Manifestos focus on hydropower expansion, cross-border trade, green energy and digital infrastructure as pillars of economic transformation.

The vehicle was heading towards Shitaladevi polling centre in ward 2 and Sagutar ward office polling centre, transporting ballot materials and election staff, when it crashed.

The ban on the sale, distribution and transportation of alcohol contributed to maintaining law and order during the Holi this year, police said.

Tehran said it would target US bases in the region after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday.

The 29-year-old youth had returned to the UAE for employment about a year ago after celebrating Dashain with his family in Nepal.

While the bases are regarded as British sovereign territory, Cyprus itself is an EU member, now holding the bloc’s rotating presidency.

Prime minister urges high turnout, vows fear-free polls and action against misinformation.

Festival of spring celebrated with colours, music, and messages of truth and harmony.

Vehicle driver in custody after 24-year-old dies while cycling to duty.

Brent crude, a key global benchmark for oil prices, surged as high as US$82.37 per barrel in early trade, the highest since January 2025.

Across wide swathes of Nepal, analysts say public sentiment is one of disenchantment with established political parties that have been given multiple opportunities to govern but failed to deliver.

Israel said it struck Hezbollah-linked sites in Lebanon after the group fired missiles and drones at Israel in response to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s killing.

Nepal Oil Corporation says fuel reserves are adequate despite increased demand during election period.

Helicopters grounded by strong winds; authorities may deliver election materials on foot.