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Nepal's paddy output set to fall for first time in four years

Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- Nepal's paddy output is projected to decline in the current fiscal year for the first time in four years, according to a government assessment that cites prolonged drought in Mad... Read More


Thapa-led Congress picks poll candidates amid factional rift

Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- Nepali Congress has kicked off its March election campaign by swiftly distributing tickets, favouring new and youth faces, even as factional divisions and court challenges threat... Read More


India hands over first tranche of election assistance to Nepal

Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- India on Monday handed over the first tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal, delivering more than 60 double-cab pickup vehicles and other supplies to support preparatio... Read More


Top leaders file candidacies nationwide as House elections draw closer

Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- Major political parties and prominent leaders across Nepal filed their candidacies for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, on Thursday, marking ... Read More


Nepse surges 42.26 points as election optimism lifts market

Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index jumped by 42.26 points on Tuesday, closing at 2,741.81 points, as investor sentiment improved amid optimism surrounding the upcoming parlia... Read More


Parsa court orders RSP chair Lamichhane to furnish Rs10 million bail

Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- The Parsa District Court on Tuesday ordered Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chairman Rabi Lamichhane to deposit bail of Rs10 million in connection with a cooperative fund embezzle... Read More


US Embassy Nepal, Aadyanta Advisory roll out nationwide "Code for Impact" tech hackathon

Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- The nationwide Code for Impact hackathon series began in Butwal, Lumbini Province, on January 18-19, launching a seven-province tour aimed at promoting technology-led solutions t... Read More


UML chair Oli files candidacy from Jhapa-5

Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- Former prime minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has filed his candidacy from Jhapa-5, setting the stage for a high-profile electoral contest in the constituency. Jhapa-5 h... Read More


Balen Shah files candidacy from Jhapa-5

Damak, Jan. 20 -- Former Kathmandu Metropolitan City mayor and senior Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, filed his candidacy from Jhapa-5 on Tuesday. He was acco... Read More


Mahabir Pun resigns, files nomination as independent from Myagdi

Kathmandu, Jan. 20 -- Former Minister for Education, Science, and Technology Mahabir Pun has filed his nomination to contest the House of Representatives elections as an independent candidate from Mya... Read More