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From loudspeakers to viral campaigns: How Nepali elections went digital

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From loudspeakers to viral campaigns: How Nepali elections went digital

KATHMANDU: In the 1999 House of Representatives election, Kunta Sharma, a candidate of the CPN (UML), did not have to spend a single rupee personally on her campaign. After having breakfast at home and getting ready in the morning, party workers would arrive in a campaign vehicle equipped with loudspeakers. She would ride in that...

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Politics
Chitwan’s political temperature soars with Rabi–Meena clash
Chitwan’s political temperature soars with Rabi–Meena clash
February 23, 2026
Professors, teachers, officials urged not to engage in political parties’ election campaigns
Professors, teachers, officials urged not to engage in political parties’ election campaigns
February 23, 2026
EC advises against involvement of children in election campaigns
EC advises against involvement of children in election campaigns
February 23, 2026
NC General Secretary Paudel unveils 14-point resolution paper
NC General Secretary Paudel unveils 14-point resolution paper
February 23, 2026
Durga Prasai’s habeas corpus petition: SC orders Election Commission’s original decision to be produced
Durga Prasai’s habeas corpus petition: SC orders Election Commission’s original decision to be produced
February 23, 2026
EC advises against involvement of children in election campaigns
EC advises against involvement of children in election campaigns
February 23, 2026
NC General Secretary Paudel unveils 14-point resolution paper
NC General Secretary Paudel unveils 14-point resolution paper
February 23, 2026
Durga Prasai’s habeas corpus petition: SC orders Election Commission’s original decision to be produced
Durga Prasai’s habeas corpus petition: SC orders Election Commission’s original decision to be produced
February 23, 2026
Constitution amendment mandatory: Chair Yadav
Constitution amendment mandatory: Chair Yadav
February 23, 2026
Business
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Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 23, 2026

KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and...

Opinion
Explainer
Everything you need to know about Balen Shah’s commitment paper for Jhapa-5

Everything you need to know about Balen Shah’s commitment paper for Jhapa-5

12 minutes ago
Feature
Skill training transforming rural women into business leaders

Skill training transforming rural women into business leaders
Revisiting Nepal’s first election in 1959: Ballots, betrayals, and a Supreme Court battle

Revisiting Nepal’s first election in 1959: Ballots, betrayals, and a Supreme Court battle
The embossed number plate mess

The embossed number plate mess
Long read
Interview
“The Nepali Army did, indeed, deviate from its duty”

Political scientist Hari Sharma, who spent nearly seven years at Sheetal Niwas as the political adviser to Nepal’s first President Dr Ram Baran Yadav, was also at one time a political adviser to then–Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala. Sharma is...

February 10, 2026
“The Nepali Army did, indeed, deviate from its duty”
“Nepali politics drifting away from the social sphere is a matter of concern”
“Nepali politics drifting away from the social sphere is a matter of concern”
January 25, 2026
A reformed local government is necessary in Bangladesh: Professor Islam  
A reformed local government is necessary in Bangladesh: Professor Islam  
January 19, 2026
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
January 14, 2026
A reformed local government is necessary in Bangladesh: Professor Islam  
A reformed local government is necessary in Bangladesh: Professor Islam  
January 19, 2026
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
January 14, 2026
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
December 18, 2025
‘My father Boris, who started tourism in Nepal, was an amazing man’: Michael
‘My father Boris, who started tourism in Nepal, was an amazing man’: Michael
November 9, 2025
Analysis
Health
67.31% pass NHPC 17th licensing examination

67.31% pass NHPC 17th licensing examination

February 23, 2026
Travel
NAC’s both widebody aircraft near full overhaul; Rs 5 billion global tender to be invited

NAC’s both widebody aircraft near full overhaul; Rs 5 billion global tender to be invited

February 18, 2026
Daily Brief
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, February 23, 2026

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026
Entertainment
It’s official! Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda announce their wedding
It’s official! Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda announce their wedding

MUMBAI: Wedding bells are ringing for actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. On Sunday, Vijay and Rashmika confirmed their relationship, expressing happiness as they are...

February 23, 2026
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ locks summer 2026 release date, new poster out
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ locks summer 2026 release date, new poster out
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma arrive at Mumbai airport in style
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma arrive at Mumbai airport in style
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ locks summer 2026 release date, new poster out
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ locks summer 2026 release date, new poster out
February 22, 2026
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma arrive at Mumbai airport in style
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma arrive at Mumbai airport in style
February 22, 2026
Seven questions on election, art, and leadership with Harivansh Acharya
Seven questions on election, art, and leadership with Harivansh Acharya
February 21, 2026
Gallery
‘Hori Festival’ in Kanchanban

‘Hori Festival’ in Kanchanban
Gyalpo Lhosar celebrations at Kathmandu’s Sifal Chaur [Photo Feature]

Gyalpo Lhosar celebrations at Kathmandu’s Sifal Chaur [Photo Feature]
Nepali Congress ‘pledge assembly’ in pictures

Nepali Congress ‘pledge assembly’ in pictures
Crowds assemble at TIA to greet former King Gyanendra

Crowds assemble at TIA to greet former King Gyanendra
Hindu holy men from Nepal and India enter Pashupatinath Temple with procession [Photo Feature]

Hindu holy men from Nepal and India enter Pashupatinath Temple with procession [Photo Feature]
Sporadic rain in Kathmandu, snow in high hills as air quality worsens [Photo Feature]

Sporadic rain in Kathmandu, snow in high hills as air quality worsens [Photo Feature]
EPS youth protest in Maitighar: Seven months of wait captured in 10 photos [Photo Feature]

EPS youth protest in Maitighar: Seven months of wait captured in 10 photos [Photo Feature]
Former King Gyanendra visits Janaki Temple, sparks Royalist enthusiasm [Photo Feature]

Former King Gyanendra visits Janaki Temple, sparks Royalist enthusiasm [Photo Feature]
Festive spirit of Sonam Lhosar at Tundikhel

Festive spirit of Sonam Lhosar at Tundikhel
Army photo exhibition held at Jangi Adda [Photo Feature]

Army photo exhibition held at Jangi Adda [Photo Feature]
Tharu community celebrates Maghi at Kathmandu’s Tundikhel [Photo Feature]

Tharu community celebrates Maghi at Kathmandu’s Tundikhel [Photo Feature]
Nepali Congress convention venue as seen from drone view [Photo Feature]

Nepali Congress convention venue as seen from drone view [Photo Feature]
World
“The clean energy future is within reach,” says UN General Secy Antonio Guterres

“The clean energy future is within reach,” says UN General Secy Antonio Guterres

1 minute ago
South Asia
‘I will go’: Bengalis in Pakistan hope for family reunions

‘I will go’: Bengalis in Pakistan hope for family reunions

4 hours ago
Sports
Samba’s ACL reinjury and why she is seeking public support

Samba’s ACL reinjury and why she is seeking public support

17 minutes ago
Climate
Science & Technology
Western Nepal’s ‘seismic gap’ questioned as new study reveals centuries of hidden major quakes

Western Nepal’s ‘seismic gap’ questioned as new study reveals centuries of hidden major quakes
NASA runs lunar mission Artemis II’s vehicle confidence test

NASA runs lunar mission Artemis II’s vehicle confidence test
WhatsApp alleges Russian Government attempted to ban application

WhatsApp alleges Russian Government attempted to ban application
Nepal exporting over Rs 100 billion worth of IT services annually

Nepal exporting over Rs 100 billion worth of IT services annually
Nepal Telecom’s role for economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal

Nepal Telecom’s role for economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal
Nepal’s IT sector is unwelcoming to women

Nepal’s IT sector is unwelcoming to women
KMC launches integrated attendance system for community schools

KMC launches integrated attendance system for community schools
Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia

Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia
AI boom brings growth, risks, and security concerns for tech industry

AI boom brings growth, risks, and security concerns for tech industry
First India-Nepal startup cohort concludes: 9 startups secure investments

First India-Nepal startup cohort concludes: 9 startups secure investments
TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity
China’s Shijian-32 satellite launch mission fails

China’s Shijian-32 satellite launch mission fails
WEATHER
Diplomacy
UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal
UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal
February 23, 2026
‘Nepal Evening’ programme held in Canada
‘Nepal Evening’ programme held in Canada
February 21, 2026
Nepal-Portugal bilateral consultation mechanism meeting concludes
Nepal-Portugal bilateral consultation mechanism meeting concludes
February 21, 2026
76th Democracy Day celebrated in Portugal
76th Democracy Day celebrated in Portugal
February 20, 2026
Security
Smugglers’ violent attack on police in Birgunj reveals security lapses
Smugglers’ violent attack on police in Birgunj reveals security lapses
Curfew imposed in Gaur after renewed clashes between two communities
Curfew imposed in Gaur after renewed clashes between two communities
Police requests bearing invoice with goods during cross-border transport
Police requests bearing invoice with goods during cross-border transport
APF deploys 1,600 personnel to districts for March 5 election security
APF deploys 1,600 personnel to districts for March 5 election security
Special
Human trafficking thrives with involvement of government employees

Human trafficking thrives with involvement of government employees

6 days ago
History and Culture
Revisiting Nepal’s first election in 1959: Ballots, betrayals, and a Supreme Court battle

Revisiting Nepal’s first election in 1959: Ballots, betrayals, and a Supreme Court battle

February 21, 2026
Society
Home Minister Aryal inquires about health condition of Dhading bus accident survivors

Home Minister Aryal inquires about health condition of Dhading bus accident survivors

February 23, 2026
Curfew lifted, prohibitory order issued in Birgunj
Curfew lifted, prohibitory order issued in Birgunj
February 23, 2026
50 percent grant to commercial farming
50 percent grant to commercial farming
February 23, 2026
Nepal Facts
RSP postpones pre-election rallies in Bhairahawa and Pokhara
RSP postpones pre-election rallies in Bhairahawa and Pokhara
Top ten facts about Chitwan National Park
Top ten facts about Chitwan National Park
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s 2025/26 Monetary Policy
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s 2025/26 Monetary Policy
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s Economy in the First 11 Months of FY 2024/25
Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s Economy in the First 11 Months of FY 2024/25
Key Facts You Should Know About Gandaki’s Ride-Sharing Regulation
Key Facts You Should Know About Gandaki’s Ride-Sharing Regulation

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