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President Ram Chandra Paudel has called on all sides concerned to devote themselves to nation building by internalizing the mandate given by the citizens. 

He stressed the need for leadership with renewed thinking, style, plans, dedication, energy, conduct, and integrity to fulfill that mandate.

Addressing a program organized on the occasion of the 31st Kathmandu Metropolis Day in the federal capital today, the Head of State said, “It is our responsibility to hand over a prosperous nation to future generations by addressing the needs of the present time. I believe we should not deviate from fulfilling our responsibilities.”

“It is necessary for us to cultivate the feeling that politics is neither a profession nor a business; rather, it is the noblest means of social service,” the President said, adding that this is precisely what the Nepali people expect at this moment. “The same sentiment was also expressed through the recent movement of the younger generation,” he added.

Stating that seeking the people’s mandate to find solutions to the nation’s existing problems is the supreme method in a democracy, the President called on all to move forward by making the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives a success.

“The House of Representatives elections will be held on March 5 to address the aspirations of the youth for change,” Paudel reminded. “Let us move ahead by making it a success and engage in building a prosperous Nepal along with the establishment of social justice and good governance.”

The President applauded Kathmandu Metropolitan City for its innovative achievements in economic, social, and physical development efforts as well as urban management.

“I believe that the services, facilities, and programs delivered to service seekers and beneficiaries have validated the meaningful role played by youth leadership and energetic elected representatives in the metropolitan city,” President Paudel said.

He praised the local government for setting examples in urban management, river and water systems, promotion of greenery, conservation of natural heritage, restoration of temples, monasteries, ponds, lakes, stone spouts, and physical heritage, as well as in efforts toward integrated urban development.

The President added that the Kathmandu Metropolitan City has ensured its services are citizen-friendly, accountable, transparent, and service-oriented through the maximum use of information and communication technology, the operation of a single service center, and the prioritization of a grievance-management system. “This has sent a message to the public that the level of government closest to their doorstep is capable of effective local governance,” he said.

Stating that not only the policies, plans, actions, and programs implemented by the metropolitan city but also its experiences and lessons learned would serve as examples for other local levels, the President expressed his belief that the local government will continue striving to come up with the best possible policies, programmes, and plans.

He also said that for the prosperity of the capital city, the policies, programs, and plans formulated by the metropolitan municipality require support and cooperation of all bodies, including the federal and provincial governments, for effective implementation.

The President expressed confidence that Kathmandu Metropolitan City will be able to deliver more effectively in the days ahead in addressing the needs, aspirations, and dreams of its residents.

Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut, Speaker Devraj Ghimire, and National Assembly Chair Narayan Prasad Dahal were also present at the event.

On the occasion, the President honoured individuals with outstanding contributions in various fields, while the Vice President awarded local representatives for their best performances in their respective areas.

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that the government is fully committed to conducting fresh elections to the members of the House of Representatives (HoR) on the announced date.

The HoR election has been scheduled for March 5, 2026.

While inaugurating a regional-level (Gandaki) security seminar in Pokhara today, the Minister said the government is focused on building an integrated security plan along with managerial preparations for conducting the elections. 

He stated that the government was formed with the major mandate of conducting the elections and that its primary responsibility is to hand over government leadership to a people elected government by successfully organizing the polls.

“The election schedule has already been unveiled. It will be conducted on March 5,” he said.

Stating that the government is in talks with concerned stakeholders, including political parties, to create an environment of trust for the elections, he added that an integrated security plan targeting the elections has been put in place. 

The election security strategy will be finalized after assessing the security situation in the provinces and districts.

He further said that among the prisoners who had escaped prisons during the September 8–9 Gen Z movement, 70 percent have returned, and the process of recovering the looted arms is underway. 

According to the Minister, the government is seriously working to normalize security challenges in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement and to ensure that peace and security prevail in the country. 

He also highlighted the role of provincial governments in successfully holding the elections.

Security chiefs, including representatives from the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force, from all 11 districts of Gandaki Province are attending the seminar.

According to Joint Secretary at the Home Ministry, Govinda Rijal, the event aims to prepare a future security strategy and action plan for the province. 

It will also discuss election security plans.

The CPN-UML has announced the election schedule to elect the new leadership from the party's 11th National Congress.

The Chairman of UML Central Election Commission, Dr Bijaya Subba, made public  the election schedule this evening. 

As per the schedule, the namelist of voters will be made public at 7 this evening, while the complaints over the voters' namelist could be filed until 9 am on Monday.

The final namelist will be published at 10:15 am on Monday and the candidates will be given the nomination form from 9 am to 12 in the afternoon on Monday.

The candidates can register their forms from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and the preliminary namelist of the candidates will be released at 2:30 pm. 

Dr Subba said that complaints on the candidates could be filed from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Monday. 

Likewise, the final namelist of the candidates will be made public at 6 pm on Monday.

The  voting will be held from 11 am to 5 pm on December 16. 

The inaugural session of the UML's 11th National Congress was held in Bhaktapur on Saturday. 

The closed-session of the party's National Congress is going on in Bhrikutimandap from this afternoon.   

Lumbini Lions are crowned champions of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) after a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Sudurpaschim Royals in the final at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on Saturday.

Chasing a low target of 86, Lumbini reached 86/4 in just nine overs, with 66 balls to spare. Dinesh Adhikari led the charge with a blistering 42 off just 13 balls, while D’Arcy Short added 14. Captain Rohit Paudel contributed 16 to ensure a swift finish.

Earlier, Sudurpaschim were bundled out for 85 in 19.1 overs after opting to bat first. Ishan Pandey top-scored with 33, but the innings never gained momentum as Lumbini’s bowlers kept things tight. Ruben Trumpelmann and Sher Malla claimed three wickets each, while Rohit Paudel also picked up a hattrick as Sudurpaschim collapsed from 44/4 to 85 all out.

The title marks a remarkable turnaround for Lumbini, who finished at the bottom of the table in the inaugural edition of the NPL last year, managing just one league win.

For Sudurpaschim, the defeat extended their wait for a title despite consistent performances. They finished as table-toppers in consecutive seasons and reached back-to-back finals, but fell short again. In the previous edition, Sudurpaschim had lost the final to Janakpur, and this year they were outplayed by a resurgent Lumbini side.