Voter registration surpasses half a million
New voter enrolment crosses half a million as deadlines near, with in-person biometric and national identity registrations surging ahead of the 2026 federal elections.
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Voter registration surpasses half a million
New voter enrolment crosses half a million as deadlines near, with in-person biometric and national identity registrations surging ahead of the 2026 federal elections.
Bangladesh tribunal sentences ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death for ‘crimes against humanity’
On Monday afternoon, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal‑1 (ICT‑1) found ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of “crimes against humanity” committed during the July–August 2024 …
ECN extends voter enrollment deadline. Calls party registration for 2026 HoR, NA polls
Voter registration is extended to November 21, political parties can now register for upcoming upper and lower house elections, and the ECN invites public feedback …
Lockdown, unrest grip Bangladesh ahead of Hasina trial verdict. Yunus pushes reform vote
The ex-prime minister is being tried in absentia for crimes against humanity; Yunus’s decision to pair a reform referendum with February elections and Hasina’s media …
Nepal’s 30 scholars named among ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025’
Of the 30 Nepali scientists listed, the majority specialise in Clinical Medicine, underscoring Nepal’s growing footprint in global health and medical research.
Melamchi stakeholders, government reach agreement: Water supply to Kathmandu set to resume
Late Tuesday evening, the government and local stakeholders signed an agreement to address long-standing issues in the Melamchi Water Project. The accord ensures the release …
PM Karki, five ministers submit property details as deadline looms, four ministers yet to comply
Five other members of her cabinet have also declared their assets, while four are yet to comply. Two of them have 11 days left to …
Protests erupt as CPN‑UML’s Saroj Kumar Yadav sworn in as Madhesh Chief Minister
Province Head Bhandari appoints CPN‑UML’s Saroj Kumar Yadav as CM; opposition parties maintain that coalition formation under Article 168(2) remains possible.
Heavy rainfall inflicts NRs 3.55 billion in agricultural damages
According to the MoALD, it will work with the NDA to offer assistance, facilities, insurance support, and relief to affected farmers
Private sector urges security, policy stability to restore confidence
At the National Economic Debate 2.0, business leaders highlighted losses of NRs 88 billion from recent unrest and called on the government for asset protection, …
Melamchi water supply to Kathmandu halted over unmet demands
The Melamchi water supply, which was suspended during the monsoon in mid-June, had resumed on October 12, but has now been halted once again.
Nepal’s foreign trade surges 26% in first quarter of FY 2025/26
By customs point, Birgunj Customs Office remained Nepal’s busiest trade gateway, accounting for 46.75% of total imports (NRs 218.81 billion) and 36.18% of total exports …