to India," the Treasury said in a statement.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
Darchula begins vote counting
Darchula begins vote counting
According to the District Election Office, an all-party meeting had decided to start vote counting from 7:00 PM on Friday. However, due to delays in technical preparations, the counting began only recently.
Mar 06, 2026