Top 10 News Highlights: Names Removed from Proportional List, Balen Shah Questioned Again, and More

Today is Monday, Magh 19, 2082. We present the top 10 main events of the day in Ratopati.com's regular feature, 'Ten News at Ten'—

Today's main news includes the removal of 76 names from the proportional list, the Election Commission questioning Balen Shah for the second time, constituency analyses, the arrest of an American citizen for misusing the names of KP Oli and others, Jitendra Narayan Dev leaving UML, and the central bank publishing the country's economic and financial status, among others.

1. 76 Names Removed from Proportional List
The Election Commission announced that the names of 76 individuals previously included in the closed proportional list for the upcoming House of Representatives election on behalf of various political parties have been removed. The Commission provided information about this via a notice on Monday.

House of Representatives Election: 76 People 'Out' from Proportional Closed List

These are the 76 People Removed from the Proportional List (With List)

This is Why 76 People Were Removed from the Proportional Closed List

2. Election Commission Asks Balen Shah for Clarification for the Second Time
The Election Commission has sought clarification for the second time from Balen Shah, a senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and proposed future Prime Minister.

Election Commission Asks Balen Shah for Clarification for the Second Time

3. Constituency Analyses
Keeping in view the upcoming House of Representatives election, Ratopati has been analyzing candidates, previous election results, and other related topics based on various constituencies. Accordingly, news based on different constituencies was prepared on Monday.

Dang-2: 'Fresh' Bipin Challenges Shankar, Who Has Set a Record of Defeats

Candidates Aspiring to Reach the Law-Making Seat Are Sharing Promises of Development

What Impact Will the 'Balen Factor' Have Between the Perennial Rivals UML and Congress in Dhanusha-4?

Siraha-2: Weak Candidates from Parties with Strong Organizations, What is the Impact of Alternative Forces?

Bhaktapur-1: Even Newcomers Find It Difficult to Demolish the Stronghold of NEKAPA

Kaski-2, Captured by UML Since the Panchayat Era: Whose Voter Base Is It?

Kavre-2 Election Analysis: How Much Challenge Does Ashok Byanju Face After Gokul Baskota's Exit?

Kathmandu-2: Challenge for RSP to Retain Seat, Other Parties Hope to Reclaim 'Inheritance'

4. American Citizen Arrested for Misusing Names of KP Oli and Others
The Department of Immigration has arrested an American citizen involved in misusing the identities of national political leaders, including KP Oli.

American Citizen Arrested on Allegations of Misusing Names of Top Leaders Including KP Oli

5. Jitendra Narayan Dev Leaves UML
UML leader Jitendra Narayan Dev announced his departure from the party on Monday. He cited that UML failed to understand the 'Gen Z movement' and instead saw only foreign conspiracies, which led him to leave the party.

Jitendra Narayan Dev Announces Leaving UML

6. Central Bank Publishes Country's Economic and Financial Status
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the country's economic and financial status based on data from the first six months of the current fiscal year. The central bank stated that the overall economic indicators of the country appear satisfactory.

This is the Current Economic and Financial Situation of the Country (Full Text)

Balance of Payments in 6 Months Shows a Surplus of Rs 501 Billion

Rs 1062 Billion in Remittances Received in 6 Months

7. Gold Price Continues to Fall
The downward trend in gold prices, which saw a significant drop on Sunday, continued on Monday. On Monday, the price of gold fell by 13,400 rupees per tola.

Gold Price Fell by Rs 13,400 Per Tola Again Today

8. Supreme Court Grants Priority Hearing to Writ Against Resham Lal Chaudhary's Candidacy Cancellation
The Supreme Court has scheduled a priority hearing for the writ petition filed against the cancellation of the candidacy of Resham Lal Chaudhary, patron of the Nagarik Unmukti Party Nepal.

Writ Against Resham Lal Chaudhary's Candidacy Cancellation to Be Heard on Priority Basis

Exists When Case is Registered, Party Dissolves When Verdict is Delivered

9. Hearing on Ravi Lamichhane's Passport Misuse Case Not Held
Although scheduled for Monday, the hearing on the passport misuse case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Ravi Lamichhane could not take place. The writ petition was placed on the 'unwatchable' list.

Ravi Lamichhane's Passport Misuse Case on 'Unwatchable' List

Ravi Lamichhane's Passport Misuse Case Heard in Bench of Judges Malla and Niraula

10. High-Level Police Officers to Be Deployed in 'Heavyweight' Candidate Areas
The police are internally discussing deploying security personnel led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in areas with 'heavyweight' candidates for the House of Representatives election.

Police to Deploy High-Level Officers in 'Heavyweight' Candidate Areas