Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Education Minister Mahabir Pun resigns, files independent candidacy from Myagdi



MYAGDI: Minister for Education, Science, and Technology Mahabir Pun has resigned from his post and filed his independent candidacy for the House of Representatives from Myagdi.

Pun submitted his nomination on Tuesday at the Chief Election Office in Beni ahead of the upcoming elections.

The proposer for his independent candidacy is Chitra Tilija. Pun resigned from the government three days ago and has since launched his election campaign.

Publish Date : 20 January 2026 14:04 PM

Durga Prasai released on bail

KATHMANDU: Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai has been released on bail.

Parsa District Court orders Rs 10 million bail for Rabi Lamichhane

KATHMANDU: The District Court, Parsa, has ordered Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman

Yogesh Bhattarai backs UML candidate Kshitij Thebe in Taplejung despite being denied ticket

KATHMANDU: CPN-UML leader Yogesh Bhattarai has arrived in Taplejung to

NEPSE goes up 42 points

KATHMANDU: As nomination filing for the House of Representatives election

Ujyalo Nepal Party Chair Kulman Ghising files House candidacy from Kathmandu-3

KATHMANDU: Chairperson of the Ujyalo Nepal Party (UNP), Kulman Ghising,