Nepal News Evening Briefing | Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Summary
Nepal's Election Commission partners with TikTok to combat misinformation and enforces a hiring freeze during the election code of conduct period. Security forces deploy nationwide ahead of the March elections, while the Health Minister seeks urgent funding to save the National Health Insurance Program.
Key Points
- Election Commission partners with TikTok to fight election misinformation ahead of March 5 elections.
- Security agencies deploy 339,686 personnel under the Integrated Security Plan for the upcoming polls.
- Health Minister Sudha Gautam demands Rs 15 billion to resolve financial crisis in National Health Insurance Program.
- Election Commission bars new judicial appointments during election code of conduct to ensure political neutrality.
