In a pivotal moment for Nepal’s democracy, voting for parliamentary seats commenced Thursday morning across the nation’s 77 districts. With 23,000 polling booths operational from 7 AM to 5 PM, …
Nepal Elections
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In a bold return to democratic norms, Nepal heads to the polls on Thursday to elect its House of Representatives amid tight security and high stakes. Acting Chief Election Commissioner …
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From Bronx blocks to Nepal’s bustling towns, rap has evolved into a force for change. In Jhapa, ahead of March 5 elections, rappers are mobilizing for Balen Shah, the 35-year-old …
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Border dwellers in Bihar’s Seemanchal region brace for a subdued Holi as the India-Nepal frontier locks down for three days. Triggered by Nepal’s crucial Representative Assembly elections on March 5, …
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In the heart of Kathmandu, interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has rallied Nepal’s citizens to actively participate in the March 5 general elections. Framing the vote as a cornerstone for …
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Kathmandu’s rising star Balen Shah, challenging KP Sharma Oli in his Jhapa-5 stronghold, has made waves by scrubbing a multi-billion-rupee China-funded project from his campaign manifesto. The Nepal-China Friendship Industrial …
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Nepal’s electoral landscape is heating up ahead of the March 5 polls, but the Election Commission is drawing sharp criticism for its lax approach to code of conduct breaches. The …
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In a high-stakes showdown, Nepal will vote on March 5 to form its next government, with electioneering underway since February 16. The campaign frenzy ends three days prior, setting the …
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In a coordinated push ahead of the March 5 general elections, Nepal’s top political outfits—Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Rashtriya Swatantra Party—released their manifestos Thursday, uniting on the theme of fostering …
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Kathmandu witnessed another milestone in India-Nepal relations as the Indian government handed over its third tranche of election-related aid. Over 270 vehicles, including 50 army trucks, were transferred during a …