Nepal News Evening Briefing | Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Summary
The Nepal government announces election holidays and forms a Gen Z Council amid preparations for peaceful voting. Hospital staff protest unmet demands, while security personnel are deployed across provinces ahead of the March 5 polls.
Key Points
- The government announced a three-day public holiday for the March 5 parliamentary elections to facilitate voting.
- A Gen Z Council was formed and a $4 million grant from China was approved to support the elections.
- Resident doctors at Bir Hospital started a protest demanding timely payments and improved facilities.
- Over 20,000 police personnel have been deployed in Sudurpashchim Province to secure the upcoming elections.
