Nepal News Evening Briefing | Thursday, January 29, 2026
Summary
Nepal's Election Commission issues notices for code violations amid preparations for the March 5 polls. Corruption cases filed against officials in healthcare and telecom sectors. Former PM Madhav Nepal hospitalized with chest complications. India donates vehicles to support elections.
Key Points
- The Election Commission issued 21 notices for election misconduct and is monitoring harmful information on electronic platforms ahead of March 5 elections.
- CIAA filed corruption cases against officials for substandard CT scan procurement and telecom billing system irregularities.
- Former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal is hospitalized with chest-related health issues in Kathmandu.
- India donated over 250 vehicles to Nepal to assist with preparations for the upcoming elections.
