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He added that the party would register with the Election Commission on the date designated for election-related procedures.

Nepali Congress (NC) has formally decided to participate in the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, a move likely to leave the CPN-UML—the only party to publicly announce a boycott—isolated.

Climate change is transforming the Himalayas into a zone of escalating risk, endangering shared rivers, infrastructure and livelihoods across Nepal and India. Only a deeper, science-driven partnership can turn this growing vulnerability into long-term regional resilience.

Nepali Ambassador to India Dr Shankar Sharma on Tuesday met Qatar’s Ambassador to India, Mohammed Hassan Jaber Al-Jaber, to raise concerns regarding the incident involving Sambhavi Adhikari, who was prevented from boarding her connecting flight to Berlin via Doha.

India has expressed concern over Nepal’s internal security situation ahead of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections, citing the theft of weapons during recent Gen Z protests and the continued absence of thousands of escaped prisoners, which could have cross-border implications.  

The government has withdrawn blue diplomatic number plates previously issued to honorary consuls in Nepal, directing them to use standard red plates instead. While this move allows police to take action against consuls involved in illegal activities, certain ceremonial privileges such as displaying...

Party leaders say they are "keeping the legal option open" as the country faces heightened political uncertainty, weakened law and order and a lack of security assurances for the upcoming polls.

The first cabinet meeting under Karki’s leadership recommended the dissolution of Parliament, which the President approved. While President Paudel had previously resisted such a move, mounting pressure prompted him to agree to both the dissolution and the formation of the interim government.&n...

  Federal Parliament dissolved with effect from 11 PM Friday, new HoR election date set for March 5, 2026.

According to sources, a three-member cabinet will be formed immediately, with Karki expected to be sworn in by 9 PM at Shital Niwas. The deal also includes the dissolution of the current parliament.