Three Days to HoR Elections: Voter Education Completed Nationwide Three Days to HoR Elections: Voter Education Completed Nationwide Female community health volunteers have been entrusted with the responsibility of providing voter education since the 2079 BS general elections. Female community health volunteers have been entrusted with the responsibility of providing voter education since the 2079 BS general elections. Nepal 02 Mar, 2026
Two killed as vehicle carrying election team plunges in Ramechhap Two killed as vehicle carrying election team plunges in Ramechhap According to the District Police Office, Ramechhap, the vehicle (registration number Na 4 Kha 6768) veered off the road and plunged approximately 200 metres down a slope. According to the District Police Office, Ramechhap, the vehicle (registration number Na 4 Kha 6768) veered off the road and plunged approximately 200 metres down a slope. Nepal 02 Mar, 2026
Holi being celebrated with fervour in hills and mountain districts Holi being celebrated with fervour in hills and mountain districts Holi, also known as Phagu Poornima, is being celebrated with enthusiasm across the mountainous and hilly districts of the country today, marking the full moon day of the month of Fagun in the lunar calendar. Holi, also known as Phagu Poornima, is being celebrated with enthusiasm across the mountainous and hilly districts of the country today, marking the full moon day of the month of Fagun in the lunar calendar. Nepal 02 Mar, 2026
Cast your vote with top confidence, Home Minister Aryal says Cast your vote with top confidence, Home Minister Aryal says Minister Aryal expressed confidence that the HoR elections would be conducted in a free, fair, and fearless manner, and called on voters to actively exercise their democratic right to vote. Minister Aryal expressed confidence that the HoR elections would be conducted in a free, fair, and fearless manner, and called on voters to actively exercise their democratic right to vote. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Govt suspends labour permits for middle east, gulf countries until further notice Govt suspends labour permits for middle east, gulf countries until further notice The government has suspended the issuance of labour permits for foreign employment in several Middle Eastern and Gulf countries in view of the evolving adverse situation in the region. The government has suspended the issuance of labour permits for foreign employment in several Middle Eastern and Gulf countries in view of the evolving adverse situation in the region. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Icefall Doctors depart for Everest Base Camp as Spring 2026 season gets under way Icefall Doctors depart for Everest Base Camp as Spring 2026 season gets under way The men who make Everest climbable have left Namche Bazaar. The men who make Everest climbable have left Namche Bazaar. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Nepali Army tightens security in Rautahat ahead of HoR polls Nepali Army tightens security in Rautahat ahead of HoR polls The Nepali Army has stepped up security arrangements in Rautahat and across Madhesh Province to ensure peaceful, free and fear-free voting in the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. The Nepali Army has stepped up security arrangements in Rautahat and across Madhesh Province to ensure peaceful, free and fear-free voting in the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Nepal expresses concern over evolving Middle East situation Nepal expresses concern over evolving Middle East situation The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the evolving situation in the Middle East, stating that Nepal is closely monitoring developments in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the evolving situation in the Middle East, stating that Nepal is closely monitoring developments in the region. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Nepal Airlines cancels Dammam flights amid Middle East situation Nepal Airlines cancels Dammam flights amid Middle East situation Nepal Airlines has cancelled its scheduled Kathmandu–Dammam–Kathmandu flights for February 28 and March 1, citing the ongoing situation in the Middle East. Nepal Airlines has cancelled its scheduled Kathmandu–Dammam–Kathmandu flights for February 28 and March 1, citing the ongoing situation in the Middle East. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Top leaders urge government to ensure safety of Nepalis in Middle East Top leaders urge government to ensure safety of Nepalis in Middle East In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East, top leaders of Nepal's major political parties have urged the government to pay attention to safeguard the lives of Nepalis in the region. In the wake of rising tensions in the Middle East, top leaders of Nepal's major political parties have urged the government to pay attention to safeguard the lives of Nepalis in the region. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
EC clarifies vehicle pass arrangements four days before HoR polls EC clarifies vehicle pass arrangements four days before HoR polls With four days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission Nepal has clarified that vehicles carrying essential goods and services will not require permits to operate on polling day, March 5. With four days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission Nepal has clarified that vehicles carrying essential goods and services will not require permits to operate on polling day, March 5. Nepal 01 Mar, 2026
Govt issues advisory for Nepalis in Israel and Iran Govt issues advisory for Nepalis in Israel and Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel and safety advisory for Nepali nationals residing in Israel and Iran, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel and safety advisory for Nepali nationals residing in Israel and Iran, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. Nepal 28 Feb, 2026
1,061 complaints resolved with five days to HoR polls: EC 1,061 complaints resolved with five days to HoR polls: EC With five days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission Nepal has resolved 1,061 out of 1,076 complaints lodged for alleged violations of the election code of conduct. With five days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission Nepal has resolved 1,061 out of 1,076 complaints lodged for alleged violations of the election code of conduct. Nepal 28 Feb, 2026
EC completes all preparations for March 5 HoR elections EC completes all preparations for March 5 HoR elections The EC shared this information during its weekly press briefing on Friday. The EC shared this information during its weekly press briefing on Friday. Nepal 27 Feb, 2026
Nepal will hold first election since deadly protests, with 3 rivals vying to be prime minister Nepal will hold first election since deadly protests, with 3 rivals vying to be prime... Oli has consistently argued that steady policies and politics are essential for Nepal, warning that the economy needs stability to develop. Oli has consistently argued that steady policies and politics are essential for Nepal, warning that the economy needs stability to develop. Nepal 27 Feb, 2026
221 thousand employees deployed for conducting HoR election 221 thousand employees deployed for conducting HoR election Two hundred and twenty-one thousand employees are going to be deployed across 165 constituencies throughout the country for conducting the House of Representatives election to be held on March 5. Two hundred and twenty-one thousand employees are going to be deployed across 165 constituencies throughout the country for conducting the House of Representatives election to be held on March 5. Nepal 27 Feb, 2026
Alcohol sale, consumption banned until final HoR poll results Alcohol sale, consumption banned until final HoR poll results With six days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission Nepal has prohibited the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages from Thursday until the announcement of the final election results. With six days remaining for the House of Representatives (HoR) election, the Election Commission Nepal has prohibited the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages from Thursday until the announcement of the final election results. Nepal 27 Feb, 2026
The frustration is real, as is the Balen wave The frustration is real, as is the Balen wave Indira Ghimire, 34, a voter from Udayapur Constituency-1, stated that she is voting for change. “We have seen traditional parties several times. This time, I am hoping for a new face,” she told THT. “By new face, I mean Balen (Balendra Shah).” Indira Ghimire, 34, a voter from Udayapur Constituency-1, stated that she is voting for change. “We have seen traditional parties several times. This time, I am hoping for a new face,” she told THT. “By new face, I mean Balen (Balendra Shah).” Nepal 27 Feb, 2026
Election materials dispatched to all constituencies nationwide Election materials dispatched to all constituencies nationwide Election materials have reached all 165 constituencies across the country in preparation for the HoR election scheduled for March 5. Election materials have reached all 165 constituencies across the country in preparation for the HoR election scheduled for March 5. Nepal 26 Feb, 2026
Govt declares three-day public holiday for HoR election Govt declares three-day public holiday for HoR election The Government of Nepal has announced a three-day public holiday in view of the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for Falgun 21 (March 5). The Government of Nepal has announced a three-day public holiday in view of the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for Falgun 21 (March 5). Nepal 26 Feb, 2026
Business Trip Turbo users can now book international hotels in Nepali currency Trip Turbo has partnered with Agoda to provide international hotel booking services for Nepali travellers through its platform.
Business Sun Nepal Life organizes AML/CFT training for agency managers Sun Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited conducted an Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) training programme for Agency Development Managers under its “ADM 360° Growth Summit 1.0”.
Lifestyle The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 happening tomorrow with three bands, djs, and 20 restaurants The Himalayan Times International Food Fest 2026 is happening tomorrow, May 23, at The Everest Hotel, Kathmandu. Mark your calendars for what promises to be one of the biggest food and lifestyle celebrations of the year, featuring food, music, games, and endless entertainment for the entire family.
Kathmandu PM Shah continues to dodge HoR meeting amid opposition protest The Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill, 2026, was approved by a majority at the House of Representatives today, despite a deliberate protest tactic by opposition lawmakers to disrupt legislative proceedings.
Business Central bank withdrawing Rs 100 billion to manage liquidity Nepal Rastra Bank is set to absorb Rs 100 billion from the banking system on Friday as part of its liquidity management measures.
Nepal Two Indian climbers die on Everest; Third being rescued from South Col Two Indian climbers have died while descending from the summit of Mount Everest, bringing the season's death toll on the world's highest peak to five.
Sports Nepal women defeat Malaysia in T20 practice match Nepal defeated Malaysia by seven wickets in a practice match ahead of the second international Women’s T20 tournament in Malaysia on Thursday.
Environment Excessive excavation in Narayani River draws scrutiny The District Monitoring Committee in Nawalpur has directed authorities concerned to regulate excavation and extraction works in the Narayani River after irregularities were found during an on-site inspection.
Nepal US Embassy Nepal's public affairs chief summits Everest in historic first Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Nepal, successfully summited Mount Everest at around 9:10 AM on May 20, becoming the first serving American Foreign Service Officer to scale the world's highest peak.
