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

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

KATHMANDU: When talking about Nepal’s first general election, 102-year-old Lila Prasad Lohani still finds it entertaining. Having participated in the first election in 1959, which took 45 days to complete, he is among the few surviving candidates out of 786. Lohani had filed his candidacy from the then Election Constituency Number 103, Pokhara South-East, from...

Nabin Aryal

Politics
Central Security Committee meeting underway at Home Ministry
Central Security Committee meeting underway at Home Ministry
February 21, 2026
Stress laid on free health services in parties’ election manifestos
Stress laid on free health services in parties’ election manifestos
February 21, 2026
PM Karki visits Lumbini, directs for full preparations to ensure election will conclude impartially, peacefully
PM Karki visits Lumbini, directs for full preparations to ensure election will conclude impartially, peacefully
February 21, 2026
Breaking down the RSP manifesto: reform, growth, and governance
Breaking down the RSP manifesto: reform, growth, and governance
February 21, 2026
Ballot papers with election materials 1transported to three provinces: EC
Ballot papers with election materials 1transported to three provinces: EC
February 21, 2026
PM Karki visits Lumbini, directs for full preparations to ensure election will conclude impartially, peacefully
PM Karki visits Lumbini, directs for full preparations to ensure election will conclude impartially, peacefully
February 21, 2026
Breaking down the RSP manifesto: reform, growth, and governance
Breaking down the RSP manifesto: reform, growth, and governance
February 21, 2026
Ballot papers with election materials 1transported to three provinces: EC
Ballot papers with election materials 1transported to three provinces: EC
February 21, 2026
PM Karki updated on election security in Gandaki Province
PM Karki updated on election security in Gandaki Province
February 20, 2026
Business
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Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – February 21, 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
Breaking down the RSP manifesto: reform, growth, and governance

Breaking down the RSP manifesto: reform, growth, and governance

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

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The embossed number plate mess

The embossed number plate mess
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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”
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A reformed local government is necessary in Bangladesh: Professor Islam  
A reformed local government is necessary in Bangladesh: Professor Islam  
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‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
‘A broad citizen campaign is essential to control air pollution’
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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’
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‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
‘Writers must consciously challenge themselves’
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‘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
Israel shares trauma and emergency response expertise with Nepal

Israel shares trauma and emergency response expertise with Nepal

February 19, 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 | Saturday, February 21, 2026

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Saturday, February 21, 2026

February 21, 2026
Entertainment
Seven questions on election, art, and leadership with Harivansh Acharya
Seven questions on election, art, and leadership with Harivansh Acharya

KATHMANDU: Hari Bansha Acharya, successful in genres including acting, singing, writing, and comedy, is one of the country’s most popular artists. Although he has earned...

February 21, 2026
Film ‘Rammita Koo Pirati’ under legal scrutiny
Film ‘Rammita Koo Pirati’ under legal scrutiny
Actress Niti Shah marries Yachnit Rana in traditional ceremony
Actress Niti Shah marries Yachnit Rana in traditional ceremony
Film ‘Rammita Koo Pirati’ under legal scrutiny
Film ‘Rammita Koo Pirati’ under legal scrutiny
February 20, 2026
Actress Niti Shah marries Yachnit Rana in traditional ceremony
Actress Niti Shah marries Yachnit Rana in traditional ceremony
February 20, 2026
Endowment Fund announced in memory of late journalist Dinesh Sitaula
Endowment Fund announced in memory of late journalist Dinesh Sitaula
February 20, 2026
Gallery
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]
Unity between RPP and RPP Nepal [ Photo Feature ]

Unity between RPP and RPP Nepal [ Photo Feature ]
World
“Trump’s tariffs are illegal. The money must be returned,” says US Senator Chuck Schumer

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Sports
Sahara Club Pokhara lifts Aha Rara Pokhara Goldcup trophy

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

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First India-Nepal startup cohort concludes: 9 startups secure investments

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TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

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China’s Shijian-32 satellite launch mission fails

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High IT demand undercut by weak education system

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WEATHER
Diplomacy
‘Nepal Evening’ programme held in Canada
‘Nepal Evening’ programme held in Canada
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Nepal-Portugal bilateral consultation mechanism meeting concludes
Nepal-Portugal bilateral consultation mechanism meeting concludes
February 21, 2026
76th Democracy Day celebrated in Portugal
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February 20, 2026
Nepal–India border points to close for 72 hours ahead of March 5 polls
Nepal–India border points to close for 72 hours ahead of March 5 polls
February 20, 2026
Security
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
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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

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Society
The lament of Timalbesi, unheard even by the neighboring capital

The lament of Timalbesi, unheard even by the neighboring capital

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Seven-year-old girl safely rescued after three days of kidnap
Seven-year-old girl safely rescued after three days of kidnap
February 20, 2026
ICA appoints Diptee Acharya as Ambassador for Asia-Pacific
ICA appoints Diptee Acharya as Ambassador for Asia-Pacific
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