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68 days to go for polls: Who are temporary voters in HoR elections?
Employees of the Nepal government, provincial and local governments, as well as institutions owned or controlled by the federal or provincial governments, who are listed in the final voter roll, will be included as temporary voters.
Dec 27, 2025
Sundhara drainage blocked for past 25 years reopens
Sundhara drainage blocked for past 25 years reopens
Dec 27, 2025
One killed in jeep-autorickshaw collision
One killed in jeep-autorickshaw collision
Dec 27, 2025
One dead, five injured in distillery explosion in Rauta...
One dead, five injured in distillery explosion in Rauta...
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Former Army Lieutenant General Balananda Sharma to become Foreign Minister, to take oath today
3Balen stays cautious as talks with Rabi progress after RSP proposes power-sharing deal
4Newly appointed Foreign Minister Sharma sworn in
5Calls grow within NC for Special Convention as Regular General Convention looks unlikely
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SC scraps writ petition against Sept 8-9 inquiry commission
SC scraps writ petition against Sept 8-9 inquiry commission
A full bench comprising justices Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma, Nahakul Subedi and Shreekant Paudel issued a directive order, scrapping the petition filed against the chairman of the commission, Gauri Bahadur Karki, and members Bigyan Raj Sharma and Bishweshwar Prasad Bhandari.
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Two-hour power outage scheduled in parts of Kathmandu today
Two-hour power outage scheduled in parts of Kathmandu today
According to the NEA, power supply will be disrupted in Lazimpat, Panipokhari, Maharajgunj, and areas surrounding TUTH. Electricity will also be cut in and around the President’s Office, the Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police, and Nepal Police Hospital, the Maharajgunj Distribution C...
6 hours ago
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Cabinet meeting: Decision to establish nine more area administration offices
Cabinet meeting: Decision to establish nine more area admini...
A Cabinet meeting held on Friday decided to set up such offices at BP Nagar of Doti, Shreechangha of Taplejung, Dho of Dolpa, Khatyad of Mugu, Raskot of Kalikot, Koti of Bajura, Gokuleshwor of Darchula, Meghauli of Baitadi and Hitdanggadhi of Sankhuwasabha.
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Friendship Bridge rebuilt, Rasuwagadhi border set to reopen
Friendship Bridge rebuilt, Rasuwagadhi border set to reopen
The Chinese side has officially informed the Government of Nepal that the bridge has been rebuilt and has sought coordination to finalize an inauguration date, officials said.
17 hours ago
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NHRC urges government to protect senior citizens’ rights
NHRC urges government to protect senior citizens’ rights
The NHRC has called on the government to identify the needs and priorities of senior citizens and to give due importance to their concerns while formulating policies, plans, programmes, and budgets. It has also echoed the need to create opportunities for senior citizens to pass on their skills and e...
19 hours ago
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51 types of materials to be used in March 5 elections
51 types of materials to be used in March 5 elections
According to the EC, the materials include ballot boxes, ballot papers, indelible ink, stamp pads and other essential election supplies. Priority has been given to the use of domestic products, cost efficiency and environmental protection.
20 hours ago
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Rabies infection challenge on the rise in Sudurpashchim
Rabies infection challenge on the rise in Sudurpashchim
A major challenge has been added to public health across the province after rabies began to spread among animals and humans from fox and stray dog bites.
21 hours ago
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SC dismisses writ challenging Gen Z probe commission
SC dismisses writ challenging Gen Z probe commission
A full bench comprising Justices Manoj Kumar Sharma, Nahakul Subedi and Shrikant Poudel on Friday ordered the dismissal of the petition that questioned the impartiality of the commission’s office bearers.
22 hours ago
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Minister Shrestha urges joint efforts to improve welfare of senior citizens
Minister Shrestha urges joint efforts to improve welfare of...
Extending her best wishes on the occasion of the Fifth National Senior Citizens Day today, the Minister underlined the need for collective efforts among the three-tier government, civil societies and the family to address the problems of senior citizens who possess distinct skills, expertise and exp...
22 hours ago
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One dead, 16 hurt in Arghakhanchi jeep accident
One dead, 16 hurt in Arghakhanchi jeep accident
The deceased is jeep driver Rudra Bahadur Budha Magar, 45, of Bhumikasthan-10. The jeep, carrying students of the local Janajagriti Secondary School, was en route to Nuwakot in the district when it met with the accident near the Chhiriling stream in Bhumikasthan-7.
23 hours ago