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The Election Commission has stated that complaints were filed against five candidates from four districts among, 3, 487 candidates who registered their nominations in all 165 constituencies on Tuesday for the House of Representatives elections to be held on March 5. 

EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said  that complaints were filed against a candidate from Sunsari-2, one from Rautahat-1, two from Bhaktapur-2, and one from Kailali-1. 

He said that five complaints were filed at the Offices of Returning Officers in all 165 constituencies across the country from 10 am to 3 pm today. 

The period for filing complaints was determined in case the candidates who registered their nominations between 10 am to 3 pm today did not meet the qualifications.

It is stated that nominations and complaints will be reviewed from 3 pm today and decisions will be made by 5 pm on January 22, he said. 

The list of candidates will be published from 5 pm to 7 pm on the same day. 

On January 23, candidates will have the time from 10 am to 1 pm to withdraw their nominations. 

The final list of candidates will be published from 1 pm to 3 pm on January 23. 

On the same day, from 4 pm to 7 pm, candidates will be provided with election symbols. 

According to the commission, 3,089 men, 396 women, and one third-gender candidate have been registered, totaling 3,487 candidates.

The call center launched by the Election Commission (EC) on January 19 is capable of receiving 15 calls simultaneously. 

Established in view of the  House of Representatives (HoR) elections scheduled for March 5, the facility aims to provide voters with information related to election matters.

According to EC Spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, the call center is based at the EC office in Kantipath and has been set up to address concerns and queries from voters, citizens, and other stakeholders regarding the March 5 elections. 

Voters can dial the toll-free number 1102 for any election-related inquiries.

The facility is equipped with six desks and operates daily from 9 am to 6 pm, Bhattarai said.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 9. 43 points to close at 2, 705. 38 points on Wednesday.

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 1. 35 points to close at 465. 90 points.

A total of 21,641,883-unit shares of 324 companies were traded for Rs 1. 54 billion.

Meanwhile, Kalika power Company Ltd (KPCL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 9. 84 percent.

Likewise, Gurans Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GLBSL) was the top loser as its price fell by 5. 89 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 54 trillion.

A total of 3,486 candidates have registered their nominations in 165 constituencies across the country for the March 5 elections to the House of Representatives (HoR), as per the latest update provided by the Election Commission. 

These candidates are contesting under the direct election (FPTP). 

The deadline for registering nomination for the elections was until Tuesday. .  

There have been minor changes in the preliminary list as the verification process undertaken by the Commission found that there were two candidates from the same party contesting in some constituencies. 

Registration of nomination was carried out simultaneously across the country on January 20. 

Among the total 3,486 candidates running for the elections, 3,089 are men, 396 women and one is from third gender, said the Commission. 

As per the election schedule, complaints, if any, can be lodged today against the candidates not meeting the required qualifications.