14 voters killed in a car accident in Syangja

Kathmandu: At least 14 people have been killed in a road accident in Waling of Syangja district. It has been said that the bus was carrying voters and on the way to polling station. So far, 10 deceased have been identified. The injured are being taken to Waling Primary Health Center for treatment.

Local election update: senior leaders cast their vote

Kathmandu: Chairman of the CPN-Maoist Center Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has cast his vote. They have cast their votes from the polling station at Bharatpur Mahanagarpalika-14 in the home district of Chitwan. Similarly, Parliament Speaker Agni Sapkota has also cast his vote from Sindhupalchowk’s Chautara. Meanwhile, a candidate of Kathmandu Metropoiltan City Samiksha Baskota of… Continue reading Local election update: senior leaders cast their vote

Voting begins for local elections-2022

Kathmandu: The voting has started across the country to elect local-level people’s representatives for five years. Voting is being held today to elect 35,221 people’s representatives of 753 local levels and 6,743 wards including 6 metropolitan cities, 11 sub-metropolitan cities, 276 municipalities and 460 village municipalities. However, voting will not be held today in some… Continue reading Voting begins for local elections-2022

Buddha Air to operate night flights from Sunday

Kathmandu: Buddha Air will operate night flights at six different airports from next Sunday. The company is going to operate night flights at six airports after the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) decided to keep the airports with night landing facility open for 18 hours. Accordingly, domestic flights will now be available till 12… Continue reading Buddha Air to operate night flights from Sunday

Nepal is all set for local election

Kathmandu: The country is all set for local election being held on Friday. Election Comission has informed that all the preparations in election centers across the countries have been completed.Organising a press conference today, Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Thapaliya informed that the preparations have been completed as per the commitment of the commission to make… Continue reading Nepal is all set for local election

Election Commission deploy 19 inspection teams to regulate silence period

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has deployed 19 teams to monitor the violation of election code of conduct.Such teams will monitor the public meetings, workshops, conferences, conventions, banquets, distribution of money during the silence period and take immediate action. The team would take immediate action and inform the commission even if false information, propaganda and… Continue reading Election Commission deploy 19 inspection teams to regulate silence period

Shuttle bus will operate on election day to carry international air passengers

Kathmandu: Public and private vehicles will be closed during the local level election on May 13. International flights will be regular on this day while domestic flights will remain closed. A paid shuttle bus will be operated in Kathmandu for international passengers. The Nepal Tourism Board has stated that such service will be operated in… Continue reading Shuttle bus will operate on election day to carry international air passengers

Borders to remain close from Tuesday mid-night

This undated image shows the premises of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu. Photo: Google maps image

Kathmandu: The silence period for the local elections to be held on Friday will start from tomorrow night. No election campaign is allowed during the silence period. With only two days left for the election campaign today and tomorrow, the parties and candidates are busy in the race. Similarly, border crossings with China and India… Continue reading Borders to remain close from Tuesday mid-night

Election commission urges media to adhere to code of conduct

Kathmandu: The Election Commission (EC) has warned that some media outlets have published and broadcasted material for or against parties and candidates against the Election Code of Conduct. The commission has requested not to publish and broadcast predictable material with the intention of ensuring victory or defeat of this or that party as it requires… Continue reading Election commission urges media to adhere to code of conduct

Public vehicles are not allowed on election day

Kathmandu: Public vehicle movement halted on election day. Only vehicles with driving licenses will be allowed that day.Similarly, journalists will get a driving license (pass) based on the quota allocated for the concerned media. Voters are not allowed to use vehicles on election day. However, vehicles licensed by the Election Commission and the District Administration… Continue reading Public vehicles are not allowed on election day