Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. World 30 Dec, 2024
EC calls for exercising franchise in by-elections In a press note issued on Friday, the EC urged voters from the respective constituencies to cast their votes between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. Kathmandu 26 Apr, 2024
Putin declared winner of a presidential race that was never in doubt President Vladimir Putin basked in an election victory that was never in doubt, as officials said Monday that he had won his fifth term with a record number of votes, underlining the Russian leader’s total control of the country’s political system. World 18 Mar, 2024
Pakistan votes for a new parliament as militant attacks surge and jailed leader's party cries foul Pakistanis braved cold winter weather and the threat of violence to vote for a new parliament Thursday a day after twin bombings claimed at least 30 lives in the worst election-related violence ahead of the contested elections. World 08 Feb, 2024
Hasina wins Bangladesh vote, but low turnout and opposition boycott raise doubts over its legitimacy A final official declaration from the Election Commission is expected on Monday. World 08 Jan, 2024
Hasina is set to stay in power in Bangladesh after opposition boycotts election, saying it's unfair After casting her ballot, Hasina dismissed concerns over the legitimacy of the vote, telling reporters she was accountable to the people and whether they accepted the election or not was what mattered to her. World 07 Jan, 2024
UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangs The resolution drafted by the United States and Ecuador was approved with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions from China and the Russian Federation. World 03 Oct, 2023
NA's contribution to nation building vital ​​​​​​​Nepali Army has been supporting development work for the past six decades. It is involved in several projects, including recent regular fourlane road projects. Kathmandu 11 Sep, 2023
Remaining FSU polls to be held on April 13 The Free Student Union elections, which had been put off due to conflict among the student groups, will now be hold election on April 13. Nepal 07 Apr, 2023
Nepal's democracy constraints: Parties, leaders be accountable Falgun 7, the day that democracy was established in Nepal, ending the autocratic Rana regime 72 years ago, is commemorated as National Democracy Day. However, Nepal’s democracy was short-lived. Nepal 16 Feb, 2023
USAID announces USD 58.5 million to strengthen democratic institutions in Nepal USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced that USAID would provide up to USD 58.5 million to advance democratic progress in Nepal, subject to the availability of funds. USD 40.2 million of this announcement is part of the USD 659 million development objective agreement announced in 2022. Nepal 08 Feb, 2023
EDITORIAL: Follow EC code 48-hour silence period before the November 20 A general election on Sunday began Thursday midnight, which prohibits party candidates and independents from engaging in any form of poll publicity. Opinion 18 Nov, 2022