Nepal News Evening Briefing | Thursday, December 25, 2025
Summary
Nepal's political leaders engage in strategic talks ahead of elections, Election Commission issues draft code of conduct for 2025 polls, and key developments include arrests in drug trafficking and police crackdowns.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah held strategic talks with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and former PM Dr. Baburam Bhattarai to discuss upcoming elections.
- The Election Commission released the draft Election Code of Conduct, 2025, ahead of the March 2026 House of Representatives elections.
- Koshi Province cricket captain Meenash Thapa died in a motorcycle crash in Biratnagar, prompting investigations.
- Nepal Rastra Bank approved the first overseas branch and equity transfer for Nepali IT company iDream Technologies to expand in the US market.
