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EC steps up election preparations: Four machines put on standby to print 40 million ballots

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- To meet the demand, the EC plans to print a total of 40 million ballot papers-20 million for the first-past-the-post system and another 20 million for the proportional representation... Read More


New criteria set for multi-year project approval: Minimum cost fixed at Rs 500 million

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- According to the Ministry of Finance, projects with an estimated cost below Rs 500 million will no longer qualify for multi-year contract approval. However, in the case of government... Read More


Teen girl killed in tiger attack in Bardiya

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- The victim, Binita Pariyar of Madhuwan Municipality-2, was attacked while cutting grass in the nearby Kothiya Community Forest at around 1 pm. The tiger dragged her away after the at... Read More


Only 18 of 64 parties file full PR candidate lists for March 5 polls

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- 64 parties submit PR candidate lists for Nepal's March 5 polls, but only 18 cover all 110 seats. PR ballots will feature 58 symbols, with strict quotas for ethnic groups, regions, an... Read More


Delay in road maintenance will invite penalties: Minister Ghising

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- Speaking at the 23rd anniversary of the Road Board Nepal, Minister Ghising said contracts could also be cancelled if contractors repeatedly fail to meet timelines. He noted that the ... Read More


Poor sleep, excessive phone use driving student memory decline

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- Experts warn that imbalanced daily routines, excessive screen use and lack of sleep are driving declining memory, concentration and confidence among students, prompting schools to in... Read More


Education Ministry warns consultancies against sending students to fake institutions

Nepal, Dec. 30 -- The Ministry of Education has warned educational consultancies against deceiving students with fake offer letters and unapproved training centres, urging families to verify instituti... Read More


Major parties to submit PR lists to EC today

Nepal, Dec. 29 -- Political parties, including major ones, are preparing to submit their closed lists of candidates for the Proportional Representation (PR) system under the House of Representatives (... Read More


Singer Trishala Gurung recommended for PR candidacy by Ujyalo Nepal Party

Nepal, Dec. 29 -- The Ujyalo Nepal Party has recommended popular singer Trishala Gurung as a Proportional Representation (PR) candidate for the upcoming House of Representatives election. Dr. Gurung,... Read More


Pro-military party claims majority in Myanmar's Junta-organised election

Nepal, Dec. 29 -- Myanmar's dominant pro-military party is "winning a majority" in the first phase of junta-run elections, a party source told AFP on Monday, after democracy watchdogs warned the poll ... Read More