WORLD
Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s: minister
Indonesia to ban social media access for under-16s: minister
"Accounts belonging to children under 16 on high-risk platforms will start to be deactivated, beginning with YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox," Communications Minister Meutya Hafid said in a statement.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
Latest vote count tally of HoR polls: RSP leads in 96 constituencies
Latest vote count tally of HoR polls: RSP leads in 96 consti...
According to the Election Commission, vote counting is currently in progress in 135 constituencies by 5 pm today, the RSP is leading in 96 constituencies, while Nepali Congress in 11 constituencies, CPN (UML) in 10 constituencies and Nepali Communist Party in nine places.
Mar 06, 2026
ECONOMY
Customs points reopened after election; regular checks resume
Customs points reopened after election; regular checks resum...
The Department of Customs said inspections of goods stored within customs premises began immediately after voting concluded on Thursday evening.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
RSP leads in 94 constituencies; NC and UML ahead in 10 seats each in latest vote count
RSP leads in 94 constituencies; NC and UML ahead in 10 seats...
Among the 130 constituencies where vote counting is underway, RSP candidates are leading in 94 constituencies.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
NC Vice President Sharma concedes defeat, says result ‘not unexpected’
NC Vice President Sharma concedes defeat, says result ‘not u...
“Voters’ verdict is acceptable. Just as we welcomed the Maoists who rose through the ‘bullet’ with patience, we welcome the RSP emerging through the ‘ballot’. Given the signals seen in the 2022 election, this is not unexpected,” he wrote.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
Jhapa–5: Balendra Shah expands his lead to over 5,000 votes
Jhapa–5: Balendra Shah expands his lead to over 5,000 votes
Previously leading by around 4,000 votes, Shah’s margin has now increased to 5,123 votes. He has secured a total of 6,551 votes so far.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Ballot Box Revolt: What RSP’s breakthrough victory suggests for Nepal’s politics
Ballot Box Revolt: What RSP’s breakthrough victory suggests...
The Rastriya Swatantra Party’s breakthrough signals a profound shift in Nepali politics, as voters reject traditional loyalties in favor of transparency, accountability, and fresh leadership.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
Mustang’s Yogesh Gauchan Thakali vows to work in line with public aspirations
Mustang’s Yogesh Gauchan Thakali vows to work in line with p...
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Thakali secured 3,307 votes, defeating CPN-UML candidate Indradhara Bista, who received 1,806 votes. Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate Aditya Chandra Thakali came third with 759 votes.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
Bhim Rawal takes early lead in Achham-1
Bhim Rawal takes early lead in Achham-1
Bhim Rawal of the Nepali Communist Party is leading in Achham-1 with 487 votes.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS
RSP leading in 81 constituencies nationwide
RSP leading in 81 constituencies nationwide
According to the preliminary vote results released by the Election Commission, RSP candidates are leading in several areas of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces.
Mar 06, 2026