In an exclusive interview with ANI, Rijal said that the interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki must gain the confidence of political parties to successfully conduct the polls.
Folklore links the name 'Dhaka' to the Bangladeshi capital. According to one popular belief, Dambar Kumari, the daughter of Prime Minister Junga Bahadur Rana, who lived in Banaras (Varanasi) during the 19th century, was fond of a fine and colourful fabric known as Chamua Dhaka, woven in Dhak
Bodies of two Indian tourists, a father and daughter missing since October 20, were found buried in snow in Nepal's Manang district. Security forces recovered them after weeks of search following heavy snowfall that stranded over 1,500 tourists in the region.
Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met Nepal's Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal to discuss peace and security ahead of the March 2026 elections. Both reaffirmed strong bilateral ties, with India supporting Nepal's election preparations as voter registration continues ahead of the November 16
Ahead of the polling for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, state DGP Vinay Kumar said that the preparations for the second phase are even more stringent than the first phase.
Nepal has sealed all border points with India for 72 hours ahead of Bihar's second-phase elections on November 11. Authorities in Mahottari, Sarlahi, and Rauthat districts have suspended cross-border movement, except emergencies, as part of standard security measures during elections in eith
Flights continued to operate from 10 PM (Local Time) on Saturday evening, according to airport officials, after flight operations at Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport were halted following a problem in the airfield lighting system.
Madhesh Province Chief Minister Jitendra Sonal resigned after realizing he would lose a vote of confidence in the Provincial Assembly. Despite initial support from five parties, some lawmakers withdrew backing, prompting Sonal to step down and submit his resignation to the Province Chief.
Flight operations at Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport were halted due to a short circuit in the airfield lighting system. Several domestic and international flights were delayed or diverted, while repair works are underway to restore runway lighting and resume normal operations.
Issuing a video statement, Karki emphasised that the foundation of a democratic society lies in citizens' awareness and responsible use of voting rights. Stating democracy is sustained by two essential tools - the conscience of citizens and the proper use of their voting identity cards.