Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, January 19, 2026
Summary
Nepal prepares for March 5 elections with Election Commission launching a voter call center. Several political resignations occur across provinces as candidates gear up for campaigns. New Road Team wins its first National League football match. Notable arrests and campaign rallies underscore a vibrant political climate.
Key Points
- Election Commission launched a toll-free call center (1102) to assist voters ahead of the March 5 elections.
- Durga Prasai was arrested on bribery charges involving Rs 520 million linked to Nepali Congress internal disputes.
- Several provincial lawmakers from Lumbini, Bagmati, and Madhesh resigned to contest House of Representatives elections.
- Sports Minister Bablu Gupta resigned to contest elections; NRT won its first National League football match.
- Nepali writer Ritesh Gurung won third place in screenplay competition at Dhaka International Film Festival.
- China's birth rate hit a record low in 2025 despite government incentives.
