WORLD
China FM blasts Middle East war, urges US to manage ties
China FM blasts Middle East war, urges US to manage ties
China's top diplomat condemned on Sunday the war in the Middle East and urged the United States to iron out its differences with Beijing. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a press conference in the Chinese capital that the war, which was sparked by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, "should never have...
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
Rabi Lamichhane should lead next govt: Harka Sampang
Rabi Lamichhane should lead next govt: Harka Sampang
“Since the people have already made their choice, everyone must accept it. However, it would be better if the government is led by Rabi. The leadership must respond and give time to questions raised by the public in Parliament; otherwise, there will be chaos,” he wrote on social media.
Mar 08, 2026
WORLD
US, Israel hit five oil sites in and near Tehran: official
US, Israel hit five oil sites in and near Tehran: official
"Last night, four oil depots and a petroleum products transport centre in Tehran and the Alborz were attacked by enemy aircraft," the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, Keramat Veyskarami, told state TV.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
EC withholds announcement of Dhanusha-1 results, awaits SC ruling
EC withholds announcement of Dhanusha-1 results, awaits SC r...
Election Commission (EC) has directed that the vote count for Dhanusha-1 in the House of Representatives election not be announced immediately, pending a final decision from the Supreme Court.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
RSP candidate Gautam elected HoR member from Makwanpur-1
RSP candidate Gautam elected HoR member from Makwanpur-1
Under the House of Representatives election, Prakash Gautam of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been elected from Makwanpur-1.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
NCP’s Yuvraj Dulal elected from Sindhupalchok-2
NCP’s Yuvraj Dulal elected from Sindhupalchok-2
Dulal secured victory with 21,320 votes. His closest rival, Banshalal Tamang of the Nepali Congress, received 18,520 votes. The margin between winner Dulal and runner-up Tamang was 2,730 votes.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
Only Dahal and Lamichhane survive as top leaders face defeat amid RSP surge
Only Dahal and Lamichhane survive as top leaders face defeat...
Nepal’s parliamentary race has delivered a major political upset, with only Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Rabi Lamichhane among top leaders securing seats while several heavyweight figures suffer unexpected defeats amid a surge for the RSP.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
RSP candidate KP Khanal wins in Kailali-2
RSP candidate KP Khanal wins in Kailali-2
KP Khanal from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has emerged victorious in Kailali Constituency No. 2. Election Officer Indra Prasad Shrestha reported that Khanal secured 19,570 votes.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
RSP's Dumre elected as HoR member from Syangja-2
RSP's Dumre elected as HoR member from Syangja-2
Election Officer Rishi Paudel said that Dumre was elected with 25,354 votes. Similarly, Nepali Congress's Bhagwat Prakash Malla received 20,830 votes and CPN-UML's Khim Bahadur Thapa received 14,108 votes.
Mar 08, 2026
POLITICS
NC's Shahi elected HoR Member from Mugu
NC's Shahi elected HoR Member from Mugu
According to Chief Election Officer Min Bahadur Kunwar, Khadak Bahadur Shahi won the election with 7,914 votes. Shahi's closest competitor, Purna Bahadur Rokaya of the CPN (UML) received 6,718 votes, while Chandra Bahadur Shahi of the Nepali Communist Party received 5,558 votes.
Mar 08, 2026