- Saturday, 17 January 2026
Kathmandu, Jan 4: The code of conduct for the upcoming election to the House of Representatives has stipulated that government and semi-government bodies are not allowed to carry out any activities in favour of or against any political party.
The code of conduct set by the Election Commission for the March 5 elections has provided that no resources of any project should be provided in a way that they can be used in favour of or against any party or candidate. No work should be done that would obstruct the election management and voter education and other programs run by the Commission in any way, or that materials or information related to the election should be damaged or altered in any way.
According to the code of conduct, no government or semi-government body or public organization or university or school or college should be used for or against election-related gatherings or publicity. Provisions have been made that jackets, shirts, vests, T-shirts, hats or caps, shawls, masks, lockets or any other type of clothing or symbolic materials such as stickers, logos, bags, badges, tattoos, etc. bearing the election symbols of political parties or candidates cannot be produced, used, sold, distributed or displayed.
The code of conduct has made provisions that political activities or publicity cannot be carried out on the property of a private organization or institution owned by any individual without the permission of the house or landowner. The code of conduct prohibits the use of children in election publicity. The code of conduct also makes provisions that any kind of procession, public meeting, corner meeting, meeting, gathering or election propaganda cannot be carried out in a way that obstructs public mobility.
It also provides that false, misleading, or hateful information cannot be disseminated in any media, including the social media.
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02- Solar energy worth Rs 47.1 million sold in five months
Jhapa, Jan 4: Solar energy producer, Jhapa Energy, has sold power worth Rs 47.1 million to Nepal Electricity Authority in five months.
The company produced 6.52 million units of power during the period from Shrawan to mid-Mangsir of the fiscal year 2082/83 from its 10-megawatt solar power project based in Buluchowk, Ward No. 4, Shivasatakshi Municipality, according the chair of the company’s board of directors, Lal Bahadur Sanwa Limbu,
The Nepal Electricity Authority purchases the power produced by Jhapa Energy at the rate of Rs 7.30 per unit. It has been producing electricity commercially since the past two years.
Jhapa Energy has established the project in an area of 22 bigaha of land in Buluchowk, where 21,600 solar panels have been installed. The solar power generated from the project is transported to the Nepal Electricity Authority’s Buluchowk substation, located within a kilometer, and connected to the national power grid.
Jhapa Energy had generated solar power worth Rs 50 million and sold it to the NEA in the fiscal year 2080/81. Chairman Limbu said that sales increased to Rs 90 million in the fiscal year 2081/82.
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03- Fog and mist to persist in Tarai today
Kathmandu, Jan 4: Most places of the Tarai region will experience fog and mist today.
Furthermore, partial cloudiness will occur in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi Province, as well as the high hills and mountain regions of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali Provinces. The weather will be mainly fair in the remaining areas.
According to the 8:00 am bulletin published by the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there is possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two places of the high hills and mountain regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali Provinces.
Later tonight, fog will continue to persist in many places of the Tarai region. Partial cloudiness will occur in the hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi Province, as well as in the areas of Gandaki and Karnali Provinces. The weather will be mainly fair in the remaining areas.
There is also a possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two places of the high hills and mountain regions of Koshi and Karnali Provinces.
The meteorological analysis by the Division also states there is influence of westerly winds across the country.
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04- Second Snowfall of the season in Pathibhara
Phungling (Taplejung), Jan 4: The Pathibhara area has received snowfall for the second time this winter. The area had received snowfall for the first time this season on December 6.
Snowfall occurred in the Pathibhara area on Saturday evening. As a result, cold has increased, said Rajendra Mahat, an employee of the Pathibhara Area Development Committee.
Fiber roof has been installed on the trekking route for the convenience of pilgrims visiting the famous religious shrine. This has made it easier for pilgrims to reach Pathibhara Dham even in rain and snowfall.
In the past, Pathibhara, located at an altitude of 3,794 meters above sea level, used to receive snowfall starting mid-November. However, the pattern of snowfall has change due to the impact of climate change.
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05- Pedestrian dies in road accident
Triveni (Nawalparasi), Jan 4: A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck at Gaindakot in Nawalpur, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) along the East-West Highway.
Seriously injured in the incident that took place involving a truck (Ga.1Kha. 6605), 82-year-old Yamnath Poudel, a resident of the same locality, succumbed to his injuries this morning, said Information Officer of the District Police Office, Birendra Raj Gurung. The accident took on the East-West Highway at Buddhamarg Chowk, Gaindakot Municipality-5 in the district.
Poudel died this morning during treatment at Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur. The vehicle has been impounded while the driver has been taken into police control for necessary action.
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06- Import resumes in full swing from Rasuwagadhi transit
Rasuwa, Jan 4: With the resumption of the Rasuwagadhi border checkpoint, the import of goods from neighbouring China has begun.
According to the Border Security Post Rasuwagadhi, 18 electric vehicles (EV Micro-bus) entered Nepal from the Rasuwagadhi border checkpoint on Saturday.
These vehicles were imported for the first time in the current fiscal year and are currently in the parking area at Timure. The customs office has stated that the importers of these vehicles are working to pay the due revenue.
Similarly, on Saturday alone, 39 cargo containers carrying apples, ready-made clothes, garlic, vehicle spare parts, walnuts, batteries, and medical supplies entered Nepal.
Customs Office Spokesperson Thakur Gautam shared that since the reopening of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing last Thursday, 96 containers of goods have entered Nepal till Saturday and the inspection and clearance process for ready-made goods will begin from today. He said that perishable goods such as apples and walnuts are given priority for the customary inspection for clearance.
Meanwhile, the Office collected Rs 90.87 million in revenue in two days after the border crossing came back to regular operations.
The customs in the Nepal-China border point remained closed since a long time after the Miteri bridge connecting the two countries was washed away by the devastating floods in July last year. The Chinese side has constructed a bailey bridge to bring back the customs point into operation. —
