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Nepal’s monsoon has begun withdrawing from western regions, with Sudurpashchim, Karnali and western Lumbini reported clear of monsoon conditions.
Kagbeni in Mustang has seen a sharp drop in pilgrims during Sorha Shraddha after heavy rainfall triggered landslides and blocked part of the Beni–Jomsom–Korala road.
Max Tiger Energy Drink has announced its Dashain Dhamaka scheme, offering 36 Yamaha bikes and scooters and a Proton car as the bumper prize.
Kathmandu Valley Police Chief Sushil Singh Rathaur says reducing road accidents requires the joint effort of drivers, traffic police and citizens.
House Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal says he will initiate the development of laws to protect Newar language, art, culture and heritage in Lalitpur and across Nepal.
A scuffle during voting at the Nepali Congress regional convention in Sunsari constituency no. 4 briefly halted the election process and led to the suspension of vote counting.
Eleven members of Nepali Congress central member Radheshyam Pathak’s family, including Pathak, were unanimously selected as regional delegates at a ward convention in Nawalparasi (West).
The Nepali Congress will provide meals and snacks at Bhrikutimandap for around 7,700 delegates attending its 15th general convention, while delegates must arrange their own accommodation.
Energy Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha says the Kulekhani hydropower dam in Makwanpur is currently safe and in normal condition after heavy rainfall pushed the reservoir above its danger level.
Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has directed subordinate bodies to speed up budget and programme implementation, citing low financial progress, and to advance energy projects.
Maintenance has started from both Beni and Jomsom after floods, landslides and river cutting damaged 46 locations along the 202-kilometre road.
Pratap Poudel, chief political adviser to Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa, has been elected unopposed as an open-category delegate from Baglung Constituency No. 1 for the party's 15th general convention.
The Besisahar–Chame road has reopened to vehicles after floods and landslides blocked the route for six days.
Authorities issued a 48-hour alert on October 3, 2026, warning that the Mahakali River’s water level could rise and urging riverside residents to take precautions.
A complaint alleging fraud in Sahara Nepal Saving and Credit Cooperative Society Ltd's election has been filed. The Koshi Province Cooperative Registrar and Training Office has asked the institution to respond within seven days.
The third edition of the International Invitational Patharishanishchare Gold Cup began in Morang on Saturday, with the host team facing UKFC in the opening match.
Police and food quality officials arrested two men accused of selling expired and substandard food products with fake labels at a grocery store in Chandragiri, Kathmandu.
Traffic on the Parewatar–Pipaltar–Adamtar–Belintar–Mastar road in Dhading will be halted for five hours today for maintenance.
Shrawan Mukarung's new poetry collection, "Aawaj Naipugne Meghko Ujyalo," has been released in Kathmandu, 16 years after his previous collection.
Ravi, Oli and Prachanda are set to participate in the Nepali Congress convention, bringing the three leaders together on one stage.
People affected by climate change are calling for Nepal’s new climate policy to prioritise accountability, community voices and responsibility for climate-related losses.
The alternative road at Furkhekhola, used as a diversion while work continues in the area, will be closed for five hours, according to reports published October 3, 2026.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City has signed an agreement with the Gaushala Postal Office in Dillibazar to dispatch official correspondence through the postal service.
The romantic song 'Laligurans' from the film '12 Gaun 2' was released on Friday, featuring vocals by Shiv Pariyar and Sarohi Kumar and dance performances by Samir and Krishu.
Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane, CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli and Nepal Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal are scheduled to attend the Nepali Congress convention opening in Kathmandu.
Dr Devraj Roka, who contested against UML’s official candidate in Udayapur-1, has been appointed vice-chair of the Bagmati Province Policy and Planning Commission on the party’s recommendation, prompting protests within UML in Udayapur.
Nepali Congress leader Ajaybabu Shivakoti is preparing to contest for general secretary at the party’s 15th general convention, which begins Sunday at Khulamanch in Kathmandu.
Farmers in Bhojpur district are expanding commercial macadamia nut cultivation because the crop suffers less damage from monkeys and fetches good market prices.
A bill registered in parliament proposes subsidised home loans for low-income families, with an initial payment of Rs 500,000 and monthly instalments of Rs 11,000 for up to 15 years.
Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and former Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana have been elected regional delegates for the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention.
Everest Bank customers will receive concessions on health check-up services at Medanta Hospital (The Medicity) in New Delhi under a new agreement.
The Kakarbhitta–Laukahi road section is being connected to the international road network, in a development described as significant for infrastructure and the economy.
Nike is facing declining sales, customer losses and a shrinking market share as it works through a difficult turnaround plan to defend its position in the global sportswear market.
Global life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, nearly matching the 73.4 years recorded in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to WHO estimates.
Tourism and business representatives from Pokhara and Northeast India met at a B2B event aimed at promoting cooperation between the two regions.
Marshi paddy fields along the Tila and Hima rivers have turned golden and brown as harvest season approaches in Jumla.
Industries in Nepal’s Special Economic Zones exported goods worth Rs 4.50 billion and produced goods worth Rs 3.18 billion from fiscal year 2076/77 to 2082/83, according to the Special Economic Zone Authority.
Devotees in Banepa, Kavrepalanchok, formally conclude the 16-day Mahalakshmi fast with religious rituals after daily worship and prayers.
Dr Sunil Sharma has announced his candidacy for general secretary at the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention, calling for party transformation and closer ties with the public.
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle returned to Kathmandu after the AIIB annual meeting in Doha, where Nepal was elected as a vice-chair and he urged the bank to expand support for the country.
Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Ganesh Parajuli was selected to lead the 15-member Parliamentary Special Committee on Climate Change in the Himalayas and the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli Disaster.
RSP lawmaker Ganesh Parajuli has taken the oath as chair of a 15-member parliamentary committee tasked with studying Himalayan climate impacts and the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli disaster.
Armed Police Force personnel arrested three people in Siraha and seized 110.76 kg of cannabis allegedly being carried towards the Indian border.
A protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is set for Saturday, with demonstrators demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over the Election Commission’s work and voter-roll revision process.
Nepal’s Election Commission discussed voter participation, overseas voting, voter-roll accuracy and other electoral reforms with 24 political parties.
Four days of continuous rainfall triggered floods, landslides and river cutting that damaged several sections of the Dumre–Besisahar–Chame road in Lamjung.
Work to reopen the Beni–Jomsom road has been stalled for three days by hydropower structures and an electricity tower at Rahu Ghat, with officials estimating about seven more days to reopen the route.
G7 nations have agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from strategic reserves over four months to ease supply concerns and rising fuel prices.
Armed Police Force Nepal seized a Bolero jeep and a motorcycle carrying more than 1,102 kilograms of marijuana in Siraha on Wednesday night. The driver and a suspected trader fled.
The Department of Water Resources and Irrigation has introduced a special groundwater irrigation program to promote agricultural entrepreneurship among youth returning from foreign employment.
The Nepali film Ba: Ek Yoddha, starring Divyadev Pant, earned Rs 11.1 million and drew 40,823 viewers in its first seven days in theatres.
Kshitij Poudel has been appointed chair of the Bharatpur Hospital Development Committee, with Nawaraj Timilsina and Anita Khadka named as members.
A health desk staffed by 30 health workers and supported by two ambulances has been set up at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention to assist delegates.
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The Nepali Congress Central Election Committee has barred extravagant and physical campaigning ahead of the party’s 15th General Convention, scheduled to begin in Kathmandu on Ashoj 18.
The Building Bill, 2083, registered in Parliament, proposes housing grants of up to Rs 75,000 for poor and destitute citizens, shared by the federal and provincial governments.
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South Africa’s 20-year-old Luan-dre Pretorius scored 188 not out for the Titans against the Knights, surpassing Chris Gayle’s long-standing men’s T20 record of 175.
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More than half of the eastern section of the Kakarbhitta-Laukahi road in Jhapa has been blacktopped under the Asian Highway project, with about four months left in the contract period.
The Ministry of Health and Food Sanitation has appointed Munkarna Thapa to lead the Singha Durbar Vaidyakhana Development Committee.
Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary says committees are working to streamline chemical fertilizer supplies and establish clear procedures for organic fertilizer.
More than 700 people were reportedly arrested during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Continuous rain and heavy snowfall have blocked the Hilsa-Taklakot route in Humla, leaving 41 Nepalis stranded and disrupting the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.
Nepal has opened its national electricity transmission line to private-sector use, setting a wheeling charge of Rs 413,000 per megawatt.
The District Survey Office, Dhanusha, has issued land ownership certificates to 186 landless families in Bateshwar Rural Municipality after a nine-year delay.
Gandaki Provincial Assembly member Bindu Kumar Thapa and his son Saugat have both been elected delegates to the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention.
Student protests have spread across France, with fires and clashes reported outside schools and classes disrupted at more than 560 upper secondary schools.
Nepal’s House of Representatives unanimously passed the National Forensic Science Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2083, on September 30, 2026.
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal said the Federal Parliament remains strong and effective, with no decline in its dignity, pace of work or accountability.
Umesh Jung Rayamajhi and Sharada Devi Koirala were defeated in delegate elections held under the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention.
Chief Election Commissioner Man Bahadur Karki presented the Election Commission’s annual report for fiscal year 2082/83 to President Ramchandra Paudel in Kathmandu on Thursday.
Mustang apple farmers and traders fear road closures caused by floods, landslides and river cutting will delay produce during the peak pre-Dashain season.
Monthly wage workers at Jadibuti Utpadan tatha Prashodhan Company Limited in Koteshwor have been protesting for 20 days, demanding social security benefits, festival allowances and implementation of a labour court decision.
Flydubai captain Smit Machchar has been transferred from a hospital in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, to the UAE after receiving medical clearance following a knife attack.
The government has mobilised relevant agencies and plans joint market monitoring to prevent black marketeering and price increases during the festival season.
Rastriya Swatantra Party whip Prakash Chandra Pariyar urged the government to stop development work he said was damaging Himalayan trekking routes, natural sites and environmental balance.
CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli will administer the oath to 33 newly nominated central committee members at the party's Chyasal office in Kathmandu at 3 pm.
Nepal’s National Assembly completed its 21st session after 145 days, with 52 meetings and a total of 98 hours and 10 minutes of proceedings.
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung presented replies to oral and written questions concerning the Home Affairs Ministry, along with previously unpresented replies on finance and infrastructure development.
Flooding damaged a pillar of the suspension bridge linking Dodhara Chandani and Bhimdatta Municipality, bringing movement to a halt as engineers assess the damage.
Meetings of both Houses of Nepal’s Federal Parliament were held in Kathmandu, with ministers tabling bills and proposing committee referrals.
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli administered the oath of office and secrecy to 33 nominated central members at the party headquarters in Chyasal, Kathmandu.
A committee coordinated by Manish Jha will study the procurement of uniforms for temporary police after lawmaker Khagendra Sunar called for a thorough investigation.
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal said the federal parliament remains strong and that he and the institution continue to work.
The House of Representatives passed 12 bills during its 62-day second session, while the National Assembly held 52 meetings over 145 days.
The Department of Commerce fined Salt Trading Corporation Rs 300,000 after monitoring found it had failed to provide clear records of sugar purchases, sales and stock.
Nepal’s anti-corruption commission has filed a case at the Special Court against Kageshwari Manohara Municipality engineer Deepa Karki and two alleged middlemen over a bribery case linked to house construction approvals.
The Nepal Electricity Authority has suspended test production at the 40-megawatt Rahughat Hydropower Project in Myagdi after flooding in the Kali Gandaki River caused damage.
The House of Representatives’ Public Accounts Committee has formed a nine-member study subcommittee to look into alleged irregularities in the procurement of election police uniforms, giving it two months to report.
Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Jabara was taken into police custody in Kathmandu and released about 12 hours later, prompting objections from legal and human rights bodies.
Law Minister Sobita Gautam says stable laws and confidence that agreements will be honored across government changes are essential for investment and development in Nepal.
Nepali Congress says it will promote its 15th General Convention through digital channels, including around 100 digital boards, while limiting printed materials at the venue.
The House of Representatives’ Infrastructure Development Committee is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss safe, smooth and organised passenger travel during Dashain, Tihar and Chhath.
Armed Police Force Nepal seized around 120,000 excise stickers suspected of being smuggled from India in Rautahat and sent them to the Internal Revenue Office in Simara.
Floodwaters damaged the Relekhola Hydropower Project’s dam in Narchyang, Myagdi, halting electricity generation since the September 24-27 rains and floods.
Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice volume amid heat waves and low winter snowfall, prompting experts to warn that Alpine glaciers have no chance of long-term survival under such conditions.
The Nepali Congress has delayed its 15th General Convention by two days because heavy rainfall disrupted regional conventions and delegate selection in some constituencies.
The Special Court sentenced former Security Printing Centre executive director Vikal Poudel to two years and six months in prison and fined him Rs 41,947,328 in a corruption case involving illegal property accumulation.
Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides that have made multiple sections of major highways impassable across five districts, disrupting road transport.
The Janmat Party's second general convention begins in Birgunj, with the inauguration scheduled for 9 am at Om Party Palace in Brahmachok.
Traffic on two major bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv was disrupted Friday after a Russian drone attack, the city’s mayor said.
The seven-day Skill and Employment Fair 2083 has opened in Itahari, where industries and establishments are seeking more than 6,000 workers.
The Rastriya Swatantra Party has called a central committee meeting for today, but details of the agenda have not been made public.
President Ram Chandra Paudel has prorogued the ongoing sessions of both houses of Nepal’s Federal Parliament, effective from midnight on October 2.
Minister Khadka Raj Paudel has registered two bills in the House of Representatives to separate Nepal’s aviation regulator from its service provider.
Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau arrested Ganesh Shrestha, who had escaped from central jail during the Gen Z movement while serving an 18-year sentence for rape.
Al Arabiya English sources identified Omani co-pilot Hamam Alhamami as the person accused of attacking Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073.
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent incident between its pilots. All passengers and crew were reported safe.
Farmers in Gulmi earn about one billion rupees a year from goat sales, with around 14,600 goats and he-goats sent to other districts annually.
A court has issued an arrest warrant against Prabhu Bank CEO Suman Sharma and others in a fraud and criminal breach of trust case. The bank's board is divided over whether to suspend him.
The Public Procurement Monitoring Office has blacklisted three construction companies for two to three years after the Road Division Office in Jumla recommended action over contract violations.
The Nepali Congress has completed its 15th convention across multiple districts, electing leaders at local, ward and provincial constituency levels.
RPP parliamentary party leader Gyan Bahadur Shahi urged the government to act against corruption and criminals, offering support for concrete good-governance and employment policies.
Agriculture, Forests and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary says the government is preparing an action plan to increase domestic timber production and use, reducing reliance on imported wood.
Nepal recorded 21 disaster incidents between the mornings of Asoj 15 and 16, leaving eight people injured. Police personnel were deployed for rescue, relief and management.
Nepal has issued autumn 2026 climbing permits to 648 climbers from 69 countries for 20 mountains, including 485 men and 163 women in 71 teams.
The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry has asked the Prime Minister's Office to amend 28 existing laws to improve the business environment, increase production and employment, and strengthen private-sector confidence.
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Janakpur Bolts have signed former England all-rounder Moeen Ali ahead of the third season of the Nepal Premier League.
Kanchanpur District Administration Office has urged residents along the Mahakali River to take precautions as the Dhauliganga hydropower dam gates are opened for silt cleaning.
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Aspirants are publicly emerging for leadership positions ahead of the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, with five people so far seeking the joint general secretary post.
The Building Bill 2083, registered in the Federal Parliament Secretariat on October 2, 2026, proposes housing for every citizen and family, including low-income households.
The Nepali Congress will open its 15th Central General Convention at Khulamanch in Kathmandu on Sunday, with around 7,700 delegates expected to attend.
The Nepal Electricity Authority will cut power daily from 10 am to 3 pm in areas served by four Kathmandu Valley distribution centres from Ashoj 15 to 26.
India chased down 406 runs against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati, securing an eight-wicket win and recording the first successful chase above 400 in the team’s ODI history.
Shubman Gill hit an unbeaten 223 as India chased 406 against West Indies in 43.3 overs, winning the second ODI by eight wickets and taking a 2-0 series lead.
The RSP central committee is meeting at its Kathmandu office on October 3 to discuss candidate selection for local elections, party appointments and organizational expansion.
President Ram Chandra Paudel has ended the current session of both houses of Nepal’s Federal Parliament, effective from midnight on Friday, Ashoj 16.
Nissim Hezkiyau, Itamar Daube and Uri Fink visited Nepal for an Israeli-Nepali cartoon exhibition and exchanges with local artists, students and cartoonists.
An economic analysis says a typical French household with two adults and two children has lost about €1,200 a year in real purchasing power since 2024, amid rising living costs.
Iran has warned it may deploy new weapons if fighting intensifies, but reports did not identify the weapons or where they might be used.
Nepal's karate team has returned to Kathmandu after competing in the Asian Games and an international karate championship. Tenzing Sherpa, who won Nepal's first medal at the ongoing event, was among the returning athletes.
Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar thanked Saudi officials for their immediate assistance to Israeli travellers rescued after a plane incident.
India's lower customs duties on processed edible oil imports could erode Nepal's competitive advantage and put pressure on exporters' profits and market share.
Bhutan's national cricket team lost by 13 runs to CAN-11 in a T20 practice match in Pokhara, their third defeat during the tour.
Indonesia secured a place in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final with a 9-2 win over Bangladesh, led by Mitchell Baker’s five goals.
Nepal’s Asian Games quarter-final against Sri Lanka was washed out before the toss, sending Sri Lanka through on the basis of their higher T20 ranking.
CPN lawmaker Ghanashyam Rijal criticised the government's foreign policy, governance and arrests, and questioned whether figures had been compiled on alleged Indian encroachment of Nepali territory.
Nepal’s current Federal Parliament session is set to conclude tonight, Ashoj 16, according to a news report.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to reduce the number of generals and admirals by 20 percent, saying the move is intended to strengthen accountability and military readiness.
New York City Mayor Mamdani confirmed that the Trump administration has granted him security clearance, about nine months after he took office.
Climate and energy sector representatives have urged the government to clarify the institutions, staffing, funding and coordination needed to put the draft National Climate Change Policy 2083 into practice.
The NRNA National Coordination Council Portugal will begin operating an office and launch a website in Lisbon from 4 October, as the Nepali population in Portugal reaches 56,866.
Former world chess champion and Kremlin critic Garry Kasparov said US and Lithuanian security agencies warned that he and associate Ivan Tyutrin could be in danger.
Shram Sanskriti Party chief whip and House of Representatives member Aren Rai cautioned the government against arbitrary decisions that could weaken democracy, federalism, secularism and inclusion.
BTS won three awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first K-pop group to take home Song of the Year.
Nepal has issued 648 climbing permits for the autumn 2026 season, covering 20 mountains and 71 expedition groups, and collected Rs 238.5 million in royalties.
Nepal’s Supreme Court has annulled Sujal Foods Pvt. Ltd.’s registration of the Candyman trademark and upheld India Tobacco Company Limited’s claim to the mark.
Nepal has unveiled a five-year customs reform plan for fiscal years 2083/84 to 2087/88, with more than Rs 7 billion set to be mobilised.
The Nepal Electricity Authority has decided to sell 86 megawatts of surplus electricity to India during the rainy season through the Indian power exchange.
A contingent of 203 Nepali peacekeepers departed for South Sudan to replace the same number of personnel completing their tour with UNMISS.
Lionel Messi has acquired a majority stake in Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, with the deal pending regulatory approval.
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen a day before the team’s Nations League match against Denmark, raising questions about his international future.
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Newly appointed ambassadors from Thailand, Brazil, Pakistan, France and South Korea presented their credentials to President Ram Chandra Paudel at the President’s Office in Kathmandu.
Nepal has been ruled out of the 15th SAFF Championship in Bangladesh after the FIFA suspension on the All Nepal Football Association remained in place beyond the deadline.
Nepali Congress lawmaker Chandrabahadur KC says Prime Minister Balen Shah should explain his border remarks in Parliament or have them removed from the record before the session ends.
The Nepal Communist Party said Prime Minister Balen Shah had insulted Parliament and failed to inform the House about his visit to the United States for the 81st UN General Assembly.
Argentina captain and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has completed the purchase of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense after receiving regulatory approval.
Israeli attacks reportedly continued in southern Lebanon on Thursday, with airstrikes, artillery fire and machine-gun fire targeting various locations. No casualty figures were available.
An explainer looks at China's 77-year transformation, from the revolution led by Mao Zedong to changes under Deng Xiaoping and the technological ambitions pursued under Xi Jinping.
Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2 in Copenhagen in a UEFA Nations League Group D match played without Cristiano Ronaldo, extending its strong run in the competition.
Nepal and India have agreed to improve coordination between security officials on border management, information exchange and efforts to control illegal activities.
Nepal secured the bronze medal in women's kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after reaching the semifinals with a win over Sri Lanka.
Malaysia is discussing a proposal to increase the monthly minimum wage from 1,700 to 2,000 ringgit, with a decision expected through the 2027 budget.
Nepal's Federal Civil Service Bill proposes menstrual leave for women civil servants, adding a ninth type of leave to the proposed framework.
Speakers at a Chinese National Day event in Bhairahawa urged Nepal and China to deepen people-to-people relations, cooperation and mutual understanding.
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The 14-team 2027 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Group A includes Afghanistan, Australia, India, Pakistan and Zimbabwe.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal will lead a four-member Nepali delegation to a climate change Pre-COP Leaders Event in Fiji and Tuvalu on October 5 and 6, before traveling to Australia.
Nepal’s Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Social Minorities and Social Security is working to preserve senior citizens’ knowledge, skills and experience for future generations.
The Nepali film ‘Baa Ek Yoddha’ has received a positive audience response since opening in theatres nationwide, with reported occupancy improving on Saturday despite continuous rain.
Law Minister Sobita Gautam says recommendations will be made soon for two vacant National Assembly seats, with the elected seat to be filled under existing law.
The Asian Cricket Council says President Mohsin Naqvi will not travel to Japan for the 2026 Asian Games cricket finals, where India and Pakistan will contest the men's gold medal.
Reports published on October 2, 2026, say the United States has increased its military presence in the region around Iran, raising the profile of a significant foreign affairs and security development.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team camp before Thursday's UEFA Nations League match against Denmark, saying he will explain his decision later.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal says Nepal used the 81st UN General Assembly to advance its national interests and raise climate justice for vulnerable mountain nations.
Socialist International General Secretary Chantal Kambire has arrived in Kathmandu for the Nepali Congress convention opening on October 4, as other international guests are expected.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could use nuclear weapons, according to reports published by Nepali news outlets on October 2, 2026.
Lenacapavir is being viewed as a major advance in HIV prevention, but access to the twice-yearly drug remains uneven around the world.
Nepal T20I captain Dipendra Singh Airee went unsold at the IL T20 auction after no team bid for him at his $10,000 base price.
Japan will increase several immigration-related fees for foreign nationals from October 1, 2026, with the permanent residency permit fee rising by more than twelve times.
UNICEF warns that millions of children in Latin America are at risk as a record-strength El Niño is expected to intensify before peaking around December.
Nepal welcomed 88,248 foreign tourists in September, up 12.1% from the same month last year, with arrivals from South Asia also increasing.
New ICC playing conditions include a five-run penalty for a batter's second failure to be ready within the stipulated time, along with the use of the pink ball in Test cricket.
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India will face Pakistan in the men’s cricket gold medal match at the Asian Games, marking the first time the teams have contested the final.
Nepal’s national men’s cricket team has returned from Tokyo after competing in the 20th Asian Games, where it defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the group stage.
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli administered the oath of office to newly nominated central committee members and called on party leaders to prepare for upcoming local-level elections.
Vladimir Putin said Russia has no plans to attack a European country but would retaliate with all weapons at its disposal if Russian territory came under attack.
Peacock has greenlit a scripted television series based on the Fast & Furious franchise, first announced as in development at NBCUniversal’s Upfronts earlier this year.
The Sher Bahadur Deuba faction has started its parallel 15th Nepali Congress general convention process, with ward assemblies beginning from Ashoj 15 and a central convention scheduled for Mangsir 21-23.
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying four crew members docked with the International Space Station on Thursday. The team is expected to stay aboard for six months.
Australia has announced stricter temporary visa measures and set a target of limiting net overseas migration to 245,000 in the current financial year. International students already in the country may also be affected.
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Speaking at the opening of Kathmandu Climate Week 2026, Foreign Minister Shishir Khinal urged the international community to move beyond climate justice rhetoric and adopt practical, accessible measures.
Nepali outlets examine Nepal’s participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, highlighting the challenges surrounding the gathering and how Nepal presented its positions.
Nepal’s national women’s kabaddi team received a grand welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport after winning bronze at the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
The Foreign Minister briefed the House of Representatives on Nepal’s participation at the United Nations General Assembly and the issues raised during the gathering.
Nepal has begun preliminary work on a long-term transport plan for Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, with proposals for mass transit, tunnels and car-free zones.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow sees strong potential to expand economic cooperation with India, including work on major international transit and shipping corridors.
CPN (Nepal Communist Party) parliamentary party deputy leader Pramesh Kumar Hamal accused the government of ignoring parliamentary concerns, Speaker's directives and its own commitments.
The Cricket Association of Nepal has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 one-day series featuring Nepal, Oman and Canada.
The five-year agreement, with an option to extend it by two years, is intended to increase SM-6 production and replenish weapons stockpiles used in the war against Iran.
More than 800 Nepali documents dating from the 13th to the 20th century have been returned to Nepal from the private collection of German national Josef Peter Rindfleisch.
US Vice President JD Vance has voiced support for scrapping the H-1B visa programme, alleging it is used to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labour.
Former Nepali footballer and coach Balgopal Sahukhal has completed a one-year professional coaching course in Australia, becoming the first Nepali to earn the AFC Pro Licence.
Job vacancies in Australia fell 0.9% in the three months to August, marking a second consecutive quarterly decline and pointing to softer demand for workers.
Gandaki Province chased down Bhutan's target of 97 in 11 overs, winning the first practice match at Pokhara Rangashala by eight wickets.
Young people in Bhojpur are staying in their villages or returning from foreign employment to build businesses in agriculture and livestock farming.
CPN-UML parliamentary party leader Ram Bahadur Thapa criticised the government’s six-month performance and urged it to return to democracy and remain accountable to Parliament and the public.
Nepal will face hosts Oman and Canada in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series beginning October 7, with Sandeep Lamichhane named captain.
G7 leaders held an emergency video conference as pressure on global fuel supplies sent UK average diesel prices to a record £2 per litre.
Nepal Police Club and Sabhapokhari Volleyball Club will meet in the final of the second Madan Bhandari Cup International Invitational Running Shield men's volleyball tournament in Butwal.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal’s foreign policy should support trade, investment, tourism, technology transfer and job creation.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal advanced its national interests and diplomatic profile at the 81st UN General Assembly, raising climate justice and holding more than 80 meetings.
A 2026 climate outlook survey by Singapore-based Yusof Ishak Institute found that 44.6 percent of respondents named energy prices and living expenses as their top concern.
A non-partisan research organization estimates that energy policies implemented during Donald Trump’s second term could add an average of $6,500 in costs for households in the contiguous United States by 2040.
Singapore electric vehicle sales are projected to reach 34,940 units in 2026, accounting for 54.6% of total vehicle sales, with the EV share potentially climbing to 85% by 2035.
Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium defeated Turkey 3-0 in their UEFA Nations League Group A Matchday 3 fixture on Friday night.
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will lead a delegation to the Pre-COP Leaders' event in Fiji and Tuvalu on October 5-6.
The United States is preparing to send about 9,000 soldiers to West Asia and plans to deploy three aircraft carrier groups near Iran as tensions rise.
Sagar Distillery is relaunching NEPSE Bulls in Nepal with a new concept featuring a 10-year-old rare malt blend inspired by Scotland’s tradition.
Nepal’s NEPSE index dropped 9.62 points on Tuesday after falling 16.47 points on Monday, extending a volatile spell that included a trading halt caused by a technical glitch.
Donald Trump says the US may halt diesel exports amid a global fuel shortage and rising prices, while pressing European countries to release diesel reserves.
Today is the final day for shareholders to secure Siddhartha Bank’s dividend. Investors must hold shares before the book closure date to qualify.
Nepal recorded foreign aid commitments worth Rs 161.46 billion in fiscal year 2025/26, down from Rs 273 billion in the previous fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Global IME Bank will hold its 20th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Friday, Asoj 16, as it marks two decades since its establishment.
Nepal’s agriculture ministry says managing an estimated Rs 59 billion in fertiliser subsidies for the coming season is a major challenge, with DAP requiring a subsidy of up to Rs 120 per kilogram.
NIC Asia Bank and United Traders Syndicate have agreed to offer Toyota buyers a fixed interest rate of 5.995 percent for up to seven years.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment has formed a task force to study legal and policy arrangements for guaranteeing the purchase of chemical fertilizer produced at a potential factory in Nepal.
Machhapuchchhre Bank has launched Maya, an interactive chatbot on its official website, to help customers ask questions through chat.
Nepal Rastra Bank collected Rs 20 billion and Rs 30 billion from the banking system in two deposit collection auction operations, according to reports dated September 28 and 30, 2026.
Siddhartha Bank and Daraz have jointly announced their festive-season promotion, '10-10 Dashain Dhamaka,' through a press release issued on October 2, 2026.
Prabhu Bank has signed a discount agreement with Rushka's Beauty Studio in Kamaladi, Kathmandu, covering beauty services and training classes for the bank's customers and employees.
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 11.90 points on the week's final trading day, with turnover reaching Rs 4.29 billion.
Lalbabu Sah Kanu from Parsa has won the Rs 1 million bumper prize under the government’s taxpayer incentive program, based on a Rs 21,000 lube oil purchase.
Seventeen lawmakers have registered 59 amendment proposals to the Employees Provident Fund (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2083, which Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal approved for discussion.
Egyptian authorities have arrested six journalists from independent outlet Matsada, accusing them of links to the banned Muslim Brotherhood and spreading false news in exchange for foreign funding.
Nepal’s benchmark NEPSE index dropped to 2,598.89 on Wednesday, falling below 2,600 for the first time since Bhadra 29, before edging up on Thursday.
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has travelled to the United States at the invitation of World Bank Group President Ajay Banga for official programmes involving the World Bank and US economic officials.
Lalbabu Sah Kanu of Parsa won the government's Rs 1 million taxpayer incentive prize after a bill for Rs 21,000 worth of Lube Oil was selected.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has published the names and service facilities of 25 officials and staff in Prime Minister Balendra Shah's advisory group and private secretariat.
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Kathmandu police arrested three men accused of abusing, threatening and assaulting health workers and security personnel at the emergency ward of Teku hospital.
The government is preparing to allow security agencies to sell and distribute LPG through their outlets when regular supplies become difficult.
A passenger assistance desk has opened at Gongabu’s New Bus Park ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath, with similar desks planned at 15 locations across the Kathmandu Valley.
Traffic on the Muglin–Narayangadh road was restored after machinery cleared falling rocks and landslide debris near Namsi bridge, but the Road Division Office Bharatpur warned that the risk remains.
Police in Kathmandu and Dhanusha have announced special security plans for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals. Kathmandu Police is also sharing 13 safety tips for travelers.
Pokhara University's 26th general assembly has unanimously approved a Rs 1.758 billion budget and policies for fiscal year 2083/84, prioritising research, academic quality and digital transformation.
Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel has directed Lumbini Buddhist University to strengthen the study, teaching and research of Buddhist philosophy while preserving its distinct identity.
The House of Representatives’ second session ended after 145 days, with 12 bills passed and 35 government bills registered.
District Police Range Kathmandu has deployed 3,506 personnel for festival security, with CCTV, drones and dogs supporting surveillance and a 190-member reserve team on standby.
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal is set to attend the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Arusha, where Nepal will present an emergency proposal on the Rasuwa disaster.
The Problematic Cooperative Management Committee has returned savings to 223 depositors of Shiva Shikhar, Kantipur, Krishi Vikas and Gorkha cooperatives.
Vehicles will be barred from the Parewatar–Piplatar–Adamatar–Belintar–Mastar road section from 10 am to 3 pm for maintenance.
Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal says the government will reform existing laws to support development and investment, with clearer mandatory provisions and no laws designed to benefit middlemen.
Fifteen volunteers led by Prakash Poudel installed ladders and ropes and cleared trees to make walking along the blocked Beni-Jomsom road easier.
Shram Sanskriti Party MP Dhruva Rai says opposition demands have been ignored as the parliamentary session nears its end and urges the ruling party to let its government serve a full term.
Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal met President Ram Chandra Paudel on Friday and informed him of his planned trip to attend the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
Nepal have named a 15-member squad led by Sandeep Lamichhane for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 triangular series in Oman, starting October 21.
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has 287 nominated candidates, with the International Space Station, Donald Trump, Mark Carney and others among names being discussed as possible contenders.
Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal met President Ram Chandra Paudel at Shital Niwas on Friday and briefed him on his upcoming trip to the 153rd IPU Assembly.
Japan’s jobless rate increased to 2.5% in August from 2.4% in July, marking its first rise in five months, government data showed.
Kumari Bank customers can receive 15% to 20% discounts on food, beverages and spa services at Ramada Encore by Wyndham in Thamel, Kathmandu.
Global IME Bank shareholders approved a 10 percent dividend for fiscal year 2082/83, comprising 4 percent bonus shares and a 6 percent cash dividend.