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Setopati’s Chitwan–3 projection sparks election code debate
After declaring that Sobita Gautam would win Chitwan–3 before softening its headline, Setopati faces renewed scrutiny over whether its constituency-level “analysis” violates the Election Code of Conduct or falls within constitutional press freedom.
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Setopati’s Chitwan–3 projection sparks election code debate
After declaring that Sobita Gautam would win Chitwan–3 before softening its headline, Setopati faces renewed scrutiny over whether its constituency-level “analysis” violates the Election Code …
Lives in the plains’ urban centres get further complicated as weatherly fog mixed with smoke emissions (smog) covers the cities for weeks.
What’s inside Nepali Communist Party’s election manifesto?
With promises of 10% growth, 1.5 million jobs, Nijgadh airport, smart cities and universal drinking water, the NCP’s March 5 manifesto sets sweeping, time-bound targets—many …
Government slashes budget by nearly 276 billion, lowers growth forecast to 3.5%
Midyear review cites weak capital spending, election costs and sluggish sectors as the Finance Ministry trims allocations and revises economic growth from 6% to 3.5%.
Strong first half for economy amid easing inflation, record remittances and forex reserves
NRB report for mid-July 2025–mid-January 2026 reveal robust external stability, higher remittances, and credit growth, while fiscal pressures and trade deficits persist.
Nepotism continues under President Ram Chandra Paudel
The President's visit spotlights nepotism and lax governance, as his daughter continues to serve as his Principal Private Secretary and hold key roles in his …
Trekking guides, agencies, helicopter firms, and Kathmandu hospitals staged fake helicopter evacuations for foreign trekkers to fraudulently claim insurance money.
Nepal advances on carbon trading, but who benefits?
The country receives the first carbon trading payout, rolls out regulation and signs a fresh agreement. But concerns remain towards the gap between potential and …
NC-UML alliance sweeps all 18 contested NA seats, NC emerges largest party
The elections, held on January 25, were conducted through an indirect electoral college comprising provincial assembly members and local-level mayors, chairpersons and their deputies.
Nepal faces drier, warmer winter as rainfall falls below seasonal norms
Official forecasts and recent meteorological data show Nepal enduring another dry, warmer-than-usual winter, raising concerns over air quality, agriculture and water availability.
National Assembly election on January 25: What you need to know
NC and UML have formed an electoral alliance for the NA election, with them contesting for 10 and seven seats, respectively.
Damak clash rekindles concerns over political confrontation ahead of elections
Supporters of UML and RSP clashed in Jhapa-5 as rival groups gathered to file candidacies for the March 5 election, leaving a few supporters from …
