The Rising Nepal: 114 parties to contest House of Representatives elections

114 parties to contest House of Representatives elections; 107 election symbols allotted

The Election Commission of Nepal (EC) has cleared 114 political parties to contest the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for 5 March 2026, and allocated 107 election symbols. This decision moves the country one step closer to what promises to be a wide-ranging and competitive electoral contest. The Rising Nepal+1

🚧 Infrastructure update: Partial closure of Nagdhunga–Malekhu road section

To enable important upgrading works, the road section between Nagdhunga and Malekhu will be partially closed for one week — a major step aimed at improving transportation infrastructure. Commuters and local travelers are advised to plan accordingly. The Rising Nepal+1

🏥 Health & social care: Government revives PCL nursing programme

In response to chronic shortages of hospital nursing staff, the government announced the resumption of the Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) nursing programme for students who have passed the SEE examination. The move aims to bolster healthcare capacity across Nepal in the near future. The Rising Nepal+1

🌿 Environment & sustainability: Biogas systems abandonment and crusher-waste mismanagement

A study by Kathmandu University (KU) has revealed that more than half of the household biogas systems installed across the country remain abandoned, raising serious concerns about the sustainability and long-term viability of previously promoted clean-energy solutions. The Rising Nepal+1
Additionally, recent reporting shows that waste from stone-crushers operating in several local areas of Kavrepalanchowk District is being disposed of improperly — spotlighting issues of environmental mismanagement and community safety. The Rising Nepal+1

🏛️ Culture & heritage: Restoration of historic Yenga Hiti completed

With support from international partners, the restoration of the historic Yenga Hiti in Kathmandu has been completed — a timely achievement towards preserving Nepal’s tangible cultural heritage and promoting conservation of historical monuments. The Rising Nepal+1

The traditional Magar songs, which have long been an inseparable part of wedding rituals in the Tharu community, is on the verge of extinction. Elders of the community said that this melody, once considered a crucial part of marriage, is now fading into the shadow of modern music. Recalling earlier days, senior citizen Jagbir Tharu of Ghorahi-17 said, “Back then, separate groups of men and women would sing Magar songs throughout the ceremony, filling the entire village with a festive atmosphere.
Now, DJs have completely replaced Magar songs.” They said that as traditional wedding attire, symbolic of Tharu identity, culture, and heritage, gradually disappears, the very foundation of the culture is weakening

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🧭 Opinion & Feature Highlights

• In an editorial titled “Need For Revitalising SAARC”, The Rising Nepal calls for renewed commitment to regional cooperation, arguing that reinvigorating the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) could help South Asia tackle shared challenges and promote peace, development, and mutual understanding. The Rising Nepal

• A separate opinion piece — “Coherent Higher Education Model In Need” — argues that Nepal’s higher-education framework requires significant reform to address systemic disarray and ensure that educational institutions better serve the nation’s youth and future development goals. The Rising Nepal

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💬 Statement from The Rising Nepal

As Nepal approaches a critical electoral period, while simultaneously grappling with pressing issues — from infrastructure and public health to environment and heritage — The Rising Nepal reaffirms its commitment to delivering balanced, timely, and comprehensive journalism. We aim to inform and engage citizens, foster informed public debate, and support Nepal’s collective journey toward sustainable development, good governance, and social progress.

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