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PR vote count reaches 8.58 million; RSP crosses 4.1 million

A total of eight million 382 thousand and 984 votes have been counted so far under the proportional representation of House of Representatives election held on March 5.

09 Mar, 2026

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RSP sweeps all four constituencies of Sarlahi district

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won all four constituencies in the Sarlahi district, defeating traditional political parties' heavyweight candidates by a large margin.

08 Mar, 2026

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RSP clean sweeps all six constituencies in Morang district

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won a landslide victory in the Morang district House of Representatives election. The RSP candidates have won all six constituencies in the district, making a clean sweep.

08 Mar, 2026

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RSP sweeps all 15 seats of Kathmandu Valley

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won 15 seats in the Kathmandu Valley. The RSP has swept 15 seats in three valley districts. Kathmandu has ten seats, followed by Lalitpur with three and Bhaktapur with two. RSP candidates won all of these seats.

08 Mar, 2026

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RSP sweeps early HoR results, winning 71 of 83 declared seats

Among the declared winners during the reporting period, most RSP candidates have achieved large-margin victories.

07 Mar, 2026

Gen Z twin brothers cast their first ballot for change

06 Mar, 2026

Voters laud PM Karki for conducting election

06 Mar, 2026

Balen and other leaders thank PM Karki for conducting election

06 Mar, 2026

Shram Sanskriti ahead in Morang-3

06 Mar, 2026

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Supporters celebrate as Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) candidate Biraj Bhakta Shrestha wins a second term in the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-8, Nepal, on Friday, March 6, 2026. Skanda Gautam/THT

RSP's blow to heavyweight candidates

The March 5 election results, which are still being tallied, have upended several top leaders, including several political party presidents and well-known political figures.

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Karnali province favours Nepali Congress, NCP amid RSP dominance

The results for all 12 constituencies in Karnali Province's 10 districts have been made public.

Bajura voting. Photo: Prakash Singh

Peaceful voting reported in Bajura with over 44,000 ballots cast

Voting for the House of Representatives election was conducted peacefully across Bajura district on Thursday, with voters participating in large numbers.

Voters lined up to cast their votes at the Ganga Milan Secondary School polling center located in Besisahar Municipality-6, Lamjung for the House of Representatives member election today. Photo: Janak Shrestha/RSS

Around 48% voter turnout recorded in Gandaki Province by 3:40 pm

Around 48 percent voter turnout was recorded in Gandaki Province by 3:40 pm in the ongoing House of Representatives election.

An individual observing mourning rituals (Kiriyaputri) casting their votes at the Bharekot polling center located in Chhayanath Rara Municipality Ward No. 1, Mugu. Photo: RSS

45% voter turnout recorded in Karnali by 3:00 pm

Around 45.2 percent voter turnout was recorded in Karnali Province by 3:00 pm during the ongoing House of Representatives election, according to the Provincial Election Office in Surkhet.

A shepherd boy walks away from an unexploded Iranian projectile that landed in an open field in the outskirts of Qamishli, eastern Syria, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Photo: RSS

Iran launches new attacks, saying US will 'bitterly regret' sinking warship, calls for Trump's blood

Iran launched a new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases and threatened that the United States would “bitterly regret” torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean and a religious leader called for “Trump's blood,” while Israel said it had begun a “large-scale” attack on Tehran.

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Former President Yadav calls for choosing right force through election

Former President Dr Ram Baran Yadav has said that the House of Representatives (HoR) election-2026 will deliver the people’s mandate in favour of forces capable of protecting the Constitution.

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In Pictures: Students arrested during protest at Tribhuvan University's 67th anniversary

Several students were arrested during a protest at Tribhuvan University (TU) on Thursday as the country's oldest university marked its 67th anniversary.

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Cabinet endorses agreement with meter loan victims, declares fraudulent documents invalid

The government has endorsed the agreement reached with victims of exploitative lending practices (meter-byaj) and decided to immediately invalidate fraudulent documents linked to such cases.

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Jagdishwar Pandey appointed Press Advisor to Foreign Minister

The Council of Ministers has appointed journalist Jagdishwar Pandey as Press Advisor to Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal.

PM Balendra shah. Photo: PMO Nepal

Government suspends 3% equity fee on private education, healthcare

The government has scrapped the 3 per cent equity fee on education and healthcare sectors.

Kirtipur hospital. Photo Courtesy: Phect Nepal

Woman injured in self-immolation attempt in Kathmandu

A 27-year-old woman sustained burn injuries after allegedly attempting self-immolation in Kathmandu on Tuesday morning.

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Govt clarifies recruitment pause is temporary amid civil service restructuring

The government has clarified that the temporary suspension of requests for permanent recruitment through the Public Service Commission (PSC) is an administrative measure linked to the restructuring of ministries and staff management, and not a halt to future recruitment.

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Discussion held on Cell Broadcasting for Early Warning

Stakeholders held discussions on the use of a mobile phone broadcasting system as part of Nepal’s integrated early warning mechanism for disaster risk reduction.

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Incessant Rain Studios, NIMB Ace Capital collaborate for Lost In Mandala

Incessant Rain Studios has collaborated with NIMB Ace Capital to present Lost In Mandala, a historic cinematic project billed as Nepal’s first animated feature film designed specifically for the global market.

File - A view of the Dhankuta District Administration Office, in Dhankuta, on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Photo: Khagendra Prasad Ghimire/THT

391 govt buildings in Dhankuta, many underutilised or deteriorating

Three government offices in Dhankuta are continuing to operate from rented buildings despite the availability of several vacant government-owned premises, raising concerns over unnecessary public spending and poor utilisation of state assets.

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Lawmakers stresses that legislation is essential to address digital violence against women and girls

Lawmakers and civil society members have said that there is a need for enacting a new law to hold social media platforms accountable, taking into consideration relevant international treaties and agreements.

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Gold price drops Rs 1,000 per tola; silver edges up

Gold price continued to decline in the domestic market on Wednesday, with the price of fine gold falling by Rs 1,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

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India, Nepal inaugurate restored Gusthal Mahavihar in Patan

India and Nepal on Tuesday jointly inaugurated the restored Gusthal Mahavihar and Agam of Prathamshree Mahavihar in Guita Tole, Patan, a cultural heritage project rebuilt under India's post-earthquake reconstruction assistance.

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43rd B P Memorial Day: Literary contribution superseding the political

Bishweswor Prasad Koirala's (BP) Memorial Day was observed last week throughout the country highlighting his multi-faceted contribution to Nepali society.

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In pictures: Devotees mark Dipankara Buddha procession in Kathmandu

Devotees carry a centuries-old Buddhist idol towards a prayer site to offer Panchadana and take part in the grand procession of Dipankara Buddha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

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Nepal's tiger population climbs to 429, nearly quadrupling since 2010

Nepal's wild tiger population has climbed to an estimated 429, up from 355 in 2022 and nearly four times the 121 recorded in 2010, the government announced on Wednesday as the country marked the 17th Global Tiger Day.

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Three dead, 21 injured in 42 disaster incidents across Nepal in 24 hours

At least three people were killed and 21 others injured in 42 disaster-related incidents reported across Nepal within a 24-hour period, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said Tuesday.

Top leaders from various political parties present at the all-party meeting convened by Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane at Singha Durbar on Wednesday. The meeting was called to discuss, among other matters, the Sunsari incident. Photo Courtesy: RSP President Rabi Lamichhane's Secretariat/RSS

RSP convenes all-party meeting as leaders urge peace after Sunsari violence

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane convened an all-party meeting at Singha Durbar on Wednesday to discuss the recent communal violence in Sunsari and other pressing national issues, with leaders urging the government to take a proactive role in maintaining peace and social harmony.

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Kathmandu, Pokhara face 60% rain probability; Public urged to stay alert

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast widespread rainfall across Nepal on Wednesday, with heavy downpours likely at one or two places in the hilly districts of six provinces.

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Night-time traffic ban imposed on Narayanghat–Muglin road after repeated dry landslides

Authorities have suspended the movement of all vehicles along the Narayanghat–Muglin road section from 8 pm on Monday until 5 am on Wednesday morning after repeated dry landslides near Muglin raised concerns over public safety.

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