EC to start collecting, updating voters' list from April 5
The Election Commission is to begin registration and updating of voters' list from April 5.
The EC had postponed it from November 22, 2025 after the announcement of the date for elections to the House of Representatives, 2082.
Joint-Secretary and Spokesperson of the EC, Narayan Prasad Bhattarai shared that an arrangement has been made where national identity card holder Nepali citizens can register their names online to voters' list.
Similarly, in case of the Nepali citizens who have not obtained national id, they are required to appear at the province or district election office for biometric details after filling up the EC's online form in order to register their names in the voter list.
Likewise, activities like correcting mistakes in voter lists, updating the details of death and migration, removing names registered twice in the voter list could be done online, reads a press release issued today by EC.
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia calls on Vice President Yadav
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal Fahd Mohammad A. Manikhr paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav today.
During a meeting held at the Office of the Vice President in Lainchaur today, matters relating to bilateral interest between the two countries were discussed.
On the occasion, Ambassador Manikhr said that Saudi Arabia is willing to cooperate in various fields for the development of Nepal.
He expressed his commitment to further strengthen Nepal-Saudi relations during his tenure.
Thapa elected UML Parliamentary Party leader
Ram Bahadur Thapa (Badal) has been elected as the Parliamentary Party leader of the CPN-UML.
After the PP meeting held at UML Headquarters, Chyasal today, Thapa was elected unanimously as the Parliamentary Party leader.
UML lawmaker Suhang Nembang had also staked his claim for the post of Parliamentary Party leader but Thapa was elected unopposed, said lawmaker Ain Bahadur Mahar.
Vice-Chairperson Bishnu Prasad Poudel, General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel as well as other office-bearers of the party congratulated Vice Chairperson Thapa.
There are 25 lawmakers of the UML in the House of Representatives.
House Speaker election scheduled for April 5
The election for the Speaker of the House of Representatives has been scheduled for April 5.
During a meeting of parliamentary parties held at Singha Durbar on Wednesday, a proposal was made to hold the Speaker's election on April 5, Rastriya Prajatantra Party lawmaker Khusbu Oli said.
He said that deliberations are underway regarding choosing the Speaker from the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
