Kathmandu, March 3: The death toll from a vehicle accident in Ramechhap carrying polling officials and security personnel has risen to two.

The deceased have been identified as Nepal Police Assistant Sub Inspector Parshuram Yadav and 57-year-old Dor Prasad Ghimire.

The accident occurred on Monday at Siruwari in Ramechhap Municipality 2, when a Nissan vehicle with registration number Na 7 Kha 6768 plunged about 100 meters off the road. Nine people were injured in the crash. Seven of the injured have been airlifted to Kathmandu by a Nepal Army helicopter.

The vehicle had left the Office of the Chief Election Officer carrying ballot papers and was heading toward the polling station at Sitaldevi Secondary School in Siruwari and the ward office building in Ramechhap Municipality 3.

Preliminary police investigation suggests the vehicle failed to negotiate a turn, leading to the accident.

A team led by Inspector Kamal Raut from the District Police Office, Ramechhap, along with a disaster rescue team from the Armed Police Force base in Khurkot, rescued the injured and transported them to Manthali, the district headquarters. From Manthali, the Nepal Army helicopter airlifted the injured to Kathmandu.

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Kathmandu, March 1: Nepal Oil Corporation(NOC) has urged the public not to hoard petroleum products, stating that fuel imports remain regular.

Executive Director Chandikaprasad Bhatt requested consumers to avoid unnecessary stockpiling, warning that storing fuel in large quantities increases the risk of accidents. He assured that fuel supply is normal and will continue without disruption throughout the election period.

In a notice issued on Monday, he stated that petroleum products are being imported regularly through the pipeline system and that adequate supplies will continue during the upcoming election.

Bhatt also informed that filling petrol or diesel into jerry cans and drums has been prohibited due to the potential risk of fire accidents caused by improper storage.

The Corporation has asked all consumers to purchase only the required amount of fuel and help reduce the risk of fire related incidents.

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Kathmandu, March 3:  The Press Council Nepal has urged full compliance with the code of conduct during the election silence period.

The Council reminded media outlets that from today until polling centres close on voting day, they must not publish or broadcast advertisements, talk shows, commentaries, analyses, question and answer programs, or any other content supporting or opposing any political party or candidate, as stated in the election code of conduct.

The Council stated that if the code is violated during the silence period, immediate action will be taken in accordance with the Journalist Code of Conduct 2016 and the Election Code of Conduct 2025.

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Kathmandu, March 3: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said Nepal stands at another decisive moment in its history as the country heads toward the March 5 election.

In a televised address on Monday morning, she told citizens that the upcoming vote would shape both the nation’s direction and their own future. Before that, she noted, the country is set to celebrate Holi, or Phagu Purnima. She described the festival of colours and the election as equally meaningful occasions for the nation.

Looking back to when she assumed office, Karki recalled a tense and uncertain climate, particularly in the aftermath of the Gen Z movement. She said the streets were filled with angry young people, fear had spread across society, and the country’s path forward seemed unclear. Her main task, she explained, was to guide Nepal away from confrontation and restore it to a constitutional course through peaceful means.

Karki said she now feels encouraged by the progress made. According to her, the country has moved past that difficult phase, strengthened the rule of law, and regained a measure of stability.

Turning to the election, she urged citizens to participate actively. Voting, she said, is not a routine act of marking a ballot but a choice about the kind of future people want for themselves and their children. She appealed to voters to set aside other engagements on polling day and reach their designated centers.

She also stressed the need for calm and mutual respect during the electoral period. Differences of opinion are natural in a democracy, she said, but they must not turn into hostility. Peace, she added, remains Nepal’s defining character.

Karki thanked political parties and independent candidates for joining the electoral contest and called for discipline during the silence period. She expressed appreciation to the Election Commission, security agencies, civil servants, provincial and local governments for completing preparations on time. She assured citizens that the government has mobilized all security bodies to ensure a free and fair vote.

She also acknowledged President Ramchandra Paudel and international partners for their support. Addressing misinformation on social media, she warned against fabricated claims and said legal action would follow any attempt to mislead the public.

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Kathmandu, March 3: The silence period for the House of Representatives election has officially begun, and election campaigning has been prohibited for 48 hours before voting.

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said that from Monday midnight, no form of campaign related to the upcoming election will be allowed.

According to the Commission, the practice of banning campaign activities for a short period before voting exists around the world so that voters can make their choices in a calm environment. The silence period has been enforced with that intent.

During the campaign ban, no election-related programs can be held. Rallies, assemblies, interactions, discussions, workshops, and seminars are strictly prohibited.

The Commission has directed concerned political parties to remove posters, banners, and other campaign materials placed within 300 meters of polling centres at least 48 hours before voting.

Social media is not exempt. Political parties, candidates, and their sister organisations must remove advertisements and campaign materials posted on social media. Posting something on Facebook and calling it a personal opinion will not be an excuse.

Acting Chief Commissioner Bhandari has warned that action will be taken against anyone found posting campaign materials supporting or opposing any political party or candidate through social media, online platforms, print, or any other medium.

The House of Representatives election will be held on March 5. The silence period will remain in effect until polling centres close on voting day.

The Commission has stated that during this period, political parties, candidates, journalists, media houses, voters, and all concerned stakeholders must follow special codes of conduct. Earlier, the Commission had set the official campaign period from February 16 to March 2, 2026.

For at least two days, the country gets a break from political noise. After that, the cycle of results, reactions, accusations, and counteraccusations will begin again. Silence, it turns out, is also part of the democratic process.

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