Nepal is set to head to the polls on March 5 as political activity intensifies ahead of elections. The country’s sports and communication ministers have stepped down to contest the polls, while candidates are required to submit their nomination papers by January 20.


Nepal polls: Nearly 3,500 candidates vying for 165 seats in Nepal elections

Nepal is set to head to the polls on March 5 as political activity intensifies ahead of elections. The country’s sports and communication ministers have stepped down to contest the polls, while candidates are required to submit their nomination papers by January 20.

Nepal Gears Up for March 5 Elections as Ministers Step Down to Contest

Nepal has formally begun preparations for national elections, with the nomination process now under way ahead of polling scheduled for 5 March, election officials said. Political parties across the country are finalising candidates as campaigning gains momentum.


Nepal Moves Toward Polls As Nomination Process Begins Ahead Of March 5 Vote

Nepal elections: Two ministers quit to contest polls

Former Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah has formally entered the race to become Nepal’s prime minister, resigning from his post as the capital’s mayor.

Shah, who rose to prominence as an independent leader with a strong anti-establishment appeal, announced his decision amid growing political uncertainty in Nepal.

Balen Shah Enters Nepal PM Race, Resigns As Kathmandu Mayor

Nepal's Election Commission officially recognized Gagan Thapa's faction as the authentic Nepali Congress on January 16, 2026, days after a party split triggered by a special general convention that elected the 49-year-old reformist as president. This leadership shift, backed by over 60% of delegates, ousts veteran Sher Bahadur Deuba ahead of March 5 polls amid youth-driven demands for change.

Nepali Congress Witnesses Leadership Change Ahead of Polls

Nepal's Election Commission officially recognized Gagan Thapa's faction as the authentic Nepali Congress on January 16, 2026, days after a party split triggered by a special general convention that elected the 49-year-old reformist as president. This leadership shift, backed by over 60% of delegates, ousts veteran Sher Bahadur Deuba ahead of March 5 polls amid youth-driven demands for change.


Nepal Congress Splits: Thapa Elected Prez via Convention

Nepali Congress ramps up outreach to Gen Z voters ahead of snap polls on March 5, 2026, triggered by ex-PM Oli's resignation amid youth-led protests.


Nepali Congress Woos Gen Z for March Snap Polls 

Nepal and Bangladesh have resumed commerce secretary-level talks on a long-pending Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) in Dhaka, aiming to boost bilateral trade currently worth Rs 5.84 billion.


Nepal-Bangladesh PTA Talks Resume After Deadlock 

Supporters of Nepal’s former royal family rallied in Kathmandu demanding the restoration of the monarchy ahead of March parliamentary elections, chanting “We love our king” and “Bring back the king” around the statue of 18th‑century founder Prithvi Narayan Shah. It was the first major pro‑royalist mobilisation since youth‑led unrest last year, and protesters argue a monarchy could stabilise the country’s politics

Nepal's Pro‑Monarchy Rally: Supporters Demand King’s Return 

With mounting questions over his political affiliation, Nepal's Minister for Energy, Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising has resigned from his post.


Nepal's energy minister resigns from post after mounting questions over political affiliation

Nepal's energy minister resigns after PM Karki asks contending ministers to step down 

With mounting questions over his political affiliation, Nepal's Minister for Energy, Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising has resigned from his post.

Nepal's Energy Minister Resigns From Post After Mounting Questions Over Political Affiliation

Reports say Prime Minister Sushila Karki has again told some Cabinet ministers who are aligned with political parties to leave the government.


Nepal elections: PM Karki reportedly asks party-affiliated ministers to quit govt

Nepal Elections: Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki ordered three cabinet ministers-Energy's Kulman Ghising, Youth & Sports' Bablu Gupta, and Communication's Jagdish Kharel-to resign on January 6, 2026, citing their political affiliations and election ambitions ahead of the March 5 House elections, emphasizing the interim government's neutrality.


Nepal Elections: Ministers Face Exit as Nepal Gears for March Polls 

Curfew has been enforced in Nepal’s Birgunj after communal unrest spread to the border town. The dispute began after derogatory comments on religious affiliations were allegedly posted on the social media platform TikTok. Watch this report for more details!

Nepal Unrest: Communal Tensions Escalate Over Controversial TikTok Video

Curfew has been enforced in Nepal’s Birgunj after communal unrest spread to the border town. The dispute began after derogatory comments on religious affiliations were allegedly posted on the social media platform TikTok. Watch this report for more details!


Nepal unrest: Birgunj curfew extended as tensions persist over TikTok video

With its deadline looming, Nepal’s Gen Z protest probe has yet to question prime minister KP Oli and home minister  Ramesh Lekhak. The commission now says summons are coming, as families demand accountability for 76 deaths and police defend their actions.


Nepal panel to summon ex-PM KP Sharma Oli 

With its deadline looming, Nepal’s Gen Z protest probe has yet to question prime minister KP Oli and home minister  Ramesh Lekhak. The commission now says summons are coming, as families demand accountability for 76 deaths and police defend their actions.

Nepal Gen Z Protests: Nepal Panel to Summon Ex-PM KP Sharma Oli, 77 People Killed in Protests

Nepal Gen Z Protest Probe Launched; Govt Panel Seeks Ex-PM KP Sharma Oli

Nepal Gen Z Protest Probe Panel Says Will Summon KP Oli

Two popular leaders have formed an alliance ahead of March parliamentary elections in Nepal that will challenge the older parties which have dominated the Himalayan nation's politics for over three decades, party officials and analysts said on Monday.


Nepal PM hopeful Balendra Shah openly critical of India's regional role

Nepal polls: Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah joins RSP alliance 

Former prime minister and coordinator of the largest Communist grouping Pushpakamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Saturday warned that his party would hit the streets if the March 5 general election is postponed under any pretext.


Nepal: Former PM Prachanda Threatens Street Action if Polls Deferred

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