https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-musical-chair-politics-fueled-bhadra-23-24-unrest 2026-10-04T18:56:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-says-musical-chair-politics-fueled-bhadra-23-24-unrest/72486854.png Gagan Thapa Says ‘Musical Chair’ Politics Fueled Bhadra 23-24 Unrest Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa said repeated leadership and power-sharing among the same faces had deepened public discontent, contributing to the situation of Bhadra 23 and 24. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janamorcha-leader-raises-cooperative-fraud-at-nepali-congress-convention-crowd-heckles-ravi-lamichhane 2026-10-04T18:35:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/janamorcha-leader-raises-cooperative-fraud-at-nepali-congress-convention-crowd-heckles-ravi-lamichhane/53cd901b.png Janamorcha Leader Raises Cooperative Fraud at Nepali Congress Convention, Crowd Heckles Ravi Lamichhane A National Janamorcha leader raised allegations of billions of rupees embezzled from cooperatives at the Nepali Congress convention in Kathmandu, drawing loud heckling from the crowd. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-chairman-ravi-lamichhane-arrives-at-nepali-congress-convention-venue-in-kathmandu 2026-10-04T18:35:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-chairman-ravi-lamichhane-arrives-at-nepali-congress-convention-venue-in-kathmandu/ab4b4fb6.png RSP Chairman Ravi Lamichhane Arrives at Nepali Congress Convention Venue in Kathmandu Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Ravi Lamichhane arrived at Khulamanch in Kathmandu on Sunday afternoon after the Nepali Congress convention had begun. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rajendra-lingden-says-nepali-congress-should-lead-democracy 2026-10-04T18:35:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rajendra-lingden-says-nepali-congress-should-lead-democracy/f43e0652.png Rajendra Lingden Says Nepali Congress Should Lead Democracy Rastriya Prajatantra Party leader Rajendra Lingden says democracy should be the alternative to democracy and argues the Nepali Congress should lead it, while calling for reconsideration of the constitution and republican system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/abdul-sattar-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary 2026-10-04T18:35:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/abdul-sattar-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary/7df21cae.png Abdul Sattar Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Nepali Congress Central Member Abdul Sattar has announced he will contest for joint general secretary in the Muslim cluster at the party's 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prabhu-sah-presents-political-report-at-aam-janata-party-meeting 2026-10-04T18:35:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prabhu-sah-presents-political-report-at-aam-janata-party-meeting/e4d008ce.png Prabhu Sah Presents Political Report at Aam Janata Party Meeting Aam Janata Party Chairman Prabhu Sah presented an 18-page report warning of a serious national crisis and calling for political and constitutional change. https://patrukar.com/en/news/south-korean-volunteers-help-clean-flood-hit-areas-in-nuwakot 2026-10-04T18:35:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/south-korean-volunteers-help-clean-flood-hit-areas-in-nuwakot/01915151.png South Korean Volunteers Help Clean Flood-Hit Areas in Nuwakot A team of South Korean volunteers is assisting flood victims in Nuwakot with cleanup and recovery work. https://patrukar.com/en/news/krishna-kumari-basnet-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-04T18:35:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/krishna-kumari-basnet-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/9ea5cfcf.png Krishna Kumari Basnet Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Nepali Congress leader Krishna Kumari Basnet has announced her candidacy for central member at the party's 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/10th-national-games-set-for-karnali-province-with-32-sports 2026-10-04T18:35:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/10th-national-games-set-for-karnali-province-with-32-sports/3d2b8d75.png 10th National Games Set for Karnali Province with 32 Sports The 10th National Games will run from Mangsir 16 to 27, 2083 BS, across proposed venues in five districts of Karnali Province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-id-card-mandatory-for-health-insurance-from-december-16 2026-10-04T18:35:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/national-id-card-mandatory-for-health-insurance-from-december-16/4301625d.png National ID Card Mandatory for Health Insurance from December 16 Citizens aged 16 and above will need a National ID card to enroll in, renew, or access Nepal’s health insurance program from December 16 (Poush 1). https://patrukar.com/en/news/medical-college-association-seeks-probe-into-mp-ansari-s-allegations-against-national-medical-college 2026-10-04T18:35:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/medical-college-association-seeks-probe-into-mp-ansari-s-allegations-against-national-medical-college/c87ea847.png Medical College Association Seeks Probe Into MP Ansari’s Allegations Against National Medical College The Private Medical and Dental College Association of Nepal has called for an investigation into MP Rahbar Ansari’s allegations about postgraduate seats and inspection documents at National Medical College. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-wagle-to-discuss-nepal-s-grey-list-exit-and-reconstruction-in-us-talks 2026-10-04T18:36:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/finance-minister-wagle-to-discuss-nepal-s-grey-list-exit-and-reconstruction-in-us-talks/e9dca17e.png Finance Minister Wagle to Discuss Nepal’s Grey-List Exit and Reconstruction in US Talks Finance Minister Wagle is scheduled to meet US Treasury officials and the World Bank president to discuss bilateral cooperation, reconstruction support and economic reforms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-s-irgc-navy-reportedly-targets-seven-oil-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz 2026-10-04T18:36:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/iran-s-irgc-navy-reportedly-targets-seven-oil-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz/27b3c28a.png Iran's IRGC Navy Reportedly Targets Seven Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reports that the IRGC navy targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over five days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-meets-rsp-chair-rabi-lamichhane 2026-10-04T18:36:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-meets-rsp-chair-rabi-lamichhane/8c5234c7.png Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Meets RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane at his Budhanilkantha residence on Sunday, with talks reportedly focused on current political issues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-parliament-is-not-open-calls-for-open-dialogue 2026-10-04T18:42:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-says-parliament-is-not-open-calls-for-open-dialogue/bce6c39c.png Gagan Thapa Says Parliament Is Not Open, Calls for Open Dialogue Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa said Parliament is not open because the Prime Minister is not accountable to it, and called for open spaces and dialogue across the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-welcome-15th-convention-guests-with-tree-emblazoned-scarves 2026-10-04T18:34:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-to-welcome-15th-convention-guests-with-tree-emblazoned-scarves/f6b78c07.png Nepali Congress to Welcome 15th Convention Guests with Tree-Emblazoned Scarves The Nepali Congress will present guests at its 15th general convention opening ceremony in Kathmandu with scarves featuring the party’s tree election symbol and four-starred flag. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-shopping-crowds-grow-in-kathmandu-newroad 2026-10-04T19:17:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dashain-shopping-crowds-grow-in-kathmandu-newroad/7c8af69e.png Dashain Shopping Crowds Grow in Kathmandu, Newroad Shopping crowds have increased across Kathmandu as Dashain approaches, with a large crowd seen in Newroad on Sunday afternoon. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-sher-bahadur-deuba-did-not-attend-congress-convention-despite-reserved-seat 2026-10-04T19:29:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-says-sher-bahadur-deuba-did-not-attend-congress-convention-despite-reserved-seat/94d24fb9.png Gagan Thapa Says Sher Bahadur Deuba Did Not Attend Congress Convention Despite Reserved Seat Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa said a seat was kept empty for former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba at the party’s 15th general convention, but Deuba did not attend. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-says-green-revolution-is-key-to-reviving-nepal-s-economy 2026-10-04T20:16:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kulman-ghising-says-green-revolution-is-key-to-reviving-nepal-s-economy/21d04507.png Kulman Ghising Says Green Revolution Is Key to Reviving Nepal’s Economy Ujyalo Nepal Party chairman Kulman Ghising called for a green revolution to help revive Nepal’s crisis-hit economy during a programme in Banepa, Kavre. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhawal-shumsher-rana-urges-public-to-back-jay-nepal-party-as-alternative-force 2026-10-04T20:16:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dhawal-shumsher-rana-urges-public-to-back-jay-nepal-party-as-alternative-force/cbed7f96.png Dhawal Shumsher Rana Urges Public to Back Jay Nepal Party as Alternative Force Jay Nepal Party Chairman Dr. Dhawal Shumsher Rana has urged the public to support the party, describing it as an honest nationalist alternative to established parties. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-appoints-intelligence-chief-jay-clayton-to-lead-white-house-ai-task-force 2026-10-04T20:16:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-appoints-intelligence-chief-jay-clayton-to-lead-white-house-ai-task-force/ad0d96ee.png Trump Appoints Intelligence Chief Jay Clayton to Lead White House AI Task Force US President Donald Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead the White House's artificial intelligence task force, which he called the "Super Intelligence Force." https://patrukar.com/en/news/aathrai-and-phidim-launch-inter-municipality-friendship-bus-service 2026-10-04T20:16:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/aathrai-and-phidim-launch-inter-municipality-friendship-bus-service/d79935a4.png Aathrai and Phidim Launch Inter-Municipality Friendship Bus Service Aathrai Rural Municipality has launched a friendship bus service connecting Tehrathum and Panchthar, with priority for senior citizens, children, students, patients and persons with disabilities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-pokharel-says-10th-national-games-will-be-held-as-scheduled 2026-10-04T20:16:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-pokharel-says-10th-national-games-will-be-held-as-scheduled/7830f087.png Minister Pokharel Says 10th National Games Will Be Held as Scheduled Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel said in Karnali that the 10th National Games will not be postponed and will take place as scheduled. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cricket-team-farewelled-ahead-of-icc-world-cup-league-2-series 2026-10-04T21:12:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-cricket-team-farewelled-ahead-of-icc-world-cup-league-2-series/d997e5d3.png Nepal Cricket Team Farewelled Ahead of ICC World Cup League 2 Series Nepal’s men’s cricket team received a farewell ceremony in Kathmandu on Sunday before departing for the ICC World Cup Cricket League 2 one-day series. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khotang-orders-road-repairs-before-dashain-to-ensure-festival-travel 2026-10-04T21:12:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/khotang-orders-road-repairs-before-dashain-to-ensure-festival-travel/fbc7f0e1.png Khotang Orders Road Repairs Before Dashain to Ensure Festival Travel Khotang’s District Disaster Management Committee has directed local levels and concerned offices to repair roads and make them passable before Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tanahun-hydropower-transmission-line-reaches-82-percent-completion 2026-10-04T21:26:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/tanahun-hydropower-transmission-line-reaches-82-percent-completion/101648f0.png Tanahun Hydropower Transmission Line Reaches 82 Percent Completion Construction of the 35-kilometre Damouli-Bharatpur 220 kV double-circuit transmission line for the 140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project is about 82 percent complete. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-mocks-nepali-congress-convention-over-khulamanch-remark 2026-10-04T21:42:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pm-balen-shah-mocks-nepali-congress-convention-over-khulamanch-remark/3756c254.png PM Balen Shah Mocks Nepali Congress Convention Over Khulamanch Remark Prime Minister Balen Shah posted a sarcastic Facebook comment after remarks about him at the opening of the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-closed-session-starts-at-9-15-am-nominations-open-from-1-pm 2026-10-04T21:42:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-closed-session-starts-at-9-15-am-nominations-open-from-1-pm/addfbb2b.png Nepali Congress Convention: Closed Session Starts at 9:15 AM, Nominations Open from 1 PM The Nepali Congress convention’s second-day schedule sets the closed session for 9:15 AM on Monday and nomination registration from 1 PM to 6 PM. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-sets-nomination-fees-for-15th-general-convention 2026-10-04T22:00:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-sets-nomination-fees-for-15th-general-convention/8c6af761.png Nepali Congress Sets Nomination Fees for 15th General Convention The Nepali Congress has set candidate fees for its 15th General Convention, with the presidential nomination fee fixed at Rs 40,000. https://patrukar.com/en/news/raksha-bam-responds-to-pm-balen-shah-s-sarcastic-remark 2026-10-04T22:30:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/raksha-bam-responds-to-pm-balen-shah-s-sarcastic-remark/f7eee32a.png Raksha Bam Responds to PM Balen Shah’s Sarcastic Remark Gen Z activist Raksha Bam criticized Prime Minister Balendra Shah after he made a sarcastic social media comment about an event at Kathmandu’s Khulamanch. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-made-sugarcane-harvester-replaces-imports-and-enters-global-markets 2026-10-04T18:33:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/china-made-sugarcane-harvester-replaces-imports-and-enters-global-markets/6a3315d3.png China-Made Sugarcane Harvester Replaces Imports and Enters Global Markets A sugarcane harvester developed by Luoyang Chenhan Agricultural Equipment Technology in Henan has replaced imported equipment in China and gained a foothold in international markets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-questions-government-s-democratic-direction 2026-10-04T17:30:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-questions-government-s-democratic-direction/170e9af5.png UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Questions Government's Democratic Direction CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel accused the government of failing to engage political parties, Parliament and citizens, warning it appeared to be taking an arbitrary path. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-calls-for-cooperation-with-nepali-congress 2026-10-04T17:30:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-calls-for-cooperation-with-nepali-congress/51cb3e8b.png UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Calls for Cooperation with Nepali Congress Shankar Pokharel says the UML is ready to work with the Nepali Congress to protect democracy, sovereignty and support Nepal’s development and prosperity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resham-chaudhary-says-new-generation-has-yet-to-show-it-can-build-nepal 2026-10-04T17:30:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/resham-chaudhary-says-new-generation-has-yet-to-show-it-can-build-nepal/00d13c8d.png Resham Chaudhary Says New Generation Has Yet to Show It Can Build Nepal Nagarik Unmukti Party founder and patron Resham Chaudhary criticized the current generation at the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-honours-94-year-old-member-mathuraprasad-shrestha-at-15th-convention 2026-10-04T17:42:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-honours-94-year-old-member-mathuraprasad-shrestha-at-15th-convention/e81df6e2.png Nepali Congress Honours 94-Year-Old Member Mathuraprasad Shrestha at 15th Convention The Nepali Congress honoured its oldest member and democracy fighter, Mathuraprasad Shrestha, during the opening session of its 15th general convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-praises-gagan-thapa-for-breaking-continuity-in-nepali-congress 2026-10-04T18:00:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prachanda-praises-gagan-thapa-for-breaking-continuity-in-nepali-congress/47701e90.png Prachanda Praises Gagan Thapa for Breaking Continuity in Nepali Congress Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ praised Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa for transforming the party and said he had long believed Thapa could one day lead Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-says-constitution-amendment-must-not-be-reduced-to-parliamentary-arithmetic 2026-10-04T18:00:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/vishwaprakash-sharma-says-constitution-amendment-must-not-be-reduced-to-parliamentary-arithmetic/bd3b8066.png Vishwaprakash Sharma Says Constitution Amendment Must Not Be Reduced to Parliamentary Arithmetic Nepali Congress Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma called for a shared national approach to constitutional amendment, saying it should not depend on the wishes of the ruling or opposition sides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-says-nepali-congress-convention-begins-a-new-journey 2026-10-04T18:00:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/vishwaprakash-sharma-says-nepali-congress-convention-begins-a-new-journey/f082af00.png Vishwaprakash Sharma Says Nepali Congress Convention Begins a New Journey Nepali Congress Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma says the party's 15th General Convention will help it emerge stronger and connect its democratic legacy with the new generation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-urges-nepali-congress-leaders-to-move-beyond-deuba-at-15th-general-convention 2026-10-04T18:12:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ravi-lamichhane-urges-nepali-congress-leaders-to-move-beyond-deuba-at-15th-general-convention/6fa3469e.png Ravi Lamichhane Urges Nepali Congress Leaders to Move Beyond Deuba at 15th General Convention Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Ravi Lamichhane praised the Nepali Congress's democratic history and urged its new leadership to move forward without trying to appease Sher Bahadur Deuba. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-says-government-will-complete-full-term 2026-10-04T18:12:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ravi-lamichhane-says-government-will-complete-full-term/4a92832d.png Ravi Lamichhane Says Government Will Complete Full Term Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Ravi Lamichhane said the current government would not fall and would complete its full term. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vidya-bhandari-says-politics-is-a-duty-not-a-route-to-office 2026-10-04T18:12:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/vidya-bhandari-says-politics-is-a-duty-not-a-route-to-office/3040fe8d.png Vidya Bhandari Says Politics Is a Duty, Not a Route to Office Former President Vidya Devi Bhandari said politics should be pursued as a responsibility to society and the nation, not simply as a way to gain office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahalaxmi-development-bank-launches-maha-sombar-scheme-with-daraz-discounts 2026-10-04T18:31:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mahalaxmi-development-bank-launches-maha-sombar-scheme-with-daraz-discounts/c762f66a.png Mahalaxmi Development Bank Launches Maha Sombar Scheme With Daraz Discounts Mahalaxmi Development Bank customers can receive discounts of up to Rs 1,000 on Daraz every Monday when paying with the bank's debit or credit cards. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-tests-ai-guided-missile-as-kim-jong-un-and-daughter-observe 2026-10-04T18:33:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/north-korea-tests-ai-guided-missile-as-kim-jong-un-and-daughter-observe/9b6c11f4.png North Korea Tests AI-Guided Missile as Kim Jong Un and Daughter Observe North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter watched a missile test that featured artificial intelligence technology claimed to help the missile alter its flight path at low altitude. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-asks-why-public-anger-persists-after-new-government 2026-10-04T18:33:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/vishwaprakash-sharma-asks-why-public-anger-persists-after-new-government/e2df9f72.png Vishwaprakash Sharma Asks Why Public Anger Persists After New Government Nepali Congress Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma said public anger, dissatisfaction and distrust remain despite the formation of a new government, and called for turning public emotion into trust. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-tops-20th-asian-games-in-japan-as-nepal-wins-two-bronze-medals 2026-10-04T18:33:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/china-tops-20th-asian-games-in-japan-as-nepal-wins-two-bronze-medals/72e88d08.png China Tops 20th Asian Games in Japan as Nepal Wins Two Bronze Medals China finished first at the 20th Asian Games in Japan with 341 medals, while host Japan placed second. Nepal finished with two bronze medals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-chair-rajendra-lingden-says-nepal-has-gone-off-track 2026-10-04T17:12:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rpp-chair-rajendra-lingden-says-nepal-has-gone-off-track/5c848471.png RPP Chair Rajendra Lingden Says Nepal Has Gone Off Track Speaking at the Nepali Congress general convention in Kathmandu, RPP Chair Rajendra Lingden said the country was in a dark tunnel and blamed problems on the political system and constitution, not only individuals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russia-urges-foreign-diplomats-and-citizens-to-leave-kyiv-immediately 2026-10-04T18:33:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/russia-urges-foreign-diplomats-and-citizens-to-leave-kyiv-immediately/37b5080d.png Russia Urges Foreign Diplomats and Citizens to Leave Kyiv Immediately Russia's foreign ministry has urged foreign diplomats and nationals in Kyiv to leave the city immediately and warned others against travelling to Ukraine, as Moscow threatens further intense strikes on the capital. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parashuram-mayor-bharat-wadair-joshi-announces-nepali-congress-central-member-candidacy 2026-10-04T18:34:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/parashuram-mayor-bharat-wadair-joshi-announces-nepali-congress-central-member-candidacy/e3f8bf6f.png Parashuram Mayor Bharat Wadair Joshi Announces Nepali Congress Central Member Candidacy Parashuram Municipality Mayor Bharat Wadair Joshi has announced his candidacy for central member at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/thousands-protest-spain-s-housing-crisis-and-rising-rents 2026-10-04T18:34:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/thousands-protest-spain-s-housing-crisis-and-rising-rents/231488ea.png Thousands Protest Spain’s Housing Crisis and Rising Rents Thousands of people protested in Madrid and elsewhere in Spain on Saturday, calling for affordable housing and stronger legal protections for tenants. https://patrukar.com/en/news/about-14-000-workers-lose-jobs-at-ohio-truck-plant 2026-10-04T18:34:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/about-14-000-workers-lose-jobs-at-ohio-truck-plant/74a3ba1c.png About 14,000 Workers Lose Jobs at Ohio Truck Plant About 14,000 workers were laid off Wednesday at the former Navistar truck plant in southwestern Ohio, days before a campaign rally by US President Donald Trump. https://patrukar.com/en/news/discussion-on-janu-kambang-s-novel-khamyok-held-in-dharan 2026-10-04T18:34:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/discussion-on-janu-kambang-s-novel-khamyok-held-in-dharan/7e580798.png Discussion on Janu Kambang’s Novel ‘Khamyok’ Held in Dharan The Limbu Journalists Association organised a discussion in Dharan on Janu Kambang’s novel ‘Khamyok’, focusing on its themes, characters, identity and historical aspects. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dubai-crown-prince-meets-flydubai-pilot-smit-machhar-praises-his-courage 2026-10-04T18:34:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dubai-crown-prince-meets-flydubai-pilot-smit-machhar-praises-his-courage/59037305.png Dubai Crown Prince Meets Flydubai Pilot Smit Machhar, Praises His Courage Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Minister of Defence Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met Flydubai Captain Smit Machhar and praised his courage, responsibility and humanitarian sensitivity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-says-understanding-reached-to-cooperate-with-uml-and-leftist-forces 2026-10-04T18:34:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prachanda-says-understanding-reached-to-cooperate-with-uml-and-leftist-forces/0ebaf84a.png Prachanda Says Understanding Reached to Cooperate With UML and Leftist Forces Nepali Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal says an understanding has been reached to work with the CPN-UML, while talks continue with other leftist and patriotic forces. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nine-more-construction-entrepreneurs-arrested-in-nepal-online-bidding-system-hack-case 2026-10-04T18:34:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nine-more-construction-entrepreneurs-arrested-in-nepal-online-bidding-system-hack-case/9cf2aee6.png Nine More Construction Entrepreneurs Arrested in Nepal Online Bidding System Hack Case Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau has arrested nine more construction entrepreneurs in a case involving alleged manipulation of government online bidding after unauthorized access to the Public Procurement Monitoring Office website. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indra-bahadur-baniya-says-nepali-congress-convention-will-unite-three-generations 2026-10-04T18:34:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/indra-bahadur-baniya-says-nepali-congress-convention-will-unite-three-generations/610f9128.png Indra Bahadur Baniya Says Nepali Congress Convention Will Unite Three Generations Bagmati Chief Minister and Nepali Congress provincial president Indra Bahadur Baniya says the party must change to bring change to Nepal, calling unity among three generations essential. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-jsp-nepal-leaders-resign-from-upendra-yadav-led-party 2026-10-04T18:34:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/four-jsp-nepal-leaders-resign-from-upendra-yadav-led-party/8131ae92.png Four JSP Nepal Leaders Resign from Upendra Yadav-Led Party Former lawmaker Indu Kumari Sharma and three other leaders jointly resigned from the Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal in Kathmandu on October 4, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resham-chaudhary-sings-at-nepali-congress-convention-criticises-jailing-of-popular-leaders 2026-10-04T18:34:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/resham-chaudhary-sings-at-nepali-congress-convention-criticises-jailing-of-popular-leaders/38c2173c.png Resham Chaudhary Sings at Nepali Congress Convention, Criticises Jailing of Popular Leaders Nagarik Unmukti Party patron Resham Lal Chaudhary criticised the jailing of popular political leaders while addressing the opening session of the Nepali Congress convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-urges-uml-lawmakers-to-prepare-for-struggle-to-defend-democracy 2026-10-04T18:34:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/oli-urges-uml-lawmakers-to-prepare-for-struggle-to-defend-democracy/b8df091a.png Oli Urges UML Lawmakers to Prepare for Struggle to Defend Democracy CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli called on party lawmakers to prepare for a peaceful struggle in the streets and parliament to defend democracy, the constitution and nationalism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resham-chaudhary-says-gagan-thapa-can-lead-nepal 2026-10-04T18:34:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/resham-chaudhary-says-gagan-thapa-can-lead-nepal/290bdbb0.png Resham Chaudhary Says Gagan Thapa Can Lead Nepal Nagarik Unmukti Party founder Resham Chaudhary voiced confidence in Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa at the party’s 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/global-ime-bank-agm-approves-10-dividend-for-fy-2082-83 2026-10-02T21:45:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/global-ime-bank-agm-approves-10-dividend-for-fy-2082-83/4d99119a.png Global IME Bank AGM Approves 10% Dividend for FY 2082/83 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kumari-bank-customers-to-get-up-to-20-discount-at-ramada-encore 2026-10-02T21:45:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kumari-bank-customers-to-get-up-to-20-discount-at-ramada-encore/109549b3.png Kumari Bank Customers to Get Up to 20% Discount at Ramada Encore Kumari Bank customers can receive 15% to 20% discounts on food, beverages and spa services at Ramada Encore by Wyndham in Thamel, Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/japan-s-unemployment-rate-rises-to-2-5-in-august 2026-10-03T09:10:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/japan-s-unemployment-rate-rises-to-2-5-in-august/6bc66f62.png Japan’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 2.5% in August 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-meets-president-paudel-ahead-of-ipu-assembly 2026-10-03T09:10:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-meets-president-paudel-ahead-of-ipu-assembly/900c7769.png Speaker Aryal Meets President Paudel Ahead of IPU Assembly 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nobel-peace-prize-2026-contenders-include-iss-and-donald-trump 2026-10-03T09:10:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nobel-peace-prize-2026-contenders-include-iss-and-donald-trump/5bc32a6c.png Nobel Peace Prize 2026 Contenders Include ISS and Donald Trump 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-name-15-member-squad-for-icc-world-cup-league-2-series-in-oman 2026-10-03T09:10:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-name-15-member-squad-for-icc-world-cup-league-2-series-in-oman/853830c1.png Nepal Name 15-Member Squad for ICC World Cup League 2 Series in Oman 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-dp-aryal-meets-president-paudel-ahead-of-153rd-ipu-assembly 2026-10-03T09:11:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-dp-aryal-meets-president-paudel-ahead-of-153rd-ipu-assembly/2d3200e6.png Speaker DP Aryal Meets President Paudel Ahead of 153rd IPU Assembly 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mp-dhruva-rai-urges-rastriya-swatantra-party-not-to-topple-its-own-government 2026-10-03T09:11:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mp-dhruva-rai-urges-rastriya-swatantra-party-not-to-topple-its-own-government/90e23dda.png MP Dhruva Rai Urges Rastriya Swatantra Party Not to Topple Its Own Government 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/volunteers-improve-pedestrian-access-on-blocked-beni-jomsom-road 2026-10-03T09:11:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/volunteers-improve-pedestrian-access-on-blocked-beni-jomsom-road/cf45506c.png Volunteers Improve Pedestrian Access on Blocked Beni-Jomsom Road Fifteen volunteers led by Prakash Poudel installed ladders and ropes and cleared trees to make walking along the blocked Beni-Jomsom road easier. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-lamsal-pledges-legal-reforms-to-boost-investment-in-nepal 2026-10-03T09:11:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-lamsal-pledges-legal-reforms-to-boost-investment-in-nepal/a0cb3d67.png Minister Lamsal Pledges Legal Reforms to Boost Investment in Nepal 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/furkhekhola-alternative-road-in-dhading-closed-for-five-hours 2026-10-03T09:11:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/furkhekhola-alternative-road-in-dhading-closed-for-five-hours/3c7d3d97.png Furkhekhola Alternative Road in Dhading Closed for Five Hours Vehicles will be barred from the Parewatar–Piplatar–Adamatar–Belintar–Mastar road section from 10 am to 3 pm for maintenance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-troubled-cooperatives-return-savings-to-223-depositors 2026-10-03T09:11:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/four-troubled-cooperatives-return-savings-to-223-depositors/a1c0bce1.png Four Troubled Cooperatives Return Savings to 223 Depositors The Problematic Cooperative Management Committee has returned savings to 223 depositors of Shiva Shikhar, Kantipur, Krishi Vikas and Gorkha cooperatives. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-dol-prasad-aryal-to-attend-153rd-ipu-assembly-in-tanzania 2026-10-03T09:11:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-dol-prasad-aryal-to-attend-153rd-ipu-assembly-in-tanzania/f070560e.png Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to Attend 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-deploys-3-506-police-officers-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath-security 2026-10-03T09:11:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-deploys-3-506-police-officers-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath-security/cd0ac092.png Kathmandu Deploys 3,506 Police Officers for Dashain, Tihar and Chhath Security 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-house-of-representatives-concludes-second-session-after-145-days 2026-10-03T09:11:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-house-of-representatives-concludes-second-session-after-145-days/ed677742.png Nepal’s House of Representatives Concludes Second Session After 145 Days The House of Representatives’ second session ended after 145 days, with 12 bills passed and 35 government bills registered. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sasmit-pokharel-urges-lumbini-buddhist-university-to-prioritise-buddhist-philosophy 2026-10-03T09:11:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-sasmit-pokharel-urges-lumbini-buddhist-university-to-prioritise-buddhist-philosophy/092929d6.png Minister Sasmit Pokharel Urges Lumbini Buddhist University to Prioritise Buddhist Philosophy 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-university-approves-rs-1-758-billion-budget-for-2083-84 2026-10-03T09:11:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pokhara-university-approves-rs-1-758-billion-budget-for-2083-84/750de6fa.png Pokhara University Approves Rs 1.758 Billion Budget for 2083/84 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-and-dhanusha-announce-festival-security-plans-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath 2026-10-03T09:11:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-and-dhanusha-announce-festival-security-plans-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath/daff3c78.png Kathmandu and Dhanusha Announce Festival Security Plans for Dashain, Tihar and Chhath 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/muglin-narayangadh-road-reopens-after-rockfall-at-namsi-bridge 2026-10-03T09:11:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/muglin-narayangadh-road-reopens-after-rockfall-at-namsi-bridge/6e3c012c.png Muglin–Narayangadh Road Reopens After Rockfall at Namsi Bridge 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/passenger-assistance-desk-opens-at-kathmandu-s-new-bus-park-for-dashain 2026-10-03T09:11:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/passenger-assistance-desk-opens-at-kathmandu-s-new-bus-park-for-dashain/9e99d413.png Passenger Assistance Desk Opens at Kathmandu’s New Bus Park for Dashain 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-prepares-to-let-security-agencies-distribute-lpg-during-shortages 2026-10-03T09:11:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-prepares-to-let-security-agencies-distribute-lpg-during-shortages/acba0354.png Nepal Prepares to Let Security Agencies Distribute LPG During Shortages The government is preparing to allow security agencies to sell and distribute LPG through their outlets when regular supplies become difficult. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-for-assaulting-health-workers-at-teku-hospital 2026-10-03T09:11:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-arrested-for-assaulting-health-workers-at-teku-hospital/487f0b20.png Three Arrested for Assaulting Health Workers at Teku Hospital Kathmandu police arrested three men accused of abusing, threatening and assaulting health workers and security personnel at the emergency ward of Teku hospital. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-s-office-publishes-details-of-25-member-secretariat 2026-10-03T09:12:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pm-balendra-shah-s-office-publishes-details-of-25-member-secretariat/0bd12136.png PM Balendra Shah's Office Publishes Details of 25-Member Secretariat 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parsa-s-lalbabu-sah-kanu-wins-rs-1-million-in-taxpayer-incentive-draw 2026-10-03T09:12:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/parsa-s-lalbabu-sah-kanu-wins-rs-1-million-in-taxpayer-incentive-draw/02a7d077.png Parsa's Lalbabu Sah Kanu Wins Rs 1 Million in Taxpayer Incentive Draw 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-dr-swarnim-wagle-departs-for-the-united-states 2026-10-03T09:12:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/finance-minister-dr-swarnim-wagle-departs-for-the-united-states/dc5eefea.png Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle Departs for the United States 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/egypt-arrests-six-matsada-journalists-over-alleged-muslim-brotherhood-links 2026-10-03T09:12:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/egypt-arrests-six-matsada-journalists-over-alleged-muslim-brotherhood-links/2e15ceb1.png Egypt Arrests Six Matsada Journalists Over Alleged Muslim Brotherhood Links 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-falls-below-2-600-after-three-consecutive-trading-day-declines 2026-10-03T09:12:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepse-falls-below-2-600-after-three-consecutive-trading-day-declines/5ad6c0d0.png NEPSE Falls Below 2,600 After Three Consecutive Trading-Day Declines 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/59-amendments-registered-to-employees-provident-fund-bill 2026-10-03T09:12:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/59-amendments-registered-to-employees-provident-fund-bill/4fa0de38.png 59 Amendments Registered to Employees Provident Fund Bill Seventeen lawmakers have registered 59 amendment proposals to the Employees Provident Fund (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2083, which Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal approved for discussion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-falls-11-90-points-on-final-trading-day-of-the-week 2026-10-03T09:12:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepse-falls-11-90-points-on-final-trading-day-of-the-week/c5d1fbc7.png NEPSE Falls 11.90 Points on Final Trading Day of the Week Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 11.90 points on the week's final trading day, with turnover reaching Rs 4.29 billion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lalbabu-sah-kanu-of-parsa-wins-rs-1-million-taxpayer-incentive-prize 2026-10-03T09:12:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lalbabu-sah-kanu-of-parsa-wins-rs-1-million-taxpayer-incentive-prize/179eb247.png Lalbabu Sah Kanu of Parsa Wins Rs 1 Million Taxpayer Incentive Prize 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prabhu-bank-customers-to-get-discounts-at-rushka-s-beauty-studio 2026-10-03T09:12:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prabhu-bank-customers-to-get-discounts-at-rushka-s-beauty-studio/a6f3ea3b.png Prabhu Bank Customers to Get Discounts at Rushka's Beauty Studio 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/siddhartha-bank-and-daraz-launch-10-10-dashain-dhamaka-offer 2026-10-03T09:12:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/siddhartha-bank-and-daraz-launch-10-10-dashain-dhamaka-offer/d998fbc7.png Siddhartha Bank and Daraz Launch '10-10 Dashain Dhamaka' Offer Siddhartha Bank and Daraz have jointly announced their festive-season promotion, '10-10 Dashain Dhamaka,' through a press release issued on October 2, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-withdraws-rs-50-billion-through-deposit-auctions 2026-10-03T09:12:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-withdraws-rs-50-billion-through-deposit-auctions/f9ed5356.png Nepal Rastra Bank Withdraws Rs 50 Billion Through Deposit Auctions 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/machhapuchchhre-bank-launches-maya-customer-service-chatbot 2026-10-03T09:12:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/machhapuchchhre-bank-launches-maya-customer-service-chatbot/e8bbc894.png Machhapuchchhre Bank Launches ‘Maya’ Customer Service Chatbot Machhapuchchhre Bank has launched Maya, an interactive chatbot on its official website, to help customers ask questions through chat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-forms-task-force-to-study-buy-back-guarantee-for-locally-produced-chemical-fertilizer 2026-10-03T09:12:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-forms-task-force-to-study-buy-back-guarantee-for-locally-produced-chemical-fertilizer/33c10c95.png Nepal Forms Task Force to Study Buy-Back Guarantee for Locally Produced Chemical Fertilizer 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-faces-rs-59-billion-fertiliser-subsidy-burden-for-coming-season 2026-10-03T09:12:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-faces-rs-59-billion-fertiliser-subsidy-burden-for-coming-season/a3c1c259.png Nepal Faces Rs 59 Billion Fertiliser Subsidy Burden for Coming Season 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nic-asia-bank-toyota-distributor-uts-sign-vehicle-financing-agreement 2026-10-03T09:12:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nic-asia-bank-toyota-distributor-uts-sign-vehicle-financing-agreement/547dced7.png NIC Asia Bank, Toyota Distributor UTS Sign Vehicle Financing Agreement 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/global-ime-bank-to-hold-20th-agm-in-kathmandu-on-asoj-16 2026-10-03T09:12:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/global-ime-bank-to-hold-20th-agm-in-kathmandu-on-asoj-16/d59659fc.png Global IME Bank to Hold 20th AGM in Kathmandu on Asoj 16 Global IME Bank will hold its 20th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Friday, Asoj 16, as it marks two decades since its establishment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-foreign-aid-commitments-fall-to-rs-161-46-billion 2026-10-03T09:12:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-foreign-aid-commitments-fall-to-rs-161-46-billion/5bf227b3.png Nepal's Foreign Aid Commitments Fall to Rs 161.46 Billion 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/last-day-to-secure-siddhartha-bank-dividend 2026-10-03T09:12:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/last-day-to-secure-siddhartha-bank-dividend/da6fe1ee.png Last Day to Secure Siddhartha Bank Dividend Today is the final day for shareholders to secure Siddhartha Bank’s dividend. Investors must hold shares before the book closure date to qualify. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-warns-us-could-halt-diesel-exports-urges-europe-to-release-reserves 2026-10-03T09:12:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-warns-us-could-halt-diesel-exports-urges-europe-to-release-reserves/01bbdb9b.png Trump Warns US Could Halt Diesel Exports, Urges Europe to Release Reserves 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-falls-for-second-session-after-volatile-trading-and-technical-glitch 2026-10-03T09:12:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepse-falls-for-second-session-after-volatile-trading-and-technical-glitch/3eff28d5.png NEPSE Falls for Second Session After Volatile Trading and Technical Glitch 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sagar-distillery-relaunches-nepse-bulls-whisky-in-nepal 2026-10-03T09:12:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sagar-distillery-relaunches-nepse-bulls-whisky-in-nepal/59617c54.png Sagar Distillery Relaunches NEPSE Bulls Whisky in Nepal 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-prepares-to-deploy-more-forces-to-west-asia-as-iran-war-escalates 2026-10-03T09:12:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/us-prepares-to-deploy-more-forces-to-west-asia-as-iran-war-escalates/bbcfc7f5.png US Prepares to Deploy More Forces to West Asia as Iran War Escalates 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-to-attend-pre-cop-leaders-event-in-fiji-and-tuvalu 2026-10-03T09:12:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-to-attend-pre-cop-leaders-event-in-fiji-and-tuvalu/ffce3be4.png Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal to Attend Pre-COP Leaders' Event in Fiji and Tuvalu Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will lead a delegation to the Pre-COP Leaders' event in Fiji and Tuvalu on October 5-6. https://patrukar.com/en/news/belgium-beat-turkey-3-0-in-uefa-nations-league-group-a 2026-10-03T09:12:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/belgium-beat-turkey-3-0-in-uefa-nations-league-group-a/8d9664de.png Belgium Beat Turkey 3-0 in UEFA Nations League Group A Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium defeated Turkey 3-0 in their UEFA Nations League Group A Matchday 3 fixture on Friday night. https://patrukar.com/en/news/singapore-ev-sales-projected-to-rise-34-3-to-34-940-in-2026 2026-10-03T09:13:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/singapore-ev-sales-projected-to-rise-34-3-to-34-940-in-2026/87febf56.png Singapore EV Sales Projected to Rise 34.3% to 34,940 in 2026 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-energy-policies-could-add-6-500-to-us-family-costs-by-2040-study-says 2026-10-03T09:13:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-energy-policies-could-add-6-500-to-us-family-costs-by-2040-study-says/817326c2.png Trump Energy Policies Could Add $6,500 to US Family Costs by 2040, Study Says 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/energy-prices-and-living-costs-top-southeast-asia-s-concerns-survey 2026-10-03T09:13:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/energy-prices-and-living-costs-top-southeast-asia-s-concerns-survey/0dfa97a6.png Energy Prices and Living Costs Top Southeast Asia’s Concerns: Survey 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-returns-to-kathmandu-after-un-general-assembly 2026-10-03T09:13:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-returns-to-kathmandu-after-un-general-assembly/5a9d9078.png Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Returns to Kathmandu After UN General Assembly 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-khanal-says-nepal-s-diplomacy-must-advance-economic-prosperity 2026-10-03T09:13:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-khanal-says-nepal-s-diplomacy-must-advance-economic-prosperity/23441ca6.png Foreign Minister Khanal Says Nepal’s Diplomacy Must Advance Economic Prosperity Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal’s foreign policy should support trade, investment, tourism, technology transfer and job creation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-and-sabhapokhari-set-for-madan-bhandari-cup-volleyball-final 2026-10-03T09:13:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-police-and-sabhapokhari-set-for-madan-bhandari-cup-volleyball-final/5dd6ba1b.png Nepal Police and Sabhapokhari Set for Madan Bhandari Cup Volleyball Final 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/g7-leaders-hold-emergency-summit-as-uk-diesel-prices-reach-2-per-litre 2026-10-03T09:13:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/g7-leaders-hold-emergency-summit-as-uk-diesel-prices-reach-2-per-litre/76210bfd.png G7 Leaders Hold Emergency Summit as UK Diesel Prices Reach £2 per Litre G7 leaders held an emergency video conference as pressure on global fuel supplies sent UK average diesel prices to a record £2 per litre. https://patrukar.com/en/news/can-names-15-member-nepal-squad-for-icc-world-cup-league-2-in-oman 2026-10-03T09:13:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/can-names-15-member-nepal-squad-for-icc-world-cup-league-2-in-oman/65ce7481.png CAN Names 15-Member Nepal Squad for ICC World Cup League 2 in Oman 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-leader-ram-bahadur-thapa-calls-government-fascist-in-parliament 2026-10-03T09:13:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/uml-leader-ram-bahadur-thapa-calls-government-fascist-in-parliament/7befbf6f.png UML Leader Ram Bahadur Thapa Calls Government 'Fascist' in Parliament 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gandaki-province-beat-bhutan-by-eight-wickets-in-pokhara-practice-match 2026-10-03T09:13:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gandaki-province-beat-bhutan-by-eight-wickets-in-pokhara-practice-match/b8532f1c.png Gandaki Province Beat Bhutan by Eight Wickets in Pokhara Practice Match Gandaki Province chased down Bhutan's target of 97 in 11 overs, winning the first practice match at Pokhara Rangashala by eight wickets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhojpur-youths-return-from-abroad-to-farm-and-raise-goats 2026-10-03T09:13:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bhojpur-youths-return-from-abroad-to-farm-and-raise-goats/f67ff92c.png Bhojpur Youths Return from Abroad to Farm and Raise Goats Young people in Bhojpur are staying in their villages or returning from foreign employment to build businesses in agriculture and livestock farming. https://patrukar.com/en/news/balgopal-sahukhal-becomes-first-nepali-coach-to-earn-afc-pro-licence 2026-10-03T09:13:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/balgopal-sahukhal-becomes-first-nepali-coach-to-earn-afc-pro-licence/3d2deeea.png Balgopal Sahukhal Becomes First Nepali Coach to Earn AFC Pro Licence 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-job-vacancies-fall-for-second-consecutive-quarter 2026-10-03T09:13:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/australia-job-vacancies-fall-for-second-consecutive-quarter/dd5f3691.png Australia Job Vacancies Fall for Second Consecutive Quarter 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jd-vance-backs-scrapping-h-1b-visa-programme-citing-worker-replacement-concerns 2026-10-03T09:13:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/jd-vance-backs-scrapping-h-1b-visa-programme-citing-worker-replacement-concerns/3954733c.png JD Vance Backs Scrapping H-1B Visa Programme, Citing Worker Replacement Concerns 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-800-historical-nepali-documents-returned-from-german-collection 2026-10-03T09:13:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/more-than-800-historical-nepali-documents-returned-from-german-collection/bd26fde7.png More Than 800 Historical Nepali Documents Returned from German Collection 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pentagon-awards-raytheon-24-4-billion-contract-to-boost-sm-6-missile-production 2026-10-03T09:13:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pentagon-awards-raytheon-24-4-billion-contract-to-boost-sm-6-missile-production/101d0895.png Pentagon Awards Raytheon $24.4 Billion Contract to Boost SM-6 Missile Production 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hamal-says-government-is-not-serious-about-voices-raised-in-house 2026-10-03T09:13:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/hamal-says-government-is-not-serious-about-voices-raised-in-house/8327c395.png Hamal Says Government Is Not Serious About Voices Raised in House 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-announces-15-member-squad-for-icc-cricket-world-cup-league-2-series-in-oman 2026-10-03T09:13:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-announces-15-member-squad-for-icc-cricket-world-cup-league-2-series-in-oman/bc76a849.png Nepal Announces 15-Member Squad for ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Series in Oman 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-briefs-parliament-on-nepal-s-un-general-assembly-participation 2026-10-03T09:13:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-briefs-parliament-on-nepal-s-un-general-assembly-participation/acb5d1e7.png Foreign Minister Briefs Parliament on Nepal’s UN General Assembly Participation 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-begins-preliminary-work-on-kathmandu-valley-urban-transport-master-plan 2026-10-03T09:13:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-begins-preliminary-work-on-kathmandu-valley-urban-transport-master-plan/2a62271c.png Nepal Begins Preliminary Work on Kathmandu Valley Urban Transport Master Plan 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-sees-very-big-potential-for-economic-cooperation-with-india 2026-10-03T09:13:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/putin-sees-very-big-potential-for-economic-cooperation-with-india/1fc26351.png Putin Sees ‘Very Big Potential’ for Economic Cooperation with India Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow sees strong potential to expand economic cooperation with India, including work on major international transit and shipping corridors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-women-s-kabaddi-team-returns-home-with-asian-games-bronze 2026-10-03T09:13:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-women-s-kabaddi-team-returns-home-with-asian-games-bronze/ff165dfc.png Nepal Women’s Kabaddi Team Returns Home with Asian Games Bronze 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-shishir-khinal-calls-for-climate-justice-to-be-put-into-practice 2026-10-03T09:13:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-shishir-khinal-calls-for-climate-justice-to-be-put-into-practice/39ee660c.png Minister Shishir Khinal Calls for Climate Justice to Be Put into Practice 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-presentation-at-the-81st-un-general-assembly-key-challenges 2026-10-03T09:13:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-presentation-at-the-81st-un-general-assembly-key-challenges/3cc543d5.png Nepal’s Presentation at the 81st UN General Assembly: Key Challenges 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-tightens-temporary-visa-rules-affecting-international-students 2026-10-03T09:13:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/australia-tightens-temporary-visa-rules-affecting-international-students/5eb65423.png Australia Tightens Temporary Visa Rules, Affecting International Students 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-faction-begins-parallel-nepali-congress-convention-with-ward-assemblies 2026-10-03T09:13:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/deuba-faction-begins-parallel-nepali-congress-convention-with-ward-assemblies/c5af72a6.png Deuba Faction Begins Parallel Nepali Congress Convention With Ward Assemblies 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/spacex-dragon-docks-at-iss-with-four-new-crew-members 2026-10-03T09:13:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/spacex-dragon-docks-at-iss-with-four-new-crew-members/df294da9.png SpaceX Dragon Docks at ISS With Four New Crew Members 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-warns-russia-would-use-all-weapons-if-attacked-says-it-has-no-plans-to-attack-europe 2026-10-03T09:13:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/putin-warns-russia-would-use-all-weapons-if-attacked-says-it-has-no-plans-to-attack-europe/9a194c71.png Putin Warns Russia Would Use All Weapons if Attacked, Says It Has No Plans to Attack Europe 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fast-furious-franchise-set-to-become-peacock-tv-series 2026-10-03T09:13:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/fast-furious-franchise-set-to-become-peacock-tv-series/993efa16.png Fast & Furious Franchise Set to Become Peacock TV Series 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-warns-against-indiscipline-as-uml-swears-in-nominated-central-members 2026-10-03T09:13:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/oli-warns-against-indiscipline-as-uml-swears-in-nominated-central-members/f62f5305.png Oli Warns Against Indiscipline as UML Swears In Nominated Central Members 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-men-s-cricket-team-returns-home-after-20th-asian-games 2026-10-03T09:13:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-men-s-cricket-team-returns-home-after-20th-asian-games/c4f87752.png Nepal Men’s Cricket Team Returns Home After 20th Asian Games 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-and-pakistan-to-meet-in-asian-games-men-s-cricket-gold-medal-final 2026-10-03T09:13:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-and-pakistan-to-meet-in-asian-games-men-s-cricket-gold-medal-final/06887219.png India and Pakistan to Meet in Asian Games Men’s Cricket Gold Medal Final 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/icc-introduces-five-run-penalty-for-batters-who-waste-time 2026-10-03T09:13:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/icc-introduces-five-run-penalty-for-batters-who-waste-time/6fa78263.png ICC Introduces Five-Run Penalty for Batters Who Waste Time 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/el-nino-strengthens-as-unicef-warns-millions-of-latin-american-children-face-risks 2026-10-03T09:13:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/el-nino-strengthens-as-unicef-warns-millions-of-latin-american-children-face-risks/d9998e0b.png El Niño Strengthens as UNICEF Warns Millions of Latin American Children Face Risks 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-tourist-arrivals-rise-12-1-in-september-as-chinese-visitors-double 2026-10-03T09:13:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-tourist-arrivals-rise-12-1-in-september-as-chinese-visitors-double/6e06b224.png Nepal Tourist Arrivals Rise 12.1% in September as Chinese Visitors Double Nepal welcomed 88,248 foreign tourists in September, up 12.1% from the same month last year, with arrivals from South Asia also increasing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/japan-raises-visa-and-permanent-residency-fees-more-than-12-fold 2026-10-03T09:13:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/japan-raises-visa-and-permanent-residency-fees-more-than-12-fold/e583e50a.png Japan Raises Visa and Permanent Residency Fees More Than 12-Fold 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dipendra-singh-airee-goes-unsold-at-il-t20-auction 2026-10-03T09:13:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dipendra-singh-airee-goes-unsold-at-il-t20-auction/e0cd8ffe.png Dipendra Singh Airee Goes Unsold at IL T20 Auction 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lenacapavir-offers-twice-yearly-hiv-prevention-but-global-access-remains-unequal 2026-10-03T09:13:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lenacapavir-offers-twice-yearly-hiv-prevention-but-global-access-remains-unequal/bf7774b9.png Lenacapavir Offers Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention but Global Access Remains Unequal Lenacapavir is being viewed as a major advance in HIV prevention, but access to the twice-yearly drug remains uneven around the world. https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-warns-russia-could-use-nuclear-weapons-reports-say 2026-10-03T09:14:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/putin-warns-russia-could-use-nuclear-weapons-reports-say/efe5ee8b.png Putin Warns Russia Could Use Nuclear Weapons, Reports Say Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could use nuclear weapons, according to reports published by Nepali news outlets on October 2, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-guests-begin-arriving-for-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention 2026-10-03T09:14:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-guests-begin-arriving-for-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention/a468b0e2.png Foreign Guests Begin Arriving for Nepali Congress 15th General Convention 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-returns-from-un-highlights-climate-justice-gains 2026-10-03T09:14:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-returns-from-un-highlights-climate-justice-gains/48e5a1de.png Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal Returns from UN, Highlights Climate Justice Gains 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-expands-military-presence-around-iran-reports-say 2026-10-03T09:14:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/us-expands-military-presence-around-iran-reports-say/a5ba0bad.png US Expands Military Presence Around Iran, Reports Say 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-ahead-of-denmark-match 2026-10-03T09:14:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-ahead-of-denmark-match/dc573835.png Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Ahead of Denmark Match 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/acc-president-mohsin-naqvi-to-skip-asian-games-cricket-final-in-japan 2026-10-03T09:14:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/acc-president-mohsin-naqvi-to-skip-asian-games-cricket-final-in-japan/d9c7a3e0.png ACC President Mohsin Naqvi to Skip Asian Games Cricket Final in Japan 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-says-it-will-soon-fill-two-vacant-national-assembly-seats 2026-10-03T09:14:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/government-says-it-will-soon-fill-two-vacant-national-assembly-seats/ffe9dfbf.png Government Says It Will Soon Fill Two Vacant National Assembly Seats 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/baa-ek-yoddha-draws-audiences-despite-rain-across-nepal 2026-10-03T09:14:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/baa-ek-yoddha-draws-audiences-despite-rain-across-nepal/e551d14f.png ‘Baa Ek Yoddha’ Draws Audiences Despite Rain Across Nepal 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-to-attend-pre-cop-leaders-event-in-fiji-and-tuvalu 2026-10-03T09:14:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-to-attend-pre-cop-leaders-event-in-fiji-and-tuvalu/edb63856.png Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal to Attend Pre-COP Leaders Event in Fiji and Tuvalu 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-begins-work-on-senior-citizen-experience-bank 2026-10-03T09:14:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ministry-begins-work-on-senior-citizen-experience-bank/eac2fd95.png Ministry Begins Work on Senior Citizen Experience Bank 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/icc-announces-groups-and-schedule-for-2027-odi-world-cup 2026-10-03T09:14:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/icc-announces-groups-and-schedule-for-2027-odi-world-cup/118e79a1.png ICC Announces Groups and Schedule for 2027 ODI World Cup 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speakers-call-for-stronger-nepal-china-ties-at-people-s-level 2026-10-03T09:14:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speakers-call-for-stronger-nepal-china-ties-at-people-s-level/43bf48de.png Speakers Call for Stronger Nepal-China Ties at People's Level Speakers at a Chinese National Day event in Bhairahawa urged Nepal and China to deepen people-to-people relations, cooperation and mutual understanding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/malaysia-considers-raising-minimum-wage-to-2-000-ringgit 2026-10-03T09:14:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/malaysia-considers-raising-minimum-wage-to-2-000-ringgit/6991ece8.png Malaysia Considers Raising Minimum Wage to 2,000 Ringgit 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-proposes-menstrual-leave-for-women-civil-servants 2026-10-03T09:14:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-proposes-menstrual-leave-for-women-civil-servants/9797fddc.png Nepal Proposes Menstrual Leave for Women Civil Servants Nepal's Federal Civil Service Bill proposes menstrual leave for women civil servants, adding a ninth type of leave to the proposed framework. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-wins-bronze-in-women-s-kabaddi-at-20th-asian-games 2026-10-03T09:14:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-wins-bronze-in-women-s-kabaddi-at-20th-asian-games/68138ebf.png Nepal Wins Bronze in Women's Kabaddi at 20th Asian Games 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-marks-77-years-since-mao-declared-the-people-s-republic 2026-10-03T09:14:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/china-marks-77-years-since-mao-declared-the-people-s-republic/fa40da47.png China Marks 77 Years Since Mao Declared the People's Republic 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/portugal-beat-denmark-4-2-in-uefa-nations-league-without-ronaldo 2026-10-03T09:14:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/portugal-beat-denmark-4-2-in-uefa-nations-league-without-ronaldo/581aba53.png Portugal Beat Denmark 4-2 in UEFA Nations League Without Ronaldo 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-india-agree-to-strengthen-border-security-coordination 2026-10-03T09:14:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-and-india-agree-to-strengthen-border-security-coordination/9849d797.png Nepal and India Agree to Strengthen Border Security Coordination Nepal and India have agreed to improve coordination between security officials on border management, information exchange and efforts to control illegal activities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lionel-messi-buys-spanish-second-division-club-cd-eldense 2026-10-03T09:14:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lionel-messi-buys-spanish-second-division-club-cd-eldense/90ee37db.png Lionel Messi Buys Spanish Second-Division Club CD Eldense Argentina captain and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has completed the purchase of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense after receiving regulatory approval. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israeli-strikes-continue-across-southern-lebanon 2026-10-03T09:14:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/israeli-strikes-continue-across-southern-lebanon/4cf727a6.png Israeli Strikes Continue Across Southern Lebanon 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ncp-expresses-regret-over-balen-shah-s-remarks-in-parliament 2026-10-03T09:14:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ncp-expresses-regret-over-balen-shah-s-remarks-in-parliament/0630b2d4.png NCP Expresses Regret Over Balen Shah’s Remarks in Parliament 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-miss-saff-championship-for-first-time-after-fifa-suspension 2026-10-03T09:14:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-to-miss-saff-championship-for-first-time-after-fifa-suspension/0dcc7530.png Nepal to Miss SAFF Championship for First Time After FIFA Suspension 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/congress-mp-kc-urges-pm-balen-shah-to-clarify-nepal-india-border-remarks 2026-10-03T09:14:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/congress-mp-kc-urges-pm-balen-shah-to-clarify-nepal-india-border-remarks/4511321d.png Congress MP KC Urges PM Balen Shah to Clarify Nepal-India Border Remarks 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-new-ambassadors-present-credentials-to-president-paudel 2026-10-03T09:14:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/five-new-ambassadors-present-credentials-to-president-paudel/08236812.png Five New Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Paudel 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-after-tensions-with-jorge-jesus 2026-10-03T09:14:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-after-tensions-with-jorge-jesus/fcb73388.png Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp After Tensions With Jorge Jesus 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lionel-messi-becomes-majority-owner-of-spanish-club-cd-eldense 2026-10-03T09:14:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lionel-messi-becomes-majority-owner-of-spanish-club-cd-eldense/ac29341c.png Lionel Messi Becomes Majority Owner of Spanish Club CD Eldense Lionel Messi has acquired a majority stake in Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, with the deal pending regulatory approval. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-electricity-authority-to-sell-86-mw-of-surplus-power-to-india 2026-10-03T09:14:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-electricity-authority-to-sell-86-mw-of-surplus-power-to-india/5428c13b.png Nepal Electricity Authority to Sell 86 MW of Surplus Power to India The Nepal Electricity Authority has decided to sell 86 megawatts of surplus electricity to India during the rainy season through the Indian power exchange. https://patrukar.com/en/news/203-nepali-peacekeepers-rotate-under-un-mission-in-south-sudan 2026-10-03T09:14:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/203-nepali-peacekeepers-rotate-under-un-mission-in-south-sudan/a654255e.png 203 Nepali Peacekeepers Rotate Under UN Mission in South Sudan A contingent of 203 Nepali peacekeepers departed for South Sudan to replace the same number of personnel completing their tour with UNMISS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-unveils-seventh-customs-reform-and-modernisation-plan 2026-10-03T09:14:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-unveils-seventh-customs-reform-and-modernisation-plan/32645f3b.png Nepal Unveils Seventh Customs Reform and Modernisation Plan 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-cancels-sujal-foods-candyman-trademark-registration 2026-10-03T09:14:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-supreme-court-cancels-sujal-foods-candyman-trademark-registration/69e733ac.png Nepal Supreme Court Cancels Sujal Foods’ Candyman Trademark Registration 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bts-makes-vmas-history-as-first-k-pop-group-to-win-song-of-the-year 2026-10-03T09:14:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bts-makes-vmas-history-as-first-k-pop-group-to-win-song-of-the-year/483d00ab.png BTS Makes VMAs History as First K-Pop Group to Win Song of the Year BTS won three awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first K-pop group to take home Song of the Year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-grants-autumn-climbing-permits-to-648-mountaineers-from-69-countries 2026-10-03T09:14:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-grants-autumn-climbing-permits-to-648-mountaineers-from-69-countries/8e9d6be6.png Nepal Grants Autumn Climbing Permits to 648 Mountaineers from 69 Countries 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aren-rai-warns-government-against-undermining-democracy-and-secularism 2026-10-03T09:14:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/aren-rai-warns-government-against-undermining-democracy-and-secularism/7fbfe870.png Aren Rai Warns Government Against Undermining Democracy and Secularism 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/garry-kasparov-says-his-life-and-associate-s-are-in-danger 2026-10-03T09:14:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/garry-kasparov-says-his-life-and-associate-s-are-in-danger/53ee3602.png Garry Kasparov Says His Life and Associate’s Are in Danger 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nrna-portugal-to-open-lisbon-office-as-nepali-population-reaches-56-866 2026-10-03T09:14:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nrna-portugal-to-open-lisbon-office-as-nepali-population-reaches-56-866/960f65b2.png NRNA Portugal to Open Lisbon Office as Nepali Population Reaches 56,866 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-implementation-of-nepal-s-national-climate-change-policy-2083 2026-10-03T09:14:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-implementation-of-nepal-s-national-climate-change-policy-2083/009e44f6.png Stakeholders Call for Stronger Implementation of Nepal’s National Climate Change Policy 2083 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pete-hegseth-announces-20-cut-in-us-generals-and-admirals 2026-10-03T09:14:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pete-hegseth-announces-20-cut-in-us-generals-and-admirals/5f8d41f4.png Pete Hegseth Announces 20% Cut in US Generals and Admirals 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-administration-grants-security-clearance-to-nyc-mayor-mamdani-after-nine-months 2026-10-03T09:14:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-administration-grants-security-clearance-to-nyc-mayor-mamdani-after-nine-months/ae68c1a1.png Trump Administration Grants Security Clearance to NYC Mayor Mamdani After Nine Months New York City Mayor Mamdani confirmed that the Trump administration has granted him security clearance, about nine months after he took office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-federal-parliament-s-current-session-to-end-tonight 2026-10-03T09:14:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-federal-parliament-s-current-session-to-end-tonight/b451498e.png Nepal Federal Parliament’s Current Session to End Tonight Nepal’s current Federal Parliament session is set to conclude tonight, Ashoj 16, according to a news report. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-lawmaker-ghanashyam-rijal-criticises-government-in-national-assembly 2026-10-03T09:14:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cpn-lawmaker-ghanashyam-rijal-criticises-government-in-national-assembly/b91b1623.png CPN Lawmaker Ghanashyam Rijal Criticises Government in National Assembly 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indonesia-thrash-bangladesh-9-2-to-reach-fifa-asean-cup-2026-final 2026-10-03T09:14:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/indonesia-thrash-bangladesh-9-2-to-reach-fifa-asean-cup-2026-final/ec5be3c2.png Indonesia Thrash Bangladesh 9-2 to Reach FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Final 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-ends-nepal-s-asian-games-cricket-campaign-as-sri-lanka-advance 2026-10-03T09:14:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rain-ends-nepal-s-asian-games-cricket-campaign-as-sri-lanka-advance/47cfbc98.png Rain Ends Nepal’s Asian Games Cricket Campaign as Sri Lanka Advance 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhutan-lose-to-can-11-by-13-runs-in-pokhara-t20-practice-match 2026-10-03T09:14:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bhutan-lose-to-can-11-by-13-runs-in-pokhara-t20-practice-match/9116efbc.png Bhutan Lose to CAN-11 by 13 Runs in Pokhara T20 Practice Match 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-s-customs-duty-cut-threatens-nepal-s-edible-oil-exports 2026-10-03T09:14:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-s-customs-duty-cut-threatens-nepal-s-edible-oil-exports/5d6e0ae1.png India's Customs Duty Cut Threatens Nepal's Edible Oil Exports 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israeli-minister-thanks-saudi-arabia-for-helping-rescued-passengers 2026-10-03T09:14:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/israeli-minister-thanks-saudi-arabia-for-helping-rescued-passengers/7a9db195.png Israeli Minister Thanks Saudi Arabia for Helping Rescued Passengers Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar thanked Saudi officials for their immediate assistance to Israeli travellers rescued after a plane incident. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-s-household-purchasing-power-falls-by-1-200-a-year 2026-10-03T09:14:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/france-s-household-purchasing-power-falls-by-1-200-a-year/2fe62239.png France’s Household Purchasing Power Falls by €1,200 a Year 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-warns-it-could-deploy-new-weapons-if-conflict-escalates 2026-10-03T09:14:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/iran-warns-it-could-deploy-new-weapons-if-conflict-escalates/24049086.png Iran Warns It Could Deploy New Weapons if Conflict Escalates Iran has warned it may deploy new weapons if fighting intensifies, but reports did not identify the weapons or where they might be used. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-karate-team-returns-to-kathmandu-after-asian-games-and-international-championship 2026-10-03T09:14:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-karate-team-returns-to-kathmandu-after-asian-games-and-international-championship/a07e1e88.png Nepali Karate Team Returns to Kathmandu After Asian Games and International Championship 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shubman-gill-s-record-double-century-powers-india-s-historic-406-run-chase 2026-10-03T09:15:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/shubman-gill-s-record-double-century-powers-india-s-historic-406-run-chase/7462dde4.png Shubman Gill’s Record Double Century Powers India’s Historic 406-Run Chase 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-central-committee-meeting-set-for-october-3 2026-10-03T09:15:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rastriya-swatantra-party-central-committee-meeting-set-for-october-3/119c9cf6.png Rastriya Swatantra Party Central Committee Meeting Set for October 3 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-ends-current-session-of-both-houses-of-federal-parliament 2026-10-03T09:15:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-ends-current-session-of-both-houses-of-federal-parliament/9a5cef8a.png President Paudel Ends Current Session of Both Houses of Federal Parliament President Ram Chandra Paudel has ended the current session of both houses of Nepal’s Federal Parliament, effective from midnight on Friday, Ashoj 16. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-israeli-caricaturists-visit-nepal-for-cultural-exchange 2026-10-03T09:15:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-israeli-caricaturists-visit-nepal-for-cultural-exchange/d7d49c17.png Three Israeli Caricaturists Visit Nepal for Cultural Exchange Nissim Hezkiyau, Itamar Daube and Uri Fink visited Nepal for an Israeli-Nepali cartoon exhibition and exchanges with local artists, students and cartoonists. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-complete-historic-406-run-chase-to-beat-west-indies-in-guwahati-odi 2026-10-03T09:15:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-complete-historic-406-run-chase-to-beat-west-indies-in-guwahati-odi/15b30b92.png India Complete Historic 406-Run Chase to Beat West Indies in Guwahati ODI 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nea-announces-12-days-of-power-cuts-in-kathmandu-valley 2026-10-03T09:15:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nea-announces-12-days-of-power-cuts-in-kathmandu-valley/f703c1ad.png NEA Announces 12 Days of Power Cuts in Kathmandu Valley 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-registers-building-bill-2083-to-guarantee-housing-rights 2026-10-03T09:15:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-registers-building-bill-2083-to-guarantee-housing-rights/5cf83b2c.png Nepal Registers Building Bill 2083 to Guarantee Housing Rights 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-himalayan-tattoo-summit-opens-in-lalitpur 2026-10-03T18:35:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/third-himalayan-tattoo-summit-opens-in-lalitpur/9874327d.png Third Himalayan Tattoo Summit Opens in Lalitpur The third Himalayan Tattoo Summit has opened at the Majestic Grand in Lalitpur, bringing together more than 100 tattoo artists from Nepal and India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/how-narayani-river-flooding-is-monitored-through-hydrological-stations 2026-10-03T18:36:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/how-narayani-river-flooding-is-monitored-through-hydrological-stations/c1c45569.png How Narayani River Flooding Is Monitored Through Hydrological Stations The Narayani Basin Field Office monitors river and stream water levels through 18 hydrological stations, using the data to analyse conditions and disseminate early warnings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/car-strikes-crowd-in-newcastle-australia-injuring-10-driver-arrested 2026-10-03T18:36:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/car-strikes-crowd-in-newcastle-australia-injuring-10-driver-arrested/9c03f383.png Car Strikes Crowd in Newcastle, Australia, Injuring 10; Driver Arrested Ten people were injured after a car struck a crowd that included rugby team supporters in Newcastle, New South Wales. Police said the driver was arrested. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-road-safety-bill-proposes-controls-on-vehicle-modifications-and-safety-gear 2026-10-03T18:36:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-road-safety-bill-proposes-controls-on-vehicle-modifications-and-safety-gear/c8d933cd.png Nepal’s Road Safety Bill Proposes Controls on Vehicle Modifications and Safety Gear Nepal’s Road Safety Bill, 2083, proposes giving the National Road Safety Council powers to monitor vehicle modifications and related activities, alongside tighter controls on substandard helmets and seatbelts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-candidate-nominations-scheduled-for-monday 2026-10-03T18:36:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-candidate-nominations-scheduled-for-monday/84168143.png Nepali Congress Convention Candidate Nominations Scheduled for Monday Candidate nominations for the Nepali Congress convention are scheduled for Monday, according to reports by Nepal Samaya and Thaha Khabar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-sets-rs-3-500-registration-fee-for-convention-delegates 2026-10-03T18:36:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-sets-rs-3-500-registration-fee-for-convention-delegates/871f6a0a.png Nepali Congress Sets Rs 3,500 Registration Fee for Convention Delegates The Nepali Congress has set a registration fee of Rs 3,500 for each delegate attending its upcoming general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fuel-shortage-hampers-beni-jomsom-korla-road-repairs-in-myagdi 2026-10-03T18:36:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/fuel-shortage-hampers-beni-jomsom-korla-road-repairs-in-myagdi/a72d293a.png Fuel Shortage Hampers Beni-Jomsom-Korla Road Repairs in Myagdi A shortage of fuel is slowing repairs to the Myagdi section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korla road after heavy rainfall and landslides made the route impassable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-bikram-neupane-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-03T18:38:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prachanda-bikram-neupane-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-central-member/9060de8e.png Prachanda Bikram Neupane Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Central Member Prachanda Bikram Neupane says he will contest for central member at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maitidevi-temple-in-kathmandu-gets-a-makeover-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-03T18:38:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/maitidevi-temple-in-kathmandu-gets-a-makeover-ahead-of-dashain/291776f5.png Maitidevi Temple in Kathmandu Gets a Makeover Ahead of Dashain Cleaning, painting and beautification work is underway at Maitidevi Temple in Kathmandu ahead of Dashain, with decorative lights planned after the painting is complete. https://patrukar.com/en/news/repairs-begin-on-flood-damaged-220kv-transmission-line-in-myagdi 2026-10-03T18:38:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/repairs-begin-on-flood-damaged-220kv-transmission-line-in-myagdi/6b1deb73.png Repairs Begin on Flood-Damaged 220kV Transmission Line in Myagdi Repair work has begun on the flood-damaged Dana-Khurkot transmission line after the Kaligandaki River brought down four towers in Myagdi, disrupting electricity supply to affected areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-open-15th-general-convention-at-kathmandu-s-tundikhel 2026-10-03T18:38:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-to-open-15th-general-convention-at-kathmandu-s-tundikhel/40dadd74.png Nepali Congress to Open 15th General Convention at Kathmandu’s Tundikhel The Nepali Congress will begin its 15th General Convention at Tundikhel in Kathmandu, a historic venue linked to BP Koirala and the 2046 BS People’s Movement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-to-face-brazil-in-historic-senior-men-s-friendly-in-kolkata 2026-10-03T18:38:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-to-face-brazil-in-historic-senior-men-s-friendly-in-kolkata/44331027.png India to Face Brazil in Historic Senior Men's Friendly in Kolkata India will meet five-time World Cup champions Brazil in their first-ever senior men's international football match against each other on Saturday at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taiwan-receives-us-f-16v-fighter-jets-amid-chinese-pressure 2026-10-03T18:38:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/taiwan-receives-us-f-16v-fighter-jets-amid-chinese-pressure/cc11c6c2.png Taiwan Receives US F-16V Fighter Jets Amid Chinese Pressure Taiwan has taken delivery of US-made F-16V fighter jets as it seeks to strengthen its air defenses amid pressure and military threats from China. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-calls-for-review-of-madhes-politics 2026-10-03T18:39:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kulman-ghising-calls-for-review-of-madhes-politics/ff3b8792.png Kulman Ghising Calls for Review of Madhes Politics Ujyaalo Nepal Party chairman Kulman Ghising says parties that have raised Madhes issues should assess their achievements and shortcomings and move forward as a national force. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nic-asia-bank-enables-apple-pay-and-google-pay-payments-in-nepal 2026-10-03T18:39:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nic-asia-bank-enables-apple-pay-and-google-pay-payments-in-nepal/abf0038c.png NIC Asia Bank Enables Apple Pay and Google Pay Payments in Nepal NIC Asia Bank says merchants connected to its Cybersource payment gateway can now accept Apple Pay and Google Pay payments, a first in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ukraine-receives-2-9-billion-in-economic-support-from-eu 2026-10-03T18:39:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ukraine-receives-2-9-billion-in-economic-support-from-eu/c49867ed.png Ukraine Receives €2.9 Billion in Economic Support from EU Ukraine has received €2.9 billion in European Union economic support to help maintain stability, fund priority spending and support recovery, modernization and reforms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahendra-mahak-s-debut-story-collection-khadaama-released-in-kathmandu 2026-10-03T18:39:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mahendra-mahak-s-debut-story-collection-khadaama-released-in-kathmandu/2a78c100.png Mahendra Mahak’s Debut Story Collection ‘Khadaama’ Released in Kathmandu Writer Mahendra Mahak’s first story collection, ‘Khadaama’, has been launched in Kathmandu. Critics said the book portrays the lives and struggles of Nepali migrant workers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahar-unveils-nepali-congress-reform-agenda 2026-10-03T18:39:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mahar-unveils-nepali-congress-reform-agenda/f3bfbebc.png Mahar Unveils Nepali Congress Reform Agenda Mahar, an aspirant for the Nepali Congress general secretary post, has made public an agenda focused on party transformation and organisational reform. https://patrukar.com/en/news/monsoon-begins-withdrawing-from-western-nepal 2026-10-03T18:39:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/monsoon-begins-withdrawing-from-western-nepal/414c346e.png Monsoon Begins Withdrawing From Western Nepal Reports published on October 3 say the monsoon has begun its seasonal retreat from parts of western Nepal, though the affected areas and timeline for a full withdrawal remain unspecified. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tirtha-lama-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-committee 2026-10-03T18:39:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/tirtha-lama-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-committee/950711f3.png Tirtha Lama Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Committee Tirtha Lama has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Nepali Congress central committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oman-had-barred-flydubai-co-pilot-from-flying-reports-say 2026-10-03T18:42:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/oman-had-barred-flydubai-co-pilot-from-flying-reports-say/f7de3e5f.png Oman Had Barred Flydubai Co-Pilot From Flying, Reports Say Reports say the Flydubai co-pilot involved in an incident on a flight heading toward Israel had previously been barred from flying in Oman over unspecified concerns. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bill-proposes-ban-on-slaughterhouses-and-waste-dumping-near-airports 2026-10-03T18:42:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-bill-proposes-ban-on-slaughterhouses-and-waste-dumping-near-airports/176a4475.png Nepal Bill Proposes Ban on Slaughterhouses and Waste Dumping Near Airports A bill presented in Nepal’s federal parliament proposes prohibiting slaughterhouses and waste dumping within three kilometres of airports to reduce bird and wildlife strike risks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-lospa-lumbini-chief-objects-to-jsp-nepal-merger-event 2026-10-03T18:42:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/former-lospa-lumbini-chief-objects-to-jsp-nepal-merger-event/647c9459.png Former LoSPA Lumbini Chief Objects to JSP Nepal Merger Event Santosh Kumar Pandey has called the planned JSP Nepal Lumbini Province programme a one-sided move and demanded that it be stopped. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-assigns-district-representatives-for-hami-aum-dai-chhaum-campaign 2026-10-03T18:46:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rastriya-swatantra-party-assigns-district-representatives-for-hami-aum-dai-chhaum-campaign/4a807b5f.png Rastriya Swatantra Party Assigns District Representatives for ‘Hamī Āum̐dai Chhaum̐’ Campaign Rastriya Swatantra Party has assigned leaders to districts for its ‘Hamī Āum̐dai Chhaum̐’ campaign, which is set to begin on Asoj 20. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-isps-to-withdraw-cheap-low-speed-internet-packages-from-ashoj-19 2026-10-03T18:46:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-isps-to-withdraw-cheap-low-speed-internet-packages-from-ashoj-19/80ec7a9c.png Nepal ISPs to Withdraw Cheap, Low-Speed Internet Packages from Ashoj 19 ISPAN says low-cost, low-speed internet packages will no longer be available from Ashoj 19, citing rising costs and inflation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gandaki-cm-pandey-seeks-federal-funds-to-reopen-flood-damaged-roads-before-dashain 2026-10-03T18:46:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gandaki-cm-pandey-seeks-federal-funds-to-reopen-flood-damaged-roads-before-dashain/cf99f095.png Gandaki CM Pandey Seeks Federal Funds to Reopen Flood-Damaged Roads Before Dashain Gandaki Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey has urged the federal government to provide resources to repair flood- and landslide-damaged highways and strategic roads before Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lamichhane-foundation-donates-rs-10-7-million-to-bhotekoshi-flood-victims 2026-10-03T18:46:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lamichhane-foundation-donates-rs-10-7-million-to-bhotekoshi-flood-victims/e813547e.png Lamichhane Foundation Donates Rs 10.7 Million to Bhotekoshi Flood Victims The UK-registered Lamichhane Foundation deposited £51,727 into the Nepali Embassy in London’s bank account to support families affected by Bhotekoshi River flooding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-arrested-in-kathmandu-over-rs-3-489-million-foreign-employment-fraud 2026-10-03T18:47:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/four-arrested-in-kathmandu-over-rs-3-489-million-foreign-employment-fraud/120e27c0.png Four Arrested in Kathmandu Over Rs 3.489 Million Foreign Employment Fraud Police have arrested four people accused of collecting Rs 3.489 million from victims by promising jobs in the UK, Romania, Australia, Canada and Poland. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-bars-central-convention-candidates-from-provincial-and-district-polls 2026-10-03T19:30:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-bars-central-convention-candidates-from-provincial-and-district-polls/762336f4.png Nepali Congress Bars Central Convention Candidates from Provincial and District Polls The Nepali Congress has decided that candidates at the central level of its general convention cannot also contest elections for provincial and district committees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iea-members-release-325-million-barrels-from-strategic-reserves 2026-10-03T20:15:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/iea-members-release-325-million-barrels-from-strategic-reserves/19613b3c.png IEA Members Release 325 Million Barrels From Strategic Reserves International Energy Agency member countries have released 325 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products under a March pledge to make 400 million barrels available. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-house-of-representatives-completes-six-months-since-lawmakers-took-oath 2026-10-03T20:15:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-house-of-representatives-completes-six-months-since-lawmakers-took-oath/7e7717c5.png Nepal House of Representatives Completes Six Months Since Lawmakers Took Oath Six months have passed since lawmakers elected on Falgun 21 took the oath of office. The House's first monsoon session ended at midnight on Friday after a period marked by walkouts, scuffles and a public embrace. https://patrukar.com/en/news/film-director-min-bahadur-bham-to-contest-nepali-congress-vice-general-secretary-post 2026-10-03T20:15:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/film-director-min-bahadur-bham-to-contest-nepali-congress-vice-general-secretary-post/87a75ee7.png Film Director Min Bahadur Bham to Contest Nepali Congress Vice-General Secretary Post Director of Kalopothi Min Bahadur Bham says he will run for Nepali Congress vice-general secretary from the backward region at the party's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-triggers-fuel-shortage-in-mustang 2026-10-03T20:18:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-triggers-fuel-shortage-in-mustang/f48b8303.png Beni-Jomsom Road Blockade Triggers Fuel Shortage in Mustang Floods, landslides and river cutting have kept the Beni-Jomsom road blocked for six days, disrupting fuel supplies and development work in Mustang. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lalitpur-heritage-reconstruction-nearly-complete-mayor-says 2026-10-03T20:24:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lalitpur-heritage-reconstruction-nearly-complete-mayor-says/e834ba14.png Lalitpur Heritage Reconstruction Nearly Complete, Mayor Says Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan says most heritage conservation and reconstruction work in Lalitpur is complete, with remaining sites about 95 percent finished. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dahal-calls-for-extending-uml-ncp-cooperation-to-local-elections 2026-10-03T20:24:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dahal-calls-for-extending-uml-ncp-cooperation-to-local-elections/a704a9a6.png Dahal Calls for Extending UML-NCP Cooperation to Local Elections Nepal Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged political cooperation with the UML to extend beyond provincial governments and continue through parliamentary debates and elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/international-conference-on-computing-science-and-engineering-begins-in-lalitpur 2026-10-03T20:33:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/international-conference-on-computing-science-and-engineering-begins-in-lalitpur/bb57d82f.png International Conference on Computing, Science and Engineering Begins in Lalitpur The third international conference organised by Nepal College of Information Technology opened at the Royal Tulip in Gwarko, with researchers from eight countries participating. https://patrukar.com/en/news/london-pashupatinath-temple-donates-rs-5-million-to-nepal-flood-victims 2026-10-03T20:57:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/london-pashupatinath-temple-donates-rs-5-million-to-nepal-flood-victims/6837a477.png London Pashupatinath Temple Donates Rs 5 Million to Nepal Flood Victims The Pashupatinath Temple Management Committee in London has donated Rs 5 million to support flood relief efforts in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-appoints-department-heads-forms-local-election-candidate-selection-committee 2026-10-03T21:15:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-appoints-department-heads-forms-local-election-candidate-selection-committee/39243848.png RSP Appoints Department Heads, Forms Local Election Candidate Selection Committee Rastriya Swatantra Party has appointed officials to its central departments and formed a committee to select candidates for upcoming local elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-forms-central-committee-to-select-local-election-candidates 2026-10-03T21:15:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-forms-central-committee-to-select-local-election-candidates/ab26922e.png RSP Forms Central Committee to Select Local Election Candidates The Rastriya Swatantra Party has formed a central committee to select candidates for the upcoming local elections, with all seven provinces represented. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traders-return-to-flood-ravaged-narayani-riverbank-in-chitwan 2026-10-03T21:27:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/traders-return-to-flood-ravaged-narayani-riverbank-in-chitwan/a977a138.png Traders Return to Flood-Ravaged Narayani Riverbank in Chitwan Traders have begun returning to the banks of the Narayani River in Chitwan after floodwaters receded and the river returned to its normal flow. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-invites-sher-bahadur-deuba-as-chief-guest-to-15th-general-convention 2026-10-03T22:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-invites-sher-bahadur-deuba-as-chief-guest-to-15th-general-convention/eb0b8dda.png Nepali Congress Invites Sher Bahadur Deuba as Chief Guest to 15th General Convention A Nepali Congress delegation led by General Secretary Yogendra Chaudhary left an invitation for former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba after failing to meet him at his residence. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janamat-party-s-second-general-convention-begins-with-ck-raut-as-sole-chair-candidate 2026-10-03T22:29:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/janamat-party-s-second-general-convention-begins-with-ck-raut-as-sole-chair-candidate/45f7186a.png Janamat Party’s Second General Convention Begins with CK Raut as Sole Chair Candidate The Janamat Party’s second general convention began on Saturday, with Dr. Chandra Kant (CK) Raut the sole candidate for party chair. Competition is expected for other positions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kaski-police-take-action-against-882-loud-modified-motorcycles 2026-10-03T23:00:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kaski-police-take-action-against-882-loud-modified-motorcycles/cdb900c3.png Kaski Police Take Action Against 882 Loud Modified Motorcycles Kaski Police say they have taken action against 882 motorcycles with modified, loud exhausts under Operation 365, with 36 riders taken into custody. https://patrukar.com/en/news/up-to-1-million-people-expected-to-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain 2026-10-04T00:03:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/up-to-1-million-people-expected-to-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain/c8ed3bb3.png Up to 1 Million People Expected to Leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain A study estimates that 600,000 to 1 million travellers will leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, requiring around 65,000 vehicles. Stakeholders say preparations are underway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-says-rsp-ready-to-accept-balendra-shah-as-prime-minister-for-five-years 2026-10-04T00:33:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ravi-lamichhane-says-rsp-ready-to-accept-balendra-shah-as-prime-minister-for-five-years/70dd9ab2.png Ravi Lamichhane Says RSP Ready to Accept Balendra Shah as Prime Minister for Five Years Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Ravi Lamichhane says the party is prepared to run the government under senior leader Balendra Shah’s leadership for the next five years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-private-sector-calls-for-investment-friendly-environment-not-subsidies 2026-10-04T00:33:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-private-sector-calls-for-investment-friendly-environment-not-subsidies/d2538888.png Nepal’s Private Sector Calls for Investment-Friendly Environment, Not Subsidies Industrialists and businesspeople in Butwal say policy stability, affordable financing and investment security are more important than subsidies and protection to revive the economy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-invites-sher-bahadur-deuba-to-nepali-congress-convention 2026-10-04T00:33:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-invites-sher-bahadur-deuba-to-nepali-congress-convention/367499b5.png Gagan Thapa Invites Sher Bahadur Deuba to Nepali Congress Convention Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has formally invited former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba to attend the party's upcoming general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-forms-committee-to-select-candidates-for-local-elections 2026-10-04T00:33:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-forms-committee-to-select-candidates-for-local-elections/001408c4.png RSP Forms Committee to Select Candidates for Local Elections The Rastriya Swatantra Party has formed a committee to select candidates for local levels ahead of the upcoming local elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-focuses-on-policy-statute-amendment-and-structural-reform 2026-10-04T00:34:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-focuses-on-policy-statute-amendment-and-structural-reform/412f455f.png Nepali Congress Convention Focuses on Policy, Statute Amendment and Structural Reform Policy revision, amendment of the Nepali Congress statute and structural reform are the main agenda items at the party convention, according to reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-calls-for-technology-driven-curriculum-at-st-xavier-s-75th-anniversary 2026-10-04T00:34:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-calls-for-technology-driven-curriculum-at-st-xavier-s-75th-anniversary/2f77e1af.png President Paudel Calls for Technology-Driven Curriculum at St Xavier’s 75th Anniversary President Ramchandra Paudel has urged schools to use more technology and update curricula and teaching methods to meet changing times. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traders-return-to-flood-ravaged-narayani-riverbank 2026-10-04T00:34:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/traders-return-to-flood-ravaged-narayani-riverbank/4a60daf3.png Traders Return to Flood-Ravaged Narayani Riverbank Traders have begun resuming business along the Narayani River after flooding transformed its riverbank into a barren floodplain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/geologists-begin-field-study-of-landslide-prone-areas-in-myagdi 2026-10-04T00:34:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/geologists-begin-field-study-of-landslide-prone-areas-in-myagdi/9838c350.png Geologists Begin Field Study of Landslide-Prone Areas in Myagdi A team led by Nepal Geological Society President Bhaskar Khatiwada has begun an on-site study of landslide-affected areas in Myagdi district, coordinated by NDRRMA. https://patrukar.com/en/news/summer-love-stage-adaptation-opens-in-biratnagar 2026-10-04T00:34:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/summer-love-stage-adaptation-opens-in-biratnagar/7882408b.png ‘Summer Love’ Stage Adaptation Opens in Biratnagar Kathmandu Theatre has begun staging a play based on Subin Bhattarai’s popular novel ‘Summer Love’ at Birendra Sabha Griha in Biratnagar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-wins-first-asian-games-football-medal-in-28-years 2026-10-04T00:36:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/china-wins-first-asian-games-football-medal-in-28-years/c2fd5c56.png China Wins First Asian Games Football Medal in 28 Years China beat Uzbekistan on penalties after a 2-2 draw to claim bronze and its first Asian Games football medal in 28 years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-begins-today 2026-10-04T06:30:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-begins-today/90ceb12d.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Begins Today The Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention begins today, with parking arrangements made for vehicles at designated locations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-new-canopy-bridges-planned-for-monkeys-along-narayanghat-butwal-road 2026-10-04T06:30:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/two-new-canopy-bridges-planned-for-monkeys-along-narayanghat-butwal-road/568af928.png Two New Canopy Bridges Planned for Monkeys Along Narayanghat–Butwal Road Two overhead canopy bridges are planned in the jungle along the Narayanghat–Butwal section of the East–West Highway in Nawalparasi, providing crossings for monkeys. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ten-lamjung-destinations-to-consider-for-dashain-holidays 2026-10-04T06:30:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ten-lamjung-destinations-to-consider-for-dashain-holidays/53359495.png Ten Lamjung Destinations to Consider for Dashain Holidays Pradesh Khabar and Ratopati have highlighted ten places in Lamjung for Dashain travel, pointing to the district’s mix of mountain, nature, cultural, historical and religious attractions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sasmit-pokharel-inspects-deukhuri-international-cricket-stadium 2026-10-04T06:30:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-sasmit-pokharel-inspects-deukhuri-international-cricket-stadium/4b7e236f.png Minister Sasmit Pokharel Inspects Deukhuri International Cricket Stadium Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel inspected Deukhuri International Cricket Stadium in Dang on Saturday, focusing on preparations for the upcoming 10th National Games. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hpv-vaccine-reaches-2-548-girls-in-tanahun-district 2026-10-04T07:12:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/hpv-vaccine-reaches-2-548-girls-in-tanahun-district/f66d10f0.png HPV Vaccine Reaches 2,548 Girls in Tanahun District A total of 2,548 adolescent girls in Tanahun received the HPV vaccine during a campaign conducted at schools and vaccination centres across all ten local levels. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cockroach-janata-party-announces-nationwide-protest-demands-election-chief-s-resignation 2026-10-04T07:36:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cockroach-janata-party-announces-nationwide-protest-demands-election-chief-s-resignation/7d7466f7.png Cockroach Janata Party Announces Nationwide Protest, Demands Election Chief’s Resignation Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke says a nationwide protest will begin October 2, calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and a criminal case against him. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-registers-federal-civil-service-bill-in-parliament 2026-10-04T08:30:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/government-registers-federal-civil-service-bill-in-parliament/c60ac481.png Government Registers Federal Civil Service Bill in Parliament Nepal’s government has registered the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2083 BS, with the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prathima-gautam-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-co-general-secretary 2026-10-04T08:48:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prathima-gautam-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-co-general-secretary/5f624956.png Prathima Gautam Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Co-General Secretary Nepali Congress central member Prathima Gautam has announced her candidacy for central co-general secretary at the party’s upcoming 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jitiya-festival-celebrated-across-tarai-madhesh-and-mithila 2026-10-04T09:00:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/jitiya-festival-celebrated-across-tarai-madhesh-and-mithila/c1fafeda.png Jitiya Festival Celebrated Across Tarai-Madhesh and Mithila Women from Tharu, Maithil, Madhesi and Bhojpuri communities are observing Jitiya with fasting and prayers for their children's well-being. https://patrukar.com/en/news/houthis-claim-drone-and-missile-attack-on-saudi-aramco-facility-near-riyadh 2026-10-04T09:12:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/houthis-claim-drone-and-missile-attack-on-saudi-aramco-facility-near-riyadh/b28ac52f.png Houthis Claim Drone and Missile Attack on Saudi Aramco Facility Near Riyadh Yemen's Houthi rebels say they targeted an Aramco oil processing facility near Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones, raising concerns about oil prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/180-industries-deregistered-in-jumla-in-fiscal-year-2082-83 2026-10-04T09:12:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/180-industries-deregistered-in-jumla-in-fiscal-year-2082-83/2ff66484.png 180 Industries Deregistered in Jumla in Fiscal Year 2082/83 Jumla recorded 180 industry cancellations in fiscal year 2082/83, while 188 industries were registered and 334 renewed, according to the district Industry and Consumer Protection Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deepak-giri-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-04T09:30:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/deepak-giri-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president/df043e1a.png Deepak Giri Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Vice-President Former minister and Nepali Congress leader Deepak Giri has announced his candidacy for vice-president at the party’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sushil-bhatta-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-04T09:30:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sushil-bhatta-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/e8707c9e.png Sushil Bhatta Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Sushil Bhatta, a convention representative from Kathmandu Constituency No. 7, has announced his candidacy for central member in the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-more-monkey-canopy-bridges-planned-on-narayanghat-butwal-highway 2026-10-04T09:30:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/two-more-monkey-canopy-bridges-planned-on-narayanghat-butwal-highway/54ba385f.png Two More Monkey Canopy Bridges Planned on Narayanghat-Butwal Highway Two overhead bridges for monkeys are planned in forested areas between Kawasoti and Lakaha, and Chormara and Arunkhola, along the Narayanghat-Butwal Highway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepa-app-adds-more-than-10-new-tools-in-latest-update 2026-10-04T09:30:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepa-app-adds-more-than-10-new-tools-in-latest-update/cf2fd709.png Nepa App Adds More Than 10 New Tools in Latest Update Nepa App has added more than 10 tools, including functions for scanning and loan accounting, in an update aimed at making the app more useful for everyday tasks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/batulo-jun-teaser-released-featuring-anmol-kc-and-princy-khatiwada 2026-10-04T09:48:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/batulo-jun-teaser-released-featuring-anmol-kc-and-princy-khatiwada/068153f3.png ‘Batulo Jun’ Teaser Released, Featuring Anmol KC and Princy Khatiwada Sunrise Pictures has released the teaser for ‘Batulo Jun’, starring Anmol KC and Princy Khatiwada. The film is produced and directed by Bhuvan KC. https://patrukar.com/en/news/siddhartha-bank-daraz-offer-up-to-15-discount-for-dashain 2026-10-04T09:48:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/siddhartha-bank-daraz-offer-up-to-15-discount-for-dashain/52031937.png Siddhartha Bank, Daraz Offer Up to 15% Discount for Dashain Siddhartha Bank and Daraz have launched the 10.10 Dashain Dhamaka offer, giving eligible Visa cardholders up to 15% off purchases through the Daraz app from October 1 to 12, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-732-000-enrolled-in-health-insurance-in-sudurpaschim 2026-10-04T10:12:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/more-than-732-000-enrolled-in-health-insurance-in-sudurpaschim/9390e064.png More Than 732,000 Enrolled in Health Insurance in Sudurpaschim A total of 732,752 people in Sudurpaschim Province were enrolled in the health insurance scheme by the end of Bhadra, according to the Health Insurance Board’s provincial office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-shrestha-inspects-hetauda-dhalkebar-400-kv-transmission-line 2026-10-04T10:30:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-shrestha-inspects-hetauda-dhalkebar-400-kv-transmission-line/658b0d8f.png Minister Shrestha Inspects Hetauda-Dhalkebar 400 kV Transmission Line Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha inspected the Hetauda-Dhalkebar 400 kV substation and urged timely completion of towers on the long-delayed transmission line, which is expected to begin operating after Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-regulator-sets-wheeling-charge-opening-national-grid-to-private-access 2026-10-04T10:30:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-regulator-sets-wheeling-charge-opening-national-grid-to-private-access/a789401f.png Nepal Regulator Sets Wheeling Charge, Opening National Grid to Private Access The Electricity Regulatory Commission has set Nepal’s first transmission wheeling charge under the Open Access Directive, paving the way for private-sector access to the national grid. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-calls-for-uml-unity-and-election-readiness 2026-10-04T10:36:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/oli-calls-for-uml-unity-and-election-readiness/1fd5af79.png Oli Calls for UML Unity and Election Readiness CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has urged party cadres to set aside internal differences, strengthen the organization and prepare for upcoming elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bagmati-province-moves-shiva-circuit-project-into-implementation 2026-10-04T10:42:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bagmati-province-moves-shiva-circuit-project-into-implementation/b306342f.png Bagmati Province Moves Shiva Circuit Project Into Implementation Bagmati Province is advancing its Shiva Circuit project, which aims to connect sacred Shiva temples and Shaiva sites to promote religious tourism and encourage longer stays. https://patrukar.com/en/news/spain-restricts-travel-in-catalonia-as-heavy-rain-raises-flood-risk 2026-10-04T11:00:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/spain-restricts-travel-in-catalonia-as-heavy-rain-raises-flood-risk/c1d665fc.png Spain Restricts Travel in Catalonia as Heavy Rain Raises Flood Risk Authorities in Catalonia have restricted non-essential travel across 20 administrative areas after heavy rain increased the risk of flooding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shankar-tiwari-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-04T11:30:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/shankar-tiwari-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary/bfb53fe9.png Shankar Tiwari Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress General Secretary Youth leader Shankar Tiwari says he will contest for General Secretary at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention, citing a desire to protect and transform the party's thinking. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-seize-smuggled-goods-worth-rs-1-68-million-in-parsa-and-kanchanpur 2026-10-04T11:30:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/armed-police-seize-smuggled-goods-worth-rs-1-68-million-in-parsa-and-kanchanpur/63e11a8a.png Armed Police Seize Smuggled Goods Worth Rs 1.68 Million in Parsa and Kanchanpur The Armed Police Force seized goods worth about Rs 1.3 million in Parsa and Rs 380,000 in Kanchanpur in two separate anti-smuggling operations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-parking-arranged-at-multiple-locations 2026-10-04T11:30:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-parking-arranged-at-multiple-locations/ffd1e4f9.png Nepali Congress Convention: Parking Arranged at Multiple Locations Vehicles attending the Nepali Congress convention can use designated parking locations. Reports describe several sites and advise visitors to park in the designated areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-puts-investment-security-and-private-sector-at-center-of-economic-debate 2026-10-04T11:42:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-puts-investment-security-and-private-sector-at-center-of-economic-debate/cabdf2ed.png Nepali Congress Convention Puts Investment Security and Private Sector at Center of Economic Debate The Nepali Congress's 15th general convention has highlighted an open economy, private sector-led investment, investment security and stable tax policy as elements of the party's economic direction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-calls-parliamentary-party-meeting-in-kathmandu 2026-10-04T12:00:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cpn-uml-calls-parliamentary-party-meeting-in-kathmandu/4ff586e9.png CPN-UML Calls Parliamentary Party Meeting in Kathmandu The CPN-UML has called a parliamentary party meeting at its central office in Chyasal at 1 pm to review its recent parliamentary role and discuss future priorities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-to-introduce-18-new-practices 2026-10-04T12:00:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-to-introduce-18-new-practices/40fad02d.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention to Introduce 18 New Practices The Nepali Congress plans to introduce 18 new practices at its 15th General Convention, including changes to representation, convention management and publicity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-calls-international-tender-for-400-million-one-rupee-coins 2026-10-04T12:12:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-calls-international-tender-for-400-million-one-rupee-coins/0aba7380.png Nepal Rastra Bank Calls International Tender for 400 Million One-Rupee Coins Nepal Rastra Bank has invited an international tender for the design, minting and supply of 400 million one-rupee coins. https://patrukar.com/en/news/govinda-bhattarai-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-04T12:30:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/govinda-bhattarai-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president/f27843d7.png Govinda Bhattarai Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Vice-President Nepali Congress leader Govinda Bhattarai says he will contest for vice-president at the party's 15th general convention, citing calls to strengthen and unify the party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/six-construction-companies-blacklisted-over-karnali-highway-contract-violations 2026-10-04T12:30:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/six-construction-companies-blacklisted-over-karnali-highway-contract-violations/6ce03c81.png Six Construction Companies Blacklisted Over Karnali Highway Contract Violations The Public Procurement Monitoring Office blacklisted six companies contracted for road construction, upgrades and maintenance linked to the Karnali Highway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khagendra-acharya-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-04T12:30:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/khagendra-acharya-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/9ab0fa01.png Khagendra Acharya Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Khagendra Acharya has announced his candidacy for central member from the youth group at the Nepali Congress's upcoming 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/comedian-shivashankar-rijal-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-membership 2026-10-04T12:30:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/comedian-shivashankar-rijal-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-membership/55cdfe2f.png Comedian Shivashankar Rijal to Contest Nepali Congress Central Membership Comedian Shivashankar Rijal, known as Jogindra Panwala, has announced his candidacy for central member at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-telecommunications-expert-ananda-raj-khanal-appointed-head-of-itu-south-asia-office 2026-10-04T12:30:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-telecommunications-expert-ananda-raj-khanal-appointed-head-of-itu-south-asia-office/80f2d39a.png Nepali Telecommunications Expert Ananda Raj Khanal Appointed Head of ITU South Asia Office Ananda Raj Khanal has taken charge as head of the International Telecommunication Union's South Asia Regional Office and Innovation Centre in New Delhi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/netanyahu-invites-indian-pilot-smrit-machhar-and-pm-modi-to-visit-israel 2026-10-04T12:31:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/netanyahu-invites-indian-pilot-smrit-machhar-and-pm-modi-to-visit-israel/6763c973.png Netanyahu Invites Indian Pilot Smrit Machhar and PM Modi to Visit Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with Fly Dubai pilot Captain Smrit Machhar and invited him and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Israel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chinese-ambassador-zhang-maoming-inspects-korala-border-crossing-in-mustang 2026-10-04T12:31:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/chinese-ambassador-zhang-maoming-inspects-korala-border-crossing-in-mustang/36da8bf3.png Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming Inspects Korala Border Crossing in Mustang Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming entered Upper Mustang through the Korala border crossing with a delegation to inspect the pass, according to Mustang’s chief district officer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/toronto-sixers-win-canada-super-60-women-s-title-with-indu-barma 2026-10-04T12:31:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/toronto-sixers-win-canada-super-60-women-s-title-with-indu-barma/8451b05d.png Toronto Sixers Win Canada Super 60 Women’s Title with Indu Barma Toronto Sixers, featuring Nepal women’s cricket captain Indu Barma, defeated Vancouver Warriors by six wickets to win the Canada Super 60 women’s title. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-wins-two-bronze-medals-at-20th-asian-games-in-japan 2026-10-04T12:31:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-wins-two-bronze-medals-at-20th-asian-games-in-japan/e9c1552e.png Nepal Wins Two Bronze Medals at 20th Asian Games in Japan Nepal won two bronze medals at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, falling short of its pre-Games target of double-digit medals, including gold. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-s-expanding-use-of-ai-raises-social-concerns 2026-10-04T12:31:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/china-s-expanding-use-of-ai-raises-social-concerns/b57dbb98.png China’s Expanding Use of AI Raises Social Concerns China’s drive to compete with the United States in artificial intelligence is accelerating AI use across daily life, from farming and childcare to entertainment and virtual relationships, prompting social concerns. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ghorahi-produce-centre-offers-farmers-and-consumers-fresh-affordable-food 2026-10-04T12:36:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ghorahi-produce-centre-offers-farmers-and-consumers-fresh-affordable-food/67898be1.png Ghorahi Produce Centre Offers Farmers and Consumers Fresh, Affordable Food An agricultural produce sales centre in Amrit Tole, Ghorahi-15, Dang, has become a daily destination for residents seeking fresh vegetables and fruits at affordable prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jitiya-festival-fast-concludes-after-three-days-of-rituals 2026-10-04T12:36:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/jitiya-festival-fast-concludes-after-three-days-of-rituals/798fa534.png Jitiya Festival Fast Concludes After Three Days of Rituals Women concluded the Jitiya festival’s day-long Nirhara fast on Sunday morning after bathing and completing rituals. The fast began Friday night with Ogat, or dar, and continued without water on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/zelensky-warns-ukraine-could-intensify-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries 2026-10-04T12:36:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/zelensky-warns-ukraine-could-intensify-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries/2846e3f1.png Zelensky Warns Ukraine Could Intensify Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine may step up attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to Russia’s new aerial strike strategy targeting civilian infrastructure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-aramco-oil-infrastructure 2026-10-04T12:36:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-aramco-oil-infrastructure/d6e9cb23.png Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Aramco Oil Infrastructure Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for an attack on Saudi Aramco oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Reports gave no casualty figures or details about damage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flydubai-co-pilot-hamam-al-hammami-accused-of-attacking-captain-mid-flight 2026-10-04T12:36:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/flydubai-co-pilot-hamam-al-hammami-accused-of-attacking-captain-mid-flight/7083bb9f.png Flydubai Co-Pilot Hamam Al-Hammami Accused of Attacking Captain Mid-Flight A Flydubai co-pilot on a flight bound for Israel is accused of attacking the captain and attempting to take control of the aircraft. His identity and motives have not been officially confirmed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sakewathan-built-in-bhojpur-to-preserve-kirat-culture 2026-10-04T12:37:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sakewathan-built-in-bhojpur-to-preserve-kirat-culture/136f2b90.png Sakewathan Built in Bhojpur to Preserve Kirat Culture A Sakewathan, also known as Chothowa, has been constructed in Chhinamkhum to help preserve and pass on Kirat cultural traditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sunwal-municipality-sets-example-with-women-s-dual-leadership 2026-10-04T12:37:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sunwal-municipality-sets-example-with-women-s-dual-leadership/74e916de.png Sunwal Municipality Sets Example with Women's Dual Leadership Sunwal Municipality in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta West) is being presented as a model of women’s leadership across political and administrative roles. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tharu-traditional-dishes-find-a-growing-market-in-dang 2026-10-04T12:37:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/tharu-traditional-dishes-find-a-growing-market-in-dang/74d4743b.png Tharu Traditional Dishes Find a Growing Market in Dang Traditional Tharu foods including steamed dhikri and ghonghi are being commercialised in Dang, turning cuisine once associated with village life and festivals into a source of income. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sixteen-day-mahalakshmi-fast-concludes-after-days-of-worship 2026-10-04T12:37:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sixteen-day-mahalakshmi-fast-concludes-after-days-of-worship/a73a3a4e.png Sixteen-Day Mahalakshmi Fast Concludes After Days of Worship Devotees have completed the sixteen-day Mahalakshmi fast, an observance linked to religious festival and cultural traditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kp-sharma-oli-to-skip-nepali-congress-general-convention-despite-invitation 2026-10-04T12:37:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kp-sharma-oli-to-skip-nepali-congress-general-convention-despite-invitation/2c73d16f.png KP Sharma Oli to Skip Nepali Congress General Convention Despite Invitation KP Sharma Oli has decided not to attend the Nepali Congress General Convention, despite receiving an invitation as a special guest. No reason for his decision has been reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-opens-today-at-open-air-venue 2026-10-04T12:37:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-opens-today-at-open-air-venue/bc637d59.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Opens Today at Open-Air Venue The Nepali Congress is inaugurating its 15th General Convention today at an open-air venue after preparations for the opening ceremony were completed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-introduce-18-new-practices-at-party-convention 2026-10-04T12:37:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-to-introduce-18-new-practices-at-party-convention/b112aa13.png Nepali Congress to Introduce 18 New Practices at Party Convention The Nepali Congress is adopting 18 new practices in its convention process, according to reports by Nepal Views and Nepal Lead. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khuma-prasad-aryal-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-04T12:37:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/khuma-prasad-aryal-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/39253250.png Khuma Prasad Aryal Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Entrepreneur and social worker Khuma Prasad Aryal of Syangja-2 has announced his candidacy for central member in the Nepali Congress’s upcoming 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-club-wins-second-madan-bhandari-cup-volleyball-title 2026-10-04T12:37:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-police-club-wins-second-madan-bhandari-cup-volleyball-title/450f2133.png Nepal Police Club Wins Second Madan Bhandari Cup Volleyball Title Nepal Police Club defeated Sabhapokhari Volleyball Club in Saturday’s final to win the second Madan Bhandari Cup men’s volleyball tournament in Butwal, earning Rs 700,000. https://patrukar.com/en/news/leaders-from-other-parties-to-attend-nepali-congress-convention-opening 2026-10-04T12:37:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/leaders-from-other-parties-to-attend-nepali-congress-convention-opening/d2fcb505.png Leaders from Other Parties to Attend Nepali Congress Convention Opening Leaders from several political parties are expected to join the opening ceremony of the Nepali Congress general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shalikram-gautam-announces-nepali-congress-central-member-candidacy 2026-10-04T12:37:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/shalikram-gautam-announces-nepali-congress-central-member-candidacy/7c794e22.png Shalikram Gautam Announces Nepali Congress Central Member Candidacy Nepali Congress youth leader Shalikram Gautam is contesting for central member from the Public Relations Committee cluster, with voting from abroad and dual citizenship for NRNs among his priorities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lalitpur-chamber-election-raju-maharjan-sushan-maharjan-and-bhuminandan-karmacharya-announce-bids 2026-10-04T12:37:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lalitpur-chamber-election-raju-maharjan-sushan-maharjan-and-bhuminandan-karmacharya-announce-bids/3aa747ec.png Lalitpur Chamber Election: Raju Maharjan, Sushan Maharjan and Bhuminandan Karmacharya Announce Bids Candidates have announced bids for leadership of the Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry ahead of its 47th general assembly and election on Ashoj 23 and 24. https://patrukar.com/en/news/spain-beat-czechia-3-1-to-stay-top-of-uefa-nations-league-group-c 2026-10-04T12:38:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/spain-beat-czechia-3-1-to-stay-top-of-uefa-nations-league-group-c/7784790f.png Spain Beat Czechia 3-1 to Stay Top of UEFA Nations League Group C Spain defeated Czechia 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League Group C, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Mikel Merino. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-street-magicians-face-declining-audiences-and-uncertain-futures 2026-10-04T12:38:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/indian-street-magicians-face-declining-audiences-and-uncertain-futures/5f422152.png Indian Street Magicians Face Declining Audiences and Uncertain Futures Reports say Indian street magicians are drawing fewer audiences, leaving the future of the traditional performers uncertain. Delhi-based magician Ishamuddin Khan can still perform the rope trick but now spends much of his time away from performing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/singer-elina-chauhan-asks-media-to-let-her-live-in-the-present 2026-10-04T12:42:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/singer-elina-chauhan-asks-media-to-let-her-live-in-the-present/92051da6.png Singer Elina Chauhan Asks Media to Let Her Live in the Present Singer Elina Chauhan has asked media outlets and journalists to stop linking her present life to her past relationship with former husband Bishnu Sapkota. https://patrukar.com/en/news/abdul-sattar-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary 2026-10-04T13:00:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/abdul-sattar-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary/5bd0827f.png Abdul Sattar Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Nepali Congress central member Abdul Sattar has announced his candidacy for the party’s joint general secretary position. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rita-thapa-magar-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-member-post 2026-10-04T13:12:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rita-thapa-magar-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-member-post/7ae7c7b6.png Rita Thapa Magar to Contest Nepali Congress Central Member Post Lok Tatha Dohori Geet Pratisthan chairperson Rita Thapa Magar has announced her candidacy for central member at the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-jsp-nepal-leaders-resign-to-join-hunkaar-madhesh-campaign 2026-10-04T13:12:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/four-jsp-nepal-leaders-resign-to-join-hunkaar-madhesh-campaign/30a00362.png Four JSP Nepal Leaders Resign to Join Hunkaar Madhesh Campaign Four leaders of the Upendra Yadav-led Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal resigned on Sunday, saying they will work full-time in the Hunkaar Madhesh campaign. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-chief-minister-acharya-says-province-s-development-is-being-pursued-through-planned-work 2026-10-04T13:18:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lumbini-chief-minister-acharya-says-province-s-development-is-being-pursued-through-planned-work/fd57a0c5.png Lumbini Chief Minister Acharya Says Province’s Development Is Being Pursued Through Planned Work Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya said the provincial government is prioritising overall development and working in a planned manner. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-732-000-people-enrolled-in-health-insurance-in-sudurpaschim 2026-10-04T13:30:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/over-732-000-people-enrolled-in-health-insurance-in-sudurpaschim/6a971a16.png Over 732,000 People Enrolled in Health Insurance in Sudurpaschim A total of 732,752 people in Sudurpaschim Province were registered in the government health insurance programme as of mid-August, according to the provincial office of the Health Insurance Board. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tenth-national-games-organising-committee-meeting-begins-in-surkhet 2026-10-04T13:30:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/tenth-national-games-organising-committee-meeting-begins-in-surkhet/66ff1782.png Tenth National Games Organising Committee Meeting Begins in Surkhet The main organising committee meeting for the Tenth National Games began in Birendranagar, Surkhet, to accelerate preparations for the event scheduled across Karnali Province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ishwari-neupane-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary 2026-10-04T13:42:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ishwari-neupane-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary/cdbe28f4.png Ishwari Neupane Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Nepali Congress leader Ishwari Neupane says she will contest for central joint general secretary at the party’s 15th general convention, scheduled to begin on Ashoj 18. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-wagle-visits-us-to-seek-reconstruction-aid-and-infrastructure-investment 2026-10-04T13:42:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/finance-minister-wagle-visits-us-to-seek-reconstruction-aid-and-infrastructure-investment/e6301e64.png Finance Minister Wagle Visits US to Seek Reconstruction Aid and Infrastructure Investment Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle is leading a two-member delegation to the United States to seek support for rebuilding infrastructure in Bhote Koshi and attract American private investment in Nepal’s roads and electricity transmission network. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-delegates-arrive-at-kathmandu-open-air-theatre-with-panche-baja 2026-10-04T14:00:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-delegates-arrive-at-kathmandu-open-air-theatre-with-panche-baja/fea1b9c8.png Nepali Congress Delegates Arrive at Kathmandu Open Air Theatre with Panche Baja Delegates and supporters are marching to Kathmandu’s Open Air Theatre with panche baja, cultural tableaux and rallies ahead of the opening ceremony of the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-after-pistol-shooting-injures-man-in-rupandehi-s-devdaha 2026-10-04T14:00:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-arrested-after-pistol-shooting-injures-man-in-rupandehi-s-devdaha/482cf800.png Three Arrested After Pistol Shooting Injures Man in Rupandehi's Devdaha A 22-year-old man was injured in a pistol shooting in Devdaha, Rupandehi. Police arrested the alleged shooter and two other men. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chinese-ambassador-zhang-maoming-arrives-in-upper-mustang-s-lomanthang 2026-10-04T14:12:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/chinese-ambassador-zhang-maoming-arrives-in-upper-mustang-s-lomanthang/f3761b3f.png Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming Arrives in Upper Mustang's Lomanthang Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming arrived in Lomanthang with a seven-member team, entering Nepal through the Korala border point. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-plans-five-new-office-bearers-including-senior-vice-president 2026-10-04T14:12:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-plans-five-new-office-bearers-including-senior-vice-president/30f2c8ad.png Nepali Congress Plans Five New Office Bearers, Including Senior Vice President The Nepali Congress is reportedly preparing to add five office bearers, including a senior vice president, and expand its central committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-proposes-increasing-office-bearers-to-21 2026-10-04T14:30:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-proposes-increasing-office-bearers-to-21/ba5a388e.png Nepali Congress Proposes Increasing Office Bearers to 21 The Nepali Congress constitutional amendment committee has proposed expanding the party’s office bearers from 17 to 21 to accommodate leadership aspirants and manage party leadership. https://patrukar.com/en/news/haji-eye-hospital-share-payment-dispute-prompts-protest-in-biratnagar 2026-10-04T14:48:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/haji-eye-hospital-share-payment-dispute-prompts-protest-in-biratnagar/4f2a7e7d.png Haji Eye Hospital Share Payment Dispute Prompts Protest in Biratnagar Shareholders of Rani Biratnagar Eye Hospital allege they are owed Rs 1.58 crore for shares sold 11 months ago. Hospital chair Mannu Kumar Gupta says all dues have been paid. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-says-understanding-reached-to-work-with-uml-and-masal 2026-10-04T15:00:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prachanda-says-understanding-reached-to-work-with-uml-and-masal/d0fd8ed0.png Prachanda Says Understanding Reached to Work With UML and Masal Nepal Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' says an understanding has been reached to work with CPN-UML and the National People's Front in a street movement and upcoming elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ck-raut-re-elected-janamat-party-chair-sanjay-yadav-elected-general-secretary 2026-10-04T15:00:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ck-raut-re-elected-janamat-party-chair-sanjay-yadav-elected-general-secretary/beedfd39.png CK Raut Re-Elected Janamat Party Chair, Sanjay Yadav Elected General Secretary Dr CK Raut has been re-elected chair of the Janamat Party with 958 votes at the party's general convention in Birgunj. Sanjay Yadav was elected general secretary. https://patrukar.com/en/news/commercial-coffee-farming-expands-in-kavre-raising-rural-economic-prospects 2026-10-04T15:00:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/commercial-coffee-farming-expands-in-kavre-raising-rural-economic-prospects/e2d48057.png Commercial Coffee Farming Expands in Kavre, Raising Rural Economic Prospects Commercial coffee cultivation is growing in Kavre, where mid-hill conditions favour Arabica production and offer potential for higher farmer incomes, rural employment and export earnings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-trade-policy-is-boosting-us-auto-production-and-investment 2026-10-04T15:12:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-says-trade-policy-is-boosting-us-auto-production-and-investment/8e816760.png Trump Says Trade Policy Is Boosting US Auto Production and Investment Donald Trump says his trade policy has supported growth in the US auto industry, as General Motors, Toyota and Ford expand factories amid continuing policy uncertainty. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-id-to-become-mandatory-for-health-insurance-from-poush-1-2083 2026-10-04T15:12:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/national-id-to-become-mandatory-for-health-insurance-from-poush-1-2083/ce385ec5.png National ID to Become Mandatory for Health Insurance from Poush 1, 2083 The Health Insurance Board will require citizens aged 16 and above to present a national identity card for enrolment, renewal and access to health insurance services from Poush 1, 2083. https://patrukar.com/en/news/white-house-ai-task-force-seeks-to-prevent-excessive-regulation 2026-10-04T15:26:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/white-house-ai-task-force-seeks-to-prevent-excessive-regulation/8a67ee81.png White House AI Task Force Seeks to Prevent Excessive Regulation A new White House task force will assess artificial intelligence risks and opportunities while seeking to avoid rules that could hinder innovation, reports say. https://patrukar.com/en/news/brazil-presidential-election-pits-lula-against-flavio-bolsonaro 2026-10-04T15:26:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/brazil-presidential-election-pits-lula-against-flavio-bolsonaro/591173f0.png Brazil Presidential Election Pits Lula Against Flávio Bolsonaro Brazil votes in a closely watched presidential election, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro as the main contenders. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-s-29-point-political-report-sets-out-nepali-congress-direction 2026-10-04T15:30:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-s-29-point-political-report-sets-out-nepali-congress-direction/5719ab01.png Gagan Thapa’s 29-Point Political Report Sets Out Nepali Congress Direction Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has prepared a 29-proposal political report for the party’s 15th general convention, outlining its direction for the next four years and calling for organisational restructuring. https://patrukar.com/en/news/10th-national-games-organising-committee-meets-in-surkhet 2026-10-04T15:30:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/10th-national-games-organising-committee-meets-in-surkhet/bd5a2747.png 10th National Games Organising Committee Meets in Surkhet The main organising committee has delegated event operations and preparations to an executive committee ahead of the 10th National Games in Karnali Province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/work-begins-to-reopen-martadi-kolti-road-after-three-month-closure 2026-10-04T15:30:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/work-begins-to-reopen-martadi-kolti-road-after-three-month-closure/a5015e80.png Work Begins to Reopen Martadi-Kolti Road After Three-Month Closure Efforts to reopen the Martadi-Kolti road in Bajura have started, with a JCB excavator being used in coordination with the Infrastructure Development Office Achham. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-proposes-two-term-limit-for-prime-ministers 2026-10-04T15:58:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-proposes-two-term-limit-for-prime-ministers/89c49199.png Gagan Thapa Proposes Two-Term Limit for Prime Ministers Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has proposed limiting any individual to two terms as prime minister, alongside electoral reforms and voting rights for Nepalis abroad. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pushpa-bhusal-says-nepali-congress-convention-should-be-a-moment-for-self-review 2026-10-04T15:58:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pushpa-bhusal-says-nepali-congress-convention-should-be-a-moment-for-self-review/13121903.png Pushpa Bhusal Says Nepali Congress Convention Should Be a Moment for Self-Review Nepali Congress Vice President Pushpa Bhusal says the party’s 15th General Convention should look beyond leadership selection and review its democratic ideals, future direction and inclusiveness. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-of-five-new-human-diseases-each-year-originate-in-animals-hetauda-directorate-says 2026-10-04T15:58:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-of-five-new-human-diseases-each-year-originate-in-animals-hetauda-directorate-says/7bc2d5da.png Three of Five New Human Diseases Each Year Originate in Animals, Hetauda Directorate Says A senior livestock development officer said three of the five new diseases detected in humans each year originate in animals, while 60 percent of human infectious diseases are zoonotic. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-tables-road-safety-bill-with-sweeping-accident-reforms 2026-10-04T16:06:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-tables-road-safety-bill-with-sweeping-accident-reforms/15c95d38.png Nepal Tables Road Safety Bill with Sweeping Accident Reforms Nepal's proposed Road Safety Bill, 2083, would require hospitals to treat accident victims, allow unsafe transport to be halted and provide compensation for some victims. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-gita-chaudhary-calls-for-greater-use-of-bio-and-organic-fertilizers 2026-10-04T16:06:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-gita-chaudhary-calls-for-greater-use-of-bio-and-organic-fertilizers/643085e2.png Minister Gita Chaudhary Calls for Greater Use of Bio and Organic Fertilizers Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary says promoting bio and organic fertilizers is important to protect soil fertility and increase agricultural production. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-shopping-rush-grows-at-kathmandu-open-markets 2026-10-04T16:12:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dashain-shopping-rush-grows-at-kathmandu-open-markets/90565850.png Dashain Shopping Rush Grows at Kathmandu Open Markets Customer numbers are rising at Kathmandu open markets, including Bhrikutimandap, as shoppers buy clothes and essential items ahead of Bada Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nc-vice-president-bhusal-says-general-convention-must-be-a-forum-for-self-reflection 2026-10-04T16:30:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nc-vice-president-bhusal-says-general-convention-must-be-a-forum-for-self-reflection/315b6209.png NC Vice President Bhusal Says General Convention Must Be a Forum for Self-Reflection Nepali Congress Vice President Bhusal says the party’s general convention should focus on self-reflection and dialogue about the present and future, rather than merely managing positions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-parties-and-leaders-congratulate-nepali-congress-on-15th-general-convention 2026-10-04T16:42:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-parties-and-leaders-congratulate-nepali-congress-on-15th-general-convention/bb16bb46.png Foreign Parties and Leaders Congratulate Nepali Congress on 15th General Convention Political parties and leaders from India, China, Bangladesh and other countries sent congratulatory messages for the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resham-chaudhary-questions-gagan-thapa-over-tharu-identity-and-rights 2026-10-04T16:42:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/resham-chaudhary-questions-gagan-thapa-over-tharu-identity-and-rights/894fca7b.png Resham Chaudhary Questions Gagan Thapa Over Tharu Identity and Rights At the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention in Kathmandu, Nagarik Unmukti Party founder Resham Chaudhary asked why Tharu identity and rights remain unsecured under the republic. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-general-secretary-ghimire-calls-for-new-political-beginning-at-15th-convention 2026-10-04T16:42:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-general-secretary-ghimire-calls-for-new-political-beginning-at-15th-convention/3ba0b3ba.png Nepali Congress General Secretary Ghimire Calls for New Political Beginning at 15th Convention Addressing the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, Gururaj Ghimire said it should renew the party, transfer leadership to a new generation and put the nation and people at the centre of politics. https://patrukar.com/en/news/10th-national-games-will-go-ahead-as-scheduled-minister-pokharel-says 2026-10-04T16:42:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/10th-national-games-will-go-ahead-as-scheduled-minister-pokharel-says/174007db.png 10th National Games Will Go Ahead as Scheduled, Minister Pokharel Says Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel says the 10th National Games will not be postponed and urges the public to have confidence in the event. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aren-rai-calls-for-political-competition-focused-on-public-service 2026-10-04T16:43:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/aren-rai-calls-for-political-competition-focused-on-public-service/8af7ab9b.png Aren Rai Calls for Political Competition Focused on Public Service Shram Sanskriti General Secretary Aren Rai says political parties should compete to serve citizens and do good for the country, not merely to capture power. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aren-rai-praises-nepali-congress-at-15th-convention-heckled-by-workers 2026-10-04T16:46:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/aren-rai-praises-nepali-congress-at-15th-convention-heckled-by-workers/2c9ff5cc.png Aren Rai Praises Nepali Congress at 15th Convention, Heckled by Workers Shram Sanskriti Party General Secretary Aren Rai praised the Nepali Congress for its role in Nepal’s democratic struggle before workers heckled him at the convention venue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/baburam-bhattarai-says-nepal-needs-fewer-political-parties 2026-10-04T16:57:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/baburam-bhattarai-says-nepal-needs-fewer-political-parties/e93717d6.png Baburam Bhattarai Says Nepal Needs Fewer Political Parties Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai said Nepal’s many political parties have contributed to instability and urged parties to offer distinct development plans and trust the new generation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resham-chaudhary-says-gagan-kumar-thapa-can-lead-nepal 2026-10-04T16:57:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/resham-chaudhary-says-gagan-kumar-thapa-can-lead-nepal/e55e3d44.png Resham Chaudhary Says Gagan Kumar Thapa Can Lead Nepal Nagarik Unmukti Party founding leader Resham Chaudhary has expressed confidence in Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa's ability to lead the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sharat-singh-bhandari-says-controlled-democracy-is-unacceptable-to-nepalis 2026-10-04T17:12:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sharat-singh-bhandari-says-controlled-democracy-is-unacceptable-to-nepalis/592e641a.png Sharat Singh Bhandari Says Controlled Democracy Is Unacceptable to Nepalis JSP Nepal leader Sharat Singh Bhandari called for cooperation and national unity among major political parties to protect democracy, the constitution and the republic. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-general-convention-to-open-in-kathmandu-with-7-700-delegates 2026-10-03T09:15:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-general-convention-to-open-in-kathmandu-with-7-700-delegates/a81702c6.png Nepali Congress General Convention to Open in Kathmandu with 7,700 Delegates The Nepali Congress will open its 15th Central General Convention at Khulamanch in Kathmandu on Sunday, with around 7,700 delegates expected to attend. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-bolts-sign-moeen-ali-for-upcoming-nepal-premier-league-season 2026-10-03T09:15:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/janakpur-bolts-sign-moeen-ali-for-upcoming-nepal-premier-league-season/9a4bc9d1.png Janakpur Bolts Sign Moeen Ali for Upcoming Nepal Premier League Season Janakpur Bolts have signed former England all-rounder Moeen Ali ahead of the third season of the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhauliganga-dam-gates-to-open-for-48-hours-mahakali-riverside-residents-advised-to-stay-alert 2026-10-03T09:15:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dhauliganga-dam-gates-to-open-for-48-hours-mahakali-riverside-residents-advised-to-stay-alert/63678482.png Dhauliganga Dam Gates to Open for 48 Hours, Mahakali Riverside Residents Advised to Stay Alert 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-aspirants-declare-claims-for-key-posts 2026-10-03T09:15:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-aspirants-declare-claims-for-key-posts/65c733c0.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention: Aspirants Declare Claims for Key Posts 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-reports-21-disaster-incidents-in-24-hours-eight-injured 2026-10-03T09:15:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-reports-21-disaster-incidents-in-24-hours-eight-injured/945bce72.png Nepal Reports 21 Disaster Incidents in 24 Hours, Eight Injured 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-grants-autumn-2026-climbing-permits-to-648-climbers-from-69-countries 2026-10-03T09:15:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-grants-autumn-2026-climbing-permits-to-648-climbers-from-69-countries/6abf61b8.png Nepal Grants Autumn 2026 Climbing Permits to 648 Climbers from 69 Countries 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fncci-submits-proposal-to-amend-28-laws-to-boost-investment 2026-10-03T09:15:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/fncci-submits-proposal-to-amend-28-laws-to-boost-investment/0df7d42f.png FNCCI Submits Proposal to Amend 28 Laws to Boost Investment 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-plans-to-replace-timber-imports-by-boosting-domestic-production 2026-10-03T09:15:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-plans-to-replace-timber-imports-by-boosting-domestic-production/07fc48b6.png Nepal Plans to Replace Timber Imports by Boosting Domestic Production 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-challenges-government-to-act-on-corruption 2026-10-03T09:15:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rpp-challenges-government-to-act-on-corruption/a06c9a4a.png RPP Challenges Government to Act on Corruption 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-concludes-15th-convention-in-multiple-districts 2026-10-03T09:15:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-concludes-15th-convention-in-multiple-districts/c6192024.png Nepali Congress Concludes 15th Convention in Multiple Districts The Nepali Congress has completed its 15th convention across multiple districts, electing leaders at local, ward and provincial constituency levels. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gulmi-farmers-earn-about-rs-1-billion-annually-from-goat-sales 2026-10-03T09:15:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gulmi-farmers-earn-about-rs-1-billion-annually-from-goat-sales/7b9aef41.png Gulmi Farmers Earn About Rs 1 Billion Annually from Goat Sales 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prabhu-bank-ceo-suman-sharma-absconding-after-court-issues-arrest-warrant 2026-10-03T09:15:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prabhu-bank-ceo-suman-sharma-absconding-after-court-issues-arrest-warrant/46a19918.png Prabhu Bank CEO Suman Sharma Absconding After Court Issues Arrest Warrant 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-construction-companies-blacklisted-on-jumla-road-division-recommendation 2026-10-03T09:15:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-construction-companies-blacklisted-on-jumla-road-division-recommendation/c9560f92.png Three Construction Companies Blacklisted on Jumla Road Division Recommendation 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flydubai-dubai-tel-aviv-flight-diverts-to-saudi-arabia-after-pilot-clash 2026-10-03T09:15:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/flydubai-dubai-tel-aviv-flight-diverts-to-saudi-arabia-after-pilot-clash/9d5b97fc.png Flydubai Dubai–Tel Aviv Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Clash 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/omani-co-pilot-hamam-alhamami-identified-in-alleged-flydubai-mid-air-attack 2026-10-03T09:15:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/omani-co-pilot-hamam-alhamami-identified-in-alleged-flydubai-mid-air-attack/299fb534.png Omani Co-Pilot Hamam Alhamami Identified in Alleged Flydubai Mid-Air Attack 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-bills-registered-in-parliament-to-split-nepal-civil-aviation-authority 2026-10-03T09:15:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/two-bills-registered-in-parliament-to-split-nepal-civil-aviation-authority/a38100a1.png Two Bills Registered in Parliament to Split Nepal Civil Aviation Authority Minister Khadka Raj Paudel has registered two bills in the House of Representatives to separate Nepal’s aviation regulator from its service provider. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cib-arrests-fugitive-convict-sentenced-to-18-years-for-rape 2026-10-03T09:15:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cib-arrests-fugitive-convict-sentenced-to-18-years-for-rape/c6ebf763.png CIB Arrests Fugitive Convict Sentenced to 18 Years for Rape 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/skill-and-employment-fair-opens-in-itahari-with-65-stalls 2026-10-03T09:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/skill-and-employment-fair-opens-in-itahari-with-65-stalls/dda06af7.png Skill and Employment Fair Opens in Itahari with 65 Stalls The seven-day Skill and Employment Fair 2083 has opened in Itahari, where industries and establishments are seeking more than 6,000 workers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-calls-central-committee-meeting 2026-10-03T09:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rastriya-swatantra-party-calls-central-committee-meeting/58b02cb8.png Rastriya Swatantra Party Calls Central Committee Meeting The Rastriya Swatantra Party has called a central committee meeting for today, but details of the agenda have not been made public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-prorogues-federal-parliament-session-from-october-2 2026-10-03T09:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-prorogues-federal-parliament-session-from-october-2/a174a043.png President Paudel Prorogues Federal Parliament Session from October 2 President Ram Chandra Paudel has prorogued the ongoing sessions of both houses of Nepal’s Federal Parliament, effective from midnight on October 2. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russian-drone-attack-disrupts-traffic-on-two-kyiv-bridges 2026-10-03T09:15:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/russian-drone-attack-disrupts-traffic-on-two-kyiv-bridges/218a2a4b.png Russian Drone Attack Disrupts Traffic on Two Kyiv Bridges Traffic on two major bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv was disrupted Friday after a Russian drone attack, the city’s mayor said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janmat-party-s-second-general-convention-begins-in-birgunj 2026-10-03T09:15:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/janmat-party-s-second-general-convention-begins-in-birgunj/e73e3cd9.png Janmat Party's Second General Convention Begins in Birgunj The Janmat Party's second general convention begins in Birgunj, with the inauguration scheduled for 9 am at Om Party Palace in Brahmachok. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-block-major-highways-in-five-districts 2026-10-03T09:15:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/floods-and-landslides-block-major-highways-in-five-districts/c95e69ec.png Floods and Landslides Block Major Highways in Five Districts Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides that have made multiple sections of major highways impassable across five districts, disrupting road transport. https://patrukar.com/en/news/swiss-glaciers-lose-5-5-of-ice-volume-in-second-largest-decline-on-record 2026-10-03T09:15:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/swiss-glaciers-lose-5-5-of-ice-volume-in-second-largest-decline-on-record/a93efa54.png Swiss Glaciers Lose 5.5% of Ice Volume in Second-Largest Decline on Record 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-postpones-15th-general-convention-to-october-4 2026-10-03T09:15:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-postpones-15th-general-convention-to-october-4/a92c9ff1.png Nepali Congress Postpones 15th General Convention to October 4 The Nepali Congress has delayed its 15th General Convention by two days because heavy rainfall disrupted regional conventions and delegate selection in some constituencies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/special-court-convicts-former-security-printing-centre-chief-vikal-poudel 2026-10-03T09:15:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/special-court-convicts-former-security-printing-centre-chief-vikal-poudel/27a1b6a6.png Special Court Convicts Former Security Printing Centre Chief Vikal Poudel 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-damage-halts-6-mw-relekhola-hydropower-project-in-myagdi 2026-10-03T09:15:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/flood-damage-halts-6-mw-relekhola-hydropower-project-in-myagdi/e0711b9c.png Flood Damage Halts 6 MW Relekhola Hydropower Project in Myagdi Floodwaters damaged the Relekhola Hydropower Project’s dam in Narchyang, Myagdi, halting electricity generation since the September 24-27 rains and floods. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-seize-around-120-000-smuggled-excise-stickers-in-rautahat 2026-10-03T09:15:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/armed-police-seize-around-120-000-smuggled-excise-stickers-in-rautahat/e418a72b.png Armed Police Seize Around 120,000 Smuggled Excise Stickers in Rautahat 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/infrastructure-committee-to-discuss-festival-travel-arrangements 2026-10-03T09:15:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/infrastructure-committee-to-discuss-festival-travel-arrangements/9c802e37.png Infrastructure Committee to Discuss Festival Travel Arrangements 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/law-minister-sobita-gautam-says-legal-stability-is-key-to-investment 2026-10-03T09:15:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/law-minister-sobita-gautam-says-legal-stability-is-key-to-investment/e3fe9c79.png Law Minister Sobita Gautam Says Legal Stability Is Key to Investment 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-hold-15th-general-convention-with-digital-promotion 2026-10-03T09:15:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-to-hold-15th-general-convention-with-digital-promotion/9028083b.png Nepali Congress to Hold 15th General Convention with Digital Promotion 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-chief-justice-cholendra-shumsher-jabara-detained-released-after-12-hours 2026-10-03T09:15:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/former-chief-justice-cholendra-shumsher-jabara-detained-released-after-12-hours/33a6f1e5.png Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Jabara Detained, Released After 12 Hours 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kali-gandaki-flood-damage-halts-rahughat-hydropower-test-production 2026-10-03T09:15:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kali-gandaki-flood-damage-halts-rahughat-hydropower-test-production/d62f03e0.png Kali Gandaki Flood Damage Halts Rahughat Hydropower Test Production 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-subcommittee-formed-to-examine-election-police-uniform-procurement 2026-10-03T09:15:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/parliamentary-subcommittee-formed-to-examine-election-police-uniform-procurement/1ce41e22.png Parliamentary Subcommittee Formed to Examine Election Police Uniform Procurement 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/engineer-deepa-karki-and-two-alleged-brokers-charged-in-kageshwari-corruption-case 2026-10-03T09:15:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/engineer-deepa-karki-and-two-alleged-brokers-charged-in-kageshwari-corruption-case/4fe33b2a.png Engineer Deepa Karki and Two Alleged Brokers Charged in Kageshwari Corruption Case 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/salt-trading-corporation-fined-rs-300-000-for-consumer-protection-act-breach 2026-10-03T09:15:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/salt-trading-corporation-fined-rs-300-000-for-consumer-protection-act-breach/3f865ea3.png Salt Trading Corporation Fined Rs 300,000 for Consumer Protection Act Breach 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hor-passes-12-bills-as-parliament-sessions-conclude 2026-10-03T09:15:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/hor-passes-12-bills-as-parliament-sessions-conclude/e0fcd9a4.png HoR Passes 12 Bills as Parliament Sessions Conclude The House of Representatives passed 12 bills during its 62-day second session, while the National Assembly held 52 meetings over 145 days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-says-federal-parliament-has-not-been-weakened 2026-10-03T09:15:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-says-federal-parliament-has-not-been-weakened/ca27d92d.png Speaker Aryal Says Federal Parliament Has Not Been Weakened Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal said the federal parliament remains strong and that he and the institution continue to work. https://patrukar.com/en/news/committee-formed-to-study-myadi-police-uniform-procurement-manish-jha-to-coordinate 2026-10-03T09:15:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/committee-formed-to-study-myadi-police-uniform-procurement-manish-jha-to-coordinate/364f4cfe.png Committee Formed to Study Myadi Police Uniform Procurement, Manish Jha to Coordinate A committee coordinated by Manish Jha will study the procurement of uniforms for temporary police after lawmaker Khagendra Sunar called for a thorough investigation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/federal-parliament-meets-as-ministers-table-bills-in-both-houses 2026-10-03T09:15:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/federal-parliament-meets-as-ministers-table-bills-in-both-houses/e5616a90.png Federal Parliament Meets as Ministers Table Bills in Both Houses Meetings of both Houses of Nepal’s Federal Parliament were held in Kathmandu, with ministers tabling bills and proposing committee referrals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/33-cpn-uml-nominated-central-members-take-oath-of-office 2026-10-03T09:15:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/33-cpn-uml-nominated-central-members-take-oath-of-office/ddba789c.png 33 CPN-UML Nominated Central Members Take Oath of Office 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahakali-flood-damages-dodhara-chandani-suspension-bridge-in-kanchanpur 2026-10-03T09:15:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mahakali-flood-damages-dodhara-chandani-suspension-bridge-in-kanchanpur/67168c5b.png Mahakali Flood Damages Dodhara Chandani Suspension Bridge in Kanchanpur Flooding damaged a pillar of the suspension bridge linking Dodhara Chandani and Bhimdatta Municipality, bringing movement to a halt as engineers assess the damage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-assembly-s-21st-session-concludes-after-52-meetings 2026-10-03T09:15:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/national-assembly-s-21st-session-concludes-after-52-meetings/ea01a07b.png National Assembly’s 21st Session Concludes After 52 Meetings 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-tables-delayed-ministry-replies-in-national-assembly 2026-10-03T09:15:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-tables-delayed-ministry-replies-in-national-assembly/4a0fdc64.png Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Tables Delayed Ministry Replies in National Assembly 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-mobilises-agencies-to-curb-festival-price-hikes-and-black-market 2026-10-03T09:15:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/government-mobilises-agencies-to-curb-festival-price-hikes-and-black-market/2ab04fda.png Government Mobilises Agencies to Curb Festival Price Hikes and Black Market The government has mobilised relevant agencies and plans joint market monitoring to prevent black marketeering and price increases during the festival season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-whip-pariyar-calls-on-government-to-halt-dozer-development-in-the-himalayas 2026-10-03T09:15:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-whip-pariyar-calls-on-government-to-halt-dozer-development-in-the-himalayas/9c74bc40.png RSP Whip Pariyar Calls on Government to Halt ‘Dozer Development’ in the Himalayas 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-to-swear-in-33-nominated-central-committee-members-today 2026-10-03T09:15:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cpn-uml-to-swear-in-33-nominated-central-committee-members-today/910d8d1d.png CPN-UML to Swear In 33 Nominated Central Committee Members Today 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/injured-flydubai-pilot-smit-machchar-moved-to-uae-after-treatment-in-saudi-arabia 2026-10-03T09:15:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/injured-flydubai-pilot-smit-machchar-moved-to-uae-after-treatment-in-saudi-arabia/add2e2b0.png Injured Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchar Moved to UAE After Treatment in Saudi Arabia 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-raises-concern-among-mustang-apple-farmers 2026-10-03T09:16:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-raises-concern-among-mustang-apple-farmers/c52a0334.png Beni-Jomsom Road Blockade Raises Concern Among Mustang Apple Farmers Mustang apple farmers and traders fear road closures caused by floods, landslides and river cutting will delay produce during the peak pre-Dashain season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/strike-by-contract-workers-halts-production-at-government-herbal-company 2026-10-03T09:16:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/strike-by-contract-workers-halts-production-at-government-herbal-company/995420ef.png Strike by Contract Workers Halts Production at Government Herbal Company 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/election-commission-submits-annual-report-for-2082-83-to-president-paudel 2026-10-03T09:16:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/election-commission-submits-annual-report-for-2082-83-to-president-paudel/5fd4e54f.png Election Commission Submits Annual Report for 2082/83 to President Paudel 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-says-federal-parliament-has-not-become-weak 2026-10-03T09:16:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-says-federal-parliament-has-not-become-weak/cf426765.png Speaker Aryal Says Federal Parliament Has Not Become Weak Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal said the Federal Parliament remains strong and effective, with no decline in its dignity, pace of work or accountability. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-nepali-congress-central-members-lose-convention-delegate-elections 2026-10-03T09:16:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/two-nepali-congress-central-members-lose-convention-delegate-elections/5ff4f252.png Two Nepali Congress Central Members Lose Convention Delegate Elections Umesh Jung Rayamajhi and Sharada Devi Koirala were defeated in delegate elections held under the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bindu-kumar-thapa-and-son-saugat-elected-nepali-congress-convention-delegates 2026-10-03T09:16:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bindu-kumar-thapa-and-son-saugat-elected-nepali-congress-convention-delegates/4811cd16.png Bindu Kumar Thapa and Son Saugat Elected Nepali Congress Convention Delegates Gandaki Provincial Assembly member Bindu Kumar Thapa and his son Saugat have both been elected delegates to the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-student-protests-escalate-disrupting-classes-at-more-than-560-schools 2026-10-03T09:16:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/france-student-protests-escalate-disrupting-classes-at-more-than-560-schools/1e759b41.png France Student Protests Escalate, Disrupting Classes at More Than 560 Schools Student protests have spread across France, with fires and clashes reported outside schools and classes disrupted at more than 560 upper secondary schools. https://patrukar.com/en/news/house-of-representatives-unanimously-passes-national-forensic-science-laboratory-bill 2026-10-03T09:16:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/house-of-representatives-unanimously-passes-national-forensic-science-laboratory-bill/12296266.png House of Representatives Unanimously Passes National Forensic Science Laboratory Bill Nepal’s House of Representatives unanimously passed the National Forensic Science Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2083, on September 30, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/186-landless-families-in-dhanusha-receive-land-ownership-certificates 2026-10-03T09:16:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/186-landless-families-in-dhanusha-receive-land-ownership-certificates/772b839b.png 186 Landless Families in Dhanusha Receive Land Ownership Certificates The District Survey Office, Dhanusha, has issued land ownership certificates to 186 landless families in Bateshwar Rural Municipality after a nine-year delay. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-opens-national-electricity-transmission-line-to-private-sector 2026-10-03T09:16:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-opens-national-electricity-transmission-line-to-private-sector/ec8382c4.png Nepal Opens National Electricity Transmission Line to Private Sector Nepal has opened its national electricity transmission line to private-sector use, setting a wheeling charge of Rs 413,000 per megawatt. https://patrukar.com/en/news/heavy-snowfall-strands-41-nepalis-at-humla-s-hilsa-border 2026-10-03T09:16:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/heavy-snowfall-strands-41-nepalis-at-humla-s-hilsa-border/97e4c24d.png Heavy Snowfall Strands 41 Nepalis at Humla’s Hilsa Border Continuous rain and heavy snowfall have blocked the Hilsa-Taklakot route in Humla, leaving 41 Nepalis stranded and disrupting the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-700-arrested-at-jantar-mantar-protest-in-delhi 2026-10-03T09:16:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/more-than-700-arrested-at-jantar-mantar-protest-in-delhi/c95b8f1a.png More Than 700 Arrested at Jantar Mantar Protest in Delhi More than 700 people were reportedly arrested during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-gita-chaudhary-says-ministry-is-serious-about-fertilizer-management 2026-10-03T09:24:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-gita-chaudhary-says-ministry-is-serious-about-fertilizer-management/5f9c1e22.png Minister Gita Chaudhary Says Ministry Is Serious About Fertilizer Management Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary says committees are working to streamline chemical fertilizer supplies and establish clear procedures for organic fertilizer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/munkarna-thapa-appointed-chair-of-singha-durbar-vaidyakhana-development-committee 2026-10-03T10:00:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/munkarna-thapa-appointed-chair-of-singha-durbar-vaidyakhana-development-committee/6e752464.png Munkarna Thapa Appointed Chair of Singha Durbar Vaidyakhana Development Committee The Ministry of Health and Food Sanitation has appointed Munkarna Thapa to lead the Singha Durbar Vaidyakhana Development Committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kakarbhitta-laukahi-road-52-of-eastern-section-blacktopped 2026-10-03T10:00:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kakarbhitta-laukahi-road-52-of-eastern-section-blacktopped/81aac893.png Kakarbhitta-Laukahi Road: 52% of Eastern Section Blacktopped 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/luan-dre-pretorius-breaks-chris-gayle-s-t20-record-with-unbeaten-188 2026-10-03T10:00:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/luan-dre-pretorius-breaks-chris-gayle-s-t20-record-with-unbeaten-188/5bb11112.png Luan-dre Pretorius Breaks Chris Gayle’s T20 Record With Unbeaten 188 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/building-bill-proposes-housing-grants-of-up-to-rs-75-000-for-poor-citizens 2026-10-03T10:00:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/building-bill-proposes-housing-grants-of-up-to-rs-75-000-for-poor-citizens/197acb6f.png Building Bill Proposes Housing Grants of Up to Rs 75,000 for Poor Citizens 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-sets-strict-code-of-conduct-for-15th-general-convention 2026-10-03T10:00:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-sets-strict-code-of-conduct-for-15th-general-convention/424bb8d5.png Nepali Congress Sets Strict Code of Conduct for 15th General Convention 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-sets-up-health-desk-with-30-health-workers 2026-10-03T10:01:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-sets-up-health-desk-with-30-health-workers/50bd8db2.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Sets Up Health Desk with 30 Health Workers 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kshitij-poudel-appointed-chair-of-bharatpur-hospital-development-committee 2026-10-03T10:01:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kshitij-poudel-appointed-chair-of-bharatpur-hospital-development-committee/b4848f98.png Kshitij Poudel Appointed Chair of Bharatpur Hospital Development Committee Kshitij Poudel has been appointed chair of the Bharatpur Hospital Development Committee, with Nawaraj Timilsina and Anita Khadka named as members. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ba-ek-yoddha-enters-second-week-with-rs-11-1-million-in-gross-earnings 2026-10-03T10:06:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ba-ek-yoddha-enters-second-week-with-rs-11-1-million-in-gross-earnings/489f58b6.png Ba: Ek Yoddha Enters Second Week With Rs 11.1 Million in Gross Earnings 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/irrigation-department-launches-groundwater-program-for-returning-migrant-youth 2026-10-03T10:12:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/irrigation-department-launches-groundwater-program-for-returning-migrant-youth/12b67b03.png Irrigation Department Launches Groundwater Program for Returning Migrant Youth The Department of Water Resources and Irrigation has introduced a special groundwater irrigation program to promote agricultural entrepreneurship among youth returning from foreign employment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-seize-more-than-1-102-kg-of-marijuana-in-siraha 2026-10-03T10:30:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/armed-police-seize-more-than-1-102-kg-of-marijuana-in-siraha/c370210d.png Armed Police Seize More Than 1,102 Kg of Marijuana in Siraha 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/g7-agrees-to-release-100-million-barrels-of-oil-from-strategic-reserves 2026-10-03T10:42:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/g7-agrees-to-release-100-million-barrels-of-oil-from-strategic-reserves/ada6b5f3.png G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil From Strategic Reserves 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rahu-ghat-hydropower-structures-stall-beni-jomsom-road-reopening 2026-10-03T10:42:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rahu-ghat-hydropower-structures-stall-beni-jomsom-road-reopening/3a13d481.png Rahu Ghat Hydropower Structures Stall Beni–Jomsom Road Reopening 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-damaged-besisahar-chame-road-repairs-expected-to-take-about-a-week 2026-10-03T10:48:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/flood-damaged-besisahar-chame-road-repairs-expected-to-take-about-a-week/ec2f5131.png Flood-Damaged Besisahar–Chame Road Repairs Expected to Take About a Week Four days of continuous rainfall triggered floods, landslides and river cutting that damaged several sections of the Dumre–Besisahar–Chame road in Lamjung. https://patrukar.com/en/news/election-commission-consults-24-political-parties-on-electoral-reforms 2026-10-03T11:18:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/election-commission-consults-24-political-parties-on-electoral-reforms/f70bb720.png Election Commission Consults 24 Political Parties on Electoral Reforms Nepal’s Election Commission discussed voter participation, overseas voting, voter-roll accuracy and other electoral reforms with 24 political parties. https://patrukar.com/en/news/delhi-protest-calls-for-election-commissioner-gyanesh-kumar-s-resignation 2026-10-03T11:30:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/delhi-protest-calls-for-election-commissioner-gyanesh-kumar-s-resignation/6aa691ad.png Delhi Protest Calls for Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-in-siraha-with-110-76-kg-of-cannabis-near-india-border 2026-10-03T11:42:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-arrested-in-siraha-with-110-76-kg-of-cannabis-near-india-border/a5a58588.png Three Arrested in Siraha With 110.76 Kg of Cannabis Near India Border Armed Police Force personnel arrested three people in Siraha and seized 110.76 kg of cannabis allegedly being carried towards the Indian border. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ganesh-parajuli-sworn-in-as-chair-of-parliamentary-climate-and-disaster-committee 2026-10-03T12:00:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ganesh-parajuli-sworn-in-as-chair-of-parliamentary-climate-and-disaster-committee/e54ae368.png Ganesh Parajuli Sworn in as Chair of Parliamentary Climate and Disaster Committee 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ganesh-parajuli-elected-unopposed-as-chair-of-parliamentary-disaster-committee 2026-10-03T12:00:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ganesh-parajuli-elected-unopposed-as-chair-of-parliamentary-disaster-committee/87696324.png Ganesh Parajuli Elected Unopposed as Chair of Parliamentary Disaster Committee 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-elected-aiib-vice-chair-as-finance-minister-wagle-returns-from-doha 2026-10-03T12:18:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-elected-aiib-vice-chair-as-finance-minister-wagle-returns-from-doha/863a0283.png Nepal Elected AIIB Vice-Chair as Finance Minister Wagle Returns from Doha 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-sunil-sharma-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-03T12:30:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dr-sunil-sharma-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary/84ff8a92.png Dr Sunil Sharma Announces Bid for Nepali Congress General Secretary 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/16-day-mahalakshmi-fast-concludes-with-rituals-in-kavrepalanchok 2026-10-03T12:30:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/16-day-mahalakshmi-fast-concludes-with-rituals-in-kavrepalanchok/0988022a.png 16-Day Mahalakshmi Fast Concludes with Rituals in Kavrepalanchok Devotees in Banepa, Kavrepalanchok, formally conclude the 16-day Mahalakshmi fast with religious rituals after daily worship and prayers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-sez-industries-export-goods-worth-rs-4-5-billion-in-seven-years 2026-10-03T12:30:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-sez-industries-export-goods-worth-rs-4-5-billion-in-seven-years/935587a0.png Nepal SEZ Industries Export Goods Worth Rs 4.5 Billion in Seven Years 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/golden-marshi-paddy-fields-signal-approaching-harvest-in-jumla 2026-10-03T12:30:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/golden-marshi-paddy-fields-signal-approaching-harvest-in-jumla/703d5997.png Golden Marshi Paddy Fields Signal Approaching Harvest in Jumla Marshi paddy fields along the Tila and Hima rivers have turned golden and brown as harvest season approaches in Jumla. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-hosts-b2b-tourism-event-to-build-ties-with-northeast-india 2026-10-03T12:36:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pokhara-hosts-b2b-tourism-event-to-build-ties-with-northeast-india/5853930e.png Pokhara Hosts B2B Tourism Event to Build Ties With Northeast India Tourism and business representatives from Pokhara and Northeast India met at a B2B event aimed at promoting cooperation between the two regions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/global-life-expectancy-nearly-returns-to-pre-covid-19-level-who-says 2026-10-03T12:36:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/global-life-expectancy-nearly-returns-to-pre-covid-19-level-who-says/8de5e985.png Global Life Expectancy Nearly Returns to Pre-COVID-19 Level, WHO Says 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nike-loses-ground-as-it-fights-to-defend-sportswear-market-dominance 2026-10-03T12:36:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nike-loses-ground-as-it-fights-to-defend-sportswear-market-dominance/4de670f1.png Nike Loses Ground as It Fights to Defend Sportswear Market Dominance 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kakarbhitta-laukahi-road-to-be-linked-to-international-road-network 2026-10-03T12:36:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kakarbhitta-laukahi-road-to-be-linked-to-international-road-network/1a86fea2.png Kakarbhitta–Laukahi Road to Be Linked to International Road Network The Kakarbhitta–Laukahi road section is being connected to the international road network, in a development described as significant for infrastructure and the economy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/everest-bank-signs-discount-deal-with-delhi-s-medanta-hospital 2026-10-03T12:37:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/everest-bank-signs-discount-deal-with-delhi-s-medanta-hospital/09cb2814.png Everest Bank Signs Discount Deal with Delhi's Medanta Hospital Everest Bank customers will receive concessions on health check-up services at Medanta Hospital (The Medicity) in New Delhi under a new agreement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sher-bahadur-deuba-and-arzu-rana-elected-nepali-congress-regional-delegates 2026-10-03T12:37:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sher-bahadur-deuba-and-arzu-rana-elected-nepali-congress-regional-delegates/abd90a74.png Sher Bahadur Deuba and Arzu Rana Elected Nepali Congress Regional Delegates 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhojpur-farmers-turn-to-macadamia-nuts-for-commercial-farming 2026-10-03T12:37:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bhojpur-farmers-turn-to-macadamia-nuts-for-commercial-farming/78bb5eed.png Bhojpur Farmers Turn to Macadamia Nuts for Commercial Farming Farmers in Bhojpur district are expanding commercial macadamia nut cultivation because the crop suffers less damage from monkeys and fetches good market prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bill-to-guarantee-housing-for-low-income-families-registered-in-parliament 2026-10-03T12:37:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bill-to-guarantee-housing-for-low-income-families-registered-in-parliament/233e7e0f.png Bill to Guarantee Housing for Low-Income Families Registered in Parliament 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ajaybabu-shivakoti-to-contest-nepali-congress-general-secretary-post 2026-10-03T12:37:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ajaybabu-shivakoti-to-contest-nepali-congress-general-secretary-post/42106604.png Ajaybabu Shivakoti to Contest Nepali Congress General Secretary Post 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-rebel-candidate-dr-devraj-roka-appointed-bagmati-planning-commission-vice-chair 2026-10-03T12:37:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/uml-rebel-candidate-dr-devraj-roka-appointed-bagmati-planning-commission-vice-chair/f281a6c5.png UML-Rebel Candidate Dr Devraj Roka Appointed Bagmati Planning Commission Vice-Chair 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/top-political-leaders-to-attend-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-opening 2026-10-03T12:37:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/top-political-leaders-to-attend-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-opening/dc246bb2.png Top Political Leaders to Attend Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Opening 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/laligurans-from-12-gaun-2-released-featuring-samir-and-krishu 2026-10-03T12:37:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/laligurans-from-12-gaun-2-released-featuring-samir-and-krishu/679997e6.png 'Laligurans' from '12 Gaun 2' Released, Featuring Samir and Krishu 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-metropolitan-city-to-send-official-correspondence-by-post 2026-10-03T12:37:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-metropolitan-city-to-send-official-correspondence-by-post/b776f2ee.png Kathmandu Metropolitan City to Send Official Correspondence by Post Kathmandu Metropolitan City has signed an agreement with the Gaushala Postal Office in Dillibazar to dispatch official correspondence through the postal service. https://patrukar.com/en/news/furkhekhola-alternative-road-to-close-for-five-hours 2026-10-03T12:37:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/furkhekhola-alternative-road-to-close-for-five-hours/a55f677e.png Furkhekhola Alternative Road to Close for Five Hours 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/climate-victims-urge-nepal-to-prioritise-climate-justice-in-new-policy 2026-10-03T12:37:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/climate-victims-urge-nepal-to-prioritise-climate-justice-in-new-policy/ef61327a.png Climate Victims Urge Nepal to Prioritise Climate Justice in New Policy People affected by climate change are calling for Nepal’s new climate policy to prioritise accountability, community voices and responsibility for climate-related losses. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-oli-and-prachanda-to-share-stage-at-nepali-congress-convention 2026-10-03T12:37:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ravi-oli-and-prachanda-to-share-stage-at-nepali-congress-convention/309107f0.png Ravi, Oli and Prachanda to Share Stage at Nepali Congress Convention Ravi, Oli and Prachanda are set to participate in the Nepali Congress convention, bringing the three leaders together on one stage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shrawan-mukarung-releases-new-poetry-collection-in-kathmandu 2026-10-03T12:37:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/shrawan-mukarung-releases-new-poetry-collection-in-kathmandu/1eeb74ad.png Shrawan Mukarung Releases New Poetry Collection in Kathmandu Shrawan Mukarung's new poetry collection, "Aawaj Naipugne Meghko Ujyalo," has been released in Kathmandu, 16 years after his previous collection. https://patrukar.com/en/news/alternative-road-in-dhading-to-close-for-five-hours-for-maintenance 2026-10-03T12:37:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/alternative-road-in-dhading-to-close-for-five-hours-for-maintenance/789e4765.png Alternative Road in Dhading to Close for Five Hours for Maintenance Traffic on the Parewatar–Pipaltar–Adamtar–Belintar–Mastar road in Dhading will be halted for five hours today for maintenance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-in-kathmandu-for-selling-expired-food-with-fake-labels 2026-10-03T12:38:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/two-arrested-in-kathmandu-for-selling-expired-food-with-fake-labels/f1991c4b.png Two Arrested in Kathmandu for Selling Expired Food With Fake Labels 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-patharishanishchare-gold-cup-kicks-off-in-morang 2026-10-03T12:38:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/third-patharishanishchare-gold-cup-kicks-off-in-morang/3c172afb.png Third Patharishanishchare Gold Cup Kicks Off in Morang 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fraud-complaint-filed-over-sahara-nepal-cooperative-election-in-jhapa 2026-10-03T12:38:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/fraud-complaint-filed-over-sahara-nepal-cooperative-election-in-jhapa/cc5e6074.png Fraud Complaint Filed Over Sahara Nepal Cooperative Election in Jhapa 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahakali-river-water-level-likely-to-rise-48-hour-alert-issued 2026-10-03T12:38:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mahakali-river-water-level-likely-to-rise-48-hour-alert-issued/54aec5ca.png Mahakali River Water Level Likely to Rise, 48-Hour Alert Issued 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/besisahar-chame-road-reopens-after-six-day-flood-and-landslide-blockage 2026-10-03T12:38:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/besisahar-chame-road-reopens-after-six-day-flood-and-landslide-blockage/7a64f01a.png Besisahar–Chame Road Reopens After Six-Day Flood and Landslide Blockage The Besisahar–Chame road has reopened to vehicles after floods and landslides blocked the route for six days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pratap-poudel-elected-unopposed-as-nepali-congress-convention-delegate-from-baglung 2026-10-03T12:59:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pratap-poudel-elected-unopposed-as-nepali-congress-convention-delegate-from-baglung/734659ec.png Pratap Poudel Elected Unopposed as Nepali Congress Convention Delegate from Baglung 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/repair-begins-on-beni-jomsom-korala-road-after-damage-at-46-sites 2026-10-03T13:05:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/repair-begins-on-beni-jomsom-korala-road-after-damage-at-46-sites/6a1495cc.png Repair Begins on Beni-Jomsom-Korala Road After Damage at 46 Sites Maintenance has started from both Beni and Jomsom after floods, landslides and river cutting damaged 46 locations along the 202-kilometre road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/energy-minister-shrestha-directs-faster-budget-and-programme-implementation 2026-10-03T13:05:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/energy-minister-shrestha-directs-faster-budget-and-programme-implementation/89d8b7fe.png Energy Minister Shrestha Directs Faster Budget and Programme Implementation 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulekhani-dam-safe-energy-minister-says-after-site-inspection 2026-10-03T13:11:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kulekhani-dam-safe-energy-minister-says-after-site-inspection/831667ed.png Kulekhani Dam Safe, Energy Minister Says After Site Inspection 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-provide-meals-but-not-lodging-for-15th-general-convention-delegates 2026-10-03T13:17:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-to-provide-meals-but-not-lodging-for-15th-general-convention-delegates/775a6a60.png Nepali Congress to Provide Meals but Not Lodging for 15th General Convention Delegates 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-leader-radheshyam-pathak-s-11-family-members-selected-as-regional-delegates 2026-10-03T13:17:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-leader-radheshyam-pathak-s-11-family-members-selected-as-regional-delegates/4754611d.png Nepali Congress Leader Radheshyam Pathak’s 11 Family Members Selected as Regional Delegates 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). https://patrukar.com/en/news/clash-disrupts-nepali-congress-sunsari-4-convention-vote-counting-suspended 2026-10-03T13:35:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/clash-disrupts-nepali-congress-sunsari-4-convention-vote-counting-suspended/c2fb9281.png Clash Disrupts Nepali Congress Sunsari-4 Convention, Vote Counting Suspended 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-pledges-legal-push-to-protect-newar-heritage 2026-10-03T13:41:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-pledges-legal-push-to-protect-newar-heritage/9083517b.png Speaker Aryal Pledges Legal Push to Protect Newar Heritage 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-police-chief-says-road-safety-is-everyone-s-responsibility 2026-10-03T13:59:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-police-chief-says-road-safety-is-everyone-s-responsibility/5492590c.png Kathmandu Police Chief Says Road Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility Kathmandu Valley Police Chief Sushil Singh Rathaur says reducing road accidents requires the joint effort of drivers, traffic police and citizens. https://patrukar.com/en/news/max-tiger-energy-drink-launches-dashain-dhamaka-offer-with-yamaha-bikes-and-proton-car 2026-10-03T14:05:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/max-tiger-energy-drink-launches-dashain-dhamaka-offer-with-yamaha-bikes-and-proton-car/addcb2df.png Max Tiger Energy Drink Launches Dashain Dhamaka Offer with Yamaha Bikes and Proton Car Max Tiger Energy Drink has announced its Dashain Dhamaka scheme, offering 36 Yamaha bikes and scooters and a Proton car as the bumper prize. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslides-block-road-leaving-kagbeni-quiet-during-sorha-shraddha 2026-10-03T14:14:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/landslides-block-road-leaving-kagbeni-quiet-during-sorha-shraddha/82604369.png Landslides Block Road, Leaving Kagbeni Quiet During Sorha Shraddha 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. https://patrukar.com/en/news/monsoon-withdrawal-begins-in-western-nepal 2026-10-03T14:14:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/monsoon-withdrawal-begins-in-western-nepal/5c084f09.png Monsoon Withdrawal Begins in Western Nepal Nepal’s monsoon has begun withdrawing from western regions, with Sudurpashchim, Karnali and western Lumbini reported clear of monsoon conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-suspected-in-separate-security-incidents-in-the-us-and-uk 2026-10-03T14:41:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/iran-suspected-in-separate-security-incidents-in-the-us-and-uk/3bfa47f5.png Iran Suspected in Separate Security Incidents in the US and UK Leaders in the United States and United Kingdom have suggested possible Iranian involvement in two security incidents, but no direct link had been publicly confirmed as of Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-s-exports-rise-17-6-percent-to-2-94-billion-in-september 2026-10-03T14:59:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pakistan-s-exports-rise-17-6-percent-to-2-94-billion-in-september/66107420.png Pakistan’s Exports Rise 17.6 Percent to $2.94 Billion in September Pakistan’s exports increased 17.6 percent year-on-year to $2.94 billion in September, while the trade deficit widened, preliminary data show. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bill-proposes-fines-of-up-to-rs-1-5-million-for-airline-overcharging 2026-10-03T15:11:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-bill-proposes-fines-of-up-to-rs-1-5-million-for-airline-overcharging/f26d769e.png Nepal Bill Proposes Fines of Up to Rs 1.5 Million for Airline Overcharging A bill before Nepal’s federal parliament proposes fines of up to Rs 1.5 million for airlines that charge passengers more than approved airfares, particularly during festivals, emergencies or disasters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-recovers-about-rs-110-million-from-cooperative-loan-defaulters 2026-10-03T15:14:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/government-recovers-about-rs-110-million-from-cooperative-loan-defaulters/03bc4c0a.png Government Recovers About Rs 110 Million from Cooperative Loan Defaulters The Loan Recovery Tribunal office recovered about Rs 110 million from cooperative borrowers by Ashoj 15 of the current fiscal year through settlements and enforcement in 27 cases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslides-hit-kaligandaki-corridor-at-46-locations-disrupting-transport 2026-10-03T15:20:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/landslides-hit-kaligandaki-corridor-at-46-locations-disrupting-transport/1690b382.png Landslides Hit Kaligandaki Corridor at 46 Locations, Disrupting Transport Continuous rainfall since Ashoj 8 has triggered landslides and other damage at 46 locations along the Kaligandaki Corridor, disrupting transport and affecting the Korala route to the Nepal-China border. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-releases-160-million-for-humanitarian-aid-in-12-crisis-hit-countries 2026-10-03T15:29:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/un-releases-160-million-for-humanitarian-aid-in-12-crisis-hit-countries/883a8015.png UN Releases $160 Million for Humanitarian Aid in 12 Crisis-Hit Countries The UN has released $160 million from its emergency fund to provide life-saving assistance to people affected by severe humanitarian crises in 12 countries and regions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/himalaya-airlines-launches-direct-kathmandu-hangzhou-flights 2026-10-03T15:35:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/himalaya-airlines-launches-direct-kathmandu-hangzhou-flights/0fc038f9.png Himalaya Airlines Launches Direct Kathmandu–Hangzhou Flights Himalaya Airlines has launched direct flights connecting Kathmandu and Hangzhou, with the service announced on October 1, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-begins-delegate-registration-for-15th-general-convention 2026-10-03T15:59:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-begins-delegate-registration-for-15th-general-convention/a9102284.png Nepali Congress Begins Delegate Registration for 15th General Convention The Nepali Congress began registering delegates for its 15th General Convention at the party office in Sanepa, with separate rooms arranged for each province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-disrupt-schooling-for-1-000-students-in-baglung 2026-10-03T15:59:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/floods-and-landslides-disrupt-schooling-for-1-000-students-in-baglung/a7bb8763.png Floods and Landslides Disrupt Schooling for 1,000 Students in Baglung Flood and landslide damage in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-4 has disrupted education for around 1,000 students, damaging homes, school materials and a local school. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-beat-pakistan-to-win-asian-games-men-s-cricket-gold 2026-10-03T16:02:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-beat-pakistan-to-win-asian-games-men-s-cricket-gold/fdd985ea.png India Beat Pakistan to Win Asian Games Men’s Cricket Gold India defeated Pakistan in the final to claim the men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games, according to a report published October 3, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-extends-jitiya-festival-greetings-highlights-mutual-respect 2026-10-03T16:11:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-extends-jitiya-festival-greetings-highlights-mutual-respect/a7333fd1.png President Paudel Extends Jitiya Festival Greetings, Highlights Mutual Respect President Ramchandra Paudel wished happiness, peace and prosperity to Nepalis celebrating Jitiya, saying the festival promotes mutual respect, family unity and cultural diversity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-proposes-aviation-safety-bill-with-fines-of-up-to-rs-2-5-million 2026-10-03T16:20:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-proposes-aviation-safety-bill-with-fines-of-up-to-rs-2-5-million/307b9311.png Nepal Proposes Aviation Safety Bill With Fines of Up to Rs 2.5 Million A proposed bill would penalize airlines flying without insurance, fine unruly passengers and give technical inspectors authority to shut down airports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-airlines-needs-urgent-structural-reforms-tourism-minister-paudel-says 2026-10-03T16:20:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-airlines-needs-urgent-structural-reforms-tourism-minister-paudel-says/9e5c93e8.png Nepal Airlines Needs Urgent Structural Reforms, Tourism Minister Paudel Says Tourism Minister Khadakraj Paudel says Nepal Airlines is in an extremely fragile financial and managerial condition and that reforms must come before adding aircraft. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-arranges-kathmandu-hotels-for-15th-convention-delegates 2026-10-03T16:35:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-arranges-kathmandu-hotels-for-15th-convention-delegates/e41b5d8b.png Nepali Congress Arranges Kathmandu Hotels for 15th Convention Delegates The Nepali Congress has booked hotels across Kathmandu for delegates attending its 15th National Convention, which begins Sunday at Bhrikutimandap. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-pledges-legislation-to-protect-newar-heritage 2026-10-03T16:41:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-pledges-legislation-to-protect-newar-heritage/c5e2d81a.png Speaker Aryal Pledges Legislation to Protect Newar Heritage House Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal says laws will be introduced to safeguard Newar language, arts, culture and heritage, with particular focus on Lalitpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-makes-cctv-cameras-mandatory-at-all-annual-exam-centers 2026-10-03T16:41:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/tribhuvan-university-makes-cctv-cameras-mandatory-at-all-annual-exam-centers/d7a6135c.png Tribhuvan University Makes CCTV Cameras Mandatory at All Annual Exam Centers Tribhuvan University's Office of the Controller of Examinations has made CCTV cameras mandatory at all centers conducting annual examinations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-factions-prepare-rival-general-conventions 2026-10-03T16:47:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-factions-prepare-rival-general-conventions/0c6601d3.png Nepali Congress Factions Prepare Rival General Conventions Nepali Congress factions led by Gagan Kumar Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba are preparing separate general conventions amid a dispute that has reached the Supreme Court. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-central-committee-meeting-opens-with-distribution-of-jumla-apples 2026-10-03T16:50:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-central-committee-meeting-opens-with-distribution-of-jumla-apples/33dc1eb6.png RSP Central Committee Meeting Opens with Distribution of Jumla Apples The Rastriya Swatantra Party’s central committee meeting began at its Banasthali office on Saturday, with members receiving apples from Jumla. https://patrukar.com/en/news/monsoon-withdrawal-begins-in-nepal-starting-from-sudurpaschim 2026-10-03T16:50:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/monsoon-withdrawal-begins-in-nepal-starting-from-sudurpaschim/f88c5ce1.png Monsoon Withdrawal Begins in Nepal, Starting from Sudurpaschim Nepal's Meteorological Forecasting Division says this year's monsoon began withdrawing on October 3, with most of Sudurpaschim and Karnali already affected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prakash-sharan-mahat-accuses-nepali-congress-leadership-of-rsp-isation 2026-10-03T17:32:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prakash-sharan-mahat-accuses-nepali-congress-leadership-of-rsp-isation/2b531788.png Prakash Sharan Mahat Accuses Nepali Congress Leadership of ‘RSP-isation’ Nepali Congress leader Prakash Sharan Mahat says the party leadership is weakening its ideology and institutions while pursuing personality-centred politics. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-says-education-must-build-responsible-citizens 2026-10-03T17:47:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-says-education-must-build-responsible-citizens/59538565.png President Paudel Says Education Must Build Responsible Citizens At St. Xavier's School's 75th anniversary ceremony in Lalitpur, President Ram Chandra Paudel called for education that develops knowledge, character and civic responsibility. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stage-construction-begins-at-kathmandu-s-khulamanch-for-nepali-congress-15th-convention 2026-10-03T17:47:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/stage-construction-begins-at-kathmandu-s-khulamanch-for-nepali-congress-15th-convention/587a2eb7.png Stage Construction Begins at Kathmandu’s Khulamanch for Nepali Congress 15th Convention Stage construction and other preparations are underway at Khulamanch in Kathmandu for the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-province-to-screen-for-skin-diseases-in-all-districts 2026-10-03T17:47:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lumbini-province-to-screen-for-skin-diseases-in-all-districts/b2a1c241.png Lumbini Province to Screen for Skin Diseases in All Districts Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya says a province-wide screening campaign will prioritise identifying and treating leprosy cases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-women-s-chamber-to-launch-chamber-bazar-in-kathmandu-on-october-3 2026-10-03T17:50:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-women-s-chamber-to-launch-chamber-bazar-in-kathmandu-on-october-3/07898723.png Nepal Women’s Chamber to Launch Chamber Bazar in Kathmandu on October 3 The Chamber Bazar will showcase food grains, clothing and handicrafts, with the aim of promoting products made by women entrepreneurs and expanding trade. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gyanendra-shahi-thanks-rabi-lamichhane-for-promoting-jumla-apples 2026-10-03T18:02:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gyanendra-shahi-thanks-rabi-lamichhane-for-promoting-jumla-apples/a64edf1d.png Gyanendra Shahi Thanks Rabi Lamichhane for Promoting Jumla Apples Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi praised chairman Rabi Lamichhane for distributing Jumla apples and urged the government to curb apple imports to support local farmers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-in-kailali-after-police-officers-assaulted-over-smuggled-goods 2026-10-03T18:02:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-arrested-in-kailali-after-police-officers-assaulted-over-smuggled-goods/3c3cf827.png Three Arrested in Kailali After Police Officers Assaulted Over Smuggled Goods Three people were arrested in Bhajani Municipality, Kailali, after two police officers were assaulted while trying to seize illegal goods brought from India on a motorcycle. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aloft-kathmandu-thamel-named-nepal-s-leading-hotel-2026 2026-10-03T18:11:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/aloft-kathmandu-thamel-named-nepal-s-leading-hotel-2026/31469474.png Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Named Nepal’s Leading Hotel 2026 Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has won the Nepal’s Leading Hotel 2026 title at the World Travel Awards. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-shrestha-urges-nea-staff-to-improve-electricity-service-delivery 2026-10-03T18:11:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-shrestha-urges-nea-staff-to-improve-electricity-service-delivery/91130889.png Minister Shrestha Urges NEA Staff to Improve Electricity Service Delivery Energy Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha has directed Nepal Electricity Authority employees to make electricity services more effective, efficient and consumer-focused. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-imposes-strict-code-of-conduct-for-15th-general-convention-candidates 2026-10-03T18:17:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-imposes-strict-code-of-conduct-for-15th-general-convention-candidates/ddea7004.png Nepali Congress Imposes Strict Code of Conduct for 15th General Convention Candidates The Nepali Congress Central Election Committee has issued a four-point code of conduct for candidates and aspirants, warning of action for violations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-says-jitiya-festival-promotes-harmony-and-family-unity 2026-10-03T18:17:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-says-jitiya-festival-promotes-harmony-and-family-unity/751825c6.png President Paudel Says Jitiya Festival Promotes Harmony and Family Unity President Ramchandra Paudel said Jitiya promotes mutual respect, harmony, family unity and respect for women while helping preserve Nepal’s cultural traditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/geologists-begin-field-study-of-landslide-areas-in-myagdi 2026-10-03T18:17:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/geologists-begin-field-study-of-landslide-areas-in-myagdi/0501c285.png Geologists Begin Field Study of Landslide Areas in Myagdi A team led by Nepal Geological Society President Bhaskar Khatiwada is studying landslide-prone sites above Khareni Kholsa, Khoriya Pakho and Campus Chowk that threaten Beni Bazaar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/latvia-holds-parliamentary-election-amid-security-and-cost-of-living-concerns 2026-10-03T18:35:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/latvia-holds-parliamentary-election-amid-security-and-cost-of-living-concerns/64208b76.png Latvia Holds Parliamentary Election Amid Security and Cost-of-Living Concerns Latvians are voting in a parliamentary election shaped by concerns over neighbouring Russia and rising living costs, with the latest SKDS poll putting the centre-right United List in the lead. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ramjivi-panth-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 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