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"Participation of youth in this election has been unprecedented": Nepali C
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Voting for the 2026 general election began across the country, with Nepali Congress candidate Sachin Timalsena expressing confidence in victory. He highlighted strong youth participation, positive public response during campaigning, and smooth election arrangements as voters choose 275 membe
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Nepal Elections 2026: "My duty is completed," says Interim PM Sushila Kark
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki voted in Kathmandu as the 2026 general election began amid tight security. Nearly 19 million voters, over half young, choose a new government after the Gen Z-led snap polls.
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"I hope whoever wins plays significant role in development of Nepal": Vote
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Voting for Nepal's 2026 general election began on March 5 amid tight security and strong voter turnout. The snap poll follows political upheaval triggered by the "Gen Z movement." Over 18.9 million voters will decide among 6,541 candidates for 275 parliamentary seats, with results expecte
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"We want stability and the issue of corruption resolved": Voters seek chan
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Nepal is holding snap general elections following the "Gen Z movement" that ousted the previous government. With over 18 million voters half being youth the polls feature 6,541 candidates. Backed by heavy security, the Election Commission aims for a peaceful process and expects results withi
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Nepal begins landmark general election months after "Gen Z movement"
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Nepal is holding snap general elections following the "Gen Z movement" that ousted the previous government. With over 18 million voters--half being youth--the polls feature 6,541 candidates for 275 seats. Backed by heavy security, the Election Commission aims for a peaceful process and ra
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Nepal polling centres resplendent, abuzz with preparations for election da
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
A Polling Centre at Ratnrajya Madhyamik Vidyalay, Baneshvar, Kathmandu can be seen resplendent with preparations going on for the big day.
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Security agencies say Nepal fully prepared for March 5 polls
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
As voting day approaches, the government has intensified daily high-level security briefings. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Sushila Karki and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal convened a back-to-back meeting to review election preparedness and the overall law-and-order situation.
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No stones left unturned in preparations, says Interim Nepal PM ahead of el
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
After rounds of meeting with security agencies on Tuesday, the Interim leader of the Himalayan Nation took on Facebook to assure the voters about security arrangements.
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Bangladesh to resume tourist visa services for Indians from Monday
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Bangladesh will fully resume tourist visa services from its missions in India starting Monday after a temporary suspension for security reasons around the February 12 election. All visa categories are now restored globally. Indian tourist visa services for Bangladeshis remain suspended, thou
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Curfew remains in Nepal's southern plain after communal clash ahead of ele
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Authorities in Nepal's Rautahat district imposed an indefinite curfew in Gaur Municipality after communal clashes. The curfew restricts movement and bans gatherings. Security forces have been deployed. Violence resumed despite a prior agreement, with stone-pelting and a vehicle set on fire.
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Bangladesh heads to polls; 51 parties compete for power
Updated : 1 month ago IST
This election feels heavy after the demise of Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and the ban on her nemesis Sheikh Hasina's party, the Awami League.
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Bangladesh: 1,400 polling stations in Dhaka marked high risk ahead of poll
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharf Uddin Ahmed Choudhury shared the information on Wednesday during a media briefing on election preparedness.
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