https://patrukar.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-reclaims-over-705-ropani-of-encroached-land 2026-11-04T19:29:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3442/1791524418_titu-20kai-20titu-20kai-2098.jpg Tribhuvan University reclaims over 705 ropani of encroached land Tribhuvan University has reclaimed more than 705 ropani of its land in the Kathmandu Valley from occupying bodies, associations and individuals, following a six-month effort by the Ministry of Education and Sports and the university, Minister Sasmit Pokharel said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-alleges-planned-conspiracy-vows-political-and-legal-response 2026-11-04T20:21:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-journalists-association-urges-president-to-reject-press-council-ordinance 2026-11-04T20:21:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3451/fng-press_lwtVBHn3xj.webp Nepal Journalists Association Urges President to Reject Press Council Ordinance The journalists’ association has asked President Ram Chandra Paudel not to certify a proposed amendment to the Press Council Nepal Act, citing a lack of stakeholder consultation and concerns about investigations, fines and compensation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-oil-corporation-s-erp-project-nears-full-handover-after-five-and-a-half-years 2026-11-04T20:19:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3450/noc-erp_W14RZaARQa.webp Nepal Oil Corporation's ERP project nears full handover after five and a half years Nepal Oil Corporation's ERP project, costing around Rs 228.7 million, has reached its final stage after five and a half years, with its first phase implemented and full handover now underway, according to project chief Pradeep Kumar Yadav. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-gurung-instructs-police-to-serve-citizens-better-as-dr-manoj-kc-receives-igp-insignia 2026-11-04T20:19:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3449/1-igp-manoj-kc-npl-2_NKdy87Rg3p.webp Home Minister Gurung Instructs Police to Serve Citizens Better as Dr. Manoj KC Receives IGP Insignia Home Minister Sudhan Gurung conferred the insignia of rank on newly appointed Inspector General of Police Dr. Manoj KC in Kathmandu on Wednesday and directed the police organization to work effectively in peace and security, crime control, disaster management and citizen services, saying the gap between citizens and the police must no longer remain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepathya-concert-at-sikkim-s-paljor-stadium-draws-historic-crowd 2026-11-04T20:18:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3448/08-Nepathya-frontman-Amrit-Gurung-performing-in-Gangtok-1024x486.jpg Nepathya concert at Sikkim's Paljor Stadium draws historic crowd Nepathya's concert at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok drew a crowd residents called the largest Sikkim has ever seen, a historic moment for lovers of Nepali music. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bangladesh-garment-wage-board-agrees-to-raise-minimum-wage-after-protests 2026-11-04T20:18:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3447/bangaladesh-original.jpg Bangladesh Garment Wage Board Agrees to Raise Minimum Wage After Protests Bangladesh’s garment industry wage board has agreed to raise workers’ minimum wage after five days of protests and sporadic clashes. The agreement was announced in Dhaka on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-igp-kc-pledges-police-that-inspire-trust-not-fear 2026-11-04T19:43:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3446/IGP-Manoj-KC-NPL-6-1024x682.jpg New IGP KC pledges police that inspire trust, not fear Newly appointed IGP Dr. Manoj Kumar KC says rebuilding public trust in the Nepal Police is his top priority, vowing a force that inspires confidence rather than fear, operational autonomy and freedom from party influence, with cyber fraud, crypto, drugs and trafficking flagged as key challenges. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trekking-agency-fined-rs-50-000-for-taking-belgian-tourists-toward-dolpo-buddha-without-permit 2026-11-04T19:43:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3445/adhyagaman-bibghag-400x220.png Trekking Agency Fined Rs 50,000 for Taking Belgian Tourists Toward Dolpo Buddha Without Permit The Department of Immigration fined Garima Bhoyaj Travels Tours and Treks after it tried to take two Belgian citizens into Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality, a restricted area, without the required trekking permit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/energy-minister-shrestha-directs-uninterrupted-power-supply-during-festivals-orders-dry-season-preparation 2026-11-04T19:41:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3444/1793798049_birajbhakta.jpg Energy Minister Shrestha Directs Uninterrupted Power Supply During Festivals, Orders Dry-Season Preparation Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has directed bodies under his ministry to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during the festive season with no outages during Tihar, and to begin advance preparation and planned work for managing power supply in the dry season that follows. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-warns-government-to-end-rule-of-fear 2026-11-04T19:31:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3443/congress_6PWPtznfiC.webp Nepali Congress Warns Government to End ‘Rule of Fear’ The Nepali Congress accused the government of arbitrary and authoritarian conduct, warning it would use political and legal means to resist alleged misuse of state machinery and suppression of the opposition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-chair-lingden-warns-of-authoritarianism-being-established-under-guise-of-public-support 2026-11-04T18:50:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3432/rajendra-lingdeng-400x220.png RPP Chair Lingden warns of authoritarianism being established under guise of public support RPP Chair Rajendra Lingden warned Wednesday that authoritarianism is taking root in Nepal under the guise of public support, citing the IGP's removal and detentions at the PM's Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bishwaprakash-sharma-says-spectacle-unfolding-in-singha-durbar 2026-11-04T19:12:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3441/congress-1793793045_enSzAUkA23.webp Bishwaprakash Sharma Says 'Spectacle' Unfolding in Singha Durbar Nepali Congress senior vice-president Bishwaprakash Sharma has accused the government of wrong activities, saying a "spectacle" is unfolding in Singha Durbar. He made the remarks at a press conference at the party's central office in Sanepa, Kathmandu, on Wednesday evening. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-alleges-government-sponsored-conspiracy-against-party-convention-calls-financial-irregularity-claims-completely-false 2026-11-04T18:54:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3440/bishwoprakash_XBHYmB7Mbu.webp Nepali Congress Alleges Government-Sponsored Conspiracy Against Party Convention, Calls Financial Irregularity Claims 'Completely False' Nepali Congress senior vice-president Bishwa Prakash Sharma has alleged a government-sponsored conspiracy against the party's general convention, dismissing financial irregularity claims as completely false. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-sanskrit-university-to-establish-yogi-naraharinath-research-centre 2026-11-04T18:53:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3439/1793716693_6.png Nepal Sanskrit University to Establish Yogi Naraharinath Research Centre Nepal Sanskrit University has decided to establish the Rashtraguru Yogi Naraharinath Research and Innovation Centre to promote and modernise research into Sanskrit literature. Its 79th assembly meeting also approved a budget of Rs 1.585 billion for fiscal year 2083/084. https://patrukar.com/en/news/igp-dan-bahadur-karki-says-he-will-challenge-cabinet-decision-in-court 2026-11-04T18:53:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3438/danbahadur_karki1775641341_owcPItv1o6.webp IGP Dan Bahadur Karki Says He Will Challenge Cabinet Decision in Court Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki has reportedly decided to take a Council of Ministers decision to court, according to a source close to him. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-member-team-formed-to-hold-talks-with-dr-govinda-kc 2026-11-04T18:52:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3437/govinda-buda_k3WDQ44KXV.jpg Four-member team formed to hold talks with Dr Govinda KC A four-member team has been formed to hold talks with Dr Govinda KC, per reports by Nepal Views and Baahrakhari on November 4, 2026. Team members and forming authority were not named. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-birajbhakta-shrestha-urges-private-investment-in-renewable-energy 2026-11-04T18:52:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3436/birajbhakta_MqRd5pSCm6.png Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha Urges Private Investment in Renewable Energy At the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre’s 30th anniversary in Kathmandu, Energy Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha called for renewable energy to be linked with private investment, technology and local entrepreneurship. https://patrukar.com/en/news/customs-department-and-civil-aviation-authority-sign-single-window-system-agreement 2026-11-04T18:51:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3435/1793792491_plane.jpg Customs Department and Civil Aviation Authority Sign Single-Window System Agreement The Department of Customs and the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal signed an agreement on Wednesday to link CAAN's import and export approvals for air transport services and aircraft parts with the Nepal National Single Window system, enabling online service delivery. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-orders-retrieval-of-case-files-in-deepak-bhatta-habeas-corpus-petition 2026-11-04T18:51:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3434/4-dipak-bhatta-nepal-photo-library-4_dloWYNxPzN.jpg Supreme Court orders retrieval of case files in Deepak Bhatta habeas corpus petition The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered the retrieval of case files from the Special Court and the Patan High Court in a habeas corpus petition filed by Chaturbhuj Bhatta over the detention of businessman Deepak Bhatta. A joint bench of Justices Sharanga Subedi and Nityananda Pandey issued the order on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dry-landslides-continue-in-kyrak-area-of-gorkha-s-manaslu-region 2026-11-04T18:51:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3433/Manaslu-landslide-e1793793719482-400x220.jpg Dry Landslides Continue in Kyrak Area of Gorkha’s Manaslu Region Repeated dry landslides have been reported in Kyrak, northern Gorkha, since Tuesday morning, particularly along the route to Serang Monastery, raising concern among local residents. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sikta-and-babai-irrigation-projects-add-150-hectares-of-new-irrigated-land 2026-11-01T10:59:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2884/jalashrot-tatha-sichai-bibhag-400x220.jpg Sikta and Babai irrigation projects add 150 hectares of new irrigated land The Sikta Irrigation Project in Banke and the Babai Irrigation Project in Bardiya, both national pride projects, have brought surface irrigation to an additional 150 hectares, according to Department of Water Resources and Irrigation data up to the end of Bhadra. Sikta has also issued four bids under a cost estimate of Rs 540.3 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/six-indian-tourists-missing-in-dolpa-after-heavy-snowfall 2026-11-01T11:00:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2885/SNOWFALL-IN-DOLPA-640x360.jpg Six Indian tourists missing in Dolpa after heavy snowfall Six Indian tourists, including two women, have gone missing after heavy snowfall in Dolpa district, with a helicopter requested for the rescue operation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fire-at-ambey-steel-factory-in-banke-injures-eight 2026-11-01T11:29:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2886/aago_VNnW6Qg2wV.webp Fire at Ambey Steel factory in Banke injures eight A fire at Ambey Steel rebar company in Banke injured eight people, including five from Banke and others from India, after an electrical short circuit in three 25-tonne furnaces. https://patrukar.com/en/news/german-state-secretary-baerbel-kofler-arrives-in-nepal-for-four-day-development-cooperation-visit 2026-11-01T11:35:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2887/Dr-Barbel-Kofler-400x220.png German State Secretary Bärbel Kofler Arrives in Nepal for Four-Day Development Cooperation Visit German Parliamentary State Secretary Dr Bärbel Kofler arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday for a four-day visit to review Nepal-Germany development cooperation, focusing on women's rights, health, energy infrastructure and the Bhote Koshi floods. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-gurung-pledges-to-resolve-gorkha-s-problems 2026-11-01T11:41:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2888/1793510131_sudhan.jpg Home Minister Gurung Pledges to Resolve Gorkha's Problems Home Minister Sudhan Gurung pledged to resolve Gorkha district's problems during a 15 Kartik interaction with intellectuals, industrialists and businesspeople, vowing to work for the district's development and citizens' concerns six months into his tenure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-sees-strong-interest-in-mayoral-and-rural-municipality-chief-candidacies 2026-11-01T11:47:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2889/Rsp.jpg RSP sees strong interest in mayoral and rural municipality chief candidacies The Rastriya Swatantra Party has received more applications for executive local government posts than ward-level ones, with 197 people applying for rural municipality chairperson candidacy in Gandaki Province alone. https://patrukar.com/en/news/anti-inflation-protests-turn-violent-in-germany-as-shops-are-looted-in-frankfurt 2026-11-01T12:00:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2890/e39b2030-d58f-11f1-b151-73ae9f7607e8.jpg Anti-Inflation Protests Turn Violent in Germany as Shops Are Looted in Frankfurt Protests over inflation, education budget cuts and compulsory military service escalated into clashes with police in several German cities on Saturday night, while shops were looted in Frankfurt. https://patrukar.com/en/news/radio-collars-to-be-fitted-on-wild-elephants-in-shuklaphanta 2026-11-01T12:11:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2891/1737251096_hatti-20elephant.jpg Radio Collars to Be Fitted on Wild Elephants in Shuklaphanta The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation has directed the Shuklaphanta National Park Office to begin fitting radio collars on wild elephants in Kanchanpur, aiming to curb recurring elephant incursions that have damaged crops, property and lives in buffer zone settlements. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-bolts-vs-pokhara-avengers-npl-match-set-for-5-pm-in-kirtipur 2026-11-01T12:30:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2892/npl_11793453546_n0fJOieUjD.webp Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers: NPL Match Set for 5 pm in Kirtipur Janakpur Bolts and Pokhara Avengers are scheduled to meet at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur at 5 pm in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, with the recent rain having stopped by Saturday afternoon. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-affect-166-households-in-myagdi-s-mangala 2026-11-01T12:30:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2893/KodHxFlbtP.jpg Floods and Landslides Affect 166 Households in Myagdi's Mangala Rain-induced floods and landslides have affected 166 households in Mangala Rural Municipality of Myagdi, damaging houses, farmland, livestock sheds and roadways, according to local government figures. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tulsipur-land-survey-office-in-dang-collects-rs-4-8-million-in-annual-revenue 2026-11-01T12:31:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2894/dang-map_yCoTeipd67.jpg Tulsipur Land Survey Office in Dang Collects Rs 4.8 Million in Annual Revenue The Land Survey Office in Tulsipur, Dang collected Rs 4,807,465 in revenue in fiscal year 2082/83 and completed all 1,173 field book transfer and 54 area verification applications, according to information officer Prem Bahadur Khadka. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-baburam-bhattarai-warns-nepal-showing-signs-of-heading-toward-a-major-crisis 2026-11-01T12:35:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2895/baburam-bhattarai--2-_RW4OXpTHiS.jpg Dr Baburam Bhattarai Warns Nepal Showing Signs of Heading Toward a Major Crisis Former PM Dr Baburam Bhattarai warned on Sunday that Nepal shows signs of heading toward a major crisis, citing geopolitical manoeuvring, intra-party disputes and disarray in key state bodies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-dalits-in-transition-wins-suvedi-prize-for-nepal-studies 2026-11-01T12:36:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2896/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-31-at-18.25.34-original.jpg Nepal's Dalits in Transition Wins Suvedi Prize for Nepal Studies The Royal Asiatic Society in the UK has announced that 'Nepal's Dalits in Transition' has won the Suvedi Prize for the Study of Nepal 2025, with the judging panel choosing the book unanimously. https://patrukar.com/en/news/south-australia-premier-peter-malinauskas-to-attend-sixth-nepal-festival-adelaide 2026-11-01T12:37:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2897/nepal-1024x683.jpg South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas to Attend Sixth Nepal Festival Adelaide The sixth Nepal Festival South Australia will be held on November 28 at Torrens Parade Ground, with Premier Peter Malinauskas attending as chief guest for the first time. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-rashila-tamang-wins-colon-trail-run-in-bhutan 2026-11-01T12:38:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2898/879931950_1437920415131043_5448693334121176265_n_MV2rrceu18.webp Nepal's Rashila Tamang wins Colon Trail Run in Bhutan Nepali trail runner Rashila Tamang won the women's title at the Colon Trail Run in Bhutan on Friday, completing the 42km mountainous course in 7:11:26, ahead of Belgium's Vanya Nops and Bhutan's Sange Choden. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sydney-metro-staff-to-assist-passengers-in-nepali-and-10-other-languages 2026-11-01T12:39:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2899/sydny-metro.png Sydney Metro staff to assist passengers in Nepali and 10 other languages Sydney Metro staff in New South Wales, Australia, will now wear badges showing the 11 languages they speak, including Nepali, Punjabi, Greek and Spanish, to make it easier for passengers from different language backgrounds, including those with hearing difficulties, to get assistance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gen-z-protests-erupt-across-34-german-cities 2026-11-01T12:39:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2900/GERMAN-1793497877.jpg Gen Z protests erupt across 34 German cities Gen Z protesters demonstrated in 34 German cities, with the movement linked to diaspora, cultural and sporting themes, according to Nepali media reports on November 1, 2026. Organisers' demands remain unclear. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-lower-four-glacial-lakes-expand-flood-early-warning 2026-11-01T12:40:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2901/Screenshot-2026-11-01-104217-150x150.png Nepal to Lower Four Glacial Lakes, Expand Flood Early Warning Nepal will lower water levels at four risk-prone glacial lakes, including Thulagi, Lower Barun and Lumding, and expand early warning systems along four major rivers in a 49.9 million dollar plan to reduce glacial lake outburst disasters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-office-hours-change-to-9am-4pm-from-tomorrow-under-winter-schedule 2026-11-01T12:41:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2902/karmachari_0Pir7QnIjy.webp Government Office Hours Change to 9am-4pm From Tomorrow Under Winter Schedule Government offices in Nepal will operate from 9am to 4pm starting Kartik 16 as the winter schedule takes effect, per a Nepal Gazette notice by the Ministry of Home Affairs, lasting until Magh 15. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-cm-shahi-calls-for-protecting-native-produce-and-soil-urges-shift-to-organic-fertiliser 2026-11-01T12:41:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2903/mangalbahadur-shahi_nacBUUJvWL.jpg Karnali CM Shahi Calls for Protecting Native Produce and Soil, Urges Shift to Organic Fertiliser Karnali Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi says the province's indigenous products and soil must be protected, calling for new technology to promote organic compost and fully replace chemical fertiliser and pesticides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/igp-dan-bahadur-karki-summons-digs-from-all-seven-provinces-to-kathmandu 2026-11-01T12:42:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2904/dan-karki_PYx2nj8MpH.jpg IGP Dan Bahadur Karki Summons DIGs from All Seven Provinces to Kathmandu Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki has called the Deputy Inspectors General of all seven provinces to Police Headquarters in Kathmandu ahead of a Police Coordination Committee meeting scheduled for 2 pm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ukrainian-soldiers-shelter-in-gas-pipelines-to-evade-russian-drone-attacks 2026-11-01T12:43:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2905/Ukrain-sena-1024x599-1-150x150.jpg Ukrainian Soldiers Shelter in Gas Pipelines to Evade Russian Drone Attacks Ukrainian troops in the Kupiansk area are using a 129-kilometre gas pipeline as an underground shelter and supply route to avoid Russian drone attacks, as the war enters its fifth year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kalikot-landslide-during-municipality-building-work-endangers-seven-houses 2026-11-01T12:43:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2906/Kalikot-landslide-400x220.jpg Kalikot landslide during municipality building work endangers seven houses A landslide triggered during excavation for Khandachakra Municipality's under-construction administrative building in Kalikot has put seven houses at risk and buried part of the main road in Manma Bazaar, with residents facing danger as construction continues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-forms-subcommittees-opens-applications-for-local-election-candidate-selection 2026-11-01T12:44:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2907/rsp-office_qYgZcktPr9.png RSP Forms Subcommittees, Opens Applications for Local Election Candidate Selection The Rastriya Swatantra Party has formed subcommittees under its Local Level Election Candidate Selection Framework Implementation and Coordination Committee and opened applications for ward and metropolitan-level candidates ahead of the upcoming local polls. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eight-injured-in-fire-at-ambe-steel-factory-in-banke 2026-11-01T12:45:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2908/ago-fire.jpg Eight Injured in Fire at Ambe Steel Factory in Banke A fire broke out at Ambe Steel’s iron rod manufacturing plant in Bakaspur, Banke, on Sunday morning after an electrical short circuit in three furnaces. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-to-hold-ex-servicemen-convention-in-sunsari-on-mangsir-14 2026-11-01T12:45:44+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/389792/conversions/Purbi_Pritana-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Nepali Army to Hold Ex-Servicemen Convention in Sunsari on Mangsir 14 Nepal’s identity remains incomplete without its Army. Nepal army at present stands as one of the most reliable institutions in the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/risav-gautam-honoured-with-shabdayatra-harigopal-pradhan-award 2026-11-01T12:46:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2909/samman2_0krtLspxTt.webp Risav Gautam Honoured with Shabdayatra Harigopal Pradhan Award Economic writer, analyst and journalist Risav Gautam received the 2083 BS Shabdayatra Harigopal Pradhan Kadarpatra at a programme in Banepa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khemnath-dahal-to-receive-teeka-gopal-national-song-music-award-2083 2026-11-01T12:46:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2910/1793512884_khem-20dahal-2098.jpg Khemnath Dahal to Receive Teeka Gopal National Song-Music Award 2083 Veteran litterateur, epic poet and lyricist Khemnath Dahal has been selected for the Teeka Gopal National Song-Music Award-2083. The Teeka Gopal Pratisthan took the decision at a meeting in Kathmandu on Saturday, chaired by foundation chairperson Gita Singh, recognising Dahal's contributions to Nepali song and music. https://patrukar.com/en/news/opinion-pieces-warn-inam-sapkota-case-has-shaken-nepal-s-judiciary-and-eroded-public-faith 2026-11-01T12:47:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2911/webpost_404a94c3_QarbPvCjRH.webp Opinion Pieces Warn Inam Sapkota Case Has Shaken Nepal's Judiciary and Eroded Public Faith Three opinion articles published on November 1, 2026, argue that the Inam Sapkota case has shaken Nepal's judiciary, eroding its standing as the protector of citizens' rights and the centre of public faith. https://patrukar.com/en/news/thousands-in-lisbon-protest-housing-crisis-demand-rental-bill-repeal 2026-11-01T12:47:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2912/image_hxNIeQxsQm.webp Thousands in Lisbon Protest Housing Crisis, Demand Rental Bill Repeal Thousands returned to a main square in Lisbon on Saturday to demand the repeal of Portugal's rental bill, citing a housing crisis in which prices have more than doubled since 2017. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-central-working-committee-meeting-today 2026-11-01T12:47:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2913/Congress-1793269717.jpg Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting today The Nepali Congress Central Working Committee is holding a meeting today, as reported by Nepali media outlets Thaha Khabar and Nepal Views on Sunday, though the agenda and further details were not disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-has-moved-toward-a-controlling-path-says-co-general-secretary-shivakoti 2026-11-01T12:48:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2914/ajayan_uVKLjkTxwZ.webp Government Has Moved Toward a Controlling Path, Says Co-General Secretary Shivakoti Co-general secretary Shivakoti has criticised the government’s political and economic direction, saying it has moved onto a controlling path, according to reports by Nepal Samaya and Nepal Views. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-damages-flower-farming-in-siraha-ahead-of-festivals 2026-11-01T12:48:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2915/fulkheti_SJPd5wKCcu.webp Rain Damages Flower Farming in Siraha Ahead of Festivals Two days of continuous rain have damaged flower farming in Siraha just ahead of the Tihar and Chhath festivals, leaving growers who had prepared for the season's biggest sales window deeply disappointed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-decision-to-hand-school-land-to-armed-police-sparks-dispute-in-syangja 2026-11-01T12:49:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2916/pmoffice-1732451935_QnmeSHXlBq.webp Cabinet decision to hand school land to Armed Police sparks dispute in Syangja A Cabinet decision to provide 29 ropani 5 aana of land belonging to Purnamrit Bhawani Secondary School in Waling, Syangja, to the Armed Police Force has sparked a dispute, with the school objecting that the acquisition process was advanced without its consent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/syangja-traffic-police-collect-over-rs-2-8-million-in-fines-in-three-months 2026-11-01T12:49:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2917/Traffic-Checking-Syangja-Galyang-1024x576-1.jpg Syangja traffic police collect over Rs 2.8 million in fines in three months Traffic police in Syangja district collected more than Rs 2.8 million in fines by penalising 3,018 vehicles for traffic rule violations during the first three months of fiscal year 2026/27, according to the District Traffic Police Office Syangja. https://patrukar.com/en/news/free-eye-camp-benefits-150-people-in-mandandeupur 2026-11-01T12:50:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2918/1793508197_aakha-20-20siber-2098.jpg Free Eye Camp Benefits 150 People in Mandandeupur A free eye camp at Lakuredhara in Mandandeupur Municipality-9, Kavre, provided treatment and vision counselling to 150 people, with free cataract surgery planned for identified patients. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-sets-seniority-order-for-19-officials-elected-through-15th-general-convention 2026-11-01T12:50:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2919/congress-office--1-_jngkj3r13m_7PHWnhfPpk.jpg Nepali Congress Sets Seniority Order for 19 Officials Elected Through 15th General Convention Nepali Congress's Central Working Committee meeting in Sanepa on Thursday fixed the seniority order of the 19 office-bearers elected through the party's 15th General Convention, shortly after their swearing-in. https://patrukar.com/en/news/binita-gurung-wins-misses-nepal-world-2026-title 2026-11-01T13:01:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2920/binita_TlKIUmxgT0.webp Binita Gurung Wins Misses Nepal World 2026 Title Binita Gurung, contestant number 16, has won the Misses Nepal World 2026 title, defeating 21 other married women at the grand finale held on Saturday evening at the Nepal Police Club in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. She was crowned by Miss World 2025 winner Chanita Shridaket Kretthorn of Thailand, with Rajesh Hamal and Rekha Thapa among the guests. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-pm-bhattarai-warns-of-major-crisis-amid-geopolitical-games-and-internal-strife 2026-11-01T13:02:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2921/baburam-bhattarai-1024x500-1.jpg Former PM Bhattarai Warns of Major Crisis Amid Geopolitical Games and Internal Strife Former PM Dr. Baburam Bhattarai warned in Kathmandu that Nepal is heading toward a major crisis, citing geopolitical games and internal strife, and called it ironic that sensitive organs of the state are being dragged into controversy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-skybridges-completed-in-mahendranagar-third-nearing-completion 2026-11-01T13:32:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2922/XNV3Mmaese.jpg Two Skybridges Completed in Mahendranagar, Third Nearing Completion Two skybridges have been completed at Mahila Vikas Chowk and Sakhuwa Chowk in Mahendranagar, Dhanusha, while a third is in its final construction stage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-pratibha-rawal-to-visit-jhapa-on-monday-for-talks-with-land-officials-and-cooperative-victims 2026-11-01T13:32:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2923/1786423914_pratibha.jpg Minister Pratibha Rawal to Visit Jhapa on Monday for Talks with Land Officials and Cooperative Victims Minister Pratibha Rawal is set to visit Jhapa on Monday, Kartik 16, to hold discussions with the District Land Problem Resolution Committee, cooperative victims, and landless and squatter families. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traffic-awareness-interaction-held-at-kathmandu-s-baggi-khana 2026-11-01T13:33:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2924/01-traffice-interaction-program--2889_eXPzde7xPM.webp Traffic Awareness Interaction Held at Kathmandu's Baggi Khana A traffic awareness interaction programme was held Sunday at the Metropolitan Traffic Police Office in Ramshahpath, Kathmandu, promoting road safety, traffic rule compliance and a safer transport system, with Infrastructure Development Committee Chairperson Ashish Gajurel as chief guest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/birgunj-bans-waste-disposal-in-sirsiya-river-during-chhath-festival 2026-11-01T13:43:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2925/Sirsiya-river-near-Birgunj-640x360.png Birgunj bans waste disposal in Sirsiya River during Chhath festival An all-party meeting in Birgunj chaired by CDO Bhola Dahal has banned waste disposal in the Sirsiya River during Chhath and barred industries from releasing wastewater into the river. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prithvi-highway-s-majhimtar-section-to-close-for-three-hours-on-monday 2026-11-01T14:02:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2926/road-closed-traffic-control-standing-sign-vector-26268429_DQOANjarT3.jpg Prithvi Highway’s Majhimtar Section to Close for Three Hours on Monday Traffic on the Prithvi Highway at Majhimtar in Dhading will be stopped from 11 am to 2 pm Monday for sky bridge construction and road upgrading. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sikta-irrigation-project-reaches-51-percent-begins-collecting-farmer-data 2026-11-01T14:14:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2927/Sikta-Irrigation-Project-1024x768.jpg Sikta Irrigation Project Reaches 51 Percent, Begins Collecting Farmer Data The national pride irrigation project in Banke has reached 51 percent progress as officials prepare a list of farmers receiving water through the Eastern and Western Main Canals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/travel-creators-from-seven-countries-arrive-in-nepal-to-promote-tourism-through-tiktok 2026-11-01T14:43:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2928/IMG_7462-1793521543.webp Travel Creators from Seven Countries Arrive in Nepal to Promote Tourism Through TikTok Travel content creators from seven countries have arrived in Nepal to showcase the country's destinations on TikTok, in a campaign organized by the Nepal Tourism Board with government support. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-court-dismisses-trump-s-defamation-suit-against-wall-street-journal 2026-11-01T14:44:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2929/trump_wnQdMlHwQi.webp US court dismisses Trump's defamation suit against Wall Street Journal A US federal court has dismissed President Donald Trump's 10-billion-dollar defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch, citing First Amendment press freedom protections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nrna-strategic-capacity-building-workshop-enters-second-day-in-godawari 2026-11-01T15:02:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2930/middle_ZJlTRCt2nn.webp NRNA Strategic Capacity Building Workshop Enters Second Day in Godawari The NRNA's three-day Strategic Capacity Building Workshop for National Coordination Council officials continued in Godawari on Thursday under the MiRiDeW project's second phase. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eight-complaints-filed-against-four-proposed-supreme-court-justices 2026-11-01T15:02:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2931/supreme-court_KO9WPWYDRm.jpg Eight complaints filed against four proposed Supreme Court justices Eight complaints have been registered with the Parliamentary Hearing Committee against the four judges recommended by the Judicial Council for appointment to the Supreme Court, with the filings received by Friday's deadline following the committee's Kartik 9 notice. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gandaki-province-opens-revenue-management-office-to-boost-internal-revenue 2026-11-01T15:03:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2932/gandaki-sarkar_dTP74LZdLZ.jpg Gandaki Province Opens Revenue Management Office to Boost Internal Revenue The Gandaki Province government has set up a Revenue Management Office under the Ministry of Economic Affairs to increase internal revenue collection, streamline administration and coordinate revenue-collecting bodies, with services beginning from Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dubbing-begins-for-deepak-prasad-acharya-s-film-chiranjeevi-bhav 2026-11-01T15:03:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2933/chiranjibi-bhaba-1-400x220.jpeg Dubbing Begins for Deepak Prasad Acharya's Film 'Chiranjeevi Bhav' Dubbing for the Nepali film 'Chiranjeevi Bhav', directed by Deepak Prasad Acharya 'Kaku', began on Thursday as the film entered post-production, with actor Harivansh Acharya recording the first dialogues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-government-s-arbitrariness-has-crossed-all-limits 2026-11-01T15:32:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2934/gagan_1NsOxRUogF.webp Gagan Thapa Says Government’s Arbitrariness Has Crossed All Limits Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa accused the government of excessive arbitrariness, criticized coalition partners for staying silent and questioned the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s double standards. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-footbridges-completed-at-mahendranagar-bazaar-in-dhanusha 2026-11-01T15:44:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2935/sky-bridge_mahendra-nagar.jpg Two Footbridges Completed at Mahendranagar Bazaar in Dhanusha Two pedestrian overhead bridges at Mahendranagar Bazaar in Dhanusha have been completed, with painting and beautification under way before they open to the public. A third bridge remains under construction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/everest-and-machhapuchhre-banks-report-higher-first-quarter-profits 2026-11-01T15:49:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2936/bank.jpg Everest and Machhapuchhre banks report higher first-quarter profits Everest Bank's first-quarter profit rose 6.23 percent to Rs 125.27 million while Machhapuchhre Bank's jumped 22.30 percent to Rs 55.11 million, with provisioning relief central to both results, according to reports published October 31, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-demands-impartial-in-depth-probe-into-all-brokerage-scandals-questions-government-s-intentions 2026-11-01T16:01:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2937/gagan-thapa_c96QO0jYJn.webp Gagan Thapa Demands Impartial, In-Depth Probe Into All Brokerage Scandals, Questions Government's Intentions Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has demanded an impartial and in-depth investigation into all recently surfaced brokerage-related scandals and questioned the government's intentions behind its selective investigation process. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uma-bhujel-led-nepal-communist-party-merges-into-nepali-communist-party 2026-11-01T16:02:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2938/uma-bhujel_gLf1kj7LC6.jpg Uma Bhujel-led Nepal Communist Party merges into Nepali Communist Party The Nepal Communist Party led by Uma Bhujel, which broke away from the Biplav-led group, is merging into the Prachanda-led Nepali Communist Party, with a formal unity announcement set for Saturday, Kartik 17, at Koteshwor, Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-orders-government-to-legalise-regulated-cannabis-farming-within-three-months 2026-11-01T16:13:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2939/SUPREME-COURT-OF-NEPAL.jpg Supreme Court orders government to legalise regulated cannabis farming within three months Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to legalise regulated cannabis farming, directing it to create the legal framework for controlled commercial cultivation, production, processing and sale within three months. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhakka-trade-booms-in-eastern-terai-as-cold-season-begins 2026-11-01T16:15:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2940/318166384_631110655416442_5136916181616349731_n_U8aT9Sr6ww.jpg Bhakka trade booms in eastern Terai as cold season begins The trade of bhakka, the traditional snack of the Rajbanshi and indigenous communities, has picked up with the onset of winter in Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari, boosting cultural pride and self-employment for indigenous women. https://patrukar.com/en/news/clay-pot-market-booms-during-festivals-stays-dull-all-year 2026-11-01T16:19:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2941/mato-ko-bhada_q1NgFFeQii.webp Clay Pot Market Booms During Festivals, Stays Dull All Year Reports from Nepal Lead and Nepal Views say sales of clay pots spike during Nepal's festival season, while business remains sluggish for the rest of the year, framing the trend as a seasonal economic pattern for the earthenware trade. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-opposition-protests-demand-chief-election-commissioner-s-resignation-over-voter-roll-revision 2026-11-01T16:31:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2942/india-flag.jpg Indian Opposition Protests Demand Chief Election Commissioner's Resignation Over Voter Roll Revision Thousands led by Rahul Gandhi demonstrated across India on Sunday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged partisan voter roll revisions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-questions-rsp-over-credit-and-responsibility-for-government 2026-11-01T16:44:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2943/1793528646_Gagan-20Thapa-20.png Gagan Thapa Questions RSP Over Credit and Responsibility for Government Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa asked whether the Rastriya Swatantra Party would accept responsibility for government mistakes while claiming credit for its achievements. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-warns-against-we-are-the-state-mentality-in-government 2026-11-01T16:44:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2944/gagan-thapa-1-1024x512.jpg Gagan Thapa Warns Against 'We Are the State' Mentality in Government Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa on Sunday cautioned that a small group in government is acting as if it is the state itself, saying the arbitrary use of power and the belief that one's will is law has crossed all limits and must not be normalised. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-avengers-win-toss-elect-to-field-against-janakpur-bolts-in-npl-clash-at-kirtipur 2026-11-01T17:01:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2945/janakpur-pokhara-2-400x220.jpg Pokhara Avengers Win Toss, Elect to Field Against Janakpur Bolts in NPL Clash at Kirtipur Pokhara Avengers, led by Kushal Bhurtel, won the toss and elected to field first against Janakpur Bolts in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Sunday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lawmakers-push-for-free-quality-school-education-bill 2026-11-01T17:02:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2946/nce-original.jpg Lawmakers Push for Free, Quality School Education Bill Lawmakers, experts and rights activists demanded Nepal's proposed School Education Bill guarantee free, quality education at a Kathmandu debate during NCE Nepal's 17th annual assembly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/delhi-imposes-stricter-pollution-controls-including-doubled-parking-fees 2026-11-01T17:13:40+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/new_dilli_Y0cx9dkvOf.PNG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 Delhi Imposes Stricter Pollution Controls Including Doubled Parking Fees New Delhi has doubled vehicle parking fees and ordered government and private office employees to work from home as part of stricter air pollution controls that took effect on Sunday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-win-toss-invite-janakpur-bolts-to-bat-first 2026-11-01T17:14:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2947/Untitled-1-1793530429.png Pokhara Win Toss, Invite Janakpur Bolts to Bat First Pokhara won the toss and elected to field, inviting Janakpur Bolts to bat first in their ongoing cricket fixture. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-cancels-contracts-for-three-stalled-rautahat-infrastructure-projects 2026-11-01T17:44:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2948/rautahad-sadak-400x220.jpeg Government Cancels Contracts for Three Stalled Rautahat Infrastructure Projects The government has cancelled contracts for two bridge projects and a Mahendra Highway road upgrade in Rautahat after repeated deadline extensions failed to deliver the work. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-accuses-government-of-arbitrary-use-of-power-warns-of-autocratic-drift 2026-11-01T17:44:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2949/Gagan-Thapa.jpg Gagan Thapa Accuses Government of Arbitrary Use of Power, Warns of Autocratic Drift Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa accused the government of arbitrary and autocratic rule, citing concerns over the constitution, press freedom and journalist arrests, and demanded accountability from the RSP. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dang-committee-grants-land-ownership-certificates-to-eight-landless-families 2026-11-01T18:01:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2950/lalpurja-dhani-purja_PiosJUDK41.jpg Dang Committee Grants Land Ownership Certificates to Eight Landless Families Eight landless families in Dang, including five Dalit households from Gobardiha, have received land ownership certificates from the District Land Problem Resolution Committee, securing legal recognition of their land after years without titles. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bharatpur-municipality-adds-blood-donation-education-to-local-curriculum-first-in-nepal 2026-11-01T18:02:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2951/blood-400x220.jpg Bharatpur Municipality Adds Blood Donation Education to Local Curriculum, First in Nepal Bharatpur Municipality in Chitwan has become the first local level in Nepal to include blood donation education in a curriculum, with lessons designed for students in grades 6 to 8. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-chief-minister-karki-bids-farewell-to-province-head-khapung 2026-11-01T18:03:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2952/hikmat-parshuram_ZoORSXI3fY.webp Koshi Chief Minister Karki Bids Farewell to Province Head Khapung Koshi Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki met Province Head Parshuram Khapung in Biratnagar on Sunday, thanking him for his contribution as Khapung completes his five-year term. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eight-candidates-enter-race-to-succeed-un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres 2026-11-01T18:14:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2953/ddddd_2X6UrNVn90.webp Eight Candidates Enter Race to Succeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Turkey has nominated former Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlioğlu, bringing the field to eight as the UN prepares to choose a successor to Antonio Guterres for 2027. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-fire-warning-shots-arrest-two-on-drug-charges-in-kapilvastu-raid 2026-11-01T18:14:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2954/goli-chalayera-samayeka-lagu-aausadh-karobari--1--original.jpg Police Fire Warning Shots, Arrest Two on Drug Charges in Kapilvastu Raid Narcotics Control Bureau police fired two rounds of warning shots and arrested two men, seizing brown sugar, during a drug raid in Rajapani, Banganga Municipality, Kapilvastu, on Sunday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-cm-karki-pays-farewell-visit-to-retiring-province-chief-khapung 2026-11-01T18:15:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2955/Hikmat-Karki.jpg Koshi CM Karki Pays Farewell Visit to Retiring Province Chief Khapung Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki met Province Chief Parshuram Khapung in Biratnagar on Sunday, ahead of Khapung’s term ending on November 10. https://patrukar.com/en/news/muktinath-bikas-bank-net-profit-rises-43-44-in-first-quarter 2026-11-01T18:32:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nabil-bank-s-net-profit-rises-45-percent 2026-11-01T18:32:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2956/nabil_kKt1umj1s3.webp Nabil Bank's Net Profit Rises 45 Percent Nabil Bank has announced a 45 percent increase in its net profit, as reported on Sunday, November 1, 2026, by Nepal Samaya and Nepal Views, with detailed financial figures yet to be disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madhesh-province-introduces-new-procedure-to-settle-government-arrears 2026-11-01T18:33:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2957/870762077_1766615965468321_8797788239962696700_n_Mgeca559BF.webp Madhesh Province introduces new procedure to settle government arrears The Madhesh Province Government has introduced the Madhesh Province Arrears Settlement Procedure, 2026, approved by the provincial Cabinet under the Administrative Procedure Act, 2018, to settle government arrears and recover public dues, alongside a newly implemented Audit Clearance Procedure aimed at strengthening financial accountability. https://patrukar.com/en/news/muktinath-development-bank-signs-deal-with-infodevelopers-for-pumori-nextgen-core-banking-system 2026-11-01T18:34:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2958/whatsapp-image-2026-10-30-at-9.50.03-am_p7jGaVgeDL.jpg Muktinath Development Bank Signs Deal with Infodevelopers for Pumori NextGen Core Banking System Muktinath Development Bank Ltd has signed an MoU with Infodevelopers Pvt Ltd to implement the 'Pumori NextGen' core banking system, in a move aimed at strengthening the bank's digital banking capacity and modernising its technological infrastructure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-s-opposition-india-bloc-holds-major-rally-in-delhi-over-election-system 2026-11-01T18:35:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2959/1793503646_Gyanesh-2C-20Rahul-20and-20Modi.jpg India’s Opposition INDIA Bloc Holds Major Rally in Delhi Over Election System Congress-led INDIA bloc protesters gathered at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation and electoral reforms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-proposes-doubling-bank-balance-requirement-for-student-visas 2026-11-01T18:35:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2960/australia-final.jpg Australia Proposes Doubling Bank Balance Requirement for Student Visas Australia's Department of Home Affairs has published a consultation paper proposing to double the bank balance international students must show for student visas, a move that would make it harder for Nepali students to study in Australia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/binita-gurung-wins-whisper-misses-nepal-world-2026 2026-11-01T18:36:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2961/883957610_1143823684833046_2354378129009234578_n-1-150x150.jpg Binita Gurung Wins Whisper Misses Nepal World 2026 Nepal Rastra Bank deputy director and Diktel, Khotang advocate Binita Gurung won the Whisper Misses Nepal World 2026 title in Kathmandu and will represent Nepal at Misses World in the United States. https://patrukar.com/en/news/arya-maharjan-and-abhiv-pradhan-carry-nepal-s-flag-at-dakar-youth-olympics 2026-11-01T18:37:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2962/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-01-at-14.24.16-original.jpg Arya Maharjan and Abhiv Pradhan Carry Nepal’s Flag at Dakar Youth Olympics Swimmers Arya Maharjan and Abhiv Pradhan led Nepal’s contingent during the opening ceremony march past at the Dakar Youth Olympics. Both recently represented Nepal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-expands-robot-use-in-construction-sector 2026-11-01T18:38:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2963/sssssssss_1TqHWmDqkK.webp China Expands Robot Use in Construction Sector China is increasingly deploying robots in its construction sector, with machines now cleaning glass facades of tall buildings and tying steel rods at construction sites, including on building exteriors in Guangzhou. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-one-or-two-targets-in-iran-remain-to-be-attacked 2026-11-01T18:38:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2964/Trump-dd-1778460953.jpg Trump Says One or Two Targets in Iran Remain to Be Attacked US President Donald Trump says one or two targets in Iran remain to be attacked; the remarks, reported Sunday by Baahrakhari and Thaha Khabar, came without any timing, location or details. https://patrukar.com/en/news/40-000-volunteers-build-108-buddhist-stupas-in-bhutan-in-one-day-as-part-of-mindfulness-city-push 2026-11-01T18:39:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2965/1793533097_bhutan-20stupa.jpg 40,000 Volunteers Build 108 Buddhist Stupas in Bhutan in One Day as Part of 'Mindfulness City' Push More than 40,000 volunteers in Bhutan constructed 108 Buddhist stupas in a single day on Sunday, combining religious devotion with the country's ambitious 'Mindfulness City' plan to accelerate economic development. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-faction-nominates-srijana-malla-as-nsu-president 2026-11-01T18:40:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2966/1793535632_Malla.jpg Deuba faction nominates Srijana Malla as NSU president The Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress has nominated Srijana Malla as president of the Nepal Students Union through the party's 15th Central General Convention Preparation Committee, a decision reported on November 1, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-calls-parliamentary-party-meeting 2026-11-01T18:41:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2967/congress-samsadiya-dal-office-1778039769.jpg Nepali Congress Calls Parliamentary Party Meeting Nepali Congress, Nepal's main opposition party, has called a parliamentary party meeting, announced on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Date, venue and agenda have not been stated. https://patrukar.com/en/news/badkapath-irrigation-project-reaches-70-percent-completion-in-dang 2026-11-01T18:41:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2968/dang-map_yCoTeipd67.jpg Badkapath Irrigation Project Reaches 70 Percent Completion in Dang The Badkapath Irrigation Project in Dang's Gadhawa Rural Municipality has reached 70 percent completion, aiming to irrigate 4,000 hectares and already serving 610 hectares. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-paddy-variety-fails-in-chitwan-s-madi-leaving-farmers-worried-about-food-supplies 2026-11-01T18:42:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2969/dhan-9-400x220.jpg New Paddy Variety Fails in Chitwan’s Madi, Leaving Farmers Worried About Food Supplies Farmers in Madi, Chitwan, say a newly planted paddy variety developed disease from the planting stage, formed no grain at ripening and produced only empty husks at harvest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ishtu-karki-cries-on-tiktok-live-says-she-is-facing-blackmail-and-a-frightening-political-game 2026-11-01T18:42:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2970/istu.jpg Ishtu Karki Cries on TikTok Live, Says She Is Facing Blackmail and a Frightening Political Game Nepali content creator Ishtu Karki appeared in tears on TikTok Live, alleging blackmail and mental torture and appealing to her followers for help. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pushpa-lam-wins-best-actress-at-asia-pacific-screen-awards 2026-11-01T18:42:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2971/pushpa-tamang-400x220.jpeg Pushpa Lam wins Best Actress at Asia Pacific Screen Awards Nepali actress Pushpa Lam has won the Best Performance award for 'Elephants in the Fog' at the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Gold Coast, Australia, on Friday, October 30, marking a major international milestone for Nepali cinema. https://patrukar.com/en/news/delhi-court-summons-nora-fatehi-as-witness-in-rs-200-crore-fraud-case 2026-11-01T18:43:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2972/1743846742_nora.jpg Delhi Court Summons Nora Fatehi as Witness in Rs 200 Crore Fraud Case The Rouse Avenue Court has directed Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi to appear on November 2 to record her statement as a government witness in a fraud and money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekhar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-names-15-member-squad-for-u-19-asia-cup-in-oman 2026-11-01T18:43:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2973/bipin_0F8M0lwUtX.webp Nepal Names 15-Member Squad for U-19 Asia Cup in Oman The Cricket Association of Nepal has announced a 15-player squad, led by Bipin Prasad Sharma, for the men's U-19 Asia Cup running from November 5 to 14 in Oman. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-objects-to-employees-being-taken-to-prime-minister-s-office-for-questioning 2026-11-01T18:44:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2974/gagan-thapa_c96QO0jYJn.webp Gagan Thapa Objects to Employees Being Taken to Prime Minister’s Office for Questioning Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa says allegations against government employees should be investigated through legal procedures and established institutions, not by taking them to the Prime Minister’s Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eight-complaints-filed-against-four-supreme-court-justice-nominees 2026-11-01T18:44:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2975/prastabit-nyayadhish-1024x500-1.jpg Eight Complaints Filed Against Four Supreme Court Justice Nominees Eight complaints have been filed against the four individuals nominated for appointment as Supreme Court justices, with the Parliamentary Hearing Committee's deadline for filing set for November 5. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-distributes-land-ownership-certificates-to-135-families-in-three-months 2026-11-01T18:45:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2976/bhumi-byabasta_oh5vvehzvp_7j2Ok8yUt4.jpg Government Distributes Land Ownership Certificates to 135 Families in Three Months The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Federal Affairs handed over land ownership certificates, known as red certificates, to 135 families in the first quarter of fiscal year 2083/84, in a distribution carried out by the Land Problem Resolution Committee (Tahachal) in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stakeholders-urge-school-education-bill-to-guarantee-free-quality-education 2026-11-01T18:45:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/lingden-says-impeaching-one-or-two-judges-won-t-reform-judiciary 2026-11-01T18:45:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2977/rajendra-lingden_7iNtTDAIaL.jpg Lingden says impeaching one or two judges won't reform judiciary RPP Chairman Rajendra Lingden said impeaching one or two judges will not reform Nepal's judiciary, calling instead for broad change including a reconsideration of appointments and restructuring, as the RSP moves a parliamentary process to remove judges. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-fdi-commitments-fall-53-8-in-first-quarter-of-fy-2083-84 2026-11-01T18:46:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2978/1793419963_bidesi-20lagani.jpg Nepal’s FDI Commitments Fall 53.8% in First Quarter of FY 2083/84 Nepal received Rs 16.23 billion in foreign direct investment commitments from Shrawan to mid-Ashwin, down about Rs 19 billion from the same period last year, according to the Department of Industry. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tritraj-das-scores-half-century-as-janakpur-bolts-set-pokhara-avengers-a-target-of-148-in-npl 2026-11-01T18:46:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2979/pokhara-vs-janakpur_J7JqofsdIz.webp Tritraj Das Scores Half-Century as Janakpur Bolts Set Pokhara Avengers a Target of 148 in NPL Janakpur Bolts opener Tritraj Das scored 50 off 49 balls against Pokhara Avengers in the Nepal Premier League, helping set a target of 148. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-warns-any-new-war-with-us-could-last-longer-than-previous-conflict 2026-11-01T18:58:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2980/iran-flag_TkC5X0MaQr.webp Iran Warns Any New War with US Could Last Longer Than Previous Conflict Iran warned from Tehran on Sunday that a new war with the United States could last longer than the previous one, saying President Donald Trump cannot dictate the conflict’s duration or terms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-bolts-beat-kathmandu-gorkhas-by-eight-wickets-in-nepal-premier-league 2026-11-01T19:04:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2981/janakpur_BokvYbdXO9.webp Janakpur Bolts Beat Kathmandu Gorkhas by Eight Wickets in Nepal Premier League Moeen Ali’s unbeaten 58 and Saif Hasan’s 40 powered Janakpur Bolts to a six-ball victory over Kathmandu Gorkhas at the TU Cricket Ground. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tritraj-s-half-century-anchors-janakpur-as-pokhara-set-148-run-target-in-chase 2026-11-01T19:15:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2982/dsc08962.jpg_bidfdbgA6h.webp Tritraj's Half-Century Anchors Janakpur as Pokhara Set 148-Run Target in Chase Tritraj's half-century anchored Janakpur's innings as the side set Pokhara a target of 148 runs, with Nepali outlets reporting the match on 1 November 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-warns-no-one-will-escape-when-the-right-time-comes 2026-11-01T19:46:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2983/balen-dhah_ksUzkmHaO6.webp PM Balen Shah warns no one will escape when the right time comes Prime Minister Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ warned in a Sunday evening Facebook post that no one should dream of escaping when the right time comes, saying everyone’s wrong time will arrive. He named no one and offered no specific context, and the remark was widely shared and reported by Nepali news outlets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/musical-evening-in-kathmandu-honours-veteran-lyricist-unnati-bohara-shila 2026-11-01T19:47:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2984/881792264_1443773870603766_2577588770588647424_n.jpg Musical Evening in Kathmandu Honours Veteran Lyricist Unnati Bohara ‘Shila’ A musical programme at the Nepal Police Club in Kathmandu honoured lyricist, litterateur and academician Unnati Bohara ‘Shila’ for more than five decades of contributions to literature, music and social service. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-pokharel-discusses-10th-national-games-preparations-with-karnali-chief-minister-shahi 2026-11-01T20:16:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2985/discuss_oHUbHNRgTs.webp Minister Pokharel Discusses 10th National Games Preparations with Karnali Chief Minister Shahi Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel met Karnali Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi and Social Development Minister Jit Bahadur Malla in Surkhet to discuss preparations for the 10th National Games, including infrastructure and event management. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-calls-parliamentary-party-meeting-for-monday 2026-11-01T20:17:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2986/congress-office--1-_jngkj3r13m_7PHWnhfPpk.jpg Nepali Congress calls parliamentary party meeting for Monday The Nepali Congress has summoned a parliamentary party meeting for Monday at 8:30 am at its office in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, with the agenda not yet disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jeevan-sunuwar-s-bhakunde-bhoot-wins-kathmandu-film-festival-short-video-challenge 2026-11-01T20:18:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2987/sunita_kkZ4EWonqG.webp Jeevan Sunuwar’s ‘Bhakunde Bhoot’ Wins Kathmandu Film Festival Short Video Challenge Jeevan Sunuwar’s four-minute-55-second video ‘Bhakunde Bhoot’ won the Kathmandu Film Festival’s Short Video Challenge under the ‘My Culture, My Heritage’ theme, earning a Rs 100,000 prize. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bharatpur-introduces-blood-donation-lessons-in-school-curriculum-claims-national-first 2026-11-01T20:19:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2988/Bharatpur_Metropolitan_City_Office-640x300.jpg Bharatpur introduces blood donation lessons in school curriculum, claims national first Bharatpur Metropolitan City in Chitwan has become the first local government in Nepal to introduce blood donation lessons in its school curriculum for Grades 6 to 8. https://patrukar.com/en/news/npl-janakpur-bolts-set-pokhara-avengers-a-target-of-148-as-six-wickets-fall 2026-11-01T20:20:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2989/1793540479_90.png NPL: Janakpur Bolts Set Pokhara Avengers a Target of 148 as Six Wickets Fall Janakpur Bolts set Pokhara Avengers 148 to win in their Nepal Premier League match in Kirtipur. Pokhara reached 66 for three at the drinks break before losing two more wickets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/11th-nepal-international-trade-fair-set-for-mid-december-in-kathmandu 2026-11-01T20:21:57+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/udhog-banijya_XyZnp8Ez12.PNG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 11th Nepal International Trade Fair Set for Mid-December in Kathmandu The 11th Nepal International Trade Fair will be held in Kathmandu from Mangsir 17 to 21, organised by the private sector with government support, featuring businesspeople from China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan and highlighting products such as cardamom, tea and ginger. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mustang-customs-collects-rs-11-45-billion-in-3-5-months-exceeding-annual-target 2026-11-01T20:23:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2990/korala_Border_Koralla-20naka-20Mustang.jpg Mustang Customs Collects Rs 11.45 Billion in 3.5 Months, Exceeding Annual Target Mustang Customs Office collected Rs 11.45 billion through the Korala border crossing in the first three and a half months of the current fiscal year, surpassing its Rs 9 billion annual target within three months. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-kaski-1-launches-aama-shishu-sath-campaign-to-support-postpartum-mothers-and-newborns 2026-11-01T20:23:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2991/congress_flag_3joqJPnluA.jpg Nepali Congress Kaski-1 Launches 'Aama-Shishu Sath' Campaign to Support Postpartum Mothers and Newborns Nepali Congress Kaski constituency no. 1 has launched the year-long 'Aama-Shishu Sath' campaign, providing local roosters to postpartum mothers and new clothes to newborns from poor and Dalit communities, targeting mothers under 31 years of age. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhishmaraj-angdembe-accuses-government-of-taking-congress-goodwill-as-weakness 2026-11-01T20:24:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2992/bhishma-raj-aangdevey-400x220.jpeg Bhishmaraj Angdembe Accuses Government of Taking Congress Goodwill as Weakness Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe has accused the government of treating his party's goodwill as weakness, saying it is not serious about parliamentary dignity, rule of law, transparency and accountability. https://patrukar.com/en/news/startup-and-innovation-summit-2083-opens-in-dhangadhi 2026-11-01T20:25:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-seeks-explanation-from-makwanpur-chair-over-suspended-leaders-event-participation 2026-11-01T20:26:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2993/raprapa_C7pNOZK0AM.png RPP Seeks Explanation from Makwanpur Chair Over Suspended Leaders’ Event Participation The Rastriya Prajatantra Party’s Central Discipline Committee has sought clarification from Makwanpur chair Rishilal Shrestha over the participation of three suspended Bagmati ministers and parliamentary party leader Uddhav Thapa in a party programme. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhaktapur-s-prajapati-potters-race-the-clock-to-craft-clay-pala-for-tihar 2026-11-01T20:26:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2994/1793536553_pala.jpg Bhaktapur's Prajapati potters race the clock to craft clay pala for Tihar With Tihar approaching, the Prajapati community in Bhaktapur is working round the clock to meet the festive demand for clay pala, the small earthen lamps that light up homes across the Kathmandu Valley and beyond during the festival of lights. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-beat-pokhara-by-9-runs-for-second-npl-win 2026-11-01T21:15:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2995/npl-5-1024x512.png Janakpur Beat Pokhara by 9 Runs for Second NPL Win Janakpur defended a target of 148 to beat Pokhara by nine runs in the Nepal Premier League on Sunday. Moeen Ali’s tight bowling helped limit Pokhara to 138 for nine in 20 overs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rajesh-bahadur-singh-elected-unopposed-as-kapilvastu-congress-president 2026-11-01T21:32:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2996/1793537710_rajesh-20bahadur-20singh.jpg Rajesh Bahadur Singh elected unopposed as Kapilvastu Congress president Rajesh Bahadur Singh has been elected unopposed as the Nepali Congress district president in Kapilvastu during the party's 15th regular district convention held by the Deuba faction, according to reports by Nagarik News and Ratopati. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-urges-dalit-protesters-at-maitighar-to-end-sit-in-and-hold-talks 2026-11-01T22:15:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2997/1793544973_Ministry.jpg Ministry urges Dalit protesters at Maitighar to end sit-in and hold talks The Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security has urged Dalit community protesters staging a sit-in at Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu, to end their protest and resolve their demands through constructive dialogue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hiace-crash-on-prithvi-highway-in-tanahun-injures-11 2026-11-01T22:16:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2998/1793546309_hiece.png Hiace Crash on Prithvi Highway in Tanahun Injures 11 Eleven people, including the driver, were injured when a Hiace travelling from Mugling to Pokhara crashed into a concrete divider at Baradi in Aanbukhaireni on Sunday evening. https://patrukar.com/en/news/palpa-begins-home-delivery-of-passports-through-postal-service 2026-11-01T22:27:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2999/passport-2-400x220.jpg Palpa Begins Home Delivery of Passports Through Postal Service Palpa residents can now receive passports at home through the district postal office, avoiding travel to Tansen to collect their documents. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ccp-to-tighten-scrutiny-on-officials-assets-and-online-activities 2026-11-01T22:44:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3000/xi_jinping_iW6NCVp5tc.jpg CCP to Tighten Scrutiny on Officials' Assets and Online Activities The Chinese Communist Party is set to tighten monitoring of officials' assets, family finances and online behaviour, starting with senior officials, under a party document released by Xinhua after this week's central committee plenary in Beijing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saudi-aramco-acquires-49-percent-stake-in-ai-firm-humain 2026-11-02T00:32:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3001/saudi-aramco-_7CFzZ47TYF.jpg Saudi Aramco Acquires 49 Percent Stake in AI Firm Humain Saudi Aramco announced on Sunday that it has acquired a 49 percent stake in state-backed AI company Humain, investing cash and assets to expand the firm and scale AI capacity globally, while Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund retains the remaining 51 percent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/airbus-a380-fan-builds-first-class-cabin-experience-at-home-in-dubai 2026-11-02T00:33:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3002/r_ppdIiPgUSk.webp Airbus A380 fan builds first-class cabin experience at home in Dubai Arun Rajagopal, a fan of the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, has recreated a first-class cabin experience inside his Dubai home using materials and fittings collected from aircraft, reports published from Kathmandu on November 1, 2026 said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bp-highway-reopens-after-roshi-khola-flooding-all-highways-operational 2026-11-02T00:34:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3003/kk_IznZudLIjy.webp BP Highway Reopens After Roshi Khola Flooding; All Highways Operational Traffic resumed on the BP Highway on Sunday evening after continuous rainfall caused the Roshi Khola to flood and cut the road at Piple and Gimdibesi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/upendra-yadav-accuses-government-of-failing-in-every-sector-bringing-inflation-corruption-and-disorder 2026-11-02T00:34:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3004/1793539445_upendra-20yadav.jpg Upendra Yadav Accuses Government of Failing in Every Sector, Bringing Inflation, Corruption and Disorder JSP Chairman Upendra Yadav said in Nepalgunj that the government leading Nepal has failed in every sector, broken election promises and delivered inflation, corruption and disorder. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-s-adviser-kumar-ben-mocks-list-of-28-journalists-amid-mounting-press-freedom-row 2026-11-02T00:35:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3005/1793529906_Kumar.jpg PM's Adviser Kumar Ben Mocks List of 28 Journalists Amid Mounting Press Freedom Row Kumar Ben, the Prime Minister's chief political adviser, posted a sarcastic Facebook comment on Sunday referring to a list of 28 journalists said to have been prepared for arrest, deepening a press freedom controversy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hetauda-farmers-turn-to-terai-labourers-as-local-farmhands-grow-scarce 2026-11-02T00:35:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3006/paddy-21_GkzYe9Ckpi.webp Hetauda Farmers Turn to Terai Labourers as Local Farmhands Grow Scarce With local youths uninterested in farming and many migrating abroad for work, Hetauda farmers depend on labourers from Sarlahi, Bara and Parsa to plant and harvest paddy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/milanbabu-shrestha-elected-nepali-congress-chitwan-president-ahead-of-15th-general-convention 2026-11-02T00:36:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3007/milan_0YQ5JxH8VD.webp Milanbabu Shrestha Elected Nepali Congress Chitwan President Ahead of 15th General Convention Milanbabu Shrestha has been elected president of the Nepali Congress Chitwan district committee through a district convention held by the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction ahead of the party's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-cm-shahi-says-no-budget-shortage-for-medal-preparations-for-10th-national-games 2026-11-02T00:37:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3008/mangal_UgdV7yRvuj.webp Karnali CM Shahi says no budget shortage for medal preparations for 10th National Games Karnali Province Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi has assured there will be no budget shortage for preparations for the 10th National Games, urging the Karnali Province Sports Development Council to select top athletes and aim for medals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/max-tiger-dashain-campaign-nine-consumers-win-yamaha-bikes-and-scooters 2026-11-02T05:01:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3009/Max-tiger-Dashain-Dhamaka-photo-1024x776.png Max Tiger Dashain campaign: nine consumers win Yamaha bikes and scooters Nine consumers from across Nepal, including Kishor Jung Shah of Surkhet, have won Yamaha FZ FI and Ray ZR two-wheelers under Max Tiger's Energized Dashain Dhamaka 2026 campaign, with 28 more bikes, scooters and a bumper car still to be won. https://patrukar.com/en/news/returned-migrant-worker-earns-rs-1-5-million-a-year-from-mushroom-farming-in-sunsari 2026-11-02T06:31:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3010/J7tJWRMAKd.jpg Returned Migrant Worker Earns Rs 1.5 Million a Year from Mushroom Farming in Sunsari Roshan Prasad Gupta of Sunsari returned after seven years abroad and built a mushroom farm earning about Rs 1.5 million a year, starting with just Rs 50,000 in 2077 BS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manisha-koirala-amused-by-70-year-old-fan-s-childhood-tribute 2026-11-02T06:32:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3011/1793531480_manisha.jpg Manisha Koirala Amused by 70-Year-Old Fan’s Childhood Tribute Actress Manisha Koirala was taken aback when a 70-year-old woman told her she had been a fan since childhood, a remark also reflected on by OnlineKhabar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/syangja-voter-roll-update-leaves-249-000-voters 2026-11-02T06:33:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3012/Voter-ID.jpg Syangja voter roll update leaves 249,000 voters The District Election Office Syangja removed 2,572 names, including 1,308 deceased voters and 1,264 duplicates, during its Asoj update, leaving 249,000 registered voters in the district. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pampha-bhusal-says-party-must-be-transformed-by-connecting-with-people 2026-11-02T06:33:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3013/IMG_20261101_133840-original.jpg Pampha Bhusal says party must be transformed by connecting with people Former minister and NCP leader Pampha Bhusal said the party must be transformed by connecting with the people and addressing their problems, urging that change begin from oneself, at a leading cadres' gathering in Lalitpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/microbus-accident-in-aanbukhaireni-injures-11-including-driver 2026-11-02T06:34:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3014/accient-photo-1793578783.jpg Microbus accident in Aanbukhaireni injures 11 including driver At least 11 people, including the driver, were injured when a microbus met with an accident at Aanbukhaireni, with the cause and condition of the injured not yet disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-opens-free-online-ai-training-for-youth 2026-11-02T06:50:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3015/yuwa-thaha-shram_2HqtOvzQcW.jpg Government opens free online AI training for youth The Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment, through the National Vocational Training Institute, has opened applications for a free online training on the effective use of AI and prompt writing, targeting Nepali youth. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhapa-marigold-farmers-store-early-blooming-flowers-ahead-of-tihar-fear-rain-damage 2026-11-02T06:50:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3016/sayapatri-flower_nzOT6cFOE6.jpg Jhapa Marigold Farmers Store Early-Blooming Flowers Ahead of Tihar, Fear Rain Damage Marigold farmers in Jhapa are harvesting flowers that bloomed early before Tihar, storing them in cold stores and weaving garlands in advance as rain threatens the crop. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prithvi-highway-to-close-for-three-hours-on-monday 2026-11-02T07:01:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3017/hgiwaya--13-_Qmo5oHtHmM.webp Prithvi Highway to Close for Three Hours on Monday Vehicular movement along the Prithvi Highway will be halted for three hours on Monday, according to reports from Nepal Views and Baahrakhari. No reason or exact timing has been disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-yaks-sign-bangladesh-batter-jishan-alam-for-remaining-npl-matches 2026-11-02T07:14:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3018/jisan-alam-karnali-yaks_8aBeUIbiWp.webp Karnali Yaks Sign Bangladesh Batter Jishan Alam for Remaining NPL Matches Karnali Yaks have signed 21-year-old Bangladesh batting all-rounder Jishan Alam for the remaining matches of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-hearing-committee-to-meet-today-as-details-sought-from-japan-remain-awaited 2026-11-02T07:19:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3019/GGG-1793582749.jpg Parliamentary Hearing Committee to meet today as details sought from Japan remain awaited Nepal's Parliamentary Hearing Committee is meeting today after earlier scheduling the sitting for Monday, while details sought from Japan have not yet arrived and the reason for the delay remains unclear. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-montha-may-affect-nepal-s-weather-from-kartik-11-bringing-heavy-rain-and-snow 2026-11-02T07:20:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3020/mausam-bivag_61btcy1gq1_egxpRdrl0U.jpg Cyclone Montha May Affect Nepal’s Weather from Kartik 11, Bringing Heavy Rain and Snow Nepal’s Meteorological Forecasting Division warns that Cyclone Montha could affect the country from Kartik 11 to 15, with rain, snowfall and up to 200 mm of rainfall possible in some areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-npl-matches-scheduled-today-at-kirtipur-karnali-yaks-face-kathmandu-gorkhas-before-chitwan-rhinos-take-on-sudurpaschim-royals 2026-11-02T07:31:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhakunde-bhoot-wins-kathmandu-film-festival-short-video-challenge 2026-11-02T08:01:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3021/sunita_kkZ4EWonqG.webp Bhakunde Bhoot wins Kathmandu Film Festival short video challenge Bhakunde Bhoot, directed by Jeevan Sunuwar, has won the top award in the short video challenge organised by Kathmandu Metropolitan City under the Kathmandu Film Festival, beating 35 entries on the theme 'My Culture, My Heritage'. https://patrukar.com/en/news/growing-attraction-to-marigold-farming-in-bhimad-storage-shortage-worries-farmers 2026-11-02T08:02:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3022/flower-effect-after-rain-8_tOJUGm8wzs.webp Growing attraction to marigold farming in Bhimad, storage shortage worries farmers Farmers in Bhimad Municipality, Tanahun, are turning to marigold farming for the Tihar festival, with local flowers replacing imports, though a lack of storage facilities is worrying growers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-medical-association-urges-government-to-act-to-save-dr-govinda-kc 2026-11-02T08:14:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3023/govinda-kc_svjJtjAdiD.webp Nepal Medical Association Urges Government to Act to Save Dr Govinda KC The Nepal Medical Association has called for immediate government action and talks as senior physician Dr Govinda KC’s health deteriorates during a hunger strike in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ukraine-air-alert-app-hacked-false-radiation-warning-briefly-sent-in-kyiv 2026-11-02T08:31:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3024/1d2513e0-d646-11f1-b441-2b33b063138fjpg_Ny2PF6jJZd.webp Ukraine Air Alert App Hacked, False Radiation Warning Briefly Sent in Kyiv Ukraine's air-raid alert app was hacked on Sunday, briefly broadcasting a false radiation warning in Kyiv. The Ukrainian Air Force said there was no radiation danger and urged calm, while the country's central intelligence agency advised the public to use other official sources for air-strike threat information. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devendra-verma-elected-pyuthan-district-president-from-deuba-faction 2026-11-02T08:50:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3025/b_SyuAJzhN6R.webp Devendra Verma Elected Pyuthan District President from Deuba Faction Devendra Verma has been elected unopposed as the Pyuthan district president of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress. The Sunday convention also elected vice-presidents, secretaries, a 35-member working committee and 35 general convention representatives. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traffic-awareness-interaction-program-held-in-kathmandu-with-focus-on-road-safety-and-rule-compliance 2026-11-02T08:50:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3026/banner-image_sPOGzj8QHe.jpg Traffic Awareness Interaction Program Held in Kathmandu with Focus on Road Safety and Rule Compliance A traffic awareness interaction program focused on road safety and traffic rule compliance was held in Kathmandu on November 1, 2026, according to Ratopati. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kumhars-in-sunsari-busy-making-clay-pots-for-tihar-and-chhath 2026-11-02T09:02:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3027/kumbhakar_pKT4R9Cjxz.webp Kumhars in Sunsari busy making clay pots for Tihar and Chhath The Kumhar community across Sunsari district, including Inaruwa, Koshi, Bhokraha, Harinagar, Dewanganj and Gadhi, is working at full pace to supply clay pots and vessels to consumers ahead of the Tihar and Chhath festivals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prithvi-highway-s-malekhu-mugling-section-closed-for-majhimtar-bridge-work 2026-11-02T09:14:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3028/majhimtar-akasepul-1024x500-1.jpg Prithvi Highway’s Malekhu-Mugling Section Closed for Majhimtar Bridge Work Traffic on the Malekhu-Mugling section of the Prithvi Highway is halted while crews install a pedestrian bridge girder at Majhimtar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mugling-malekhu-road-section-to-close-today-for-repairs 2026-11-02T09:15:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3029/majhimta-1793584616.jpg Mugling-Malekhu road section to close today for repairs The Mugling-Malekhu section of the Prithvi Highway is closed today for repair work, with reports differing on whether the shutdown will last three or four hours. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-parliamentary-committees-meet-today-including-two-national-assembly-committees 2026-11-02T09:31:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3030/samsad-sachivalaya1671186789-1773899041.jpg Four Parliamentary Committees Meet Today, Including Two National Assembly Committees Four parliamentary committees, including two National Assembly committees, are meeting today as part of ongoing parliamentary business, with education among the themes covered. https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-arrested-with-210-kg-marijuana-in-sunsari-as-police-fire-warning-shots 2026-11-02T09:44:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3031/886771199_3697114640457463_5419912053642424394_n_pzKx1ujVt5.webp Five Arrested with 210 kg Marijuana in Sunsari as Police Fire Warning Shots Police arrested five people with around 210 kg of marijuana in Dharam Sub-Metropolitan City-20, Sunsari, on Monday morning, firing two warning shots as the suspects tried to flee with the consignment loaded into two Scorpio vehicles. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-parliamentary-party-meeting-underway-at-singha-durbar 2026-11-02T10:14:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3032/congress-samsadiya-dal-office-1778039769.jpg Nepali Congress parliamentary party meeting underway at Singha Durbar The Nepali Congress parliamentary party meeting is underway at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu. The meeting began on Monday; details of the agenda have not been disclosed yet. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-us-draft-proposes-uranium-transfer-hormuz-reopening-within-7-days 2026-11-02T10:31:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-announces-land-administration-services-in-all-local-units-within-a-month 2026-11-02T10:44:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3033/pm-balen-balendra-1024x512.jpg PM Balen Shah Announces Land Administration Services in All Local Units Within a Month Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah announced on Monday that land administration services, currently running from 33 local units, will be operated from all local levels across Nepal within a month. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-says-parties-in-intense-talks-on-madhesh-provincial-government 2026-11-02T10:45:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3034/prachanda-happy--2-_oBMjMKNkBE.jpg Prachanda Says Parties in Intense Talks on Madhesh Provincial Government CPN (Maoist Centre) coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' says consultations among political parties on forming the Madhesh Province government are ongoing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-administration-orders-immediate-destruction-of-banned-maur-fish 2026-11-02T11:14:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3035/cdo-chitwan_Kj19trqQIS.webp Chitwan Administration Orders Immediate Destruction of Banned Maur Fish A monitoring team led by Chief District Officer Ganesh Aryal found banned maur fish farming in parts of Chitwan, where rotten meat and foul-smelling eggs were being used as feed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-buildings-end-rented-room-housing-for-baglung-police 2026-11-02T11:43:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3036/baglung-map_saube82urq.jpg New Buildings End Rented-Room Housing for Baglung Police Four newly constructed buildings at the District Police Office in Baglung have ended the practice of police personnel living in rented rooms, providing barracks, a detention cell and an official residence. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyberattacks-target-emergency-warning-systems-in-russia-and-ukraine 2026-11-02T12:02:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3037/cyber-hake-1-1024x555-1.jpg Cyberattacks Target Emergency Warning Systems in Russia and Ukraine Russia and Ukraine say hackers sent false emergency alerts, including warnings of radiation threats and nuclear attacks, briefly causing public alarm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/unilever-nepal-announces-rs-1-540-per-share-cash-dividend 2026-11-02T12:03:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3038/uniliver-Nepal.jpg Unilever Nepal Announces Rs 1,540 Per Share Cash Dividend Unilever Nepal has declared a cash dividend of Rs 1,540 per share following a board meeting on Friday. The company has also set a book closure date for its general assembly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-arrested-with-210kg-of-marijuana-in-dharan-after-warning-shots 2026-11-02T12:14:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3039/gaja.jpg Five Arrested with 210kg of Marijuana in Dharan After Warning Shots Police arrested five people in Chyandanda, Dharan, after finding around 210 kilograms of marijuana being loaded into two Scorpio vehicles early Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-u-19-women-s-cricket-team-departs-for-belt-and-road-series-in-china 2026-11-02T12:31:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3040/u-19-cricket-team_npl-3_61RbaUSHkB.webp Nepal U-19 Women's Cricket Team Departs for Belt and Road Series in China CAN bade farewell to Nepal's U-19 women's cricket team in Kathmandu on Monday ahead of the Belt and Road U-19 Series in China, scheduled for November 3 to 8. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-announces-16-taxpayer-incentive-prize-winners-for-kartik-rs-1-million-bumper-prize-goes-to-rs-450-purchase 2026-11-02T12:32:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3041/1784615475_artha-20man.jpg Government Announces 16 Taxpayer Incentive Prize Winners for Kartik; Rs 1 Million Bumper Prize Goes to Rs 450 Purchase Nepal's government announced 16 winners of the taxpayer incentive gift programme for Kartik 1 to 15 at the Ministry of Finance, with a consumer who bought goods worth Rs 450 winning the Rs 1 million bumper prize and one winner receiving Rs 100,000 each day. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsdc-laghubitta-to-distribute-9-40-percent-cash-dividend-to-shareholders 2026-11-02T12:33:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-moves-to-form-joint-opposition-front 2026-11-02T12:34:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3042/congress-sansadiya-dal-meeting_izZ6lQ9JLF.webp Nepali Congress Moves to Form Joint Opposition Front Nepali Congress, Nepal's main opposition party, has decided to take the initiative to form a joint front of opposition parties to resist the government if it acts against the rule of law, press freedom and the separation of powers, reports from Kathmandu said on November 2, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-murasu-heads-toward-andhra-pradesh-no-significant-impact-expected-in-nepal 2026-11-02T12:34:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3043/bb_2lDfF627Yh.webp Cyclone Murasu Heads Toward Andhra Pradesh, No Significant Impact Expected in Nepal Nepal's Meteorological Forecasting Division says Cyclone Murasu, moving toward India's Andhra Pradesh, will have no significant impact on Nepal's weather, based on models and satellite analysis. https://patrukar.com/en/news/democrats-lead-in-five-republican-held-states-ahead-of-us-midterms-poll-shows 2026-11-02T12:35:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3044/us_vytt9wHB0l.webp Democrats Lead in Five Republican-Held States Ahead of US Midterms, Poll Shows A New York Times and Siena University survey finds Democratic Senate candidates ahead in five Republican-held states before the US midterms, with leads in Texas, Kansas and Maine and a tight race in Iowa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/apple-overtakes-nvidia-as-world-s-most-valuable-company-with-5-03-trillion-market-cap 2026-11-02T12:36:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3045/Apple-Company.jpg Apple Overtakes Nvidia as World's Most Valuable Company with $5.03 Trillion Market Cap Apple has overtaken Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company, with its market capitalisation reaching 5.03 trillion dollars against Nvidia's 4.93 trillion, driven by strong demand for new products including its first foldable iPhone. https://patrukar.com/en/news/roshan-returns-from-foreign-employment-thrives-in-mushroom-farming 2026-11-02T12:36:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3046/CHAU-1793584153.jpg Roshan returns from foreign employment, thrives in mushroom farming Roshan, a returnee from foreign employment, has found success and satisfaction in mushroom farming, turning agriculture into a rewarding livelihood back home in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/scientists-turn-art-detectives-link-van-gogh-s-the-starry-night-to-a-real-view-of-the-night-sky 2026-11-02T12:37:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3047/starry-night-by-vangugh_LY2wMJHpNM.webp Scientists Turn Art Detectives, Link Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' to a Real View of the Night Sky Research reported from Seoul suggests Vincent van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' may have been inspired by a real celestial scene, with scientists tracing the painting to an actual view of the night sky. https://patrukar.com/en/news/google-gemini-now-lets-users-edit-ai-generated-files-in-app 2026-11-02T12:37:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3048/gemini_D8zx2KWN3X.webp Google Gemini now lets users edit AI-generated files in-app Google has rolled out a new Gemini AI feature that lets users view and edit AI-generated files directly inside the chat, with no download or export to another app needed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-face-selection-dilemmas-ahead-of-new-zealand-test-series 2026-11-02T12:38:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3049/australia_PUA8KMlny0.webp Australia Face Selection Dilemmas Ahead of New Zealand Test Series Australia enter their home season and the Test series against New Zealand under pressure, having lost three of their last five Tests, surrendered a 1-0 lead against South Africa, lost the number one Test ranking and slipped to third in the WTC standings, with five major selection questions to answer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/arsenal-beat-liverpool-1-0-at-anfield-to-move-top-of-premier-league 2026-11-02T12:39:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3050/aresnal_RcV54pRzYZ.webp Arsenal Beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield to Move Top of Premier League Kai Havertz scored in the 16th minute as Arsenal ended a 14-year wait for a Premier League win at Anfield and opened a three-point lead at the top. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-demands-parliamentary-committee-to-probe-journalist-crackdown 2026-11-02T12:40:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3051/1777452283_Bhismaraj-20Andembe.JPG Nepali Congress Demands Parliamentary Committee to Probe Journalist Crackdown The Nepali Congress has demanded a parliamentary special committee to investigate the crackdown on journalists and all disputed government activities, announcing the demand publicly on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landless-dalits-squatters-and-settlers-in-kavre-wait-as-local-governments-delay-land-applications 2026-11-02T12:40:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3052/KAVRE-1024x544.jpg Landless Dalits, Squatters and Settlers in Kavre Wait as Local Governments Delay Land Applications Landless Dalits, squatters and unmanaged settlers in Kavrepalanchok face long delays in receiving land as local governments fail to prioritise applications and the district Land Problem Resolution Commission committee shows little interest in pending cases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traffic-police-chief-kafle-warns-no-leniency-for-financial-irregularities 2026-11-02T12:41:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3053/N9v7CGbNCf.jpg Traffic Police Chief Kafle Warns No Leniency for Financial Irregularities SSP Suresh Prasad Kafle, chief of the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, said Sunday that personnel involved in financial irregularities or conduct against police norms will not be spared, with the office confirming action against those found involved. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mp-tosima-karki-concerned-over-dr-govinda-kc-s-repeated-hunger-strikes 2026-11-02T12:42:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3054/1784869907_toshima.jpg MP Tosima Karki Concerned Over Dr Govinda KC's Repeated Hunger Strikes RSP lawmaker and former Minister of State for Health Tosima Karki says Dr Govinda KC staging hunger strikes twice in six months sends a bad message and urges the government to hold immediate talks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/big-mart-shopper-wins-rs-1-million-in-taxpayer-prize-draw 2026-11-02T12:42:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3055/a5932ec4-9060-4dda-9175-cd019f2b5c34_kWFWf98Qer.webp Big Mart Shopper Wins Rs 1 Million in Taxpayer Prize Draw A Big Mart customer named Naman won the Rs 1 million bumper prize in the Inland Revenue Department’s first fortnightly taxpayer draw for Kartik. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhanusha-man-wins-rs-1-million-prize-from-big-mart-purchase 2026-11-02T12:42:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3056/artha-mantralaya_U9ZuyfnTad.webp Dhanusha man wins Rs 1 million prize from Big Mart purchase Gaurishankar Pandit of Dhanusha, living in Lalitpur, won a Rs 1 million bumper prize from Big Mart after buying mustard oil worth just Rs 415. https://patrukar.com/en/news/study-launched-for-sustainable-management-of-rapti-river 2026-11-02T12:43:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3057/rapti-nadi_tIBhmmbrCE.jpg Study Launched for Sustainable Management of Rapti River The Irrigation and Water Resources Management Project in Lamahi has launched a scientific study and master plan for the sustainable management of the western Rapti River watershed in Dang district, examining land-use change and rising global temperatures across the Deukhuri Valley and surrounding areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-seriously-injured-in-sharp-weapon-attack-in-ilam-three-arrested 2026-11-02T12:43:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3058/871150652_989978087482541_647420423798925768_n_6AeOCLfKBh.webp Man Seriously Injured in Sharp-Weapon Attack in Ilam; Three Arrested Subas Lohar, 32, was seriously injured in a sharp-weapon attack at Chhyarchhare in Ilam Municipality-4 on the afternoon of Kartik 15. Police have arrested three people on suspicion of involvement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/132kv-keraun-substation-begins-operation-in-morang 2026-11-02T12:44:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3059/transmission_20220224222006.jpg 132kV Keraun Substation Begins Operation in Morang The 132kV Keraun Substation in Kanepokhari Rural Municipality-2, Morang, has officially come into operation, a move expected to significantly improve electricity supply in the district and surrounding areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/about-11-foot-king-cobra-rescued-from-grocery-shop-in-makwanpur 2026-11-02T12:44:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3060/king-kobra-resku--400x220.jpg About 11-Foot King Cobra Rescued from Grocery Shop in Makwanpur Rescuers Rajesh Thapa 'Garib' and Roshan Thapa 'Deep' safely removed an approximately 11-foot king cobra found in a drawer at a grocery shop in Bhore, Hetauda-15. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-calls-meeting-of-opposition-parties-with-focus-on-politics-and-economy 2026-11-02T12:45:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3061/aangdembe-1783935315.jpg Nepali Congress Calls Meeting of Opposition Parties with Focus on Politics and Economy The Nepali Congress has called a meeting of opposition parties, with the agenda reported to centre on politics and the economy, according to Thaha Khabar and Baahrakhari on November 2, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/marigold-garlands-worth-rs-2-5-million-seized-in-morang-ahead-of-tihar 2026-11-02T12:45:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3062/Flower--2--original.jpg Marigold garlands worth Rs 2.5 million seized in Morang ahead of Tihar Armed Police Force personnel seized marigold flowers and garlands worth about Rs 2.5 million illegally brought from India; the consignment was intercepted at a cold store in Morang ahead of Tihar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bar-association-president-dr-vijay-mishra-urges-stronger-more-practical-free-legal-aid-bill 2026-11-02T12:45:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3063/bijaya_IZNR1xiyqg.webp Nepal Bar Association President Dr. Vijay Mishra Urges Stronger, More Practical Free Legal Aid Bill Nepal Bar Association President Dr. Vijay Mishra has called on lawmakers to make the Free Legal Aid Bill, 2083 more effective, practical and sustainable, speaking at a stakeholder interaction in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/international-trade-fair-in-kathmandu-from-mangsir-17 2026-11-02T12:46:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3064/1-1793538189.jpg International Trade Fair in Kathmandu from Mangsir 17 The Nepal International Trade Fair is set to begin in Kathmandu on Mangsir 17 with businesspeople from five countries participating, according to Nepali media reports, though key details remain undisclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parental-habits-that-can-worsen-sibling-rivalry-ratopati-report-says 2026-11-02T12:46:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3065/the-definitive-guide-to-sibling_xqICeNUprm.webp Parental Habits That Can Worsen Sibling Rivalry, Ratopati Report Says A Ratopati report says comparing children, favouring one in disputes and placing too much responsibility on one child can strain sibling relationships. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-ponds-and-markets-spruced-up-ahead-of-diwali-and-chhath 2026-11-02T12:47:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3066/06-siraha_chhat-market_npl-13_wpmcSWT9qf.webp Janakpur Ponds and Markets Spruced Up Ahead of Diwali and Chhath Janakpurdham cleans ponds, reservoirs and market areas ahead of Diwali and Chhath, aiming for an organised, grand festival while bazaars bustle with festive shoppers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-deploys-1-600-traffic-police-for-tihar-and-chhath 2026-11-02T12:47:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3067/traffic-400x220.jpg Kathmandu Deploys 1,600 Traffic Police for Tihar and Chhath The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has deployed 1,600 personnel and set up 14 passenger assistance desks for traffic management and passenger safety during Tihar and Chhath. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-gorkhas-win-toss-choose-to-bowl-against-karnali-yaks-in-npl-opener 2026-11-02T12:48:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3068/ktm-vs-karnali1_A0ddNvP6g9.webp Kathmandu Gorkhas Win Toss, Choose to Bowl Against Karnali Yaks in NPL Opener Kathmandu Gorkhas captain Karan KC won the toss and elected to bowl first against Karnali Yaks in the opening match of the Nepal Premier League on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taxpayer-incentive-gift-programme-16-winners-announced-one-takes-home-rs-1-million 2026-11-02T12:59:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3069/a5932ec4-9060-4dda-9175-cd019f2b5c34_kWFWf98Qer.webp Taxpayer Incentive Gift Programme: 16 Winners Announced, One Takes Home Rs 1 Million The Inland Revenue Department on Monday announced 16 winners under the government's Taxpayer Incentive Gift Programme, with one winning the Rs 1 million bumper prize from a Rs 415 purchase and 15 others receiving Rs 100,000 each from transactions made between Kartik 1 and Kartik 15. https://patrukar.com/en/news/provincial-finance-ministers-meet-in-surkhet-to-debate-fiscal-federalism 2026-11-02T13:12:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3070/photo-1_Ej7CxYJpJL.webp Provincial finance ministers meet in Surkhet to debate fiscal federalism Finance ministers from six provinces met in Birendranagar, Surkhet, at the Provincial Economic Affairs Council inaugurated by Karnali Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi, to debate fiscal federalism, provincial financial rights and inter-tier coordination; Sudurpashchim was absent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-oil-corporation-begins-process-to-merge-lpg-industries 2026-11-02T13:13:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3071/1793603093_New-20Project-20-27-.jpg Nepal Oil Corporation Begins Process to Merge LPG Industries Nepal Oil Corporation has asked LPG industries operating under different names and brands to prepare merger action plans, following point 32 of the approved policy and programme for fiscal year 2083/84. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fuel-prices-in-asia-more-than-double-pre-war-levels-blackrock-report-finds 2026-11-02T13:13:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3072/22756394-0b07-4fff-9b13-5a62e963b609_ea4ac977_j2XyrOlJF2.webp Fuel prices in Asia more than double pre-war levels, BlackRock report finds A BlackRock report says fuel prices in Asian countries have risen to more than double their pre-war levels as the West Asia energy crisis disrupts crude supply, refining and transportation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/netanyahu-urges-trump-to-resume-military-action-against-iran-after-us-midterms 2026-11-02T13:30:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3073/netanahu_3IP8JsUfR6.webp Netanyahu Urges Trump to Resume Military Action Against Iran After US Midterms Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to resume military action against Iran immediately after the US midterm elections, during a Saturday phone call that also addressed diplomatic talks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-imports-rs-645-million-in-decorative-lights-ahead-of-tihar 2026-11-02T13:30:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3074/Tihar-2081-7-1024x683.jpg Nepal Imports Rs 645 Million in Decorative Lights Ahead of Tihar Nepal imported decorative lights worth Rs 645.2 million in the first three months of fiscal year 2083/84 ahead of Tihar, up from Rs 596.5 million last year, even as unit volume fell to 2.859 million from 3.892 million, according to Department of Customs data. https://patrukar.com/en/news/noc-begins-process-to-merge-lpg-industries-operating-under-different-brands-in-nepal 2026-11-02T13:42:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3075/gass-ktm-12-1024x684-1.jpg NOC Begins Process to Merge LPG Industries Operating Under Different Brands in Nepal Nepal Oil Corporation has asked LPG industries to prepare merger and action plans, saying the policy is intended to simplify sales and distribution and protect consumers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/contracts-cancelled-for-two-stalled-bridge-projects-in-bajura 2026-11-02T13:43:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3076/pool-thekka-radda-400x220.jpg Contracts Cancelled for Two Stalled Bridge Projects in Bajura Contracts for the Maure bridge over the Budhiganga River and a bridge over the Thulisanghu stream have been cancelled after work failed to begin within the agreed period. A new construction process has been initiated. https://patrukar.com/en/news/swiss-national-council-president-pierre-andre-page-arrives-in-nepal 2026-11-02T13:59:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3077/1793602222_New-20Project-20-26-.jpg Swiss National Council President Pierre-André Page Arrives in Nepal A six-member Swiss delegation led by National Council President Pierre-André Page arrived in Kathmandu on Monday for meetings with Nepal’s president, House Speaker and National Assembly chair. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shah-rukh-khan-turns-61-fans-celebrate-in-mumbai 2026-11-02T14:00:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3078/saharukh_haDmW4sEPR.webp Shah Rukh Khan Turns 61, Fans Celebrate in Mumbai Shah Rukh Khan turned 61 on Monday, November 2, with fans gathering outside Mannat, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link decorated with his image and a 'King' poster, and the song 'Tu Mil Jaaye' released as a gift to fans. https://patrukar.com/en/news/houthi-rebels-claim-six-attacks-on-saudi-airports-and-oil-facilities 2026-11-02T14:08:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3079/huthi-spokerman_3DXxGAhgNp.webp Houthi Rebels Claim Six Attacks on Saudi Airports and Oil Facilities Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim six attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities, announced by military spokesperson Yahya Saree on X, as reported on October 30, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-s-secretariat-says-party-legitimacy-dispute-is-deliberate-disinformation 2026-11-02T14:16:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3080/gagan-thapa-1-1024x512.jpg Gagan Thapa's Secretariat Says Party Legitimacy Dispute Is Deliberate Disinformation Gagan Thapa's secretariat on Monday rejected media and social media reports questioning the Nepali Congress's official legitimacy, said the Election Commission, the courts and the 15th general convention had already confirmed it, and accused the government of spreading deliberate confusion to divert attention from its own activities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-full-bench-issues-five-point-decision-on-media-reports-naming-chief-justice-justices 2026-11-02T14:28:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3081/supre-c_REvFGmnTCB.webp Supreme Court full bench issues five-point decision on media reports naming Chief Justice, justices Nepal's Supreme Court full bench has issued a five-point decision expressing serious concern over media and social media reports naming the Chief Justice and other justices, urging an impartial, independent and unbiased investigation with fact-based conclusions made public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhapa-administration-orders-crackdown-on-illegal-imported-and-plastic-flowers 2026-11-02T14:29:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3082/flower-effect-after-rain-7_vefLyTFtVO.webp Jhapa administration orders crackdown on illegal imported and plastic flowers The District Administration Office in Jhapa has directed security agencies to control illegally imported flowers and plastic artificial flowers, aiming to prioritise domestic production during the festival season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-yaks-reach-102-for-4-against-kathmandu-gorkhas-in-npl 2026-11-02T14:35:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3083/856965960_1139538831928103_2442729711285548658_n_8fxrnpqLKj.webp Karnali Yaks Reach 102 for 4 Against Kathmandu Gorkhas in NPL Karnali Yaks reached 102 for four in 11.5 overs against Kathmandu Gorkhas at TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Monday, with Ariful Islam leading the scoring. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-full-bench-urges-respect-for-constitutional-supremacy-calls-for-impartial-investigation 2026-11-02T14:46:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3084/sarboccha-bigyapti-1024x496.jpg Supreme Court Full Bench Urges Respect for Constitutional Supremacy, Calls for Impartial Investigation The full bench of the Supreme Court of Nepal expressed serious concern on Monday over news reports and social media content naming the Chief Justice and other justices, reaffirming its commitment to constitutional supremacy and urging an impartial investigation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/major-irrigation-canals-supply-water-during-nepal-s-monsoon-paddy-season 2026-11-02T14:47:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3085/1784084220_Sichai.jpg Major Irrigation Canals Supply Water During Nepal’s Monsoon Paddy Season Major canal systems are operating during Nepal’s monsoon paddy season, with the Sunsari Morang Irrigation Project serving 68,000 hectares and the Rajapur system serving 14,138 hectares. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-set-181-run-target-for-kathmandu 2026-11-02T14:47:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3086/whatsapp-image-2026-_BF0ndCEdKK.webp Karnali Set 181-Run Target for Kathmandu Karnali's aggressive batting, led by Ariful and Talat, set Kathmandu a winning target of 181 runs on Monday. Read the full match report here. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-conduct-national-micronutrient-survey-covering-over-12-000-citizens 2026-11-02T14:58:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3087/health-ministry_tFynSGSv1o.webp Nepal to Conduct National Micronutrient Survey Covering Over 12,000 Citizens Nepal's Family Welfare Division will lead the Nepal Micronutrient Survey 2026, assessing the nutrition of more than 12,000 citizens including children, adolescents and women across all provinces. https://patrukar.com/en/news/opposition-parties-meet-at-singha-durbar-accuse-government-of-ruling-by-ordinance 2026-11-02T14:58:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3088/bipaxi-dall_GXBGKH7X8K.webp Opposition Parties Meet at Singha Durbar, Accuse Government of Ruling by Ordinance Opposition parties including Nepali Congress, CPN (UML) and the Nepal Communist Party met at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu on Monday, accusing the government of ruling through ordinances and demanding the immediate convening of the Federal Parliament session. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-seeks-impartial-probe-into-reports-involving-chief-justice 2026-11-02T14:59:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3089/banner-image_sPOGzj8QHe.jpg Supreme Court Seeks Impartial Probe into Reports Involving Chief Justice The Supreme Court's full court meeting on Monday issued a five-point decision calling for an independent and impartial investigation into media reports and social media posts involving the chief justice and other justices, with findings to be made public soon. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-claims-china-and-russia-spy-on-us-says-us-more-capable 2026-11-02T15:16:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3090/donald-trump_b38Op3spB6.webp Trump Claims China and Russia Spy on US, Says US More Capable US President Donald Trump accused China and Russia of spying on the United States while claiming the US monitors both and is more capable, speaking at a Republican election rally in Iowa on Sunday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-administration-announces-15-billion-aid-package-for-us-farmers 2026-11-02T15:27:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3091/trump-400x220.jpg Trump Administration Announces $15 Billion Aid Package for US Farmers With midterm elections approaching, the Trump administration has unveiled more than $15 billion in aid for US farmers, including an $8 billion one-time diesel payment and $5 billion in loans for livestock and fish farmers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sompal-kami-bowls-david-warner-for-16-in-npl-match 2026-11-02T15:29:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3092/warner_qYS8LiYvlZ.webp Sompal Kami Bowls David Warner for 16 in NPL Match Karnali Yaks captain Sompal Kami dismissed Kathmandu Gorkhas opener David Warner for 16 as the Gorkhas began their chase of 181 in the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/south-korea-plans-16-billion-ai-and-semiconductor-investment-for-2027 2026-11-02T15:46:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3093/AI-1-400x220.jpg South Korea Plans $16 Billion AI and Semiconductor Investment for 2027 President Lee Jae Myung presented a budget plan proposing a $16 billion investment in artificial intelligence and semiconductors in 2027, nearly double this year's allocation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-criticises-government-s-working-style-in-butwal 2026-11-02T15:47:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3094/shankar-press-meet-1024x512.jpg UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Criticises Government’s Working Style in Butwal CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel says the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah is weakening democratic values, the constitution and constitutional bodies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fears-of-renewed-iran-war-grow-in-middle-east-after-us-midterms 2026-11-02T15:56:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3095/iran-us_yAzUF79S3a.webp Fears of renewed Iran war grow in Middle East after US midterms Ambiguity from Washington and warnings from Tehran leave the Middle East bracing for a possible return to war with Iran after the US midterm elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/opposition-awaits-ruling-side-s-stance-on-judge-impeachment-angdembe 2026-11-02T15:58:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3096/bhismaraj_YVIePAJv8r.webp Opposition awaits ruling side's stance on judge impeachment: Angdembe Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe says opposition parties will form a common position on a judge's impeachment only after the ruling side makes its stance clear. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hearing-committee-to-decide-on-japan-ambassador-nominee-thapa 2026-11-02T16:21:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3097/Jigyan-Kumar-Thapa.png Hearing Committee to Decide on Japan Ambassador Nominee Thapa The Parliamentary Hearing Committee will meet at 3 pm Monday at Singha Durbar to decide on Jigyan Kumar Thapa's nomination as Nepal's ambassador to Japan, with the ministry yet to provide requested details. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dahal-proposes-swiss-cooperation-to-establish-pharmaceutical-industry-in-nepal 2026-11-02T16:28:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3098/narayandahal-150x150.jpg Dahal Proposes Swiss Cooperation to Establish Pharmaceutical Industry in Nepal National Assembly Speaker Narayan Prasad Dahal has urged government-level cooperation with Switzerland to establish a world-class pharmaceutical industry in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-ambassador-jigyan-kumar-thapa-withdraws-name-for-japan-post 2026-11-02T16:29:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3099/gigyankumar-thapa-japan_npl-2_karvgaqj0r_fPDrozbV92.webp Proposed Ambassador Jigyan Kumar Thapa Withdraws Name for Japan Post Proposed envoy Jigyan Kumar Thapa withdrew his name for the Japan ambassador post after a conflict of interest was raised, the Parliamentary Hearing Committee confirmed on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-murasu-approaches-india-s-east-coast-heavy-rain-warning-issued 2026-11-02T16:30:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3100/rain_2jitMwhPex.webp Cyclone Murasu Approaches India's East Coast, Heavy Rain Warning Issued Cyclone Murasu, the second cyclone in less than a week, is moving toward India's eastern coast with landfall expected around midnight Monday or early Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain warnings for coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rashid-khan-scores-32-ball-half-century-for-kathmandu-gorkhas-against-karnali-yaks 2026-11-02T16:31:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3101/rasid_pf6lHomZY7.webp Rashid Khan Scores 32-Ball Half-Century for Kathmandu Gorkhas Against Karnali Yaks Rashid Khan scored 50 from 32 balls for Kathmandu Gorkhas in their Nepal Premier League chase against Karnali Yaks at TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-ministers-of-all-seven-provinces-gather-in-karnali-for-joint-meeting 2026-11-02T16:34:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3102/karnali_RpeuUs8TZ5.webp Finance Ministers of All Seven Provinces Gather in Karnali for Joint Meeting Finance ministers from all seven provinces have gathered in Karnali for a joint meeting focused on economic and political issues, with reports also noting discussions on foreign affairs-related matters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/morang-administration-orders-viratnagar-hotels-and-nightlife-venues-to-close-by-10-pm 2026-11-02T16:58:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3103/biratnagar-with-hikmat-1024x512.jpg Morang Administration Orders Viratnagar Hotels and Nightlife Venues to Close by 10 pm The District Administration Office Morang has ordered hotels, restaurants, clubs and other night-time entertainment businesses in Viratnagar to stop admitting customers after 10 pm and clear their premises by 10:30 pm. Chief Minister Karki has objected to the directive. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-national-arrested-in-rautahat-with-rs-1-million-hidden-in-motorcycle 2026-11-02T17:16:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3104/pk_JPUNer00wp.webp Indian National Arrested in Rautahat with Rs 1 Million Hidden in Motorcycle Rautahat police arrested 33-year-old Indian national Tuna Das after finding Rs 1 million concealed in his motorcycle during a vehicle check in Baudhimai Municipality. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-u-19-women-s-cricket-team-departs-for-china-series-after-kathmandu-farewell 2026-11-02T17:27:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3105/u-19-cricket-team_npl-3_61RbaUSHkB.webp Nepal U-19 Women's Cricket Team Departs for China Series After Kathmandu Farewell Nepal's U-19 women's cricket team received a farewell from CAN in Kathmandu before departing for the Belt and Road U-19 Women's Cricket Series in China, described as key ICC preparation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-ministers-discuss-climate-finance-and-cop31-preparations 2026-11-02T17:29:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3106/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-02-at-16.36.04-original.jpg Nepal Ministers Discuss Climate Finance and COP31 Preparations Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle met in Kathmandu on November 2, 2026, to discuss climate finance, adaptation and preparations for COP31. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-chief-whip-khushbu-oli-calls-for-restructuring-nepal-s-judiciary 2026-11-02T17:30:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3107/Khusbu-Oli-1793618705.jpg RPP Chief Whip Khushbu Oli Calls for Restructuring Nepal’s Judiciary Rastriya Prajatantra Party chief whip Khushbu Oli says impeaching one or two judges will not reform the judiciary, calling instead for restructuring to address distortions and anomalies in the courts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nagdhunga-tunnel-collects-rs-1-17-million-in-tolls-on-first-day-of-operation 2026-11-02T17:46:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3108/nagdhunga-surung-1024x683.jpg Nagdhunga Tunnel collects Rs 1.17 million in tolls on first day of operation Nepal's first vehicular tunnel earned Rs 1.17 million from about 7,500 vehicles on its opening day of toll collection, with the project targeting Rs 400 million annually. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-seeks-swiss-cooperation-on-himalayan-climate-risks 2026-11-02T17:56:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3109/bhetghat_wLkr5rXVbm.webp President Paudel Seeks Swiss Cooperation on Himalayan Climate Risks President Ram Chandra Paudel said Nepal is eager to cooperate with Switzerland in tackling climate change and environmental problems in the Himalayan region, during a Monday courtesy meeting at Shital Niwas with a Swiss National Council delegation led by Pierre-André Page, while also noting Switzerland's support for Nepal's peace process. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-rawal-orders-faster-land-ownership-certificates-for-landless-in-jhapa 2026-11-02T17:57:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3110/prativa-rawal-2-400x220.jpg Minister Rawal Orders Faster Land Ownership Certificates for Landless in Jhapa Minister Pratibha Rawal directed Jhapa officials to accelerate land ownership certificate distribution to landless Dalits, squatters and unorganised settlers, calling current progress unsatisfactory and delays unacceptable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dodhara-chandani-dry-port-construction-reaches-26-percent-completion 2026-11-02T18:11:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3111/OkWXelwTcO.jpg Dodhara Chandani Dry Port Construction Reaches 26 Percent Completion Construction of the Dodhara Chandani dry port in Kanchanpur has reached 26 percent completion, engineer Anish KC of the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Committee said, with a 30-month timeline and an estimated cost of about Rs 2.37 billion Indian rupees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/yari-customs-office-at-hilsa-exceeds-annual-revenue-target-by-more-than-three-times 2026-11-02T18:12:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3112/Hilsa-Naka-700x480.jpg Yari Customs Office at Hilsa Exceeds Annual Revenue Target by More Than Three Times The Yari Customs Office at Hilsa in Humla collected Rs 1.96 million in fiscal year 2082/83, more than three times its Rs 602,000 target, despite staff shortages, weak connectivity, road problems and adverse weather. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-seize-7-826-8-kg-of-marijuana-in-udayapur 2026-11-02T18:14:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3113/882286982_1820375295773890_6901309023125546230_n-1024x768.jpg Armed Police Seize 7,826.8 kg of Marijuana in Udayapur The Armed Police Force seized 7,826 kg and 800 grams of prohibited marijuana during a check on the Diwajor–Mainamaini–Koshi Pul inner road in Belaka Municipality-8, Udayapur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kailali-forest-produce-traders-demand-immediate-lifting-of-four-month-ban 2026-11-02T18:31:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3114/kailali-kath-byosai-press-meet-1024x602.jpg Kailali Forest Produce Traders Demand Immediate Lifting of Four-Month Ban The Environment Conservation and Forest Produce Traders Association Kailali has demanded the immediate lifting of a four-to-five-month ban on the collection, sale, distribution and transport of forest produce in the district. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-submits-new-central-committee-details-to-election-commission 2026-11-02T18:31:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3115/whatsapp-image-2026-_GFRLclFJ34.webp Nepali Congress Submits New Central Committee Details to Election Commission The Nepali Congress has filed an application at the Election Commission with details of its newly elected central committee to update the commission's records, in a development reported on November 2, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-to-visit-nepal-on-wednesday-for-two-day-official-trip 2026-11-02T18:35:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-to-visit-nepal-on-november-4-5-for-bilateral-talks-ahead-of-pm-balendra-shah-s-india-trip 2026-11-02T18:36:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3116/Vikram-Misri.jpg Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Visit Nepal on November 4-5 for Bilateral Talks Ahead of PM Balendra Shah's India Trip Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Nepal on November 4-5 at the invitation of Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai for bilateral talks on Nepal-India relations and matters of mutual interest, part of preparations for PM Balendra Shah's visit to India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-khanal-holds-courtesy-talks-with-british-ambassador-fen-in-kathmandu-climate-diplomacy-in-focus 2026-11-02T18:37:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3117/1b6d944c-205c-450d-bfdd-78fbeadd0cdb-original.jpg Foreign Minister Khanal Holds Courtesy Talks with British Ambassador Fen in Kathmandu, Climate Diplomacy in Focus Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met British Ambassador Rob Fen at Singha Durbar on November 2, 2026, discussing bilateral ties, climate finance, resilient development and UN climate structures. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-discusses-trade-via-alternative-border-points-with-china-says-foreign-secretary-rai 2026-11-02T18:37:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3118/amrit-rai_yVtEAHvFea.webp Nepal Discusses Trade via Alternative Border Points with China, Says Foreign Secretary Rai Foreign Ministry Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai says discussions are underway to conduct trade with China through alternative border points, with priority on Tatopani and efforts underway at Kerung and Lamabagar in Dolakha. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-chamber-chief-kamlesh-kumar-agrawal-pakistani-envoy-mohammad-aamir-khan-discuss-strengthening-nepal-pakistan-trade-ties 2026-11-02T18:38:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3119/nepal_pakistan_3g8hOmA2NI.jpg Nepal Chamber chief Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal, Pakistani envoy Mohammad Aamir Khan discuss strengthening Nepal-Pakistan trade ties Nepal Chamber of Commerce President Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal and Pakistan's Ambassador Mohammad Aamir Khan met Tuesday in Kathmandu to discuss strengthening Nepal-Pakistan ties through trade, investment and business partnership. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-mauritius-finalise-g2g-deal-for-zero-cost-worker-recruitment 2026-11-02T18:39:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3120/New-Project-2026-11-01T154157.099-1024x576.jpg Nepal, Mauritius Finalise G2G Deal for Zero-Cost Worker Recruitment Nepal and Mauritius are finalising a government-to-government labour agreement under which Nepali workers will be recruited at zero cost, with employers in Mauritius bearing all expenses and workers receiving free visas and tickets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/british-ambassador-fenn-pays-courtesy-call-on-foreign-minister-khanal 2026-11-02T18:39:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3121/shisir-khanal.jpg British Ambassador Fenn Pays Courtesy Call on Foreign Minister Khanal British Ambassador Rob Fenn met Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal at Singha Durbar on Monday to discuss Nepal-UK ties, bilateral cooperation, climate finance, resilient growth and COP31. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-airlines-saudi-arabia-flights-in-limbo-as-gsa-contract-expires-without-renewal 2026-11-02T18:40:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3122/Nepal-Airlines-1024x573-1.jpg Nepal Airlines' Saudi Arabia Flights in Limbo as GSA Contract Expires Without Renewal Nepal Airlines' flights to Saudi Arabia face uncertainty after its General Sales Agent contract with Al Faisaliah Modern Aviation Company expired without renewal and no new agent has been appointed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bangladeshi-batter-jishan-alam-joins-karnali-yaks-for-npl 2026-11-02T18:41:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3123/Jishan-1793602108.webp Bangladeshi Batter Jishan Alam Joins Karnali Yaks for NPL Karnali Yaks have signed 21-year-old Bangladeshi batting all-rounder Jishan Alam for the remaining matches of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Franchise president Ghrindra Ghimire announced the signing on Sunday, expressing confidence that Alam's addition will boost the team's standings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kangana-ranaut-returns-to-horror-after-17-years-with-rana-daggubati-s-scary-picture 2026-11-02T18:42:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3124/kangana_9OK3eWYRMH.png Kangana Ranaut returns to horror after 17 years with Rana Daggubati's 'Scary Picture' Kangana Ranaut returns to horror cinema after nearly 17 years with 'Scary Picture', announced by Rana Daggubati at HorrorCon India 2026 in Delhi, marking their first film together as 'Queen 2' is also confirmed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-seeks-nepal-switzerland-cooperation-on-himalayan-climate-change 2026-11-02T18:42:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3125/bhetghat_wLkr5rXVbm.webp President Paudel Seeks Nepal-Switzerland Cooperation on Himalayan Climate Change President Ram Chandra Paudel expressed Nepal's eagerness to cooperate with Switzerland on climate change during a meeting with a Swiss delegation led by National Council President Pierre-André Page at Shital Niwas on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/one-week-training-on-indigenous-cuisine-held-in-upper-mustang 2026-11-02T18:44:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3126/mustang_map_LeezRi6vcZ.jpg One-week training on indigenous cuisine held in Upper Mustang ACAP Lomanthang organised a one-week indigenous crop cooking skill training in Marang of Loghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality, Upper Mustang, to build the capacity of community homestay operators and local residents. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-he-is-not-intimidated-after-balen-shah-s-social-media-post 2026-11-02T18:45:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3127/gagan-thapa_bAlAkBmBJt.webp Gagan Thapa Says He Is Not Intimidated After Balen Shah’s Social Media Post Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa said he was not in the habit of being frightened after Prime Minister Balen Shah shared a post that many interpreted as directed at him. https://patrukar.com/en/news/apf-seizes-illegal-goods-worth-rs-1-33-billion-from-border-areas 2026-11-02T18:45:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3128/sima-jhadap-jhapa-1024x541.jpg APF seizes illegal goods worth Rs 1.33 billion from border areas The Armed Police Force recovered illegal goods worth over Rs 1.332 billion and seized 17 firearms from Nepal's border areas between March 27 and October 29, 2026, as part of an intensified crackdown under the government of Prime Minister Balendra Shah. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-beat-karnali-as-rashid-and-karan-shine-with-bat 2026-11-02T18:46:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/ex-servicemen-hold-peaceful-protest-in-kathmandu-demanding-resumption-of-gorkha-recruitment-in-indian-army 2026-11-02T18:47:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/dahal-says-public-sees-government-as-a-fleeting-storm 2026-11-02T18:47:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3129/prachand-2-1024x683.png Dahal Says Public Sees Government as a Fleeting Storm NCP coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal says people increasingly believe votes cast for the current government were wasted, accusing it of undemocratic conduct. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-faction-completes-nepali-congress-conventions-in-24-districts 2026-11-02T18:47:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3130/chundevi_GeElhIiu4q.webp Deuba faction completes Nepali Congress conventions in 24 districts The Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress has completed party conventions in 24 districts, selecting district presidents through internal competition, its Chundevi contact office said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-begins-proposal-drafting-to-mobilise-20-million-from-loss-and-damage-fund 2026-11-02T18:48:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3131/DR-maheshower-dhakal-400x220.jpg Nepal Begins Proposal Drafting to Mobilise $20 Million from Loss and Damage Fund Nepal has started preparing a project proposal to seek $20 million from the Loss and Damage Fund for communities affected by climate-related disasters, while evaluating potential implementing institutions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bharatpur-metropolitan-suspends-private-school-fee-hike-after-protests 2026-11-02T18:48:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3132/1764917513_1753429086_bharatpur_metro-1200x560-1200x560.jpg Bharatpur Metropolitan Suspends Private School Fee Hike After Protests Bharatpur Metropolitan City has temporarily suspended its decision to raise fees at institutional schools following widespread opposition and cross-party concern. https://patrukar.com/en/news/transparency-international-nepal-demands-probe-into-controversial-judges 2026-11-02T18:49:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/medical-education-commission-vice-chair-accused-of-nepotism-in-seat-allocation 2026-11-02T18:49:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3133/devendra-govinda_OOx41ChF4c.webp Medical Education Commission vice-chair accused of nepotism in seat allocation MEC vice-chair Prof. Dr. Devendra Bahadur Khatri faces nepotism allegations after his wife was given a leadership role and involved in medical college seat allocation while the director post stayed vacant. Khatri says a department director recommended her as an expert. https://patrukar.com/en/news/transparency-international-nepal-seeks-probe-of-controversial-judges 2026-11-02T18:50:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3134/images.jpg Transparency International Nepal Seeks Probe of Controversial Judges Transparency International Nepal has demanded an immediate investigation into Supreme Court judges linked to ethics and code-of-conduct allegations and advised disputed judges to recuse themselves until the issues are resolved. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-rhinos-set-130-run-target-for-sudurpaschim-royals-in-npl 2026-11-02T19:13:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3135/sss_F1ZW6QHKBW.webp Chitwan Rhinos set 130-run target for Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL Ravi Bopara top-scored with 49 as Chitwan Rhinos posted 129/6 to set Sudurpaschim Royals a 130-run target in the second match of the Nepal Premier League at Kirtipur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-conduct-nationwide-micronutrient-survey-in-2026 2026-11-02T19:16:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3136/Health-1784795970.webp Nepal to Conduct Nationwide Micronutrient Survey in 2026 Nepal will conduct the Nepal Micronutrient Survey 2026, led by the Family Welfare Division, to assess micronutrient levels among children, adolescents, women and other groups, nearly a decade after the last such survey. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ciaa-raids-madhyapur-thimi-municipality-in-bhaktapur-employees-arrested-red-handed-with-bribe-money 2026-11-02T19:31:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3137/madhyapur-thimi-akhtiyar-chhapa-1024x512.jpg CIAA Raids Madhyapur Thimi Municipality in Bhaktapur, Employees Arrested Red-Handed with Bribe Money CIAA raided Madhyapur Thimi Municipality in Bhaktapur on Monday after a bribery tip-off, arresting employees red-handed with a large amount of bribe money. Details remain undisclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-for-altering-procurement-documents-in-nepal-s-e-gp-system 2026-11-02T19:43:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3138/arrest_pakrau_jail_cartoon_xlgnwxprtw_ESXMmoARYl.webp Three Arrested for Altering Procurement Documents in Nepal's e-GP System Three arrested in Kathmandu for unauthorised access to the PPMO's e-GP system and altering financial proposal documents before bids were opened, Cyber Bureau says. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ciaa-files-corruption-money-laundering-case-against-bhaktapur-land-revenue-officer-and-five-others 2026-11-02T19:56:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3139/ciaa-cover_aPUFWlF8uX.jpg CIAA Files Corruption, Money-Laundering Case Against Bhaktapur Land Revenue Officer and Five Others Nepal’s anti-graft commission has filed a case at the Special Court alleging that Land Revenue Office, Bhaktapur officer Yadavnath Acharya amassed illegal assets worth Rs 97.2 million through abuse of office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-directs-ministries-to-implement-annual-work-plan 2026-11-02T20:02:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3140/1736773001_PMO_office.jpg Government Directs Ministries to Implement Annual Work Plan Secretaries' meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Gobinda Bahadur Karki directs ministries, the Office of the Auditor General and other bodies to implement the annual work plan for FY 2083/84 within set timeframes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madhyapur-thimi-chief-administrative-officer-arrested-with-rs-3-3-million-in-alleged-bribe 2026-11-02T20:03:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3141/dadhyapur-thimi_GCO1UvmC3y.jpg Madhyapur Thimi Chief Administrative Officer Arrested With Rs 3.3 Million in Alleged Bribe CIAA arrested Bhojraj Ghimire, chief administrative officer of Madhyapur Thimi Municipality in Bhaktapur, on November 2, 2026, after recovering Rs 3.3 million in alleged bribe money, according to the commission. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taliban-voices-concern-over-us-plan-to-deport-150-afghans 2026-11-02T20:19:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3142/Afghanistan-1793603243.webp Taliban voices concern over US plan to deport 150 Afghans The Taliban government has voiced serious concern over a US plan to deport more than 150 Afghan citizens to Afghanistan via Pakistan, according to US media reports and an advocacy group. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi issued a statement on Monday saying the group includes people who could not obtain legal residency documents in Pakistan and relatives of Afghans who assisted US forces before the 2021 withdrawal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-foreign-secretary-misri-arriving-in-nepal-on-two-day-visit 2026-11-02T20:20:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3143/Bikram_Mishri-1793615879.png Indian Foreign Secretary Misri Arriving in Nepal on Two-Day Visit Indian Foreign Secretary Misri is arriving in Nepal for a two-day visit, according to Nepali media reports, with further details of the trip yet to be disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-welcomes-132-814-international-visitors-in-october-up-3-4-percent-led-by-the-united-states 2026-11-02T20:21:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nebab-youth-connect-2026-nepali-business-association-belgium-gathers-new-generation-in-wommelgem 2026-11-02T20:22:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3144/0e005db8-d4f9-4586-a1d0-409c1310cc83_oRRD61Lgln.webp Nebab Youth Connect 2026: Nepali Business Association Belgium Gathers New Generation in Wommelgem The Nepali Business Association Belgium (Nebab) held 'Nebab Youth Connect 2026' in Wommelgem, Belgium, on 1 November 2026, connecting more than 60 Nepali-origin youth with the community during its 20th anniversary year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/education-ministry-urges-dr-govinda-kc-to-end-hunger-strike-enter-talks 2026-11-02T20:23:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3145/govind_som4EeHzTI.webp Education Ministry urges Dr Govinda KC to end hunger strike, enter talks The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology urges Dr Govinda KC to end his satyagraha and join dialogue, saying most of his demands are fulfilled and the rest are being implemented. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-welcomes-132-814-tourists-in-october-americans-lead-arrivals 2026-11-02T20:23:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3146/1793100675_abc.jpg Nepal Welcomes 132,814 Tourists in October, Americans Lead Arrivals Nepal received 132,814 foreign tourists in October, with all arrivals by air, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. American visitors led the list with 17,437 arrivals, surpassing India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/around-100-sal-trees-illegally-felled-in-khotang-community-forests 2026-11-02T20:24:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3147/saal-400x220.jpg Around 100 Sal Trees Illegally Felled in Khotang Community Forests About 100 sal (sakhua) trees were found illegally felled in the Chandraman Community Forest at Khalle and the Deule forest at Lafyang in Khotang, with the timber reportedly being prepared for extraction when detected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-id-verification-delay-will-not-halt-public-services-department-says 2026-11-02T20:24:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3148/rastriya-panjikaran-bibhag-400x220.jpg National ID verification delay will not halt public services, department says The Department of National ID and Civil Registration says public services will continue even if national ID details remain unverified, urging agencies not to deny passports, banking and driving licences. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-film-5-pandav-faces-backlash-over-draupadi-portrayal 2026-11-02T20:25:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3149/5-pandab-400x220.jpeg Nepali film '5 Pandav' faces backlash over Draupadi portrayal The upcoming Nepali film '5 Pandav', starring Eva Giri as Draupadi, faces growing social media backlash over its portrayal of Mahabharata characters, with critics calling for a boycott ahead of its release. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sports-minister-karnali-officials-review-10th-national-games-preparations-in-surkhet 2026-11-02T20:31:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3150/Sasmit-Pokhrel-400x220.jpg Sports Minister, Karnali Officials Review 10th National Games Preparations in Surkhet Federal Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel met Karnali CM Mangal Bahadur Shahi and Minister Jit Bahadur Malla in Surkhet to review 10th National Games preparations, focusing on infrastructure, event management and federal-provincial coordination. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bar-association-forms-six-member-committee-to-probe-judges-named-in-inam-sapkota-whatsapp-message-case 2026-11-02T21:00:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3151/bar_SzMTvvzccv.webp Nepal Bar Association forms six-member committee to probe judges named in Inam Sapkota WhatsApp message case The Nepal Bar Association has formed a six-member committee led by former Bar president Chandeshwar Shrestha to collect facts on judges named in the Inam Sapkota WhatsApp message case and recommend justice sector reforms within a month. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-s-office-directs-energy-ministry-to-advance-sunkoshi-marin-diversion-contract 2026-11-02T21:44:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3152/sunkoshi-marin_c4rQTZaRDv.webp PM’s Office Directs Energy Ministry to Advance Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Contract The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has instructed the Energy Ministry to immediately advance the Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion project’s contract process under amended laws, as the ministry says it will complete the project on schedule. https://patrukar.com/en/news/3-725-metric-tonnes-of-chinese-fruits-imported-via-korala-border-point 2026-11-02T22:15:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3153/korala-naka_xOiUMnY25u.jpg 3,725 Metric Tonnes of Chinese Fruits Imported via Korala Border Point Nepal has imported 3,725 metric tonnes of fruits and food items from China through the Korala border point in Mustang as of Sunday, according to the quarantine office. Imports began on Bhadra 20 after the Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani border points were closed, with 11 types of fruits and food items including apples, dragon fruit, pears, mangoes, grapes and raisins entering Nepal so far. https://patrukar.com/en/news/six-indian-tourists-fined-for-entering-upper-dolpa-without-permit 2026-11-02T22:21:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3154/1793635931_photo_87eff3a8.jpg Six Indian tourists fined for entering Upper Dolpa without permit Six Indian tourists were fined for entering Upper Dolpa without the required permit and ignoring weather warnings; they were rescued by helicopter on Monday from She-Phoksundo Rural Municipality-4. https://patrukar.com/en/news/belgian-pm-bart-de-wever-resigns-after-coalition-talks-over-federal-budget-collapse 2026-11-02T22:27:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3155/wart-day_gZKNsesfCG.webp Belgian PM Bart De Wever Resigns After Coalition Talks Over Federal Budget Collapse Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever resigned Monday after coalition talks over next year's federal budget collapsed, with King Philippe to decide on the resignation after a Friday meeting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-backs-iran-s-sovereignty-as-risk-of-renewed-us-attacks-rises 2026-11-02T22:29:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3156/wang-yi_ujHDZ8Cf0q.jpg China Backs Iran’s Sovereignty as Risk of Renewed US Attacks Rises China’s top diplomat told a senior Iranian official in Beijing on Monday that Beijing supports Iran in defending its sovereignty and security, amid heightened tensions with the United States. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fnj-journalists-protest-at-maitighar-against-arrests-and-press-crackdown 2026-10-31T12:36:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2748/patrakar-2-1024x683-1.jpg FNJ journalists protest at Maitighar against arrests and press crackdown Dozens of journalists, called by the FNJ, protested at Maitighar in Kathmandu in the rain against rising arrests, media house raids and newsroom interference, demanding an end to the press crackdown. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-promote-hidden-tourist-destinations-through-200-plus-content-creators 2026-10-31T12:37:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2749/1793424074_ganes.jpg Nepal to Promote Hidden Tourist Destinations Through 200-Plus Content Creators Nepal will promote its neglected tourist destinations through more than 200 content creators under a special initiative of Tourism Minister Khadga Raj Paudel 'Ganesh', announced in Kathmandu and coordinated by the Nepal Tourism Board. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-allocates-rs-10-25-million-for-human-resource-development 2026-10-31T12:37:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2750/tribhuvan-university-400x220.jpg Tribhuvan University allocates Rs 10.25 million for human resource development Tribhuvan University allocates Rs 10.25 million for a human resource development programme to train 775 teachers and employees, approved by the HR Development and Welfare Council on Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eight-inmates-escape-dolpa-prison-through-dug-tunnel-search-underway 2026-10-31T12:38:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2751/prison.jpg Eight Inmates Escape Dolpa Prison Through Dug Tunnel, Search Underway Eight inmates escaped from the District Jail in Dolpa district by digging a tunnel, authorities confirmed. Officials are reviewing CCTV footage to determine how the prisoners got out, and a search operation is underway to recapture the escapees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maha-yagya-in-myagdi-seeks-funds-to-turn-dipshikha-secondary-school-into-residential-school 2026-10-31T12:39:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2752/myagdi_Yxx1IewRfU.jpg Maha Yagya in Myagdi Seeks Funds to Turn Dipshikha Secondary School into Residential School A week-long Maha Yagya at Dipshikha Secondary School in Kuhu, Myagdi, is raising funds to help convert the school into a residential institution. https://patrukar.com/en/news/zelensky-to-visit-turkey-saturday-for-erdogan-talks-on-russia-ukraine-war-and-black-sea-security 2026-10-31T12:40:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2753/zelensky_auroOcZbmd.webp Zelensky to Visit Turkey Saturday for Erdogan Talks on Russia-Ukraine War and Black Sea Security Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will make a state visit to Turkey on Saturday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, focusing on the Russia-Ukraine war, Black Sea security and bilateral cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sun-koshi-marin-diversion-project-tender-process-cancelled 2026-10-31T12:41:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2754/sunkoshi-mari-1793418129.jpg Sun Koshi–Marin Diversion Project Tender Process Cancelled The tender process for the Sun Koshi–Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project has been cancelled as financial proposals were scheduled to be opened on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-prepares-to-ensure-all-party-participation-at-cop-31 2026-10-31T12:42:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2755/GOVERNMENT-1793420325.jpg Government Prepares to Ensure All-Party Participation at COP-31 The government has begun preparations to bring all political parties on board for COP-31, according to reports published on October 31, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/naseeruddin-shah-backs-jamia-students-proudly-calls-himself-a-dimagi-naxal-in-video-message 2026-10-31T12:43:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2756/nasiruddeen-shah.webp Naseeruddin Shah Backs Jamia Students, Proudly Calls Himself a 'Dimagi Naxal' in Video Message Veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah has publicly backed protesting students at Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi, releasing a video message sharply criticising the Modi government. Shah declared pride in calling himself a 'dimagi naxal', a term used in Indian political debate for those accused of ideologically backing Naxalite thought, and accused the government of suppressing young voices and weakening educational institutions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-arnab-s-impact-on-nepal-to-weaken-from-saturday-afternoon-says-department-of-hydrology-and-meteorology 2026-10-31T12:43:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2757/jal-tatha-mausam-bigyan-bhivag-1779348586.jpg Cyclone Arnab's Impact on Nepal to Weaken From Saturday Afternoon, Says Department of Hydrology and Meteorology The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has announced that the impact of Cyclone Arnab on Nepal's weather will gradually begin to weaken from Saturday afternoon onward. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-block-roads-at-five-locations-in-nepal 2026-10-31T12:44:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2758/1789707619_kanti-20lokpath.jpg Floods and Landslides Block Roads at Five Locations in Nepal Nepal Police Headquarters reports road blockages caused by floods and landslides in Gorkha, Kavrepalanchok and Surkhet, with night-time vehicle operations suspended on Kantilokpath. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-secretariat-meeting-underway 2026-10-31T12:44:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2759/rasopa_C133ZwBEtY.jpg Rastriya Swatantra Party secretariat meeting underway The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secretariat meeting is underway as of October 31, 2026. Nepali media reported earlier the same day that the meeting was convened, with attention on its agenda, the details of which have not been specified. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mudslide-blocks-hetauda-bhimfedi-dakshinkali-road-in-makwanpur 2026-10-31T12:44:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2760/1787115126_pahiro.jpg Mudslide Blocks Hetauda–Bhimfedi–Dakshinkali Road in Makwanpur A mudslide triggered by continuous rainfall has completely blocked the Hetauda-Bhimfedi-Dakshinkali road in Makwanpur district. The slide occurred near the Sisneri petrol pump in Indrasarowar Rural Municipality-3 at around 10:30 am on Saturday, halting traffic on the key route linking Hetauda with the Kathmandu Valley. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-block-major-highways-across-nepal-disrupting-traffic-on-key-routes 2026-10-31T12:45:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2761/sadak-pahiro-bato-road--1788499476.jpg Floods and Landslides Block Major Highways Across Nepal, Disrupting Traffic on Key Routes Floods and landslides have blocked several major highways across Nepal, halting traffic on key routes nationwide. No casualties were mentioned in initial reports, which did not name the affected roads. https://patrukar.com/en/news/power-supply-to-be-suspended-for-eight-hours-in-five-koshi-districts 2026-10-31T12:45:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2762/batti-li_XkOFl7u1JH.webp Power supply to be suspended for eight hours in five Koshi districts Electricity supply will be suspended for eight hours today and tomorrow in five districts of Koshi Province for infrastructure work, with details on affected areas and timing expected from authorities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kamal-prasad-bhusal-elected-ward-chair-in-nepali-congress-rupandehi-5-convention 2026-10-31T12:45:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2763/874879898_2359957378095596_3295245125572804490_n-1024x576.jpg Kamal Prasad Bhusal Elected Ward Chair in Nepali Congress Rupandehi-5 Convention Kamal Prasad Bhusal was elected ward chair at the Nepali Congress convention in Rupandehi constituency no. 5, held as part of the party’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-secretariat-meeting-today-at-11-am-under-rabi-lamichhane-s-chairmanship 2026-10-31T12:46:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-block-roads-at-five-locations-kantilokpath-closed-at-night 2026-10-31T12:46:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2764/RAOD-BLOCK-1786238724.jpg Floods and Landslides Block Roads at Five Locations, Kantilokpath Closed at Night Floods and landslides have blocked roads at five locations, and night-time traffic on the Kanti Lokpath has been barred, disrupting travel along affected routes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/baijnath-rural-municipality-builds-nine-kilometres-of-road-in-a-single-fiscal-year 2026-10-31T12:46:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2765/sadak-1-1024x768.jpg Baijnath Rural Municipality Builds Nine Kilometres of Road in a Single Fiscal Year Baijnath Rural Municipality in Banke district built nine kilometres of road in the last fiscal year, including three kilometres of blacktopping and four kilometres of gravel surfacing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kanchanpur-rice-production-projected-to-rise-1-19-percent-this-year 2026-10-31T12:47:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2766/dhan_Zif4ys3f2f.webp Kanchanpur Rice Production Projected to Rise 1.19 Percent This Year The Agriculture Knowledge Centre says rice production in Kanchanpur district is expected to increase by 1.19 percent this year. Last year, productivity rose by 0.2 percent to 4.2 tonnes per hectare. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nmb-and-sanima-banks-report-sharp-profit-growth-in-first-quarter 2026-10-31T12:48:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2767/nmb-bank_lnn7sEaN3V.jpg NMB and Sanima banks report sharp profit growth in first quarter NMB Bank's net profit climbed 27.11 percent to Rs 1.16 billion while Sanima Bank's more than doubled to over Rs 1 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2083/84, driven by lower provisions, reduced bad loans and stronger net interest income. https://patrukar.com/en/news/heavy-rain-and-snowfall-disrupt-life-in-mugu 2026-10-31T12:59:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2768/Mugu_himpat-400x220.jpg Heavy rain and snowfall disrupt life in Mugu Heavy rain and snowfall since Friday evening have intensified cold and disrupted daily life in Mugu, with 39.8 mm of rain recorded and temperatures in Gamgadhi Bazaar at 9.2 and 7.5 degrees Celsius. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulekhani-reservoir-nears-full-capacity-as-first-warning-issued-for-downstream-residents 2026-10-31T12:59:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2769/kulekhani2-640x360.jpg Kulekhani Reservoir Nears Full Capacity as First Warning Issued for Downstream Residents The Kulekhani reservoir has reached 1,527.93 metres against its maximum of 1,530 metres after continuous rainfall, prompting a first warning from the Kulekhani-I Hydropower Project for downstream residents to remain cautious. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-demands-answers-over-journalist-s-arrest-inside-media-house 2026-10-31T13:17:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2770/1-bishwaprakash-sharma_vLTrQQPA3Q.jpg Vishwaprakash Sharma Demands Answers Over Journalist’s Arrest Inside Media House Nepali Congress senior vice-president Vishwaprakash Sharma says the journalist’s release does not settle questions about who ordered the arrest and who will take responsibility. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bar-associations-demand-impartial-probe-into-supreme-court-justices 2026-10-31T13:17:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2771/nepal-bar-association_cnmyQSSdYa.jpg Bar Associations Demand Impartial Probe into Supreme Court Justices The Supreme Court Bar Association and Nepal Bar Association have demanded an impartial, independent and timely investigation into news reports involving the Chief Justice and a Supreme Court justice, with calls for the facts to be made public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-fire-during-health-post-inauguration-dispute-in-bara-one-injured 2026-10-31T13:18:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2772/bara_oJnyYOG3Mh.webp Police fire during health post inauguration dispute in Bara, one injured A dispute over the inauguration of a federally built health post in Feta Rural Municipality-3, Bara, escalated into a clash between two groups on Saturday morning, prompting police to open fire and leaving one young man injured. https://patrukar.com/en/news/angdembe-condemns-police-action-against-journalists-and-media-a-naked-abuse-of-state-power 2026-10-31T13:47:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2773/bhismaraj-angdmbe_XUcrK37HJc.jpg Angdembe Condemns Police Action Against Journalists and Media: 'A Naked Abuse of State Power' Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe condemned the arrest of journalists and police interference at media outlets, calling the actions a naked abuse of state power and a direct attack on press freedom. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-says-no-possibility-of-unity-with-harka-sampang 2026-10-31T13:48:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2774/kulman-1024x683.jpg Kulman Ghising Says No Possibility of Unity With Harka Sampang Ujyalo Nepal Party chairman Kulman Ghising says there have been no unity talks or meetings with any party, including Harka Sampang’s Shram Sanskriti Party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oman-rescues-25-crew-after-ship-fire-as-iran-stops-three-tankers-in-hormuz 2026-10-31T13:59:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2775/strait-of-hormuz1_8YYvJFy2qU.jpg Oman Rescues 25 Crew After Ship Fire as Iran Stops Three Tankers in Hormuz Oman rescued 25 crew members from a commercial ship that caught fire after an attack on Friday, while Iran stopped three oil tankers trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz. https://patrukar.com/en/news/roshi-bagmati-and-kodku-rivers-cross-warning-levels-in-kavre-and-lalitpur 2026-10-31T14:00:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2776/1790430283_bagmati.jpg Roshi, Bagmati and Kodku rivers cross warning levels in Kavre and Lalitpur The Roshi and Panauti rivers in Kavre and the Bagmati and Kodku rivers in Lalitpur have crossed their warning levels, according to the Flood Forecasting Division, which has urged riverside residents to remain on high alert. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-announces-policy-reforms-for-nepal-s-it-and-gaming-sectors 2026-10-31T14:17:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2777/Balen-Shah-400x220.jpg PM Balendra Shah Announces Policy Reforms for Nepal’s IT and Gaming Sectors Prime Minister Balendra Shah says Nepal will review policies and regulations affecting game development and information technology, with the aim of helping domestic companies expand internationally. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-disrupts-daily-life-in-kathmandu 2026-10-31T14:18:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2778/photo-11_07534b11_urOi6LQhjW.webp Rain Disrupts Daily Life in Kathmandu Heavy rainfall disrupted normal life across Kathmandu on October 30, 2026, with reports citing infrastructure and environmental problems but no casualties or damage figures. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-government-to-form-task-force-to-promote-medical-tourism 2026-10-31T14:33:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2779/pm-office_mVEhVYJDSY.jpg Nepal Government to Form Task Force to Promote Medical Tourism The government has decided to form a task force to develop and promote medical service tourism, with the aim of establishing Nepal as a regional medical hub. https://patrukar.com/en/news/npl-match-between-lumbini-lions-and-chitwan-rhinos-cancelled-due-to-rain-points-shared 2026-10-31T14:46:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2780/lumbini-vs-chitwan-1024x512.png NPL Match Between Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos Cancelled Due to Rain, Points Shared The NPL match between Lumbini Lions and Chitwan Rhinos was cancelled on Saturday due to continuous rain, with CAN Secretary Paras Khadka saying the ground was not fit for play. Both teams shared one point each. https://patrukar.com/en/news/snowfall-hits-highlands-of-five-karnali-districts-life-affected 2026-10-31T14:58:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2781/415920397_761727162557914_6330916167435324328_n-1024x768.jpg Snowfall hits highlands of five Karnali districts, life affected Snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Humla, Mugu, Jumla, Dolpa and Kalikot districts has affected normal life across upper Karnali, according to local media reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manohara-river-water-level-rises-in-lalitpur-after-continuous-rain 2026-10-31T14:59:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2782/manohara-khola-pani-5-400x220.jpg Manohara River Water Level Rises in Lalitpur After Continuous Rain Continuous rainfall has raised the Manohara River at Chyasal in Lalitpur, prompting an alert for residents near the river and readiness measures by an Armed Police Force battalion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flavio-bolsonaro-leaves-brazil-for-us-after-election-defeat 2026-10-31T15:46:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2783/flavio-bolsonaro_BCIJKHpX0w.webp Flavio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for US After Election Defeat Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida after losing Sunday's presidential election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. His departure followed a Supreme Court passport order, while US officials said he and his family would receive entry visas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/player-selection-begins-in-sudurpashchim-for-10th-national-games 2026-10-31T15:52:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2784/1791251064_Karnali-20Khelkud.jpg Player Selection Begins in Sudurpashchim for 10th National Games Preparations are underway to select players from all nine districts of Sudurpashchim Province for the 10th National Games, scheduled to be held in Karnali Province from Mangsir 16 to 27. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-in-siraha-with-counterfeit-nepali-notes-worth-rs-25-500 2026-10-31T16:15:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2785/sss_PmyvSyQOgX.webp Two Arrested in Siraha with Counterfeit Nepali Notes Worth Rs 25,500 Police in Siraha district arrested two men, Mohammad Mustufa Husen and Samir Miya, with counterfeit Nepali currency resembling Rs 25,500 during a check along the Hulaki road in Siraha Municipality-7. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-deploys-70-000-security-personnel-ahead-of-halloween-protests 2026-10-31T16:28:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2786/capture_pXGIbLzeDE.webp France Deploys 70,000 Security Personnel Ahead of Halloween Protests France is deploying around 70,000 security personnel nationwide on Saturday as authorities prepare for protests expected for a third consecutive week and fear a repeat of earlier violence and looting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/continuous-rain-blocks-highways-across-nepal-crews-deployed-to-clear-landslides 2026-10-31T16:29:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2787/road1782790465_KjT5rYvcYZ.webp Continuous rain blocks highways across Nepal, crews deployed to clear landslides Continuous overnight rain has blocked the BP, Prithvi, Karnali, Madhyapahadi and Kanti highways across Nepal. Floods and landslides halted traffic as Department of Roads crews deployed to clear debris and reopen routes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cherry-q-delivery-service-launched-across-nepal 2026-10-31T16:45:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/snowfall-and-rain-disrupt-daily-life-in-bajura-and-karnali-highlands 2026-10-31T16:58:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2788/SNOW-FALL-IN-JUMLA-640x360.jpg Snowfall and Rain Disrupt Daily Life in Bajura and Karnali Highlands Heavy snowfall, continuous rain since Friday, strong winds and falling temperatures have disrupted daily life in Bajura and Karnali’s high-altitude districts, while mountain roads have been blocked. https://patrukar.com/en/news/election-commission-and-national-id-department-sign-voter-roll-update-agreement 2026-10-31T17:03:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2789/1771245217_nirbachan.jpeg Election Commission and National ID Department Sign Voter Roll Update Agreement The Election Commission and the National Identity Card and Registration Department signed an MoU in Kathmandu on October 29, 2026, to update and verify the voter roll using vital events and social security data, aiming for a more accurate, reliable and organised voter list. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-yaks-beat-biratnagar-kings-by-four-wickets-in-npl-thriller 2026-10-31T17:05:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2790/Biratnagar-vs-chitwan-8-1024x683-1.jpg Karnali Yaks Beat Biratnagar Kings by Four Wickets in NPL Thriller Captain Sompal Kami's unbeaten 62 off 32 balls guided Karnali Yaks to a four-wicket win over Biratnagar Kings while chasing 187 at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sara-ali-khan-says-father-saif-ali-khan-never-lobbied-for-her-career 2026-10-31T17:16:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2791/saara-400x220.jpeg Sara Ali Khan Says Father Saif Ali Khan Never Lobbied for Her Career Sara Ali Khan says her father, actor Saif Ali Khan, did not seek film opportunities or negotiate on her behalf, while acknowledging the advantages of her famous family background. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-arnab-snowfall-strands-tourists-in-manang-trekking-advisory-issued-for-upper-manang 2026-10-31T17:17:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2792/1793443790_naka.jpg Cyclone Arnab snowfall strands tourists in Manang, trekking advisory issued for Upper Manang Heavy snowfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab has stranded tourists heading to Upper Manang, with ACAP issuing an advisory against trekking in the upper region. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-parliament-s-law-committee-to-discuss-supreme-court-judge-s-alleged-ties-with-middleman-inam-sapkota 2026-10-31T17:27:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2793/madhu-chaulagain-1024x683.png Nepal Parliament's Law Committee to Discuss Supreme Court Judge's Alleged Ties with Middleman Inam Sapkota Nepal's House of Representatives Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee will meet next Tuesday at Singha Durbar to discuss a Supreme Court judge's alleged relationship and exchanged messages with middleman Inam Sapkota, as RSP lawmakers float an impeachment motion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulekhani-reservoir-water-level-rises-bhimfedhi-kulekhani-road-closed-for-12-hours 2026-10-31T17:28:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2794/kulekhani_thrE48xMtR.webp Kulekhani Reservoir Water Level Rises, Bhimfedhi-Kulekhani Road Closed for 12 Hours The District Administration Office Makwanpur has closed the Bhimfedhi-Deurali-Kulekhani road section linking Hetauda and Kathmandu for 12 hours from 5 pm Saturday to 5 am Sunday after the Kulekhani Reservoir's water level rose, citing the possibility of opening the dam gates and the risk of flooding and landslides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-faction-selects-leaders-in-eight-districts-amid-parallel-nepali-congress-conventions 2026-10-31T17:34:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2795/deuba-samuha-photo_HoM21vbzxW.webp Deuba Faction Selects Leaders in Eight Districts Amid Parallel Nepali Congress Conventions The dissident Nepali Congress faction aligned with Sher Bahadur Deuba has selected leaders in eight districts and opened a contact office in Kathmandu as it seeks support ahead of a decision on party legitimacy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/heavy-snowfall-and-continuous-rain-disrupt-daily-life-in-bajura-s-himalayan-highlands 2026-10-31T17:46:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2796/Himpat-snow-400x220.jpg Heavy Snowfall and Continuous Rain Disrupt Daily Life in Bajura’s Himalayan Highlands Overnight snowfall and rain continuing since Friday have intensified the cold in Bajura, affecting residents, livestock and daily activities in the district’s highland areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/first-majhiya-memorial-cup-women-s-football-tournament-begins-in-sankhuwasabha 2026-10-31T17:52:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2797/majuya-_VUqNKfZrJy.webp First Majhiya Memorial Cup Women’s Football Tournament Begins in Sankhuwasabha The first Majhiya Memorial Cup nine-a-side women’s football tournament began in Mulkharka, Madi Municipality-3, with Dharan’s Rewahang Fair Football Club beating Mawadin Yuwa Samaj Vikas 5-0. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-and-rabi-lamichhane-hold-four-hour-meeting-in-budhanilkantha 2026-10-31T17:53:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2798/rabi-balen-pic-1024x722.jpg PM Balen and Rabi Lamichhane Hold Four-Hour Meeting in Budhanilkantha Prime Minister Balendra Shah and RSP chairman Rabi Lamichhane met for four hours at Lamichhane’s Budhanilkantha residence on Wednesday, discussing police leadership, a civil service ordinance and university appointments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/election-commission-to-update-voter-rolls-using-national-id-data 2026-10-31T17:58:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2799/ElectionCommission_20221009133523.jpg Election Commission to Update Voter Rolls Using National ID Data The Election Commission will update and verify Nepal's voter roll using data from the Department of National ID and Civil Registration under a signed agreement, drawing on the Personal Event Registration and Social Security Management information system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eight-landless-families-in-dang-receive-land-ownership-certificates 2026-10-31T17:58:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2800/lalpurja-dhani-purja_PiosJUDK41.jpg Eight landless families in Dang receive land ownership certificates The District Land Problem Resolution Committee Dang has handed over land ownership certificates (lalpurja) to eight landless families across Gadhawa, Lamahi and Rapti local units on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/no-one-is-above-constitution-and-democracy-says-rsp-chairman-ravi-lamichhane 2026-10-31T18:15:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2801/1786972145_rabi.png No one is above constitution and democracy, says RSP chairman Ravi Lamichhane RSP chairman Ravi Lamichhane said on Saturday that no one is above the constitution and democracy, and that those who abuse constitutionally granted rights must face punishment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-directs-parliamentary-party-to-resolve-judiciary-disputes-through-parliament 2026-10-31T18:28:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2802/jagadish-kharel_Epoh2x6TpF.webp RSP directs parliamentary party to resolve judiciary disputes through Parliament The Rastriya Swatantra Party has decided to resolve judiciary disputes and restructure the courts through parliamentary procedure, directing its parliamentary party to act in Parliament on issues including the impeachment of judges. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-disrupts-nepal-premier-league-matches-at-tu-cricket-ground 2026-10-31T18:28:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2803/TU-Cricket-1024x500-1.jpg Rain Disrupts Nepal Premier League Matches at TU Cricket Ground Continuous rain at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu forced the cancellation and delay of Nepal Premier League fixtures, with motors used to pump water off the submerged field as fans arrived for the Biratnagar Kings vs Sudurpashchim match. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-launches-nvs-03-satellite-to-strengthen-navic-navigation-system 2026-10-31T18:34:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2804/ttt-2-400x220.jpg India Launches NVS-03 Satellite to Strengthen NavIC Navigation System India launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard a GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota on Friday night, aiming to strengthen its independent NavIC network. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-approves-2-1-billion-patriot-missile-sale-to-ukraine 2026-10-31T18:35:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2805/f93e2820-d4b7-11f1-a701-fddedf244c16jpg_B4DSCM0pYD.webp US Approves $2.1 Billion Patriot Missile Sale to Ukraine The US State Department has approved the possible $2.1 billion sale of 500 PAC-3 MSE Patriot missiles, spare parts and technical support to Ukraine, with allied nations funding the deal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/38-government-employees-rescued-after-being-trapped-in-bara-health-post 2026-10-31T18:36:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2806/image0-1_oKq1LdWwce.webp 38 Government Employees Rescued After Being Trapped in Bara Health Post Security personnel rescued about 38 government employees, including an inspector, after they were trapped for nearly two hours inside a health post in Feta Rural Municipality, Bara. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-faction-holds-third-convention-in-budhanilkantha-as-15th-general-convention-preparations-gather-pace 2026-10-31T18:36:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2807/congress-deuba-team-adhibesan_npl-14_4PAgmSa5n4.webp Deuba Faction Holds Third Convention in Budhanilkantha as 15th General Convention Preparations Gather Pace The Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress on Saturday organised its third convention in Budhanilkantha Municipality, Kathmandu, as part of preparations for the party's 15th general convention, with senior leaders Shashank Koirala, Prakash Man Singh and Mohan Bahadur Basnet taking part. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sunshine-raises-chances-of-sudurpaschim-royals-vs-biratnagar-kings-npl-match 2026-10-31T18:37:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2808/1793441072_tuground.png Sunshine raises chances of Sudurpaschim Royals vs Biratnagar Kings NPL match The rain-hit NPL match between Sudurpaschim Royals and Biratnagar Kings is likely to go ahead after sunshine returned and ground covers were removed at the venue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tu-cricket-ground-being-dried-with-super-sopper-for-npl-match 2026-10-31T18:38:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2809/cricket-3-1024x512.png TU Cricket Ground Being Dried With Super Sopper for NPL Match Groundstaff at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kathmandu are using a super sopper to dry the waterlogged outfield ahead of today's NPL match between Sudurpaschim Royals and Biratnagar Kings, scheduled for 5 pm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudan-kirati-condemns-journalists-arrests-calls-government-actions-panchayat-style 2026-10-31T18:39:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2810/sudan-kirati-14-1024x576.jpg Sudan Kirati Condemns Journalists’ Arrests, Calls Government Actions Panchayat-Style Shram Sanskriti Party leader Sudan Kirati condemned the arrests of journalists, including Nepal Press reporter Bishwamani Subedi, and pressure on reporters to disclose their news sources. https://patrukar.com/en/news/narayan-kaji-shrestha-says-inam-sapkota-case-reflects-nepal-s-state-and-society 2026-10-31T18:40:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2811/narayankaji-shrestha_JoKeqEFqgR.jpg Narayan Kaji Shrestha Says Inam Sapkota Case Reflects Nepal’s State and Society Nepali Communist Party leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha has described the Inam Sapkota case as a symbolic reflection of broker capitalism and the status-quoist character of the state. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jaya-nepal-party-postpones-central-committee-meeting-due-to-rain-blocked-highways 2026-10-31T18:40:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2812/dhawal-samser-400x220.jpg Jaya Nepal Party postpones central committee meeting due to rain-blocked highways The Dhaval Shumsher Jabara-led Jaya Nepal Party has postponed its central committee meeting scheduled for Kartik 16, citing continuous rainfall that has blocked highways and made travel difficult across the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stakeholders-urge-expansion-of-safe-housing-programme-in-eight-madhes-districts 2026-10-31T18:41:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2813/1772203007_madesh.png Stakeholders urge expansion of safe housing programme in eight Madhes districts Stakeholders in Janakpurdham have called for the safe housing programme to be expanded across all eight districts of Madhes Province, saying poor and economically weak communities need secure housing along with access to housing finance, micro-insurance and financial and digital literacy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/narayan-kaji-shrestha-accuses-government-of-imposing-cruel-tyranny-condemns-arrests-of-journalists 2026-10-31T18:42:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2814/narayankaji-1024x576.jpg Narayan Kaji Shrestha Accuses Government of Imposing ‘Cruel Tyranny’, Condemns Arrests of Journalists NCP leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha has accused Nepal's government of attacking democracy and constitutional rights, calling its conduct a cruel tyranny and condemning the arrest of journalists. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-gurung-directs-immediate-construction-of-phurke-khola-bridge 2026-10-31T18:43:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2815/1793424493_sudhan.jpg Home Minister Gurung directs immediate construction of Phurke Khola bridge Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has directed Department of Roads staff to immediately proceed with construction of the Phurke Khola bridge connecting to Dhadingbesi, citing delays in the work. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janardan-sharma-demands-answers-over-arrests-of-journalists 2026-10-31T18:44:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/75-foot-nepal-aama-statue-under-construction-at-bhamkeni-dham 2026-10-31T18:44:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2816/33-original.jpg 75-Foot Nepal Aama Statue Under Construction at Bhamkeni Dham A 75-foot statue of Nepal Aama is being built at Bhamkeni Dham in Kanchanpur, with the project intended to promote religious tourism and connect eastern and western Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/krishna-prasad-acharya-elected-treasurer-of-pokhara-tourism-council 2026-10-31T18:44:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2817/Messenger_creation_Q8HtBAI_Atj0ypjLBVTLubPiceOKyTKXWRwsCOBhx5bMQWZxqZfbLoI_7YEbZSnpfkecStf0Lo9EYzV8qov1O78fcLrAhY2dSTvI-150x150.jpeg Krishna Prasad Acharya Elected Treasurer of Pokhara Tourism Council Krishna Prasad Acharya, former president of TAAN Gandaki with 28 years in tourism, has been elected treasurer of the Pokhara Tourism Council's new working committee chaired by Hari Bhujel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-cm-khagaraj-bhatta-calls-for-change-in-development-work-culture 2026-10-31T18:45:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2818/1793447406_BHATTA-20017.jpg Sudurpashchim CM Khagaraj Bhatta Calls for Change in Development Work Culture Sudurpashchim CM Khagaraj Bhatta, addressing the 11th Provincial Research and Training Council meeting in Dhangadhi, called for a change in the existing work culture of governance and development, stressing result-oriented plans, effective implementation, innovation and transformative thinking for provincial prosperity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-moves-toward-impeachment-of-judges-over-judiciary-controversy 2026-10-31T18:45:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2819/RSP.jpg RSP Moves Toward Impeachment of Judges Over Judiciary Controversy The Rastriya Swatantra Party has decided to pursue a parliamentary resolution to the judiciary controversy, directing its lawmakers to begin impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma and Justice Hari Phuyal unless they resign. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-tourists-missing-in-bajura-after-heavy-snowfall-at-badimalika 2026-10-31T18:46:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2820/Snowfall-1-640x360.jpg Two Tourists Missing in Bajura After Heavy Snowfall at Badimalika Two tourists, including 20-year-old Manish Bohara of Bedkot Municipality, have gone missing at the Badimalika religious and tourist destination in Bajura after heavy snowfall and rainfall. The search operation is ongoing, according to the District Police Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslide-blocks-prithvi-highway-one-way-near-muglin 2026-10-31T18:46:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2821/chitwan-simaldhara-prithivi-highway_npl-1_WQtg7dtidP.webp Landslide Blocks Prithvi Highway One-Way Near Muglin A landslide at Seemaldhara near Muglin Bazaar in Chitwan blocked the Prithvi Highway in one direction on Saturday afternoon. Three machines, security personnel and workers have been deployed to clear the debris. https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-nepalgunj-international-swimming-championship-begins-in-banke 2026-10-31T18:47:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2822/swim_I8VWYHRTXe.webp Third Nepalgunj International Swimming Championship Begins in Banke The two-day Nabil Bank Third Nepalgunj International Swimming Championship opened in Nepalgunj on Saturday, with Sagarmatha Club leading the early results. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulekhani-reservoir-level-rises-sarlahi-and-rautahat-put-on-high-alert 2026-10-31T18:47:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2823/1742792064_Kulekhani.jpg Kulekhani Reservoir Level Rises, Sarlahi and Rautahat Put on High Alert District authorities in Sarlahi and Rautahat have urged residents along the Bagmati River and connected riverside areas to move to safety as the Kulekhani reservoir rises and its main gates may need to be opened. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-makes-play-difficult-at-kirtipur-s-tu-cricket-ground-ticket-refund-talks-planned 2026-10-31T18:48:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2824/photo_whatsapp-image_MT3SySeo99.webp Rain makes play difficult at Kirtipur's TU Cricket Ground, ticket refund talks planned Continuous rain has made it difficult to hold matches at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, says CAN Vice President Roshan Singh, with drainage work under way since morning and ticket refund discussions planned. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tu-cricket-stadium-flooded-as-old-drainage-fails-play-affected 2026-10-31T18:48:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2825/photo_b58ed2eb_lndFpZUGwp.webp TU cricket stadium flooded as old drainage fails, play affected Heavy rain since Friday has flooded the Tribhuvan University cricket stadium in Kirtipur, affecting play as CAN attempts to hold the day's second match, with an NPL fixture among the games impacted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sandhikharka-gorusinge-road-reopens-after-rain-blockage 2026-10-31T18:48:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2826/capture_3a3D3JHc50.webp Sandhikharka-Gorusinge Road Reopens After Rain Blockage Traffic has resumed on the Sandhikharka-Gorusinge road after authorities cleared sand and obstructions from the Ribdi Daha Khola section, with landslides, mud and silt also cleared from other roads, according to the secretariat of Minister Sunil Lamsal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manohara-river-swells-in-lalitpur-after-continuous-rain-residents-urged-to-stay-vigilant 2026-10-31T18:49:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2827/manohara-khola-pani-5-400x220.jpg Manohara River Swells in Lalitpur After Continuous Rain, Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant Water level in the Manohara River at Chyasal, Lalitpur has risen after continuous rainfall. Authorities have urged nearby residents to remain vigilant while APF's No. 21 Battalion stays on standby. https://patrukar.com/en/news/melamchi-project-blocks-sundarijal-road-to-sindhupalchok-and-nuwakot 2026-10-31T19:00:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2828/800px-a_view_of_shivapuri_national_park_from_sundarijal_JBSfOg0OYI.jpg Melamchi project blocks Sundarijal road to Sindhupalchok and Nuwakot The Melamchi Water Supply Project has blocked the motorable road from Sundarijal towards Sindhupalchok and Nuwakot for a week to build a structure at the Mahankal section, drawing objections from residents who say the closure has caused serious travel problems. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-gurung-pledges-permanent-bridge-for-gorkha-farmers 2026-10-31T19:02:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2829/9d739774-85a0-476d-9dcc-d966584d06b9-400x220.jpg Home Minister Gurung Pledges Permanent Bridge for Gorkha Farmers Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has pledged to address farmers’ market-access problems in Gandaki Rural Municipality, with a permanent bridge planned at Jyamireghat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-calls-central-committee-meeting-for-sunday-president-thapa-to-deliver-special-address 2026-10-31T19:30:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2830/1793288948_gagan.png Nepali Congress Calls Central Committee Meeting for Sunday, President Thapa to Deliver Special Address The Nepali Congress has called its central committee meeting for Sunday at 2 pm at BP Smriti Bhavan in Lalitpur, with President Gagan Thapa set to deliver a special address on current issues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-delegation-led-by-general-secretary-bipin-acharya-to-visit-china-at-cpc-invitation 2026-10-31T19:31:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2831/867040008_29046411055025031_2208866175229322615_n-1024x768.png RSP Delegation Led by General Secretary Bipin Acharya to Visit China at CPC Invitation An RSP delegation led by General Secretary Bipin Acharya will visit China soon at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party, spokesperson Jagadish Kharel has said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-faction-nominates-dil-lama-as-nepal-tarun-dal-president 2026-10-31T19:32:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2832/1793444062_Lama.jpg Deuba Faction Nominates Dil Lama as Nepal Tarun Dal President The Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress has nominated Dil Lama as president of Nepal Tarun Dal through a letter issued by the 15th Central General Convention Preparation Committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-central-committee-takes-office-after-oath-ceremony 2026-10-31T19:49:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2833/congress-office--1-_jngkj3r13m_7PHWnhfPpk.jpg Nepali Congress Central Committee Takes Office After Oath Ceremony Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly elected office bearers and central members at the party’s Sanepa office on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floodlights-switched-on-in-daytime-at-tu-cricket-ground-as-weather-darkens 2026-10-31T19:50:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2834/12-tu-cricket-ground--1585_yhilN2iw4l.webp Floodlights switched on in daytime at TU cricket ground as weather darkens Floodlights were switched on during daytime at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Thursday as overcast weather darkened the Kathmandu Valley, allowing the Nepal Premier League match involving Janakpur Bolts to continue from around 3 pm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpaschim-vs-biratnagar-match-reduced-to-five-overs-after-rain 2026-10-31T20:00:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2835/tu--2-_wwGdch9Q7R.webp Sudurpaschim vs Biratnagar Match Reduced to Five Overs After Rain The Sudurpaschim vs Biratnagar fixture has been reduced to a five-over-a-side contest after rain affected play, with the revised format confirmed on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-directs-government-to-respect-press-freedom-probe-journalist-detentions 2026-10-31T20:12:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2836/jagadish_6WN941Bafx.webp RSP directs government to respect press freedom, probe journalist detentions The Rastriya Swatantra Party has directed the government to respect press freedom, investigate the detention of journalists and take action against those responsible, as reported by Nepali news outlets on October 31, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-s-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-warns-us-and-israel-against-returning-to-war 2026-10-31T20:19:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2837/mojtaba-khameni_9yy487iRIy.jpg Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Warns US and Israel Against Returning to War Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the United States and Israel against returning to war in a written statement published on his website on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-chamber-proposes-lumbini-goa-tourism-circuit-and-direct-flights 2026-10-31T20:20:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2838/img-20261031-wa0005_CEWCgkzZxC.webp Lumbini Chamber Proposes Lumbini-Goa Tourism Circuit and Direct Flights The Lumbini Chamber of Commerce has proposed a joint tourism circuit linking Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, with India's coastal destination of Goa, and called for direct flights between Goa and Gautam Buddha International Airport. The proposal was presented by a Nepali delegation at the Vibrant Goa Global Business Summit 2026 in Goa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shah-rukh-khan-s-king-sells-overseas-rights-for-rs-175-crore-biggest-deal-in-indian-cinema-history 2026-10-31T20:21:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2839/1793445900_King-.jpg Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' sells overseas rights for Rs 175 crore, biggest deal in Indian cinema history Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'King' has sold its overseas theatrical rights for Rs 175 crore to Farce Films, the biggest overseas rights deal in Indian cinema history, ahead of its release. https://patrukar.com/en/news/212-amendment-proposals-registered-on-waste-management-bill-in-house-of-representatives 2026-10-31T20:21:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2840/fohormaila-bidhyak_8vBtL3tCyA.webp 212 Amendment Proposals Registered on Waste Management Bill in House of Representatives Twenty-one lawmakers have registered 212 amendment proposals to the Waste Management Bill, 2083, tabled in the House of Representatives by Minister for Infrastructure Sunil Lamsal, seeking a source-centred, circular-economy-based and human-rights-friendly law. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rabi-lamichhane-says-no-one-above-constitution-and-democracy 2026-10-31T20:22:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2841/Rabi-Lamichhane-1-400x220.jpg Rabi Lamichhane Says No One Above Constitution and Democracy RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane said no one is above the Constitution and democracy, warning that anyone undermining them must be punished regardless of position or influence, speaking to journalists after a secretariat meeting at the party's central office in Kathmandu on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/david-warner-to-play-for-kathmandu-gorkhas-in-npl 2026-10-31T20:23:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2842/warner-1024x576.jpg David Warner to play for Kathmandu Gorkhas in NPL Australian batting star David Warner arrives in Nepal on November 1 to play for Kathmandu Gorkhas in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, with his debut set for Monday, Kartik 16, against Karnali Yaks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-moves-ahead-with-judge-impeachment-process 2026-10-31T20:24:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2843/rsp-1_amg33cxthm_wuLVHXSr0W.webp Rastriya Swatantra Party Moves Ahead With Judge Impeachment Process Nepali media reports dated October 31, 2026, say the Rastriya Swatantra Party has moved ahead with preparations to impeach a judge, but do not identify the judge or explain the grounds. https://patrukar.com/en/news/npl-match-delayed-as-sudurpaschim-royals-withhold-toss-against-biratnagar-kings 2026-10-31T20:31:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2844/tu-ground-lights-npl-4_rxbkeOtdKM.webp NPL Match Delayed as Sudurpaschim Royals Withhold Toss Against Biratnagar Kings The Nepal Premier League fixture in Kathmandu did not begin at its scheduled time after Sudurpaschim Royals captain Dipendra Singh Airee failed to appear for the toss. Biratnagar Kings were ready to play as spectators urged the teams to begin. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jomsom-korala-road-reopens-after-rain-triggered-landslide-repairs 2026-10-31T21:16:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2845/beni-jomsom-road.jpg Jomsom–Korala road reopens after rain-triggered landslide repairs The Jomsom-Korala road in Mustang has reopened after a landslide at Baragung Muktikshetra-3 Chhailo blocked the route, with repairs carried out through soil filling and gabion walls following rain linked to Cyclone Arnab. https://patrukar.com/en/news/spanish-climbers-make-first-ascent-of-jugal-2-himal-in-nepal 2026-10-31T21:43:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2846/jugal-himal-trek_Nlg2VvB2N6.jpg Spanish Climbers Make First Ascent of Jugal-2 Himal in Nepal Three Spanish mountaineers have made the first ascent of the 6,518-metre Jugal-2 Himal in Sindhupalchok, raising hopes of greater interest in other peaks in the range. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpaschim-royals-win-toss-invite-biratnagar-to-bat-first 2026-10-31T21:43:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2847/game_rdyQ9Hpzxc.webp Sudurpaschim Royals win toss, invite Biratnagar to bat first Sudurpaschim Royals won the toss and chose to field first against Biratnagar on 31 October 2026, sending Biratnagar in to bat. Here is what the toss decision means for both sides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/energy-minister-biraj-bhakta-shrestha-returns-from-bangkok-conference 2026-10-31T22:00:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2848/biraj-bhakta_HElxaxsUgG.webp Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha returns from Bangkok conference Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha returned home Saturday after attending the fifth Ministerial Conference on the Use of Space Technology for Sustainable Development in Bangkok, where he highlighted Nepal's climate disasters, Himalayan resilience and early warning systems. https://patrukar.com/en/news/biratnagar-set-sudurpaschim-106-run-target 2026-10-31T22:42:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2849/brt_3lSkPvVjHm.webp Biratnagar set Sudurpaschim 106-run target Biratnagar unleashed explosive batting to post 106 runs in just five overs against Sudurpaschim, setting a steep target of 106. Reports detail the scoring storm and the daunting chase now facing Sudurpaschim. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-in-rs-7-million-foreign-employment-fraud-case 2026-10-31T22:44:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2850/ARREST-original.jpg Two Arrested in Rs 7 Million Foreign Employment Fraud Case The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office says two people allegedly took Rs 7 million from victims by promising overseas jobs in Cambodia and Canada. https://patrukar.com/en/news/marigold-harvest-in-full-swing-as-tihar-nears-women-farmers-eye-rs-1-million-in-sales 2026-10-31T22:48:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2851/Marigold-farming-Jhapa-400x220.jpg Marigold Harvest in Full Swing as Tihar Nears, Women Farmers Eye Rs 1 Million in Sales Farmers in Gundu, Bhaktapur harvest marigolds and string garlands for Tihar, while women's collectives in Jhapa and Tanahu turn festival demand into income, with a Tanahu group of 45 women targeting Rs 1 million in sales this season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/youth-protests-erupt-in-france-italy-and-germany-over-cost-of-living 2026-11-01T00:30:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2852/france_31yu6J2Kya.webp Youth Protests Erupt in France, Italy and Germany Over Cost of Living Youth-led protests over rising living costs and weak public services have intensified across France, Italy and Germany, with inflation and dissatisfaction with governments cited as common grievances. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-thami-society-releases-first-ever-national-song-in-thami-language 2026-11-01T00:31:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2853/hZD5aoge8D.jpg Nepal Thami Society Releases First-Ever National Song in Thami Language The Nepal Thami Society has released the first national song prepared in the Thami language, unveiled at its 27th annual general assembly in Kathmandu with provincial, local and indigenous federation representatives in attendance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uk-pm-andy-burnham-ready-to-apologise-for-slavery-rules-out-reparations 2026-11-01T00:37:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2854/andy-burnham_r9vLtv6pru.jpg UK PM Andy Burnham Ready to Apologise for Slavery, Rules Out Reparations UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Saturday he is ready to issue a formal apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, but rejected financial reparations, as the issue figures in King Charles III's Caribbean visit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uk-emergency-preparedness-campaign-sparks-public-alarm-and-stockpiling 2026-11-01T00:37:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2855/1793460081_london.jpg UK emergency preparedness campaign sparks public alarm and stockpiling The UK government's 'B Ready' emergency preparedness campaign, launched on October 22, has triggered public fear, a surge in purchases of daily goods and emergency supplies, and soaring prices of essentials. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-calls-central-committee-meeting-on-controversial-government-actions 2026-11-01T00:39:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2856/gagan-biswo-1024x683.png Nepali Congress Calls Central Committee Meeting on Controversial Government Actions The Nepali Congress will discuss police action involving media houses and journalists, party work assignments and a parallel convention planned by a faction led by former president Sher Bahadur Deuba. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-govinda-kc-hospitalised-as-health-fails-on-third-day-of-ilam-hunger-strike 2026-11-01T00:39:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2857/Govinda-KC.jpg Dr Govinda KC hospitalised as health fails on third day of Ilam hunger strike Medical education reform campaigner Dr Govinda KC has been admitted to Ilam Hospital after his health deteriorated on Saturday, the third day of his 25th hunger strike, a fast-unto-death he began on Thursday at Narayan Temple in Ilam. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-helicopter-rescues-tourist-stranded-in-snowfall-at-badimalika-s-triveni-patan 2026-11-01T00:40:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2858/sujanyapragiyabajura_rss_14_whatsappimage2026-10-31at60358pm_6cBGosleqA.webp Nepali Army Helicopter Rescues Tourist Stranded in Snowfall at Badimalika's Triveni Patan A Nepali Army helicopter on October 31, 2026 rescued Sagar Karki, 21, of Kanchanpur, who was stranded in heavy snowfall at Triveni Patan in the Badimalika area of Bajura, one of two tourists trapped at the high-altitude site. https://patrukar.com/en/news/online-appointment-holders-still-face-hours-long-queues-at-passport-department-in-tripureshwor 2026-11-01T00:41:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2859/passport_C1EZIoEi9D.webp Online appointment holders still face hours-long queues at Passport Department in Tripureshwor Despite booking online appointments, service seekers at the Passport Department in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu continue to face hours-long queues as their scheduled times go unhonoured. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sahalesh-club-beat-hosts-gaighat-2-1-in-triyuga-gold-cup-opener 2026-11-01T00:42:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2860/1793461976_Sahalesh_Red-20jursy.png Sahalesh Club Beat Hosts Gaighat 2-1 in Triyuga Gold Cup Opener Sahalesh FC Siraha came from a goal down to beat hosts Gaighat FC 2-1 in the opening match of the Triyuga International Invitational Gold Cup in Gaighat, Udayapur, on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/disorder-in-asian-highway-upgrade-troubles-kakarbhitta-laukahi-travellers 2026-11-01T06:12:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2861/asian_highway_npl_pct--6-_FBUOnST5rH.jpg Disorder in Asian Highway upgrade troubles Kakarbhitta-Laukahi travellers Disorganised construction on the 95-km Kakarbhitta-Laukahi section of the East-West Highway, upgraded as an Asian Highway project with ADB support, has left travellers and locals facing potholes, mud, dust and accident risks, prompting lawmakers including former Deputy Speaker Indira Ranamagar to demand order. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-south-korea-japan-reaffirm-commitment-to-complete-denuclearization-of-north-korea-amid-pyongyang-s-refusal 2026-11-01T06:31:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2862/north-korea-flags_k3jIPCT1Zb.jpg US, South Korea, Japan Reaffirm Commitment to Complete Denuclearization of North Korea Amid Pyongyang's Refusal The United States, South Korea and Japan have jointly reiterated their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea, even as Pyongyang refuses to denuclearize ahead of possible talks with Washington. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-midterm-elections-set-for-tuesday-november-3 2026-11-01T06:32:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2863/images-original.jpg US Midterm Elections Set for Tuesday, November 3 The United States will hold midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, with voters choosing representatives for the House and Senate. The contests will offer a signal of public preferences for Congress, while leaving the presidency unchanged. https://patrukar.com/en/news/biratnagar-beat-sudurpaschim-by-35-runs-for-first-win 2026-11-01T06:47:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2864/birat-1793494465.jpg Biratnagar Beat Sudurpaschim by 35 Runs for First Win Biratnagar secured their first win of the tournament, defeating Sudurpaschim by 35 runs after a poor start to the chase. https://patrukar.com/en/news/all-party-meeting-bans-waste-dumping-in-sirsiya-river-during-chhath 2026-11-01T07:11:47+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/parsa-district-map_0ZIfD6x5iq.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 All-party meeting bans waste dumping in Sirsiya River during Chhath An all-party meeting chaired by CDO Bhola Dahal in Parsa on Saturday banned the dumping of industrial waste into the Sirsiya River during Chhath and ordered industries to release only treated water, prohibiting untreated chemical discharge into the river. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mustang-customs-collects-rs-11-45-billion-revenue-in-three-and-a-half-months-surpassing-annual-target 2026-11-01T07:12:31+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/korola-ma-purbadhar-ko-avab_qtBdOcUVm8.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Mustang Customs collects Rs 11.45 billion revenue in three and a half months, surpassing annual target The Mustang Customs Office at the Korala checkpoint on the Nepal-China border has collected Rs 11.45 billion in revenue in the first three and a half months of fiscal year 2083/84, exceeding its Rs 9 billion annual target, with imports worth Rs 26.01 billion passing through the crossing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahakali-irrigation-structures-ready-but-canals-remain-dry-without-tanakpur-water 2026-11-01T07:30:17+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/FYVD8auxS9.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Mahakali Irrigation Structures Ready, but Canals Remain Dry Without Tanakpur Water The third phase of Nepal’s Mahakali Irrigation Project has built a 28-kilometre main canal and completed most branch canals, but water has yet to flow because India has not released it from Tanakpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhapa-farmers-grow-marigolds-on-paddy-fields-eye-rs-1-2-million 2026-11-01T07:31:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2865/1793493523_flowers-2098.jpg Jhapa farmers grow marigolds on paddy fields, eye Rs 1.2 million Three farmers in Budhashanti Rural Municipality-3, Duiringe, Jhapa have converted paddy fields into commercial marigold farms, targeting Rs 1 million to Rs 1.2 million in sales from a Rs 500,000 investment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/akabare-chili-plants-dying-in-ilam-farmers-worried-over-season-losses 2026-11-01T07:41:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2866/akabare-400x220.jpg Akabare Chili Plants Dying in Ilam, Farmers Worried Over Season Losses Commercial Akabare chili growers in Ilam district are worried as plants suddenly turn yellow, dry out and die during the main production season, threatening their expected income. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nagdhunga-tunnel-toll-collection-to-begin-november-1 2026-11-01T08:06:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2867/Nagdhunga-Tunnel.jpg Nagdhunga Tunnel Toll Collection to Begin November 1 The Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project says tolls will be charged from November 1, with rates varying by vehicle capacity and direction of travel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/six-indian-tourists-missing-in-dolpa-after-heavy-snowfall-rescue-team-faces-difficulties 2026-11-01T08:11:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2868/Himpat-1793498271.jpg Six Indian Tourists Missing in Dolpa After Heavy Snowfall, Rescue Team Faces Difficulties Six Indian tourists, two women and four men, have gone missing near a high Himalayan pass in Dolpa's She-Phoksundo Rural Municipality after heavy snowfall, with a helicopter requested as rescue teams struggle in harsh conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nagdhunga-tunnel-to-charge-toll-from-kartik-15 2026-11-01T08:17:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2869/1751159480_surungmarga-20-1-.jpg Nagdhunga Tunnel to Charge Toll from Kartik 15 The Nagdhunga Tunnel Construction Project has announced that toll fees will be collected from vehicles using the Nagdhunga tunnel road starting Kartik 15, in line with a decision of the Executive Committee of the Road Board Nepal and a notice published in the Nepal Gazette. Toll rates for different types of vehicles have been made public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-tourism-board-seeks-content-creators-to-promote-tourism-globally 2026-11-01T08:18:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2870/1784076391_1611034955_Nepal-20tourism-20board-1200x560.jpg Nepal Tourism Board Seeks Content Creators to Promote Tourism Globally The Nepal Tourism Board has invited applications from content creators, videographers and photographers to promote Nepal's natural beauty, Himalayan destinations and indigenous culture to an international audience through a new creative content campaign. https://patrukar.com/en/news/civilians-rescued-from-russian-occupied-oleshki-say-they-returned-from-hell 2026-11-01T08:42:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2871/ukrain_enbfNjzAE2.webp Civilians Rescued From Russian-Occupied Oleshki Say They 'Returned From Hell' Hundreds of civilians evacuated from the Russian-occupied front-line city of Oleshki arrived in Ukraine's Chernihiv region on Saturday, most via Belarus, describing four years of shelling, drone attacks and food shortages and reunions with relatives after years apart. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-president-gagan-thapa-to-deliver-special-address-today 2026-11-01T08:42:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2872/1788707126_gagan_.jpg Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa to Deliver Special Address Today Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa is set to deliver a special address at 2 pm today at the party's central office in Sanepa, his first press conference since the new central committee elected by the 15th General Convention assumed office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-moves-to-replace-lumbini-chief-minister-chetnarayan-acharya-with-leela-giri 2026-11-01T08:48:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2873/lumbini_Kb3oiLyh8o.webp CPN-UML Moves to Replace Lumbini Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya with Leela Giri CPN-UML has begun discussions on replacing Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya with former chief minister and lawmaker Leela Giri, following an earlier agreement among senior party leaders. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nagdhunga-tunnel-road-toll-collection-begins-today-all-vehicles-now-required-to-pay 2026-11-01T09:11:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2874/surung--1786349982.jpg Nagdhunga Tunnel Road Toll Collection Begins Today, All Vehicles Now Required to Pay Toll collection on the Nagdhunga tunnel road began today, with the Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola route making payment mandatory for all passing vehicles on Kathmandu valley's main western entry route. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nagdhunga-tunnel-tolls-to-begin-from-kartik-15 2026-11-01T09:18:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2875/Untitled-Design-2-150x150.png Nagdhunga Tunnel Tolls to Begin from Kartik 15 The government has set toll rates for vehicles using the Nagdhunga tunnel route, with charges varying by vehicle type and direction of travel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-court-blocks-trump-administration-from-threatening-election-officials-over-ballot-dispute 2026-11-01T09:41:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2876/us-flag_nFEa3aHfaY.jpg US Court Blocks Trump Administration From Threatening Election Officials Over Ballot Dispute A US federal court has ordered President Donald Trump's administration to stop threatening, intimidating or pressuring state and local election officials with criminal prosecution, after letters demanded that ballots of about 20,000 California voters be set aside over suspected non-citizen voting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-arrest-21-in-nationwide-drug-crackdown-14-kg-marijuana-seized-at-tia 2026-11-01T09:47:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2877/pakrau-khabarhub-400x220.jpeg Nepal Police Arrest 21 in Nationwide Drug Crackdown; 14 kg Marijuana Seized at TIA Nepal Police arrested 21 people across various districts in weekend operations, seizing 1,310 Tramadol tablets in Kathmandu and 14 kg of marijuana from two Indian women at Tribhuvan International Airport. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-deuba-faction-elects-district-chairs-in-darchula-and-salyan 2026-11-01T09:59:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2878/banner-image_sPOGzj8QHe.jpg Nepali Congress Deuba faction elects district chairs in Darchula and Salyan The Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress has elected Surendra Prasad Awasthi as Darchula district chair and Dipak Jung Chand as Salyan district chair through district conventions in Khalanga and Shreenagar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslide-during-khadachakra-municipality-building-construction-endangers-local-homes-in-kalikot 2026-11-01T10:11:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2879/05-manma_kalikot_npl_pct-2_XWIRkbiBZj.webp Landslide During Khadachakra Municipality Building Construction Endangers Local Homes in Kalikot A landslide during foundation work on Khadachakra Municipality's administrative building in Kalikot damaged Manma Bazaar's main road and a house, leaving seven homes above the site at high risk. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kumal-potters-in-janakpurdham-race-against-time-as-diwali-and-chhath-drive-demand-for-clay-ware 2026-11-01T10:12:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2880/1699704715_mato-20ka-20samagri.jpg Kumal Potters in Janakpurdham Race Against Time as Diwali and Chhath Drive Demand for Clay Ware Kumal potters of Khajuri in Janakpurdham work dawn to dusk making diyos, kalash and other clay ware ahead of Diwali and Chhath, but worry about slow business the rest of the year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ippan-welcomes-cross-border-power-trade-letter-of-intent-seeks-licence-assurance 2026-11-01T10:18:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2881/ippan_a3lcvDAsAX.jpg IPPAN Welcomes Cross-Border Power Trade Letter of Intent, Seeks Licence Assurance Nepal's Independent Power Producers' Association says letters of intent open the door for private companies to prepare for cross-border electricity trade, but it wants assurance that the required licences will be issued. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-forms-seven-subcommittees-for-local-election-candidate-selection 2026-11-01T10:29:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2882/RSP-office-rasopa.jpg RSP Forms Seven Subcommittees for Local Election Candidate Selection The Rastriya Swatantra Party has formed seven subcommittees to run its candidate selection framework for the upcoming local elections and opened applications for ward posts in metropolitan and sub-metropolitan cities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/barcelona-thrash-alaves-6-1-to-return-to-laliga-summit 2026-11-01T10:42:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2883/barca_ykMoNOXZGz.webp Barcelona Thrash Alaves 6-1 to Return to LaLiga Summit Barcelona beat Deportivo Alaves 6-1 at home on Saturday to move top of LaLiga, two points ahead of Atletico Madrid. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-chief-minister-mangal-bahadur-shahi-meets-israeli-ambassador-smulik-ariel-bass 2026-11-03T20:44:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3292/vet_Izz9wrYCNU.webp Karnali Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi Meets Israeli Ambassador Smulik Ariel Bass Karnali Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi and Israeli Ambassador Smulik Ariel Bass discussed bilateral relations, provincial development and the possible transfer of Israeli agricultural technology. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-recommends-two-ordinances-to-president-paudel 2026-11-03T20:45:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3293/Cabinet-1-1024x500-1.jpg Cabinet recommends two ordinances to President Paudel The Cabinet on Tuesday recommended two ordinances to President Ram Chandra Paudel, one amending the Press Council Nepal Act, 1992, and another amending Nepal Acts related to Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, along with approval of a concessional loan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/apf-no-2-battalion-jhapa-holds-fire-control-drill-ahead-of-tihar 2026-11-03T21:21:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3294/sasatra-1024x576.jpg APF No. 2 Battalion Jhapa Holds Fire-Control Drill Ahead of Tihar The Armed Police Force Nepal’s No. 2 Battalion in Jhapa conducted a fire-control exercise with Bhadrapur Municipality to prepare for fire risks during Tihar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lohorung-club-pangma-and-sekaha-community-club-reach-sankhuwasabha-gold-cup-semifinals 2026-11-03T21:33:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3295/sekaha-vs-jhapa--2--original.jpg Lohorung Club Pangma and Sekaha Community Club Reach Sankhuwasabha Gold Cup Semifinals Lohorung Club Pangma defeated Salahesh Youth Club in a sudden-death decider, joining Sekaha Community Club in the Sankhuwasabha Gold Cup semifinals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-national-arrested-in-kathmandu-with-firecracker-explosives-and-expired-chocolates 2026-11-03T21:57:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3296/RAMAN-PATEL-1024x768.jpg Indian National Arrested in Kathmandu with Firecracker Explosives and Expired Chocolates Police say Raman Kumar Patel, 29, was arrested at a house in Tinchuli Chowk, Kathmandu, after firecracker-related explosive materials and expired chocolates were found there. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nine-arrested-in-gambling-raid-at-rsp-leader-s-baglung-home 2026-11-03T21:58:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3297/Screenshot-2026-11-03-185757.png Nine arrested in gambling raid at RSP leader's Baglung home Police in Baglung arrested nine people, including RSP regional chairperson Amar Khadka, after raiding a gambling operation at his home and seizing Rs 164,000 in cash. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-day-api-himal-tourism-festival-2083-begins-in-darchula 2026-11-03T22:02:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3298/Api-himal.jpg Three-day Api Himal Tourism Festival 2083 begins in Darchula The three-day Api Himal Tourism Festival 2083 began on November 3 at Pilkand in the Api Himal Base Camp area of Darchula, organised by Api Himal Rural Municipality to promote the region's Himalayan landscapes, lakes, caves, alpine pastures and cultural heritage among domestic and international travellers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-pushes-to-expand-agriculture-and-livestock-insurance-access 2026-11-03T22:14:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3299/bima-beema.jpg Sudurpashchim pushes to expand agriculture and livestock insurance access A programme in Dhangadhi, organised with UNDP support, has called for stronger coordination among governments, insurers and farmers to expand agriculture, livestock and herbal insurance across Sudurpashchim Province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhaitika-auspicious-hour-set-for-11-07-am-on-november-11 2026-11-03T22:15:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3300/bhaitika-073-4.jpg Bhaitika Auspicious Hour Set for 11:07 am on November 11 The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has fixed 11:07 am on Wednesday, November 11, as the auspicious time for receiving Bhaitika during Tihar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/harka-sampang-says-shram-sanskriti-party-stands-with-poor-labourers 2026-11-03T22:27:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3301/harka-sampang_yzHxrZumTd.jpg Harka Sampang Says Shram Sanskriti Party Stands with Poor Labourers Shram Sanskriti Party chair Harka Sampang Rai said at a public assembly in Kakarbhitta, Jhapa, that his party supports labouring poor people and would provide land and housing for squatters if it came to power. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-arrives-in-berlin-for-talks-on-defence-air-defence-and-energy-cooperation 2026-11-03T22:44:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3302/zelenskyy-400x220.jpg Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Arrives in Berlin for Talks on Defence, Air Defence and Energy Cooperation Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin on Tuesday to rally international support for Ukraine's defence, with talks focusing on diplomatic coordination, air defence systems and energy cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-president-thapa-meets-uml-chair-oli-in-gundu 2026-11-03T22:58:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3303/gagan-thapa-kp-oli_KHu8Tgs3LJ.jpg Nepali Congress President Thapa meets UML Chair Oli in Gundu Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa met CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli at his Gundu residence in Bhaktapur on Tuesday evening for about an hour, discussing recent political developments and the Madhesh Province government, in their first meeting since Thapa's election as party president. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-and-kp-oli-discuss-madhesh-provincial-government 2026-11-03T23:12:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3304/oli_aoLXjohUDd.webp Gagan Thapa and KP Oli Discuss Madhesh Provincial Government Gagan Thapa and KP Oli met on November 3, 2026, to discuss the formation and political situation of the Madhesh Province government. Reports did not disclose the outcome. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jwalamukhi-harkapur-wins-tenth-byakul-maila-gold-cup 2026-11-03T23:13:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3305/M0y6IdNFEK.jpg Jwalamukhi Harkapur Wins Tenth Byakul Maila Gold Cup Jwalamukhi Yuwa Samuha Harkapur claimed the title of the tenth Byakul Maila Gold Cup after a goalless final against Saptarangi Yuwa Samuha in Okhaldhunga. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-68-000-apply-for-free-ai-training-aimed-at-2-000-ministry-opens-doors-to-all 2026-11-04T00:35:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3306/1793357708_AI.jpg Over 68,000 Apply for Free AI Training Aimed at 2,000; Ministry Opens Doors to All More than 68,000 people applied for a free AI training programme announced for 2,000 participants, prompting the ministry to include all applicants. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gen-z-leaders-demand-impartial-probe-into-inam-sapkota-audio-case 2026-11-04T00:35:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3307/rakshya-bam_JUJRev2WYx.webp Gen Z leaders demand impartial probe into Inam Sapkota audio case Gen Z leaders, including activist Raksha Bam, have demanded an impartial investigation into the Inam Sapkota case following the release of audio recordings and WhatsApp messages, insisting that no one linked to the matter should be left out. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-assembly-legislation-committee-unanimously-endorses-two-subcommittee-reports 2026-11-04T00:37:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3308/pratibedan_gDk1WQpwQC.webp National Assembly Legislation Committee Unanimously Endorses Two Subcommittee Reports The National Assembly’s Legislation Management Committee has unanimously endorsed reports on measuring act implementation and studying interrelations among legislation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-claims-downing-two-us-drones-in-hormozgan-province 2026-11-04T00:37:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3309/iran-drone_PWsiSBwmpg.webp Iran Claims Downing Two US Drones in Hormozgan Province Iran's IRGC claimed on Tuesday that two American drones were shot down over Bandar Khamir in Hormozgan province by integrated air defense systems, as reported by Ratopati in Nepali and English. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-to-study-ai-use-in-financial-regulation-and-services 2026-11-04T00:38:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3310/china_flag_ma7ELFGk9A.jpg China to Study AI Use in Financial Regulation and Services China will study the use of artificial intelligence in financial regulation and financial services, according to a report by the State Council presented to the NPC Standing Committee, which also sets five priorities for the financial sector. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-lions-crush-pokhara-avengers-by-eight-wickets-in-one-sided-npl-encounter 2026-11-04T00:39:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3311/Lumbini-Lions-1024x683.jpg Lumbini Lions Crush Pokhara Avengers by Eight Wickets in One-Sided NPL Encounter Lumbini Lions bowled out Pokhara Avengers for 97 and chased the target in 11.4 overs to win by eight wickets in the Nepal Premier League at Kirtipur on Tuesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/andre-russell-s-last-ball-heroics-give-biratnagar-dramatic-win-over-janakpur 2026-11-04T00:40:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-women-s-u-19-cricket-team-beat-thailand-by-seven-wickets-in-belt-and-road-series-opener 2026-11-04T00:41:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3312/u-19-cricket-team_npl-3_61RbaUSHkB.webp Nepal Women's U-19 Cricket Team Beat Thailand by Seven Wickets in Belt and Road Series Opener Nepal's women's U-19 cricket team defeated Thailand by seven wickets on Tuesday to begin the Belt and Road U-19 Series in China with a winning start. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-tourist-arrivals-rise-on-annapurna-trail-and-in-manang 2026-11-04T06:31:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3313/tourist-manag_bOMAhx41Tw.jpg Indian Tourist Arrivals Rise on Annapurna Trail and in Manang Manang recorded 30,662 foreign visitors by October 2026, including 5,049 Indian tourists, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project’s Manang unit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kaski-administration-issues-15-point-directive-for-water-tourism-safety 2026-11-04T07:00:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3314/fewatal--7-_MKMgNkhqCx.jpg Kaski administration issues 15-point directive for water tourism safety The District Administration Office, Kaski has issued a 15-point directive requiring boats, kayaks and surfing boats on Phewa Lake and other Pokhara lakes to register before operation, and urging the public not to take part in water activities without a life jacket. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-arriving-in-nepal-today-to-meet-pm-oli 2026-11-04T07:01:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3315/mishri-1793632045.jpg Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Arriving in Nepal Today, to Meet PM Oli Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is arriving in Nepal today with a scheduled meeting with PM KP Sharma Oli and other leaders on his itinerary, in a visit reported as part of ongoing Nepal-India diplomatic engagement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tihar-nears-in-kathmandu-as-flower-sellers-worry-about-imports-and-plastic-goods 2026-11-04T07:19:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3316/jhilimili_nciih7Q7so.webp Tihar Nears in Kathmandu as Flower Sellers Worry About Imports and Plastic Goods As Tihar approaches, Nepali flower farmers and florists in Kathmandu are concerned about imported flowers and plastic alternatives, while the Nepal Electricity Authority prepares for festival-period electricity needs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/youth-injured-in-shooting-by-unknown-group-in-rautahat 2026-11-04T07:30:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3317/goli-pestol.jpg Youth injured in shooting by unknown group in Rautahat A 28-year-old man, Rakesh Yadav, was injured when an unknown group opened fire in Gadwa Tole, Gaur Municipality-4, Rautahat, on Tuesday night. He was treated at Gaur Provincial Hospital and referred to Birgunj; police have not identified the attackers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-announces-end-to-annual-us-military-aid-for-israel 2026-11-04T07:43:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3318/1793754764_US-20will-20halt-20-244B-20in-20aid-20to-20Israel.jpg Trump Announces End to Annual US Military Aid for Israel US President Donald Trump says the United States will end its annual military assistance to Israel by the end of the year, with reports placing the aid at about $4 billion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/youth-seriously-injured-in-shooting-by-unidentified-group-in-rautahat 2026-11-04T08:13:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3319/gun-1793067925.jpg Youth Seriously Injured in Shooting by Unidentified Group in Rautahat A young man was seriously injured in a shooting by an unidentified group in Rautahat on Tuesday and was taken for treatment. Further details have not been released. https://patrukar.com/en/news/democrats-lead-early-us-midterm-results-setback-for-trump-s-republicans 2026-11-04T09:00:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3320/Trump-1793758799.jpg Democrats Lead Early US Midterm Results, Setback for Trump's Republicans Early vote counts from the US midterm elections show Democrats leading in both chambers of Congress, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump's Republican Party, according to preliminary tallies reported by Nepali media on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manchester-united-stage-dramatic-comeback-to-beat-roma-3-2-in-champions-league 2026-11-04T09:31:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3321/man-united_klBurUvNxG.webp Manchester United Stage Dramatic Comeback to Beat Roma 3-2 in Champions League Manchester United came from two goals down to defeat AS Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, with Matias Soule striking early for Roma before United's second-half fightback sealed a dramatic Champions League win. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhaimasala-imports-and-prices-rise-in-nepal-ahead-of-tihar 2026-11-04T09:31:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3322/anurag-chaudhary_2e8fb9be_xA7W3uH04P.webp Bhaimasala Imports and Prices Rise in Nepal Ahead of Tihar Imports and retail prices of bhaimasala and dry fruits have risen in Nepal ahead of Tihar, with supply disruptions pushing per-kilogram rates above last year's levels in Kathmandu and beyond. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-indian-nationals-arrested-in-chitwan-with-firecrackers-worth-rs-623-465 2026-11-04T09:43:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3323/1793703074_pataka.png Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Chitwan with Firecrackers Worth Rs 623,465 Police in Chitwan arrested two Indian nationals and seized banned firecrackers valued at Rs 623,465 during a security operation targeting the festive season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-tourism-board-announces-rs-100-000-reel-contest-for-kukur-tihar-2026 2026-11-04T09:48:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/keisha-lance-bottoms-wins-georgia-governor-race-as-byron-donalds-makes-history-in-florida 2026-11-04T10:01:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3324/image_Xzlr4ccmf8.webp Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia Governor Race as Byron Donalds Makes History in Florida Keisha Lance Bottoms won Georgia’s 2026 governor race, becoming the first African American woman elected governor in the United States, while Florida Republican Byron Donalds is set to become the state’s first African American governor. https://patrukar.com/en/news/david-miller-arrives-in-kathmandu-to-join-karnali-yaks-in-nepal-premier-league 2026-11-04T10:02:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3325/david-millar_BdrF3dD794.webp David Miller Arrives in Kathmandu to Join Karnali Yaks in Nepal Premier League South African cricketer David Miller arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning to play for Karnali Yaks in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League. The Yaks are scheduled to face Sudurpaschim Royals on Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-indian-nationals-arrested-in-chitwan-with-firecrackers-worth-rs-623-465-2 2026-11-04T10:31:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3326/pakrau-khabarhub-400x220.jpeg Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Chitwan With Firecrackers Worth Rs 623,465 Police in Chitwan arrested two Indian nationals over the possession and trade of 80,372 firecrackers valued at Rs 623,465. https://patrukar.com/en/news/south-african-cricketer-david-miller-arrives-in-nepal-for-npl 2026-11-04T11:00:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3327/David-Miller.jpg South African Cricketer David Miller Arrives in Nepal for NPL South African batter David Miller arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning to play in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, where NPL franchise Karnali Yaks welcomed him at Tribhuvan International Airport. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shangri-la-literature-festival-to-be-held-in-lalitpur-on-december-26-27 2026-11-04T11:01:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3328/Shangrila-lit-festival--1024x576.jpg Shangri-La Literature Festival to be held in Lalitpur on December 26-27 The inaugural Shangri-La Literature Festival will be held on December 26-27 at Hotel Himalaya in Lalitpur, organised by the Kathmandu Shangrila Foundation as a platform for literature, arts and cultural exchange. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-to-sell-gold-ashrafi-and-silver-medallion-coins-for-tihar 2026-11-04T11:12:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3329/Nepal-Rastra-Bank-1773122370.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank to Sell Gold Ashrafi and Silver Medallion Coins for Tihar Nepal Rastra Bank will sell 2.5-gram gold ashrafi and 10-gram silver medallion coins bearing Laxmi and Ganesh images to the public for Tihar from Thursday and Friday at its Taksar Mahashakha in Babarmahal, Kathmandu, with a one-coin limit per buyer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-women-injured-in-jajarkot-landslide-while-digging-soil 2026-11-04T11:13:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3330/Ghaite-original.jpg Four Women Injured in Jajarkot Landslide While Digging Soil Four women from Chaur village in Rukum West were injured when a soil embankment collapsed as they collected plastering soil in Dalli, Jajarkot, on Kartik 18. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-chief-minister-pledges-more-investment-in-eye-health-services 2026-11-04T11:19:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3331/883410651_1548836303599234_2246222073606896324_n-1024x576.jpg Lumbini Chief Minister Pledges More Investment in Eye Health Services Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya says the provincial government will prioritise eye health and increase investment to reduce blindness and vision impairment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-ram-chandra-paudel-performs-worship-at-dakshinkali-temple 2026-11-04T11:31:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3332/RASTRAPATI-1024x681.jpeg President Ram Chandra Paudel Performs Worship at Dakshinkali Temple President Ram Chandra Paudel and First Lady Sabita Paudel worshipped at Dakshinkali Temple on Wednesday morning and received tika and prasad from the temple priest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/13-arrested-in-chitwan-gambling-raids-rs-111-985-seized 2026-11-04T11:32:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3333/juwatas.jpg 13 Arrested in Chitwan Gambling Raids; Rs 111,985 Seized Police arrested 13 people in gambling raids at two locations in Chitwan over two days. Cash amounting to Rs 111,985 and 12 decks of cards were seized. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-accepts-us-midterm-results-ready-to-work-with-democrats 2026-11-04T11:42:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3334/Donald-20Trump-1791393485.webp Trump Accepts US Midterm Results, Ready to Work with Democrats US President Donald Trump says he is absolutely willing to accept the US midterm election results, in which Democrats took control of the House, and looks forward to working with the Democrats. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-faction-nominates-yamuna-bishwakarma-to-lead-nepal-dalit-association 2026-11-04T11:49:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3335/img-20261103-wa0011_uu6MDgDP2N.jpg Deuba faction nominates Yamuna Bishwakarma to lead Nepal Dalit Association The Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress has formed a parallel committee of the Nepal Dalit Association and nominated Yamuna Bishwakarma of Tanahun as chairperson, acting through its own 15th Central General Convention organising committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hunkar-madhesh-forms-34-member-saptari-district-activist-group 2026-11-04T12:02:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3336/1793702928_hunkar-20016.jpg Hunkar Madhesh forms 34-member Saptari district activist group Hunkar Madhesh's first Saptari district convention concluded Tuesday with a 34-member district activist group formed under Shaishav Raju's leadership, as central spokesperson Keshav Kumar criticized 75 years of party-building in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-life-insurance-rating-upgraded-to-aa-by-icra-nepal 2026-11-04T12:13:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3337/ICRA-Nepal-Rating.jpg-1024x576.jpeg Nepal Life Insurance Rating Upgraded to AA by ICRA Nepal ICRA Nepal has upgraded the issuer rating of Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited from AA- to AA, citing its financial position, solvency profile, investment returns, market presence, operational capacity and management strength. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-meets-kp-sharma-oli-at-his-residence-in-first-high-level-talks-since-gen-z-movement 2026-11-04T12:14:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3338/Oli-gagan-1024x500-1.jpg Gagan Thapa meets KP Sharma Oli at his residence in first high-level talks since Gen Z movement Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa met CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli at his residence on Tuesday evening in their first high-level meeting since last year's Gen Z movement, discussing the Madhesh provincial government amid tensions between PM Balendra Shah and Thapa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-fires-unknown-missile-from-eastern-coast-amid-talk-of-possible-us-dialogue 2026-11-04T12:15:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3339/Ori3BOhb8K.jpg North Korea Fires Unknown Missile From Eastern Coast Amid Talk of Possible US Dialogue North Korea fired an unknown missile from its eastern coast on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, amid hacking allegations and renewed talk of possible US dialogue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bank-partners-with-fintara-solutions-to-offer-credit-card-users-zero-down-payment-installments-via-onebnpl 2026-11-04T12:31:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3340/agg_qoah1iNJdA.webp Nepal Bank Partners with Fintara Solutions to Offer Credit Card Users Zero Down Payment Installments via OneBNPL Nepal Bank Limited and fintech firm Fintara Solutions have announced a partnership allowing the bank's credit card users to purchase goods and services through the OneBNPL platform and repay in 3 to 18-month installments with zero percent down payment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahalaxmi-development-bank-daraz-nepal-announce-partnership-for-11-11-shopping-campaign 2026-11-04T12:32:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3341/Mahalaxmi-1793767771.jpg Mahalaxmi Development Bank, Daraz Nepal Announce Partnership for 11.11 Shopping Campaign Mahalaxmi Development Bank and Daraz Nepal have announced a partnership for the 11.11 shopping campaign, linking the bank's services with the marketplace's promotional event. Details of the collaboration were not specified in the available reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pravasi-nepali-manch-international-committee-holds-second-convention-in-kathmandu 2026-11-04T12:33:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3342/bidhya-bhandari-1-1024x512.jpg Pravasi Nepali Manch International Committee Holds Second Convention in Kathmandu The second convention of the Pravasi Nepali Manch International Committee was held at Karki Banquet in Babarmahal, Kathmandu, and inaugurated by former President Bidya Devi Bhandari. https://patrukar.com/en/news/democratic-women-candidates-make-historic-gains-in-2026-us-midterms 2026-11-04T12:34:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3343/image_9NJdtVAW3n.webp Democratic Women Candidates Make Historic Gains in 2026 US Midterms Democratic women candidates have moved close to victory in Texas, Ohio and South Carolina in the 2026 US midterm elections, a milestone described as the first of its kind in American political history. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-admits-iran-war-fuel-prices-hurt-republicans-in-midterms 2026-11-04T12:34:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3344/donald-trump_b38Op3spB6.webp Trump Admits Iran War, Fuel Prices Hurt Republicans in Midterms US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran and the resulting rise in fuel prices played a role in the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/keisha-lance-bottoms-wins-georgia-governor-s-race-makes-us-history 2026-11-04T12:35:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3345/image_Xzlr4ccmf8.webp Keisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia Governor’s Race, Makes US History Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has won Georgia’s gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a US state, according to results reported November 4, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vivek-ramaswamy-loses-ohio-governor-race-to-amy-acton 2026-11-04T12:36:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3346/1793765133_Ohio-20Governor-20Results-20-1-.jpg Vivek Ramaswamy Loses Ohio Governor Race to Amy Acton Republican Vivek Ramaswamy conceded Ohio's governor race to Democrat Amy Acton, a Democratic win in a Republican stronghold. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-cricketer-ks-bharat-to-miss-nepal-premier-league 2026-11-04T12:37:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3347/KS-Bhagat-1793763268.jpg Indian Cricketer KS Bharat to Miss Nepal Premier League Nepali outlets reported on November 4, 2026, that Indian cricketer KS Bharat had decided against playing in the Nepal Premier League. No reason for his withdrawal was given. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cbs-and-cnn-project-democratic-majority-in-us-house 2026-11-04T12:38:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3348/vote_america_6hbAf4dKHb_xOCxfq8ngi-1793764469.webp CBS and CNN Project Democratic Majority in US House CBS and CNN have projected that the Democratic Party will win a majority in the US House of Representatives, with Nepali outlets Nepal Lead and Baahrakhari reporting the call on November 4, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/democrats-gain-ground-in-us-senate-after-midterm-elections 2026-11-04T12:39:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3349/afp_6aea769f5c62-179_aqL4Ie3G6J.webp Democrats Gain Ground in US Senate After Midterm Elections Nepali news reports say Democrats are making a strong comeback in the US Senate after the midterm elections, strengthening their position in the chamber. Detailed results have not been reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-says-rule-of-law-and-ethics-are-foundations-of-good-governance 2026-11-04T12:40:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3350/1793771476_Ramchandra-20Poudel.jpg President Paudel Says Rule of Law and Ethics Are Foundations of Good Governance President Ram Chandra Paudel has called for proper use of public resources, zero tolerance for corruption, adherence to the rule of law and ethical conduct, saying public officials must put service to citizens ahead of personal privileges. https://patrukar.com/en/news/land-classification-delay-in-kavrepalanchok-leaves-services-stalled 2026-11-04T12:41:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3351/jagga_pq4YA9qBPq.jpg Land Classification Delay in Kavrepalanchok Leaves Services Stalled Only five of Kavrepalanchok's 13 local levels have completed land classification, leaving residents unable to carry out land transactions other than partition since Shrawan, according to the District Land Revenue Office in Dhulikhel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-to-implement-multi-sectoral-plan-against-non-communicable-diseases 2026-11-04T12:41:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3352/pm-office_mVEhVYJDSY.jpg Government to Implement Multi-Sectoral Plan Against Non-Communicable Diseases The Nepal government has decided to effectively implement a multi-sectoral action plan to prevent and control non-communicable diseases, intensify public health reforms and promote awareness and regular health check-ups. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-communist-party-finalises-slogans-for-two-month-national-awakening-campaign 2026-11-04T12:42:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3353/nekapa-neta-1024x682.png Nepali Communist Party Finalises Slogans for Two-Month National Awakening Campaign The Nepali Communist Party has finalised the main slogans for its two-month National Awakening Campaign, instructing committees at various levels to display them on banners across Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/opinion-climate-leadership-must-move-beyond-promises-to-action 2026-11-04T12:42:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3354/maxresdefault-400x220.jpg Opinion: Climate Leadership Must Move Beyond Promises to Action A Kathmandu University academic argues in an opinion piece that climate leadership must move beyond promises to meaningful action, with youth at the centre of climate change mitigation and disaster management in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ciaa-files-second-corruption-case-against-former-prime-minister-madhav-nepal 2026-11-04T12:43:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3355/nep-1793762440.webp CIAA Files Second Corruption Case Against Former Prime Minister Madhav Nepal Nepal’s anti-corruption authority has filed a second case against former prime minister Madhav Nepal, alleging a Cabinet decision allowed the sale of land held above the statutory ceiling. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lawmakers-inspect-delayed-parliament-building-urge-construction-to-avoid-further-slippage 2026-11-04T12:43:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3356/1793770606_Samsad-20Bhawan.png Lawmakers Inspect Delayed Parliament Building, Urge Construction to Avoid Further Slippage A team of lawmakers, including the chairs of two parliamentary committees, inspected the under-construction parliament building and voiced concern that a project planned for three years remains unfinished after seven. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bollywood-actor-tusshar-kapoor-threatened-with-death-rs-5-crore-extortion-demand 2026-11-04T12:43:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3357/capture-1_Mmqh4ZgDvp.webp Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor threatened with death, Rs 5 crore extortion demand Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor has received a death threat and a Rs 5 crore extortion demand from a caller claiming to be from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, though preliminary police investigation suggests the threat may be fake. https://patrukar.com/en/news/122-savers-of-seven-troubled-cooperatives-receive-refunds 2026-11-04T12:44:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3358/samasyagrasta-sahakari_7Kwn174ZFX.jpg 122 Savers of Seven Troubled Cooperatives Receive Refunds The Problematic Cooperative Management Committee says it has refunded 122 depositors of seven troubled cooperatives, using money recovered through loan collection and cooperative asset management. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-lions-lead-nepal-premier-league-standings-after-13-matches 2026-11-04T12:45:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3359/npl-2024-768x512-1.jpg Lumbini Lions Lead Nepal Premier League Standings After 13 Matches Lumbini Lions are top of the third-season Nepal Premier League table with five points from three matches, while Pokhara Avengers remain winless. https://patrukar.com/en/news/geological-study-of-landslide-hit-settlements-underway-in-jaljala 2026-11-04T12:45:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3360/202611040748-ed06da14-6c26-46c2-8e68-3c0b552398bc_medium-1793758093.jpeg Geological Study of Landslide-Hit Settlements Underway in Jaljala A geological study is underway in the disaster-affected settlements of Jaljala, examining landslide-hit areas and the geological conditions behind the disaster. https://patrukar.com/en/news/608-drivers-face-traffic-action-in-kathmandu-valley-in-one-day 2026-11-04T12:45:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3361/traffic-400x220.jpg 608 Drivers Face Traffic Action in Kathmandu Valley in One Day Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police penalised 608 drivers in a single day for traffic rule violations, including 79 caught driving under the influence of alcohol, during regular and special checks with CCTV monitoring. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-rescues-12-tourists-stranded-in-rara-forest 2026-11-04T12:46:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3362/1000069206-original.jpg Nepali Army rescues 12 tourists stranded in Rara forest The Nepali Army rescued 12 domestic tourists who lost their way in the dense Chuchchemara forest of Chhayanath Rara Municipality-8, Mugu, while visiting Rara Lake, in a night operation carried out at around 10 pm by the Hanumandhwar-based army unit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/diverse-butterfly-species-found-in-shivapuri-nagarjun-national-park 2026-11-04T12:46:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3363/Butterfly-400x220.jpg Diverse Butterfly Species Found in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park Park statistics show 124 of Nepal's 630 recorded butterfly species thrive in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, which spans four districts including Kathmandu and is famed for its lush forests and scenic trails. https://patrukar.com/en/news/124-butterfly-species-recorded-in-shivapuri-nagarjun-national-park 2026-11-04T12:46:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3364/01-butterflies-in-shivapuri-national-park_npl-13_WfdTP0R0O7.webp 124 Butterfly Species Recorded in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, spreading across Kathmandu and three other districts, is home to 124 of Nepal's 630 butterfly species, according to the park's records. https://patrukar.com/en/news/first-godawari-flower-exhibition-opens-in-ilam-with-rs-10-million-transaction-target 2026-11-04T12:47:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3365/Godawari_mela_ilam--2--original.jpg First Godawari Flower Exhibition Opens in Ilam with Rs 10 Million Transaction Target The first Godawari Flower Exhibition has opened at Ilam Bazaar, running from Kartik 18 to Kartik 21. Organized by Floriculture Nepal Ilam, the Koshi Province-level fair aims to promote flower farming, market local produce and highlight the sector's business potential ahead of Tihar, with transactions of up to one crore rupees expected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/antaram-finds-self-reliance-through-mushroom-farming-in-dadeldhura-after-returning-from-abroad 2026-11-04T12:47:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3366/1793767983_Mashroom-2000.jpg Antaram Finds Self-Reliance Through Mushroom Farming in Dadeldhura After Returning From Abroad Antaram, a farmer from Dadeldhura, has become self-reliant through commercial mushroom farming after returning from foreign employment, selling his mushrooms at Rs 800 per kilogram and setting an example for Nepal's returnee migrants. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-indian-nationals-arrested-in-chitwan-with-firecrackers-worth-rs-623-465-3 2026-11-04T12:48:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3367/arrested1.jpg Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Chitwan With Firecrackers Worth Rs 623,465 Police in Chitwan arrested Sanjay Sah Teli, 41, and Kanhaiya Kumar, 29, and seized 80,372 firecrackers valued at Rs 623,465 from different locations in the district. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-khanal-meets-indian-foreign-secretary-misri-in-kathmandu 2026-11-04T12:48:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3368/shisir-khanal-400x220.jpeg Foreign Minister Khanal meets Indian Foreign Secretary Misri in Kathmandu Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu on Wednesday, where the two sides discussed deepening the multidimensional Nepal-India partnership and strengthening long-standing friendly ties. https://patrukar.com/en/news/forest-laws-hinder-homestay-construction-along-mundum-trail-say-bhojpur-representatives 2026-11-04T12:49:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3369/bWKFaJMqYa.jpg Forest Laws Hinder Homestay Construction Along Mundum Trail, Say Bhojpur Representatives Local elected representatives say forest-related legal provisions are blocking homestay and infrastructure construction along the Mundum Trail in Bhojpur, as most of the route falls inside forest land. https://patrukar.com/en/news/psg-thrash-villarreal-6-0-to-maintain-champions-league-top-spot 2026-11-04T12:50:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3370/psg_pqPDEUCZg6.webp PSG Thrash Villarreal 6-0 to Maintain Champions League Top Spot Paris Saint-Germain scored four times in the opening 17 minutes and went on to beat Villarreal 6-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday morning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/andre-russell-s-all-round-show-gives-biratnagar-kings-two-run-win 2026-11-04T12:50:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3371/Andre-Russell-1024x683.jpg Andre Russell's all-round show gives Biratnagar Kings two-run win Andre Russell's all-round performance powered Biratnagar Kings to a thrilling two-run win over Janakpur Bolts in the Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-insurance-authority-eases-insurance-claims-for-rasuwa-flood-missing-persons-no-death-registration-required 2026-11-04T12:50:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3372/Bima-Pradhikaran_XiP72FvLaw.jpg Nepal Insurance Authority Eases Insurance Claims for Rasuwa Flood Missing Persons: No Death Registration Required The Nepal Insurance Authority has issued an eight-point directive allowing families of people missing in the Rasuwa flood of Bhadra 10 to claim life insurance without a death registration certificate. https://patrukar.com/en/news/civil-hospital-launches-nepal-s-first-ecmo-service-saves-patient-with-severe-influenza-linked-lung-failure 2026-11-04T12:51:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3373/civil-hs-150x150.png Civil Hospital Launches Nepal's First ECMO Service, Saves Patient with Severe Influenza-Linked Lung Failure Civil Hospital in Minbhawan, Kathmandu has launched Nepal's first ECMO service, successfully treating a 43-year-old man with influenza-related ARDS who has now been discharged after recovery. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-and-kp-oli-hold-one-on-one-meeting-in-gundu 2026-11-04T12:51:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3374/Oli-Gagan-1793756928.webp Gagan Thapa and KP Oli Hold One-on-One Meeting in Gundu Gagan Thapa and KP Oli met one-on-one in Gundu to discuss contemporary political developments, government performance and the latest political situation surrounding the Madhesh Province government. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sakar-agriculture-cooperative-to-buy-10-000-quintals-of-paddy-in-raptisonari 2026-11-04T12:51:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3375/dhan-17_zEUIZoCjQa.webp Sakar Agriculture Cooperative to Buy 10,000 Quintals of Paddy in Raptisonari Sakar Agriculture Cooperative Limited in Raptisonari Rural Municipality-6, Banke, has begun buying 10,000 quintals of paddy of all varieties directly from farmers, assuring fair prices and a guaranteed market, Chief Manager Jamansingh Wali said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/agriculture-students-turn-10-kattha-of-land-into-thriving-flower-farm-in-nepalgunj 2026-11-04T12:52:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3376/03-sayapatri-marigold-flower-tanahu_npl_binoddhungana-13_3KrZHHBHCD.webp Agriculture Students Turn 10 Kattha of Land into Thriving Flower Farm in Nepalgunj Three agriculture students, Bedraj Archaya, Asim Sigdel and Chetan Kesi, are earning income from experimental flower farming on 10 kattha in Futaha, Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-19, Banke. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-indian-nationals-arrested-in-nepal-with-firecracker-like-explosive-materials 2026-11-04T12:52:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3377/arrest-pic.jpg Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Nepal with Firecracker-Like Explosive Materials Two Indian nationals have been arrested in Nepal with firecracker-like explosive materials. Key details, including the location, timing and identities of the detained individuals, have not been disclosed in the initial reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/river-control-projects-see-34-9-percent-physical-progress-only-23-4-percent-of-budget-spent 2026-11-04T12:52:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3378/nadi_qbLJcMj7Ny.webp River Control Projects See 34.9 Percent Physical Progress, Only 23.4 Percent of Budget Spent River control projects in Nepal have reached 34.9 percent physical progress but only 23.4 percent of the allocated budget has been spent, according to reports, with project locations and implementing bodies not disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-shah-calls-cabinet-meeting-agenda-not-disclosed 2026-11-04T13:05:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3379/Cabinate-1790675840-1790681655.jpeg PM Shah Calls Cabinet Meeting, Agenda Not Disclosed Prime Minister Shah has called a meeting of the Council of Ministers, as confirmed by Nepal Samaya and Baahrakhari on November 3, 2026. Details of the agenda were not disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-khanal-holds-talks-with-indian-foreign-secretary-misri 2026-11-04T13:12:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3380/Shishir-Khanal-and-Vikram-Misri-1024x704-1793774021.jpg Foreign Minister Khanal Holds Talks with Indian Foreign Secretary Misri Nepali media reported on November 4, 2026, that Foreign Minister Khanal met Indian Foreign Secretary Misri, with the meeting viewed in the context of Nepal-India relations and diaspora affairs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/geological-study-and-damage-assessment-underway-in-landslide-hit-jaljala-parbat 2026-11-04T13:18:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3381/Jajjala-Parbat-400x220.jpeg Geological Study and Damage Assessment Underway in Landslide-Hit Jaljala, Parbat Geologists and local officials are assessing landslide-damaged settlements in Jaljala Rural Municipality, while damage data collection in several wards nears completion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-offers-prayers-at-dakshinkali-temple-receives-blessings-from-temple-priest 2026-11-04T13:41:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3382/Ram-20Chandra-1793775766.webp President Paudel Offers Prayers at Dakshinkali Temple, Receives Blessings from Temple Priest President Ram Chandra Paudel, accompanied by First Lady Sabita Paudel, offered prayers at Dakshinkali Temple in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning, receiving tika and blessings from the temple priest after a warm welcome from local representatives and temple management officials. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-removes-igp-dan-bahadur-karki-appoints-manoj-kc 2026-11-04T14:12:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3383/MANOJ-KC-1024x512.jpg Government Removes IGP Dan Bahadur Karki, Appoints Manoj KC Nepal’s Cabinet has removed Dan Bahadur Karki as Inspector General of Police and appointed Additional Inspector General Manoj KC as the new police chief. Karki has been assigned as a special security adviser to the Prime Minister. https://patrukar.com/en/news/obama-says-us-voters-sent-clear-message-for-unity 2026-11-04T14:29:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3384/Barack-Obama.jpg Obama says US voters sent clear message for unity Former US President Barack Obama said American voters chose unity over division in the midterm elections, calling for leadership that delivers concrete solutions after Democrats won the Senate and the House. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deepak-raj-giri-takes-responsibility-for-chha-maya-chhapakkai-2-failure 2026-11-04T14:35:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3385/deepakraj_pvc0nkLxMW.jpg Deepak Raj Giri Takes Responsibility for 'Chha Maya Chhapakkai 2' Failure Deepak Raj Giri has taken full responsibility for the failure of 'Chha Maya Chhapakkai 2', released during Dashain, and pledged a return to theatres next year after acting on audience feedback. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manoj-kc-appointed-nepal-police-chief-as-dan-bahadur-karki-becomes-pm-s-chief-security-advisor 2026-11-04T14:42:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3386/Manoj-1793780789.webp Manoj KC Appointed Nepal Police Chief as Dan Bahadur Karki Becomes PM’s Chief Security Advisor A Cabinet meeting in Kathmandu on Wednesday appointed AIG Manoj KC as Nepal Police chief and reassigned incumbent IGP Dan Bahadur Karki to a newly created security adviser post at the Prime Minister’s Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ciaa-files-corruption-case-against-national-investigation-department-chief-investigation-officer-bhattara-automatic-suspension-follows 2026-11-04T14:42:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3387/akhtiyar_bwsfsvofiq_m1e2CHLDaj.jpg CIAA files corruption case against National Investigation Department chief investigation officer Bhattara, automatic suspension follows The CIAA has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against National Investigation Department chief investigation officer Hirababu Bhattara for submitting fake academic certificates to enter service and obtain promotion, leading to his automatic suspension. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-says-igp-karki-s-role-changed-not-punished 2026-11-04T14:43:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3388/sasmit-pokhrel-1024x576.jpg Government says IGP Karki's role changed, not punished Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel says IGP Dan Bahadur Karki was not punished but had his responsibilities reassigned, insisting the move is not disciplinary action. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-appoints-aig-manoj-kc-as-nepal-police-igp 2026-11-04T14:44:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3389/Manoj-KC-AIG.jpg Cabinet Appoints AIG Manoj KC as Nepal Police IGP The Cabinet appointed Additional Inspector General Manoj KC as the new Inspector General of Nepal Police at a meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar. Outgoing IGP Dan Bahadur Karki has been assigned as the Prime Minister’s special security adviser. https://patrukar.com/en/news/spokesperson-pokharel-says-he-knew-nothing-about-inma-s-mobile 2026-11-04T15:11:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3390/sasmit-pokhrell-1024x512.jpg Spokesperson Pokharel Says He Knew Nothing About Inma's Mobile Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said he had no knowledge of why broker Inma Sapkota's mobile phone was kept with PM's chief adviser Kumar Ben for two days before forensic testing, saying he had only heard rumours and no official confirmation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ninth-virat-expo-2026-to-run-in-biratnagar-from-poush-2 2026-11-04T15:13:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3391/birat-expo-1_4gQx219m3o.webp Ninth Virat Expo 2026 to Run in Biratnagar from Poush 2 The Morang Industries Association will hold the 10-day Virat Expo 2026 at Degree Campus in Biratnagar-14, with more than 275 stalls focused on industry, trade, investment, employment and entrepreneurship. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-calls-top-leaders-meeting-in-kathmandu-on-political-developments 2026-11-04T15:30:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3392/congress-office_Gx0xPlD6v4.webp Nepali Congress Calls Top Leaders’ Meeting in Kathmandu on Political Developments The Nepali Congress will bring its senior leaders together in Kathmandu on Wednesday to discuss current political issues, including the government’s removal of Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-s-gyanendra-shahi-calls-igp-dan-bahadur-karki-s-removal-an-abuse-of-state-power-as-ousted-police-chief-heads-to-court 2026-11-04T15:42:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3393/1793783137_-E0-A4-AA-E0-A4-AC-E0-A4-9A.png RPP's Gyanendra Shahi Calls IGP Dan Bahadur Karki's Removal an Abuse of State Power as Ousted Police Chief Heads to Court RPP lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi has called the government's removal of IGP Dan Bahadur Karki an extreme abuse of state power. Karki, replaced by Manoj Kumar K.C., says he will challenge the cabinet's decision in court. https://patrukar.com/en/news/elon-musk-spent-at-least-455-million-backing-republicans-in-us-midterms 2026-11-04T15:43:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3394/1793781195_Elon-20Musk-20with-20Trump.jpg Elon Musk Spent at Least $455 Million Backing Republicans in US Midterms An OpenSecrets analysis says Elon Musk spent at least $455 million supporting Republican candidates and conservative organizations, a record amount attributed to one individual in a US election. https://patrukar.com/en/news/malpot-nayab-subba-arrested-with-rs-100-000-bribe-in-sarlahi 2026-11-04T16:11:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3395/1775482980_Ghus.jpg Malpot Nayab Subba arrested with Rs 100,000 bribe in Sarlahi A CIAA team from Bardibas arrested Nirmal Timilsina, a Nayab Subba at the Land Revenue Office in Malangwa, Sarlahi, with Rs 100,000 in bribe money on Wednesday morning over work related to mohi (tenant) records. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-forms-four-member-committee-to-hold-talks-with-dr-govinda-kc 2026-11-04T16:29:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3396/dr-govinda-kc_nepal-photo-library-6_66srTgJPPZ.webp Government Forms Four-Member Committee to Hold Talks with Dr Govinda KC The government has formed a four-member committee, coordinated by Education Ministry Joint Secretary Jayaram Adhikari, to hold talks with medical education reform activist Prof Dr Govinda KC over his demands. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mustang-sheep-and-goats-brought-to-market-for-tihar-over-1-500-sold 2026-11-04T16:35:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3397/1000111131-original.jpg Mustang Sheep and Goats Brought to Market for Tihar, Over 1,500 Sold Over 1,500 sheep and goats from Mustang sold for Tihar as animals are brought to Myagdi, with traders quoting Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 per goat following Dashain sales of 14,000. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-meets-finance-minister-swarnim-wagle-in-kathmandu-discusses-economic-cooperation 2026-11-04T17:10:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3398/misri-sornim-400x220.jpg Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Meets Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle in Kathmandu, Discusses Economic Cooperation Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a courtesy meeting with Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle at the Finance Ministry in Kathmandu on Wednesday, discussing various aspects of Nepal-India economic cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-offers-support-for-bhotekoshi-flood-reconstruction-in-nepal 2026-11-04T17:17:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3399/Bikram-mishri.jpg India Offers Support for Bhotekoshi Flood Reconstruction in Nepal Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said India is ready to support Nepal’s reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructure damaged by the Bhotekoshi floods. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-forms-four-member-team-for-talks-with-dr-govinda-kc 2026-11-04T17:29:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3400/govinda-kc-ilam-1024x500-2.jpg Government Forms Four-Member Team for Talks with Dr Govinda KC The Ministry of Education and Sports has formed a four-member team, led by Joint Secretary Jayaram Adhikari, to hold talks with hunger-striking medical education reform campaigner Prof Dr Govinda KC. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-says-new-igp-manoj-kumar-kesi-was-appointed-to-carry-out-government-s-orders 2026-11-04T17:47:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3401/1793790364_6.png Oli Says New IGP Manoj Kumar Kesi Was Appointed to Carry Out Government’s Orders Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli said the government changed the police chief to get its directives implemented. Manoj Kumar Kesi replaced Dan Bahadur Karki as IGP on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/health-insurance-board-launches-online-group-enrollment-from-local-levels 2026-11-04T17:58:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3402/health-insurance-bord-_Zn4J8KOgfw.jpg Health Insurance Board launches online group enrollment from local levels The Health Insurance Board has launched a digital group enrollment and renewal service through its e-portal, beginning Tuesday in Gokarneshwar Municipality in Kathmandu and Kapilvastu Municipality in Kapilvastu, allowing provincial and local governments to enroll or renew many citizens at once. https://patrukar.com/en/news/continuous-dry-landslide-in-manaslu-area-of-northern-gorkha 2026-11-04T17:59:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3403/manaslu-pahiro-400x220.jpg Continuous Dry Landslide in Manaslu Area of Northern Gorkha A dry landslide has been falling continuously since Tuesday morning at Kyrak in Chumanubri Rural Municipality-5 of northern Gorkha, with a large slide also reported at Bumrang on the route to Serang Gumba, according to the local ward chair. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jairam-halesi-road-in-khotang-to-be-repaired-after-16-years-of-neglect 2026-11-04T18:00:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3404/halesi-jayaram-sadak-original.jpg Jairam-Halesi Road in Khotang to Be Repaired After 16 Years of Neglect A Rs 7.21 million contract has been signed to repair the 35-km Jairamghat-Halesi road in Khotang, 16 years after its Otta Seal blacktopping failed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-confers-insignia-on-new-igp-manoj-kumar-kc 2026-11-04T18:17:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3405/dr-manoj-kc--2995_m3CcjTtjpm.webp Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Confers Insignia on New IGP Manoj Kumar KC Home Minister Sudhan Gurung formally conferred the Inspector General of Police insignia on Manoj Kumar KC at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Kathmandu on Wednesday, following KC’s appointment as Nepal Police chief. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-energy-minister-shrestha-and-india-s-misri-discuss-power-trade 2026-11-04T18:18:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3406/birajbhakta_MqRd5pSCm6.png Nepal Energy Minister Shrestha and India’s Misri Discuss Power Trade Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha met Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Kathmandu to discuss electricity trade, hydropower projects and disaster response, while calling for greater private investment in renewable energy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-cm-karki-says-province-will-build-projects-via-ppp-model 2026-11-04T18:18:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3407/Hikmat-Karki.jpg Koshi CM Karki says province will build projects via PPP model Koshi Province CM Hikmat Kumar Karki announced that large infrastructure and service-oriented projects will be advanced through the public-private partnership model, speaking at the inauguration of a new Transport Management Service Office building in Udayapur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sebon-approves-nic-asia-bank-s-50-percent-rights-share-issue 2026-11-04T18:34:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-meets-finance-minister-swarnim-wagle-in-kathmandu 2026-11-04T18:35:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3408/IMG_7581-1793791200.webp Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Meets Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle in Kathmandu Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid a courtesy call on Nepal’s Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle in Kathmandu, where they discussed economic cooperation between the two countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-life-insurance-s-credit-rating-upgraded-to-double-a-category 2026-11-04T18:36:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3409/icra-nepal-rating.jp_GLHoOUf61x.webp Nepal Life Insurance's Credit Rating Upgraded to Double A Category Nepal Life Insurance's credit rating has been upgraded to the Double A category, reflecting reduced investment risk and a stronger financial standing, according to Nepal Views and Baahrakhari. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ramayana-part-one-advance-bookings-near-100-crore-before-worldwide-release 2026-11-04T18:37:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3410/capture-2_ZHMfgbdS45.webp Ramayana: Part One Advance Bookings Near ₹100 Crore Before Worldwide Release Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana: Part One has reportedly grossed about ₹96.56 crore in advance bookings for its first five days in India ahead of its November 5 worldwide release. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-warns-philippines-to-stay-cautious-in-south-china-sea-dispute 2026-11-04T18:37:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3411/china-400x220.jpg China Warns Philippines to Stay Cautious in South China Sea Dispute Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the Philippines to stay cautious over the South China Sea dispute during a Tuesday night phone call with Philippine Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro, as both sides agreed to continue dialogue on the basis of mutual respect. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israeli-ambassador-bass-says-israel-wants-nepal-s-welfare 2026-11-04T18:38:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/vidyadevi-bhandari-urges-state-priority-for-rescue-of-nepalis-abroad 2026-11-04T18:39:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3412/bidhya_I7SaHRlNsg-150x150.webp Vidyadevi Bhandari urges state priority for rescue of Nepalis abroad Former President and CPN (UML) senior leader Vidyadevi Bhandari has urged the state to give special priority to the timely rescue and safe return of Nepali citizens facing problems abroad, speaking at the second convention of the International Committee of the Pravasi Nepali Manch in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/democrats-win-control-of-both-us-congress-chambers-blow-to-trump 2026-11-04T18:40:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3413/Trump-1792809428.jpg Democrats Win Control of Both US Congress Chambers, Blow to Trump Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Results reported on November 4, 2026 mark a shift in legislative power in Washington, with the outcome expected to affect Trump's political and economic agenda. https://patrukar.com/en/news/health-minister-nisha-mehta-meets-japanese-ambassador-maeda-toru 2026-11-04T18:41:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3414/53817-original.jpg Health Minister Nisha Mehta Meets Japanese Ambassador Maeda Toru Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta met Japan’s Ambassador to Nepal, Maeda Toru, at the ministry in Kathmandu on November 4, 2026, to discuss health and food hygiene matters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistani-ambassador-meets-gandaki-chief-minister-in-pokhara-discusses-ties-and-cooperation 2026-11-04T18:41:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3415/Mohammad-Aamir-Khan-Surendra-Raj-Pandey-e1793791064521-400x220.jpg Pakistani Ambassador Meets Gandaki Chief Minister in Pokhara, Discusses Ties and Cooperation Pakistani Ambassador Mohammad Aamir Khan paid a courtesy call on Gandaki Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey in Pokhara, discussing bilateral ties and cooperation in tourism, agriculture, education, health, startups and trade. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-calls-igp-reshuffle-dispute-a-drama-at-singha-durbar-and-baluwatar 2026-11-04T18:43:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3416/bishwaprakash-sharma-1024x683.jpg Nepali Congress Calls IGP Reshuffle Dispute a ‘Drama’ at Singha Durbar and Baluwatar The Nepali Congress has described the activities at Singha Durbar and Baluwatar as a spectacle amid controversy over the change of Inspector General of Police. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-removes-sitting-igp-karki-before-term-ends 2026-11-04T18:43:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3417/achyut-danbdr_PCEMHZB3jG.webp Government removes sitting IGP Karki before term ends The government has removed sitting IGP Karki with one and a half years left in his term, repeating an episode unseen since 2053 BS and raising legal questions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-aviation-authority-forms-five-member-committee-to-probe-solukhumbu-helicopter-collision 2026-11-04T18:44:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3418/crash_14XJTNQuNF.webp Nepal Aviation Authority Forms Five-Member Committee to Probe Solukhumbu Helicopter Collision CAAN has formed a five-member committee led by Director Prabhakar Chandra Mallik to investigate Tuesday's collision between Air Dynasty (9N-AOD) and Fishtail Air (9N-AJR) helicopters in Feriche, Solukhumbu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-special-convention-legitimate-questions-are-planned-propaganda-vishwaprakash-sharma 2026-11-04T18:44:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3419/1791199585_bishow.jpg Nepali Congress Special Convention Legitimate, Questions Are Planned Propaganda: Vishwaprakash Sharma Nepali Congress senior vice-president Vishwaprakash Sharma defended the party's special convention as held per the party statute, called criticism planned propaganda, and pledged sharp vigilance over the government's wrongdoings, demanding rule of law, transparency and accountability. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-questions-press-freedom-and-journalist-safety-in-nepal 2026-11-04T18:45:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3420/1740667283_1726638655_bishowprakash-20sharma-1200x560.jpg Vishwaprakash Sharma Questions Press Freedom and Journalist Safety in Nepal Nepali Congress senior vice-president Vishwaprakash Sharma has questioned whether journalists in Nepal can report safely and without fear, criticising what he described as unacceptable interference in press freedom. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-removes-igp-dan-bahadur-karki-transfers-him-to-national-investigation-department 2026-11-04T18:46:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3421/Achyut-Kharel-Dan-Bahadur-Manoj-KC-400x220.jpg Government Removes IGP Dan Bahadur Karki, Transfers Him to National Investigation Department The Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government has removed Dan Bahadur Karki as Nepal’s Inspector General of Police and transferred him to the National Investigation Department, a decision that has sparked controversy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ciaa-files-corruption-case-against-national-investigation-department-officer-over-fake-academic-certificates 2026-11-04T18:46:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3422/Akhtiyar-CIAA-Nepal.jpg CIAA Files Corruption Case Against National Investigation Department Officer Over Fake Academic Certificates The CIAA has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against Hira Babu Bhattarai of the National Investigation Department over alleged fake academic certificates used for employment and promotion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vidya-bhandari-calls-for-evidence-based-rebuttal-of-uml-rumours 2026-11-04T18:46:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3423/bidhya_I7SaHRlNsg.webp Vidya Bhandari Calls for Evidence-Based Rebuttal of UML Rumours Senior CPN-UML leader Vidya Bhandari said rumours and misinformation about the party must be rebutted with facts and evidence, addressing the second convention of the International Committee of the Non-Resident Nepali Forum in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-national-arrested-in-kathmandu-for-online-betting-on-nepal-premier-league-with-rs-8-9-million-turnover 2026-11-04T18:47:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3424/jail_eK2o1dyfwe.webp Indian National Arrested in Kathmandu for Online Betting on Nepal Premier League with Rs 8.9 Million Turnover Sonu Kumar Sinha, a 32-year-old Indian national from Bihar, was arrested in Thamel, Kathmandu, by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office for allegedly running online betting on the ongoing NPL, with Rs 8.9 million in transactions linked to the case. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-judges-forum-questions-judicial-conduct-demands-probe 2026-11-04T18:47:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3425/1771060343_Supreme_Court_.jpg Former Judges' Forum Questions Judicial Conduct, Demands Probe The Former Judges' Forum has questioned the conduct of some judges and the role of judicial leadership, warned that judicial independence and dignity are at risk, and demanded an investigation into judges under suspicion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-dp-aryal-urges-thematic-committee-chairs-to-advance-pending-bills 2026-11-04T18:47:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3426/discuss_pWjNB8nesd.webp Speaker DP Aryal Urges Thematic Committee Chairs to Advance Pending Bills Speaker DP Aryal met chairs of the House of Representatives’ thematic committees at Singha Durbar on Wednesday and urged them to expedite pending bills and register amendments in line with existing rules and legal provisions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-moves-aircraft-parts-import-export-process-online 2026-11-04T18:48:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3427/samjhauta_WllwXpECK2.webp Nepal moves aircraft parts import-export process online The Department of Customs and CAAN signed an agreement in Kathmandu to bring aircraft and spare parts import-export recommendations and approvals online under the National Single Window system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/breaking-barriers-project-launched-in-kathmandu-to-advance-representation-of-gender-and-sexual-minorities 2026-11-04T18:49:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3428/Breking-brarriers-original.jpg Breaking Barriers Project Launched in Kathmandu to Advance Representation of Gender and Sexual Minorities The EU-funded Breaking Barriers project has launched in Kathmandu to support political representation, leadership development and policy access for gender and sexual minority communities in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-bagmati-chief-minister-s-son-arrested-in-banking-offence-case 2026-11-04T18:49:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3429/jail-arrest_DZZQaXCTyj.jpg Former Bagmati Chief Minister's Son Arrested in Banking Offence Case Dikshanta Baniya, son of former Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya, was arrested in Kathmandu in a banking offence case filed under the Banking Offence and Punishment Act, 2064, based on a Nepal Rastra Bank complaint. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-cm-acharya-calls-for-labour-market-aligned-technical-education-curriculum 2026-11-04T18:49:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3430/received_2919587185085599_uRAmY6hLol.webp Lumbini CM Acharya Calls for Labour Market-Aligned Technical Education Curriculum Lumbini Province CM Chetnarayan Acharya has urged that Nepal's technical education curriculum be revised to match labour market demand and private sector needs, citing declining student interest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-international-mathematics-education-conference-to-be-held-in-kathmandu 2026-11-04T18:50:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3431/nepal-flag-1774155556.jpg Third International Mathematics Education Conference to Be Held in Kathmandu The third International Mathematics Education Conference will take place at Tribhuvan University's Central Campus in Kirtipur from Mangsir 11 to 13, with representatives from 11 countries participating. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-rawal-pledges-land-ownership-certificates-to-all-squatters 2026-11-02T22:30:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3157/41887370-e221-4473-a79c-aafa9c5c7bd7-original.jpg Minister Rawal Pledges Land Ownership Certificates to All Squatters Land Management Minister Prithvi Rawal says the government is preparing to resolve the squatter problem and provide land ownership certificates, telling families in Jhapa that this time it will deliver certificates rather than promises. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhangadhi-sends-163-senior-citizens-on-muktinath-pilgrimage 2026-11-03T00:36:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3158/dhangadi-upamahanagar_XxSUlGUhmH.jpg Dhangadhi Sends 163 Senior Citizens on Muktinath Pilgrimage Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City has sent 163 senior citizens to Muktinath under its continuing Muktinath Darshan programme, which aims to promote religious tourism and help older residents undertake a pilgrimage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oil-prices-fall-on-us-iran-war-hopes-ahead-of-midterms 2026-11-03T00:37:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3159/oill-400x220.jpg Oil prices fall on US-Iran war hopes ahead of midterms Oil prices fell more than four percent on Monday after reports that US President Donald Trump wanted to negotiate with Iran, raising hopes of ending the Middle East war, while Iran said it was ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if conditions tied to the conflict were met. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-id-mandatory-for-health-insurance-from-poush-1 2026-11-03T00:37:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3160/health-bima-board_f6nEnNEmCq.jpg National ID mandatory for health insurance from Poush 1 Citizens aged 16 and above must submit their national identity card number for new enrolment, renewal and to receive health insurance services from Poush 1, 2083 BS, as the Ministry of Health and Population directs local levels to coordinate the rollout. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-justice-saranga-subedi-recuses-herself-after-social-media-allegations 2026-11-03T00:38:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-timilsina-urges-nepal-telecom-to-stay-disaster-ready 2026-11-03T00:39:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3161/bikram-timalsina-400x220.jpg Minister Timilsina Urges Nepal Telecom to Stay Disaster-Ready Information and Communication Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina urged Nepal Telecom to stay disaster-ready while honouring employees who quickly restored services disrupted by the Bhotekoshi flood on Bhadra 10. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-s-gyanendra-shahi-challenges-pm-balen-shah-and-home-minister-gurung-arrest-the-corrupt-or-just-post-on-facebook 2026-11-03T00:40:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3162/1793629765_5.png RPP's Gyanendra Shahi Challenges PM Balen Shah and Home Minister Gurung: Arrest the Corrupt or Just Post on Facebook? RPP parliamentary party leader Gyanendra Shahi has publicly challenged Prime Minister Balen Shah and Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, asking whether the government will arrest those looting the country or merely intimidate them through Facebook. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-u-19-cricket-team-given-farewell-in-pokhara-ahead-of-acc-asia-cup-in-oman 2026-11-03T00:41:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3163/885078530_1175572168227525_689058722364785275_n_saVTuv7POc.webp Nepal U-19 Cricket Team Given Farewell in Pokhara Ahead of ACC Asia Cup in Oman Nepal U-19 cricket team was given a farewell in Pokhara on November 2, 2026, by Pokhara Metropolitan City before departing for the ACC U-19 Asia Cup in Oman, running November 5 to 14. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-welcomes-more-than-132-000-foreign-tourists-in-october 2026-11-03T00:42:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3164/Tourist1756724657-1793624469.jpg Nepal Welcomes More Than 132,000 Foreign Tourists in October Nepal received more than 132,000 foreign tourists in October, according to reports by Nepal Samaya and Baahrakhari. The reports did not provide visitor-origin details or comparisons with other months. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cancels-82-stalled-public-construction-contracts-in-seven-months 2026-11-03T05:48:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3165/ra_KJneuGtJQS.webp Nepal Cancels 82 Stalled Public Construction Contracts in Seven Months The Department of Roads has cancelled 82 stalled public construction contracts in seven months, with dozens of road and bridge contracts terminated recently amid criticism that blacklisting contractors alone will not fix the system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/18-kg-python-rescued-from-roof-beam-of-mud-house-in-tanahun 2026-11-03T06:30:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3166/1793634308_agingar.png 18-kg Python Rescued from Roof Beam of Mud House in Tanahun An 18-kg python was rescued from the roof beam of a mud house in Sundari village, Shuklagandaki Municipality-2, Tanahun, in a joint operation by police and forest officials on Monday evening. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-police-arrest-640-in-week-long-valley-sweep-operation 2026-11-03T06:31:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3167/ktm-police-building--18-_Lyeg82SNwe.jpg Kathmandu Police Arrest 640 in Week-Long Valley Sweep Operation Kathmandu police say 640 people were arrested during a week-long sweep operation across the Valley, including 82 people convicted by courts in various cases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gandaki-province-to-build-15-bailey-bridges-in-baglung-at-a-cost-of-60-million-rupees 2026-11-03T06:32:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3168/belly-bridge_1VJqQ9mNS8.jpg Gandaki Province to Build 15 Bailey Bridges in Baglung at a Cost of 60 Million Rupees The Gandaki Province government is building 15 Bailey bridges on rural roads in Baglung district this fiscal year, with 4 million rupees allocated per bridge, at a total cost of 60 million rupees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uganda-begins-withdrawing-troops-from-somalia-after-nearly-two-decades 2026-11-03T06:33:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3169/sena-firta-400x220.jpg Uganda Begins Withdrawing Troops from Somalia After Nearly Two Decades Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia, the Ugandan army said, with all soldiers due to leave by the end of 2027 under a bilateral agreement with Mogadishu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fda-approves-cheaper-generic-hiv-prevention-injection 2026-11-03T06:34:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3170/hiv-aids_b1hDqzCjcc.jpg FDA Approves Cheaper Generic HIV Prevention Injection The FDA has approved a cheaper generic version of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, with Dr. Reddy's targeting supply to 120 countries at $40 per person per year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-trains-journalists-on-responsible-suicide-reporting 2026-11-03T06:36:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3171/801cecba-25cc-4efc-95f0-a3e1862fa718-original.jpg Ministry trains journalists on responsible suicide reporting The Ministry of Health and Population, with NHEICC, held an orientation in Lalitpur training journalists on responsible suicide reporting, stressing the media's sensitive role in prevention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/magribhir-rock-cut-through-for-gamgadhi-nakchelagana-road-in-mugu 2026-11-03T06:37:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3172/chattan-400x220.jpg Magribhir Rock Cut Through for Gamgadhi-Nakchelagana Road in Mugu A difficult 300-metre stretch of hard rock at Magribhir has been cut through with Nepali Army support, clearing a major obstacle to the Gamgadhi-Nakchelagana road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/baglung-hpv-vaccination-campaign-reaches-99-36-percent-of-target 2026-11-03T06:38:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3173/01-vaccine-hpv--16-_BowzQF4pOH.jpg Baglung HPV vaccination campaign reaches 99.36 percent of target Baglung's HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer has reached 99.36 percent of its fiscal-year target, with 2,182 of 2,196 targeted girls across 10 local levels vaccinated, according to the Provincial Public Health Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/15-bed-basic-hospital-opens-in-dhangadhi-s-phulbari-bringing-care-closer-to-rural-residents 2026-11-03T06:39:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3174/dhangadhi-upamahanagar_GNs5Ia6hbS.jpg 15-Bed Basic Hospital Opens in Dhangadhi's Phulbari, Bringing Care Closer to Rural Residents A 15-bed basic hospital has come into operation at Phulbari in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-18, Kailali, upgrading the existing basic health centre to end residents' reliance on Dhangadhi bazaar for treatment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/80-year-old-govinda-bahadur-karki-thrives-in-betel-nut-farming 2026-11-03T06:43:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3175/supari--2-_hN4rwskxnG.jpg 80-Year-Old Govinda Bahadur Karki Thrives in Betel Nut Farming At 80, Govinda Bahadur Karki continues tending a neat one-and-a-half-bigha betel nut orchard in Inaruwa, Sunsari, where farming provides him with a dependable source of income. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bar-association-forms-committee-to-study-judiciary-questions 2026-11-03T08:00:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3176/Nepal-bar-1-400x220.jpg Nepal Bar Association forms committee to study judiciary questions The Nepal Bar Association has formed a committee coordinated by former president Chandeshwar Shrestha to study recent questions and comments regarding the courts and the overall justice sector. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-sacks-of-firecrackers-smuggled-from-india-seized-in-jhapa 2026-11-03T08:07:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3177/1767337292_Nagariknews.jpg Two Sacks of Firecrackers Smuggled from India Seized in Jhapa A joint Nepal Police and Armed Police Force patrol seized two sacks of firecrackers at Kuwadi in Jhapa Rural Municipality-2 early Monday. The person carrying them fled. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-muglin-road-upgrade-nears-completion-western-section-86-percent-done 2026-11-03T08:12:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3178/mugling-pokhara--1-_rDm4K1WEDe.jpg Pokhara–Muglin road upgrade nears completion, western section 86 percent done The Pokhara-Muglin road upgrade along the Prithvi Highway has entered its final stage, with the western section from Pokhara to Jamune at 86 percent progress and the eastern section to Muglin completed by the construction company, according to the project office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/glenn-maxwell-announces-retirement-from-international-cricket 2026-11-03T08:14:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3179/886031156_1670705317975697_1120931580488215757_n-1024x665.jpg Glenn Maxwell Announces Retirement from International Cricket Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has ended his 14-year international career, announcing his decision on The Final Word after discussing his future with team management following the 2026 T20 World Cup. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-hour-power-cut-announced-in-chabahil-and-other-kathmandu-areas 2026-11-03T08:36:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3180/bidhut-20pradhikaran1678185965.jpg Three-hour power cut announced in Chabahil and other Kathmandu areas A three-hour power supply interruption has been announced for Chabahil and various other areas of Kathmandu district, with electricity set to remain completely shut off during the window. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-arrest-five-foreign-nationals-living-illegally-in-kathmandu 2026-11-03T09:00:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3181/882486568_1439449354471927_6790387618778601638_n_8oyc1LxGRy.webp Armed Police Arrest Five Foreign Nationals Living Illegally in Kathmandu A joint APF Intelligence Bureau and No. 18 Battalion team arrested five foreign nationals living illegally in hiding in Kathmandu on Monday evening and handed them to the Department of Immigration. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhanauji-rural-municipality-begins-issuing-driving-licenses-locally 2026-11-03T09:12:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3182/Driving-License.jpg Dhanauji Rural Municipality Begins Issuing Driving Licenses Locally Dhanauji Rural Municipality in Dhanusha district has started distributing driving licenses directly from its office to residents who passed exams at the Transport Management Office in Janakpurdham and Bardibas, aiming to make services easier for local youths. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyberattack-on-supermarket-fridges-hits-seven-european-countries-destroying-food-worth-millions 2026-11-03T09:42:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/opposition-parties-demand-immediate-convening-of-parliament-session 2026-11-03T09:48:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3183/photo-10_e294dded_xKeuIuHedH.webp Opposition parties demand immediate convening of Parliament session Opposition parties in Nepal have demanded the immediate convening and operation of a Parliament session, urging the government to summon the House at the earliest, as reported by Nepali media on November 2, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sirsiya-river-cleanup-intensified-in-birgunj-ahead-of-chhath-as-authorities-tighten-industrial-pollution-controls 2026-11-03T10:00:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3184/sirsiya-nadi_58dVFrZx6j.webp Sirsiya River Cleanup Intensified in Birgunj Ahead of Chhath as Authorities Tighten Industrial Pollution Controls Ahead of the Chhath festival, authorities in Birgunj have intensified the cleanup of the Sirsiya River, with the Department of Industry barring industries from discharging untreated wastewater and announcing joint monitoring, while the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies prioritises pollution control and environmental protection for devotees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-to-host-first-national-junior-tennis-championship-from-kartik-18 2026-11-03T10:31:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3185/Tenish-400x220.jpg Pokhara to Host First National Junior Tennis Championship from Kartik 18 The first National Junior Tennis Championship-2026 will bring 43 players aged under 8 to 18 to Pokhara Rangashala Tennis Complex from Kartik 18 to 21. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-reports-34-9-progress-in-river-control-work-in-first-quarter 2026-11-03T11:01:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3186/urja-6-original.jpg Ministry Reports 34.9% Progress in River Control Work in First Quarter Nepal’s Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation reported 34.9 percent physical progress in river control work in the first quarter, with Rs 147 million spent from a Rs 620 million quarterly allocation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-designates-33-flower-sale-spots-for-tihar-bans-plastic-decorations 2026-11-03T11:01:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3187/makhamali_tihar_npl13_jwBdhmC5kT.jpg Kathmandu Designates 33 Flower Sale Spots for Tihar, Bans Plastic Decorations Kathmandu Metropolitan City designates 33 locations for natural flower sales during Tihar and bans plastic flowers, garlands and decorations to promote domestic products. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-begins-two-day-vitamin-a-and-deworming-campaign-for-children 2026-11-03T11:03:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3188/juka_1BmRRQpmpL.webp Nepal Begins Two-Day Vitamin A and Deworming Campaign for Children Nepal’s National Vitamin A Programme is running nationwide on November 3 and 4, 2026, with capsules planned for about 2.1 million children and deworming medicine for around 2 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslide-blocks-rudrabeni-burtiwang-road-in-gulmi 2026-11-03T11:12:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3189/satyawati-bato--original.jpg Landslide blocks Rudrabeni-Burtiwang road in Gulmi A landslide has completely blocked the Rudrabeni-Burtiwang road in Gulmi district since Monday afternoon after a large boulder and mud fell at Badarebhir near Khairani in Satyawati Rural Municipality-4, with excavators and breakers needed to clear the debris. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parashuram-khapung-becomes-first-provincial-chief-to-complete-full-five-year-term 2026-11-03T11:18:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3190/Untitled-2-original.jpg Parashuram Khapung becomes first provincial chief to complete full five-year term Koshi Province chief Parashuram Khapung is set to become the first provincial head in Nepal to complete a full five-year term, with his tenure ending on Kartik 24. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bagmati-province-to-deny-budget-for-roads-under-six-metres-wide 2026-11-03T12:02:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3191/1792134975_kiran-20thapa.jpg Bagmati Province to Deny Budget for Roads Under Six Metres Wide Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar announced that the provincial government will not allocate budget for roads narrower than six metres from the next fiscal year, with a standard to enforce the threshold currently being prepared. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-calls-cabinet-meeting-after-weeks-of-delay 2026-11-03T12:14:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3192/1792125325_cabinet-20new.jpg PM Balen Shah Calls Cabinet Meeting After Weeks of Delay Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called a Cabinet meeting for Tuesday at 3 pm in Singha Durbar, roughly two to three weeks after the previous meeting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nationwide-vitamin-a-and-deworming-campaign-begins-in-nepal 2026-11-03T12:14:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3193/Vitamin-A-7-1024x700-1.jpg Nationwide Vitamin A and Deworming Campaign Begins in Nepal Nepal's two-day nationwide campaign to provide free Vitamin A capsules and deworming medicines to children began on November 3, conducted from Kathmandu in all districts of the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bar-association-forms-committee-to-study-judiciary-issues 2026-11-03T12:15:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3194/Nepal-Bar-Association-640x360.webp Nepal Bar Association Forms Committee to Study Judiciary Issues The Nepal Bar Association has formed a committee, coordinated by former president Chandeshwor Shrestha, to study issues raised over the judiciary in recent days. The panel, announced in Kathmandu on November 3, includes former Supreme Court Bar Association president Purnaman Shakya and former NBA vice presidents Usha Malla Pathak and Surendra Kumar Mahato. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-justice-hari-prasad-phuyal-goes-on-leave-for-three-days-of-kartik 2026-11-03T12:31:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3195/hari-prasad-phuyal_XtazcXx8rb.webp Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal Goes on Leave for Three Days of Kartik Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal has gone on leave for Kartik 17, 18 and 19, according to Supreme Court sources, amid questions over his contacts with alleged middleman Inam Sapkota. The justice has issued a clarification, stating that he filed the complaint himself after Sapkota was arrested. https://patrukar.com/en/news/writ-seeks-nationwide-exchange-of-cooking-gas-cylinders-across-companies 2026-11-03T12:32:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3196/gas-line-10-1024x683.jpg Writ Seeks Nationwide Exchange of Cooking Gas Cylinders Across Companies Advocate Bimal Pokharel has filed a writ petition at Nepal’s Supreme Court seeking a system that lets consumers exchange empty cooking gas cylinders from any company for full cylinders from another. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mangala-rural-municipality-approves-commercial-beekeeping-project 2026-11-03T12:33:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3197/KKAgUFsejC.jpg Mangala Rural Municipality Approves Commercial Beekeeping Project Mangala Rural Municipality in Myagdi has approved a NPR 10 million commercial beekeeping project under Gandaki Province's Chief Minister Innovation Partnership Programme, with 70 percent provincial and 30 percent local funding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-calls-cabinet-meeting-after-two-week-gap 2026-11-03T12:34:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3198/Cabinet-1-1024x500-1.jpg PM Balen Shah Calls Cabinet Meeting After Two-Week Gap Prime Minister Balen Shah has called a Cabinet meeting for today, November 3, at 4 pm at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Kathmandu, ending a two-week gap between sessions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-vice-chair-bhandari-demands-impartial-probe-not-diversion 2026-11-03T12:35:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3199/1786243751_chandra-20bhandari.jpg Nepali Congress Vice Chair Bhandari Demands Impartial Probe, Not Diversion Nepali Congress Vice Chair Chandra Bhandari says allegations against the party must be investigated impartially for justice, truth and accountability, not enjoyment, revenge or prejudice, and warns the issue should not be diverted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-supreme-court-rejects-trump-bid-to-halt-california-vote-count 2026-11-03T12:36:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3200/216e4f10-d732-11f1-b441-2b33b063138f.jpg US Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Halt California Vote Count The US Supreme Court has rejected a Trump administration request to stop counting mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 California voters, a day before the midterm elections, after the Justice Department claimed non-citizens might be on the state's voter rolls. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pradeep-gyawali-calls-for-independent-balanced-foreign-policy-warns-against-joining-major-power-blocs 2026-11-03T12:36:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3201/pradip-gyawali--3-_MOLg8B8vD2.jpg Pradeep Gyawali Calls for Independent, Balanced Foreign Policy, Warns Against Joining Major-Power Blocs Former Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali said Nepal must pursue an independent, balanced and trust-based foreign policy and should not join the strategic bloc of any major power, warning that growing distrust with neighbours would leave the country unable to withstand pressure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-banks-profits-rise-to-rs-19-billion-despite-falling-interest-rates 2026-11-03T12:37:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-midterm-elections-voting-underway-in-closely-contested-senate-race 2026-11-03T12:38:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3202/vote_PCEwQ36NMQ.webp US Midterm Elections: Voting Underway in Closely Contested Senate Race US voters are casting ballots in the 2026 midterm elections, with control of the Senate at stake and closely contested races reported from Michigan to Alaska. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-metropolitan-city-bans-plastic-flowers-and-garlands-ahead-of-tihar 2026-11-03T12:39:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3203/Plastik-fulmala-4-1024x683-1.jpg Kathmandu Metropolitan City Bans Plastic Flowers and Garlands Ahead of Tihar Kathmandu Metropolitan City announced a complete ban on selling and distributing plastic flowers, garlands and decorative items within its jurisdiction, urging people to choose locally produced flowers for Tihar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/provincial-stadium-in-surkhet-becomes-karnali-s-sports-pride 2026-11-03T12:40:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3204/photo-3_91ae6c76_nJGG4HDsgI.webp Provincial Stadium in Surkhet Becomes Karnali's Sports Pride The provincial stadium in Birendranagar, Surkhet, has become a symbol of Karnali Province's sports pride, with modern infrastructure establishing the province as a national sports destination. https://patrukar.com/en/news/reports-us-carries-out-attack-on-iran-s-qeshm-island 2026-11-03T12:41:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3205/Iran-war-1778119758.jpg Reports: US Carries Out Attack on Iran’s Qeshm Island Nepal Views and Thaha Khabar reported on November 3, 2026, that the United States attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island. The reports provided no details on casualties or damage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-strikes-iran-s-qeshm-island-after-trump-hints-at-possible-deal 2026-11-03T12:41:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/magar-study-centre-releases-12th-issue-of-shodhmala-in-lalitpur 2026-11-03T12:42:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3206/magar-sang-1024x512.jpg Magar Study Centre releases 12th issue of Shodhmala in Lalitpur The Magar Study Centre released the 12th issue of its research publication Shodhmala in Lalitpur on Sunday, coinciding with its 24th general assembly, to document the language, culture and identity of indigenous communities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-to-host-first-bsides-cybersecurity-conference-in-november 2026-11-03T12:42:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3207/868103735_3097307683808072_5761967511140532445_n_QNgL04qVUt.webp Kathmandu to Host First BSides Cybersecurity Conference in November Kathmandu is set to host its first-ever one-day cybersecurity conference, the BSides Kathmandu Cybersecurity Conference, in November, themed around science, education, business and the economy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bagmati-province-issues-new-transfer-criteria-for-civil-servants-mandating-move-after-three-years-in-same-office 2026-11-03T12:42:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3208/karmachari-bagmati_qu9nyPISk1.webp Bagmati Province Issues New Transfer Criteria for Civil Servants, Mandating Move After Three Years in Same Office Bagmati Province has issued new transfer and posting criteria for provincial civil servants, making transfer mandatory after three years in the same office, with the government saying the rules aim to make the process fair, transparent, objective, cyclical and predictable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khushbu-oli-calls-for-comprehensive-reform-and-restructuring-of-courts 2026-11-03T12:43:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3209/khushboo-oli-1793627279.jpg Khushbu Oli Calls for Comprehensive Reform and Restructuring of Courts Khushbu Oli has called for comprehensive reform and restructuring of Nepal's judiciary, saying the courts require wide-ranging improvement and reorganisation, according to reports by Nepal Samaya and Thaha Khabar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pragyanna-irrigation-system-in-deukhuri-brings-water-to-58-000-hectares-of-farmland 2026-11-03T12:43:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3210/sachai_yCZOBQHaqx.webp Pragyanna Irrigation System in Deukhuri Brings Water to 58,000 Hectares of Farmland The Pragyanna irrigation system in Deukhuri, Dang district, has extended irrigation to 58,000 hectares of farmland across Lamahi Municipality and Rapti Rural Municipality, supplying water through three intakes with the aim of expanding coverage further. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kalimati-market-committee-publishes-vegetable-and-fruit-prices 2026-11-03T12:43:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3211/Vegtable_huUK3Czptk.jpg Kalimati Market Committee Publishes Vegetable and Fruit Prices The Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Committee has published its wholesale price list, with large Nepali tomatoes at a maximum of 70 rupees per kilogram, small tomatoes at 40 rupees, and mixed trends of falling cauliflower and tomato prices alongside costlier okra and mushrooms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/everton-beat-newcastle-1-0-in-english-premier-league 2026-11-03T12:45:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3212/everton_2S0vC78ymV.webp Everton beat Newcastle 1-0 in English Premier League Everton defeated Newcastle United 1-0 at St James' Park on Monday night, with Thierno Barry scoring the decisive goal in the 49th minute and Newcastle finishing with ten men after Jacob Ramsey's late red card. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-reopen-in-two-days-if-us-meets-demands 2026-11-03T12:45:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3213/hurmuz_jTMlPN4iR8.jpg Iran says Strait of Hormuz will reopen in two days if US meets demands Iran says the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within two days if the United States meets its demands, according to Nepali media reports that give no details of the conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fourth-tihar-flora-expo-opens-at-bhrikutimandap-in-kathmandu 2026-11-03T13:02:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3214/flower-8-1024x683.jpg Fourth Tihar Flora Expo Opens at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu The Nursery Entrepreneurs Association Nepal has opened the fourth Tihar Flora Expo at Bhrikutimandap, bringing together flower, fruit, agriculture, forest and herbal nurseries through Kartik 21. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mustang-welcomes-285-616-foreign-tourists-in-ten-months-of-2026 2026-11-03T13:13:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3215/Mustang-400x220.jpeg Mustang Welcomes 285,616 Foreign Tourists in Ten Months of 2026 Mustang received 285,616 foreign tourists in the first ten months of 2026, with SAARC nationals making up the vast majority, according to figures released by ACAP Jomsom under the National Trust for Nature Conservation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devaraj-chalise-says-nepali-congress-needs-no-ruling-party-patron-to-prove-its-legitimacy 2026-11-03T13:14:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3216/devraj-chalise-1024x540.png Devaraj Chalise Says Nepali Congress Needs No Ruling-Party Patron to Prove Its Legitimacy Nepali Congress leader Devaraj Chalise says the party needs no patron, pawn or proxy created by the ruling power to prove its legitimacy, and is capable of resolving its own internal problems. https://patrukar.com/en/news/another-corruption-case-filed-against-former-pm-madhav-kumar-nepal 2026-11-03T13:31:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3217/madhav-nepal-12-400x220.jpg Another corruption case filed against former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal The CIAA on Tuesday filed another corruption case at the Special Court against former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal over alleged irregularities in the discounted registration of public land in Biratnagar in the name of individuals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/anti-graft-case-filed-against-madhav-nepal-minendra-rijal-and-dozens-of-others 2026-11-03T14:01:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3218/minendra-rijal--4-_H75oQ7BRvh.jpg Anti-graft case filed against Madhav Nepal, Minendra Rijal and dozens of others The CIAA has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal, former minister Minendra Rijal and dozens of others over the alleged sale of land beyond the ceiling of Rijal Canning Company in Itahari. https://patrukar.com/en/news/angdembe-meets-speaker-aryal-to-convey-opposition-demands 2026-11-03T14:14:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3219/bhismaraj_YVIePAJv8r.webp Angdembe Meets Speaker Aryal to Convey Opposition Demands Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe met Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal at Singha Durbar on Tuesday afternoon to inform him of the opposition parties' decisions, including their demand for a parliamentary session. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ciaa-files-corruption-case-against-former-pm-madhav-nepal-and-96-others 2026-11-03T14:15:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3220/Madhav-Kumar-Nepal-4-1024x683-1.jpg CIAA Files Corruption Case Against Former PM Madhav Nepal and 96 Others Nepal’s anti-graft commission has filed a case at the Special Court over the alleged transfer of public land into private ownership, claiming Rs 735 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/second-corruption-case-filed-against-former-pm-madhav-kumar-nepal 2026-11-03T14:16:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3221/madhav-mionendra-1024x512.jpg Second Corruption Case Filed Against Former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal Nepal’s anti-corruption commission has filed a second corruption case against former prime minister Madhav Kumar Nepal over a 2066 BS cabinet decision concerning land and Rijal Tashi Industries in Itahari. https://patrukar.com/en/news/imran-sheikh-scores-first-npl-half-century-as-biratnagar-build-against-janakpur 2026-11-03T14:17:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3222/images_IBmtJuGsUJ.webp Imran Sheikh Scores First NPL Half-Century as Biratnagar Build Against Janakpur Imran Sheikh made his first half-century of the Nepal Premier League tournament as Biratnagar Kings reached 102 for one against Janakpur Bolts in Kirtipur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mustang-records-nearly-290-000-tourist-arrivals-in-first-10-months-of-2026 2026-11-03T14:32:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3223/1024px-Kagbeni_the_door_to_Upper_Mustang_15769328531.jpg Mustang Records Nearly 290,000 Tourist Arrivals in First 10 Months of 2026 Mustang recorded a sharp rise in foreign tourist arrivals between January and October 2026, with reports putting the total at between 285,616 and 290,287 visitors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/biratnagar-set-karnali-a-187-run-target-behind-lokesh-bam-s-aggressive-batting-in-npl 2026-11-03T14:33:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3224/biratnagar-kings-1024x576.jpg Biratnagar Set Karnali a 187-Run Target Behind Lokesh Bam's Aggressive Batting in NPL Biratnagar scored 186/7 in 20 overs at the TU Cricket Ground on October 29, 2026, setting Karnali a 187-run target, the highest total of the ongoing NPL season, powered by Lokesh Bam's aggressive batting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-leader-nain-singh-mahar-warns-against-attacks-on-judiciary-cites-erosion-of-national-strength 2026-11-03T14:43:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3225/nainsing-mahar.jpg Nepali Congress Leader Nain Singh Mahar Warns Against Attacks on Judiciary, Cites Erosion of National Strength Nepali Congress leader Nain Singh Mahar says attacks driven by vested interests on the judiciary and key state institutions are unacceptable, warning that national strength erodes when institutions weaken. https://patrukar.com/en/news/viratnagar-set-janakpur-a-target-of-175-after-three-half-centuries 2026-11-03T14:45:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3226/whatsapp-image-2026-_s8f5uiXn5r.webp Viratnagar Set Janakpur a Target of 175 After Three Half-Centuries Viratnagar set Janakpur a target of 175 runs on November 3, 2026, with half-centuries from Lokesh, Imran and Russell. https://patrukar.com/en/news/upendra-yadav-assigns-sharat-singh-bhandari-as-jsp-nepal-acting-chair 2026-11-03T15:02:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3227/1793695242_JSAPA-20Nepal.png Upendra Yadav Assigns Sharat Singh Bhandari as JSP Nepal Acting Chair JSP Nepal President Upendra Yadav has assigned Sharat Singh Bhandari acting chair responsibilities while he travels to Seoul, South Korea, for an ICAPP program from Kartik 18 to 21. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-communist-party-and-nepal-communist-party-sign-10-point-unity-agreement 2026-11-03T15:26:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3228/prachanda-madhav-1790160377.jpg Nepali Communist Party and Nepal Communist Party Sign 10-Point Unity Agreement The Nepali Communist Party and the Nepal Communist Party have signed a 10-point unity agreement, announced and reported on November 3, 2026. Details of the 10-point deal have not yet been made public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-indian-ambassador-sudhakar-dalela-arrives-in-kathmandu-to-assume-office 2026-11-03T15:27:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3229/Sudhakar-Dalela--400x220.png New Indian Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela Arrives in Kathmandu to Assume Office India's newly appointed Ambassador to Nepal, Sudhakar Dalela, arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday and was received at Tribhuvan International Airport by Nepal's Foreign Ministry and Embassy of India officials. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-indian-ambassador-sudhakar-dalela-arrives-in-kathmandu 2026-11-03T15:43:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3230/dalela_pu98uZNKXT.webp New Indian Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela Arrives in Kathmandu Indian Ambassador-designate Sudhakar Dalela arrived in Kathmandu on Tuesday afternoon to take up his post after Nepal granted agrément to his appointment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-prepares-to-host-ipu-asia-pacific-regional-conference 2026-11-03T15:43:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3231/DP-400x220.jpg Nepal Prepares to Host IPU Asia-Pacific Regional Conference Nepal is preparing to host the IPU Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Sustainable Development, with a high-level discussion led by Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal in Kathmandu focusing on climate change and methane emission reduction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-khanal-meets-new-eu-ambassador-whitley-wishes-successful-tenure 2026-11-03T15:44:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3232/a351d3c0-4c32-47e1-8384-355304127b0c-original.jpg Foreign Minister Khanal Meets New EU Ambassador Whitley, Wishes Successful Tenure Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met newly appointed EU Ambassador to Nepal Charles Whitley in Kathmandu on Tuesday, congratulating him on his appointment and exchanging views on matters of mutual interest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/npc-vice-chair-bhatta-calls-for-balanced-public-and-private-investment 2026-11-03T15:45:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3233/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-12.00.10-1024x683.jpeg NPC Vice Chair Bhatta calls for balanced public and private investment National Planning Commission Vice Chair Gunakar Bhatta says public and private investment should complement rather than compete with each other for balanced, inclusive and decentralised development. https://patrukar.com/en/news/labour-minister-ramji-yadav-meets-ilo-country-director-on-skills-and-employment 2026-11-03T16:13:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3234/1793699254_New-20Project-20-33-.jpg Labour Minister Ramji Yadav Meets ILO Country Director on Skills and Employment Youth, Labour and Employment Minister Ramji Yadav met ILO Country Director Numan Ozjan in Kathmandu to discuss strengthening skill, employment and entrepreneurship centres across Nepal’s 753 local levels and dignified labour issues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/citizens-bank-relocates-flood-damaged-devi-ghat-branch-to-battar 2026-11-03T16:14:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3235/BATTAR.jpg Citizens Bank relocates flood-damaged Devi Ghat branch to Battar Citizens Bank International has shifted its flood-damaged Devi Ghat branch to Battar in Nuwakot, with CEO Ganesh Raj Pokharel inaugurating the new office at Bidur Municipality-2 to continue serving customers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-elect-to-bowl-first-against-biratnagar 2026-11-03T16:19:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3236/Untitled-1-Recovered-Recovered-1793687071.jpg Janakpur Elect to Bowl First Against Biratnagar Janakpur won the toss and chose to field first against Biratnagar in a match in the ongoing cricket competition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-gautam-introduces-mediation-bill-to-ease-court-burden 2026-11-03T16:31:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3237/sobita-gautam_RZx2aJu9nS.webp Minister Gautam introduces mediation bill to ease court burden Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobita Gautam says the Mediation (Second Amendment) Bill aims to cut court costs and delays and deliver quick, easy justice. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-helicopter-airlifts-woman-with-childbirth-complications-from-dolpa 2026-11-03T16:32:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3238/unnamed--9--original.jpg Nepali Army Helicopter Airlifts Woman with Childbirth Complications from Dolpa A 26-year-old woman from Kagkot, Dolpa, was flown to Karnali Province Hospital in Surkhet after developing serious childbirth complications. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madhav-nepal-urges-communist-unity-and-immediate-election-preparation 2026-11-03T17:01:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3239/1785658682_madhav-2018.JPG Madhav Nepal Urges Communist Unity and Immediate Election Preparation Nepali Communist Party co-chair Madhav Kumar Nepal has invited dissatisfied CPN (UML) leaders and cadres to join a broader unity process and directed his party to prepare for elections after completing organisational adjustments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-and-madhav-nepal-announce-unification-with-nepal-communist-party 2026-11-03T17:02:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3240/nekapa-ekata-1024x576.jpg Prachanda and Madhav Nepal Announce Unification with Nepal Communist Party The Nepali Communist Party and the Nepal Communist Party formally announced their unification at a programme in Kathmandu, where leaders signed a 10-point agreement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-recommends-two-ordinances-to-president-including-press-council-act-amendment 2026-11-03T17:13:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3241/cabinet_vN6sLYF26D.webp Government Recommends Two Ordinances to President, Including Press Council Act Amendment The government on Tuesday recommended two ordinances to the President, including an amendment to the Press Council Act, 2048, and extended the deadline for distributing land to tenant farmers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-whip-pariyar-urges-freeing-society-from-excessive-politicization-highlights-role-of-social-organizations 2026-11-03T17:13:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3242/1793702143_parkash-20pariyar.jpg RSP Whip Pariyar Urges Freeing Society from Excessive Politicization, Highlights Role of Social Organizations RSP parliamentary party whip Prakash Chandra Pariyar called for freeing Nepali society from excessive politicization and party domination, speaking at the inauguration of Tarahara JCI Week in Sunsari on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhaitika-auspicious-time-set-for-kartik-25-at-11-07-am 2026-11-03T17:14:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3243/bhaitika_FxSPqyFKLI.jpg Bhaitika auspicious time set for Kartik 25 at 11:07 am The Nepal Panchang Decision Development Committee has set the auspicious time for this year's Bhaitika at 11:07 am on Wednesday, Kartik 25, with the Yamapanchak festivals beginning on Kartik 20. https://patrukar.com/en/news/biratnagar-beat-janakpur-by-two-runs-as-russell-shines 2026-11-03T17:15:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3244/Biratnagar-1793701595.png Biratnagar Beat Janakpur by Two Runs as Russell Shines Biratnagar defeated Janakpur by two runs in a match decided in a tense final over, with Russell starring as Biratnagar claimed their second win of the competition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-10-000-pilgrims-visit-pathibhara-temple-in-a-single-day-highest-turnout-this-year 2026-11-03T17:16:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3245/1793698161_pathibhara.jpg Over 10,000 Pilgrims Visit Pathibhara Temple in a Single Day, Highest Turnout This Year More than 10,000 pilgrims, counted at 10,616 devotees, had darshan at the Pathibhara temple in Taplejung district on Tuesday, the highest single-day turnout this year, according to Nepali media reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-accepts-285-million-adb-loan-and-20-million-grant-for-road-improvement-backs-nepal-reinsurance-investment 2026-11-03T17:29:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3246/cabinet_hi5efwtqi3.webp Cabinet Accepts $285 Million ADB Loan and $20 Million Grant for Road Improvement, Backs Nepal Reinsurance Investment Nepal's Cabinet on Tuesday accepted a $285 million ADB concessional loan and $20 million grant for road improvement, approved additional investment in Nepal Reinsurance preference shares, and endorsed the Press Council Act among six decisions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-calls-for-broad-communist-unity-amid-national-crisis 2026-11-03T17:30:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3247/prachand_RsVR89Fsot.webp Prachanda calls for broad communist unity amid national crisis Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', coordinator of the Nepal Communist Party, on Tuesday urged all communists, including UML and Maoist factions, to unite, saying Nepal is in an extraordinary crisis, speaking at a unity assembly with the Uma Bhujel-led NCP in Parisdanda, Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-says-police-arrested-journalists-without-its-approval 2026-11-03T17:41:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3248/sasmit-pokhrell-1024x512.jpg Government says police arrested journalists without its approval Government spokesperson and Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel said the arrests of journalists were carried out by police without government authorisation, calling it an internal police matter and insisting the journalists were only questioned over how published news reports were produced. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-approves-additional-government-investment-in-nepal-reinsurance-company-through-right-shares 2026-11-03T17:59:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3249/1793705085_pmo-200.jpg Cabinet Approves Additional Government Investment in Nepal Reinsurance Company Through Right Shares The Cabinet has approved additional government investment in Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited through right shares, authorizing the Ministry of Finance to invest on behalf of the state and clearing the way for the company to raise its paid-up capital from Rs 13.42 billion to Rs 20 billion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-meets-eu-ambassador-charles-whiteley-to-discuss-bilateral-ties 2026-11-03T18:01:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3250/vet.jpg Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal Meets EU Ambassador Charles Whiteley to Discuss Bilateral Ties Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met newly appointed EU Ambassador Charles Whiteley in Kathmandu on Tuesday, congratulating him and discussing stronger Nepal-EU relations and expanded cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-says-pm-s-office-has-become-like-a-torture-chamber 2026-11-03T18:11:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3251/bhisma-aangdembe_Y01lNl5ye9.webp Nepali Congress says PM's office has become like a torture chamber Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe says the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers' Office has become like a torture chamber, remarks made public on November 3, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/engineer-santosh-pandey-appointed-member-secretary-of-lumbini-development-fund 2026-11-03T18:12:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3252/1793075301_lumbini.jpg Engineer Santosh Pandey Appointed Member Secretary of Lumbini Development Fund The Nepal government has appointed structural engineer Santosh Pandey as member secretary of the Lumbini Development Fund, citing the need to strengthen development, construction and management in the area. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhai-tika-sait-set-for-11-07-a-m-but-reports-differ-on-kartik-date 2026-11-03T18:18:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3253/BHaitika-1793706435.png Bhai Tika Sait Set for 11:07 a.m., but Reports Differ on Kartik Date Nepali media reports place this year’s Bhai Tika auspicious time at 11:07 a.m., but give different dates: Kartik 24 and Kartik 25. https://patrukar.com/en/news/six-candidates-shortlisted-for-alternative-development-finance-fund-ceo-post 2026-11-03T18:36:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahalaxmi-development-bank-customers-get-up-to-20-discount-on-daraz 2026-11-03T18:37:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3254/11.11-MLBL-150x150.jpg Mahalaxmi Development Bank Customers Get Up to 20% Discount on Daraz Mahalaxmi Development Bank debit and credit cardholders can receive discounts of up to 20% on purchases through Daraz Nepal during the 11.11 campaign, from Kartik 15 to 25, 2083 BS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-s-india-visit-preparations-intensify-as-foreign-secretary-mishri-arrives-wednesday 2026-11-03T18:38:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3255/balen-shah-2_ZwBIrtnfo6.webp PM Balen Shah’s India Visit Preparations Intensify as Foreign Secretary Mishri Arrives Wednesday Nepal and India are preparing for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s first official visit to India, expected in the second week of Mangsir, while Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri is scheduled to arrive in Nepal on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-province-cabinet-approves-treatment-procedure-for-protest-victims 2026-11-03T18:39:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3256/lumbini-cabinet-1024x512.jpg Lumbini Province Cabinet Approves Treatment Procedure for Protest Victims The Lumbini Province Council of Ministers, chaired by Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya, has approved the Treatment Procedure, 2083 for persons injured during the armed conflict, people's movements, Madhes movement and Gen Z movement, and cleared the annual governance reform report for fiscal year 2082/83. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russia-signals-import-curbs-on-eu-goods-in-response-to-sanctions 2026-11-03T18:39:29+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/european_ZYFdqvaoJs.JPG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 Russia Signals Import Curbs on EU Goods in Response to Sanctions Russia may raise tariffs or ban imports of selected European goods in retaliation for EU sanctions, according to a senior Russian Foreign Ministry official. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-exports-over-rs-2-2-billion-worth-of-juice-in-three-months-india-tops-destinations 2026-11-03T18:40:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3257/Khabar-Hub-News_Cancer-ko-lagi-juice_1200px-630X-px-Final_2021.07.12_1-400x220.jpg Nepal Exports Over Rs 2.2 Billion Worth of Juice in Three Months, India Tops Destinations Nepal exported juice worth more than Rs 2.2 billion in the first three months of fiscal year 2083/84, with 22.66 million litres shipped abroad between Shrawan and Ashwin, according to Department of Customs data. India was the largest destination, while smaller volumes reached China and Japan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-u-19-to-face-india-in-asia-cup-opener-in-oman 2026-11-03T18:40:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3258/can-1024x512.png Nepal U-19 to face India in Asia Cup opener in Oman Nepal's U-19 cricket team opens its Asia Cup campaign against India on Friday in Oman, in a group that also features Pakistan and the UAE. The squad was given a send-off ahead of the tournament. https://patrukar.com/en/news/seven-provinces-finance-ministers-demand-halt-to-grant-cuts 2026-11-03T18:41:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3259/surkhet.jpg Seven provinces' finance ministers demand halt to grant cuts Finance ministers of all seven provinces released a 22-point joint commitment paper in Birendranagar, demanding the federal government stop mid-year cuts to allocated grants and hand over financial powers to provinces. https://patrukar.com/en/news/first-kukur-tihar-reel-competition-announced-with-one-lakh-prize 2026-11-03T18:42:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3260/1777598499_tourist.jpg First Kukur Tihar Reel Competition Announced with One Lakh Prize The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation is organising the first-ever Kukur Tihar Reel Competition-2026 to promote Nepal's festivals and culture internationally, with one lakh rupees for the best reel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/world-bank-projects-nepal-to-become-ageing-society-by-2059 2026-11-03T18:42:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3261/World-Bank-1793693979.jpg World Bank projects Nepal to become ageing society by 2059 A new World Bank report projects Nepal will become an ageing society by 2059, with the working-age population peaking in 2047 and the demographic dividend declining thereafter. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uae-turns-to-drones-and-high-tech-tools-to-restore-its-mangrove-forests 2026-11-03T18:43:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3262/drone-seed_eNmPFfeZJL.webp UAE Turns to Drones and High-Tech Tools to Restore Its Mangrove Forests The UAE is deploying drones and advanced technology to restore mangrove forests, with efforts concentrated in Abu Dhabi, to protect coasts and absorb carbon dioxide. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-pakistan-world-cup-match-draws-more-ticket-applications-than-final 2026-11-03T18:44:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3263/fdff_30vCE15yTK.webp India-Pakistan World Cup Match Draws More Ticket Applications Than Final The ICC says the October 10 India-Pakistan group-stage match at the 2027 ODI World Cup has received 8.4 million ticket applications, more than the final. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-communist-party-and-nepal-communist-party-sign-10-point-unity-pact 2026-11-03T18:45:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3264/1793696057_nekapa.jpg Nepali Communist Party and Nepal Communist Party Sign 10-Point Unity Pact The two parties signed a 10-point agreement in Kathmandu on Kartik 17, agreeing to merge under the name Nepali Communist Party, retain the five-pointed star as their election symbol and follow Marxism-Leninism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/corruption-case-filed-against-madhav-nepal-over-rs-730-million-land-deal 2026-11-03T18:46:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3265/madhav-mionendra-1024x512.jpg Corruption Case Filed Against Madhav Nepal Over Rs 730 Million Land Deal A case filed at the Special Court names Madhav Nepal and dozens of others over a land deal. The Commission is seeking imprisonment, fines and recovery of the alleged bribe. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-recommends-two-ordinances-to-president-ram-chandra-paudel 2026-11-03T18:47:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3266/1790681393_sasmit-2013.jpg Government Recommends Two Ordinances to President Ram Chandra Paudel The Cabinet decided on Tuesday afternoon to recommend that President Ram Chandra Paudel issue two ordinances, government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-launches-military-strike-on-iran-s-qeshm-island-amid-talks 2026-11-03T18:47:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3267/1793669594_Trump-20hit-20Iran.jpg US Launches Military Strike on Iran's Qeshm Island Amid Talks The United States has struck Iran's Qeshm Island, the latest of limited US operations inside Iran kept secret for weeks, as President Donald Trump rules out a return to full-scale war after Tuesday's congressional elections, according to Nagarik News. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-mps-padma-aryal-and-guru-baral-meet-speaker-dp-aryal 2026-11-03T18:48:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3269/savamukh-uml-samsad-1024x512.jpg UML MPs Padma Aryal and Guru Baral Meet Speaker DP Aryal CPN (UML) parliamentary deputy leader Padma Aryal and MP Guru Baral met Speaker DP Aryal on 3 November 2026, after Nepali Congress leader Angdembe urged the Speaker to convene a Parliament meeting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-restarts-electronic-procurement-system-after-two-month-suspension 2026-11-03T18:48:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3268/ai_vaahCv3anR.webp Nepal Restarts Electronic Procurement System After Two-Month Suspension The Public Procurement Monitoring Office has put a new e-GP system into operation and reopened bidding calls after suspending the previous platform over security risks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prakash-jwala-says-party-unity-aims-to-end-communist-divisions 2026-11-03T18:49:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3270/1793694150__prakash_jwala--2015.jpg Prakash Jwala says party unity aims to end communist divisions Nepali Communist Party spokesperson Prakash Jwala says the unity with the Nepal Communist Party was carried out to end divisions and fragmentation in the communist movement, citing common ground on ideology, principles, programmes, policy and organisation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-launches-rs-739-99-million-plan-for-disaster-affected-communities 2026-11-03T18:49:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3271/krishnabahadur-raut.jpg Nepal launches Rs 739.99 million plan for disaster-affected communities Nepal announces Rs 739.99 million action plan to protect women, children, adolescent girls and vulnerable groups affected by disaster in the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki corridors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-denies-binance-theft-tests-new-cruise-missile 2026-11-03T18:49:58+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/south-korea_HDBEAAog21.JPG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 North Korea Denies Binance Theft, Tests New Cruise Missile Kim Yo Jong calls US claim of $6 billion Binance cyber theft a serious political provocation as Pyongyang tests a strategic cruise missile with a new cluster warhead. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-spokesperson-sasmit-pokharel-announces-six-cabinet-decisions 2026-11-03T18:50:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3272/cabinet-kartik-17-1024x512.jpg Government Spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel Announces Six Cabinet Decisions Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel announced six decisions from a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday afternoon, but the available report excerpt does not detail the individual decisions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-justice-hari-phuyal-takes-leave-amid-controversy 2026-11-03T18:50:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3273/Hari-Phuyal-400x220.png Supreme Court Justice Hari Phuyal takes leave amid controversy Supreme Court Justice Hari Phuyal has taken leave from Tuesday through Friday amid controversy over alleged communication with a person under investigation for money laundering. Chief Justice Manoj approved the leave, according to court spokesperson Ashok Chhetri. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-approves-fertilizer-control-order-2083-adds-nano-and-organic-fertilizers-to-essential-list 2026-11-03T18:51:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3274/cabinet-400x220.jpeg Nepal Approves Fertilizer Control Order 2083, Adds Nano and Organic Fertilizers to Essential List Nepal’s government has approved the Fertilizer Control Order 2083 and included nano fertilizer, biostimulants, and commercially produced biological and organic fertilizers on the list of essential substances. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-to-deliver-certificates-via-postal-service 2026-11-03T18:51:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3275/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-03-at-17.18.34-original.jpg Tribhuvan University to Deliver Certificates via Postal Service Tribhuvan University and the Department of Postal Services have signed an agreement to deliver educational certificates and other postal items directly to students through the postal network. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-council-of-ministers-takes-five-decisions-including-pension-fund-bill 2026-11-03T18:52:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3276/cm-office-karnali_meKusVHtUf.webp Karnali Council of Ministers Takes Five Decisions, Including Pension Fund Bill The Karnali Province Council of Ministers met on Tuesday in Surkhet and took five decisions, including sending a contribution-based pension fund bill to the Provincial Assembly, along with decisions on land management, agriculture and drinking water legislation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/top-bahadur-rayamajhi-to-be-released-in-fake-bhutanese-refugees-case 2026-11-03T18:52:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3277/1793700521_top.png Top Bahadur Rayamajhi to Be Released in Fake Bhutanese Refugees Case Kathmandu District Court has directed Dillibazar prison to release former Deputy Prime Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, with reports saying he will be freed on Kartik 26. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-criticises-rise-of-reckless-and-authoritarian-tendencies-in-state-warns-on-independence 2026-11-03T18:53:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3278/prachand_RsVR89Fsot.webp Prachanda Criticises Rise of 'Reckless and Authoritarian' Tendencies in State, Warns on Independence Former PM and NCP coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Tuesday said impulse, prejudice and authoritarian tendencies are replacing reason and principle in the state, warning that if independence does not survive, 'we will not survive.' https://patrukar.com/en/news/lokesh-bam-first-to-score-two-half-centuries-in-third-npl-edition 2026-11-03T18:53:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3279/lokesh-bam_9m44fiY86j.jpg Lokesh Bam First to Score Two Half-Centuries in Third NPL Edition Viratnagar Kings opener Lokesh Bam became the first player to score two half-centuries in the third Nepal Premier League, reaching fifty against Janakpur Bolts in Kirtipur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-displays-anti-trump-billboards-in-tehran-threatening-to-kill-us-president 2026-11-03T18:55:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3280/trump-22-400x220.jpg Iran Displays Anti-Trump Billboards in Tehran Threatening to Kill US President Iran unveiled billboards and banners across Tehran on Tuesday threatening to kill US President Donald Trump, including a giant billboard at Enghelab Square reading "We will kill Trump" and depicting him in a prison cell. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-avengers-set-98-run-target-for-lumbini-lions-in-npl-2026 2026-11-03T18:59:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3281/npl-lumbini-pokhara_C8E6nTAWUO.webp Pokhara Avengers Set 98-Run Target for Lumbini Lions in NPL 2026 Pokhara Avengers managed 97 for nine in their 20 overs against Lumbini Lions in the second match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 at Kirtipur on Tuesday, leaving the Lions a target of 98 runs after winning the toss and fielding first. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-pratibha-rawal-to-visit-jhapa-over-land-issues 2026-11-03T19:17:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/diaspora-nepali-manch-s-second-international-convention-begins-in-kathmandu 2026-11-03T19:27:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3282/bhela_ZxzvmXVHoX.webp Diaspora Nepali Manch’s Second International Convention Begins in Kathmandu The two-day convention brings together an estimated 250 to 350 delegates and observers from 38 countries, while CPN (UML) leader Lekhraj Bhatta calls for a coordinated effort to address challenges faced by Nepalis abroad. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-midterm-election-spending-projected-to-hit-record-11-93-billion 2026-11-03T19:44:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3283/usa_america_gzbmyvlaii_U8ljKXucKu-150x150.jpg US Midterm Election Spending Projected to Hit Record $11.93 Billion Spending on the November 3 US midterm elections is projected to reach $11.93 billion, about 30 percent above the previous midterm election total, according to OpenSecrets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/91-flower-palanquins-offered-at-thanimai-temple-in-tanahun-in-a-single-day 2026-11-03T19:57:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3284/thanimai-tample-400x220.jpg 91 Flower Palanquins Offered at Thanimai Temple in Tanahun in a Single Day Devotees offered 91 flower palanquins in a single day at the Thanimai Temple in Basantapur, Bhanu Municipality-7, Tanahun, with devotional singing and worship marking the occasion at the shrine whose worship local residents trace back to 1825 BS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cabinet-recommends-two-ordinances-to-president-takes-six-decisions 2026-11-03T20:20:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3285/Cabinet-400x220.jpg Nepal Cabinet Recommends Two Ordinances to President, Takes Six Decisions Nepal's Cabinet, meeting at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu on November 3, recommended two ordinances to the President and took six major decisions, the government spokesperson said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jaya-nepal-party-unveils-eight-point-resolution-with-constitutional-amendment-proposal 2026-11-03T20:21:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/google-to-invest-160-million-in-malaysia-water-infrastructure-to-support-communities-and-port-dickson-data-centre 2026-11-03T20:21:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3286/google-office-400x220.jpg Google to Invest $160 Million in Malaysia Water Infrastructure to Support Communities and Port Dickson Data Centre Google has announced a $160 million investment to build shared water infrastructure in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state, supplying clean drinking water to local communities while supporting its planned Port Dickson data centre. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-ministries-agree-to-modernise-vaidyakhana-ayurvedic-production 2026-11-03T20:23:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3287/1793708730_nisha-20mahabir.jpg Two Ministries Agree to Modernise Vaidyakhana Ayurvedic Production Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta and Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Mahabir Pun have agreed to work together to strengthen Vaidyakhana’s research capacity, medicine quality and production system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-begins-paddy-procurement-plans-coupons-for-farmers 2026-11-03T20:24:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3288/1793707964_Mantri-20.png Government Begins Paddy Procurement, Plans Coupons for Farmers Nepal has begun the process of purchasing paddy from farmers, with the agriculture and industry ministries coordinating on a coupon-based sales arrangement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-raises-interest-rate-to-18-year-high-of-4-85-percent 2026-11-03T20:25:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3289/1793702477_bank-20of-20aust-2016.jpg Australia Raises Interest Rate to 18-Year High of 4.85 Percent The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.85 percent, marking its fifth increase of 2026 and the highest level in 18 years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/andre-russell-enjoying-nepal-premier-league-calls-biratnagar-dressing-room-happiest 2026-11-03T20:26:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3290/andre-rassal--1024x572.png Andre Russell Enjoying Nepal Premier League, Calls Biratnagar Dressing Room Happiest West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell says he is thoroughly enjoying the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, describing the Biratnagar dressing room as the happiest of his career and expressing a desire to stay on in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/teacher-service-commission-submits-18th-annual-report-to-education-minister 2026-11-03T20:31:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/3291/sasmit-pokharel-1-e1793695761204-400x220.jpg Teacher Service Commission Submits 18th Annual Report to Education Minister Teacher Service Commission Chairman Hari Prasad Lamsal handed the commission's 18th annual report for 2026, covering fiscal year 2026/27 activities, challenges and future plans, to Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel in Kathmandu on Tuesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-election-commission-discusses-internet-voting-and-technology-readiness 2026-10-07T12:30:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/662/nirbachan-aayog-400x220.jpg Nepal Election Commission Discusses Internet Voting and Technology Readiness The Election Commission of Nepal discussed internet voting in Kathmandu, with participants stressing cybersecurity, institutional capacity and coordination before implementation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/energy-minister-shrestha-warns-reckless-ppas-could-push-nepal-s-economy-into-crisis 2026-10-07T12:31:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/663/birajbhakta-1791354167.jpg Energy Minister Shrestha Warns Reckless PPAs Could Push Nepal’s Economy Into Crisis Energy Minister Shrestha has warned that indiscriminate signing of Power Purchase Agreements could threaten Nepal’s economy and the country’s future. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tharu-and-dalit-commissions-submit-annual-reports-to-president-paudel 2026-10-07T12:31:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/664/untitled-1_ECbYmhAEBS.webp Tharu and Dalit Commissions Submit Annual Reports to President Paudel The Tharu Commission and National Dalit Commission presented their annual reports for fiscal year 2082/083 to President Ram Chandra Paudel at Shital Niwas in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-to-absorb-rs-30-billion-through-one-month-deposit-collection 2026-10-07T12:31:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-nepal-russia-consultation-mechanism-meeting-held 2026-10-07T12:36:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/665/1791340301_map.jpg Third Nepal-Russia Consultation Mechanism Meeting Held Nepal and Russia held the third meeting of their Consultation Mechanism, continuing bilateral discussions that began in 2007. https://patrukar.com/en/news/experts-warn-nepal-is-weakly-prepared-to-press-for-climate-justice 2026-10-07T12:36:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/666/rasuwa-bhotekoshi-trishuli-flood_npl--4-_dqxgrzoifi_hjSXfoLzWu.webp Experts Warn Nepal Is Weakly Prepared to Press for Climate Justice Experts say Nepal's domestic capacity to pursue climate justice remains weak, with challenges in climate finance, local-level preparedness and international advocacy on Himalayan issues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indonesia-halts-forest-clearing-for-rice-after-achieving-self-sufficiency 2026-10-07T12:36:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/667/indonisia_xtghJIcLpk.webp Indonesia Halts Forest Clearing for Rice After Achieving Self-Sufficiency Indonesia says it will stop plans to clear millions of hectares of forest for rice cultivation after achieving self-sufficiency in the staple crop. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-pledges-us-assistance-to-russia-over-suspected-plague-infection-at-siberian-lab 2026-10-07T12:37:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/brazil-election-heads-to-runoff-after-flavio-bolsonaro-leads-first-round 2026-10-07T12:37:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/668/brasil2_KpXVMGO4gR.webp Brazil Election Heads to Runoff After Flavio Bolsonaro Leads First Round Flavio Bolsonaro won 47% of the vote, ahead of incumbent President Lula da Silva, but fell short of the majority needed to win outright. The two candidates are set to face off in a runoff on 25 October. https://patrukar.com/en/news/experts-say-nepal-s-climate-readiness-is-weak-despite-calls-for-climate-justice 2026-10-07T12:37:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/669/ohh-1791345979.jpg Experts Say Nepal’s Climate Readiness Is Weak Despite Calls for Climate Justice Experts say gaps in Nepal’s domestic climate preparations weaken its position as it seeks climate justice internationally. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-field-dr-sangita-kaushal-mishra-for-who-searo-regional-director 2026-10-07T12:37:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/670/Untitled-design-1-5-150x150.png Nepal to Field Dr Sangita Kaushal Mishra for WHO SEARO Regional Director Nepal is preparing to nominate Health Ministry Additional Secretary Dr Sangita Kaushal Mishra for the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office’s top post. https://patrukar.com/en/news/student-protests-escalate-in-france-as-reports-say-thousands-arrested 2026-10-07T12:37:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-s-union-cabinet-congratulates-narendra-modi-on-25-years-as-head-of-government 2026-10-07T12:37:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/671/narendra-modi_hMb1OTHWYm.webp India’s Union Cabinet Congratulates Narendra Modi on 25 Years as Head of Government India’s Union Cabinet passed a congratulatory resolution marking Narendra Modi’s completion of 25 consecutive years as head of government. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nrna-portugal-opens-lisbon-office-to-support-nepali-community 2026-10-07T12:37:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/672/por_GFFQYHvBcr.webp NRNA Portugal Opens Lisbon Office to Support Nepali Community The NRNA National Coordination Council Portugal has opened an office in Lisbon to provide information, services, support and counselling to Nepalis in Portugal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ronaldo-apologises-for-leaving-portugal-camp-denies-retirement 2026-10-07T12:37:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/673/cristiano-ronaldo_5kSW87RPk9.webp Ronaldo Apologises for Leaving Portugal Camp, Denies Retirement Cristiano Ronaldo apologised to Portugal teammates and fans for leaving the national team camp, accepted responsibility and said he would not retire from international football. https://patrukar.com/en/news/student-protests-over-education-reform-suspend-classes-across-france 2026-10-07T12:37:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/674/Student-france-1791341503.jpg Student Protests Over Education Reform Suspend Classes Across France Student demonstrations against proposed education reforms intensified across France, prompting authorities to suspend regular classes nationwide. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-international-football 2026-10-07T12:37:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/675/messi-1782469300.jpg Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to International Football Nepali media reports say Lionel Messi has said goodbye to international football, describing his departure as a happy one. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-publishes-central-committee-candidate-list 2026-10-07T12:37:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/676/congress-mahadhibesan-wide-1024x513.jpg Nepali Congress Publishes Central Committee Candidate List The Nepali Congress has released its candidate list for posts ranging from party president to central member, with claims and objections accepted from 10 am to 12 noon on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madhesh-university-adds-mba-llb-and-bba-programs 2026-10-07T12:37:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/677/1791342741_New-20Project-20-8-.jpg Madhesh University Adds MBA, LLB and BBA Programs Madhesh University in Birgunj has launched postgraduate MBA and undergraduate LLB and BBA programs from academic session 2083. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-calls-standing-committee-meeting-bidya-bhandari-to-attend-as-senior-leader 2026-10-07T12:38:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/678/oli-bidhya-chyasal-1024x682.jpg CPN-UML Calls Standing Committee Meeting, Bidya Bhandari to Attend as Senior Leader The CPN-UML has summoned a Standing Committee meeting, with Bidya Bhandari set to participate for the first time in her role as a senior leader. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-transfers-44-under-secretaries-in-a-single-batch 2026-10-07T12:38:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/679/1791346362_bhumi.jpg Ministry Transfers 44 Under-Secretaries in a Single Batch The Ministry transferred 44 gazetted second-class employees from the education, administration and engineering services on 21 Ashoj. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minendra-rijal-withdraws-candidacy-after-meeting-gagan-thapa 2026-10-07T12:38:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/680/minendra-rijal-400x220.jpg Minendra Rijal Withdraws Candidacy After Meeting Gagan Thapa Dr Minendra Rijal has withdrawn his candidacy for a Nepali Congress party office after meeting party president Gagan Thapa in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/communications-ministry-signs-performance-agreements-for-fy-2083-84 2026-10-07T12:38:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/681/Bikram-Timilsina-400x220.jpg Communications Ministry Signs Performance Agreements for FY 2083/84 Information and Communication Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina and Communications Secretary Rajendra Kumar Paudel signed a performance agreement in Kathmandu for fiscal year 2083/84 BS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/matatirtha-chobhar-132-kv-transmission-line-completed-2 2026-10-07T12:38:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/682/transmission-prasharan-prasaran-line-bijuli-2-bidhyut-3-1024x705-1.jpg Matatirtha-Chobhar 132 kV Transmission Line Completed The six-kilometre Matatirtha-Chobhar section of the Thankot-Chapagaun-Bhaktapur 132 kV transmission line project is complete and is set to be charged from Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bajhang-comedian-santosh-jethara-reaches-top-nine-of-comedy-champion-season-4 2026-10-07T12:38:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/684/833817962_1445048450883411_3575187474597584534_n-1024x683.jpg Bajhang Comedian Santosh Jethara Reaches Top Nine of Comedy Champion Season 4 Santosh Jethara of Mashta Rural Municipality-7, Bajhang, has reached the top nine of Comedy Champion Season 4 after starting out at village fairs and local cultural programmes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vidwan-gurung-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-07T12:38:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/683/bidwan-gurung_Tmy9OceOy5.webp Vidwan Gurung Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Former Nepal Tarun Dal president Vidwan Gurung has filed his candidacy for an open central member position in the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-to-buy-10-251-litres-of-milk-daily-from-ddc 2026-10-07T12:38:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-to-hold-standing-committee-meeting-thursday 2026-10-07T12:38:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/685/CPN-UML_New-Building_Chyasal-640x360.jpg CPN-UML to Hold Standing Committee Meeting Thursday The CPN-UML Standing Committee will meet at 1 pm Thursday at the party’s central office in Chyasal, Lalitpur. The agenda has not been disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-and-snowfall-disrupt-daily-life-in-humla 2026-10-07T12:38:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/686/humla-himpat_11_AUQ9xdTJ9I.jpg Rain and Snowfall Disrupt Daily Life in Humla Rain and snowfall since Tuesday night have disrupted daily activities across Humla, with snow in mountainous areas and continued rain in lower parts of the district. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-transfers-44-under-secretaries-reshuffles-some-cdos 2026-10-07T12:38:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/688/Home-ministry-nepal-griha-mantralaya.jpg Government Transfers 44 Under-Secretaries, Reshuffles Some CDOs Nepal’s government transferred and reassigned 44 under-secretaries and reshuffled chief district officers in some districts, citing administrative needs and more efficient service delivery. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-arrested-in-kathmandu-over-rs-5-8-million-foreign-employment-fraud 2026-10-07T12:38:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/687/arrest-pakrau-jail_oxwuim48xe_M7QjfFPfNJ.webp Four Arrested in Kathmandu Over Rs 5.8 Million Foreign Employment Fraud The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office arrested four people accused of taking Rs 5.8 million from victims with promises of jobs in Spain, Romania, New Zealand and the UK. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-prabhu-bank-ceo-ashok-sherchan-ordered-detained-for-trial 2026-10-07T12:38:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/689/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-06-at-20.58.43.jpeg Former Prabhu Bank CEO Ashok Sherchan Ordered Detained for Trial The Patan High Court ordered Ashok Sherchan detained for trial in three of four cases, while requiring Rs 15 million bail in another case. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-to-publish-final-candidate-list-today 2026-10-07T12:38:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-affected-families-to-receive-at-least-rs-100-000-through-samunnati-programme 2026-10-07T12:38:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/690/1791290518_Mantri-20Badi.jpg Flood-Affected Families to Receive at Least Rs 100,000 Through Samunnati Programme Flood-affected families will receive a minimum of Rs 100,000 in assistance through the Samunnati Programme, with funds deposited directly into verified beneficiaries’ bank accounts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-calls-standing-committee-meeting-bidya-bhandari-to-attend 2026-10-07T12:38:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/691/Oli-bidya-1791343557.jpg CPN-UML Calls Standing Committee Meeting, Bidya Bhandari to Attend The CPN-UML has called a standing committee meeting, with Bidya Bhandari also expected to take part. Reports have not disclosed the meeting's agenda. https://patrukar.com/en/news/south-korea-s-nuri-rocket-successfully-places-15-satellites-in-orbit 2026-10-07T13:00:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/692/capture1_Vn4HndURsK.webp South Korea’s Nuri Rocket Successfully Places 15 Satellites in Orbit South Korea’s indigenously built Nuri rocket launched on Wednesday, placing 15 satellites into their designated orbits in a major achievement for the country’s space programme. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saroj-bhattarai-launches-debut-book-kaleji-prem-in-kathmandu 2026-10-07T13:18:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/693/6fa4c047-5760-416c-9794-416a70fcbbe4.jpg Saroj Bhattarai Launches Debut Book ‘Kaleji Prem’ in Kathmandu Writer Saroj Bhattarai’s debut book, ‘Kaleji Prem’, was launched in Kathmandu, with themes of love, relationships, society, human sensitivity and patriotism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-slips-one-place-to-90th-in-economic-freedom-of-the-world-report 2026-10-07T13:30:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/694/world-economy-stock-market-graph.jpg Nepal Slips One Place to 90th in Economic Freedom of the World Report Nepal ranked 90th out of 165 countries in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2026 Annual Report, one place lower than in the previous year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-directs-banks-to-dispense-new-rs-100-notes-through-atms-for-dashain 2026-10-07T13:42:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/695/images--14--original.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank Directs Banks to Dispense New Rs 100 Notes Through ATMs for Dashain Nepal Rastra Bank has instructed banks and financial institutions to make new Rs 100 notes available through ATMs for Dashain and other festivals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/haiti-postpones-presidential-and-legislative-elections-indefinitely 2026-10-07T14:00:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/696/haiti-election_AyQ2rE6kFS.webp Haiti Postpones Presidential and Legislative Elections Indefinitely Haiti has suspended its election campaign and postponed presidential and legislative elections, with a new voting date to be announced later. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hra-sends-medical-teams-to-himalayan-trekking-and-climbing-areas 2026-10-07T14:00:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/697/Doctor-Skech.jpg HRA Sends Medical Teams to Himalayan Trekking and Climbing Areas The Himalayan Rescue Association has deployed local and foreign volunteer doctors and staff to provide health information and treatment for trekkers and climbers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saugat-mall-s-film-juba-completes-90-day-shoot 2026-10-07T14:12:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/698/zooba_GbLVHWVbeY.webp Saugat Mall’s Film ‘Juba’ Completes 90-Day Shoot The shooting of ‘Juba’, starring Saugat Mall, has wrapped after 90 days across locations in Nepal and Rajasthan, India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-500-containers-stranded-on-mustang-korala-road-after-floods 2026-10-07T14:12:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/699/contenar-400x220.jpg More Than 500 Containers Stranded on Mustang-Korala Road After Floods More than 500 containers carrying goods for Dashain and Tihar have been stranded along the Lete-Korala route in Mustang for about a week after rain, floods, landslides and snowfall blocked the road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dalit-and-tharu-commissions-submit-annual-reports-to-president-paudel 2026-10-07T14:12:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-switzerland-discuss-ict-cooperation-as-ai-summit-invitation-is-extended 2026-10-07T14:30:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/700/sanchar-mantri-1024x682.png Nepal, Switzerland Discuss ICT Cooperation as AI Summit Invitation Is Extended Information and Communications Minister Dr Vikram Timilsina met Swiss OFCOM senior policy adviser Isabelle Lois in Kathmandu to discuss ICT cooperation and digital transformation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shreyas-iyer-s-maiden-t20i-century-leads-india-to-eight-wicket-win-over-west-indies 2026-10-07T14:30:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/701/1791342003_collage-20-1-.jpg Shreyas Iyer's Maiden T20I Century Leads India to Eight-Wicket Win Over West Indies India captain Shreyas Iyer scored his first T20 international century as India chased down West Indies' 171 to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nobel-peace-prize-announcement-in-oslo-faces-shadow-of-trump-s-influence 2026-10-07T14:30:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/702/donald-trump_b38Op3spB6.webp Nobel Peace Prize Announcement in Oslo Faces Shadow of Trump's Influence The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced in Oslo on Friday, with experts saying Donald Trump's influence may loom over the decision despite him not being seen as a leading contender. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-committee-begins-inspection-of-disaster-hit-areas-in-nuwakot 2026-10-07T14:31:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/703/838658571_1866460591011403_1715319339260456158_n_9XhLpNqBmy.webp Parliamentary Committee Begins Inspection of Disaster-Hit Areas in Nuwakot A parliamentary special committee led by Ganesh Parajuli has begun an on-site study of disaster-affected areas, starting in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lyricist-dr-dr-upadhyay-receives-his-10th-honorary-doctorate 2026-10-07T14:31:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/704/Dr-upadya-news-400x220.jpeg Lyricist Dr DR Upadhyay Receives His 10th Honorary Doctorate World record-holding lyricist and novelist Dr DR Upadhyay has received his 10th honorary doctorate from Kyrgyzstan-based ILPMS University for his contributions to literature and music. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finland-orders-google-to-halt-two-data-centre-projects-over-environmental-concerns 2026-10-07T15:12:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/705/Google-India-data-center-1024x683.jpg Finland Orders Google to Halt Two Data Centre Projects Over Environmental Concerns Finland's Supervisory Agency has ordered Google to stop work on proposed data centres in Kajaani and Muhos after more than 300 hectares of forest were cleared without required environmental impact assessments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/consultancy-operator-ganesh-pandey-arrested-over-alleged-south-korea-job-fraud 2026-10-07T15:12:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/706/836841264_1635931131272262_8372101497800541525_n_0ubGU006Ki.webp Consultancy Operator Ganesh Pandey Arrested Over Alleged South Korea Job Fraud Police arrested New Safal Global Consultancy operator Ganesh Pandey over allegations that he defrauded a woman by promising to send her son to South Korea. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-doctors-protest-halt-to-incentive-allowance 2026-10-07T15:18:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/707/IMG_1567-original.jpg Karnali Doctors Protest Halt to Incentive Allowance Doctors and health workers in Karnali Province are protesting the halt of an incentive allowance paid to scholarship-contract staff for seven years. Reports say a planned strike was postponed after the provincial government agreed to provide the allowance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bar-association-objects-to-supreme-court-judge-recommendations 2026-10-07T15:30:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/708/nepal-bar_eXi8J5Ifoo.webp Nepal Bar Association Objects to Supreme Court Judge Recommendations The Nepal Bar Association says the Judicial Council's recommendation of four Supreme Court judges disregarded constitutional provisions on legal practitioners and proportional inclusion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/money-laundering-investigators-raid-former-chief-justice-cholendra-shamsher-rana-s-home 2026-10-07T15:42:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/709/cholendra-rana-1024x589.jpg Money Laundering Investigators Raid Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher Rana’s Home The Department of Money Laundering Investigation searched former chief justice Cholendra Shamsher Rana’s Maharajgunj residence on Wednesday, after searches at homes linked to the case. https://patrukar.com/en/news/surendra-raj-pandey-backs-gagan-thapa-s-campaign-to-strengthen-nepali-congress 2026-10-07T15:42:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/710/surendra-raj-pandey_JWM64qB8fr.webp Surendra Raj Pandey Backs Gagan Thapa’s Campaign to Strengthen Nepali Congress Gandaki Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey says he will support efforts led by Gagan Kumar Thapa to make the Nepali Congress more dynamic and capable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-migrant-workers-return-from-india-for-dashain-and-tihar 2026-10-07T15:48:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/711/IMG-20261004-WA0031-original.jpg Nepali Migrant Workers Return from India for Dashain and Tihar Nepali workers employed in India are returning home through border crossings, including the route via Nepalgunj, as Dashain and Tihar approach. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-arrest-37-absconding-convicts-in-rautahat 2026-10-07T16:00:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/712/arrest-pakrau-hatkadi-400x220.jpg Police Arrest 37 Absconding Convicts in Rautahat Police in Rautahat arrested 37 people convicted in various cases who had been absconding, as part of a campaign to enforce court verdicts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rajarshi-janak-university-proposes-budget-of-rs-51-17-crore-for-fy-2083-84 2026-10-07T16:00:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/713/rajarsi_VUoqVddcEx.webp Rajarshi Janak University Proposes Budget of Rs 51.17 Crore for FY 2083/84 Rajarshi Janak University presented an estimated budget of Rs 51 crore 17 lakh 2 thousand for fiscal year 2083/84, with digitalisation among its priorities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nobel-prize-in-chemistry-2026-awarded-to-henry-b-kagan-and-kenzo-soi 2026-10-07T16:12:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/714/CBxTvanOOw.jpg Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 Awarded to Henry B. Kagan and Kenzo Soi Henry B. Kagan of France and Kenzo Soi of Japan will jointly receive the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discoveries involving non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric bio-organic synthesis. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bangladesh-prepares-to-begin-operations-at-rooppur-nuclear-power-plant 2026-10-07T16:12:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/715/bangaladesh-400x220.jpg Bangladesh Prepares to Begin Operations at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Bangladesh is preparing to start operations at its first nuclear power plant, a project expected to strengthen electricity supply while raising safety concerns among nearby residents. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rbi-raises-repo-rate-by-25-basis-points-to-5-50 2026-10-07T16:12:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/716/rbi_F7t4DENGAL.png RBI Raises Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points to 5.50% India's Reserve Bank raised its policy repo rate to 5.50%, citing inflation risks, global economic conditions and strong domestic growth. https://patrukar.com/en/news/switzerland-invites-nepal-to-ai-global-summit-2027-in-geneva 2026-10-07T16:30:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/717/bhetghat_bnKeKOeznf.webp Switzerland Invites Nepal to AI Global Summit 2027 in Geneva Switzerland has invited Nepal to participate in the AI Global Summit 2027, scheduled for June 21 and 22 in Geneva. The invitation was extended during a meeting in Kathmandu that also discussed Nepal-Switzerland cooperation in information and communication technology. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mystery-rooms-opens-five-escape-room-adventures-at-civil-mall-in-kathmandu 2026-10-07T16:42:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/718/civil_zThUL2NQ36.webp Mystery Rooms Opens Five Escape Room Adventures at Civil Mall in Kathmandu Mystery Rooms has launched five live escape room adventures on the fourth floor of Civil Mall, with Nepali board game company Alchhi backing its Kathmandu operation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-500-containers-stranded-on-mustang-road-after-floods-and-landslides 2026-10-07T16:42:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/719/Korala.jpg More Than 500 Containers Stranded on Mustang Road After Floods and Landslides More than 500 containers have been stranded for about a week between Lete and the Korala border point in Mustang after floods, landslides and snowfall blocked the road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-bars-gandaki-chief-minister-from-long-term-decisions 2026-10-07T17:00:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/720/sarbochcha-adalat-1024x512.png Supreme Court Bars Gandaki Chief Minister from Long-Term Decisions Nepal’s Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing Gandaki Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey from making decisions or carrying out work with long-term impact until a final verdict. https://patrukar.com/en/news/11-candidates-called-for-interview-for-film-development-board-chair 2026-10-07T17:00:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/721/sanchar_cb56GBGosS.webp 11 Candidates Called for Interview for Film Development Board Chair The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has scheduled business plan presentations and interviews for 11 shortlisted candidates seeking to become chair of the Film Development Board. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-cabinet-appoints-narayan-prasad-poudel-acting-provincial-secretary 2026-10-07T17:00:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/722/lumbini-cabinet-1024x768.png Lumbini Cabinet Appoints Narayan Prasad Poudel Acting Provincial Secretary The Lumbini Province Council of Ministers appointed Deputy Secretary Narayan Prasad Poudel as acting secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Planning and accepted the Gulmi Hospital medical superintendent’s resignation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-chief-guterres-calls-for-end-to-middle-east-conflict 2026-10-07T17:12:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/723/antonio-guterres_nqfi3knqel_gucx3C7TwN.jpg UN Chief Guterres Calls for End to Middle East Conflict UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all parties to end the Middle East conflict, restore navigational freedoms and pursue a diplomatic solution. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-prepares-new-procedure-for-elderly-day-service-centres 2026-10-07T17:12:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/724/maila-mantreleya-400x220.jpg Nepal Prepares New Procedure for Elderly Day Service Centres A new procedure sets out plans to establish and operate elderly day service centres at local levels, with a focus on care, health, social participation and dignity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-closed-session-begins-ahead-of-leadership-election 2026-10-07T17:12:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/725/Congress-mahadhibeshan-19-1024x683-1.jpg Nepali Congress Closed Session Begins Ahead of Leadership Election Delegates at the Nepali Congress general convention began a closed-door session in Kathmandu to consider four party reports before the leadership election. https://patrukar.com/en/news/angdembe-calls-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-its-most-historic 2026-10-07T17:30:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/726/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-07-at-5.01.50-PM-1024x682.jpeg Angdembe Calls Nepali Congress’ 15th General Convention Its Most Historic Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe says the party’s 15th general convention stood out for discussions on policy, ideology and its future course. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devaraj-chalise-withdraws-candidacy-for-vice-chairperson 2026-10-07T17:30:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/727/Devraj-Chalise-1791026982.jpg Devaraj Chalise Withdraws Candidacy for Vice-Chairperson Devaraj Chalise has withdrawn his candidacy for the post of vice-chairperson, according to reports published on October 7, 2026. No reason was reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-passes-treasurer-s-financial-report 2026-10-07T17:42:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/728/banda-satra-nepali-congress-31_bvIrU9KyPb.webp Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Passes Treasurer’s Financial Report The Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention passed treasurer Umesh Shrestha’s report on the party’s finances after discussion on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-passes-general-secretary-gururaj-ghimire-s-organisational-report 2026-10-07T17:42:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/729/gururaj_1WOhYLLNqj.webp Nepali Congress Convention Passes General Secretary Gururaj Ghimire’s Organisational Report The closed session of the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention has passed the organisational report presented by General Secretary Gururaj Ghimire after discussion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-constitutional-bench-fails-to-convene-after-justice-s-dissent 2026-10-07T17:42:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bar-association-objects-to-supreme-court-constitutional-bench-formation-warns-of-protest 2026-10-07T18:00:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/730/bar_xIg9Otbu94.webp Nepal Bar Association Objects to Supreme Court Constitutional Bench Formation, Warns of Protest The Nepal Bar Association has demanded that the Supreme Court’s constitutional bench be formed by seniority or a lottery system, warning of protest if the current arrangement continues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/krista-pike-regains-consciousness-after-failed-execution-attempt-in-tennessee 2026-10-07T18:00:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/731/New-Project-95-1024x576.jpg Krista Pike Regains Consciousness After Failed Execution Attempt in Tennessee Tennessee inmate Krista Pike is conscious and able to speak while receiving intensive care after two attempts to carry out her lethal injection execution failed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-approves-national-rabies-prevention-strategy-and-action-plan 2026-10-07T18:12:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/732/health-ministry_tFynSGSv1o.webp Nepal Approves National Rabies Prevention Strategy and Action Plan Nepal's Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has approved a five-year rabies prevention strategy, aiming to eliminate human deaths from dog bites by 2030. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janata-samajwadi-party-nepal-central-committee-meeting-begins-in-lalitpur 2026-10-07T18:18:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/733/mahantha-upendra_xbqx0LNuaf.jpg Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal Central Committee Meeting Begins in Lalitpur Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal is holding its first central committee meeting since the unification of the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party Nepal and Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rajiv-dhungana-to-contest-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary-post 2026-10-07T18:18:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/734/rajiv-dhungana-_qDtP7NxUHr.webp Rajiv Dhungana to Contest Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Post Nepali Congress central member and former Nepal Students Union president Rajiv Dhungana has decided to contest for central joint general secretary at the party’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/angdembe-warns-nepal-could-face-ukraine-like-crisis-urges-congress-unity 2026-10-07T18:30:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/735/bismaraj-400x220.jpg Angdembe Warns Nepal Could Face Ukraine-Like Crisis, Urges Congress Unity Nepali Congress parliamentary party leader Bhishmaraj Angdembe has called for party unity, warning that Nepal could face an accident or a Ukraine-like situation amid the country’s difficult circumstances. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-vote-thursday-for-new-leadership 2026-10-07T18:30:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/736/whatsapp-image-2026-_9irLv0ueiH.webp Nepali Congress to Vote Thursday for New Leadership Voting to elect new leadership of the Nepali Congress is scheduled to begin at 10 am on Thursday, according to reports published Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-bill-registered-in-parliament 2026-10-07T18:30:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/737/Urja-1-original.jpg Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Bill Registered in Parliament The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has registered the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Bill, 2083, with the Federal Parliament Secretariat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ain-mahar-says-parliamentary-committee-has-zero-tolerance-for-corruption 2026-10-07T18:31:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/738/ain-mahar_0ovnj2E6JJ.webp Ain Mahar Says Parliamentary Committee Has Zero Tolerance for Corruption CPN (UML) Chief Whip Ain Bahadur Mahar said a parliamentary subcommittee studying uniform procurement has a clear zero-tolerance policy on corruption. https://patrukar.com/en/news/samsung-galaxy-a08-lte-launched-in-nepal-with-six-years-of-software-support 2026-10-07T18:36:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/739/IMG-20260924-WA0002-1790244088284-819x1024.jpg Samsung Galaxy A08 LTE Launched in Nepal With Six Years of Software Support Samsung Nepal has launched the Galaxy A08 LTE, an entry-level Galaxy A series phone featuring a 6,000 mAh battery and six years of software support. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-edible-oil-traders-seek-sunflower-oil-duty-cut-after-india-s-reduction 2026-10-07T18:36:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/740/bhansar-400x220.png Nepal Edible Oil Traders Seek Sunflower Oil Duty Cut After India’s Reduction Nepali traders have urged the government to lower customs duty on sunflower oil, warning that India’s reduced rate could encourage smuggling across the border. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oil-prices-rise-as-iran-tensions-raise-strait-of-hormuz-supply-fears 2026-10-07T18:36:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/741/hormij_uyWDcrGvfu.webp Oil Prices Rise as Iran Tensions Raise Strait of Hormuz Supply Fears Crude oil prices climbed and Asian stock markets fell on Wednesday as warnings about attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over Middle East oil supplies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepathya-performs-folk-rock-concert-at-the-agenda-in-dubai 2026-10-07T18:36:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/742/07-nepathya-frontman-in-action-at-the-dubai-concert-photo---dipit-raz---nepalaya_KFCPgv9Tfk.webp Nepathya Performs Folk-Rock Concert at The Agenda in Dubai Nepali band Nepathya entertained a diverse audience at its first concert at The Agenda in Dubai’s Internet City on Sunday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-funded-school-building-inaugurated-in-morang 2026-10-07T18:37:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/744/51400.jpg India-Funded School Building Inaugurated in Morang A school building funded by the Government of India was inaugurated at Shree Panchayat Secondary School in Sundarharaincha Municipality, Morang, on October 7. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-congratulates-narendra-modi-on-25-years-in-public-service 2026-10-07T18:37:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/743/1791374572_Modi_Rabi.png Ravi Lamichhane Congratulates Narendra Modi on 25 Years in Public Service RSP chairman Ravi Lamichhane congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying India's transformation and rapid progress under his leadership inspire Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-scientists-reportedly-awarded-nobel-prize-but-reports-differ-on-field 2026-10-07T18:37:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/cas-to-hear-senegal-appeal-over-afcon-title-awarded-to-morocco 2026-10-07T18:37:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/745/2026-04-01t192958z_117240295_rc2ufka1s16b_rtrmadp_3_soccer-friendly-sen-gmb-1791366981_5qWgvMu8RP.webp CAS to Hear Senegal Appeal Over AFCON Title Awarded to Morocco The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal's appeal on Thursday over the Africa Cup of Nations title awarded to Morocco. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pension-patta-becomes-second-highest-grossing-nepali-film-of-the-year 2026-10-07T18:37:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/746/pensan-patta-400x220.jpeg 'Pension Patta' Becomes Second Highest-Grossing Nepali Film of the Year Starring Dayahang Rai, 'Pension Patta' overtook 'Lalibazar's lifetime collection on its 26th day in theatres to become the year's second highest-grossing Nepali film. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-enforces-national-burn-treatment-service-standards 2026-10-07T18:37:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/747/1789022648_1785227636__Health--2012-1200x560.jpg Government Enforces National Burn Treatment Service Standards The government has enforced national standards to establish consistent burn treatment protocols and hospital training requirements across Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/money-laundering-department-raids-former-chief-justice-rana-s-residence 2026-10-07T18:37:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/748/Cholendra-Rana.png Money Laundering Department Raids Former Chief Justice Rana’s Residence The Department of Money Laundering Investigation raided former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana’s Kathmandu residence and the homes of several people close to him and his relatives. https://patrukar.com/en/news/17-local-governments-borrowed-rs-338-7-million-without-federal-approval-commission-says 2026-10-07T18:37:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/749/rastriya-prakritik-srot-tatha-bitta-aayog_5ilbdvj2p9_qnunk247jf_AYMMcYuwqv.jpg 17 Local Governments Borrowed Rs 338.7 Million Without Federal Approval, Commission Says The National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission says 17 local governments borrowed Rs 338.7 million from the Town Development Fund in fiscal year 2082/83 without including the loans in their annual budgets or obtaining government approval. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-issues-new-procedure-for-women-entrepreneurs-technology-support 2026-10-07T18:37:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/750/woman-and-children-ministrey-3--mahila-balbalika-samajik-alpasankhak_hQVU7B24Xa.jpg Government Issues New Procedure for Women Entrepreneurs’ Technology Support Nepal has introduced a new procedure to promote women’s entrepreneurship, improve financial access and organise technology support for women entrepreneurs and groups. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manish-jha-led-subcommittee-to-hold-first-meeting-on-police-uniform-procurement 2026-10-07T18:37:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/751/manish-jha-1-400x220.jpg Manish Jha-Led Subcommittee to Hold First Meeting on Police Uniform Procurement A nine-member House Public Accounts Committee subcommittee led by National Independent Party lawmaker Manish Jha is set to begin discussions on uniform procurement for three security forces. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-weighbridge-shut-for-three-months-raising-road-safety-concerns 2026-10-07T18:38:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/752/taulpul_dhaUWrh9D4.webp Chitwan Weighbridge Shut for Three Months, Raising Road Safety Concerns The Aaptari weighbridge in Bharatpur, the only station monitoring overloaded vehicles on the Narayangadh-Muglin road, has been out of operation for three months. https://patrukar.com/en/news/health-minister-nisha-mehta-discusses-making-telemedicine-services-more-effective 2026-10-07T18:38:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/753/nisha-mehata-1-1-400x220.jpg Health Minister Nisha Mehta Discusses Making Telemedicine Services More Effective Health Minister Nisha Mehta met with health officials and representatives of Patan Hospital and Bir Hospital to discuss making telemedicine services organised and sustainable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/arjun-narsingh-kc-declines-to-contest-any-post-at-nepali-congress-convention 2026-10-07T18:38:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/754/Arjun-narsing-kc-1024x512.jpg Arjun Narsingh KC Declines to Contest Any Post at Nepali Congress Convention Nepali Congress leader and House of Representatives member Arjun Narsingh KC says he has filed no candidacy for any position at the party’s 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uday-shamsher-rana-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-07T18:38:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/755/uday-shumsher-rana_zn6D2QaWI7.webp Uday Shamsher Rana Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress General Secretary Nepali Congress leader Uday Shamsher Rana has announced his candidacy for general secretary at the party’s 15th general convention, saying his leadership can make the party more dynamic. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-with-three-guns-in-bara-including-a-muzzleloader 2026-10-07T18:38:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/756/pakrau-original.jpg Two Arrested with Three Guns in Bara, Including a Muzzleloader Police in Bara arrested two people with three guns in separate locations. One suspect was found with a muzzleloader, and investigators received a five-day extension. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahendra-yadav-urges-youths-to-unite-to-protect-nepal-s-political-system 2026-10-07T18:38:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/757/mahendra-yadav_mbpCErwtAP.webp Mahendra Yadav Urges Youths to Unite to Protect Nepal’s Political System Nepali Congress leader Mahendra Yadav said youths should unite to defend the constitution and current political system, and urged unity within the party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cib-seeks-complaints-from-victims-of-israel-caregiver-job-fraud 2026-10-07T18:38:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/758/bharat-chaulagain_tVRbhBeTXg.webp CIB Seeks Complaints from Victims of Israel Caregiver Job Fraud Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau has urged victims to file complaints in a fraud case involving fake documents and promises of caregiver jobs in Israel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-factions-in-nepali-congress-have-ended 2026-10-07T19:00:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/759/Gagan-Thapa_NPL-1-1024x683.jpg Gagan Thapa Says Factions in Nepali Congress Have Ended Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa said party factions, including groups identified with the Koirala and Poudel names, no longer exist. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-recommends-three-ordinances-on-land-forest-and-disaster-management 2026-10-07T19:00:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/760/1789562421_sarkar.jpg Cabinet Recommends Three Ordinances on Land, Forest and Disaster Management Nepal’s Cabinet has recommended three ordinances on land, forest and disaster management to President Ramchandra Paudel and approved compensation for 153 victims. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-leadership-vote-to-begin-thursday-at-10-am 2026-10-07T19:00:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/761/Congress-1791159994.webp Nepali Congress Leadership Vote to Begin Thursday at 10 am Voting to elect the Nepali Congress Central Working Committee will begin at 10 am Thursday, three hours later than originally scheduled, with 7,255 convention representatives eligible to vote. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-promotes-nabin-raj-singh-chakrabahadur-budha-to-secretary 2026-10-07T19:12:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/762/cabinet-21-1024x599.jpg Cabinet Promotes Nabin Raj Singh, Chakrabahadur Budha to Secretary The Cabinet promoted joint secretaries Nabin Raj Singh and Chakrabahadur Budha to secretary, and Deputy Auditor General Chandrakanta Bhandari to a special-class post. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cabinet-approves-compensation-for-153-victims-recommends-ordinances 2026-10-07T19:30:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/763/cabinet-21-1024x599.jpg Nepal Cabinet Approves Compensation for 153 Victims, Recommends Ordinances The Cabinet decided to provide compensation to 153 victims recommended by the National Human Rights Commission and to recommend ordinances to the President. https://patrukar.com/en/news/subcommittee-unanimously-approves-19-point-procedure-on-police-uniform-procurement 2026-10-07T19:42:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/764/manish-jha_npl-2_eEhPcA174x.webp Subcommittee Unanimously Approves 19-Point Procedure on Police Uniform Procurement A parliamentary study subcommittee has unanimously approved a 19-point work procedure to examine uniform procurement for election police, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nhrc-recommends-departmental-action-against-four-officials-over-tinkune-protest 2026-10-07T19:42:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/765/rajabadi-protest-tinkune-tension-20-400x220.jpg NHRC Recommends Departmental Action Against Four Officials Over Tinkune Protest Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission says security officials failed to effectively implement the security plan during the royalist protest at Tinkune on 15 Chaitra 2081. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-bars-gandaki-government-from-long-term-decisions 2026-10-07T19:48:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/766/supreme-court-3-news-1024x624-1.jpg Supreme Court Bars Gandaki Government From Long-Term Decisions The Supreme Court has temporarily barred the Gandaki Province government from making decisions or undertaking activities of long-term significance while a writ petition is pending. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chinese-national-arrested-at-kathmandu-airport-with-currency-worth-rs-4-637-million 2026-10-07T19:49:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/767/tribhuvan-international-airport--7-_fjMKnvPt3r.jpg Chinese National Arrested at Kathmandu Airport With Currency Worth Rs 4.637 Million A 72-year-old Chinese national was arrested at Tribhuvan International Airport after security screening found foreign and Nepali currency equivalent to about Rs 4.637 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-seeks-written-reply-on-sudurpashchim-budget-writ 2026-10-07T20:00:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/768/supreme_Court_sarbochha-700x480.jpg Supreme Court Seeks Written Reply on Sudurpashchim Budget Writ The Supreme Court has directed the Office of the Chief Attorney of Sudurpashchim Province to submit a written reply within 15 days to a petition challenging the provincial government’s budget. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-beat-oman-a-by-two-wickets-in-world-cup-league-2-practice-match 2026-10-07T20:12:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/myanmar-s-min-aung-hlaing-visits-malaysia-amid-repatriation-row 2026-10-07T20:18:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/769/Saranarthi-original.jpg Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing Visits Malaysia Amid Repatriation Row Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Malaysia for talks as the country faces criticism over plans to repatriate thousands of Myanmar citizens. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-sends-three-ordinances-to-president-for-approval 2026-10-07T20:18:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/770/Sasmit-Pokhrel-1791201488.jpg Government Sends Three Ordinances to President for Approval The Cabinet has decided to issue three ordinances and forwarded them to the President for authentication. They will come into force after approval. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-recommends-land-forest-and-disaster-ordinances-to-president 2026-10-07T20:19:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/771/Cabinet-e1789727706104-400x220.jpg Cabinet Recommends Land, Forest and Disaster Ordinances to President The Cabinet has recommended that the President issue three ordinances covering land, forests and disasters, and approved compensation for 153 victims recommended by the NHRC. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-to-crack-down-on-ghost-faculty-at-medical-colleges 2026-10-07T20:19:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/773/1640652876_1617415051_educations-1200x560-1200x560_20211228120640.jpg Government to Crack Down on Ghost Faculty at Medical Colleges The Ministry of Education and Sports says it will closely monitor medical colleges accused of irregularities, including the use of ghost faculty, and take action against those found responsible. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ashika-tamang-says-husband-thomas-was-not-allowed-inside-pashupatinath-temple 2026-10-07T20:19:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/772/1791378304_ashika.jpg Ashika Tamang Says Husband Thomas Was Not Allowed Inside Pashupatinath Temple Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Ashika Tamang clarified that she alone entered Pashupatinath temple, while her husband Thomas remained outside. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devraj-chalise-withdraws-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-07T20:19:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/774/IMG_1815-400x220.jpeg Devraj Chalise Withdraws Candidacy for Nepali Congress Vice-President Nepali Congress spokesperson Devraj Chalise has withdrawn his candidacy for vice-president in the party’s 15th General Convention election. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nic-asia-bank-customers-to-get-up-to-10-discount-at-hotel-country-villa 2026-10-07T20:21:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/775/PR-on-business-tie-up-with-Hotel-Country-Villa-150x150.jpg NIC Asia Bank Customers to Get Up to 10% Discount at Hotel Country Villa NIC Asia Bank customers will receive discounts of up to 10 percent on accommodation, food and beverages at Hotel Country Villa in Nagarkot under a new agreement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khusbu-oli-calls-for-impartial-study-of-election-police-uniform-procurement 2026-10-07T20:30:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/776/khusbu-oli_npl-2_t5IZqywlpl.webp Khusbu Oli Calls for Impartial Study of Election Police Uniform Procurement Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chief Whip Khusbu Oli has called for an impartial investigation into the procurement of election police uniforms, free from political bias. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rights-commission-recommends-legal-action-against-durga-prasai-over-tinkune-violence 2026-10-07T21:12:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/777/1791382447_001.png Nepal Rights Commission Recommends Legal Action Against Durga Prasai Over Tinkune Violence The National Human Rights Commission says Durga Prasai incited violence during the Tinkune clash and has urged the government to hold those responsible accountable and provide relief to victims. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-relief-fund-deposits-surpass-rs-17-billion-after-rasuwa-flood 2026-10-07T21:30:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/778/pm-balen-shah-400x220.jpg PM Relief Fund Deposits Surpass Rs 17 Billion After Rasuwa Flood Deposits across accounts of the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Relief Fund and Prime Minister's Relief Fund reached Rs 17.06 billion by 8 pm Wednesday, following the Bhote Koshi River flood in Rasuwa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-pm-balendra-shah-and-lamichhane-congratulate-modi-on-25-years-in-public-life 2026-10-07T21:30:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/779/narendra-modi_dbVhmJsp2a.webp Nepal PM Balendra Shah and Lamichhane Congratulate Modi on 25 Years in Public Life Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and party president Lamichhane congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public life. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-proposes-sudhakar-dalela-as-new-ambassador-to-nepal 2026-10-07T21:45:03+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/sudhakar_Z1J2WqmBb3.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 India Proposes Sudhakar Dalela as New Ambassador to Nepal India has proposed veteran diplomat Sudhakar Dalela as its next ambassador to Nepal and sent an agrement for his appointment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-proposes-sudhakar-dalela-as-new-ambassador-to-nepal-2 2026-10-07T21:45:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/780/sudhakar_Z1J2WqmBb3.webp India Proposes Sudhakar Dalela as New Ambassador to Nepal India has proposed career diplomat Sudhakar Dalela as its next ambassador to Nepal and sent the agrement for his appointment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-timilsina-says-government-ready-to-develop-advertising-as-an-autonomous-industry 2026-10-07T22:42:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/781/bikram-timalsina-2-e1783239763136-400x220.jpg Minister Timilsina Says Government Ready to Develop Advertising as an Autonomous Industry Information and Communications Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina says the government will work to address challenges in Nepal’s advertising sector and help develop it as an autonomous, resilient industry. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-publishes-final-candidate-list-for-central-committee-election 2026-10-07T23:12:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/782/congress-14-400x220.jpg Nepali Congress Publishes Final Candidate List for Central Committee Election The Nepali Congress election committee has released the final candidate list for its 15th General Convention, with Gagan Kumar Thapa and Shyam Krishna Khadgi contesting for party president. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-proposes-sudhakar-dalela-as-next-ambassador-to-nepal 2026-10-07T23:27:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/783/Sudhakar-20Dalela-1791392203.webp India Proposes Sudhakar Dalela as Next Ambassador to Nepal India has proposed senior diplomat Sudhakar Dalela as its next ambassador to Nepal, succeeding Naveen Srivastava, who has completed his tenure in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-arrest-nine-people-with-drugs-in-kathmandu-kanchanpur-and-morang 2026-10-08T00:30:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/784/arrest-jail-group-cartoon_7ectnfd90s_mU7e0DbyYQ.jpg Police Arrest Nine People With Drugs in Kathmandu, Kanchanpur and Morang Police arrested nine people during regular patrols in Kathmandu, Kanchanpur and Morang, recovering brown heroin, cannabis and prescription-only Nitravet. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-climate-emergency-proposal-passes-at-ipu-assembly-in-tanzania 2026-10-08T00:30:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/785/new-project_Vn8SbyGaso.webp Nepal’s Climate Emergency Proposal Passes at IPU Assembly in Tanzania Nepal’s proposal on climate-related disasters won a two-thirds majority at the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Arusha, calling for cross-border access to early-warning systems. https://patrukar.com/en/news/singapore-central-bank-issues-ai-risk-management-guidelines-for-financial-institutions 2026-10-08T00:33:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/786/singapur_CEmAv4z4ql.png Singapore Central Bank Issues AI Risk Management Guidelines for Financial Institutions Singapore’s Monetary Authority has issued guidelines setting out supervisory expectations for financial institutions managing risks related to artificial intelligence. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rubio-warns-west-risks-decline-without-national-power-and-technology 2026-10-08T00:33:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/787/marco-rubio_7icghPKSeU.webp Rubio Warns West Risks Decline Without National Power and Technology Speaking in Athens, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the West must embrace national power and technological innovation to maintain its global leadership. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nhrc-recommends-departmental-action-against-four-officials-over-tinkune-protest-2 2026-10-08T00:36:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/788/rajabadi-protest-tinkune-tension-20-400x220.jpg NHRC Recommends Departmental Action Against Four Officials Over Tinkune Protest Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission has recommended departmental action against four senior security and administrative officials over their handling of the March 28, 2025, pro-monarchy protest in Kathmandu’s Tinkune area. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cib-recommends-cases-against-anfa-president-nembang-and-three-others 2026-10-08T00:36:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/789/kiran_7qLWvFzOar.jpg CIB Recommends Cases Against ANFA President Nembang and Three Others Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau has recommended filing cases against four people, including ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang and General Secretary Kiran Rai, following an investigation into irregularities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cib-recommends-prosecution-of-anfa-president-and-general-secretary 2026-10-08T00:36:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/790/anfa-press11.png CIB Recommends Prosecution of ANFA President and General Secretary Nepal's Central Investigation Bureau has recommended prosecution of ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, General Secretary Kiran Rai and two other officials over alleged match-fixing and financial fraud. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-bangladeshi-nationals-arrested-in-lalitpur-over-hidden-foreign-currency 2026-10-08T00:37:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/791/rupaiya_zx79ov2q5a.webp Three Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in Lalitpur Over Hidden Foreign Currency Police arrested three Bangladeshi nationals in Lalitpur after recovering $15,500 and other currency from an apartment in Lalitpur Metropolitan City-14. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sri-lanka-s-former-first-lady-shiranthi-rajapaksa-arrested-over-alleged-fund-misuse 2026-10-08T00:37:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/792/1791384026_Srilanka.jpg Sri Lanka’s Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Arrested Over Alleged Fund Misuse Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption commission arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa over allegations that about 10 million rupees in donations for a children’s hospital were misused. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nhrc-recommends-rs-12-500-compensation-for-navraj-subedi-over-illegal-house-arrest 2026-10-08T00:37:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/793/rajabadi-protest-tinkune--34-_0CapjibZrC.jpg NHRC Recommends Rs 12,500 Compensation for Navraj Subedi Over Illegal House Arrest Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission says royalist leader Navraj Subedi was unlawfully confined at home for 25 days after the March 28, 2025, Tinkune incident. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-shoot-and-arrest-fugitive-robbery-suspect-in-kathmandu-s-kandaghari 2026-10-08T05:49:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/794/arrest_pakrau_jail_cartoon_xlgnwxprtw_ESXMmoARYl.webp Police Shoot and Arrest Fugitive Robbery Suspect in Kathmandu’s Kandaghari Police arrested Ayan Majhi, also known as Aryan Majhi, in Kandaghari after opening fire. He was wanted in theft and robbery cases, police said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-argentina-after-final-international-match 2026-10-08T06:31:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/795/messi_gYJzViCmvB.webp Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Argentina After Final International Match Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored a spectacular goal in an emotional farewell, bringing his international career to a close as the national team's most capped player and record goalscorer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-residents-rely-on-senses-to-judge-air-pollution-survey-finds 2026-10-08T06:31:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/796/aa838ef2-7850-4322-b7ea-11e00b4c9559-1791378930.webp Kathmandu Valley Residents Rely on Senses to Judge Air Pollution, Survey Finds A survey of 1,200 Kathmandu Valley residents found that 94.1 percent of those who monitor air quality use their senses rather than data to assess pollution levels. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-declares-public-holiday-in-jumla-for-linggo-raising-ceremony 2026-10-08T06:31:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/797/bida-400x220.webp Karnali Declares Public Holiday in Jumla for Linggo-Raising Ceremony The Karnali Province government has declared a district-wide public holiday in Jumla for the annual linggo-raising ceremony at the Chandannath and Bhairavnath temples. https://patrukar.com/en/news/19-year-old-arrested-in-bhojpur-with-244-7-kg-of-marijuana 2026-10-08T06:31:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/798/pakrau-khabarhub-400x220.jpeg 19-Year-Old Arrested in Bhojpur With 244.7 Kg of Marijuana Police arrested a 19-year-old man in Bhojpur with 244.7 kilograms of marijuana and seized six sacks, a motorcycle and a mobile phone. https://patrukar.com/en/news/transport-association-warns-against-overcharging-passengers-during-festivals 2026-10-08T07:01:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/799/02-naka-ma-yatru_nepal-photo-library--3-_eiWxk5RR3i.jpg Transport Association Warns Against Overcharging Passengers During Festivals The Nepal National Transport Entrepreneurs' Association has urged transport operators to follow government-fixed fares during the festival season, warning that vehicles charging extra will face action. https://patrukar.com/en/news/magnitude-4-1-earthquake-strikes-near-bahrabise-in-bajura 2026-10-08T07:48:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/800/bhukampa-400x220.jpg Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Bahrabise in Bajura A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near Bahrabise in Bajura district at 9:37 pm Wednesday, with tremors felt in surrounding areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/can-awaits-icc-recognition-ahead-of-third-nepal-premier-league 2026-10-08T08:28:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/801/can-400x220.jpg CAN Awaits ICC Recognition Ahead of Third Nepal Premier League The Cricket Association of Nepal has submitted documents requested by the ICC as it prepares for the third Nepal Premier League, while teams keep prospective players on hold pending official sanction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-begins-installing-bailey-bridge-at-betrawati 2026-10-08T08:46:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagane-khola-landslide-blocks-karnali-highway-in-kalikot 2026-10-08T08:58:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/802/1791351654_gaganekhola-20pahiro.jpg Gagane Khola Landslide Blocks Karnali Highway in Kalikot A landslide at Gagane Khola in Kalikot has blocked the Karnali Highway, disrupting travel on the Surkhet-Jumla route and leaving vehicles stranded. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-poudel-announces-1-400-meter-runway-expansion-at-tarigaun-airport 2026-10-08T09:10:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/803/ganesh_6AULfix3PC.webp Minister Poudel Announces 1,400-Meter Runway Expansion at Tarigaun Airport Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Khadka Raj Poudel says Tarigaun Airport’s runway in Dang will be expanded to 1,400 meters within two years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-rescue-42-indian-workers-stranded-at-rautahat-brick-kiln 2026-10-05T15:27:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/371/51356.jpg Police Rescue 42 Indian Workers Stranded at Rautahat Brick Kiln Police rescued 42 Indian nationals stranded at a brick kiln in Laxmipur, Rautahat, after their contractor became unreachable, and safely transported them back home. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karma-chhiring-sherpa-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-member-post 2026-10-05T15:45:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/372/karma-chiring-anfa_PNowEAmALC.jpg Karma Chhiring Sherpa to Contest Nepali Congress Central Member Post Outgoing ANFA president Karma Chhiring Sherpa has announced his candidacy for central member from the Adivasi cluster at the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/binod-chaudhary-and-surendra-raj-pandey-seek-nepali-congress-vice-president-posts 2026-10-05T15:45:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/373/Surendraraj-pande.jpg Binod Chaudhary and Surendra Raj Pandey Seek Nepali Congress Vice-President Posts Industrialist and Nepali Congress leader Binod Chaudhary and Gandaki Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey have announced bids for the party’s vice-president posts at its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-youth-leaders-announce-nepali-congress-central-membership-candidacies 2026-10-05T15:45:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/374/prabalo-thapa_OV5M3B7PaL.jpg Three Youth Leaders Announce Nepali Congress Central Membership Candidacies Saugat Thapa, Prawal Thapa and Saroj Thapa have announced bids for central membership at the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eu-and-china-set-for-talks-to-ease-trade-tensions 2026-10-05T15:57:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/375/china-eu_sjiFLRLqI9.jpg EU and China Set for Talks to Ease Trade Tensions EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is scheduled to travel to Beijing for two days of talks as the bloc seeks to reduce trade tensions with China. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-timilsina-calls-for-strong-legal-regulator-for-communication-sector 2026-10-05T15:58:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/376/meeting2-original.jpg Minister Timilsina Calls for Strong Legal Regulator for Communication Sector Communications and Information Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina says an empowered regulatory mechanism is needed to make Nepal’s communication and journalism sector organised, responsible, professional and effective. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ranjit-karna-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-05T15:58:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/dila-sangraula-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-05T15:58:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/377/dila_ltpskae1w5_x8bRKIpOgF.webp Dila Sangraula Announces Bid for Nepali Congress General Secretary Dila Sangraula has announced her candidacy for Nepali Congress General Secretary, saying she wants to win the post and help unite the party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/brazil-presidential-election-heads-to-runoff-as-flavio-leads-lula 2026-10-05T16:15:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/378/b2ed88c0-bd79-11f1-b_xb7SyjfC05.webp Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as Flavio Leads Lula Brazil's presidential election is headed to a second round after no candidate won an outright first-round victory. Reports say Flavio is leading, with Lula facing a tough contest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nobel-prize-in-medicine-2026-awarded-for-optogenetics-research 2026-10-05T16:27:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/379/sgCsXwSJ7X.jpg Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026 Awarded for Optogenetics Research The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for work in optogenetics. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-home-minister-sudhan-gurung-to-visit-india-for-bimstec-meeting 2026-10-05T16:45:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/380/sudhan-gurung_i7IjbbiDK8.webp Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung to Visit India for BIMSTEC Meeting Home Minister Sudhan Gurung is scheduled to travel to New Delhi on October 12 to attend a BIMSTEC meeting with home ministers from seven member countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhalanath-khanal-leaves-nepal-communist-party-launches-socialist-awakening-campaign 2026-10-05T16:45:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/381/maheshwar-dahal_pnfuYpZhtK.webp Jhalanath Khanal Leaves Nepal Communist Party, Launches Socialist Awakening Campaign Former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal says he will no longer be active in the Nepal Communist Party and will lead a campaign to unite the left movement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhalanath-khanal-leaves-nepal-communist-party-launches-socialist-awakening-campaign-2 2026-10-05T16:45:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/382/jhalanath-khanal-1024x559.jpg Jhalanath Khanal Leaves Nepal Communist Party, Launches Socialist Awakening Campaign Jhalanath Khanal announced his departure from the Nepal Communist Party and the launch of a new Socialist Awakening Campaign at a press conference in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-orders-original-case-file-in-durga-prasai-habeas-corpus-petition 2026-10-05T16:45:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/383/1762682333_durga.png Nepal Supreme Court Orders Original Case File in Durga Prasai Habeas Corpus Petition A joint bench has directed Nepal Police's Cyber Bureau to produce the original investigation file and detention-extension documents related to Durga Prasai. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-to-send-gen-z-protest-case-withdrawal-report-to-home-ministry 2026-10-05T16:57:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/384/cabinnet-20-asoj-1024x512.jpg Government to Send Gen-Z Protest Case Withdrawal Report to Home Ministry The Cabinet has decided to forward a committee report on withdrawing criminal cases against Gen-Z protesters to the Home Ministry for implementation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-takes-five-decisions-including-acceptance-of-grant 2026-10-05T16:57:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/385/cabinnet-20-asoj-1024x512.jpg Cabinet Takes Five Decisions, Including Acceptance of Grant Government spokesperson and Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel said the Cabinet made five decisions, including accepting a grant and matters concerning municipalities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cabinet-approves-npr-100-million-norwegian-grant-for-municipal-clean-energy 2026-10-05T17:15:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/386/cabinet-29_31NJRCcYoy.webp Nepal Cabinet Approves NPR 100 Million Norwegian Grant for Municipal Clean Energy The Cabinet approved a Norwegian government grant of about NPR 100 million for a clean energy transition programme in municipalities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sasmit-pokharel-defends-balen-shah-s-khulamanch-remark 2026-10-05T17:15:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/387/balen-sasmit_D3u7t0oyXb.webp Sasmit Pokharel Defends Balen Shah’s Khulamanch Remark Government spokesperson and Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel said Prime Minister Balen Shah’s comment about Khulamanch and the Nepali Congress convention was not trivial. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-to-send-gen-z-protest-case-report-to-home-ministry 2026-10-05T17:15:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/388/cabinat-400x220.jpg Government to Send Gen Z Protest Case Report to Home Ministry The Cabinet has decided to forward a committee report on the possibility of withdrawing criminal cases against Gen Z protesters to the Ministry of Home Affairs for implementation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhala-nath-khanal-quits-ncp-launches-socialist-awakening-campaign 2026-10-05T17:15:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/389/maheshwar-dahal_pnfuYpZhtK.webp Jhala Nath Khanal Quits NCP, Launches Socialist Awakening Campaign Former Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal has left the Nepali Communist Party and announced a campaign to reorganize the communist movement ideologically and politically. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-responds-to-pm-balen-shah-s-social-media-post 2026-10-05T17:27:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/390/bishwoprakash-sharma-1024x528.jpg Vishwaprakash Sharma Responds to PM Balen Shah’s Social Media Post Nepali Congress Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma says Prime Minister Balen Shah should focus on flood and landslide victims and climate change. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sah-vows-to-remove-legal-and-procedural-hurdles-in-industry-sector 2026-10-05T17:45:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/391/1791199041_DEEPAK-2019.jpg Minister Sah Vows to Remove Legal and Procedural Hurdles in Industry Sector Industry Minister Deepak Sah says the government will reform laws and procedures to create an investment-friendly environment and work with the private sector. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-meeting-takes-five-decisions-on-october-5 2026-10-05T17:57:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/392/Sasmit-Pokhrel-1791201488.jpg Cabinet Meeting Takes Five Decisions on October 5 A Cabinet meeting held on October 5, 2026, took five decisions covering political, economic, environmental and sports matters, according to media reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-professor-calls-for-nepal-india-china-climate-cooperation-mechanism 2026-10-05T18:15:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/393/1791198415_NEP-20IND-2019.jpg Indian Professor Calls for Nepal-India-China Climate Cooperation Mechanism Professor Anil Kumar Mohapatra has called for Nepal, India and China to establish a joint mechanism to address the shared impacts of climate change. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cabinet-approves-norwegian-grant-for-clean-energy-transition 2026-10-05T18:27:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/394/cabinet-29_31NJRCcYoy.webp Nepal Cabinet Approves Norwegian Grant for Clean Energy Transition The Council of Ministers approved approximately Rs 100 million in Norwegian grant assistance for clean energy transition programs across municipalities nationwide. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-climate-chief-warns-extreme-heat-puts-pregnant-women-and-newborns-at-risk 2026-10-05T18:27:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/395/beby-400x220.jpg UN Climate Chief Warns Extreme Heat Puts Pregnant Women and Newborns at Risk Simon Stiell says climate-driven extreme heat is linked to premature births, stillbirths, low birth weight and maternal health complications. https://patrukar.com/en/news/engineer-krishna-narayan-yadav-charged-over-rs-50-000-bribe 2026-10-05T18:27:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/396/bisesh-adalat-2-001_3G6oRmlZsl.jpg Engineer Krishna Narayan Yadav Charged Over Rs 50,000 Bribe The CIAA has filed a corruption case against Nepal Electricity Authority engineer Krishna Narayan Yadav, accusing him of demanding and accepting Rs 50,000 to facilitate a 20 kV power line connection. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-airlines-faces-financial-crisis-over-high-loan-interest-unpaid-government-dues 2026-10-05T18:33:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/397/janakraj-kalakheti_PV1xKMioF6.webp Nepal Airlines Faces Financial Crisis Over High Loan Interest, Unpaid Government Dues Nepal Airlines is under financial pressure from loan interest rates of up to 10.5 percent and Rs 137.5 million it is yet to collect from the government. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-to-visit-iceland-amid-growing-arctic-focus 2026-10-05T18:33:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/398/marco-rubio_7icghPKSeU.webp US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit Iceland Amid Growing Arctic Focus Marco Rubio is set to visit Iceland on Monday for talks focused on economic and security cooperation as US interest in the Arctic grows. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-opens-joint-military-support-and-aviation-training-facility-in-laos 2026-10-05T18:33:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/399/chinese_army_LIgGHjb5Gg.jpg China Opens Joint Military Support and Aviation Training Facility in Laos A China-Laos joint support and training centre and a friendship aviation academy have begun operations at Ban Keun, about 50 kilometres north of Vientiane. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-s-supreme-court-seeks-government-election-commission-responses-on-voter-roll-revision 2026-10-05T18:33:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/400/sarbochha-400x220.jpg India’s Supreme Court Seeks Government, Election Commission Responses on Voter Roll Revision India’s Supreme Court has issued notices to the government, the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a petition alleging irregularities in a widespread voter roll revision. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-to-visit-india-for-bimstec-meeting 2026-10-05T18:34:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/401/Sudan-Gurung-1.jpg Home Minister Sudhan Gurung to Visit India for BIMSTEC Meeting Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung is scheduled to visit India on October 12 to attend a meeting of home ministers from the seven BIMSTEC member states. https://patrukar.com/en/news/experts-warn-against-serving-hot-food-on-newspaper 2026-10-05T18:34:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/402/f315c8c0-bfab-11f1-a64c-550be9e3c66b.jpg Experts Warn Against Serving Hot Food on Newspaper Experts warn that serving samosas, pakodas and other hot snacks on newspaper may allow chemicals from printing ink to mix with food and pose health risks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nobel-prize-history-struggles-age-women-s-representation-and-alfred-nobel-s-literary-interest 2026-10-05T18:34:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/403/nobel-prize_0AQImPz3Mk.jpg Nobel Prize History: Struggles, Age, Women’s Representation and Alfred Nobel’s Literary Interest A report revisits the Nobel Prize’s history, focusing on struggles, recipients’ ages, women’s representation and founder Alfred Nobel’s interest in literature. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nabin-aryal-s-book-on-nepal-japan-sports-relations-discussed-in-tokyo 2026-10-05T18:34:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/404/829034410_4786075685002231_739432693808120973_n_6OB9LXd3ie.webp Nabin Aryal’s Book on Nepal-Japan Sports Relations Discussed in Tokyo An interaction programme in Tokyo explored sports journalist Nabin Aryal’s book, Nepal-Japan Sports Relations, published in connection with the 20th Asian Games. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-announces-rs-100-million-fund-for-martyrs-families 2026-10-05T18:34:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/405/1791190275_con-2019.jpg Nepali Congress Announces Rs 100 Million Fund for Martyrs’ Families The Nepali Congress has proposed a Rs 100 million fund to support families of martyrs, conflict victims and injured people affected by the party’s movements. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chief-justice-calls-judicial-council-meeting-to-discuss-four-supreme-court-vacancies 2026-10-05T18:34:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/406/Judicial-Council-Notice-640x360.jpg Chief Justice Calls Judicial Council Meeting to Discuss Four Supreme Court Vacancies Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma has called a Judicial Council meeting for 1 p.m. Tuesday to discuss recommendations for filling four vacant Supreme Court posts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-complaints-filed-against-13-proposed-ambassadors 2026-10-05T18:34:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/407/rajdut_MPkocZ5lUq.webp Five Complaints Filed Against 13 Proposed Ambassadors The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has received five complaints against 13 individuals recommended for ambassadorial posts. The complaints are scheduled to be opened on Tuesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chief-justice-sharma-calls-for-greater-use-of-digital-technology-in-judiciary 2026-10-05T18:34:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/408/manoj-kumar-sharma-400x220.jpg Chief Justice Sharma Calls for Greater Use of Digital Technology in Judiciary Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma says digital technology should be promoted to strengthen transparency, accountability and public trust in the judiciary. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-promotes-padmakumar-mainali-to-secretary 2026-10-05T18:34:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/409/sasmit-pokhrel_U18d5EC4b9.jpg Government Promotes Padmakumar Mainali to Secretary The Cabinet has promoted joint secretary Padmakumar Mainali to secretary in the Nepal Engineering Service and approved a Norwegian grant for a municipal clean energy programme. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bishwa-prakash-sharma-presents-report-at-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention 2026-10-05T18:34:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/410/band-satra-congress_mUdOxCwN1x.webp Bishwa Prakash Sharma Presents Report at Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Nepali Congress Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma presented a report on contemporary political issues during the closed session of the party’s 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-introduces-special-price-adjustment-for-construction-sector 2026-10-05T18:34:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/411/muglin-narayangadh-1-1024x500-1.jpg Government Introduces Special Price Adjustment for Construction Sector The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has decided to introduce a special price adjustment mechanism for construction materials whose prices have risen unusually. https://patrukar.com/en/news/house-committee-gives-government-14-days-to-resolve-industrial-land-issue 2026-10-05T18:34:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/412/rahabar-ansari-400x220.jpg House Committee Gives Government 14 Days to Resolve Industrial Land Issue The House of Representatives committee has urged the government to urgently settle land management issues for industrial development areas in Simara and Morang. https://patrukar.com/en/news/babarmahal-overhead-pedestrian-bridge-to-open-after-stairs-are-installed 2026-10-05T18:34:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/413/aakashe-pul_gE1nPUTDE1.webp Babarmahal Overhead Pedestrian Bridge to Open After Stairs Are Installed An overhead pedestrian bridge has been installed at Babarmahal along Kathmandu’s Maitighar–New Baneshwor road section and will open once stairs are added on both sides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cabinet-approves-rs-100-million-norwegian-grant-for-clean-energy 2026-10-05T18:34:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/414/Cabinet-september-16.jpg Nepal Cabinet Approves Rs 100 Million Norwegian Grant for Clean Energy The Cabinet has made public five decisions from Monday’s meeting, including approval of a Norwegian government grant of around Rs 100 million for clean energy programmes in municipalities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-proposes-levy-system-as-main-source-of-party-funding 2026-10-05T18:35:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/415/nepali-congress-banda-satra_gaganthapa_npl-18_LwevaKyLDk.webp Nepali Congress Proposes Levy System as Main Source of Party Funding An economic report presented at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention proposes a levy system from the central level to the ward level to fund the party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-spent-rs-45-9-million-rebuilding-central-office 2026-10-05T18:35:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/416/band-satra-congress_mUdOxCwN1x.webp Nepali Congress Spent Rs 45.9 Million Rebuilding Central Office A financial report presented at the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention says the party spent Rs 45,939,041 to rebuild, repair and furnish its central office in Kathmandu after it was damaged during the Gen Z movement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sujan-sapkota-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-05T18:35:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-arrest-20-for-gambling-in-kathmandu-jhapa-and-banke 2026-10-05T18:35:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/417/large-group-arrest-jail_rtGCODXQ5L.jpg Police Arrest 20 for Gambling in Kathmandu, Jhapa and Banke Police arrested 20 people in separate gambling operations across Kathmandu, Jhapa and Banke, seizing Rs 292,020 and 24 decks of cards. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-plans-to-revise-road-and-bridge-designs-after-flood-damage 2026-10-05T18:35:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-proposes-raising-annual-levy-for-provincial-committees 2026-10-05T18:35:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/418/umesh-shresth-prades-khabar-_i1hTOuuzNU.jpg Nepali Congress Proposes Raising Annual Levy for Provincial Committees The party’s treasurer says routine expenses are becoming difficult to meet and proposes organised, digital levy collection and transparent fundraising. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-province-to-standardise-benefits-and-retirement-arrangements-for-female-health-volunteers 2026-10-05T18:35:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/419/mahila-sangh_1WGfRLTVsb.webp Lumbini Province to Standardise Benefits and Retirement Arrangements for Female Health Volunteers Lumbini Province plans policy reforms to make service benefits and retirement arrangements for female health volunteers more consistent across local levels. https://patrukar.com/en/news/acap-collects-nearly-rs-680-million-in-tourist-entry-fees 2026-10-05T18:35:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/421/aannapurna--400x220.jpg ACAP Collects Nearly Rs 680 Million in Tourist Entry Fees The Annapurna Conservation Area Project collected Rs 677.59 million in tourist entry fees in fiscal year 2082/083, citing a record number of foreign visitors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-government-consults-on-reviewing-interest-rates-on-nepal-airlines-loans 2026-10-05T18:35:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/420/khadak-raj-poudel_qMooB4a7md.webp Nepal Government Consults on Reviewing Interest Rates on Nepal Airlines Loans Tourism Minister Khadka Raj Poudel says the government is consulting on interest rates for loans taken by Nepal Airlines Corporation, adding that its debt is not unmanageable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-ciaa-office-submits-36th-annual-report-to-gandaki-chief-bhatta 2026-10-05T18:35:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/422/aayog-400x220.jpg Pokhara CIAA Office Submits 36th Annual Report to Gandaki Chief Bhatta The CIAA office in Pokhara presented its annual report for fiscal year 2082/83 to Gandaki Province Chief Dilliraj Bhatta on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eight-arrested-over-alleged-tampering-of-nepal-s-e-gp-procurement-records 2026-10-05T18:35:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/423/cyber-bureau-byuro_qyd15wafhR.jpg Eight Arrested Over Alleged Tampering of Nepal's e-GP Procurement Records Nepal Police say eight people were arrested for allegedly accessing the Public Procurement Monitoring Office's e-GP system without authorisation and altering contract documents before bids were opened. https://patrukar.com/en/news/has-the-nepali-congress-truly-changed-two-opinion-pieces-question-party-s-direction 2026-10-05T18:35:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/424/congress-banda-satra_Nz8tzhJjES.webp Has the Nepali Congress Truly Changed? Two Opinion Pieces Question Party’s Direction Opinion articles published on October 4 and 5, 2026, debate whether the Nepali Congress has transformed after its special general convention or only changed its leadership. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-presents-report-at-nepali-congress-convention 2026-10-05T18:35:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/425/biswoprakash_rqvNfBi9Zf.webp Vishwaprakash Sharma Presents Report at Nepali Congress Convention Nepali Congress Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma presented a report at the party's 15th General Convention, saying the nation must come before party victory. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nea-extends-rcod-for-27-hydropower-projects-with-540-47-mw-capacity 2026-10-05T18:57:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/426/urja-mantralaya-1-1024x512.png NEA Extends RCOD for 27 Hydropower Projects With 540.47 MW Capacity Nepal Electricity Authority has extended the Required Commercial Operation Date for 27 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 540.47 megawatts, clearing a path for delayed projects to move toward electricity generation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-shah-vows-to-resolve-landless-squatters-issue-within-1-000-days 2026-10-05T18:57:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/427/Pm-balendra-speech-at-un-400x220.jpg PM Shah Vows to Resolve Landless Squatters Issue Within 1,000 Days Prime Minister Balendra Shah says resolving the landless squatters issue within 1,000 days is a key performance target, after 5,737 families received land ownership certificates. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-approves-special-price-adjustment-for-construction-sector 2026-10-05T19:03:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/428/Sunil-Lamsal-1-400x220.jpg Government Approves Special Price Adjustment for Construction Sector Nepal has approved a special price adjustment for construction materials affected by abnormal price rises linked to international conflict and supply chain disruptions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chief-justice-sharma-calls-for-promoting-digital-technology-in-judiciary 2026-10-05T19:15:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/429/manoj-sharma-1024x500-1.jpg Chief Justice Sharma Calls for Promoting Digital Technology in Judiciary Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma says promoting digital technology and strengthening infrastructure are essential to transparency, accountability and continuity in Nepal’s judiciary. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-active-membership-rises-to-969-842 2026-10-05T19:27:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/430/congress-mahadhibesan-bandasatra-manch_npl-8_iJvLNsYUGe.webp Nepali Congress Active Membership Rises to 969,842 Nepali Congress spokesperson Devraj Chalise says the party now has 969,842 active members, about 100,000 more than at its 14th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-proposals-differ-on-central-committee-size 2026-10-05T19:33:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/ntnc-and-thailand-s-save-elephant-foundation-sign-three-year-human-elephant-coexistence-pact 2026-10-05T19:45:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/431/1791201383_19-20elephant.jpg NTNC and Thailand’s Save Elephant Foundation Sign Three-Year Human-Elephant Coexistence Pact The National Trust for Nature Conservation and Thailand’s Save Elephant Foundation signed a three-year agreement in Kathmandu to support long-term solutions to human-elephant conflict. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-passes-amended-statute-sets-central-committee-at-297-members 2026-10-05T19:45:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/432/congress-convo_ASjOUhODX6.webp Nepali Congress Passes Amended Statute, Sets Central Committee at 297 Members The Nepali Congress approved its amended statute at the second day of its 15th general convention, setting the central committee at 297 members and adding a senior vice-chairperson post. https://patrukar.com/en/news/locals-reinstall-former-owner-in-bank-auctioned-butwal-house 2026-10-05T19:51:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/433/836500236_2633069780473270_3494472544346967434_n-1024x684.jpg Locals Reinstall Former Owner in Bank-Auctioned Butwal House Residents of Milanchowk in Butwal, joined by a group led by Durga Prasai, reinstalled the former owner in a house auctioned by Lumbini Development Bank. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-force-aig-banshiraj-dahal-suspended-over-alleged-information-leak 2026-10-05T19:57:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/434/bansiraj-dahal_RodmJQn8oB.webp Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal Suspended Over Alleged Information Leak The Home Ministry has suspended Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal over allegations that he leaked sensitive security-related information. A committee has been formed in connection with the case. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shyam-krishna-khadgi-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-president 2026-10-05T19:57:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/435/shyamkrishna-khadki_LzRIG8CYNp.webp Shyam Krishna Khadgi Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress President Shyam Krishna Khadgi has announced his candidacy for Nepali Congress president at the party’s ongoing 15th general convention, setting up a contest with Gagan Thapa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-foreign-employment-association-calls-for-end-to-malaysia-recruitment-monopoly 2026-10-05T20:15:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/436/nepal-baideshik-rojgar_9Lnr29a7Qa.jpg Nepal Foreign Employment Association Calls for End to Malaysia Recruitment Monopoly The Nepal Foreign Employment Entrepreneurs Association says Malaysia’s FWCMS lists only a limited number of Nepali recruitment agencies and urges the government to prevent a monopoly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/spain-pm-pedro-sanchez-dissolves-parliament-calls-snap-election-for-november-29 2026-10-05T20:15:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/437/spain-400x220.jpg Spain PM Pedro Sanchez Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Election for November 29 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced the dissolution of parliament and called a snap general election for November 29 amid protests over the country's housing crisis. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sarvaraj-joshi-appointed-karnali-chief-attorney-takes-oath 2026-10-05T20:15:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/438/karnali-cm-office-mukhyamntri-karyalaya_vRi9ZuREPz.jpg Sarvaraj Joshi Appointed Karnali Chief Attorney, Takes Oath Sarvaraj Joshi, a lawyer from Dailekh, has been appointed Chief Attorney of the Karnali Province government and sworn in by Surkhet High Court Chief Judge Hari Prasad Bhandari. https://patrukar.com/en/news/world-investor-week-2026-begins-with-rallies-in-three-nepali-cities 2026-10-05T20:21:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/439/prabhatferi-400x220.jpg World Investor Week 2026 Begins with Rallies in Three Nepali Cities Rallies in Pokhara, Biratnagar and Surkhet marked the first day of World Investor Week 2026, promoting awareness of investment, the capital market and investor rights. https://patrukar.com/en/news/biraj-bhakta-shrestha-given-acting-charge-of-finance-and-foreign-ministries 2026-10-05T20:21:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/440/birajbhakta_6rD7LkbnbW.jpg Biraj Bhakta Shrestha Given Acting Charge of Finance and Foreign Ministries Prime Minister Balendra Shah has assigned Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha acting responsibility for Nepal’s Finance and Foreign Affairs ministries while their ministers are abroad. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bjp-delhi-plans-week-long-events-to-mark-modi-s-25-years-in-public-life 2026-10-05T20:21:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/441/narendra-modi-photo_ujm9LZovzS.jpg BJP Delhi Plans Week-Long Events to Mark Modi's 25 Years in Public Life The BJP's Delhi unit is planning a week-long 'Seva Sankalp' programme beginning October 7 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public life. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-lions-retain-tinu-yohanan-as-head-coach-for-third-npl-season 2026-10-05T20:22:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/442/834122198_1398648818564406_5320483714239803458_n_pzwMRmBc8M.webp Lumbini Lions Retain Tinu Yohanan as Head Coach for Third NPL Season Reigning Nepal Premier League champions Lumbini Lions have retained former Indian cricketer Tinu Yohanan as head coach for the tournament’s third edition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-says-5-737-families-received-land-ownership-certificates 2026-10-05T20:22:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/443/1790037943_Balendra.jpg PM Balen Shah Says 5,737 Families Received Land Ownership Certificates Prime Minister Balen Shah said 5,737 families have received land ownership certificates, recalling a Nepali Congress election pledge to distribute land to landless farmers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-seeks-mandatory-accessible-toilets-at-highway-rest-stops 2026-10-05T20:22:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/444/1789740261_Mahila-20Mantralaya.png Ministry Seeks Mandatory Accessible Toilets at Highway Rest Stops The ministry has launched an initiative to require accessible toilets and related facilities at temporary and permanent rest stops along highways and passenger routes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manakamana-cable-car-to-close-tuesday-for-maintenance 2026-10-05T21:16:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/445/manakamana-cable-car--1-_lxyKMFsEpB.jpg Manakamana Cable Car to Close Tuesday for Maintenance The Manakamana Cable Car will suspend service for one day on Tuesday for regular maintenance of its towers and stations ahead of the festival season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kettukum-libang-pangpat-sayang-establishes-rs-10-million-education-endowment 2026-10-05T21:27:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/446/Axyakosh-original.jpg Kettukum Libang Pangpat Sayang Establishes Rs 10 Million Education Endowment The Limbu community organization will use the fund to support scholarships, higher education, research, skills training and educational resources for underprivileged students. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-national-park-targets-jeep-safari-reopening-before-dashain 2026-10-05T21:57:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/447/1753180374_safari.jpg Chitwan National Park Targets Jeep Safari Reopening Before Dashain Chitwan National Park is preparing to resume jeep safari on Friday, 23 Ashoj, after suspending operations for the monsoon. The reopening depends on completing road repairs and upgrades. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bandipur-rural-municipality-expands-roads-parks-and-infrastructure 2026-10-05T21:57:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/448/bandipur-gaunpalika_96ryfMcvZe.jpg Bandipur Rural Municipality Expands Roads, Parks and Infrastructure Bandipur Rural Municipality in Tanahun reports road upgrades, a new road track and park construction as part of its focus on physical infrastructure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-ministry-suspends-apf-aig-banshiraj-dahal-over-alleged-information-leak 2026-10-05T21:57:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/449/AFP-1791214498.webp Home Ministry Suspends APF AIG Banshiraj Dahal Over Alleged Information Leak The Ministry of Home Affairs suspended Armed Police Force Additional Inspector General Banshiraj Dahal on October 5 over allegations that he leaked sensitive security information. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-leaves-mustang-apple-farmers-in-crisis 2026-10-05T22:26:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/450/1761819603_Apple.jpg Beni-Jomsom Road Blockade Leaves Mustang Apple Farmers in Crisis Floods, landslides and river cutting have blocked the Beni-Jomsom road for a week, preventing Mustang farmers from taking harvested apples to market. https://patrukar.com/en/news/locals-launch-indefinite-sit-in-at-birgunj-dry-port-demand-compensation 2026-10-05T23:30:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/451/sukkha-bandargaha-birgunj-400x220.jpeg Locals Launch Indefinite Sit-In at Birgunj Dry Port, Demand Compensation People affected by land acquisition for the Sirsiya-based Birgunj Dry Port began an indefinite sit-in at its main gate, saying compensation agreements remain unimplemented. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-midterm-elections-set-for-november-3-as-voters-decide-congress-and-state-races 2026-10-06T00:35:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/452/Trump1-400x220.jpg US Midterm Elections Set for November 3 as Voters Decide Congress and State Races US voters will go to the polls on November 3 to elect members of Congress, governors in 36 states and thousands of state-level officials. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-army-chief-ashok-raj-sigdel-departs-for-official-uk-visit-2 2026-10-06T00:35:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-brazil-mark-50-years-of-diplomatic-relations 2026-10-06T00:35:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/453/sishir-khanal_26czMS9mEW.jpg Nepal and Brazil Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira exchanged congratulatory messages to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/5-737-families-receive-land-ownership-certificates-pm-balendra-shah-says 2026-10-06T00:35:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/454/balen-sambodhan_aqIgogfuHB.webp 5,737 Families Receive Land Ownership Certificates, PM Balendra Shah Says Prime Minister Balendra Shah says 5,737 families across Nepal have received land ownership certificates as the government advances a procedure to address long-standing land issues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-says-5-737-families-have-received-land-ownership-certificates 2026-10-06T00:36:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/455/Balendra-20-1785339471.webp PM Balendra Shah Says 5,737 Families Have Received Land Ownership Certificates Prime Minister Balendra Shah says 5,737 families have received land ownership certificates as the government works to address long-standing landlessness and squatter settlement issues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sobita-gautam-says-criminal-cases-cannot-be-settled-through-mediation 2026-10-06T00:36:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/456/kanun-samiti-400x220.jpg Minister Sobita Gautam Says Criminal Cases Cannot Be Settled Through Mediation Law Minister Sobita Gautam said criminal cases cannot be resolved through mediation and warned that anyone who settles one this way would be punishable under the law. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prince-andrew-challenges-epstein-investigation-search-warrant 2026-10-06T00:36:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/457/52b0ac90-ab7c-11f0-92a8-7dbabb20e321.jpg_hiGnjvdkZ3.webp Prince Andrew Challenges Epstein Investigation Search Warrant Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has filed for a judicial review of a search warrant issued for his residence in connection with an investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. https://patrukar.com/en/news/norway-considers-temporary-partial-ban-on-smart-glasses-in-public-places 2026-10-06T00:36:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/458/titan_eyex_OqOBh8olQ8.jpg Norway Considers Temporary Partial Ban on Smart Glasses in Public Places Norway may temporarily restrict smart glasses in places such as parks, schools and health institutions over concerns about people being filmed or photographed without their knowledge. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-mohammad-firdosh-alam-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-co-general-secretary 2026-10-06T00:36:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/459/alam_a63jJy5ayl.webp Dr. Mohammad Firdosh Alam Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Co-General Secretary Nepali Congress lawmaker Dr. Mohammad Firdosh Alam, elected from Rautahat-2, says he will contest for the party’s co-general secretary post under the Muslim quota. https://patrukar.com/en/news/british-gorkhas-demand-constitutional-amendment-on-descendant-citizenship 2026-10-06T00:36:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/460/dinesh-tripathi-dabali_bFtQrXHwFe.webp British Gorkhas Demand Constitutional Amendment on Descendant Citizenship British Gorkha soldiers and their descendants called for a constitutional amendment to ensure Nepali citizenship by descent continues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourism-bodies-agree-to-form-nepal-tourism-federation 2026-10-06T00:36:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/461/paryatan_8TyGtlV5Ch.webp Tourism Bodies Agree to Form Nepal Tourism Federation Tourism sector organizations have agreed to form the Nepal Tourism Federation, a common umbrella body to advance shared private-sector priorities and address sector challenges. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-in-butwal-with-390-milligrams-of-brown-sugar-like-substance 2026-10-06T00:36:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/462/jail-arrest_DZZQaXCTyj.jpg Three Arrested in Butwal with 390 Milligrams of Brown Sugar-Like Substance Police arrested three people in Butwal's Hatbazar area after finding 390 milligrams of a substance resembling brown sugar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/community-dogs-vaccinated-and-neutered-in-dolakha-and-dhankuta-campaigns 2026-10-06T00:36:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/463/IMG_99485-original.jpg Community Dogs Vaccinated and Neutered in Dolakha and Dhankuta Campaigns Municipal campaigns in Dolakha and Dhankuta are neutering and vaccinating community dogs to help control their population and prevent rabies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/muglin-malekhu-road-upgrade-picks-up-pace-as-weather-improves 2026-10-06T06:31:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/464/nalekhu-sadak-10-400x220.jpg Muglin–Malekhu Road Upgrade Picks Up Pace as Weather Improves Work on the 38.86-kilometre Muglin–Malekhu section of the Muglin–Nagdhunga road project has accelerated following improved weather conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-brazil-exchange-greetings-on-50-years-of-diplomatic-relations 2026-10-06T06:31:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/465/sishir-khanal_26czMS9mEW.jpg Nepal and Brazil Exchange Greetings on 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira exchanged congratulatory messages marking 50 years of diplomatic ties. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-holds-second-day-of-closed-session 2026-10-06T06:31:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/turtles-becoming-rare-in-sunsari-as-natural-habitats-face-destruction 2026-10-06T06:31:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/466/turtle-kachuwa_rboTVG7qn9.jpg Turtles Becoming Rare in Sunsari as Natural Habitats Face Destruction Turtles once commonly seen in the Chure region’s rivers, ponds, lakes, wetlands and streams are declining amid habitat encroachment, illegal hunting and water pollution. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khotang-issues-seven-point-commitment-for-safe-dashain-tihar-and-chhath 2026-10-06T06:32:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/467/khotang_deMYPrhSWV.jpg Khotang Issues Seven-Point Commitment for Safe Dashain, Tihar and Chhath Khotang's District Security Committee has issued a seven-point commitment letter to help ensure Dashain, Tihar and Chhath are celebrated safely and with dignity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslide-buries-home-in-myagdi-jalewshwar-family-takes-shelter-at-temple 2026-10-06T06:32:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/468/PrYFc4G1lm.jpg Landslide Buries Home in Myagdi, Jalewshwar Family Takes Shelter at Temple A family in Jalewshwar, Myagdi, has been staying at the Galeshwor temple dharamshala for eight days after a landslide buried their home. https://patrukar.com/en/news/disease-and-premature-fruit-drop-worry-bhojpur-orange-farmers 2026-10-06T07:31:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/469/h2TBAAzcI8.jpg Disease and Premature Fruit Drop Worry Bhojpur Orange Farmers Bhojpur orange farmers are concerned as fruit rots at the stem and falls from orchards before ripening, threatening their seasonal work and investment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bishwadeep-lamichhane-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-06T07:31:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/470/674532544_1016244454_VT752x3GwB.webp Bishwadeep Lamichhane Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Nepali Congress convention delegate Bishwadeep Lamichhane has announced his candidacy for central member (professional subject expert) at the party’s 15th General Convention, saying he wants to make the party more technology-friendly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/amlekhgunj-lothar-petroleum-pipeline-construction-accelerates-as-eia-nears-completion 2026-10-06T08:01:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/471/eukPiEbrlF.jpg Amlekhgunj-Lothar Petroleum Pipeline Construction Accelerates as EIA Nears Completion Construction of the Amlekhgunj-Lothar petroleum pipeline and terminal has advanced in Chitwan, while the project's Environmental Impact Assessment has reached its final stage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-signs-order-temporarily-allowing-red-diesel-in-us-highway-vehicles 2026-10-06T08:25:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/472/tump_utFcFphYa8.webp Trump Signs Order Temporarily Allowing Red Diesel in US Highway Vehicles Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily allowing tax-exempt red diesel to be used in highway vehicles, aiming to ease the impact of rising diesel prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/seven-injured-by-lightning-during-birthday-party-in-kailali 2026-10-06T09:13:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/473/rain-chatyang.jpg Seven Injured by Lightning During Birthday Party in Kailali Seven people were injured when lightning struck near a birthday gathering on a rooftop in Dhurjanna, Dhangadhi-17, Kailali, police said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-7-114-delegates-to-elect-new-leadership 2026-10-06T09:13:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/474/congresss_zply38OsKm.webp Nepali Congress Convention: 7,114 Delegates to Elect New Leadership The Nepali Congress has published the final voter list for its general convention, with 7,114 delegates set to elect the party’s next leadership. Candidate registration is scheduled for today. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhatbhateni-shoppers-can-win-two-tata-punch-evs-this-festive-season 2026-10-06T09:31:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/475/1791196435_photo-2.jpg Bhatbhateni Shoppers Can Win Two Tata Punch EVs This Festive Season Bhatbhateni shoppers who spend at least Rs 2,500 in a single purchase can qualify for a festive scheme offering two Tata Punch EVs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-damaged-suspension-bridge-disrupts-travel-and-schooling-in-tanahun 2026-10-06T09:31:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/476/1791250535_New-20Project-20-9-.jpg Flood-Damaged Suspension Bridge Disrupts Travel and Schooling in Tanahun Flooding after heavy rainfall damaged a suspension bridge linking Tanahun and Nawalpur, halting daily crossings and disrupting students’ teaching and learning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-in-bharatpur-over-sale-of-mobile-phones-without-invoices 2026-10-06T09:31:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/477/chitwan-police_E7SCu3R6EA.jpg Two Arrested in Bharatpur Over Sale of Mobile Phones Without Invoices Police arrested two people in Bharatpur, Chitwan, after recovering 63 mobile phones from a shop run by Dipak Prasai, including 50 Apple iPhones. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-businesspeople-urge-action-to-protect-narayangadh-market-from-narayani-river 2026-10-06T09:55:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/478/rCI3BVQkPr.jpg Chitwan Businesspeople Urge Action to Protect Narayangadh Market from Narayani River A Chitwan business delegation led by Chiranjivi Suvedi met Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Ravi Lamichhane, seeking immediate embankment work and long-term management of the Narayani River. https://patrukar.com/en/news/seven-injured-in-lightning-strike-in-dhangadhi 2026-10-06T09:55:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/479/chattang_bXYpcRdDCm.jpg Seven Injured in Lightning Strike in Dhangadhi Seven people were injured when lightning struck Dhurjanna in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-17 on Tuesday night. Police said their conditions are normal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hearings-begin-for-13-proposed-ambassadors-as-seven-complaints-are-filed 2026-10-06T10:01:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/480/prastabit-rajdoot-1790408001.jpg Hearings Begin for 13 Proposed Ambassadors as Seven Complaints Are Filed The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has begun hearings on 13 proposed ambassadors, with seven complaints filed against the nominees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-in-chitwan-with-63-mobile-phones-sold-without-bills 2026-10-06T10:13:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/481/pakrau-khabarhub-400x220.jpeg Two Arrested in Chitwan With 63 Mobile Phones Sold Without Bills Police in Chitwan arrested two people and seized 63 mobile phone sets allegedly being sold without invoices or bills. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-hearing-begins-for-13-ambassadorial-nominees-in-kathmandu 2026-10-06T10:25:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/482/Hearing-Committee-400x220.jpg Parliamentary Hearing Begins for 13 Ambassadorial Nominees in Kathmandu Nepal's Parliamentary Hearing Committee has begun the process for 13 proposed ambassadors, including reviewing their work plans and distributing complaints filed against them. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-candidates-shortlisted-for-nepse-ceo-post 2026-10-06T10:30:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-warns-officials-against-leaking-sensitive-state-information 2026-10-06T10:31:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/483/1783939299_sudan.png Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Warns Officials Against Leaking Sensitive State Information Home Minister Sudhan Gurung says anyone leaking confidential information from the Ministry of Home Affairs or its subordinate bodies will be brought under the law, with no one granted impunity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-arrivals-rise-in-ghandruk-after-flood-damaged-road-reopens 2026-10-06T10:31:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/484/sOda14puFo.jpg Tourist Arrivals Rise in Ghandruk After Flood-Damaged Road Reopens Tourist activity is picking up in Ghandruk, Kaski, after the Birethanti-Ghandruk road reopened following floods and landslides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/passenger-help-desk-set-up-at-jamunaha-border-for-festival-returnees 2026-10-06T10:43:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/485/uZaryaXxpy.jpg Passenger Help Desk Set Up at Jamunaha Border for Festival Returnees A passenger assistance desk has been established at the Jamunaha border crossing in Banke as more than 50,000 Nepalis have returned from India in five days ahead of Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-finalises-7-114-voters-for-15th-general-convention 2026-10-06T10:43:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/486/nepali-congress-banda-satra_gaganthapa_npl-18_LwevaKyLDk.webp Nepali Congress Finalises 7,114 Voters for 15th General Convention The Nepali Congress has published the final voter list for its 15th General Convention, confirming 7,114 representatives as voters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudan-gurung-warns-of-action-over-leaks-of-confidential-state-information 2026-10-06T11:01:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/487/Sudan-Gurung-1-400x220.jpg Home Minister Sudan Gurung Warns of Action Over Leaks of Confidential State Information Home Minister Sudan Gurung says anyone who deliberately leaks confidential state information will face action, with no immunity for violating entrusted confidentiality. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-gurung-warns-of-action-against-sensitive-information-leaks 2026-10-06T11:01:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-50-000-nepalis-return-from-india-through-jamunaha-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-06T11:13:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/488/Jamunaha-border-point-400x220.jpg More Than 50,000 Nepalis Return from India Through Jamunaha Ahead of Dashain More than 50,000 Nepalis have returned from India through the Jamunaha checkpoint in five days, as Banke officials set up a passenger help desk for safe travel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/seven-injured-in-lightning-strike-in-dhangadhi-2 2026-10-06T11:25:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/489/lightning1-e1744679688849-400x220.jpg Seven Injured in Lightning Strike in Dhangadhi Seven people were injured when lightning struck near a house in Dhangadhi-17, Kailali, as they celebrated a birthday on a rooftop. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-raises-foreign-payment-limits 2026-10-06T11:30:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/490/nepal-rastra-bank_5Z3MECAuxt.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank Raises Foreign Payment Limits Nepal Rastra Bank has amended foreign exchange regulations to increase payment ceilings across sectors, aiming to facilitate imports, foreign services payments and banking transactions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-minendra-rijal-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-06T11:43:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/491/minendra-rijal--4-_H75oQ7BRvh.jpg Dr Minendra Rijal Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Vice-President Nepali Congress leader Dr Minendra Rijal says he will contest for vice-president at the party’s upcoming 15th general convention, after losing the general secretary race at the 14th convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-york-declares-statewide-emergency-as-measles-cases-reach-108 2026-10-06T11:58:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/492/dadura_OUBgKnmZNq.jpg New York Declares Statewide Emergency as Measles Cases Reach 108 New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide emergency after measles cases rose across the state, with 108 infections reported so far this year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-nears-registration-of-14-more-bills-in-federal-parliament 2026-10-06T11:58:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/493/Parliament-2-1-1024x681-1.jpg Government Nears Registration of 14 More Bills in Federal Parliament The government has taken preparations to register 14 additional bills in the federal Parliament to the final stage, while 36 bills are currently pending. https://patrukar.com/en/news/annapurna-circuit-trail-reopens-after-snow-clearing-at-thorong-la 2026-10-06T11:58:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/494/1791264643_1735712738_annapurna-20padmarga-1200x560.jpg Annapurna Circuit Trail Reopens After Snow Clearing at Thorong La The Annapurna Circuit trail linking Manang and Mustang reopened on Monday after 20 people cleared snow from Thorong La Pass. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhim-prasad-dhungana-announces-nepali-congress-central-member-candidacy 2026-10-06T11:58:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/495/bhim-dhungana_TLSAK0cHA9.webp Bhim Prasad Dhungana Announces Nepali Congress Central Member Candidacy Nepal Municipal Association Chair Bhim Prasad Dhungana is contesting for Nepali Congress central member from the open group at the party's 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/smuggled-goods-worth-rs-1-4-million-seized-in-birgunj 2026-10-06T11:59:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/496/1762137195_Birgunj-20naka-1200x560-1767605768.webp Smuggled Goods Worth Rs 1.4 Million Seized in Birgunj Police in Birgunj seized goods brought from India without customs clearance, including mobile phones, cosmetics and apples, with the total value reported at Rs 1.4 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-seize-210-kg-of-marijuana-from-paddy-field-in-morang 2026-10-06T12:14:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/497/1791261413_New-20Project-20-2-.jpg Police Seize 210 Kg of Marijuana from Paddy Field in Morang A joint Armed Police Force team seized 210 kilograms of marijuana packed in black plastic from a paddy field near the Nepal-India border in Jahada Rural Municipality, Morang. https://patrukar.com/en/news/everest-bank-renews-partnership-with-biratnagar-kings-for-npl-season-3 2026-10-06T12:16:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/498/samjhauta_LcpZkcHMQx.webp Everest Bank Renews Partnership with Biratnagar Kings for NPL Season 3 Everest Bank Limited has renewed its partnership with Biratnagar Kings for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, continuing its support for the team. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-speaker-aryal-meets-australian-counterpart-milton-dick-in-tanzania 2026-10-06T12:28:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/499/dp-dik-e1791267263615-400x220.png Nepal Speaker Aryal Meets Australian Counterpart Milton Dick in Tanzania Nepal's Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal met Australian House Speaker Milton Dick in Arusha during the 153rd IPU Assembly to discuss bilateral ties and parliamentary cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kishor-singh-rathore-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-president 2026-10-06T12:28:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/500/rathor_9XdUmhf0GI.webp Kishor Singh Rathore Announces Bid for Nepali Congress President Kishor Singh Rathore has announced his candidacy for Nepali Congress president, saying he will campaign on a platform of party unity and alleging efforts were made to block his representatives. https://patrukar.com/en/news/112-ropani-of-land-in-kathmandu-4-registered-in-government-s-name 2026-10-06T12:28:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/501/1789707963_pratibha.jpg 112 Ropani of Land in Kathmandu-4 Registered in Government’s Name The government has begun implementing the 2052 BS Rawal Commission report, registering 112 ropani of land in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-4 in the Nepal government’s name. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-banijya-bank-to-issue-rs-3-billion-debenture-at-6-interest 2026-10-06T12:34:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-scientists-win-nobel-prize-for-optogenetics-brain-research 2026-10-06T12:34:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/502/1791212174_Nobel.jpg Three Scientists Win Nobel Prize for Optogenetics Brain Research Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize for developing optogenetics, a light-based technique that helps researchers study and control brain nerve cells. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-meets-chinese-delegation-on-sidelines-of-153rd-ipu-assembly 2026-10-06T12:34:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/503/1791264299_dol.jpg Speaker Aryal Meets Chinese Delegation on Sidelines of 153rd IPU Assembly Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal met with the Chinese delegation at the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly to discuss Nepal-China relations and parliamentary ties. https://patrukar.com/en/news/usa-beat-uae-by-six-wickets-in-icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup-league-2 2026-10-06T12:35:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/504/1791255326_New-20Project-20-11-.jpg USA Beat UAE by Six Wickets in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Milind Kumar scored a century as the United States chased down the UAE's 330-run total to win by six wickets and return to the top of the League 2 points table. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pentagon-halts-use-of-anthropic-ai-tools-over-national-security-concerns 2026-10-06T12:35:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/505/trump_AVAPYjkDQM.webp Pentagon Halts Use of Anthropic AI Tools Over National Security Concerns The Pentagon has stopped using Anthropic’s AI products after the company was placed on a supply chain risk list, following a dispute over security standards and military access. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-should-strengthen-spending-capacity-before-seeking-climate-finance-expert 2026-10-06T12:35:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/506/raju-pandit_mTbpCEa64N.webp Nepal Should Strengthen Spending Capacity Before Seeking Climate Finance: Expert Climate finance expert Raju Pandit Chhetri says Nepal should build its capacity to spend funds effectively as the international climate finance landscape becomes more challenging. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uk-new-car-sales-rise-as-consumers-turn-to-electric-vehicles 2026-10-06T12:35:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/507/electric_vehicles_6MMCOD4iO7.jpg UK New Car Sales Rise as Consumers Turn to Electric Vehicles New car registrations in the United Kingdom reached 350,536 in September, the highest September total since 2017, as sales rose for a tenth consecutive month. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-scientists-win-2026-nobel-prize-in-medicine-for-brain-research 2026-10-06T12:35:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/508/a476eb30-c0b0-11f1-b_9yRY3xc647.webp Three Scientists Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for Brain Research Three scientists have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for research into brain activity, the nerves in the brain and the workings of the nervous system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/federation-objects-to-limited-agency-labour-migration-to-malaysia 2026-10-06T12:35:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/509/photo-8_061d3681_SoA7ZbhmqM.webp Federation Objects to Limited-Agency Labour Migration to Malaysia A federation has objected to sending Nepali workers to Malaysia through a limited number of recruitment institutions, saying the arrangement is problematic for workers and the economy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-raises-foreign-currency-payment-limits 2026-10-06T12:35:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/510/nepal-rastra-bank_5Z3MECAuxt.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank Raises Foreign Currency Payment Limits Nepal Rastra Bank has amended its unified foreign exchange circular for 2082, increasing limits for foreign currency payments and exchange services across imports, service payments and other transactions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/italy-beat-turkey-3-1-to-move-up-to-second-in-uefa-nations-league 2026-10-06T12:35:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/511/italy_NrETeRaUnU.webp Italy Beat Turkey 3-1 to Move Up to Second in UEFA Nations League Italy defeated Turkey 3-1 in a UEFA Nations League Group A match, moving up to second place in the standings. Gianluca Scamacca scored the opening goal in the 26th minute. https://patrukar.com/en/news/matatirtha-chobhar-132-kv-transmission-line-completed 2026-10-06T12:35:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/512/matatirtha-chobhar_9jIkFPoGKz.webp Matatirtha–Chobhar 132 kV Transmission Line Completed The roughly six-kilometre Matatirtha–Chobhar 132 kV transmission line is scheduled to be charged from Friday, adding an alternative route to Nepal’s national transmission system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-estimates-rs-227-billion-in-disaster-damage-to-infrastructure-seeks-rs-63-billion-for-reconstruction 2026-10-06T12:35:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/513/padma-kumar-mainai_U7DahvTROC.webp Nepal Estimates Rs 227 Billion in Disaster Damage to Infrastructure, Seeks Rs 63 Billion for Reconstruction Floods, landslides and other climate-related disasters have caused preliminary infrastructure damage of Rs 227 billion in Nepal, with Rs 63 billion needed immediately for reconstruction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-fast-track-law-amendment-for-death-registration-of-missing-disaster-victims 2026-10-06T12:35:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/514/subash-kumar-bhattarai_4ucCU6jmmp.webp Nepal to Fast-Track Law Amendment for Death Registration of Missing Disaster Victims Nepal's Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs is advancing legal amendments to make it easier to declare and register the deaths of people missing in climate change-induced disasters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-presents-nepali-congress-economic-roadmap-at-15th-general-convention 2026-10-06T12:35:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/515/1791259641_Congress-20niti.jpg Gagan Thapa Presents Nepali Congress Economic Roadmap at 15th General Convention Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa presented an economic roadmap focused on private-sector-led prosperity, broad growth and social justice. 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Nepali_Congress_Flag-700x480.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1790995543_New%20Project%20(23).jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/385967/conversions/Bandh-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/congress-office-(1)_jngkj3r13m_7PHWnhfPpk.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/bipad_y4QkRefvuY.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/manaslu_CJfXqXqxlq.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/fncci-udyog-banijya-mahasangh-_b4vPprpYNF.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790954381_Gita.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/gyanendra-shahi_62LeUsn8xX.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bhojpur-congress-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bakhara-1-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/suman-sharma-prabhu.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/public-procurement-monitoring-office-sarbajanik-kharid_eSPvuqZS76.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/flydubai_RggcHd5Wpm.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://english.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fly-dubai-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/khadakraj-paudel-1-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/jail-arrest_DZZQaXCTyj.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/385488/conversions/1000359627-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.thahakhabar.com/uploads/posts/rasopa--1787309778.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/parliament-22-1024x681-1.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/russia-ukraine_ELbw1arle3.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/JANAMAT-BIRGUNJ-1024x576.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://nepalviews.cdnsolution.net/np/media/news/sadak_KsmaNDFTi0.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meizhi-lang-ojEIHJu_yDo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Congress-Karyasampadan-samiti-meeting_NPL-8-1024x682.jpeg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bikal-paudel-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://english.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Relekhola-Hydropower-Project--400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790946903_Rajaswa%20Sricker.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/ashish-gajurel_hpfXDPD6Wt.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/sobita-gautam_alNQRQY5hg.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/congress-15-1-400x220.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/cholendra_xOqW5ZA2Um.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790947349_rahughat.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/khusbu-oli-1-1024x580.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/ciaa-cover_aPUFWlF8uX.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Salt-Trading-1.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://english.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/National-Assembly-Sep-2026-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790947820_dp%20sabhamukh%20upasabhamukh.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/khagendra-sunar_YDBkXK0EFA.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://english.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/HoR_Parliament-e1789464187849-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/uml-manonit-ccm-sapath-1024x512.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/flood-mahakali-400x220.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/rastriya-sava_QfeINF5z4f.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://english.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sudan-Gurung-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/ppp_GM7FlJoSdW.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790933074_park%2016.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/uml-ccm_D3s7F9eA5e.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chalak-400x220.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/apple_cTDkL1PRCw.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/jadibuti_M4TW3croKD.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://english.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Krishna-Prasad-Neupane-Ram-Chandra-Paudel-Language-Comm-400x220.jpeg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DP-aryal-3-1024x500-2.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/umesh-raimajhi_ekEkFKnPfK.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/bindu-kumar-saugat_KFRkJXsTcf.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/france-protest2_VE5ueNWiHa.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://republicaimg.nagariknewscdn.com/shared/web/uploads/media/House-1775176305.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lalpurja-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790850793_elec%2015.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://english.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/snow-humla-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/jantarmantar_PG7AWyQY6x.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/gita-chaudhary_0OyAeEUvcc.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790917341_baidaya%20khana.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1790996965_New%20Project%20(25).jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1790991936_New%20Project%20(22).jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/purbhadar-bikash-mantrilia_lNTUOC5kbc.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1789464343_Nepali%20Congress%20(4).png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/nepali-congress-mahadibeshan_npl-10_Hs3wGbGkkk.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1790922303_pic.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BAA-Ek-Yoddha-5-1024x524-1.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/JALSROT-1024x478.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/385816/conversions/d391a3a8-7392-4074-9472-138ce5ff2588-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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/storage/1/oil_zYoUpLKWBL.webp 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/storage/2/beni-jomsom_7Okw1KsO6i.webp 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/storage/3/chame-sadak_JUhDzZ8p72.webp 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/storage/4/nirbachan-nirwachan-election-1-aayog_ipbftkza6p---copy_9Yy8QCMpmY.jpg 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/storage/5/Capture-150x150.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/storage/6/d391a3a8-7392-4074-9472-138ce5ff2588_pvgNIBe61j.webp 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/storage/7/dp-aryal-1024x683.jpg 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/storage/8/DP-Aryal-1-1024x569-1.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/storage/9/IMG_1688-400x220.jpeg 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/storage/10/833030100_1087152283917261_4797405012719233758_n_uZ4tcZbqeW.webp 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/storage/11/AoqngbPJ5F.jpg 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/storage/12/Sez-bhairahawa-original.jpg 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/storage/13/marsi-paddy-jumla_9sXWsBpWpD.webp 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/storage/14/kaski_zVE0A1gexY.jpg 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/storage/15/Old-1790987718.webp 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/storage/16/nike1_1bqcsvV1HU.webp 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/storage/17/ROAD-1790996036.jpg 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/storage/18/EBL-Medanta-Partnership-PR-Image-original.jpg 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/storage/19/sherbahadur_deuba_3_g2fo3yisul_vOSfnCfVhk.webp 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/storage/20/BHOJPUR-ELECTION_5bvHxkxfFE_HWkELzsZJX.jpg 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/storage/21/1790957391_Home.jpg 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/storage/22/ajya-babu.jpg 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/storage/23/DEVRAJ-ROKKA-1024x623.jpg 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/storage/24/photo-3_b1c69fd3_kwbhgLrnhn.webp 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/storage/25/1000164958_qDaRXGSQKi.webp '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/storage/26/KATHMANDU-1024x683.jpg 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/storage/27/FURKEKHOLA-1790995285.jpg 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/storage/28/1791001810-6bexa_gpeA1slOjX.webp 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/storage/29/photo-2_a3bc158d_FWFiLrIw1R.webp 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/storage/30/swran_g8Rmmjf0As.webp 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/storage/31/Flood-Phurkekhola-400x220.jpg 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/storage/32/833347170_952586257407499_5954471143591900016_n_Aah9IV5O5z.webp 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/storage/33/khel-original.jpg 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/storage/34/sahara-nepal-sakos--1--original.jpg 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/storage/35/Dhauliganga-Dam-1790990588.jpg 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/storage/36/lamjung_mofbZez6N7.jpg 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/storage/37/pratap-poudel-1024x576.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/storage/38/1790420200_korola.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/storage/39/Biraj-Bhakta-Shrestha-400x220.jpg 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/storage/40/1791007773_biraj-20017.jpg 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/storage/41/1790932094_Nepali-20Congress-20-1-.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/storage/42/cc_8HrDHfrqMq.webp 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/storage/43/jhadap-1024x512.jpg 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/storage/44/converted_image--33--original.jpg 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/storage/45/traffice-police-suhil-rathor-1024x683.jpg 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/storage/46/830199792_1107607101761394_7773795089079892805_n-1024x683.jpg 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/storage/47/2113-original.jpg 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/storage/48/828871340_1799499634711729_8395531042812901922_n_MTyVlReUJu.webp 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/storage/49/iran-flag_TkC5X0MaQr.webp 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/storage/50/Pakistan-1774573352.webp 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/storage/51/nepal_airlines-original.jpg 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/storage/52/karjas_kvsTgh0oDI.jpg 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/storage/53/majhi-basti-kaligandaki_npl-10_o3g0ssWChE.webp 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/storage/54/un_united-213432_A70jpQ5IqF.jpg 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/en/news/nepali-congress-begins-delegate-registration-for-15th-general-convention 2026-10-03T15:59:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/55/congress-darta-1024x576.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/storage/56/1791020243_abdi.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/storage/57/cricket_kafKlzIcdy.webp 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/storage/58/ramchandra_1IQYHzqUX2.webp 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/storage/59/plane-150x150.jpg 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/storage/60/Khadakraj-Paudel-Ganesh-1024x567-1.jpg 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/storage/61/congress-office--1-_jngkj3r13m_7PHWnhfPpk.jpg 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/storage/62/DP-Aryal-400x220.jpg 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/storage/63/tribhuwan-university_wy1rk50crt_67nnt3rrft_xhrukeuukk_8vupetmw6k_2ISwH5xZcV.jpg 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/storage/64/Nepali-Congress-Party-Office-400x220.jpg 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/storage/65/rsp-meeting_JCACJ0BTL0.webp 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/storage/66/monsoon_20220611104907.jpg 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/storage/67/830937050_1100766795651000_6164701690430270320_n_Wg57XntUW9.webp 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/storage/68/cccc_nGCaHhAJ5B.webp 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/storage/69/1790856706_congress-20mahadhibesan.jpg 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/storage/70/received_28776714658629402_NBZOsL6M0q.webp 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/storage/71/gharelu_nxquw8ouh7_pevrGHxA1z.jpg 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/storage/72/1791025437_app.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/storage/73/pakrau-arrest-symbol-1024x512.jpg 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/storage/74/Aloft-Kathmandu-Thamel-1024x709.jpg 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/storage/75/capture1_MTodjpKnFT.webp 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/storage/76/congress_arSO0Kcl6P.webp 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/storage/77/ramchandra_1IQYHzqUX2.webp 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/storage/78/Myagdi-Pahairo-geayological-recherch-1-1024x683.jpg 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/storage/79/vote-original.jpg 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 2026-10-03T18:35:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/80/ramjibi_fHH9iqtCYp.webp Ramjivi Panth Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Ramjivi Panth has announced his candidacy for central member of the Nepali Congress, representing the America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand region at the party's 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/global-food-prices-rise-again-as-sugar-jumps-6-1-percent-un-says 2026-10-03T18:35:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/81/photo-3_a9263d26_FIKWCBX600.webp Global Food Prices Rise Again as Sugar Jumps 6.1 Percent, UN Says Global food commodity prices have risen again, with sugar prices up 6.1 percent amid reduced supply and uncertainty over shipping schedules, the United Nations says. https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-himalayan-tattoo-summit-opens-in-lalitpur 2026-10-03T18:35:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/82/tattoo_rEKK1VTqMs.webp 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/storage/83/1790469713_Narayani.jpg 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/storage/84/image-1_DbOjlGeL30.webp 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/storage/85/check-150x150.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/storage/86/congress-1767427816.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/storage/87/congress_0xF6O9rI27.webp 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/storage/88/PSIGGf82wj.jpg 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/storage/89/1791019527_Prachand-20-1-.jpg 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/storage/90/maitidevi-2_qK3G4SVcTS.webp 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/storage/91/Myagdi-electricity-400x220.jpeg 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/storage/92/bp-koirala.jpg 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/storage/93/ball-original.jpg 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/storage/94/fbe97db1-e464-4cd6-8_rEFvEUA9gx.webp 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/storage/95/1780125477_Kulman-20new.jpg 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/en/news/ukraine-receives-2-9-billion-in-economic-support-from-eu 2026-10-03T18:39:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/96/Euro-original.jpg 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/storage/97/828909966_977146537993114_1665076510133186148_n-1024x461.jpg 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/storage/98/nainsingh_ujVEDdlgEY.jpg 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/storage/99/mansun-bahirgaman-1791015114.jpg 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/storage/100/tirtha-lama_G8TQTazyzk.webp 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/storage/101/fly-dubai_Jc7zzkAWu7.webp 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/storage/102/Airport-Humla-Kalikot-150x150.jpg 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/storage/103/830433465_1659171932434550_5518917010095268386_n-1024x538.jpg 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/storage/104/rsp-ccm-meeting-8_q7lBWjTjwO.webp 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/storage/105/Ipas-1024x512.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/storage/106/1790996534_mukjyemantri.jpg 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/storage/107/img_7981_fbUmoYxfVg.webp 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/storage/108/two-arrest-jail_vasZWTNXwT.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/storage/109/congress--7-_qPqe0xyrPK.webp 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/storage/110/tell-400x220.jpg 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/storage/111/Parliament-2026-120-400x220.jpg 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/en/news/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-triggers-fuel-shortage-in-mustang 2026-10-03T20:18:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/112/mustang--17-_HAsL1srVsd.jpg 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/storage/113/chiri_MYwkXiEhFu.webp 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/storage/114/SunamSuwalBanapaKabrapalanchock_RSS_17_sambodhan-400x220.jpg 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/storage/115/programee_LFSGu20rK2.webp 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/storage/116/pashupatinath-in-london_0PYarfh5s9.webp 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/storage/117/raswapa-party_wScZcSHSVp.webp 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/storage/118/bipin-acharya-1-1024x576.jpg 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/storage/119/narayani-bagar_A94dFXQ9L9.webp 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/storage/120/deuba-gagan.jpg 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/storage/121/1791006218_ck-20-2017.jpg 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/storage/122/pakrau-arrest-3-400x220.jpg 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/storage/123/1790773332_ashish-20gajurel-20-1-.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/storage/124/1783346911_rabi_balen.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/storage/125/831473366_4509818909230571_7745075416440095534_n-1024x472.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/storage/126/deuba_201768213120_ouAQWEZ5mV.jpg 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/storage/127/RSWP-1791043319.jpg 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/storage/128/congres_bokKf6FVa6.webp 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/storage/129/IMG_1747-400x220.jpeg 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/storage/130/Bazar-1791036908.jpg 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/storage/131/IMG_1756-400x220.jpeg 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/storage/132/summer-love_nobiBWZwUl.webp ‘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/storage/133/asian-game2026-09-24-01-56-39_AppAbZu8G7.webp 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/storage/134/Congress-1791073236.JPG 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/storage/135/narayangadh_butwal_4_tBk4Obq8Ew.jpg 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/storage/136/ghane-gau-lamjung_dpwvDFXBpM.jpg 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/storage/137/484b1207-7791-4b34-a76a-6f593a333bf6-original.jpg 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/storage/138/hpv-khop-photho-original.jpg 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/storage/139/1784544619_cjp.jpg 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/storage/140/pratibhaorawal-400x220.jpg 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/storage/141/collage-5_bwOPLy9Ca6.webp 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/storage/142/jitiya_Albt4fH04g.webp 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/storage/143/1791077153_Attack-20on-20Saudi-20oil-20giant-20Aramco-20near-20Riyadh.jpg 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/storage/144/1791075218_upavokta.jpg 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/storage/145/DEEPAK-GIRI-1024x701.jpg 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/storage/146/sushil-bhatta_lnx9zZ8Bd7.webp 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/storage/147/Narayangadh-butawal-road-400x220.jpg 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/storage/148/nepa_v8FecThKfa.webp 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/storage/149/batulo-jun-400x220.jpg ‘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/storage/150/sidartha-bank-150x150.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/storage/151/1777857719_swasthya-20bima.jpg 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/storage/152/1791086054_urja.jpg 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/storage/153/bidhut_SGoHjRef2x.webp 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/storage/154/UML-CC-2-1024x683-1.jpeg 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/storage/155/SHIVA-CIRCIT-1024x727.jpg 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/storage/156/spain_VU92prWHau.webp 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/storage/157/shankar-tiwari_UHpbOWYFa8.webp 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/storage/158/1747877753_Armed_Police_Force_logo.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/storage/159/congress-khulamanch--7--1790857472.jpg 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/storage/160/congress-mahadhibeshan-1-400x220.jpg 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/storage/161/uml-office-chyasal_18_nebsmbkay5_9QFm6lpYG8.jpg 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/storage/162/congress-mahadhibeshan44-1-400x220.jpg 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/storage/163/The-Nepal-Rastra-Bank.jpg 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/storage/164/govinda-bhattarai_2efjzAarOx.webp 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/storage/165/Karnali-rajmarga-Nepal-Armi.jpg 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/storage/166/khagendra-aachrya-1024x512.jpg 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/storage/167/833219111_28751230167876285_2769520057824528461_n_MxQYWLAgCV.webp 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/storage/168/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-03-at-21.35.53-original.jpg 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/storage/169/benjamin1791090483_5AoCiSbsZQ.webp 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/storage/170/Korala-1-original.jpg 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/storage/171/indu-toronto.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/storage/172/Judo-Clash-at-Aichi-Nagoya-original.jpg 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/storage/173/ai_china1791031979_IIcOq7vaJj.webp 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/storage/174/1788184340_tarkari.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/storage/175/1791081712_1757729364_Jitiya-1200x560.jpg 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/en/news/houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-aramco-oil-infrastructure 2026-10-04T12:36:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/176/HUTHI-ATTACJ-1791081493.jpg 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/storage/177/fluydubai_2BeNhTgoYx.webp 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/storage/178/BHOJPUR-ELECTION_5bvHxkxfFE_HWkELzsZJX.jpg 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/storage/179/825273447_1079723184916909_6930977022200751488_n-original.jpg 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/storage/180/xcMRcDY81d.jpg 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/storage/181/mahalaxmi_wlpjfvlxtm_f0zq7THKdY.webp 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/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-opens-today-at-open-air-venue 2026-10-04T12:37:24+05:45 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/storage/182/congress_xhguMAn2Lv.webp 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/en/news/nepal-police-club-wins-second-madan-bhandari-cup-volleyball-title 2026-10-04T12:37:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/183/827830583_2205815553705984_6023628231758877693_n_hw9rQJ3z1G.webp 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/storage/184/Congress-1791073236.JPG 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/en/news/lalitpur-chamber-election-raju-maharjan-sushan-maharjan-and-bhuminandan-karmacharya-announce-bids 2026-10-04T12:37:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/185/raju_maharjan-1024x547.jpg 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/storage/186/spain_x71oWTJ0YI.webp 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/storage/187/jadugar_Ife0C2Q2tT.webp 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/storage/188/1791006696_eleena.jpg 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/en/news/rita-thapa-magar-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-member-post 2026-10-04T13:12:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/189/rita-thapa_xK2nKYPr3K.jpg 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/storage/190/jsp-rajinama-1024x512.jpg 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/storage/191/chetnarayan-acharya_iYIaesTHG8.webp 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/storage/192/Health-insurece-board-1-1-1024x683.jpg 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/storage/193/829380196_891868497213830_5463536635838253439_n_gKKokvZ6MP.webp 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/storage/194/ishori-1024x680.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/storage/195/sornim_gliCx0qEhM.webp 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/storage/196/congress_LKGavqSuWA.webp 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/storage/197/nepalpress-logo.jpg 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/storage/198/Zhang-Maoming-china-400x220.jpg 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/en/news/nepali-congress-proposes-increasing-office-bearers-to-21 2026-10-04T14:30:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/199/Nepali-congress-jhola-1024x500-1.jpg 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/storage/200/haji_2ufNtx3gA8.webp 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/storage/201/1784650186_oli_prachanda.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/storage/202/CK-Raut-e1710319511267-640x360.webp 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/storage/203/coffe-400x220.jpeg 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/storage/204/trump-400x220.jpg 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/storage/205/health-insurance-bord-_Zn4J8KOgfw.jpg 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/storage/206/AI-original.jpg 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/storage/207/box-original.jpg 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/storage/208/gagan-thapa-3-1024x496.jpg 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/storage/209/10th-national-games-1024x682-1.jpg 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/storage/210/1790663285_New-20Project-20-9-.jpg 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/storage/211/congress-mahadhibeshan-5-400x220.jpg 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/storage/212/1791107613_BHUSAL.jpg 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/storage/213/chitwan_map_hQtNsfDIYC.jpg 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/en/news/minister-gita-chaudhary-calls-for-greater-use-of-bio-and-organic-fertilizers 2026-10-04T16:06:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/214/gita-chaudhary_0OyAeEUvcc.webp 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/storage/215/bazar-400x220.jpeg 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/storage/216/Congress-mahadibasionn--3--1791105129.jpg 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/storage/217/1791108608_Congress-20Bidesh.jpg 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/storage/218/resham-chaudhary_pIAL9q7Lxu.webp 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/storage/219/gururaj_1WOhYLLNqj.webp 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/storage/220/sasmit-pokharel-400x220.jpg 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/storage/221/photo_c6227901_t06uAkdP1N.webp 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/storage/222/RN-Rai-400x220.jpg 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/storage/223/baburam-bhattra-i-1024x512.jpg 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/storage/224/whatsapp-image-2026-_PPB886Lgel.webp 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/storage/225/saradsingh-bhandari_PWRFiUA42W.webp 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/global-ime-bank-agm-approves-10-dividend-for-fy-2082-83 2026-10-02T21:45:13+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/global-ime-bank_gkfwwRDPip.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/kumari-e1790936390300-400x220.jpeg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://republicaimg.nagariknewscdn.com/shared/web/uploads/media/Japan-1790670534.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/savamukh-rp-1024x500-1.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/FOIp9P3PyB.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/nepali-cricket-team.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/vet_UjYrPtl5rT.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790921131_RAIII.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/KGpdkGSu8F.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/sunil-lamsal_UIfgXt4R8z.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/furkekhola_HB1batjYpE.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/prativa-rawal-e1780407766300-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/dp-aryal_YsQixbEP0v.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/nepal-police_z9r7nhiva9_fl6sSC64O3.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/dp-aryal_7Wm4SAJdc8.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/831566027_1085406160948308_3585959231106180868_n-1024x768.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790949812_Pokhara%20University.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/nepal-police_z9r7nhiva9_fl6sSC64O3.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1790956353_muglin.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790941405_Buspark.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1786612718_gas.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790930728_Pakrau%20(1).jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1779790082_balen.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/capture1_IAj6gczJgc.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/swarnim-wagle-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/2msC7XTqW0.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://ajakoartha.cdnsolution.net/media/news/nepse_5uvxdevkfe_3RGjNUux7J.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/sansad_rtdxtumshi_h4qipa0fvp_elQNjZf9Va.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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/en/news/lalbabu-sah-kanu-of-parsa-wins-rs-1-million-taxpayer-incentive-prize 2026-10-03T09:12:18+05:45 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lalbabu.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/825308462_978618251924760_656087617630186705_n_BdPXvY4pYq.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-withdraws-rs-50-billion-through-deposit-auctions 2026-10-03T09:12:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/machhapuchchhre-bank-launches-maya-customer-service-chatbot 2026-10-03T09:12:26+05:45 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/krishi-ban-prayabaran-agriculture_qxjtztjwhp_MNfP8Xc4nV.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/rajendra-prasad-mishra_WwINX93lcC.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://ajakoartha.cdnsolution.net/media/news/whatsapp-image-2026-10-01-at-7.06.14-pm_uuaKMXhJal.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/dhakal-globalime_6DZ0JFHS9H.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://republicaimg.nagariknewscdn.com/shared/web/uploads/media/aid-1790655705.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://nepalviews.cdnsolution.net/np/uploads/2023/01/dividend-labhansha.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Trump1-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NEPSE.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://ajakoartha.cdnsolution.net/media/news/article-3-image_pstAwFqGEh.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/us-iran2_CwtigXk1og.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://english.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Shisir-Khanal-2-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/lukaku-belguim_ePkjgG7yP9.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/ev-gadi_71N4UGwoYP.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1789780141_Trump%20Media%20Ban.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/fuel-400x220.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/3OsYUV0d5g.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-02-at-17.51.04-400x220.jpeg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/madan-bhandari-cup_rW3dMhgpdm.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/petrol_r39QVBpwUM.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nepal-acc-premier-cup.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/ram-bahadur-thapa-badal_YUap5kAubh.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/ckt_xGOlwD7x4f.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/YQqzvyB61L.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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/en/news/australia-job-vacancies-fall-for-second-consecutive-quarter 2026-10-03T09:13:19+05:45 https://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/australia-home.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/jd-vans_2dEXWAOKhi.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/rastriya-abhilekhalaya.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/386069/conversions/Pentagon-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/pramesh-hamal_ME9b21hOIB.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1787986118_1672837264_1623298848_cricketcan-1200x560_20211019121755-1200x560.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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/en/news/nepal-begins-preliminary-work-on-kathmandu-valley-urban-transport-master-plan 2026-10-03T09:13:30+05:45 https://english.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Kathmandu-Valley-transport-master-plan-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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/en/news/nepal-women-s-kabaddi-team-returns-home-with-asian-games-bronze 2026-10-03T09:13:31+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/kabaddi-team_UgrTJo7TI3.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1790925119_New%20Project%20(16).jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/balen2_vNywV9jFBc.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sydney-1024x575.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/bal-govind_VV3vPNlDWa.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790920806_spaceship.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/putin-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fastandfurious.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/kp-oli-10-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/OaUqe4ziTM.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1790839200_New%20Project%20(3).jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/icc_cVbnvzdTdY.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://republicaimg.nagariknewscdn.com/shared/web/uploads/media/Children-1790819631.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tourist-in-Mujstang-1024x599-1.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/japan_lalTnvRRGb.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nepali-cricket-toli-dipendra-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/hiv4_s0UOzgPqAd.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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/en/news/foreign-guests-begin-arriving-for-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention 2026-10-03T09:14:02+05:45 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/en/news/us-expands-military-presence-around-iran-reports-say 2026-10-03T09:14:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-ahead-of-denmark-match 2026-10-03T09:14:05+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/ronaldo_X6RuLIgNLZ.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Mohsin-naqbi.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/sobita-gautam_3EpYWJGwi3.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/803926284_38140197365628507_3487676287570508284_n_UYgwF8jCwM.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 ‘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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/sisir-khanal_vbgo7At3Ai.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/1-sita-badi_D8XkoboXY5.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1790655835_New%20Project%20(7).jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/nepal-china-1_4j94bcYLvF.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/malaysia_MkMg0K3ywn.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/menstruation-symptoms-700x480.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-2026-09-20T145129.286.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/mao-and-xi_9mPXi8Ebda.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/portugal-vs-denmark_HTBIOPfWFJ.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/nepal-india_k4JuJLkynl.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Messi1-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/lebnan-and-isria-flag-mk.png_YeSnnzDSsW.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/yubraj-dulal.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2025/third-party/1790843957_Saff%20Championship.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/chandra-bahadur-kc_nWWCsMInqs.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/385753/conversions/converted_image-(28)-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/ronaldo_X6RuLIgNLZ.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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/en/news/nepal-electricity-authority-to-sell-86-mw-of-surplus-power-to-india 2026-10-03T09:14:34+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/nea-photo_ZdnjuCDm36.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/fullscreen-capture-1012026-25952-pm_p7nvpqn9pN.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Birgunj-Costoms-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/cover-recovered_Jr0cbc8fLb.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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/en/news/nepal-grants-autumn-climbing-permits-to-648-mountaineers-from-69-countries 2026-10-03T09:14:40+05:45 http://english.onlinekhabar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Dhaulagiri_mountain-1024x673.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://images.nagariknewscdn.com/2026/third-party/1790840768_rai%2015.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/setting/banner-image_sPOGzj8QHe.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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/en/news/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-implementation-of-nepal-s-national-climate-change-policy-2083 2026-10-03T09:14:46+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/1790831409-vv4en_onZGEFBM3t.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/stripes-flag-red-line-american-usa-flag-decoration_XRFeLPdkiL.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://nepalviews.cdnsolution.net/np/media/news/ap26265150156918-e17_dWRJD4e6oO.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://nepalviews.cdnsolution.net/np/media/news/samsad_ico4SqSJID.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/ghanashyam-rijal_1T9KWYXFcl.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/indonessia-vs-bangaladesh_U6sCkNF3Zn.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://republicaimg.nagariknewscdn.com/shared/web/uploads/media/Nepal-1790394036.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/825256974_1555397759720874_5723716180448444480_n_fEEQtnnAT5.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/oli-1024x512.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/isreal_ke18P7Sgc4.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/france_3NBV3qKQtr.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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/en/news/nepali-karate-team-returns-to-kathmandu-after-asian-games-and-international-championship 2026-10-03T09:14:58+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/829355980_4488473168058652_1600324412812130779_n_5GkEFyab3k.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/kohli_4y07cG70c8.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://www.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/rasopa-2-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/385790/conversions/samsad-final_heP7zR3xau-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://english.khabarhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Cartoonists-Israel-400x220.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/west-indies-1024x682.webp?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 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://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/tar-bhumigat_FdlwY8FNxg.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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://nepalpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/home-1024x512.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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/rpp-chair-rajendra-lingden-says-nepal-has-gone-off-track 2026-10-04T17:12:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/226/rajendra-lingdeng-400x220.jpg 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/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-questions-government-s-democratic-direction 2026-10-04T17:30:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/227/shankar-pokhrel-5-400x220.jpg 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/storage/228/1791112765_Shankar-20Pokharel.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/storage/229/resham-chaudari-2-400x220.jpg 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/storage/230/1791110127_Purano.jpg 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/storage/231/831235935_1115699314258760_3501005707690659892_n.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/storage/232/biswoprakash_rqvNfBi9Zf.webp 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/storage/233/rabi-bishwoprakeswh-400x220.jpg 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/storage/234/Rabi--400x220.jpg 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://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/386440/conversions/Ravi-Lamichhane-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 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/storage/235/1744627245_bidhaya-20bhandari.jpg 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/storage/236/image-1-150x150.jpg 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/storage/237/Northkoria-original.jpg 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/storage/238/1791113363_biswo.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/storage/239/asian-games1-1024x614-1.jpeg 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/china-made-sugarcane-harvester-replaces-imports-and-enters-global-markets 2026-10-04T18:33:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/240/china_flag_lyrhf4kmYf.jpg 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/russia-urges-foreign-diplomats-and-citizens-to-leave-kyiv-immediately 2026-10-04T18:33:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/241/1791081399_Russia-20Warn.jpg 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/en/news/thousands-protest-spain-s-housing-crisis-and-rising-rents 2026-10-04T18:34:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/242/capture_K91kc44f67.webp 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/storage/243/USA-original.jpg 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/storage/244/whatsapp-image-2026-10-04-at-3.20.06-pm_R0ljkgQla8.webp 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/storage/245/1791042327_UAE-20Prince.jpg 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/storage/246/Puspa-Kamal-Dahal.jpg 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/storage/247/cyber-bureau-cover_S2Ub3j9Iep.jpg 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/storage/248/capture_4l9bSfsxmX.webp 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/storage/249/IMG_5433-1791099250.webp 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/storage/250/1791110033_resham.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/storage/251/kp-oli_B5a0QthWHB.webp 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/storage/252/IMG_1773-400x220.jpeg 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/nepali-congress-to-welcome-15th-convention-guests-with-tree-emblazoned-scarves 2026-10-04T18:34:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/253/Rukh-khada-1791103153.jpg 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/janamorcha-leader-raises-cooperative-fraud-at-nepali-congress-convention-crowd-heckles-ravi-lamichhane 2026-10-04T18:35:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/254/c-1_E1tonjS3fs.webp 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/storage/255/rabi1791106988_b6FyMF4Ji6.webp 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/storage/256/1791112227_Rajendra-20Lingden.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/storage/257/Abdul-Sattar-1024x500-1.jpg 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/storage/258/prabhu1_r9di57GfHC.webp 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/storage/259/1YRH9WtGC3.jpg 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/storage/260/krishna-kumari-basnet_hTa0SmYl7s.webp 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/storage/261/khelkud_JTUph28xs4.webp 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/storage/262/health-insurance-bord-_Zn4J8KOgfw.jpg 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/storage/263/Association-of-Private-Medical-and-Dental-Colleges-of-Nepal-400x220.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/storage/264/swarnim-1024x607.jpg 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/storage/265/1789204576_Harmuz.jpg 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/storage/266/RABI-SUDHUAN-1024x512.jpg 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/storage/267/1791116808_Gagan-20Thapa.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/gagan-thapa-says-musical-chair-politics-fueled-bhadra-23-24-unrest 2026-10-04T18:56:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/268/Gagan-thapa-1024x512.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/dashain-shopping-crowds-grow-in-kathmandu-newroad 2026-10-04T19:17:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/269/Market-400x220.jpeg 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/storage/270/1791118501_Thapa-20Gagan-2012.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/storage/271/kulman-ghising_ZdEHRWqi6B.webp 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/storage/272/dhawal-shamser_GRvKRFKIxK.webp 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/storage/273/donald-trump_VzDZvKlL4F.jpg 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/storage/274/nagar-bus--1--original.jpg 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/storage/275/831235911_1014220815010060_5092392498926658409_n_Zo94s5BL4d.webp 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/storage/276/1000100342-1024x768.jpg 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/storage/277/khotang_deMYPrhSWV.jpg 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/storage/278/tanahun-hydro-thl_bjR85xFmoI.jpg 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/storage/279/balen-sambodhan_aqIgogfuHB.webp 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/storage/280/Devraj-Chalise-1791026982.jpg 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/storage/281/congress-office--1-_jngkj3r13m_7PHWnhfPpk.jpg 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/storage/282/balen-rakshya_iXsGx8JmbL.webp 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/nepali-congress-announces-election-schedule-for-15th-general-convention 2026-10-04T22:42:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/283/congress-adhibeshan_i1R9ogmyhl.webp Nepali Congress Announces Election Schedule for 15th General Convention The Nepali Congress has published its election programme for selecting a new central committee, with voting scheduled for Ashoj 22 at three locations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-central-committee-to-meet-monday-at-khulamanch 2026-10-04T22:42:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/284/congress-office_Gx0xPlD6v4.webp Nepali Congress Central Committee to Meet Monday at Khulamanch The Nepali Congress Central Committee will meet at 10 am Monday at Khulamanch in Kathmandu to discuss reports for the party’s 15th General Convention closed session. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-removes-26-structures-from-firkekhola-s-natural-flow-area 2026-10-04T22:42:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/285/1779632001_firke-20khola.jpg Pokhara Removes 26 Structures from Firkekhola’s Natural Flow Area Pokhara Metropolitan City has removed 26 permanent and temporary structures from the natural flow area of Firkekhola as it prepares to continue clearance toward Gai Ghat and advance a corridor project. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-ready-to-cooperate-with-government-on-necessary-issues-vishwaprakash-sharma 2026-10-04T23:18:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/286/biswoprakash_7f3sHr2OpY.webp Nepali Congress Ready to Cooperate with Government on Necessary Issues: Vishwaprakash Sharma Nepali Congress Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma says the party is ready to work with the government on necessary issues and calls for unity on matters of national interest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-congratulates-gagan-thapa-on-leading-nepali-congress-in-a-new-direction 2026-10-04T23:18:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/baburam-bhattarai-says-post-constitution-politics-has-been-marked-by-government-instability 2026-10-04T23:30:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/287/photo_8fa18711_1HcZzr8Vyc.webp Baburam Bhattarai Says Post-Constitution Politics Has Been Marked by Government Instability Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai said political maneuvering to form and topple governments has continued since Nepal’s constitution was drafted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bidya-devi-bhandari-launches-book-on-ananda-prasad-pokharel-in-kathmandu 2026-10-05T00:30:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/288/biddhya-bhandari-2-400x220.jpg Bidya Devi Bhandari Launches Book on Ananda Prasad Pokharel in Kathmandu Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari said a new book on Ananda Prasad Pokharel explores his political journey, ideology, struggle and leadership. https://patrukar.com/en/news/protests-in-new-delhi-demand-indian-election-commission-chief-s-resignation 2026-10-05T00:30:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/289/india-protest-5_eamaw4xcir_53jOwGsWgO.webp Protests in New Delhi Demand Indian Election Commission Chief’s Resignation Demonstrations continued in New Delhi for a third day on Sunday, with protesters demanding the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation over alleged irregularities in a large-scale voter list revision. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-says-government-is-moving-toward-an-authoritarian-path 2026-10-05T00:30:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/290/Ain-Mahar-1791130799.jpg CPN-UML Says Government Is Moving Toward an Authoritarian Path The CPN-UML has concluded that the government is moving toward an arbitrary and authoritarian path, according to reports published on October 4, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-announces-election-schedule-nomination-filing-set-for-tuesday 2026-10-05T00:36:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/291/gagan-thapa-1-2-400x220.jpg Nepali Congress Announces Election Schedule, Nomination Filing Set for Tuesday The Nepali Congress election committee has announced its election schedule, with the voter list due Monday, nominations on Tuesday morning and voting from Thursday morning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-orders-vote-count-halt-in-nuwakot-2-over-irregularities 2026-10-05T00:36:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/292/congres-nuwakot_LU2tWE0cPz.webp Nepali Congress Orders Vote Count Halt in Nuwakot-2 Over Irregularities The Nepali Congress Central Election Committee has ordered vote counting in Nuwakot constituency-2 to remain suspended following complaints about ballot signatures and box seals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/caan-warns-against-flying-kites-drones-and-balloons-near-tribhuvan-airport 2026-10-05T00:36:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/293/tia_airport_airlines_hussu900.gif CAAN Warns Against Flying Kites, Drones and Balloons Near Tribhuvan Airport The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has warned the public not to fly kites, drones or balloons near Tribhuvan International Airport and its flight paths, citing risks to flight safety. https://patrukar.com/en/news/morang-administration-monitors-4-600-organisations-over-lapsed-renewals 2026-10-05T00:36:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/294/1757851121_Morang-20Prasasan.jpg Morang Administration Monitors 4,600 Organisations Over Lapsed Renewals The District Administration Office in Morang has given around 4,600 organisations two months to update their details and confirm whether they are still operating. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prajwal-adhikari-s-debut-poetry-collection-astitwako-brahmanda-launched-in-kathmandu 2026-10-05T00:36:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/295/Prajwal_adhikari-original.jpg Prajwal Adhikari’s Debut Poetry Collection ‘Astitwako Brahmanda’ Launched in Kathmandu Poet Prajwal Adhikari’s first poetry collection, ‘Astitwako Brahmanda’, was launched at a ceremony held at the Nepal Pragya Pratisthan premises in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-assembly-s-32nd-meeting-scheduled-for-ashoj-22 2026-10-05T00:37:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/296/koshi-pradeshsavako-asthayi-vawan_99LLghZwUJ.jpg Koshi Province Assembly’s 32nd Meeting Scheduled for Ashoj 22 The 32nd meeting of the Koshi Province Assembly’s ninth session is scheduled for Ashoj 22 at 1 pm in Katahari, Biratnagar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahesh-kharel-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-05T00:37:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/up-to-1-5-million-expected-to-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain 2026-10-05T06:03:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/297/Dashain-Agrim-Ticket-Booking-New-Buspark-2076-1.jpg Up to 1.5 Million Expected to Leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain As many as 1.5 million passengers may leave Kathmandu Valley for their home districts during Dashain, while a parliamentary committee report projects departures of up to one million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhapa-boosts-security-along-jhapa-ilam-border-to-curb-smuggling 2026-10-05T06:27:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/298/gHmjp0gqyy.jpg Jhapa Boosts Security Along Jhapa-Ilam Border to Curb Smuggling The District Security Committee Jhapa has stepped up surveillance along the Jhapa-Ilam border to prevent illegal trade and possible revenue leakage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/house-of-representatives-meets-with-five-bills-on-agenda 2026-10-05T06:33:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/299/samsad_9q2zyeYiS3.jpg House of Representatives Meets with Five Bills on Agenda The House of Representatives met at Singha Durbar on Wednesday, with proposals to send three bills to committee and a motion planned on animal disease control legislation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bijauri-kotheri-road-upgrade-underway-in-dang-at-rs-448-7-million 2026-10-05T06:33:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/300/bijauri-kotheri-sadak-400x220.jpg Bijauri–Kotheri Road Upgrade Underway in Dang at Rs 448.7 Million The 15.58-kilometre Bijauri–Kotheri road in Dang is being blacktopped, with drainage construction and culvert installation in their final phase. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-mahadhiveshan-closed-session-begins-today 2026-10-05T06:57:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/301/Congress-1791160647.jpg Nepali Congress Mahadhiveshan Closed Session Begins Today The closed session of the Nepali Congress Mahadhiveshan begins today, with delegates set to discuss reports and the election programme. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-central-committee-meets-at-khullamanch-to-discuss-convention-report 2026-10-05T07:03:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-begins-in-kathmandu-amid-leadership-disputes 2026-10-05T07:03:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/302/gagan-thapa-1024x512.jpg Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Begins in Kathmandu Amid Leadership Disputes The Nepali Congress has begun its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, while disagreements over leadership and legitimacy persist and a parallel convention is being prepared by the Deuba faction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-1-000-sheep-and-goats-arrive-in-jomsom-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-05T07:15:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/303/MKbjlUj0yH.jpg More Than 1,000 Sheep and Goats Arrive in Jomsom Ahead of Dashain A herd of more than 1,000 sheep and goats from upper Dolpa reached Jomsom on Saturday evening as seasonal livestock trade begins in Mustang ahead of Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-climate-week-2026-to-open-friday-with-foreign-minister-shishir-khanal 2026-10-05T07:51:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/304/Kathmandu-Climate-week-press-meet-1024x768.jpg Kathmandu Climate Week 2026 to Open Friday with Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Kathmandu Climate Week 2026 will run from October 2 to 4 at Amrapali Banquet in Naxal, bringing together policymakers, climate experts, communities and international partners. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dolpa-chyangra-reach-pokhara-as-traders-move-goats-toward-kathmandu-for-dashain 2026-10-05T08:03:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/305/chyangra1-1024x599-1.jpg Dolpa Chyangra Reach Pokhara as Traders Move Goats Toward Kathmandu for Dashain Mountain goats from Dolpa are arriving in Pokhara and being transported towards Kathmandu ahead of Dashain, with traders making the journey on foot across Himalayan terrain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sheep-and-goats-arrive-in-pokhara-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-05T08:57:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/306/pokhara-bheda-chyangra_npl-12_JyOwpVmOXK.webp Sheep and Goats Arrive in Pokhara Ahead of Dashain The first batch of sheep and goats for Dashain sales has arrived in Pokhara from Himalayan districts, with animals priced at Rs 21,000 to Rs 40,000 each. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-asks-malaysia-to-remove-25-firms-from-fwcms 2026-10-05T09:21:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/307/malesia_ya9EWXkQSe.jpg Nepal Asks Malaysia to Remove 25 Firms From FWCMS Nepal has asked Malaysia to remove 25 Nepali recruitment firms from its foreign worker system as a dispute over agency designations affects demand-letter certification and recruitment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-numbers-rise-at-annapurna-base-camp-as-weather-clears 2026-10-05T09:27:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/308/ANNAPURNA-BASE-CAMP-1024x512.jpg Tourist Numbers Rise at Annapurna Base Camp as Weather Clears Visitor numbers at Annapurna Base Camp in Kaski have increased after improved weather and the reopening of roads blocked by floods and landslides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-withdraws-all-bombers-from-raf-fairford-in-the-uk 2026-10-05T09:27:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/309/us-bomber_0m9dBfV1Tp.webp US Withdraws All Bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK The United States has withdrawn all of its bombers from RAF Fairford and returned them to home stations in America. Officials have not given a reason for the move. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-arrivals-surge-at-annapurna-base-camp-as-weather-improves 2026-10-05T09:45:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/310/Annapurna-Base-Camp-400x220.jpg Tourist Arrivals Surge at Annapurna Base Camp as Weather Improves Improved weather and reopened roads have drawn more trekkers to Annapurna Base Camp in Kaski, while disruptions to routes in Manang and Manaslu have shifted tourist interest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gandaki-chief-minister-surendra-raj-pandey-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-05T09:57:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/311/surendra-raj-pandey_rxWnrZRgA5.jpg Gandaki Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Vice President Gandaki Province Chief Minister and Nepali Congress central member Surendra Raj Pandey has announced his candidacy for vice president at the party's 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/about-2-500-kg-of-marijuana-seized-in-sunsari-two-arrested 2026-10-05T10:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/312/74470_bEtRVoIald.webp About 2,500 kg of Marijuana Seized in Sunsari, Two Arrested Police arrested a truck driver and co-driver after seizing a large quantity of marijuana concealed in a cauliflower-carrying truck in Inaruwa, Sunsari. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-announces-election-schedule-and-polling-locations 2026-10-05T10:15:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/313/Congress-mahadibasionn--1--1791105129.jpg Nepali Congress Announces Election Schedule and Polling Locations The Nepali Congress has released its election calendar and the locations where voters will cast their ballots. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-and-ravi-lamichhane-trade-barbs-over-congress-trained-rsp-mps 2026-10-05T10:15:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/314/amaresh-gagan_sEu3LPLhP1.jpg Gagan Thapa and Ravi Lamichhane Trade Barbs Over Congress-Trained RSP MPs Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa said 40 to 50 leaders trained by his party are now RSP lawmakers, prompting a sharp response from RSP MP Amresh Kumar Singh. https://patrukar.com/en/news/road-board-nepal-opens-applications-for-executive-director-position 2026-10-05T10:27:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/315/sadak-board_hHprGskNg2.webp Road Board Nepal Opens Applications for Executive Director Position Road Board Nepal is seeking candidates for its executive director post through open competition, with a four-year term and a 15-day application period. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-cadres-gather-at-open-air-theatre-ahead-of-general-convention 2026-10-05T10:51:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/316/congress--10-_vM5qEajubN.webp Nepali Congress Cadres Gather at Open Air Theatre Ahead of General Convention Nepali Congress members are gathering at the Open Air Theatre as preparations, including venue decorations, get underway for the party's general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/extreme-energy-drink-signs-nine-nepal-cricketers-to-team-extreme 2026-10-05T11:03:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/317/1791120335_Xtreme.png Extreme Energy Drink Signs Nine Nepal Cricketers to Team Extreme Extreme Energy Drink has signed nine Nepal national cricket team players to its Team Extreme, aiming to support cricket development and inspire young people to take part in sports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fire-at-bhaktapur-scrap-warehouse-causes-estimated-rs-5-million-in-damage 2026-10-05T11:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/318/BHAKTAPUR-GAS-1024x573.png Fire at Bhaktapur Scrap Warehouse Causes Estimated Rs 5 Million in Damage A fire at a scrap warehouse in Suryabinayak Municipality-8, Bhaktapur, caused an estimated Rs 5 million in damage. No casualties were reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-calls-cabinet-meeting-for-3-pm-today 2026-10-05T11:57:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/319/cabinet-29_31NJRCcYoy.webp PM Balendra Shah Calls Cabinet Meeting for 3 PM Today Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called a Cabinet meeting for 3 PM on Monday at the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Office in Singha Durbar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-army-chief-ashok-raj-sigdel-departs-for-official-uk-visit 2026-10-05T12:12:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/320/pr_WLWbW4Mw6s.webp Nepal Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel Departs for Official UK Visit Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel has departed for the United Kingdom for an official visit scheduled from 19 to 25 Ashoj. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-announces-super-intelligence-force-to-oversee-us-ai-policy 2026-10-05T12:12:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/321/0a6e90b0-c079-11f1-babe-4199b0e7ccea.jpg Trump Announces Super Intelligence Force to Oversee US AI Policy US President Donald Trump has announced a new artificial intelligence task force, the Super Intelligence Force, to support US leadership in AI development and coordinate government engagement with the public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-oil-minister-mohsen-paknejad-resigns-amid-us-naval-blockade 2026-10-05T12:27:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/322/capture_3VkrW3Ls0B.webp Iran Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad Resigns Amid US Naval Blockade Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accepted Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad's resignation and assigned the ministry's responsibilities to the National Iranian Oil Company. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-army-chief-sigdel-departs-for-the-united-kingdom 2026-10-05T12:30:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/jeevan-pariyar-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-05T12:33:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/323/jeevan-pariyar_dhfyztbue1_vICEisOTSc.jpg Jeevan Pariyar Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Vice-President Nepali Congress leader Jeevan Pariyar has announced his candidacy for vice-president at the party’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/germany-pledges-1-billion-euros-in-military-aid-to-ukraine 2026-10-05T12:33:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/324/jarman-chancellor_H5GMUDhY5c.webp Germany Pledges 1 Billion Euros in Military Aid to Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new military aid pledge worth approximately 1 billion euros for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chief-justice-sharma-calls-for-strong-digital-infrastructure-to-keep-justice-running-in-crises 2026-10-05T12:33:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/325/manoj-kumar-sharma_rqdgooSweB.webp Chief Justice Sharma Calls for Strong Digital Infrastructure to Keep Justice Running in Crises Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma said strong digital infrastructure is essential to ensure uninterrupted justice delivery during crises. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-mp-amresh-kumar-singh-criticises-congress-president-gagan-thapa 2026-10-05T12:33:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/326/amresh-.jpg RSP MP Amresh Kumar Singh Criticises Congress President Gagan Thapa Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Amresh Kumar Singh has urged Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa to take responsibility for the party’s present condition, as its general convention got underway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-leaders-announce-candidacies-for-general-secretary-posts 2026-10-05T12:34:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/327/yogendra-praskas-1024x512.jpg Nepali Congress Leaders Announce Candidacies for General Secretary Posts Tejulal Chaudhary has announced a bid for general secretary from the Tharu cluster, while incumbent leaders Yagendra Chaudhary and Prakash Rasaili Snehi want to continue in their posts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/university-of-sydney-scientists-develop-method-to-test-lab-grown-embryo-models 2026-10-05T12:34:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/328/embryo_EGwan2jLFB.webp University of Sydney Scientists Develop Method to Test Lab-Grown Embryo Models Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a method to assess how closely lab-grown biological models resemble real human embryos during early development. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-to-hear-durga-prasai-s-habeas-corpus-petition-today 2026-10-05T12:34:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/329/durga-prasain_qYApGAsuUI.jpg Supreme Court to Hear Durga Prasai’s Habeas Corpus Petition Today A joint bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Bal Krishna Dhakal is scheduled to hear medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai’s habeas corpus petition at the Supreme Court today. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahalakshmi-upadhyay-dina-announces-nepali-congress-general-secretary-bid 2026-10-05T12:34:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/pti-supporters-march-toward-islamabad-demanding-imran-khan-s-release 2026-10-05T12:34:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/330/ehSpj5IB40.jpg PTI Supporters March Toward Islamabad Demanding Imran Khan’s Release More than 5,000 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters began marching from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa toward Islamabad on Sunday, calling for former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s release. https://patrukar.com/en/news/42-indian-workers-rescued-from-brick-kiln-in-rautahat 2026-10-05T12:34:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/331/1791172922_Itta.jpg 42 Indian Workers Rescued from Brick Kiln in Rautahat Police rescued 42 Indian workers stranded at the Madina brick kiln in Rautahat after their contractor became unreachable and handed them over to Indian border authorities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-shrestha-directs-nea-to-simplify-digital-electricity-bill-payments 2026-10-05T12:34:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/332/1791175020_urja.jpg Minister Shrestha Directs NEA to Simplify Digital Electricity Bill Payments Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has instructed the Nepal Electricity Authority to expand and simplify digital electricity bill payments through mobile phones. https://patrukar.com/en/news/world-egg-day-marked-in-chitwan-with-week-long-awareness-programmes 2026-10-05T12:34:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/333/eggs-packed-400x220.jpg World Egg Day Marked in Chitwan With Week-Long Awareness Programmes The Nepal Layers' Poultry Farmers Association is holding week-long programmes in Chitwan to promote egg consumption and highlight eggs' nutritional and health benefits. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-set-up-48-passenger-help-desks-for-festival-travel 2026-10-05T12:34:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/334/1790948354_yatru-20sayata-20kachha-20-2-.jpg Nepal Police Set Up 48 Passenger Help Desks for Festival Travel Nepal Police have established passenger help desks at 48 locations and stepped up public transport monitoring to assist travellers during the festival season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-chief-minister-karki-urges-people-to-donate-eyes-after-death 2026-10-05T12:34:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/335/cm-karki-original.jpg Koshi Chief Minister Karki Urges People to Donate Eyes After Death Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki has urged people to pledge posthumous eye donation, saying donated corneas can help restore sight. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-layers-poultry-association-marks-world-egg-day-with-week-long-programmes 2026-10-05T12:34:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/336/egg_WxMacl4hYZ.webp Nepal Layers Poultry Association Marks World Egg Day with Week-Long Programmes The Nepal Layers Poultry Association is holding week-long programmes in Chitwan and Kathmandu to promote awareness of eggs’ nutritional and health benefits. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resunga-zip-line-and-sky-cycling-pass-final-test 2026-10-05T12:34:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/337/kYpSdA8yhr.jpg Resunga Zip Line and Sky Cycling Pass Final Test The final test of Resunga's 568-metre zip line and 110-metre sky cycling facility at Garjurama has been completed successfully, the municipality says. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fire-destroys-plastic-pellet-factory-in-bhaktapur-causing-over-rs-4-million-in-damage 2026-10-05T12:34:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/338/PiPeavWdB0.jpg Fire Destroys Plastic Pellet Factory in Bhaktapur, Causing Over Rs 4 Million in Damage A fire at BK Suppliers in Jagati, Bhaktapur, was brought under control after about two hours with help from firefighters and local residents. https://patrukar.com/en/news/disease-infection-in-banke-paddy-fields-raises-farmers-concerns 2026-10-05T12:34:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/339/dhan-kheti-2-400x220.jpeg Disease Infection in Banke Paddy Fields Raises Farmers’ Concerns Farmers in Banke are worried after paddy plants at the fruiting stage began drying up amid an infection marked by spreading water-soaked spots on leaves. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-non-political-civil-campaign-to-be-announced-in-lalitpur 2026-10-05T12:35:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/340/naya-nagarik-aviyan_V69Stm3zZW.webp New Non-Political Civil Campaign to Be Announced in Lalitpur A new civil campaign led by former minister Surendra Pandey, Hridayesh Tripathi and Deepakumar Upadhyay is set to be announced in Lalitpur on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-finishes-36th-at-20th-asian-games-with-two-bronze-medals 2026-10-05T12:35:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/341/kabaddi-1791166175.jpeg Nepal Finishes 36th at 20th Asian Games with Two Bronze Medals Nepal placed 36th at the 20th Asian Games, earning two bronze medals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-federal-parliament-committees-to-meet-today 2026-10-05T12:35:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-invites-bids-to-print-300-million-two-rupee-coins 2026-10-05T12:35:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/342/rastra-bank_vxumnq1vew_XPAMFYgMym.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank Invites Bids to Print 300 Million Two-Rupee Coins Nepal Rastra Bank has invited international bids from qualified security printing firms to design, produce, supply and deliver 300 million two-rupee coins. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-withdraws-bomber-aircraft-from-british-military-base 2026-10-05T12:35:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/343/FIRTA-1791169069.jpg US Withdraws Bomber Aircraft from British Military Base Reports say the United States has withdrawn bomber aircraft from a military base in Britain, but the base, number of aircraft and reason for the move were not specified. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-gita-chaudhary-inspects-rain-damaged-banana-farms 2026-10-05T12:35:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/344/gita-chaudari-3-400x220.png Minister Gita Chaudhary Inspects Rain-Damaged Banana Farms Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary visited parts of Rupandehi, Kapilvastu and Nawalparasi to assess rainfall damage to banana farming and hear farmers’ concerns. https://patrukar.com/en/news/amlekhgunj-depot-automates-fuel-loading-cuts-process-to-about-10-minutes 2026-10-05T12:35:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/345/oil-nigum-cover-amlekhgunj_piWGRmvUFN.webp Amlekhgunj Depot Automates Fuel Loading, Cuts Process to About 10 Minutes Nepal Oil Corporation's Amlekhgunj Depot in Bara has shifted to a fully automated system, reducing fuel tanker loading work from hours to about 10 minutes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fire-at-bhaktapur-plastic-granule-factory-causes-more-than-rs-4-million-in-damage 2026-10-05T12:35:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/346/IMG_1995-original.jpg Fire at Bhaktapur Plastic Granule Factory Causes More Than Rs 4 Million in Damage A fire at VK Suppliers, a plastic granule factory in Jagati, Bhaktapur, caused estimated damage of more than Rs 4 million on Monday morning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sheep-and-mountain-goats-arrive-in-pokhara-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-05T12:36:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/20th-asian-games-conclude-in-aichi-nagoya-doha-to-host-2030-edition 2026-10-05T12:36:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/347/asian-games-150x150.png 20th Asian Games Conclude in Aichi-Nagoya, Doha to Host 2030 Edition The 20th Asian Games ended in Nagoya after 16 days of competition, with the closing ceremony handing the Games flag to Doha, host of the 21st edition in 2030. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sufyan-nadiadwala-trends-online-for-resemblance-to-salman-khan 2026-10-05T12:36:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/348/salman-copy-1024x614.jpg Sufyan Nadiadwala Trends Online for Resemblance to Salman Khan Sufyan Nadiadwala, the younger son of producer Sajid Nadiadwala, has drawn social media attention for his resemblance to Bollywood star Salman Khan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/portugal-beat-norway-to-become-first-team-through-to-nations-league-quarterfinals 2026-10-05T12:36:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/349/Portugal-1791169760.jpg Portugal Beat Norway to Become First Team Through to Nations League Quarterfinals Portugal defeated Norway to become the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-gautam-says-legal-stability-key-to-investment 2026-10-05T12:38:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/350/sobita-2.jpg Minister Gautam Says Legal Stability Key to Investment Law Minister Sobita Gautam says predictable laws and confidence that agreements will be honored are essential to investment and development in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-mahabir-pun-calls-for-skills-research-and-innovation-alongside-education 2026-10-05T12:39:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/351/mahabir-pun_fhwwgIuM2M.jpg Minister Mahabir Pun Calls for Skills, Research and Innovation Alongside Education Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Mahabir Pun said formal education alone does not guarantee employment and urged students to develop practical skills, pursue research and foster innovation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-prison-term-limit-cannot-be-used-to-deny-parole 2026-10-05T12:39:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/352/court_obvtnqrzqc_0uAyV7teqq.jpg Nepal Supreme Court: Prison Term Limit Cannot Be Used to Deny Parole Nepal’s Supreme Court has ruled that prisoners serving sentences in multiple cases cannot be denied parole solely because a maximum prison term, or kaid had, has been set under the law. https://patrukar.com/en/news/study-of-26-myagdi-landslides-warns-of-risk-in-beni-bazaar-s-new-road 2026-10-05T12:39:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/353/PAHIRO-1791163031.jpg Study of 26 Myagdi Landslides Warns of Risk in Beni Bazaar’s New Road A field study of 26 landslides in Myagdi district warns that cracked ground in Beni Bazaar’s New Road area could slide and that a recent landslide may become active again. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-proposes-32-venues-for-10th-national-games-20-in-surkhet 2026-10-05T12:39:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/354/10th-1791162331.jpg Karnali Proposes 32 Venues for 10th National Games, 20 in Surkhet Karnali Province has proposed 32 venues for the 10th National Games, with 20 of them located in Surkhet, as it prepares to host the multi-sport event. https://patrukar.com/en/news/subsidised-rice-sales-begin-in-nepalgunj-ahead-of-dashain-tihar-and-chhath 2026-10-05T12:39:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/355/chamal_khadanna_KmMjTjhGnz.jpg Subsidised Rice Sales Begin in Nepalgunj Ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath The Food Management and Trading Company Limited is offering a Rs 500-per-quintal discount on all types of rice in Nepalgunj, with a target of selling 100 quintals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-damaged-bakaiya-road-to-reopen-before-dashain 2026-10-05T12:40:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/356/makawanpur_u1HVdNoaEH.jpg Rain-Damaged Bakaiya Road to Reopen Before Dashain Repair and cleanup work has begun on the rain-damaged Suda-Jyamire road in Bakaiya Rural Municipality-6, with officials aiming to reopen it before Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/zipline-and-sky-cycling-trials-completed-successfully-at-resunga-s-garjura 2026-10-05T12:45:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/357/202610051108-59dcba03-78fa-41e9-8177-b60de9849df9-1024x768.jpeg Zipline and Sky Cycling Trials Completed Successfully at Resunga’s Garjura Resunga Municipality says final trials of the zipline and sky cycling facilities at Garjura in Gulmi were successful, completing preparations for the adventure tourism infrastructure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-members-appointed-to-nepal-pharmacy-and-nursing-councils 2026-10-05T12:51:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/358/1791179257_niukti.jpg Four Members Appointed to Nepal Pharmacy and Nursing Councils Four members were appointed to each of Nepal’s Pharmacy and Nursing Councils and took their oaths before Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chief-justice-calls-judicial-council-meeting-to-fill-four-supreme-court-vacancies 2026-10-05T13:15:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/359/Nyayaparishad-400x220.jpg Chief Justice Calls Judicial Council Meeting to Fill Four Supreme Court Vacancies Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma has called a Judicial Council meeting for Tuesday at 1 pm to discuss recommendations for four vacant Supreme Court judge posts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-says-disaster-management-continues-through-inter-government-coordination 2026-10-05T13:27:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/360/1790037943_Balendra.jpg PM Balen Shah Says Disaster Management Continues Through Inter-Government Coordination Prime Minister Balen Shah says disaster management work has continued since Bhadra 10 through coordination among federal, provincial and local governments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-says-more-office-bearer-posts-are-about-expanding-party-work 2026-10-05T13:27:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/361/congress-1-1024x716.png Nepali Congress Says More Office-Bearer Posts Are About Expanding Party Work Nepali Congress spokesperson Devraj Chalise says the party’s decision to add office-bearer and central member posts is intended to expand its working scope, not manage or produce leaders. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dila-sangrauli-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-women-general-secretary 2026-10-05T13:27:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/362/dila-sangraula-1024x683.jpg Dila Sangrauli Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Women General Secretary Nepali Congress leader Dila Sangrauli has announced her candidacy for the women general secretary post at the party's 15th general convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/middle-east-crude-exports-rise-despite-strait-of-hormuz-attacks 2026-10-05T13:43:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/363/strait-of-hormuz-400x220.jpg Middle East Crude Exports Rise Despite Strait of Hormuz Attacks Crude oil exports from the Middle East, excluding Iran, topped 18 million barrels per day in recent days, according to maritime traffic monitor Kepler. https://patrukar.com/en/news/leapmotor-sets-global-record-with-105-656-deliveries-in-september 2026-10-05T13:57:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/364/Leap_unit_sold_landscape-150x150.png Leapmotor Sets Global Record with 105,656 Deliveries in September Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor delivered a record 105,656 vehicles worldwide in September 2026, with third-quarter deliveries reaching 310,052. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-closed-session-begins-in-three-clusters 2026-10-05T14:14:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/365/202610051341-138a81bf-bd64-48b8-a0f6-6410ea3d0ade_medium_SnHUaEjI92.jpg Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Closed Session Begins in Three Clusters The Nepali Congress closed session has begun in Kathmandu, with delegates divided into the Himal, Pahad and Madhes-Tarai clusters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-s-global-development-initiative-completes-five-years-un-official-says 2026-10-05T14:42:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/366/china-flag-400x220.jpg China's Global Development Initiative Completes Five Years, UN Official Says A senior UN official says China's Global Development Initiative is increasingly focused on practical support for developing countries, helping them share partnerships, knowledge and resources. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-dilli-harijan-begins-second-hunger-strike-over-unmet-intern-doctor-demands 2026-10-05T14:56:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/367/doctor-protest-2-1781334688.jpg Dr Dilli Harijan Begins Second Hunger Strike Over Unmet Intern Doctor Demands Dr Dilli Harijan has resumed a hunger strike, saying the government has not implemented agreements on allowances and facilities for intern and resident doctors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/injured-motorcyclist-arrested-with-six-shot-pistol-in-sarlahi 2026-10-05T15:15:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/368/pakraua-1024x512.jpg Injured Motorcyclist Arrested With Six-Shot Pistol in Sarlahi Police arrested a 33-year-old motorcyclist after finding a six-shot pistol on him following an accident in Kabilasi Municipality, Sarlahi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kiran-kc-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-05T15:27:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/369/kiran-kc_LAvK3TxoUr.webp Kiran KC Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Youth leader and entrepreneur Kiran KC has announced his candidacy for central member in the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/transport-department-calls-tuesday-meeting-on-dashain-advance-bus-tickets 2026-10-05T15:27:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/370/dashain-ticket_QbAjh8T5Q0.jpg Transport Department Calls Tuesday Meeting on Dashain Advance Bus Tickets The Department of Transport Management has invited transport entrepreneurs, labour organisations and traffic police to discuss advance bus ticket booking ahead of Dashain, Deepawali and Chhath. https://patrukar.com/en/news/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-sites-draw-condemnation-as-yemen-government-reports-counterstrikes 2026-10-06T12:35:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/516/Attack--400x220.jpg Houthi Attacks on Saudi Sites Draw Condemnation as Yemen Government Reports Counterstrikes Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed missile and drone attacks on sites in Saudi Arabia, prompting condemnation from Riyadh. Yemen's internationally recognised government said it carried out strikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa and Saada. https://patrukar.com/en/news/reports-foiled-flydubai-hijack-attempt-targeted-israel-s-ben-gurion-airport 2026-10-06T12:36:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/517/fly-dubai_KDb4END2bo.webp Reports: Foiled Flydubai Hijack Attempt Targeted Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport Reports say Ben Gurion International Airport was the main target of a foiled hijack attempt aboard Flydubai flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. https://patrukar.com/en/news/anurag-khadka-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-member-post 2026-10-06T12:36:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/518/anuraj-khadka_fwhxklWmwz.webp Anurag Khadka to Contest Nepali Congress Central Member Post Anurag Khadka, a Lumbini Province Assembly member and son of late Nepali Congress leader Khumbahadur Khadka, plans to contest for central member at the party’s 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ghandruk-tourism-recovers-after-birethanti-ghandruk-road-reopens 2026-10-06T12:36:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/519/Ghandruk-RSS-e1791260990176-400x220.jpg Ghandruk Tourism Recovers After Birethanti-Ghandruk Road Reopens Tourist arrivals in Ghandruk, Kaski, are gradually increasing after the Birethanti-Ghandruk road reopened following floods and landslides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-planners-forum-calls-for-dedicated-mountain-climate-fund 2026-10-06T12:36:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/520/min-bahadur-shahi_pph5Itewp5.webp Former Planners Forum Calls for Dedicated Mountain Climate Fund The Former Planners Forum has urged the government to advocate globally for a dedicated climate fund for mountain regions heavily affected by climate change. https://patrukar.com/en/news/disease-outbreak-hits-orange-orchards-in-bhojpur-as-unripe-fruits-fall 2026-10-06T12:36:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/521/Oranges-Bhojpur-e1791247707914-400x220.jpg Disease Outbreak Hits Orange Orchards in Bhojpur as Unripe Fruits Fall Farmers in Bhojpur are concerned after orange fruits began turning yellow, rotting and falling from trees before reaching maturity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-mark-world-sight-day-on-thursday-with-eye-health-events 2026-10-06T12:36:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/522/1791255781_New-20Project-20-12-.jpg Nepal to Mark World Sight Day on Thursday with Eye Health Events Nepal will observe World Sight Day on Thursday, Ashoj 22, with programmes across the country under the slogan “Let us love our eyes, protect our vision.” https://patrukar.com/en/news/swift-technology-wins-ime-group-synergy-cup-2083 2026-10-06T12:36:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/523/ime_u3JTqc14Wh.webp Swift Technology Wins IME Group Synergy Cup 2083 Swift Technology defeated IME Warriors 5-1 in the final at Dhanwantari Futsal Ground in Kathmandu to win the IME Group Synergy Cup 2083. https://patrukar.com/en/news/talbarahi-temple-reconstruction-completed-to-reopen-to-devotees-on-ghatasthapana 2026-10-06T12:36:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/524/1791257144_New-20Project-20-13-.jpg Talbarahi Temple Reconstruction Completed, to Reopen to Devotees on Ghatasthapana The historic Talbarahi Bhagwati Temple in the middle of Phewa Lake in Pokhara has completed reconstruction and will welcome devotees from Ghatasthapana on Ashoj 25. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traditional-bhajan-in-panauti-preserved-in-some-places-at-risk-in-others 2026-10-06T12:36:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/525/1791263101_New-20Project-20-4-.jpg Traditional Bhajan in Panauti: Preserved in Some Places, at Risk in Others Traditional bhajan fills the old alleys of historic Panauti during Chaturmas, but reports say the practice is being passed down in some places and facing a crisis in others. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-province-issues-13-point-deukhuri-declaration-on-health-reform 2026-10-06T12:36:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/526/73517-original.jpg Lumbini Province Issues 13-Point Deukhuri Declaration on Health Reform Lumbini Province issued a 13-point Deukhuri Declaration to promote quality, accessible and technology-friendly health services and uphold citizens’ right to health. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-committee-meets-to-discuss-disasters-and-climate-impacts 2026-10-06T12:36:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/sikles-hydropower-proposes-12-706-bonus-share-dividend 2026-10-06T12:36:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/527/Untitled-design-7-2-150x150.png Sikles Hydropower Proposes 12.706% Bonus Share Dividend Sikles Hydropower has proposed a 12.706 percent bonus share dividend and a 0.669 percent cash dividend for tax purposes, subject to regulatory and AGM approval. https://patrukar.com/en/news/judicial-council-meeting-scheduled-amid-political-and-crime-related-developments 2026-10-06T12:36:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/528/supreme-court-1787380948.jpg Judicial Council Meeting Scheduled Amid Political and Crime-Related Developments A meeting of Nepal's Judicial Council is scheduled to be held, according to a report published on October 6, 2026. Details about the agenda and participants have not been provided. https://patrukar.com/en/news/world-bank-projects-nepal-s-economic-growth-at-3-7-after-rasuwa-flood 2026-10-06T12:58:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/devraj-chalise-chandra-bhandari-announce-nepali-congress-vice-president-candidacies 2026-10-06T13:04:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-he-is-in-no-rush-to-resume-trade-talks-with-canada 2026-10-06T13:10:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/529/trump_wnQdMlHwQi.webp Trump Says He Is in No Rush to Resume Trade Talks with Canada Donald Trump says the United States is in no hurry to restart trade talks with Canada, accusing Ottawa of treating Washington unfairly and calling for honesty before a future agreement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nine-workers-injured-as-tractor-plunges-120-metres-off-highway-in-doti 2026-10-06T13:16:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/530/acc_MdT9nqve8f.webp Nine Workers Injured as Tractor Plunges 120 Metres off Highway in Doti A tractor carrying workers lost control on the Bheemdatta Highway in Doti on Tuesday morning and fell about 120 metres off the road, injuring nine people. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-convention-candidate-registration-begins-in-kathmandu 2026-10-06T13:28:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/531/congress_v6ACoOrzd2.webp Nepali Congress 15th Convention: Candidate Registration Begins in Kathmandu Candidate registration has begun for the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention, with the election committee outlining nomination forms, proposer and supporter details, and verification procedures. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-sets-document-requirements-for-convention-candidates 2026-10-06T13:28:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/532/congress-ummedwari-maninayan-1791271211.jpg Nepali Congress Sets Document Requirements for Convention Candidates Nepali Congress says all aspirants contesting positions at its upcoming general convention must submit specified documents when registering their candidacies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nawalpur-reports-277-snakebite-cases-in-two-months 2026-10-06T13:46:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/533/Snake-Bite-400x220.jpg Nawalpur Reports 277 Snakebite Cases in Two Months Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta East) recorded 277 snakebite cases during Shrawan and Bhadra, with Kawasoti Municipality reporting the highest number. https://patrukar.com/en/news/communication-ministry-signs-performance-agreements-for-fy-2083-84 2026-10-06T13:58:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/534/1791271743_New-20Project-20-2-.jpg Communication Ministry Signs Performance Agreements for FY 2083/84 Information and Communication Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina and Communication Secretary Rajendra Kumar Poudel signed a performance agreement in Kathmandu for fiscal year 2083/84. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-yet-to-approve-reopening-of-tatopani-border-minister-lamsal-says 2026-10-06T14:10:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/535/sunil-lamsal_1WdmMvCnD4.webp China Yet to Approve Reopening of Tatopani Border, Minister Lamsal Says Nepal is ready to resume operations at the Tatopani border crossing, but is awaiting China's decision, Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal says. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rasuwa-flood-victims-to-be-resettled-before-dashain-minister-says 2026-10-06T14:16:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/536/samsadiya-bses-samitee-1024x512.jpg Rasuwa Flood Victims to Be Resettled Before Dashain, Minister Says Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal says Rasuwa flood victims will be resettled in safe locations before Dashain, with tenders for rebuilding damaged structures to be called before the festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/annapurna-circuit-trek-route-reopens-after-snow-clearance 2026-10-06T14:16:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/537/Annapurna-circuit.jpg Annapurna Circuit Trek Route Reopens After Snow Clearance The Thorong La Pass trail linking Manang and Mustang has reopened after about 20 people cleared snow from the route. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhapa-district-administration-office-launches-seven-faceless-services 2026-10-06T14:28:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/538/DAO-JHAPA-1-1024x537.jpg Jhapa District Administration Office Launches Seven Faceless Services The District Administration Office in Jhapa has started offering seven services without requiring service seekers to visit the office in person. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cycling-gains-popularity-among-young-people-in-dharan 2026-10-06T14:28:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/539/gLAgVUgEfq.jpg Cycling Gains Popularity Among Young People in Dharan Young people in Dharan are increasingly taking up cycling on city roads, nearby hills and rural routes for health, sport and tourism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-plans-ordinance-to-amend-law-on-declaring-disaster-missing-persons-dead 2026-10-06T14:58:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/540/sobita-1-400x220.jpg Nepal Plans Ordinance to Amend Law on Declaring Disaster-Missing Persons Dead Law Minister Sobita Gautam says the government is preparing an ordinance to amend legal provisions for declaring people missing in floods and other disasters dead and registering their deaths. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pradeep-paudel-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-06T15:16:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/541/1791277350_Pradip-20Poudel.jpg Pradeep Paudel Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress General Secretary Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradeep Paudel has filed his candidacy to retain the post at the party’s 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kumari-bank-partners-with-women-entrepreneurs-federation-nepal 2026-10-06T15:16:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/542/1000146109jpg_N6PnmIGoD2.webp Kumari Bank Partners with Women Entrepreneurs Federation Nepal Kumari Bank Limited has signed a partnership agreement with the Women Entrepreneurs Federation Nepal to support women's economic empowerment, sustainable finance and enterprise development. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-fast-track-legal-amendments-for-disaster-missing-persons 2026-10-06T15:16:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/543/Suvash-kumar-bhattarai-1024x599-1.jpg Nepal to Fast-Track Legal Amendments for Disaster Missing Persons Nepal’s Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs is preparing fast-track legal amendments to address complications in registering the deaths of people missing in climate-induced disasters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manojmani-acharya-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-06T15:16:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/544/manoj-mani_EfujEhHgVx.webp Manojmani Acharya Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress General Secretary Manojmani Acharya registered his candidacy for general secretary at the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention, contesting from the Khas Arya group. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-coordination-urged-to-improve-child-cancer-treatment-in-nepal 2026-10-06T15:17:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/545/Pic-150x150.jpeg National Coordination Urged to Improve Child Cancer Treatment in Nepal A Kathmandu symposium concluded that Nepal needs an integrated national approach, stronger coordination and wider access to treatment for children with cancer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-advance-bus-ticket-booking-to-open-on-october-9 2026-10-06T15:40:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/546/Public-Bus-2-1024x684-1.jpg Dashain Advance Bus Ticket Booking to Open on October 9 Advance booking for public transport tickets for Dashain, Tihar and Chhath will open on October 9, the Department of Transport Management has announced. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-closed-session-discussions-conclude 2026-10-06T15:58:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/547/newskarkahna-news933300..jpeg Nepali Congress 15th General Convention: Closed-Session Discussions Conclude The third day of closed-session discussions at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention concluded, with representatives from seven provinces taking part. Party chair Gagan Thapa is scheduled to address the convention tomorrow. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-court-orders-durga-prasai-s-release-on-rs-200-000-bail 2026-10-06T16:16:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/548/durga-prasai_npl--9-_76RVE2YkUt.webp Kathmandu Court Orders Durga Prasai’s Release on Rs 200,000 Bail Kathmandu District Court has ordered medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai’s release on Rs 200,000 bail in an electronic transactions case. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-horror-film-festival-selects-26-films-from-21-countries 2026-10-06T16:16:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/549/kathmandu-horror-film-fest-1791195860_sPPSosFdRM.webp Kathmandu Horror Film Festival Selects 26 Films from 21 Countries The second Kathmandu Horror Film Festival will screen 26 films from 21 countries, including eight feature films and 18 shorts, from October 30 to November 1. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bishwaprakash-sharma-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-senior-vice-chair 2026-10-06T16:28:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/550/Bishwaprakash-Sharma-1784806368.jpg Bishwaprakash Sharma Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress Senior Vice Chair Bishwaprakash Sharma has filed his candidacy for the Nepali Congress senior vice-chair position as the party's internal process continues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-province-to-present-2083-84-budget-on-wednesday 2026-10-06T16:40:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/551/SUDURPASCHIM-1024x512.jpg Sudurpashchim Province to Present 2083/84 Budget on Wednesday The Sudurpashchim Province government is preparing to present its budget for fiscal year 2083/84 at the Provincial Assembly meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 5 pm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nabaraj-tripathi-uses-robot-to-seek-votes-at-nepali-congress-convention 2026-10-06T16:46:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/552/nawaraj-robot.jpg Nabaraj Tripathi Uses Robot to Seek Votes at Nepali Congress Convention Engineer and central member candidate Nabaraj Tripathi used a robot to campaign among delegates at the 15th Nepali Congress convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sebon-approves-rs-1-69-billion-ipo-for-him-parvat-hydropower 2026-10-06T16:46:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/553/sebon_0jdj01eogY.jpg SEBON Approves Rs 1.69 Billion IPO for Him Parvat Hydropower Nepal’s Securities Board has approved Him Parvat Hydropower Company’s IPO, ending a gap of about six months since the last approval. https://patrukar.com/en/news/heavy-rain-disrupts-nepali-congress-general-convention-in-kathmandu 2026-10-06T16:46:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/554/1791280348_oot.jpg Heavy Rain Disrupts Nepali Congress General Convention in Kathmandu Heavy rain and hail disrupted the third day of the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention at the National Assembly premises, affecting closed-session activities and candidate nominations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/binod-chaudhary-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-06T16:46:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/555/binod-chaudhari-1791273630.jpg Binod Chaudhary Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress Vice-President Binod Chaudhary has registered his candidacy for the Nepali Congress vice-president post reserved for the inclusive category. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deepchandra-regmi-promoted-to-deputy-ceo-of-global-ime-bank 2026-10-06T16:58:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/556/dipendra-regmi-1024x582.jpg Deepchandra Regmi Promoted to Deputy CEO of Global IME Bank Global IME Bank has promoted Assistant Chief Executive Officer Deepchandra Regmi to Deputy Chief Executive Officer. He began his banking career at Standard Chartered Bank Nepal in 2007. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dilliram-subedi-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-06T16:58:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/557/dilliram-subedi.jpg Dilliram Subedi Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress General Secretary Nepali Congress youth leader and Gandaki Province Assembly member Dilliram Subedi has filed his candidacy for the open general secretary post at the party’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-court-orders-durga-prasai-s-release-on-rs-200-000-bail-2 2026-10-06T16:58:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/558/durga-parsai-4-1-400x220.jpg Kathmandu Court Orders Durga Prasai’s Release on Rs 200,000 Bail The Kathmandu District Court has ordered the release of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai on Rs 200,000 bail in an electronic transaction case. https://patrukar.com/en/news/francis-halzen-wins-2026-nobel-prize-in-physics 2026-10-06T16:58:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/559/francis-halzen_SlvwJbVID6.webp Francis Halzen Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics Francis Halzen, affiliated with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of cosmic origin. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lalitpur-mayor-chiribabu-maharjan-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-06T16:58:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/560/chiribabu_hAHHGQNBCN.webp Lalitpur Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Lalitpur Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan has filed his nomination for Nepali Congress central member under the open category at the party’s 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-santosh-upadhyay-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-06T17:04:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/561/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-06-at-16.49.40-original.jpg Dr. Santosh Upadhyay Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress General Secretary Nepali Congress youth leader and physician Dr. Santosh Upadhyay has announced his candidacy for General Secretary at the party’s 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-in-talks-with-china-to-reopen-tatopani-border-crossing 2026-10-06T17:28:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/562/Sunil-1787300005.webp Nepal in Talks with China to Reopen Tatopani Border Crossing Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal says Nepal has restored the road to the Tatopani border point and is in near-daily discussions with China about reopening it. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kamala-river-bridge-nears-completion-set-to-open-in-mangsir 2026-10-06T17:28:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/563/kamala-pul--1-_VGStwoFyRc.jpg Kamala River Bridge Nears Completion, Set to Open in Mangsir Construction of the Kamala River bridge connecting Dhanusha and Siraha districts has reached its final stage, with authorities accelerating work to bring it into operation in Mangsir. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-says-ujyalo-nepal-party-will-form-bagmati-government-after-polls 2026-10-06T17:40:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/564/kulman-ghising2_QE21QaoTQl.webp Kulman Ghising Says Ujyalo Nepal Party Will Form Bagmati Government After Polls Ujyalo Nepal Party chairman Kulman Ghising says his party has laid the groundwork to form the Bagmati Province government after the upcoming provincial assembly election. https://patrukar.com/en/news/judicial-council-recommends-four-high-court-judges-for-supreme-court 2026-10-06T17:46:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/565/supreme_court_by_subash_2_zjyyrbs4rc_htfqd5jqns_MuSnJbEeF8.jpg Judicial Council Recommends Four High Court Judges for Supreme Court The Judicial Council has recommended Dr. Ratna Bahadur Bagchand, Chandra Bahadur Saru, Janak Pandey and Gokarna Dangi for appointment to the Supreme Court. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-to-begin-distributing-identity-cards-to-registered-farmers 2026-10-06T17:58:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/566/krishi-ban-prayabaran-agriculture_qxjtztjwhp_MNfP8Xc4nV.jpg Government to Begin Distributing Identity Cards to Registered Farmers The government is preparing to issue identity cards to farmers on the registration list, starting in municipalities where registration has been completed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/press-council-bill-2083-sent-to-law-ministry-for-feedback 2026-10-06T17:58:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/567/press_council_nepal_ue9wcvowdh_Z8mSja5hTZ.jpg Press Council Bill 2083 Sent to Law Ministry for Feedback A bill proposing greater autonomy for Nepal’s Press Council and fines of up to Rs 100,000 for code-of-conduct violations has been sent to the Law Ministry for feedback. https://patrukar.com/en/news/buddhi-akela-promoted-to-assistant-ceo-at-global-ime-bank 2026-10-06T18:10:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/568/buddi-akela-1024x512.jpg Buddhi Akela Promoted to Assistant CEO at Global IME Bank Global IME Bank has promoted Buddhi Akela, its former Deputy General Manager and Chief Risk Officer, to Assistant Chief Executive Officer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-tourism-board-to-build-traditional-dashain-swings-at-tourist-destinations-nationwide 2026-10-06T18:10:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/569/1791286291_lingey_ping-1200x560-wm.jpg Nepal Tourism Board to Build Traditional Dashain Swings at Tourist Destinations Nationwide The Nepal Tourism Board plans to construct and operate traditional linge ping swings at tourist destinations across Nepal during Bada Dashain to promote cultural tourism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/machhapuchchhre-bank-to-finance-20-mw-solar-project-in-sunsari 2026-10-06T18:16:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/large-vehicles-banned-on-narayanghat-kathmandu-road-during-dashain 2026-10-06T18:16:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/570/mugling-malekhu-road_npl-9_me3ds0EHdX.webp Large Vehicles Banned on Narayanghat-Kathmandu Road During Dashain Trucks, trailers and other large vehicles will be barred from the Narayanghat-Kathmandu road section from Asoj 25 to Kartik 8 to help ease Dashain traffic congestion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-3-500-people-received-safe-abortion-services-in-banke 2026-10-06T18:28:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/571/pariwar-niyojan-sangh-banke-original.jpg More Than 3,500 People Received Safe Abortion Services in Banke A total of 3,507 people received safe abortion services in Banke in fiscal year 2082/83, up from 3,090 in the previous fiscal year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-advance-ticket-booking-to-open-on-october-9 2026-10-06T18:28:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/572/Bus-1790699299.jpg Dashain Advance Ticket Booking to Open on October 9 Advance ticket booking for Dashain travel is set to begin on Ashoj 23, or October 9, 2026, according to reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-index-rises-11-96-points-as-turnover-reaches-rs-3-13-billion 2026-10-06T18:34:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/573/nepse-1766569743.jpg NEPSE Index Rises 11.96 Points as Turnover Reaches Rs 3.13 Billion Nepal’s stock market closed higher on October 6, 2026, with the NEPSE index gaining 11.96 points and turnover reaching Rs 3.13 billion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-begins-process-to-establish-tiger-sanctuary-amid-rising-human-tiger-conflict 2026-10-06T18:34:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/574/1750238302_1722253976_1631504756_Tiger-20File-20photo-1200x560-1200x560.jpg Nepal Begins Process to Establish Tiger Sanctuary Amid Rising Human-Tiger Conflict Nepal has begun work to establish a tiger sanctuary as human-tiger conflict grows alongside the country’s rising tiger population. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israel-warns-gaza-will-pay-heavy-price-if-troops-are-attacked 2026-10-06T18:34:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/575/isreal-flag_RIT45ygPR0.jpg Israel Warns Gaza Will Pay ‘Heavy Price’ if Troops Are Attacked Israel has placed its forces on high alert ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, as Defense Minister Israel Katz warns of a heavy price for attacks on Israeli troops in Gaza. https://patrukar.com/en/news/imported-car-sales-in-south-korea-rise-6-3-in-september-as-evs-lead-demand 2026-10-06T18:34:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/576/1755679693_BYD-20ATTO-202.jpg Imported Car Sales in South Korea Rise 6.3% in September as EVs Lead Demand Imported passenger car sales in South Korea increased 6.3% year over year in September, with electric vehicles accounting for 52.1% of sales. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-threat-led-us-to-withdraw-bombers-from-raf-fairford 2026-10-06T18:35:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/577/donald-trump_UkukWHq0cZ.webp Trump Says Threat Led US to Withdraw Bombers from RAF Fairford Donald Trump says the US pulled its bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK after learning of a threat to the base. The Pentagon confirmed the aircraft returned to the United States. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nawaraj-kunwar-re-elected-unopposed-as-asocio-vice-chair 2026-10-06T18:35:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/578/whatsapp-image-2026-10-05-at-4.27.40-pm_xlxRWHQGX4.webp Nawaraj Kunwar Re-elected Unopposed as ASOCIO Vice-Chair Former CAN Federation president Nawaraj Kunwar has been re-elected unopposed as vice-chair of ASOCIO at its 42nd annual meeting in Jakarta. https://patrukar.com/en/news/harmanpreet-kaur-steps-down-as-india-women-s-captain-in-all-formats 2026-10-06T18:35:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/579/harmanpreet-kaur_4vokm5gLji.webp Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India Women's Captain in All Formats Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of India's women's cricket team across Tests, ODIs and T20Is, but will continue playing for the national side. https://patrukar.com/en/news/harmanpreet-kaur-resigns-as-india-captain-in-all-formats 2026-10-06T18:35:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/580/harmanpreet-kaur_4vokm5gLji.webp Harmanpreet Kaur Resigns as India Captain in All Formats Harmanpreet Kaur has announced she is stepping down as captain of India's women's cricket team across all formats. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-film-himalayan-gold-signs-india-distribution-deal-with-aa-films 2026-10-06T18:35:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/581/Director_Dhiraaj_Rajbanshi_and_Anil_Thadani_AA_FILMS-1024x768.jpg Nepali Film Himalayan Gold Signs India Distribution Deal With AA Films Himalayan Gold, the directorial debut of Dhiraaj Rajbanshi, has signed a deal with Indian distributor AA Films for a release across India. The film is scheduled to open in theatres on November 20. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-marriott-s-edamame-hosts-the-essence-of-japan-food-festival 2026-10-06T18:35:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/582/hotel-marriets-400x220.png Kathmandu Marriott's Edamame Hosts 'The Essence of Japan' Food Festival Edamame, the Asian restaurant at Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, is hosting The Essence of Japan food festival through October 18, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sanjay-dutt-s-tv-remarks-about-india-spark-social-media-debate 2026-10-06T18:35:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/583/sanjaya-datta-400x220.jpeg Sanjay Dutt’s TV Remarks About India Spark Social Media Debate Actor Sanjay Dutt faced criticism after saying he no longer feels the same sense of peace in India during a television interview. He later clarified his remarks on social media. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-warns-of-disciplinary-action-against-critics-of-oli-s-leadership 2026-10-06T18:35:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/584/oli_ZGTMMLB7i3.webp CPN-UML Warns of Disciplinary Action Against Critics of Oli's Leadership The CPN-UML says leaders and cadres who publicly challenge its policies, decisions or leadership will face strict disciplinary measures. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-president 2026-10-06T18:35:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/585/gagan-ta-1024x632.jpg Gagan Thapa Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has registered his nomination for the Nepali Congress presidency as the party's internal election process continues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ciaa-files-corruption-case-against-five-in-dhanauji-procurement-scandal 2026-10-06T18:35:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/586/ciaa-cover_aPUFWlF8uX.jpg CIAA Files Corruption Case Against Five in Dhanauji Procurement Scandal Nepal’s anti-corruption commission has filed a case at the Special Court against five people accused of embezzling public funds by using a dummy newspaper to conceal a bidding process. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pushpa-bhusal-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-women-vice-chair 2026-10-06T18:35:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/587/pushpa-bhusal-congress-1-400x220.jpg Pushpa Bhusal Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress Women Vice-Chair Pushpa Bhusal has registered her candidacy for women vice-chair at the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention. No other candidate had filed for the post at the time. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-damage-to-kolpukhola-bridge-puts-locals-at-risk 2026-10-06T18:35:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/588/kolpukhola-bridge-nuwakot-and-dhading_npl_shankarshrestha-3_OcqT703Irl.webp Flood Damage to Kolpukhola Bridge Puts Locals at Risk Flooding from the Bhote Koshi into the Trishuli River damaged the Kolpukhola bridges on the Galchhi–Trishuli–Mailung road, forcing locals to cross at risk. https://patrukar.com/en/news/alleged-middleman-linked-to-suspended-aig-banshiraj-dahal-held-in-kathmandu 2026-10-06T18:35:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/589/bansi-inam_nwRRDZp2p2.webp Alleged Middleman Linked to Suspended AIG Banshiraj Dahal Held in Kathmandu Inam Sapkota, described as a middleman linked to suspended Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal, remains in police custody in Kathmandu after his arrest at Tribhuvan International Airport. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indrabahadur-baniya-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-open-central-member-seat 2026-10-06T18:35:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/590/baniya_ylI4b6vVG0.webp Indrabahadur Baniya Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress Open Central Member Seat Bagmati Province Nepali Congress president Indrabahadur Baniya registered his candidacy for an open central member position on October 6, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jeevan-bahadur-shahi-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-vice-general-secretary 2026-10-06T18:35:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/591/jeevan-bahadur_nmMYsyCwZM.webp Jeevan Bahadur Shahi Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress Vice-General Secretary Former Karnali Province chief minister Jeevan Bahadur Shahi has registered his candidacy for vice-general secretary at the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kabaddi-5-teaser-released-film-set-for-kartik-6-release 2026-10-06T18:36:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/592/1791177895_1791115584_11.jpg Kabaddi 5 Teaser Released, Film Set for Kartik 6 Release The teaser for Ram Babu Gurung’s Kabaddi 5: After the Final Match has been released. The film, made to conclude Kaji’s love story, will arrive in theatres from Kartik 6 around Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dipendra-ale-arrested-in-banking-crime-case-nine-months-after-warrant 2026-10-06T18:36:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/593/jail-arrest_DZZQaXCTyj.jpg Dipendra Ale Arrested in Banking Crime Case Nine Months After Warrant Police arrested Dipendra Ale, who had been absconding since the Kathmandu District Court issued an arrest warrant against him in a banking crime case about nine months ago. https://patrukar.com/en/news/18-year-old-abhipsa-poudel-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-06T19:03:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/594/abhispa-paudel_3HKt44PYcQ.webp 18-Year-Old Abhipsa Poudel Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Abhipsa Poudel, 18, registered her candidacy for Nepali Congress central member under the youth women's cluster from Bagmati Province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-panchang-committee-sets-dashain-tika-auspicious-time-at-10-26-am 2026-10-06T19:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/595/1791290943_dashain.png Nepal Panchang Committee Sets Dashain Tika Auspicious Time at 10:26 am The Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Vikas Samiti has announced 10:26 am on Wednesday, Kartik 4, as the auspicious time for Vijaya Dashami tika this year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ankit-oli-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member-from-ireland 2026-10-06T20:15:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/596/ankit_T6EKW6jcHN.webp Ankit Oli Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member from Ireland Ankit Oli, a Nepali Congress-affiliated leader in Ireland, has filed his candidacy for central member at the party’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/judicial-council-recommends-four-justices-for-supreme-court-amid-seniority-dispute 2026-10-06T20:15:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/597/1760588843_supreme.jpg Judicial Council Recommends Four Justices for Supreme Court Amid Seniority Dispute The Judicial Council has recommended four justices for vacant Supreme Court positions, while two members dissented over an alleged breach of seniority order. https://patrukar.com/en/news/wine-from-makalu-and-godavari-found-with-sediment-sales-halted 2026-10-06T20:15:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/598/wine_VjtOlWPifV.webp Wine From Makalu and Godavari Found With Sediment, Sales Halted Food inspectors found visible sediment in wine produced by Makalu Wine and Godavari, halting sales and distribution and sealing a Kathmandu warehouse. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-exports-could-grow-112-in-five-years-if-barriers-are-removed-adb-study-says 2026-10-06T20:21:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/599/study-400x220.jpg Nepal’s Exports Could Grow 112% in Five Years if Barriers Are Removed, ADB Study Says A study jointly released by the Asian Development Bank, SEJON and SAWTEE says Nepal’s goods and services exports could rise by up to 112 percent within five years if major obstacles are addressed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/siddhartha-bank-customers-to-get-up-to-10-discount-at-national-path-lab 2026-10-06T20:21:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/600/screenshot-2026-10-06-171619_96CgsaYBCq.png Siddhartha Bank Customers to Get Up to 10% Discount at National Path Lab Siddhartha Bank customers will receive up to 10 percent off various services at National Path Lab and Research Centre in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nic-asia-bank-and-laxmi-premium-motors-sign-bmw-vehicle-financing-deal 2026-10-06T20:21:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/601/PR-on-business-tie-up-with-Laxmi-Premium-Motors-Pvt.-Ltd.-photo-150x150.jpeg NIC Asia Bank and Laxmi Premium Motors Sign BMW Vehicle Financing Deal NIC Asia Bank will offer concessional interest rates and special facilities to customers financing BMW vehicle purchases through an agreement with Laxmi Premium Motors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/7-eleven-exits-india-as-retail-competition-intensifies 2026-10-06T20:21:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/602/eleven-400x220.jpg 7-Eleven Exits India as Retail Competition Intensifies Seven & i Holdings confirmed that all 7-Eleven stores in India had closed, ending the chain's operations in the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/biratnagar-water-project-to-supply-more-than-100-million-litres-daily 2026-10-06T20:21:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/603/khanepani-400x220.jpg Biratnagar Water Project to Supply More Than 100 Million Litres Daily Biratnagar’s Greater Water Supply Project, funded by a JICA grant of about Rs 2.54 billion, is expected to deliver drinking water to residents before Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/judicial-council-to-form-committee-to-review-judge-positions-in-courts 2026-10-06T20:22:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/604/supreme-court_KO9WPWYDRm.jpg Judicial Council to Form Committee to Review Judge Positions in Courts The Judicial Council has decided to form a high-level committee to assess court workloads and the number of judges required in high courts and district courts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fncci-chair-anjan-shrestha-calls-for-private-sector-role-in-nepal-s-climate-policy 2026-10-06T20:22:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/605/anjan-srestha_uMmpEh0TR6.jpg FNCCI Chair Anjan Shrestha Calls for Private Sector Role in Nepal’s Climate Policy FNCCI Chair Anjan Shrestha says climate change is affecting businesses and Nepal’s economy, urging the private sector’s inclusion in climate policy-making and implementation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rafting-resumes-on-trishuli-river-after-flood-related-halt 2026-10-06T20:22:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-gita-chaudhary-discusses-flood-recovery-and-wildlife-conservation-with-wwf 2026-10-06T20:22:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/606/lora-gita-400x220.jpg Minister Gita Chaudhary Discusses Flood Recovery and Wildlife Conservation with WWF Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary met WWF representatives from the United States and Nepal to discuss disaster reconstruction, climate resilience and biodiversity conservation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prabhu-bank-ceo-suman-sharma-surrenders-in-parsa-criminal-case 2026-10-06T20:45:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/607/suman-400x220.jpg Prabhu Bank CEO Suman Sharma Surrenders in Parsa Criminal Case Prabhu Bank CEO Suman Sharma surrendered to police after an arrest warrant was issued in a criminal case linked to his time at the then Sunrise Bank. A Parsa District Court hearing will decide whether he remains in custody or is released. https://patrukar.com/en/news/large-cargo-vehicles-banned-on-narayanghat-kathmandu-road-during-dashain 2026-10-06T21:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/608/truck-tipper-Large-cargo-vehicles.jpg Large Cargo Vehicles Banned on Narayanghat-Kathmandu Road During Dashain Trailers and other large cargo vehicles will be barred from the Narayanghat-Kathmandu road section from Ghatasthapana to Purnima to ease Dashain travel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-opens-nationwide-route-permits-for-dashain-travel 2026-10-06T21:15:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/609/new-buspark-bus-hold-due-to-weather_npl-8_9tklPjgkGm.webp Nepal Opens Nationwide Route Permits for Dashain Travel Nepal will open route permits nationwide for the Dashain travel period, with advance ticket booking set to begin from Ashoj 23. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-pacific-islands-face-shared-climate-crisis-says-foreign-minister-khanal 2026-10-06T21:45:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/610/sisir-khanal-1791298355-400x220.jpg Nepal and Pacific Islands Face Shared Climate Crisis, Says Foreign Minister Khanal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said Nepal and Pacific island nations face a shared climate-driven ecological crisis, highlighting the connection between the Himalayas and the oceans. https://patrukar.com/en/news/judicial-council-members-dissent-over-four-supreme-court-justice-recommendations 2026-10-06T21:56:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-in-okhaldhunga-over-alleged-use-of-fake-notes-to-buy-goats 2026-10-06T22:45:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/611/arrest_pakrau_jail_cartoon_xlgnwxprtw_ESXMmoARYl.webp Two Arrested in Okhaldhunga Over Alleged Use of Fake Notes to Buy Goats Police in Okhaldhunga arrested two men accused of using Rs 19,000 in counterfeit notes during a Rs 28,000 goat purchase in Sun Koshi Rural Municipality-9. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rukum-west-ward-chair-arrested-on-charges-of-assaulting-police 2026-10-06T23:27:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/612/jail-arrest_DZZQaXCTyj.jpg Rukum West Ward Chair Arrested on Charges of Assaulting Police Keshar Man Bik, ward chair of Aathbiskot Municipality-3, was arrested in Musikot on charges of obstructing police and assaulting officers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-tika-muhurat-set-for-10-26-am-on-october-21 2026-10-06T23:33:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/613/Dashain_tika-400x220.jpg Dashain Tika Muhurat Set for 10:26 am on October 21 The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti has set 10:26 am on October 21 as this year's auspicious time for receiving Dashain tika. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-tourism-board-to-install-traditional-linge-ping-swings-at-tourist-destinations-for-dashain 2026-10-07T00:29:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/614/Linge_Ping.jpg Nepal Tourism Board to Install Traditional Linge Ping Swings at Tourist Destinations for Dashain The Nepal Tourism Board plans to install and operate traditional linge ping swings at tourist destinations across Nepal during Dashain, linking cultural festivities with tourism promotion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/himalayan-rescue-association-sends-doctors-to-mountain-health-posts 2026-10-07T00:30:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/615/Mountain-range_Kathmandu-Dhangadi-flight_6-400x220.jpg Himalayan Rescue Association Sends Doctors to Mountain Health Posts The Himalayan Rescue Association has deployed doctors to health posts in the Himalayan region to treat trekking- and mountaineering-related health problems. https://patrukar.com/en/news/5-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-uttarakhand-tremors-felt-in-far-west-nepal 2026-10-07T00:30:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/616/earthquake-logo_gqzfkdgzbr_vnjxxcjmbi_WKHackWnny.jpg 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Uttarakhand, Tremors Felt in Far West Nepal A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand at 10:38 pm Tuesday, with tremors felt across Nepal's Far West region. No damage has been reported so far. https://patrukar.com/en/news/route-permits-to-remain-open-nationwide-for-dashain-travel 2026-10-07T00:30:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/617/Dashain-ma-ghar-jadai-New-Buspark-11-1024x683-1.jpg Route Permits to Remain Open Nationwide for Dashain Travel Nepal will keep route permits open nationwide from Ghatasthapana to Kojagrat Purnima to ease passenger travel during Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-speaker-dp-aryal-calls-for-climate-parliamentary-diplomacy-at-ipu-assembly 2026-10-07T00:31:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/618/DP-aryal-1-400x220.jpg Nepal Speaker DP Aryal Calls for Climate Parliamentary Diplomacy at IPU Assembly Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal highlighted Nepal’s parliamentary inclusion and called for climate parliamentary diplomacy at the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-calls-for-climate-crisis-to-become-a-regular-parliamentary-agenda 2026-10-07T00:31:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/619/dp-aryal_WQwAkf7aLm.jpg Speaker Aryal Calls for Climate Crisis to Become a Regular Parliamentary Agenda Nepal’s Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal urged parliaments worldwide to regularly address the climate crisis at the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania. https://patrukar.com/en/news/judicial-council-recommends-four-high-court-judges-for-supreme-court-2 2026-10-07T00:33:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/620/1752108741_supreme-1200x560-1200x560-1778160413.webp Judicial Council Recommends Four High Court Judges for Supreme Court The Judicial Council has recommended four high court judges for appointment to the Supreme Court, including judges serving in Pokhara, Patan, Hetauda and Birgunj. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-s-we-are-coming-campaign-seeks-to-understand-public-expectations-says-kharel 2026-10-07T00:33:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/621/jagadish-kharel_frZXcOqtOT.jpg RSP’s ‘We Are Coming’ Campaign Seeks to Understand Public Expectations, Says Kharel RSP spokesperson and lawmaker Jagadish Kharel says the party’s ‘We Are Coming’ campaign aims to hear people’s problems, expectations and views of their representatives. https://patrukar.com/en/news/student-union-demands-immediate-ayurveda-medical-license-exam 2026-10-07T00:33:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/622/aayurvedik-council16113155621618319773_xR2sh2xpF1.webp Student Union Demands Immediate Ayurveda Medical License Exam The All Nepal National Independent Students Union (Revolutionary) has urged authorities to hold the long-delayed Ayurveda medical license examination without further delay. https://patrukar.com/en/news/education-minister-says-deskbound-policymaking-ignores-ground-reality 2026-10-07T00:33:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/623/sasmit-pokhrel-1-1-400x220.jpg Education Minister Says Deskbound Policymaking Ignores Ground Reality Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel says higher education reforms are advancing rapidly, while warning that policymaking from behind desks can overlook conditions on the ground. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-women-contest-nepali-congress-general-secretary-posts 2026-10-07T00:34:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/624/congress-mahadhibesan-wide-1024x513.jpg Three Women Contest Nepali Congress General Secretary Posts Nine candidates have filed nominations for three Nepali Congress general secretary positions, including a post reserved for a woman under the party's amended statute. https://patrukar.com/en/news/malangwa-municipality-engineer-arrested-over-rs-1-lakh-bribe 2026-10-07T00:34:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-candidates-including-gagan-thapa-contest-party-chair 2026-10-07T00:34:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/625/whatsapp-image-2026-_WtknhUX7hu.webp Three Candidates, Including Gagan Thapa, Contest Party Chair Reports say Gagan Thapa is among three candidates contesting for party chair, while contenders for other office-bearer posts have also been listed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-russia-hold-third-bilateral-consultation-meeting-in-kathmandu 2026-10-07T06:26:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/626/nepal-russia_5dyUOjBupX.webp Nepal-Russia Hold Third Bilateral Consultation Meeting in Kathmandu Nepal and Russia held the third meeting of their bilateral consultation mechanism in Kathmandu, as the countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-in-nepal-with-bear-bile-and-elephant-tusk 2026-10-07T06:30:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/627/jail_vO1JQCTdeS.jpg Three Arrested in Nepal With Bear Bile and Elephant Tusk Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau arrested three people in possession of protected wildlife parts, including bear bile and an elephant tusk. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jsp-nepal-central-committee-meeting-begins-in-kathmandu 2026-10-07T06:30:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/628/Janata-Samajwadi-Party-640x360.webp JSP Nepal Central Committee Meeting Begins in Kathmandu The Janata Samajbadi Party Nepal began its first central committee meeting since the merger of the parties led by Mahantha Thakur and Upendra Yadav. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hetauda-promoted-as-an-underused-destination-for-dashain-and-tihar 2026-10-07T06:32:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/629/hetauda-sahit-smarak_PWhodm39lZ.jpg Hetauda Promoted as an Underused Destination for Dashain and Tihar Hetauda’s natural setting in the Chure range gives the Bagmati Province city tourism potential, but its scenic appeal has not been promoted as widely as expected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-fixes-foreign-exchange-rates-for-today 2026-10-07T06:32:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/630/usdollar-original.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank Fixes Foreign Exchange Rates for Today Nepal Rastra Bank has set today’s foreign exchange rates, with the US dollar’s buying rate at Rs 153.98 and selling rate at Rs 154.58. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tanahun-plans-jeep-safari-circuit-linking-tourist-and-religious-destinations 2026-10-07T06:36:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/631/4WC6rbKQl9.jpg Tanahun Plans Jeep Safari Circuit Linking Tourist and Religious Destinations Authorities in Tanahun are preparing to expand jeep safaris operating in Bandipur and Aanbukhaireni into a circuit connecting major tourist and religious destinations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-premier-league-third-edition-preparations-near-completion-in-kirtipur 2026-10-07T06:36:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/632/tu-cricket-ground11_Fz41XTihTh.jpg Nepal Premier League Third Edition Preparations Near Completion in Kirtipur Preparations for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League are in their final stage, with upgrades and management work nearing completion at Kirtipur's Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. https://patrukar.com/en/news/argentina-beat-benin-3-0-in-lionel-messi-s-international-farewell 2026-10-07T07:56:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/633/messi1765598686_zsirWP5eFr.jpg Argentina Beat Benin 3-0 in Lionel Messi's International Farewell Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, with Lionel Messi scoring in the match organised as his international farewell. https://patrukar.com/en/news/narayani-river-flood-damages-1-150-metres-of-embankment-in-chitwan 2026-10-07T08:12:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/634/1790481697_narayani-20badhi.jpg Narayani River Flood Damages 1,150 Metres of Embankment in Chitwan Flooding in the Narayani River damaged 1,150 metres of embankment along the riverbank on the Chitwan side, including sections in several areas of Bharatpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-horror-film-festival-returns-with-26-selected-films 2026-10-07T08:48:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/635/kathmandu-horr-festival-1024x553-1.jpg Kathmandu Horror Film Festival Returns with 26 Selected Films The second Kathmandu Horror Film Festival will run in Kathmandu from October 30 to November 1, featuring 26 films, including eight feature films. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lionel-messi-retires-from-international-football-after-argentina-s-3-0-win-over-benin 2026-10-07T08:56:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/636/messi_gYJzViCmvB.webp Lionel Messi Retires from International Football After Argentina’s 3-0 Win Over Benin Lionel Messi brought his 21-year Argentina career to a close with a 3-0 friendly win over Benin at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-general-convention-continues-with-political-and-economic-agenda 2026-10-07T09:06:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-schedules-first-standing-committee-meeting-for-october-8 2026-10-07T09:42:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/637/kp-oli_B5a0QthWHB.webp CPN (UML) Schedules First Standing Committee Meeting for October 8 The CPN (UML) will hold its first Standing Committee meeting at 1 pm on October 8 at the party’s central office in Chyasal, Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/novak-djokovic-wins-china-open-title-after-de-minaur-retires 2026-10-07T09:50:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/638/1791344058_collage-20-2-.jpg Novak Djokovic Wins China Open Title After De Minaur Retires Novak Djokovic claimed the China Open title after beating Alex de Minaur 7-6 in the first set before the Australian was unable to continue due to a health problem. https://patrukar.com/en/news/snowfall-and-rain-disrupt-daily-life-across-humla 2026-10-07T10:00:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/639/1762865776_humla_.jpg Snowfall and Rain Disrupt Daily Life Across Humla Overnight snowfall in high-altitude areas and persistent rain in lower parts of Humla have intensified cold conditions and affected residents' daily activities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/messi-bids-tearful-farewell-to-argentina-after-3-0-win-over-benin 2026-10-07T10:14:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/640/Messi-1-1024x683.jpg Messi Bids Tearful Farewell to Argentina After 3-0 Win Over Benin Lionel Messi made his final appearance for Argentina in a farewell friendly against Benin, scoring once and providing two assists in a 3-0 victory. https://patrukar.com/en/news/singer-prakash-katuwal-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-07T10:18:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/641/messenger_creation_2ae4b3e3-48ef-4066-8445-f1a624ef4084_bseywcVJAn.webp Singer Prakash Katuwal Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Central Member Folk dohori singer and National Music Workers Association president Prakash Katuwal has announced his candidacy for central member in the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-motorable-bridges-completed-on-mid-hill-highway-in-kaski 2026-10-07T10:42:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/642/SdMBYbhtiX.jpg Three Motorable Bridges Completed on Mid-Hill Highway in Kaski Three bridges on the Pushpalal Mid-Hill Highway in Kaski have been completed, easing traffic bottlenecks at Yamdi Khola and in Annapurna Rural Municipality. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kanchanpur-police-seize-illegal-firecrackers-worth-rs-1-687-million 2026-10-07T10:42:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/643/kanchanpur_e3gtuuoi9c_NWReY0jTdJ.jpg Kanchanpur Police Seize Illegal Firecrackers Worth Rs 1.687 Million Police in Kanchanpur seized illegal firecrackers worth Rs 1.687 million from Gauji in Bedkot Municipality-7 after receiving a special tip-off. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sita-gurung-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-07T11:12:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/644/sita-gurung_4eyYXHnCTO.webp Sita Gurung Files Candidacy for Nepali Congress Vice-President Former minister Sita Gurung has filed her candidacy for Nepali Congress vice-president under the inclusive category, saying women should also compete beyond reserved quotas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-government-still-lacks-its-own-administrative-buildings-after-nine-years 2026-10-07T11:12:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/645/bidur-lingthep-for-interview_ZUC51AtMgX.webp Koshi Province Government Still Lacks Its Own Administrative Buildings After Nine Years Nearly nine years after Koshi Province was established, its government continues to operate from rented houses and old federal buildings while it seeks land for permanent offices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madhu-acharya-calls-for-change-in-nepali-congress-politics-and-character 2026-10-07T11:12:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/646/photo-7_476186c8_11zon_ytOKrHt2Zs.webp Madhu Acharya Calls for Change in Nepali Congress Politics and Character Nepali Congress central member and vice-president candidate Madhu Acharya says the party needs changes in policy, organisational practices, leadership behaviour and political character to revive itself. https://patrukar.com/en/news/labour-minister-ramji-yadav-meets-youth-and-workers-in-sunsari 2026-10-07T11:30:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/647/ramji-yadav.jpg20-original.jpg Labour Minister Ramji Yadav Meets Youth and Workers in Sunsari Minister Ramji Yadav visited municipalities and local market areas in Sunsari on October 5 and 6, meeting youth and workers to discuss domestic and local employment opportunities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madhesh-police-deploy-7-229-personnel-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath-security 2026-10-07T11:42:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/648/madhesh-1024x683.jpg Madhesh Police Deploy 7,229 Personnel for Dashain, Tihar and Chhath Security Madhesh Province Police will deploy 7,229 personnel across all eight districts from Asoj 29 to Kartik 30 for the Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-invites-bids-to-collect-rs-30-billion-in-deposits 2026-10-07T11:42:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/649/nepal-rastra-bank_5Iq3N0kckB.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank Invites Bids to Collect Rs 30 Billion in Deposits Nepal Rastra Bank has invited eligible Class A, B and C banks and financial institutions to bid for a 28-day deposit collection instrument. https://patrukar.com/en/news/scrub-typhus-cases-top-10-000-across-74-districts-in-nepal 2026-10-07T11:42:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/650/scrub-typhus_7Qjewssszu.jpg Scrub Typhus Cases Top 10,000 Across 74 Districts in Nepal Nepal has reported 10,210 scrub typhus infections across 74 districts since January 2026, prompting intensified surveillance, testing and treatment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rukum-west-ward-chair-keshar-man-bik-alleges-beating-in-police-custody 2026-10-07T11:42:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/651/kesharman-bk_8NB00I1NRg.webp Rukum West Ward Chair Keshar Man Bik Alleges Beating in Police Custody Keshar Man Bik, ward chair of Aathbiskot Municipality-3, says he was beaten in police custody and is receiving treatment at Provincial Hospital in Surkhet. https://patrukar.com/en/news/weather-forecasts-help-kanchanpur-farmers-time-paddy-harvest 2026-10-07T11:43:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/652/Paddy-RSS-400x220.jpg Weather Forecasts Help Kanchanpur Farmers Time Paddy Harvest Farmers in Kanchanpur are checking weather forecasts to choose when to harvest paddy and protect crops from rain and floods. https://patrukar.com/en/news/couple-arrested-for-entering-pashupatinath-temple-and-filming-video 2026-10-07T12:00:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/653/PRIYANKA-PARIYAR-1024x695.jpg Couple Arrested for Entering Pashupatinath Temple and Filming Video Police arrested Osim Ansari and Priyanka Pariyar in Itahari after a complaint over a video allegedly filmed inside Pashupatinath Temple. https://patrukar.com/en/news/relief-reaches-60-flood-affected-families-in-rasuwa 2026-10-07T12:00:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/654/1791348879_New-20Project-20-1-.jpg Relief Reaches 60 Flood-Affected Families in Rasuwa Sixty flood-affected and at-risk households in Dandagaun, Rasuwa, received relief, winter supplies, drinking water and sanitation materials. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eva-giri-unveiled-as-draupadi-in-nepali-film-panch-pandav 2026-10-07T12:12:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/655/1791287025_Eva-20Giri.png Eva Giri Unveiled as Draupadi in Nepali Film 'Panch Pandav' The production unit of the upcoming Nepali film 'Panch Pandav' has released a poster featuring model and actress Eva Giri as Draupadi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/festival-security-plans-enforced-in-mahottari-kailali-and-banke 2026-10-07T12:18:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/656/jilla-police-office-original.jpg Festival Security Plans Enforced in Mahottari, Kailali and Banke Authorities in Mahottari, Kailali and Banke have activated festival security plans ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath, with more than 1,000 police personnel deployed in Banke. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hailstorm-and-heavy-rain-disrupt-kathmandu-valley-and-other-districts 2026-10-07T12:18:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/657/weather-rain-1-original.jpg Hailstorm and Heavy Rain Disrupt Kathmandu Valley and Other Districts Heavy rain, thunder, lightning and hail affected Kathmandu Valley and parts of several provinces on Tuesday afternoon, flooding roads and disrupting travel. Unsettled weather is expected until Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-reports-tabled-at-nepali-congress-general-convention-closed-session 2026-10-07T12:18:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/jagdamba-motors-wins-two-international-awards-at-tvs-after-sales-conference 2026-10-07T12:18:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/658/beyond-e1791283302225-400x220.jpeg Jagdamba Motors Wins Two International Awards at TVS After-Sales Conference Jagdamba Motors, the official TVS Motor distributor in Nepal, received the Overall Service Best Performance and Best Manufacturing Unit–Asia awards at a conference in Dubai. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ncell-customers-get-buy-one-get-one-spa-offers-and-up-to-25-off-at-tranquility-spa 2026-10-07T12:30:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/659/Ncell-X-Tranquility-400x220.jpeg Ncell Customers Get Buy-One-Get-One Spa Offers and Up to 25% Off at Tranquility Spa Ncell customers purchasing prepaid packs or postpaid plans worth Rs 499 or more can access a buy-one-get-one offer on selected spa services and discounts of up to 25%. https://patrukar.com/en/news/october-7-hamas-attack-dominates-israel-s-election-campaign 2026-10-07T12:30:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/660/netanahu_OrOwEzhDZQ.webp October 7 Hamas Attack Dominates Israel’s Election Campaign Israel’s first election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack is shaping into a referendum on security and the failure to prevent the assault, putting pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-disrupts-nepali-congress-convention-s-closed-session 2026-10-07T12:30:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/661/congres_5YeWMyANFY.webp Rain Disrupts Nepali Congress Convention’s Closed Session Rainfall disrupted the Nepali Congress convention’s closed session, according to reports published on October 7, 2026. The extent of the disruption was not specified. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-3-km-bridge-over-saptakoshi-to-be-built-with-adb-support-say-officials 2026-10-31T00:39:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2614/koshi_barrage-e1727570039789-400x220.jpg New 3-km Bridge Over Saptakoshi to Be Built with ADB Support, Say Officials Nepal will build a new three-kilometer bridge over the Saptakoshi River connecting Kanchanpur in Saptari to Rajabas in Sunsari at an estimated cost of Rs 43 billion, with support from the Asian Development Bank, as an alternative to the Koshi Barrage Bridge. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nrb-appointed-management-cuts-karnali-development-bank-shareholders-capital-to-1-percent 2026-10-31T00:40:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2615/Karnali-Development-Bank-1.jpg NRB-Appointed Management Cuts Karnali Development Bank Shareholders' Capital to 1 Percent The NRB-appointed management team has reduced the share capital of 35 shareholders of troubled Karnali Development Bank to 1 percent after an asset-liability assessment found liabilities could not be covered and capital was paid up illegally. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-public-debt-crosses-rs-30-kharba-per-capita-burden-tops-rs-100-000 2026-10-31T00:40:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2616/1727001622173-960-960_960_960_960_debt_nBpRRPBZL2.jpg Nepal’s Public Debt Crosses Rs 30 Kharba, Per Capita Burden Tops Rs 100,000 Nepal’s public debt reached Rs 30 kharba 9 arba by the end of Asoj in fiscal year 2083/84, equal to 45.59% of GDP, as the government plans further borrowing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-rises-for-three-straight-days-after-dashain-as-turnover-hits-rs-8-55-billion 2026-10-31T00:40:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2617/nepse.jpg NEPSE Rises for Three Straight Days After Dashain as Turnover Hits Rs 8.55 Billion Nepal’s NEPSE index gained for three consecutive trading days after Dashain, reaching 2,695.60 on Thursday as turnover climbed to Rs 8.55 billion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-closes-week-5-45-points-lower-as-friday-turnover-tops-rs-8-89-billion 2026-10-31T00:40:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2618/nepse_5uvxdevkfe_3RGjNUux7J.png NEPSE Closes Week 5.45 Points Lower as Friday Turnover Tops Rs 8.89 Billion Nepal’s benchmark NEPSE index closed at 2,690.15 on Friday, October 30, after giving up 5.45 points. Turnover exceeded Rs 8.89 billion, while five of 13 sub-groups advanced. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madhesh-farmers-receive-nearly-rs-9-billion-in-subsidised-agricultural-loans 2026-10-31T00:40:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2619/nepal-rastra-bank-400x220.jpg Madhesh Farmers Receive Nearly Rs 9 Billion in Subsidised Agricultural Loans Banks and financial institutions disbursed Rs 8.99 billion in subsidised agricultural loans across Madhesh Province in fiscal year 2082/83, with Dhanusha receiving the largest reported share. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-temporary-teachers-union-demands-immediate-social-security-fund-enrollment-for-all-non-permanent-school-staff 2026-10-31T00:41:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2620/teacher-400x220.png Nepal Temporary Teachers Union Demands Immediate Social Security Fund Enrollment for All Non-Permanent School Staff The Nepal Temporary Teachers and Employees Union held a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, demanding immediate enrollment of all temporary teachers and school staff in the contribution-based Social Security Fund, along with professional continuity and permanent-like service facilities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rs-8-99-billion-in-concessional-agriculture-loans-disbursed-in-madhesh-province 2026-10-31T00:41:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2621/nepal-rastra-bank_5Iq3N0kckB.jpg Rs 8.99 Billion in Concessional Agriculture Loans Disbursed in Madhesh Province A total of Rs 8.99 billion in concessional agricultural loans has been disbursed in Madhesh Province through the Nepal Rastra Bank's subsidized agricultural loan programme, according to reports from Dhanusha. https://patrukar.com/en/news/world-bank-s-ida-backs-nepal-clean-air-and-prosperity-project-with-usd-30-million-concessional-loan 2026-10-31T00:41:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2622/1686789865_chiso-husu-kathmandu-1200x560-1200x560-1200x560_gamgLqzlYk.jpg World Bank's IDA Backs Nepal Clean Air and Prosperity Project with USD 30 Million Concessional Loan The International Development Association, part of the World Bank Group, has moved forward the Nepal Clean Air and Prosperity Project, providing a USD 30 million concessional loan and a USD 400,000 grant to cut industrial pollution and expand clean energy use in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-to-absorb-rs-150-billion-in-liquidity-through-eight-day-deposit-auction 2026-10-31T00:41:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-rises-31-54-points-to-2-695-60-as-turnover-hits-rs-8-57-billion 2026-10-31T00:41:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2623/Stock-Market-Fall-nepse-.jpg NEPSE Rises 31.54 Points to 2,695.60 as Turnover Hits Rs 8.57 Billion Nepal’s benchmark NEPSE index gained 1.18 percent on Thursday, with all 13 trading subgroups advancing and turnover reaching its highest level since April 16. https://patrukar.com/en/news/adb-nepal-needs-74-billion-for-climate-adaptation 2026-10-31T00:41:53+05:45 https://www.nepallead.com/uploads/posts/1793253154-0rdet-1793258245.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_finance_v1 ADB: Nepal Needs $74 Billion for Climate Adaptation The Asian Development Bank estimates Nepal needs 74 billion US dollars to adapt to climate impacts, a figure reported by Nepali outlets on October 29, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/laxmi-sunrise-bank-announces-5-percent-bonus-share-dividend 2026-10-31T00:41:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2624/Laxmi-Sunrise-Bank.jpg Laxmi Sunrise Bank Announces 5 Percent Bonus Share Dividend Laxmi Sunrise Bank's board has decided to distribute a 5 percent bonus share and a 0.26 percent cash dividend for tax purposes from accumulated profits, pending Nepal Rastra Bank approval and general assembly endorsement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nmb-bank-signs-visa-direct-to-account-agreement-with-visa 2026-10-31T00:42:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2625/01102015081334NMB-Bank-Logo-copy-600x0-1.jpg NMB Bank signs Visa Direct to Account agreement with Visa NMB Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Visa for the Visa Direct to Account service, giving its customers a new, easier, reliable and secure way to send money abroad through a network operating in more than 195 countries and regions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-grants-autumn-climbing-permits-for-44-peaks-to-1-410-climbers-from-76-countries 2026-10-31T00:42:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2626/1790164530_manaslu.jpg Nepal Grants Autumn Climbing Permits for 44 Peaks to 1,410 Climbers from 76 Countries Nepal's Department of Tourism has issued autumn climbing permits for 44 mountains to 1,410 climbers from 76 countries in 161 teams, collecting Rs 31.805 million in royalty, with Manaslu receiving the most permits. https://patrukar.com/en/news/french-army-team-opens-new-route-on-nepal-s-peak-41 2026-10-31T00:42:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2627/51654.jpg French Army team opens new route on Nepal's Peak 41 A three-member French Army team from the GMHM in Chamonix opened a new 1,400-metre route named "Bon Matin" on the north face of Peak 41 (6,654 m) in Nepal on 14 October 2026, climbing in alpine style without oxygen or fixed camps. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-push-himalayan-agenda-climate-finance-and-climate-justice-at-cop31 2026-10-31T00:42:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2628/445316f4-4fd5-419a-93a2-8bf76a4bbe2f-original.jpg Nepal to push Himalayan agenda, climate finance and climate justice at COP31 Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal will prioritise the Himalayan agenda, climate finance and climate justice at COP31 in Turkey, as the parliamentary climate committee demands result-oriented participation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-seeks-international-recognition-for-six-more-8-000-metre-peaks 2026-10-31T00:42:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2629/878980544_1053566494363579_581059056459138735_n_CCfknWNMbe.webp Nepal Seeks International Recognition for Six More 8,000-Metre Peaks Nepal has proposed that six additional peaks above 8,000 metres be recognised internationally as separate mountains, potentially increasing the world’s recognised total from 14 to 20. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israel-election-exit-polls-show-no-clear-majority-as-blocs-fall-short-of-61-seats 2026-10-31T00:43:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2630/Netanyahu-Eisenkot-400x220.jpeg Israel Election Exit Polls Show No Clear Majority as Blocs Fall Short of 61 Seats Exit polls after Israel’s Knesset election projected no clear majority for either Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc or the opposition, leaving the race tightly contested. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sompala-kami-hits-half-century-in-npl-match-against-biratnagar-kings 2026-10-31T00:43:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2631/sompal_8eIJqEFcLU.webp Sompala Kami hits half-century in NPL match against Biratnagar Kings Karnali Yaks captain Sompal Kami struck his first half-century of the third Nepal Premier League, reaching fifty off just 27 balls against Biratnagar Kings at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russian-fm-lavrov-arrives-in-atlanta-for-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting 2026-10-31T00:43:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2632/Sergey-Lavrov_pKkw2rv8N7.jpg Russian FM Lavrov Arrives in Atlanta for G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Atlanta on Friday ahead of a G20 meeting scheduled for October 30 and 31, with talks expected on the global economy, geopolitical tensions and security. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ntb-shifts-china-travel-mart-applications-to-email-after-cybersecurity-issue 2026-10-31T00:43:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2633/Nepal-Tourism-Board-Khabarhub-English-640x360.jpg NTB Shifts China Travel Mart Applications to Email After Cybersecurity Issue The Nepal Tourism Board has directed tourism companies to email applications for the China International Travel Mart 2026 after a cybersecurity vulnerability disrupted its online portal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-ministry-says-date-of-pm-balen-shah-s-india-visit-not-yet-fixed 2026-10-31T00:43:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2634/foregin-ministry.jpg Foreign Ministry says date of PM Balen Shah's India visit not yet fixed The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday that the date of Prime Minister Balen Shah's visit to India has not yet been fixed, adding that necessary preparations for the visit are underway at a time convenient to both sides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ecb-president-christine-lagarde-to-step-down-early-on-february-7 2026-10-31T00:43:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2635/converted_image--91--original.jpg ECB President Christine Lagarde to Step Down Early on February 7 European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is set to leave office on February 7, around nine months before the end of her eight-year term. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-unveils-ai-drones-and-600mm-sniper-rocket-system 2026-10-31T00:43:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2636/ap20260302113479_S7VYduaplq.webp North Korea Unveils AI Drones and 600mm Sniper Rocket System North Korea unveiled AI-based drones and the first public showing of its 600mm "Sniper" multiple launch rocket system at Wonsan, with Kim Jong Un directing that full supremacy in drone technology be achieved. https://patrukar.com/en/news/thousands-of-students-protest-in-italy-over-education-and-living-costs 2026-10-31T00:43:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2637/HVJxthxbkAApfxU-original.jpg Thousands of Students Protest in Italy Over Education and Living Costs Thousands of students marched in Rome and other Italian cities on Friday, demanding a bigger education budget, student housing facilities and measures to control the rising cost of living. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vance-reaches-out-to-iran-for-peace-talks-as-trump-threatens-attack 2026-10-31T00:44:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2638/trump_wnQdMlHwQi.webp Vance Reaches Out to Iran for Peace Talks as Trump Threatens Attack US Vice President J. D. Vance has sent a letter, on President Trump's instruction, to influential Iranian figure Mohsen Rezaei seeking to open peace talks, even as Trump continues to threaten renewed military strikes on Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-plans-ban-on-chinese-telecom-firms-direct-access-to-us-numbers 2026-10-31T00:44:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2639/asd_m7Xw6mglXt.webp US Plans Ban on Chinese Telecom Firms' Direct Access to US Numbers The FCC will vote on November 19 on a proposal to bar China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom and other IP-enabled providers from direct access to US phone numbers, citing national security and scam robocall concerns. https://patrukar.com/en/news/second-kathmandu-horror-film-fest-opens-with-26-films-from-21-countries 2026-10-31T00:44:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-launch-we-are-ready-campaign-in-mangsir 2026-10-31T00:44:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2640/gagan-2-1024x511.jpg Nepali Congress to Launch 'We Are Ready' Campaign in Mangsir Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa announced a nationwide 'We Are Ready' campaign for the month of Mangsir, decided at the party's first central working committee meeting in Sanepa following the oath-taking of newly elected office bearers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-bolts-pakistani-players-iftikhar-ahmed-and-hunain-shah-set-to-return-home-as-pcb-withholds-permission 2026-10-31T00:44:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2641/henen-iftikar-1024x512.jpg Janakpur Bolts' Pakistani Players Iftikhar Ahmed and Hunain Shah Set to Return Home as PCB Withholds Permission Janakpur Bolts' Pakistani duo Iftikhar Ahmed and Hunain Shah are set to return home after the PCB gave no positive response to the franchise's email, CEO Niroj Khatiwada said, with a final reply awaited until Thursday and two players from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh signed in their place. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-film-gaunthali-wins-best-foreign-cinema-award-at-cannes-festival 2026-10-31T00:45:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2642/gauthali-400x220.jpg Nepali Film 'Gaunthali' Wins Best Foreign Cinema Award at Cannes Festival The Nepali narrative film 'Gaunthali' has received the Best Foreign Cinema award from the World Film Festival in Cannes, France. https://patrukar.com/en/news/energy-minister-biraj-bhakta-shrestha-departs-for-un-conference-in-thailand 2026-10-31T00:45:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2643/Biraj-Bhakta-Shrestha-e1793182093693-400x220.jpg Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha Departs for UN Conference in Thailand Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has travelled to Bangkok to attend the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific, where he is scheduled to address delegates. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-and-thai-delegations-discuss-investment-and-business-cooperation 2026-10-31T00:45:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2644/pokhara-thai_FeJbVYxfj8.webp Pokhara and Thai Delegations Discuss Investment and Business Cooperation A delegation led by Thai Ministry of Industry advisor Dipendra Desar met Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industry officials in Kaski to discuss investment and cooperation in tourism, IT and trade. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-grants-excavator-worth-rs-17-million-to-taplejung-s-meringden-rural-municipality 2026-10-31T00:45:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2645/Anudan-2-original.jpg China Grants Excavator Worth Rs 17 Million to Taplejung's Meringden Rural Municipality China has granted an excavator worth about Rs 17 million to Meringden Rural Municipality in Taplejung, handing it over at the Tatopani border point in Sindhupalchok to boost local infrastructure development. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-embassy-in-brussels-hosts-joint-tourism-promotion-event 2026-10-31T00:46:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2646/brasels_vztud7glv3_UnO8HtMIXW.webp Nepal Embassy in Brussels Hosts Joint Tourism Promotion Event Nepal’s embassy in Brussels joined Bhutan, the Maldives and Sri Lanka for a tourism promotion event attended by about 100 guests, who also sampled Nepali dishes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-committee-awaits-reply-on-proposed-japan-ambassador-thapa 2026-10-31T00:46:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2647/gigyankumar-thapa-japan_npl-2_karvgaqj0r_fPDrozbV92.webp Parliamentary committee awaits reply on proposed Japan ambassador Thapa The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has received no replies to the two letters it sent seeking clarification on Jigyan Kumar Thapa, proposed as Nepal's ambassador to Japan. Chair Bodhanarayan Shrestha said one letter was sent before his hearing and another after, with responses to both still pending. https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-nepalgunj-international-swimming-championship-begins-saturday-with-around-200-swimmers-from-nepal-and-india 2026-10-31T00:46:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2648/tayari-pura--1--original.jpg Third Nepalgunj International Swimming Championship Begins Saturday with Around 200 Swimmers from Nepal and India The third Nepalgunj International Swimming Championship begins Saturday at Nepalgunj Rangashala, with about 200 swimmers, including roughly 50 from Lucknow, Delhi and Punjab in India, competing over two days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-calls-brazil-election-shameful-alleges-possible-fraud 2026-10-31T00:46:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2649/trump1-400x220.jpg Trump Calls Brazil Election ‘Shameful’, Alleges Possible Fraud US President Donald Trump criticized Brazil’s presidential election as shameful and insulting, questioned its vote-counting process and deadlines, and alleged fraud while saying he had not taken sides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/education-minister-pokharel-meets-us-charge-d-affaires-bouldin-discusses-education-and-sports-ties 2026-10-31T00:46:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2650/vett_uLQ1ViIEOC.webp Education Minister Pokharel Meets US Chargé d'Affaires Bouldin, Discusses Education and Sports Ties Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel met US Chargé d'Affaires Megan Bouldin in Kathmandu on Friday, discussing educational cooperation, sports diplomacy and Nepal-US bilateral relations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-ministry-says-pm-balen-s-india-visit-date-not-fixed 2026-10-31T00:46:48+05:45 https://www.nepallead.com/uploads/posts/Pararastra-1767853120.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 Foreign Ministry Says PM Balen's India Visit Date Not Fixed Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies date of PM Balen's India visit not finalized. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tiktok-releases-community-guidelines-enforcement-report-for-second-quarter-of-2026 2026-10-31T00:46:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2651/tiktok-q2-press-reease-image.jpg_YOkbiIaihi.jpg TikTok Releases Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for Second Quarter of 2026 TikTok has published its Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for Q2 2026, covering April to June, detailing the identification and removal of content that violated its rules in a bid to keep the platform safe and trustworthy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/google-parent-alphabet-loses-over-500bn-in-market-value-as-ai-summaries-dent-ad-revenue 2026-10-31T00:47:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2652/Google-India-data-center-1024x683.jpg Google parent Alphabet loses over $500bn in market value as AI summaries dent ad revenue Alphabet lost more than $500 billion in market value in a single day after its quarterly report disappointed investors, amid concerns that AI-generated search summaries are affecting Google's ad revenue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-43-million-cast-early-ballots-ahead-of-us-midterm-elections 2026-10-31T00:47:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2653/US-ELECTION-1793330979.jpg More Than 43 Million Cast Early Ballots Ahead of US Midterm Elections Reports published October 30, 2026, say more than 43 million voters had cast early ballots ahead of the midterm elections being held across the United States. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-43-million-early-votes-cast-in-us-midterm-elections-with-a-week-left-before-voting-day 2026-10-31T00:47:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2654/US-election-1-400x220.jpg Over 43 Million Early Votes Cast in US Midterm Elections With a Week Left Before Voting Day More than 43 million Americans have voted early in the US midterm elections, with 4 to 5 million casting ballots daily, ahead of a vote that will decide control of Congress. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-ayodhya-special-train-service-nears-launch 2026-10-31T00:47:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2655/train-Nepal-640x360.jpg Janakpur-Ayodhya Special Train Service Nears Launch Preparations for a special train linking Janakpurdham in Nepal with Ayodhya in India have reached their final stage. The service is expected to be inaugurated jointly by the two countries’ prime ministers during Prime Minister Balen Shah’s upcoming visit to India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-reportedly-weighs-possible-military-action-against-iran-after-elections 2026-10-31T00:47:50+05:45 https://www.nepallead.com/uploads/posts/donald-trump_5tVmiuEbRJ-1780282000.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 US Reportedly Weighs Possible Military Action Against Iran After Elections Reports by Nepal Samaya and Nepal Lead say possible US military action against Iran could follow elections, but provide no operational details or official confirmation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/microsoft-quarterly-profit-tops-36-6-billion-after-layoff-announcement 2026-10-31T00:48:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2656/google-miceosoft_uYOCo944Bg.webp Microsoft Quarterly Profit Tops $36.6 Billion After Layoff Announcement Microsoft reported quarterly net profit above $36.6 billion and revenue of $92.3 billion for the three months ending in September, days after announcing voluntary retirement for thousands of employees, while Alphabet's net profit fell 25 percent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israeli-opposition-leader-eisenkot-steps-up-push-to-form-government-through-talks-with-opposition-parties 2026-10-31T00:48:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2657/ISONET-1793329809.jpg Israeli Opposition Leader Eisenkot Steps Up Push to Form Government Through Talks With Opposition Parties Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot has intensified efforts to form a government, holding meetings with opposition leaders to build a governing coalition amid ongoing political activity in Israel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/neither-ruling-coalition-nor-opposition-wins-majority-in-israel-election 2026-10-31T00:48:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2658/benjamin-netanyahu-a_AOg73SMQFL.webp Neither Ruling Coalition nor Opposition Wins Majority in Israel Election Reports say neither Israel’s ruling coalition nor the opposition alliance secured enough support to form a government on its own, continuing a pattern in which no single party has won an outright majority. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-proposes-four-point-plan-to-save-himalayas-53-countries-back-it 2026-10-31T00:48:38+05:45 https://www.nepallead.com/uploads/posts/870327734_1435539495382714_495983109862693254_n-1793331784.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 Nepal Proposes Four-Point Plan to Save Himalayas, 53 Countries Back It Nepal has presented a four-point proposal to the international community to address the Himalayan crisis, with 53 countries expressing support. The plan is part of Nepal's environmental and political advocacy for Himalayan nations and their diaspora. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-khadka-raj-paudel-says-himalayas-are-world-s-shared-asset 2026-10-31T00:48:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2659/mantri-poudel_KyihQc3gc5.webp Minister Khadka Raj Paudel Says Himalayas Are World's Shared Asset Tourism Minister Khadka Raj Paudel (Ganesh) described the Himalayas as a shared asset of the world, speaking at an international climbing and mountaineering event organised by the Nepal Mountaineering Association in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/netanyahu-s-right-wing-bloc-leads-israel-election-as-coalition-talks-remain-unclear 2026-10-31T00:48:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2660/Benjamin-Netanyahu-1024x682.jpg Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Bloc Leads Israel Election as Coalition Talks Remain Unclear Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud and its right-wing and far-right allies are winning more seats than early projections indicated, but the next Israeli government remains uncertain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mumbai-indians-appoint-robin-uthappa-as-batting-coach-in-sweeping-staff-overhaul-ahead-of-ipl-2027 2026-10-31T00:49:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2661/robin-thapa_pqqrkANwYM.webp Mumbai Indians Appoint Robin Uthappa as Batting Coach in Sweeping Staff Overhaul Ahead of IPL 2027 Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have appointed former India cricketer Robin Uthappa as batting coach ahead of the 2027 season, with Mitchell McClenaghan, T Dilip and Dhaval Kulkarni also joining an overhauled coaching staff. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sandeep-says-fielding-biggest-weakness-after-two-straight-losses 2026-10-31T00:49:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2662/photo-2_57ec0a9e_cjrqOkBbIe.webp Sandeep says fielding biggest weakness after two straight losses After two consecutive defeats, Sandeep said fielding has been his team's biggest weakness, according to reports published on October 30, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lula-wins-historic-fourth-term-as-brazil-s-president 2026-10-31T00:49:33+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/brazil-flag_rbSmpilStW.JPG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term as Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s presidential runoff with 51.76% of the vote, making him the first leader in the country’s modern democratic history to secure four terms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/provincial-education-ministers-and-universities-conference-begins-in-hetauda 2026-10-31T00:49:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2663/1793255433_New-20Project-20-14-.jpg Provincial Education Ministers and Universities Conference Begins in Hetauda A two-day conference of provincial education and social development ministers and provincial universities opened in Hetauda on Wednesday, inaugurated by Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel, with participants from all seven provinces discussing education quality, higher education standards and inter-provincial cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-gears-up-for-effective-participation-in-cop31-in-turkey-with-mountains-and-climate-justice-on-top-of-its-agenda 2026-10-31T00:49:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2664/1793262531_dp-2012.jpg Nepal Gears Up for Effective Participation in COP31 in Turkey, with Mountains and Climate Justice on Top of Its Agenda Nepal is preparing for effective participation in COP31, to be held in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to 20, 2026, with mountain issues and climate justice as its key agenda. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lula-wins-brazil-presidency-for-third-term-in-historic-comeback 2026-10-31T00:49:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2665/AP26299049430072-1024x683.jpg Lula Wins Brazil Presidency for Third Term in Historic Comeback Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to Brazil’s presidency after a closely contested 2022 election, defeating right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and securing a third term. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sandip-lamichhane-blames-fielding-and-batting-for-viratnagar-kings-npl-defeats 2026-10-31T00:50:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2666/whatsapp-image-2026-10-27-at-145653_T3iDxiG8mr.webp Sandip Lamichhane Blames Fielding and Batting for Viratnagar Kings’ NPL Defeats Viratnagar Kings captain Sandip Lamichhane says poor fielding, rushed batting and a lack of patience contributed to consecutive Nepal Premier League defeats. https://patrukar.com/en/news/joint-tourism-promotion-event-held-in-brussels-guests-savour-sel-roti-and-choila 2026-10-31T00:50:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2667/brasels_VzTUD7gLv3.webp Joint Tourism Promotion Event Held in Brussels, Guests Savour Sel Roti and Choila A joint tourism promotion event in Brussels showcased Nepal's culture and cuisine, with guests enjoying traditional dishes such as sel roti and choila. https://patrukar.com/en/news/singer-prabisha-adhikari-expecting-first-child-enjoys-babymoon-in-italy-with-husband 2026-10-31T00:50:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2668/871181866_1135563672357974_4972352559191921478_n_Z016zAaoWE.webp Singer Prabisha Adhikari Expecting First Child, Enjoys Babymoon in Italy with Husband Nepali singer Prabisha Adhikari is expecting her first child with husband Nirmaan Sitoula and is currently enjoying a babymoon in Italy, as reported on October 30, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/110-humanoid-robots-dance-together-in-china-setting-new-world-record 2026-10-31T00:50:26+05:45 https://www.nepallead.com/uploads/posts/1793329525-W61et-1793333117.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 110 Humanoid Robots Dance Together in China, Setting New World Record A group of 110 humanoid robots in China performed a synchronized dance at the same time, setting a new world record, as reported by Nepali outlets on October 30, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mbappe-apologises-over-mao-zedong-remark-as-chinese-brands-end-deals 2026-10-31T00:50:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2669/embappe_8dAuYVQO3m.webp Mbappe Apologises Over Mao Zedong Remark as Chinese Brands End Deals Kylian Mbappe has publicly apologised for a remark about Mao Zedong made on the French talk show 'The Bridge'. Three major Chinese companies have ended their partnerships with the Real Madrid star, while Real Madrid and La Liga also apologised amid the fallout. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-67th-career-hat-trick-for-al-nassr-reaches-985-goals 2026-10-31T00:50:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2670/al-nasar-1024x559.png Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 67th Career Hat-Trick for Al Nassr, Reaches 985 Goals Cristiano Ronaldo scored three times in 15 minutes against Al Kholood for Al Nassr, recording his 67th career hat-trick and moving to 985 goals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-and-japan-agree-to-jointly-produce-air-to-air-missiles 2026-10-31T00:50:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2671/3ld6xLIdCm.jpg US and Japan Agree to Jointly Produce Air-to-Air Missiles The United States and Japan have agreed to jointly produce advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles at a new facility in Japan, with the deal announced by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi after talks with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Cebu, the Philippines. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-prioritize-himalayan-agenda-at-cop31-says-foreign-minister-khanal 2026-10-31T00:50:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2672/Shishir-Khanal-RSP-2-1024x683-1.jpg Nepal to Prioritize Himalayan Agenda at COP31, Says Foreign Minister Khanal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal announced at the National Climate Summit 2026 in Kathmandu that Nepal will prioritize the Himalayan agenda, climate finance and climate justice at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9-20. Preparations are underway across government, with USD 20 million set to be received. https://patrukar.com/en/news/katrina-kaif-responds-to-trolling-over-post-pregnancy-weight-questions-pressure-on-new-mothers 2026-10-31T00:51:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2673/katrina-kaif-bodyshaming_dDvldLnpQH.webp Katrina Kaif Responds to Trolling Over Post-Pregnancy Weight, Questions Pressure on New Mothers Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has responded to social media trolling over her post-pregnancy weight, questioning in a Vogue India interview why women are pressured to immediately return to their old bodies after childbirth and saying she wants to enjoy this new phase of life without any pressure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-urges-nepali-congress-to-put-country-first 2026-10-31T00:51:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2674/biswop_WMjG1fusjV.webp Vishwaprakash Sharma Urges Nepali Congress to Put Country First Senior Nepali Congress leader Vishwaprakash Sharma urged the newly elected Central Working Committee to embrace the principle of country before Congress and to build a modern, transformed and strong party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/agriculture-minister-gita-chaudhary-meets-undp-representative-julian-chevillard-in-kathmandu 2026-10-31T00:51:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2675/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-29-at-21.48.45-original.jpg Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary Meets UNDP Representative Julian Chevillard in Kathmandu Minister Gita Chaudhary and UNDP representative Julian Chevillard discussed climate change, disaster risk reduction, biodiversity conservation and natural resources during a meeting in Kathmandu on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nrna-steps-up-preparations-for-sahayatra-2026-conference-in-doha 2026-10-31T00:51:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2676/middle-east_3rut1uxqd9_RwXX56qsrL.webp NRNA Steps Up Preparations for ‘Sahayatra-2026’ Conference in Doha The Non-Resident Nepali Association is preparing to hold its ninth Middle East regional conference in Doha on December 11 and 12, with a focus on workers’ rights, safe foreign employment and social concerns. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-bhutan-to-present-mountain-agenda-at-cop31 2026-10-31T00:51:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2677/gita-chaudary-1-1024x512.png Nepal and Bhutan to Present Mountain Agenda at COP31 Nepal will jointly present mountains as a separate agenda at COP31 with Bhutan, a move Minister Gita Chaudhary says advances the fight for climate justice. https://patrukar.com/en/news/world-stroke-day-more-than-50-000-people-suffer-strokes-annually-in-nepal 2026-10-31T00:52:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2678/Stroke-1793262189.webp World Stroke Day: More Than 50,000 People Suffer Strokes Annually in Nepal More than 50,000 people suffer strokes in Nepal each year, with one person affected every 10 minutes, says Nepal Stroke Association outgoing President Dr Raju Poudel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-chaudhary-calls-for-climate-justice-in-practice-not-just-words 2026-10-31T00:52:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2679/gita-chaudhary_hG539VeNk1.webp Minister Chaudhary Calls for Climate Justice in Practice, Not Just Words Minister Geeta Chaudhary urges climate justice be implemented in practice, not limited to slogans or UN documents, addressing the National Climate Summit-2026 in Kathmandu on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-general-assembly-calls-for-end-to-us-embargo-on-cuba-for-34th-year 2026-10-31T00:52:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2680/un_united-213432_A70jpQ5IqF.jpg UN General Assembly Calls for End to US Embargo on Cuba for 34th Year The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Wednesday urging an end to the US economic, trade and financial embargo on Cuba, with 130 votes in favour and 17 against. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-embassy-in-brussels-hosts-joint-tourism-promotion-event-2 2026-10-31T00:52:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2681/brasels_vztud7glv3_UnO8HtMIXW.webp Nepal Embassy in Brussels Hosts Joint Tourism Promotion Event The Nepali Embassy in Brussels joined the embassies of Bhutan, the Maldives and Sri Lanka for the second edition of the tourism promotion event “From Himalayan Peaks to Coastal Shores.” https://patrukar.com/en/news/mbappe-apologises-to-china-over-mao-dictator-comment 2026-10-31T00:52:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2682/embappe_8dAuYVQO3m.webp Mbappe Apologises to China Over Mao 'Dictator' Comment France captain Kylian Mbappe apologised to China on Tuesday after calling late leader Mao Zedong a 'dictator' in a podcast, sparking protests and his removal from a Chinese brand. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-trade-deficit-tops-rs-532-billion-in-first-quarter-of-fy-2083-84 2026-10-31T00:52:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2683/export-import-aayat-niryat-malbahas-truck-1024x512.jpg Nepal’s Trade Deficit Tops Rs 532 Billion in First Quarter of FY 2083/84 Nepal recorded Rs 761.07 billion in foreign trade from Shrawan to Ashoj, as imports outpaced exports and the trade deficit widened. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravindra-mishra-says-state-activities-signal-seizure-of-power 2026-10-31T00:55:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2684/rabindra-mishra_AkBka2yYSm.jpg Ravindra Mishra Says State Activities Signal 'Seizure of Power' Former RPP vice-chairman Ravindra Mishra warned Friday that recent state activities signal a 'seizure of power', citing grave questions for democracy, rule of law and citizens' rights after journalists arrested from a newsroom were released. https://patrukar.com/en/news/department-calls-102-bids-for-irrigation-and-river-control-in-first-two-months-of-fiscal-year-2083-84 2026-10-31T00:55:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2685/urja-mantralaya-energy-mini_fDLzNAcqlW.jpg Department calls 102 bids for irrigation and river control in first two months of fiscal year 2083/84 The Department of Water Resources and Irrigation called 102 bids for irrigation expansion and river control in the first two months of fiscal year 2083/84 and awarded more than 80 emergency contracts before the monsoon. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-condemns-raids-on-media-houses-and-detention-of-journalists 2026-10-31T00:55:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/kamal-thapa-urges-pm-balendra-shah-to-change-nepal-s-federal-system 2026-10-31T00:55:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2686/Kamal-Thapa-.jpg Kamal Thapa Urges PM Balendra Shah to Change Nepal’s Federal System RPP Chairman Kamal Thapa called Nepal’s federal system a failure and urged Prime Minister Balendra Shah to change it at an interaction programme in Janakpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-football-league-invites-bids-for-three-new-clubs 2026-10-31T00:55:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2687/Football-1-400x220.jpg Nepal Football League Invites Bids for Three New Clubs The Nepal Football League has begun the process of adding three clubs and invited bids for teams representing eight cities. Applications are due by Kartik 30. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gen-z-journalist-forum-demands-release-of-suvedi-and-baral 2026-10-31T00:55:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2688/bishwomani-subedi-400x220.jpg Gen-Z Journalist Forum Demands Release of Suvedi and Baral The Gen-Z Journalist Forum Nepal has called for the release of journalists Bishwamani Suvedi and Baral and condemned plainclothes police action at two media offices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-orders-immediate-release-of-arrested-journalist 2026-10-31T00:55:50+05:45 https://www.nepallead.com/uploads/posts/RSP_Balen_Shah-1785493550.png?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 PM Balen Orders Immediate Release of Arrested Journalist Prime Minister Balen has ordered authorities to immediately release a journalist taken into custody from a media house, with the directive issued on Friday, according to Nepal Lead and Baahrakhari. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-contract-approved-for-25-5-kilometre-damak-chisapani-road-section 2026-10-31T00:56:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2689/1775356703_bato-20sadak.jpg New Contract Approved for 25.5-Kilometre Damak–Chisapani Road Section The government has ended the previous contract and approved a new contract to blacktop the Mangsebung–Larumba–Chisapani section within three years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eight-arrested-including-former-dairy-development-corporation-general-manager 2026-10-31T00:56:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2690/CIB-1793373362.jpg Eight Arrested, Including Former Dairy Development Corporation General Manager Reports say eight people, including a former Dairy Development Corporation general manager, have been arrested in a case linked to crime and economic matters. Further details have not been provided. https://patrukar.com/en/news/birgunj-customs-revenue-tops-target-by-rs-265-8-million-in-asoj 2026-10-31T04:21:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2691/birgunj-bhansar--1-_TqAiZajEEB.jpg Birgunj Customs Revenue Tops Target by Rs 265.8 Million in Asoj Birgunj Customs Office collected Rs 26.7258 billion in Asoj, exceeding its monthly target, with fuel imports contributing Rs 2.29 billion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sixth-fish-festival-begins-at-begnas-lake-in-pokhara 2026-10-31T06:32:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2692/Begnas-Lake-Pokhara-9-400x220.jpg Sixth Fish Festival Begins at Begnas Lake in Pokhara The sixth Fish Festival has begun on Friday at the shore of Begnas Lake in Pokhara, Kaski, organised by the Hotel and Restaurant Association Lekhnath to promote tourism through local fish, indigenous cuisine and native culture. https://patrukar.com/en/news/butwal-international-convention-centre-handed-over-to-management-committee 2026-10-31T06:33:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2693/butwal-sammelan-kendra-1024x576.jpg Butwal International Convention Centre Handed Over to Management Committee The ownership and operation of the Butwal International Convention Centre in Rupandehi have been formally transferred to the Special Structure Operation and Management Development Committee after the venue remained stalled for four years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-seeks-unified-command-for-disaster-response-after-budhigandaki-flood 2026-10-31T06:34:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2694/Subasjung-Thapa-Nepal-Army-1024x576-1.jpg Nepali Army seeks unified command for disaster response after Budhigandaki flood The Nepali Army has urged a single chain of command for disaster management, telling a parliamentary committee that dual command and overlapping jurisdictions are hindering response after the Budhigandaki flood. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-statistics-office-releases-wash-status-report-for-753-local-units 2026-10-31T06:34:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2695/rastriya-tathyank-karyalaya_1KDrSncyuT.jpg National Statistics Office releases WASH status report for 753 local units The National Statistics Office on Friday made public a statistical report analysing the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) status of all 753 local units, presented by chief statistics officer Laxmi Basnet at a programme in Lalitpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beekeeping-gains-popularity-among-farmers-in-dhankuta 2026-10-31T06:35:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2696/1793353726_mauri-2013.jpg Beekeeping Gains Popularity Among Farmers in Dhankuta Beekeeping is emerging as a new source of income for farmers in Dhankuta, where rocky forest land once left unused is now being put to productive use. Local reports say the trade requires little effort while yielding earnings in the lakhs of rupees, attracting growing interest in areas where grain crop potential is low. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-detain-four-journalists-press-council-raises-concern 2026-10-31T06:36:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2697/IMG_7336-1793365986.webp Nepal Police Detain Four Journalists; Press Council Raises Concern At least four journalists were detained on Friday, while plainclothes officers searched Naya Patrika Daily for investigative reporter Nabaraj Mainali. Press Council Nepal and media organizations raised concerns over press freedom. https://patrukar.com/en/news/continuous-rain-worries-bhojpur-farmers-as-paddy-ripens 2026-10-31T06:37:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2698/dhan-bhijeko_7DAUmTbyXz.webp Continuous rain worries Bhojpur farmers as paddy ripens Continuous rainfall in Bhojpur district has coincided with the ripening of paddy, leaving farmers unable to cut and store their crop and fearing losses from falling grain and hail. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-arnab-brings-heavy-rain-and-snowfall-raising-landslide-and-flood-risks-in-nepal 2026-10-31T06:38:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2699/ktm-mausam--1--1793259300.jpg Cyclone Arnab Brings Heavy Rain and Snowfall, Raising Landslide and Flood Risks in Nepal Cyclone Arnab has brought continued rain and snowfall across Nepal, with heavy precipitation forecast at night. Authorities have warned of landslides and floods and placed security agencies on high alert. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-arnav-set-to-bring-heavy-rain-and-snowfall-to-nepal 2026-10-31T06:39:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2700/arnab-cyclone_vTVtA492tn.webp Cyclone Arnav Set to Bring Heavy Rain and Snowfall to Nepal Nepal’s Meteorological Forecasting Division has urged vigilance as Cyclone Arnav is expected to bring heavy rain and snowfall, particularly on Friday and Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devanganj-rural-municipality-expands-electricity-for-irrigation-in-sunsari 2026-10-31T06:40:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2701/Untitled-1-original.jpg Devanganj Rural Municipality Expands Electricity for Irrigation in Sunsari Devanganj Rural Municipality in Sunsari has reached the final stage of a Rs 30 crore project with the Nepal Electricity Authority to extend electricity to farm fields for easier, cheaper irrigation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslides-block-bp-highway-at-two-points-in-kavrepalanchok-rain-stalls-clearance 2026-10-31T06:41:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2702/wipi-rajamarga-original.jpg Landslides block BP Highway at two points in Kavrepalanchok, rain stalls clearance Landslides have completely blocked the BP Highway at Pinthali and Gimdibensi in Roshi Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchok, with continuing rain preventing immediate clearance, the District Police Office said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-on-high-alert-as-cyclone-arnab-raises-heavy-rainfall-risk 2026-10-31T06:47:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2703/rastriya-bipad-jokhim-niunikaran-tatha-bebasthapan-pradhikaran-400x220.jpg Nepal on High Alert as Cyclone Arnab Raises Heavy Rainfall Risk Nepal has put government agencies and the health sector on high alert as Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring heavy rain and other severe weather, while authorities warn of possible flight disruption. https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-nepal-premier-league-opens-in-kirtipur-as-lumbini-lions-beat-sudurpaschim-royals 2026-10-31T07:05:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2704/npl-press-c_sXxyZmZU3I.webp Third Nepal Premier League Opens in Kirtipur as Lumbini Lions Beat Sudurpaschim Royals The third edition of the Nepal Premier League began at Kirtipur’s Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, with defending champions Lumbini Lions winning the opening match by seven wickets. Eight franchise teams are competing, and DRS is being used for the first time. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-and-rsp-chair-ravi-lamichhane-hold-four-hour-talks-in-budhanilkantha 2026-10-31T07:16:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2705/Rabi-balen-7-1024x500-1.jpg PM Balendra Shah and RSP Chair Ravi Lamichhane Hold Four-Hour Talks in Budhanilkantha Prime Minister Balendra Shah met RSP Chairman Ravi Lamichhane at his Budhanilkantha residence on Wednesday for around four hours of talks on sensitive political and government issues, accompanied by chief adviser Kumar Ben. https://patrukar.com/en/news/19th-godavari-flower-competitive-exhibition-opens-at-jawalakhel-over-450-species-on-display-ahead-of-tihar-and-chhath 2026-10-31T07:17:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2706/godawori-400x220.jpg 19th Godavari Flower Competitive Exhibition Opens at Jawalakhel, Over 450 Species on Display Ahead of Tihar and Chhath The 19th Godavari Flower Competitive Exhibition has opened at Jawalakhel grounds in Lalitpur, featuring over 450 flower and plant species across 86 stalls, with around Rs 1.30 crore in transactions expected before it concludes on Kartik 16. https://patrukar.com/en/news/actress-niruta-singh-to-receive-honorary-mrs-nepal-world-2026-title 2026-10-31T07:18:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2707/niruta-thapa_Zhp4f7sbOO.webp Actress Niruta Singh to Receive Honorary Mrs Nepal World 2026 Title Veteran Nepali actress Niruta Singh will receive the honorary Mrs Nepal World 2026 title at a Ribbon Entertainment event in Kathmandu on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-rhinos-defeat-biratnagar-kings-by-8-runs-in-npl-season-3 2026-10-31T07:35:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2708/cricket-original.jpg Chitwan Rhinos Defeat Biratnagar Kings by 8 Runs in NPL Season 3 David Malan scored 70 and Kamal Singh Airee took four wickets as Chitwan Rhinos beat Biratnagar Kings by eight runs in the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bp-highway-blocked-by-landslides-at-two-points-in-kavrepalanchok-reopening-delayed-by-continuing-rain 2026-10-31T07:40:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2709/bp-rajmarga-pairo-6-400x220.jpg BP Highway Blocked by Landslides at Two Points in Kavrepalanchok; Reopening Delayed by Continuing Rain Landslides have completely blocked the BP Highway at Pinthali and Gimdibeshi in Roshi Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchok. Police say reopening is delayed as rain continues and urge travellers to check road conditions first. https://patrukar.com/en/news/salt-trading-makwanpur-sells-subsidised-food-worth-over-rs-800-000-during-dashain-period 2026-10-31T07:47:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2710/suptha-mule-pasal_F5RoJCWFgp.webp Salt Trading Makwanpur Sells Subsidised Food Worth Over Rs 800,000 During Dashain Period Salt Trading Corporation’s Makwanpur office sold more than Rs 800,000 worth of sugar, salt, flour and oil through its festive-season subsidised-price shop from Ashoj 1 until the Dashain holidays. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-and-pm-s-office-clash-over-journalists-detention-in-kathmandu 2026-10-31T07:48:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2711/1793409241_khusboo.jpg Police and PM's Office clash over journalists' detention in Kathmandu Nepal Police says its Cyber Bureau acted after the Prime Minister's Office showed interest, while the PMO denies knowledge of Friday's detention of journalists, prompting questions from RPP's Khushbu Oli and silence from ruling RSP. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-npl-matches-scheduled-today-biratnagar-meet-chitwan-karnali-face-janakpur 2026-10-31T07:48:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2712/Nplll-1793061467.jpeg Two NPL Matches Scheduled Today: Biratnagar Meet Chitwan, Karnali Face Janakpur Two Nepal Premier League matches are scheduled for today, October 27, 2026, with Biratnagar facing Chitwan and Karnali taking on Janakpur, according to Nepali media reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslide-blocks-bp-highway-disrupting-traffic-on-key-kathmandu-terai-corridor 2026-10-31T07:59:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2713/bp-rajmarg-1777168803.jpg Landslide Blocks BP Highway, Disrupting Traffic on Key Kathmandu-Terai Corridor A landslide has blocked the BP Highway, disrupting traffic on the key corridor linking the Kathmandu Valley with the eastern Terai. No casualties have been reported so far, and details about the site and clearance timeline are still awaited. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-province-collects-rs-40-million-revenue-from-medicinal-herbs 2026-10-31T08:05:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2714/Yarsagumba-700x480.jpg Karnali Province Collects Rs 40 Million Revenue from Medicinal Herbs Karnali Province's Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment reported Rs 40.176 million in revenue from 58 species of medicinal herbs in the last fiscal year, with royalty applied to 181,609 kilograms at Rs 50 per kilogram. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-delegation-led-by-bipin-kumar-acharya-to-visit-china 2026-10-31T08:17:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2715/bipin-acharya-1-2-400x220.jpg RSP Delegation Led by Bipin Kumar Acharya to Visit China A 20-member delegation of lawmakers from Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party will travel to China for 10 days at the invitation of the Communist Party of China. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-secretariat-meeting-today-at-11-am-to-discuss-political-and-organisational-issues 2026-10-31T08:29:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2716/rabi-lamichhane-2-1024x592.jpg RSP Secretariat Meeting Today at 11 AM to Discuss Political and Organisational Issues The Rastriya Swatantra Party has called its secretariat meeting for today at 11 am at its central office in Ghanthighar, Banasthali, Kathmandu, chaired by president Rabi Lamichhane to discuss current political and organisational issues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trailer-released-for-student-of-the-year-after-dark-web-series-shanaya-kapoor-in-double-role 2026-10-31T08:30:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2717/student-of-the-years-400x220.jpeg Trailer Released for 'Student of the Year: After Dark' Web Series, Shanaya Kapoor in Double Role The trailer for Karan Johar's web series 'Student of the Year: After Dark' has been released, marking a shift from campus romance to murder mystery, with Shanaya Kapoor in a double role as the story centres on student Ayesha at St. Teresa's Heritage School. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flower-farming-attracts-banke-farmers-after-indian-import-ban 2026-10-31T08:30:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2718/03-sayapatri-marigold-flower-tanahu_npl_binoddhungana-13_3KrZHHBHCD.webp Flower Farming Attracts Banke Farmers After Indian Import Ban After Nepal banned the import of Indian flowers, farmers in Nepalgunj, Kohalpur, Khajura and Janaki Rural Municipality of Banke district have taken up commercial flower cultivation this year, according to Floriculture Association Nepal central member Bindu Chartimagar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/helicopter-with-six-aboard-goes-missing-near-joshimath-in-uttarakhand 2026-10-31T08:34:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2719/helicopter-1.jpg Helicopter With Six Aboard Goes Missing Near Joshimath in Uttarakhand A helicopter with five passengers and a pilot went missing near Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday while flying from Badrinath to Dehradun. An aerial search, including drones, is underway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nerude-mirmire-laghubitta-posts-loss-as-bad-loans-rise 2026-10-31T08:46:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2720/Nerude-Mirmire-Laghubitta.jpg Nerude Mirmire Laghubitta Posts Loss as Bad Loans Rise Nerude Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha reported a net loss of Rs 2 crore 79 lakh 99 thousand in Q1 of FY 2083/84, swinging from a profit of Rs 5 crore 53 lakh 68 thousand a year earlier, as rising bad loans pushed up its non-performing loan ratio. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepalgunj-sports-infrastructure-lacks-maintenance-due-to-budget-shortage 2026-10-31T08:47:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2721/banke-district-map_buY1dHpxrb.jpg Nepalgunj sports infrastructure lacks maintenance due to budget shortage Sports facilities built at Nepalgunj Stadium in Banke, including those developed during the eighth National Games, are deteriorating due to a lack of ownership, budget and player production, according to ASN swimming official Damodar Aryal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/farmers-advised-to-harvest-paddy-before-rain-or-wait-until-after-november-1 2026-10-31T09:04:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2722/Paddy-RSS-400x220.jpg Farmers Advised to Harvest Paddy Before Rain or Wait Until After November 1 Dhading’s Agriculture Development Office has urged farmers to check weather forecasts, harvest paddy immediately or wait until after November 1 as rain is expected across many parts of Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-approves-sale-of-500-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine-in-2-1-billion-deal-funded-by-european-countries-and-canada 2026-10-31T09:27:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2723/f93e2820-d4b7-11f1-a701-fddedf244c16jpg_B4DSCM0pYD.webp US Approves Sale of 500 Patriot Missiles to Ukraine in $2.1 Billion Deal Funded by European Countries and Canada The US State Department has approved the sale of 500 PAC-3 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, valued at 2.1 billion US dollars, with European countries and Canada funding the purchase to help Kyiv counter intensifying Russian air attacks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ruling-rsp-focuses-on-diplomacy-and-local-election-preparations 2026-10-31T09:34:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2724/rsp_UYgPdh06yR.webp Ruling RSP Focuses on Diplomacy and Local Election Preparations The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is emphasizing expanded ties with neighboring countries while preparing for Nepal's upcoming local level elections, with more than 20,000 aspirants applying for municipalities and rural municipalities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-arnab-brings-heavy-snowfall-and-rain-to-mustang-blocks-korala-road 2026-10-31T09:46:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2725/KORALA-NAKA-1024x512.jpg Cyclone Arnab Brings Heavy Snowfall and Rain to Mustang, Blocks Korala Road Heavy snowfall in upper Mustang and persistent rain in lower areas have disrupted daily life, closed the Korala border point and blocked the Jomsom-Korala road section. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eight-inmates-escape-dolpa-district-prison-by-digging-tunnel 2026-10-31T09:47:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2726/1793415225_dolpa-20cdo.jpg Eight inmates escape Dolpa district prison by digging tunnel Eight inmates escaped from the District Prison in Dunai, the district headquarters of Dolpa, by digging a tunnel on Friday night, police said. DSP Anilraj Giri of the District Police Office confirmed the breakout, in which eight of the 17 inmates fled. A police team has reached the prison and the Chief District Officer is reviewing CCTV footage as a detailed investigation gets under way. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-threatens-two-npl-matches-at-kirtipur-on-saturday 2026-10-31T09:57:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2727/photo_7c69099f_8XTnPcnQCc.webp Rain Threatens Two NPL Matches at Kirtipur on Saturday Continuous rain in Kathmandu has left water accumulated at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, putting both of Saturday's Nepal Premier League matches, including the evening fixture, at risk. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-arnab-raises-landslide-risk-on-major-highways 2026-10-31T10:15:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2728/pahiro-narayangadh-muglin_rSbWqXUCuo.webp Cyclone Arnab Raises Landslide Risk on Major Highways Cyclone Arnab raises the risk of landslides on major highways in Nepal, with Nepal Lead and Nepal Samaya urging the public to stay alert and take precautions as the cyclone's effects spread nationwide. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-electricity-authority-halts-power-supply-in-five-koshi-districts-for-keroun-substation-works 2026-10-31T10:16:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2729/1785758149_Bijuli-20Batti-20-1-.png Nepal Electricity Authority Halts Power Supply in Five Koshi Districts for Keroun Substation Works NEA cuts power in five Koshi districts and parts of Morang from 4 am to 12 pm on Saturday and Sunday for testing and operation of the Keroun 132/33 kV substation project. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cancels-mechi-corridor-road-contract-after-delays 2026-10-31T10:22:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2730/1793244634_mechinews.jpg Nepal Cancels Mechi Corridor Road Contract After Delays The government has ended the contract for the 9.5-kilometre Belase–Golakharka Bhanjyang section of the Mechi Corridor after physical progress stalled at 47 percent despite repeated deadline extensions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/igp-karki-says-nepal-police-committed-to-unhindered-journalism-a-day-after-reporters-arrested-in-kathmandu 2026-10-31T10:57:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2731/danbahadur-karki_pNZAmhBvrG.jpg IGP Karki says Nepal Police committed to unhindered journalism a day after reporters arrested in Kathmandu Nepal Police chief IGP Dan Bahadur Karki says the force is committed to enabling impartial, factual and courageous journalism, a day after police arrested journalists from various media outlets in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sunkoshi-marin-diversion-project-cancels-new-dam-and-powerhouse-contract-process 2026-10-31T10:59:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2732/sunkoshi-marin-aayojana_i5hgTVfWNy.jpg Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Project Cancels New Dam and Powerhouse Contract Process The Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project has cancelled a newly invited contract for construction of its dam, powerhouse and related structures. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-arnav-triggers-flood-and-landslide-alerts-in-eastern-and-central-nepal 2026-10-31T11:04:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2733/1793076718_cdo-20maka.jpg Cyclone Arnav Triggers Flood and Landslide Alerts in Eastern and Central Nepal Authorities in Jhapa, Dhankuta, Sunsari and Makwanpur urge residents to take precautions as Cyclone Arnav raises the risk of heavy rain, flooding, windstorms and landslides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-rain-threatens-saturday-s-nepal-premier-league-matches 2026-10-31T11:16:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2734/1793420977_tu.jpg Kathmandu Rain Threatens Saturday’s Nepal Premier League Matches More than 24 hours of rain has waterlogged TU Cricket Ground, putting Saturday’s NPL fixtures at risk. The Lumbini Lions-Chitwan Rhinos match is especially likely to be cancelled. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslides-block-beni-jomsom-and-beni-darbang-roads-in-myagdi 2026-10-31T11:28:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2735/beni-jomsom-sadak-maygdi-1024x682.jpg Landslides Block Beni–Jomsom and Beni–Darbang Roads in Myagdi Continuous rain since Friday afternoon triggered landslides that blocked the Beni–Jomsom and Beni–Darbang roads in Myagdi from Saturday morning, with clearing work delayed by ongoing rain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-wins-first-ballon-d-or-of-all-time-award-beating-lionel-messi 2026-10-31T11:46:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2736/ronaldo-messi_uHysZrieUu.webp Cristiano Ronaldo Wins First ‘Ballon d’Or of All Time’ Award, Beating Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo has won the inaugural Ballon d’Or of All Time award for his 2008 performance with Manchester United, edging out rival Lionel Messi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-government-prepares-multi-party-delegation-for-cop31 2026-10-31T11:58:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2737/Prime-Ministers-Office-400x220.jpg Nepal Government Prepares Multi-Party Delegation for COP31 Nepal is preparing to include ruling and opposition party representatives in its COP31 delegation, in a bid to build a common national perspective on climate change. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-plans-policy-reforms-and-tax-concessions-for-nepal-s-gaming-and-it-sector 2026-10-31T11:59:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2738/balen-shaha_mz9wb64nRN.jpg PM Balen Shah Plans Policy Reforms and Tax Concessions for Nepal’s Gaming and IT Sector Prime Minister Balendra Shah says Nepal has begun reviewing policies and considering tax concessions to help develop its game development and IT industries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/inam-sapkota-accused-of-pressuring-supreme-court-judges 2026-10-31T12:04:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2739/Inam-Banner-1024x500-1.jpg Inam Sapkota Accused of Pressuring Supreme Court Judges Reports say Inam Sapkota, arrested on allegations of acting as a middleman, invoked senior officials’ names and messaged a Supreme Court justice about a pending case. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-approves-training-programme-for-775-teachers-and-staff 2026-10-31T12:17:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2740/1754550645_paisa-20rajaswo-1200x560.jpg Tribhuvan University Approves Training Programme for 775 Teachers and Staff Tribhuvan University has approved a human resource development programme for fiscal year 2083/084, offering in-service and induction training to 775 teachers and staff. Reports differ on the programme's budget. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulekhani-reservoir-nears-capacity-as-heavy-rain-raises-water-level 2026-10-31T12:19:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2741/1790472498_kulekhani-20dam.jpg Kulekhani Reservoir Nears Capacity as Heavy Rain Raises Water Level The Kulekhani reservoir has risen to 1,527.93 metres, close to its 1,530-metre maximum, prompting officials to urge residents in lower riverside areas to stay alert. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mudslide-buries-house-in-bethanchok-damages-two-homes-and-cowshed 2026-10-31T12:28:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2742/pahiro-1-1024x768.jpg Mudslide Buries House in Bethanchok, Damages Two Homes and Cowshed Heavy rain sent gravel-laden mud down the Khahare stream in Bethanchok Rural Municipality-4, burying a house and damaging two other homes and a cowshed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-block-over-a-dozen-roads-nationwide 2026-10-31T12:28:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2743/landslide-400x220.jpg Floods and landslides block over a dozen roads nationwide Continuous rainfall has blocked more than 12 road sections across Nepal, including the Prithvi Highway, with night movement suspended on the Kanti Lokpath due to landslide risk. https://patrukar.com/en/news/opinion-piece-urges-nepal-to-use-ideological-diplomacy-for-economic-growth 2026-10-31T12:33:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2744/ideologal-diplomacy_TM6T5WrHIA.webp Opinion Piece Urges Nepal to Use Ideological Diplomacy for Economic Growth An opinion article on Ratopati argues that Nepal should leverage ideological diplomacy, moving beyond formal government-to-government relations, to drive economic transformation amid rapid changes in world politics. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ss-foundation-honours-14-member-chinese-literary-delegation-in-kathmandu 2026-10-31T12:34:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2745/chinese_IWbqEMB1TO.webp SS Foundation honours 14-member Chinese literary delegation in Kathmandu A 14-member literary and cultural delegation from China, led by Lu Xun Cultural Foundation chairman Zhao Lingfei, was welcomed and honoured by the SS Foundation in Kathmandu on Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposal-to-expand-karnali-corridor-to-four-lanes-in-five-years 2026-10-31T12:35:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2746/photo-1_521d37a8-1200x650_lVmb1yQ3oa.webp Proposal to Expand Karnali Corridor to Four Lanes in Five Years A proposal has been floated to upgrade the 505-km Karnali Corridor from Jamunaha to Hilsa into a four-lane blacktopped road within five years, but implementation is yet to begin. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-and-snowfall-disrupt-tourism-in-pokhara-and-gandaki 2026-10-31T12:36:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2747/RT_GANDAKI_IMG_7171-original.jpg Rain and Snowfall Disrupt Tourism in Pokhara and Gandaki Rain and snowfall since Friday have slowed visitor movement and disrupted tourist activities in Pokhara and other parts of Gandaki Province, challenging tourism during the main trekking season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mugu-s-karmarong-still-outside-road-network-after-a-decade 2026-10-23T11:43:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2339/sadak-1024x576.jpeg Mugu’s Karmarong Still Outside Road Network After a Decade Only 18.5 kilometres of the planned 93-kilometre Gamgadhi-Nakchela road have been opened in ten years, leaving Karmarong Rural Municipality without a road connection. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bir-hospital-to-run-special-clinic-and-surgery-program-for-parkinson-s-and-movement-disorders 2026-10-23T11:44:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2340/bir-hospital-150x150.jpg Bir Hospital to Run Special Clinic and Surgery Program for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Bir Hospital will hold a special clinic and surgery program from Kartik 10 to 12 for patients with Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, dystonia, uncontrolled epilepsy and spinal problems. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-communist-party-announces-two-month-national-awakening-campaign 2026-10-23T12:01:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2341/nekapa-office_kgrqwWy3WM.webp Nepali Communist Party Announces Two-Month National Awakening Campaign The Nepal Communist Party will run a National Awakening Campaign from Kartik 7 to Mangsir 25 to gather public concerns and demands and seek priority action. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-appears-publicly-after-death-rumours 2026-10-23T12:02:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2342/1792734352_kim.jpg North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Appears Publicly After Death Rumours Kim Jong Un appears at a clothing and shoe exhibition with his daughter in state media photos, hours after online rumours claimed he had died of a brain haemorrhage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/wagle-and-jaishankar-discuss-practical-international-cooperation-at-ndtv-world-summit-2026 2026-10-23T12:13:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2343/program-400x220.jpg Wagle and Jaishankar Discuss Practical International Cooperation at NDTV World Summit 2026 Nepal Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle and Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar discussed disaster response, nutrition and clean energy at the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-swarnim-wagle-attends-ndtv-world-summit-2026-in-new-delhi 2026-10-23T12:31:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2344/Swarnim-wagle-1-400x220.jpg Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle attends NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a three-day visit to attend the NDTV World Summit 2026, where he will speak in the special session "Prosperity through Proximity: India-Nepal Opportunities" at Hotel Taj Palace. https://patrukar.com/en/news/772-foreign-tourists-enter-mustang-via-thorong-la-pass-in-two-weeks 2026-10-23T12:32:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2345/mustang-tourist_FfCuUt8sf4.jpg 772 Foreign Tourists Enter Mustang via Thorong La Pass in Two Weeks ACAP’s Jomsom check post recorded 772 foreign tourists entering Mustang via Thorong La through the Besishahar-Manang route in the two weeks after heavy snowfall. https://patrukar.com/en/news/772-foreign-tourists-enter-mustang-via-thorong-la-pass-in-two-weeks-2 2026-10-23T12:33:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2346/mustang-400x220.jpg 772 Foreign Tourists Enter Mustang via Thorong La Pass in Two Weeks 772 foreign tourists, including 43 from SAARC countries, entered Mustang in two weeks via the 5,416-metre Thorong La Pass, according to the ACAP checkpoint at Jomsom. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taan-confirms-langtang-and-manaslu-trekking-routes-reopen-issues-safety-advisory 2026-10-23T12:35:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2347/Lantang-Valley-Trek-10-1024x768.jpg TAAN Confirms Langtang and Manaslu Trekking Routes Reopen, Issues Safety Advisory The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal says routes in the Langtang and Manaslu regions are open again after flood damage, while urging trekkers and tourism businesses to check current conditions and take safety precautions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-tourist-arrivals-rise-in-bandipur-as-main-season-begins 2026-10-23T12:36:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2348/bandipur--400x220.jpg Foreign tourist arrivals rise in Bandipur as main season begins Foreign tourist arrivals have increased in Bandipur, Tanahun district, as the main tourism season begins, with visitors drawn by Himalayan views, Newar heritage, culture and a jeep safari to Ramkot village. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-zealand-defence-force-chief-tony-davis-resigns-over-undisclosed-relationship 2026-10-23T12:38:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2349/davil_SFZwALJ61P.webp New Zealand Defence Force Chief Tony Davis Resigns Over Undisclosed Relationship New Zealand Defence Force Chief Air Marshal Tony Davis resigned on Friday after failing to disclose an inappropriate relationship he had while in office, the NZDF said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-orders-its-diplomats-to-return-from-saudi-arabia 2026-10-23T12:39:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2350/Saudi-1792636231.jpg US Orders Its Diplomats to Return from Saudi Arabia The United States has ordered its diplomats stationed in Saudi Arabia to return, according to reports by Thaha Khabar and Baahrakhari published on October 23, 2026, with no reason given and no individuals named. https://patrukar.com/en/news/17-year-old-adri-mehmeti-emerges-as-rising-star-in-american-soccer 2026-10-23T12:40:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2351/adri-mehmeti_jn9fqB41fy.webp 17-Year-Old Adri Mehmeti Emerges as Rising Star in American Soccer 17-year-old midfielder Adri Mehmeti is a regular for the New York Red Bulls and made his US national team debut last September, emerging as a rising star in American soccer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-300-livestock-including-chauri-cows-rescued-in-humla-after-month-long-ordeal-in-heavy-snowfall 2026-10-23T12:41:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2352/humla-1-original.jpg Over 300 Livestock, Including Chauri Cows, Rescued in Humla After Month-Long Ordeal in Heavy Snowfall More than 300 livestock, including chauri cows, that went missing in heavy snowfall in the high pastures of Limi village, Namkha Rural Municipality-6, Humla, have been rescued nearly a month later. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-premier-league-opening-day-tickets-sell-out-in-30-minutes 2026-10-23T12:41:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2353/npl-ticket-1024x512.jpg Nepal Premier League opening day tickets sell out in 30 minutes Tickets for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League sold out within 30 minutes, with digital tickets for the opening match also gone in half an hour, according to Nepali media reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-says-he-is-going-to-india-to-fulfil-a-vow-made-in-prison 2026-10-23T12:42:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2354/1000275486-1792729413.jpg Ravi Lamichhane Says He Is Going to India to Fulfil a Vow Made in Prison Ravi Lamichhane has said he will travel to India to fulfil a religious vow made while he was in prison, with reports saying he will visit temples there to complete the pledge. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-private-sector-welcomes-move-to-open-cross-border-electricity-trade 2026-10-23T12:42:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2355/narendra-ballab-pant-1024x620.jpg Nepal Private Sector Welcomes Move to Open Cross-Border Electricity Trade IPPAN says the government’s plan to issue letters of intent and later grant licences for cross-border electricity trade could open new business opportunities and encourage investment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-film-kabaddi-5-releases-in-theatres-advance-booking-opens 2026-10-23T12:43:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2356/bookingopen-kabaddi._82zXR9N4xb.webp Nepali film 'Kabaddi 5' releases in theatres, advance booking opens Nepali film 'Kabaddi 5' released in theatres on Friday, 23 October 2026, after advance ticket bookings opened ahead of its release, according to reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/food-management-and-trading-company-taplejung-trades-over-rs-10-million-in-three-months 2026-10-23T12:43:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2357/862508968_1018503514614341_6794995335045048161_n-1024x576.jpg Food Management and Trading Company Taplejung Trades Over Rs 10 Million in Three Months Food Management and Trading Company Limited, Taplejung, records Rs 10.2 million in trade during Shrawan to Ashwin, nearly matching its Rs 10.6 million full-year sales of the previous fiscal year in just three months. https://patrukar.com/en/news/artificial-dam-in-dang-s-rani-community-forest-boosts-irrigation-for-local-farmers 2026-10-23T12:44:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2358/Artificial-dam-Dang-400x220.jpg Artificial Dam in Dang's Rani Community Forest Boosts Irrigation for Local Farmers An artificial dam in Dang's Rani Community Forest has improved irrigation access, turning rain-dependent farmland in Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City into productive agricultural land. https://patrukar.com/en/news/auto-rickshaw-driver-arrested-in-dang-while-transporting-illegal-firecrackers 2026-10-23T13:44:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2359/1782487226_1767683851_Pakrau-1200x560.jpg Auto-Rickshaw Driver Arrested in Dang While Transporting Illegal Firecrackers Police in Dang arrested 25-year-old Anubhav Agrawal at the Koilabas checkpoint after finding illegal firecrackers in his auto-rickshaw, according to the District Police Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/basanta-danda-once-a-conflict-site-emerges-as-a-tourist-destination 2026-10-23T13:45:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2360/basanta-pur_LPC5qvItaQ.webp Basanta Danda, Once a Conflict Site, Emerges as a Tourist Destination Basanta Danda in Palpa’s Tinau Rural Municipality has changed from a site associated with a Maoist-Army clash into a popular tourist spot, with the Lumbini Cable Car operating on the hill for the past four years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/syangja-farmers-turn-to-vermicompost-amid-chemical-fertiliser-shortage 2026-10-23T14:01:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2361/1792740042_hiti-2068.jpg Syangja farmers turn to vermicompost amid chemical fertiliser shortage Farmers in Syangja district are adopting vermicompost made from cattle dung and vegetable waste as a commercial alternative to chemical fertiliser, which is often in short supply during the planting season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-u-19-women-to-tour-china-and-india-ahead-of-world-cup 2026-10-23T14:14:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/preparations-begin-for-month-long-adinath-temple-fair-in-kirtipur 2026-10-23T14:16:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2362/1792741449_Aadinatha-20-2098.jpg Preparations Begin for Month-Long Adinath Temple Fair in Kirtipur Cleaning and other preparations are underway at Adinath Temple in Kirtipur ahead of a month-long fair scheduled to begin on Kartik 9. https://patrukar.com/en/news/melting-swiss-glaciers-reveal-history-in-lucerne-exhibition 2026-10-23T14:58:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2363/himnadi_GYaUGBjOV8.webp Melting Swiss Glaciers Reveal History in Lucerne Exhibition As Switzerland's glaciers melt rapidly due to climate change, they are exposing ancient hunting bows, Roman-era objects and even modern waste. The Glacier Garden in Lucerne's 'Treasure of Ice' exhibition preserves and displays these finds. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-s-araghchi-criticizes-macron-s-remarks-on-nuclear-program 2026-10-23T15:15:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2364/abbas-araghchi-1750591951_PB0Gmh19Fo.webp Iran’s Araghchi Criticizes Macron’s Remarks on Nuclear Program Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of contradicting his earlier position on the 2015 nuclear deal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-chief-guterres-urges-restraint-over-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia 2026-10-23T15:16:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2365/guteres_JhtFw9VCm2.jpg UN Chief Guterres Urges Restraint Over Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges restraint and a political solution amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, as the EU proposes listing the group as a terrorist organisation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-suspends-vehicle-consignment-tracking-system-over-php-security-flaw 2026-10-23T15:26:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2366/rajaswa.jpg Nepal suspends Vehicle Consignment Tracking System over PHP security flaw Nepal's Department of Revenue Investigation has temporarily shut down the Vehicle Consignment Tracking System after the National Cyber Security Centre flagged a serious PHP vulnerability. Freight vehicles must now carry bills and documents while the system remains offline. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-wagle-meets-modi-and-jaishankar-in-new-delhi 2026-10-23T15:27:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2367/Swarnim-Wagle-MoF-Twitter-400x220.jpg Finance Minister Wagle Meets Modi and Jaishankar in New Delhi Nepali Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle met Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday evening during the NDTV World Summit 2026 and also held direct talks with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on bilateral and regional issues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/study-suggests-van-gogh-s-starry-night-sky-matches-july-22-1889 2026-10-23T17:32:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2368/vsent-gg_KmskwYXQLd.webp Study Suggests Van Gogh’s Starry Night Sky Matches July 22, 1889 A South Korean research team says the sky in Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night may reflect the actual sky above the French asylum where the artist was staying on July 22, 1889. https://patrukar.com/en/news/woman-arrested-in-dhanusha-for-dancing-with-pistol-in-facebook-video 2026-10-23T17:33:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2369/pakrau_LNPx1qk5fZ.webp Woman Arrested in Dhanusha for Dancing with Pistol in Facebook Video A 26-year-old woman, Najima Khatun of Nagarain Municipality-6, was arrested in Dhanusha after posting a Facebook video of herself dancing with what appeared to be a pistol in a public place. Police spokesperson DSP Om Prakash Khanal confirmed the arrest, saying the act spread violence and fear in society. https://patrukar.com/en/news/1-431-kg-pumpkin-grown-in-rhode-island-likely-to-set-world-record-confirmation-pending 2026-10-23T17:44:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2370/farsi_yijDiP16ri.webp 1,431 kg Pumpkin Grown in Rhode Island Likely to Set World Record, Confirmation Pending A giant pumpkin weighing 3,156 pounds, about 1,431 kilograms, grown in Rhode Island is likely to break the world record for the heaviest pumpkin by roughly 300 pounds, with official confirmation still pending. https://patrukar.com/en/news/besisahar-chame-road-reopens-after-six-day-landslide-blockage 2026-10-23T18:14:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2371/besisahar-1024x512.jpg Besisahar-Chame Road Reopens After Six-Day Landslide Blockage The Besisahar-Chame road in Manang has reopened after landslides triggered by four days of continuous heavy rainfall in Asoj. Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower Company helped restore the route with equipment, workers, fuel and other materials. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-says-upcoming-india-visit-is-personal-not-political 2026-10-23T18:32:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2372/rabi-400x220.jpeg Ravi Lamichhane Says Upcoming India Visit Is Personal, Not Political Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Ravi Lamichhane says his upcoming visit to India is for personal and religious reasons, with no political meetings planned. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-wagle-says-anti-india-nationalism-era-over-in-nepal 2026-10-23T18:32:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2373/Swarnim-Wagle-600x300.jpg Finance Minister Wagle Says Anti-India Nationalism Era Over in Nepal Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said at the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi that the era of viewing Nepali nationalism as opposition to India has ended, urging that problems in bilateral ties be treated as opportunities for economic prosperity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/international-snow-leopard-day-marked-with-focus-on-habitat-conservation 2026-10-23T18:33:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2374/himchituwa.webp International Snow Leopard Day Marked with Focus on Habitat Conservation International Snow Leopard Day was observed on 23 October, focusing on the protection of the high Himalayan ecosystem and habitat loss driven by climate change, in only the second official observance since the United Nations declared the day in 2024. https://patrukar.com/en/news/swiss-glacier-melt-reveals-artifacts-in-treasury-of-ice-exhibit 2026-10-23T18:34:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2375/Glacier-1792738720.webp Swiss Glacier Melt Reveals Artifacts in 'Treasury of Ice' Exhibit The Glacier Garden in Lucerne presents relics emerging from Switzerland's rapidly melting glaciers in the new 'Treasury of Ice' exhibition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-wagle-and-indian-external-affairs-minister-jaishankar-hold-q-a-on-the-world-order 2026-10-23T18:35:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2376/whatsapp-image-2026-_8esINyezbx.webp Finance Minister Wagle and Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Hold Q&A on the World Order Nepal's Finance Minister Dr. Wagle and India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a question-and-answer session on the world order, touching on global affairs and economic issues, as reported by Nepali outlets on October 23, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/high-court-orders-madhesh-to-enact-language-law 2026-10-23T18:36:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2377/1792755764_Madesh1.jpg High Court Orders Madhesh to Enact Language Law The High Court Janakpur has directed the Madhesh Province government to make legal arrangements to use Maithili, Bhojpuri and Bajjika, besides Nepali, in official business, citing constitutional linguistic rights. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslide-hit-jyamire-residents-celebrate-dashain-in-temporary-shelters 2026-10-23T18:37:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2378/Dashain-tika-400x220.jpg Landslide-Hit Jyamire Residents Celebrate Dashain in Temporary Shelters Eight houses in Gargare, Tallo Jyamire, were completely damaged after the ground cracked following continuous rainfall on Ashoj 11. Displaced residents spent Dashain in tents and tarpaulin shelters provided by the local administration. https://patrukar.com/en/news/clear-weather-brings-joyful-dashain-travel-for-nepalis 2026-10-23T18:38:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2379/ghaam-dashainma-400x220.jpg Clear Weather Brings Joyful Dashain Travel for Nepalis Continuous rain before Dashain raised fears of damaged roads for travelers like Sapana Rai of Khotang, but clear weather made this year's festival journey pleasant. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-nepali-congress-general-secretary-shivakoti-vows-to-strengthen-party 2026-10-23T18:39:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2380/ajaybabau-400x220.jpg New Nepali Congress General Secretary Shivakoti Vows to Strengthen Party Newly elected Nepali Congress General Secretary Ajaybabu Shivakoti on Friday pledged to correct the party's past weaknesses and move it forward as a strong, united force, saying the 15th general convention reaffirmed Gagan Thapa's leadership. https://patrukar.com/en/news/biratnagar-kings-coaches-dhammika-prasad-and-dinuk-shulakshana-arrive-in-nepal-for-third-npl-edition 2026-10-23T18:40:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2381/biratnagar-kings_iMUxeYY85o.webp Biratnagar Kings coaches Dhammika Prasad and Dinuk Shulakshana arrive in Nepal for third NPL edition Biratnagar Kings' head coach Dhammika Prasad and spin bowling coach Dinuk Shulakshana arrived in Kathmandu on Friday ahead of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). https://patrukar.com/en/news/butwal-gorusinge-road-expansion-falls-behind-only-29-percent-complete 2026-10-23T18:40:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2382/butwal-gorusinge-1024x512.png Butwal–Gorusinge Road Expansion Falls Behind, Only 29 Percent Complete The Butwal–Gorusinge road expansion has reached only 29 percent physical progress with one year left on its Kartik 2084 deadline, delayed by material shortages, slow side clearance and disasters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-chief-poudel-offers-dashain-tika-and-jamara-to-personnel-and-families 2026-10-23T18:41:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2383/tiika_v3VXArq9jp.webp Armed Police Chief Poudel Offers Dashain Tika and Jamara to Personnel and Families Armed Police Force Inspector General Narayan Datt Poudel offered Vijaya Dashami tika, jamara and prasad to serving and former APF personnel and their families at Sharad Bhawan, Swayambhu, on Kartik 6, Bada Dashain 2083. https://patrukar.com/en/news/opinion-pieces-call-for-revival-of-reading-culture-in-nepal-opening-with-the-same-grade-7-student-s-question 2026-10-23T18:41:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2384/pathan_2EOpModTMN.webp Opinion Pieces Call for Revival of Reading Culture in Nepal, Opening With the Same Grade 7 Student's Question Two opinion articles published on October 23, 2026, by Pradesh Khabar and Global Aawaj call for reviving Nepal's reading culture, both opening with a grade 7 student's question during a reading of a five-page story. https://patrukar.com/en/news/makwanpur-police-urge-passengers-not-to-pay-excess-fares 2026-10-23T18:42:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2385/1792756962_Checking.jpeg Makwanpur Police Urge Passengers Not to Pay Excess Fares The District Police Office Makwanpur has urged passengers not to pay more than the prescribed transport fare and to file complaints with the concerned authorities if charged above the set rate. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-darwang-road-reopens-for-traffic-after-week-long-closure-in-myagdi 2026-10-23T18:43:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2386/sadak--f-1792750486.jpg Beni-Darwang Road Reopens for Traffic After Week-Long Closure in Myagdi The Beni-Darwang road in Myagdi district has reopened for traffic after a week-long closure that had halted all vehicular movement along the route. https://patrukar.com/en/news/suryabinayak-municipality-calls-tenders-for-rs-20-million-ghattekhola-erosion-control-works 2026-10-23T18:43:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2387/kiran_7E3Ne9pc7F.webp Suryabinayak Municipality Calls Tenders for Rs 20 Million Ghattekhola Erosion-Control Works Suryabinayak Municipality has invited tenders for erosion-control and risk-reduction work along Ghattekhola in Bhaktapur after the Bagmati Province government confirmed Rs 20 million in funding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhapa-district-administration-bans-loud-dj-music-at-religious-events 2026-10-23T18:43:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2388/photo_5d394b29_3TkTXWmfzK.webp Jhapa district administration bans loud DJ music at religious events The District Administration Office in Jhapa has imposed a complete ban on loud DJ music during religious and cultural festivals, rallies, processions and idol immersion ceremonies to protect religious tolerance, social harmony and public peace. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-lamsal-pledges-budget-for-kaligandaki-corridor-reconstruction 2026-10-23T18:44:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/survey-shows-70-percent-of-young-americans-dissatisfied-with-trump 2026-10-23T18:44:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2389/donald-trump_nwjbpoj2h4_NUT10WrDTf.png Survey Shows 70 Percent of Young Americans Dissatisfied with Trump A survey reported by Nepali outlets on October 23, 2026, shows 79 percent of young Americans dissatisfied with President Trump and 70 percent of voters aged 18 to 29 supporting the Democratic Party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/david-miller-to-play-for-karnali-yaks-in-third-edition-of-nepal-premier-league 2026-10-23T19:02:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2390/1792758648_david-20miller.jpg David Miller to Play for Karnali Yaks in Third Edition of Nepal Premier League Karnali Yaks have signed South African international David Miller for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, the club announced on Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prabhu-sah-accuses-rsp-core-team-of-plotting-against-pm-shah 2026-10-23T19:14:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2391/prabhu_omILaimJTd.webp Prabhu Sah Accuses RSP Core Team of Plotting Against PM Shah AJP chairman and former minister Prabhu Sah accuses the RSP core team of conspiring to make Prime Minister Balendra Shah fail, alleging the plot was woven within six months of the government's formation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fake-us-election-polls-mislead-media-sparking-credibility-dispute 2026-10-23T19:15:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2392/1792760267_us-20vote.jpg Fake US election polls mislead media, sparking credibility dispute An organisation has admitted to publishing fabricated polling data ahead of the US midterm elections, with the fake surveys used by political campaigns and major media outlets, triggering a fresh dispute over the reliability of election polling. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-u-19-women-s-cricket-team-to-compete-in-china-and-india-ahead-of-world-cup 2026-10-23T19:32:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2393/u19-1792731161.jpg Nepal U-19 Women’s Cricket Team to Compete in China and India Ahead of World Cup Nepal’s U-19 women’s cricket team is scheduled to take part in two international competitions in China and India as preparation for the World Cup. https://patrukar.com/en/news/982-drivers-penalised-for-drink-and-drug-driving-in-kathmandu-valley-in-13-days 2026-10-23T20:14:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2394/1778304586_traffic.jpg 982 Drivers Penalised for Drink- and Drug-Driving in Kathmandu Valley in 13 Days Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police said 947 drivers were penalised for drink-driving and 35 for driving after consuming drugs between Ghatasthapana and Kartik 6. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jumla-farmers-rush-to-harvest-millet-paddy-buckwheat-beans-and-maize-as-dashain-festivities-wind-down 2026-10-23T20:15:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2395/jumla_n4ZVlJGGu3.jpg Jumla Farmers Rush to Harvest Millet, Paddy, Buckwheat, Beans and Maize as Dashain Festivities Wind Down Farmers in Jumla district are racing to harvest ripe millet, paddy, buckwheat, beans and maize as Dashain ends, with clear weather helping them store the season's crops. https://patrukar.com/en/news/david-miller-to-play-for-karnali-yaks-in-third-nepal-premier-league 2026-10-23T20:16:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-swarnim-wagle-says-anti-india-nationalism-era-over 2026-10-23T20:17:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2396/Swarnim-1792760934.png Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Says Anti-India Nationalism Era Over Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the era of anti-India nationalism in Nepal is over, according to reports by Nepal Lead and Baahrakhari on October 23, 2026, in remarks touching on Nepal's economic and foreign affairs posture toward India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/26th-aaha-rara-pokhara-gold-cup-to-kick-off-in-the-first-week-of-magh 2026-10-23T20:19:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2397/football_maa7Bb6qrE.jpg 26th Aaha Rara Pokhara Gold Cup to Kick Off in the First Week of Magh Sahara Club Pokhara announces the 26th Aaha Rara Pokhara Gold Cup football tournament, to be held at Pokhara Rangashala from Magh 5 to Magh 16. https://patrukar.com/en/news/auraiya-maternity-centre-in-rautahat-becomes-climate-resilient-model-for-maternal-and-newborn-health 2026-10-23T20:20:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2398/rautahat_nGygwm2HRC.jpg Auraiya Maternity Centre in Rautahat Becomes Climate-Resilient Model for Maternal and Newborn Health The Auraiya maternity centre in Ishanath Municipality of Rautahat district has been recognised as a successful model for climate-resilient maternal and newborn health services in Nepal. Developed with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the facility has demonstrated that frontline health institutions can continue delivering life-saving services even when climate-related disasters disrupt normal life. The centre's assessment was presented to stakeholders at a policy dialogue convened at the maternity centre itself, according to reports published in RatoPati and Khabarhub. The recognition highlights how even small frontline facilities can sustain antenatal check-ups, safe deliveries and emergency obstetric response through floods and other shocks, offering a tested template for other disaster-prone districts across Nepal's Terai plains and beyond. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-dissident-faction-plans-district-conventions-by-kartik-15 2026-10-23T20:21:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2399/deuba_shashank_11789306207--1-_ohWcaU7ejJ.webp Nepali Congress Dissident Faction Plans District Conventions by Kartik 15 The dissident faction of the Nepali Congress plans to complete all district conventions by Kartik 15, ahead of the 15th general convention on Mangsir 21-23, with 480 palikas and 6,107 units already completed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/international-snow-leopard-day-marked-in-nepal-with-conservation-call 2026-10-23T20:22:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2400/himchituwa_DoXe5rtXea.webp International Snow Leopard Day Marked in Nepal with Conservation Call Nepal joined the world in observing International Snow Leopard Day on October 23 under the slogan 'Guardian of the High Himalayan Ecosystem: Conservation of the Snow Leopard', as reports flagged climate change as a growing threat to the rare cat's habitat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-darbang-road-reopens-after-week-long-landslide-closure-in-myagdi 2026-10-23T20:23:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-launches-new-remote-sensing-satellite-yaogan-50-03 2026-10-23T21:13:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2401/china_flag_lyrhf4kmYf.jpg China Launches New Remote Sensing Satellite Yaogan-50 03 China successfully launched the Yaogan-50 03 remote sensing satellite on Friday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province, with a modified Long March-6 rocket delivering the spacecraft to its designated orbit in a mission declared fully successful. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-lions-sign-bangladesh-all-rounder-shamim-hossain-for-npl 2026-10-23T21:30:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2402/husen_dM8t1uUEVT.webp Lumbini Lions sign Bangladesh all-rounder Shamim Hossain for NPL Lumbini Lions have signed Bangladesh batting all-rounder Shamim Hossain for the upcoming Nepal Premier League season, aiming to strengthen the team's batting lineup. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-lamsal-pledges-quick-rebuild-of-damaged-roads-and-homes-in-western-baglung 2026-10-23T21:31:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2403/1791880944_Sunil-20Lamsal.jpg Minister Lamsal pledges quick rebuild of damaged roads and homes in western Baglung Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal has pledged the swift reconstruction of flood- and landslide-damaged roads and homes in western Baglung, with the Mid-Hill Lokmarg topping the priority list and the first Rs 15,000 monthly relief installment in the disbursement stage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fly-dubai-s-pokhara-dubai-route-carries-6-362-passengers-in-first-month 2026-10-23T23:29:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2404/pokhara-international-airport--2-_VsqdbJlNvn.jpg Fly Dubai’s Pokhara-Dubai Route Carries 6,362 Passengers in First Month Fly Dubai’s regular Pokhara-Dubai service carried 6,362 passengers on 30 flights in its first month, with more passengers arriving in Pokhara than departing for Dubai. https://patrukar.com/en/news/meta-strikes-special-deal-to-shield-zuckerberg-from-california-billionaire-tax 2026-10-24T00:33:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2405/juker_f05fUhnQTu.webp Meta strikes special deal to shield Zuckerberg from California billionaire tax Meta has struck a special agreement granting CEO Mark Zuckerberg additional shares to offset potential losses of about $10 billion from a proposed 5 percent one-time billionaire tax that California voters could pass in November. https://patrukar.com/en/news/austria-expels-four-russian-diplomats-over-undiplomatic-activities 2026-10-24T00:34:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2406/austria_kcI1Xn7jx9.jpg Austria Expels Four Russian Diplomats Over Undiplomatic Activities Austria's foreign ministry has ordered four Russian diplomats based in Vienna to leave, accusing them of activities incompatible with their diplomatic status, as Moscow warns of an appropriate response. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-dubai-flights-serve-over-6-000-passengers-in-first-month 2026-10-24T00:35:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2407/flydubai-1790843326.JPG Pokhara-Dubai Flights Serve Over 6,000 Passengers in First Month Regular Pokhara-Dubai flights have completed one month of operation, carrying more than 6,000 passengers, according to reports, underscoring demand for the direct international route from Nepal's tourism capital. https://patrukar.com/en/news/study-links-van-gogh-s-starry-night-to-1889-night-sky 2026-10-24T00:36:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2408/Van-20Gogh-1792727593.webp Study links van Gogh's 'Starry Night' to 1889 night sky A new study says Vincent van Gogh painted 'The Starry Night' based on the actual night sky of July 22, 1889, seen from the French asylum where he was staying. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-forming-in-bay-of-bengal-may-affect-nepal-s-weather-from-kartik-11 2026-10-24T00:37:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2409/mausam-bivag_61btcy1gq1_egxpRdrl0U.jpg Cyclone forming in Bay of Bengal may affect Nepal's weather from Kartik 11 A low-pressure area in the southeastern Bay of Bengal is likely to become a cyclone by Kartik 9, with Nepal's weather possibly affected from Kartik 11 to 15, says the Meteorological Forecasting Division. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sobita-gautam-pledges-budget-to-control-narayani-river-erosion 2026-10-24T00:39:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2410/Sobita.jpg Minister Sobita Gautam Pledges Budget to Control Narayani River Erosion Law Minister Sobita Gautam inspected erosion-affected areas along the Narayani River in Chitwan and told residents she would work to ensure a budget for control measures. https://patrukar.com/en/news/46th-nepal-bhasa-literature-conference-underway-in-bhaktapur 2026-10-24T00:40:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2411/1000037703-400x220.jpg 46th Nepal Bhasa Literature Conference Underway in Bhaktapur The annual Nepal Bhasa Literature Conference and cultural programme is being held at Yatam in Bhaktapur, drawing notable public participation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/inmate-who-escaped-nakkhu-prison-during-gen-z-protests-arrested-in-sindhuli 2026-10-24T00:41:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2412/jail-arrest_DZZQaXCTyj.jpg Inmate Who Escaped Nakkhu Prison During Gen Z Protests Arrested in Sindhuli Sindhuli police arrest Jeevan Lama, an inmate who escaped Nakkhu prison in Lalitpur during the Gen Z protests, as recapture drives continue nationwide. https://patrukar.com/en/news/adaptation-fund-approves-three-nepali-climate-projects-to-boost-resilience 2026-10-24T06:36:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2413/rasuwa-badi_FZ41ULgBmp.webp Adaptation Fund Approves Three Nepali Climate Projects to Boost Resilience The Adaptation Fund's 47th board meeting has approved three Nepali climate adaptation projects, including the Green Koshi project, to boost community resilience, nature-based solutions and flood and landslide early warning systems. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kartik-nach-to-begin-at-patan-durbar-square-from-kartik-27 2026-10-24T06:47:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2414/1792802808_1730946258_kartik-20naach-1200x560-1200x560.jpg Kartik Nach to Begin at Patan Durbar Square from Kartik 27 The historic Kartik Nach will begin at the Kartik Dabali of Patan Durbar Square on Kartik 27, with nightly performances at 7 pm for 12 days, though organizers warn of funding, artist and language challenges. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bada-dashain-tika-continues-on-fourth-day-as-elders-bless-relatives-across-nepal 2026-10-24T07:41:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2415/Dashain-Tika-Jamara.jpg Bada Dashain Tika Continues on Fourth Day as Elders Bless Relatives Across Nepal The fourth day of the Bada Dashain Tika ceremony continued on Saturday, with people across Nepal receiving Tika, Jamara and blessings from their elders as the tradition of seeking blessings from relatives remained in full swing nationwide. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russia-and-ukraine-agree-ceasefire-in-oleshky-prepare-abu-dhabi-talks 2026-10-24T08:00:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2416/rush_6LTQPFQVX8.webp Russia and Ukraine Agree Ceasefire in Oleshky, Prepare Abu Dhabi Talks A ceasefire in Russian-controlled Oleshky is due to begin on October 27 to enable humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, as technical-level peace talks are prepared for Abu Dhabi in November. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saudi-arabia-expands-ballistic-missile-production-facility-researchers-say 2026-10-24T08:01:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2417/saudi_Psy3xFt02u.webp Saudi Arabia Expands Ballistic Missile Production Facility, Researchers Say Researchers say more than a year of commercial satellite imagery shows an expanding Saudi facility at Al-Duwadimi that is intended to produce long-range ballistic missiles capable of carrying larger explosive payloads. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-wards-in-bajura-still-lack-road-access 2026-10-24T08:11:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2418/bajura-sadak-400x220.jpg Four wards in Bajura still lack road access Reports published on 7 Kartik say four wards in Bajura district still lack road access, leaving residents struggling to transport consumer goods, reach health facilities with patients and bring agricultural produce to market. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-cuts-tariffs-on-some-canadian-goods-ahead-of-midterms 2026-10-24T08:30:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2419/us-canada_LQrtnjJ528.webp US Cuts Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods Ahead of Midterms The Trump administration will reduce tariffs on certain Canadian goods, including plywood, paper products, machinery and refrigeration equipment, from October 30, less than two weeks before the US midterm elections. Senator Susan Collins said she pushed for the relief to help Maine's agricultural industry. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-darbang-muna-road-reconstruction-in-myagdi-estimated-at-up-to-rs-90-million 2026-10-24T08:30:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2420/beni-darbang-muna-400x220.jpg Beni-Darbang-Muna road reconstruction in Myagdi estimated at up to Rs 90 million Preliminary estimates put the cost of rebuilding the Beni-Darbang-Muna road in Myagdi at Rs 70 million to Rs 90 million after floods, landslides and river erosion along the Myagdi River damaged the key corridor linking three western rural municipalities with the district headquarters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/west-indies-batter-sherfane-rutherford-joins-sudurpaschim-royals-for-npl 2026-10-24T08:42:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2421/rutherford_ofdHXrDVdR.webp West Indies Batter Sherfane Rutherford Joins Sudurpaschim Royals for NPL West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford has signed with Sudurpaschim Royals for the third season of the Nepal Premier League, adding an experienced T20 international to the Far West franchise. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pharmacy-operator-arrested-in-pokhara-drug-trafficking-case 2026-10-24T08:43:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2422/arrest2019-07-04-01-53-38-1024x489.jpeg Pharmacy Operator Arrested in Pokhara Drug Trafficking Case Police in Pokhara arrested Amisa Dunggana, operator of Jaladhare Pharmacy in Pokhara Metropolitan City-26, after recovering a large quantity of banned narcotic tablets from the shop. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-india-cross-border-tourism-connect-2026-to-be-held-in-chitwan 2026-10-24T09:30:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2423/nepal-indea-tourisim-400x220.jpg Nepal-India Cross Border Tourism Connect 2026 to Be Held in Chitwan The Nepal-India Cross Border Tourism Connect 2026 is scheduled for Kartik 9-11 in Chitwan, organised by the NRNA ICC and Samriddha Chitwan Abhiyan to expand tourism partnership between Nepal and India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lionel-messi-receives-princess-of-asturias-sports-award-in-spain 2026-10-24T09:42:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2424/1792809361_Messi.jpg Lionel Messi Receives Princess of Asturias Sports Award in Spain Argentina forward Lionel Messi received Spain's Princess of Asturias Sports Award on Friday at a ceremony in Oviedo, with Princess Leonor honouring his sporting career and his work for underprivileged children. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-deploys-70-000-security-personnel-ahead-of-fresh-protests 2026-10-24T10:11:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2425/1792813611_france.jpg France Deploys 70,000 Security Personnel Ahead of Fresh Protests France has deployed around 70,000 security personnel nationwide this weekend to prevent fresh clashes as protests against rising prices continue today, following last week's demonstrations that saw the most severe urban violence in years and disrupted schools and education. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rapti-provincial-hospital-in-dang-lacks-icu-and-ct-scan-services 2026-10-24T10:13:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2426/rapti_pradeshik_hospital-dang-400x220.jpg Rapti Provincial Hospital in Dang Lacks ICU and CT Scan Services Rapti Provincial Hospital in Tulsipur has gone two years without a CT scan and has no ICU, forcing serious patients to seek referrals outside Dang. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-pharmacy-operator-arrested-with-large-quantity-of-drugs 2026-10-24T10:14:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2427/pakrau-khabarhub-400x220.jpeg Pokhara Pharmacy Operator Arrested With Large Quantity of Drugs Police in Pokhara have arrested 29-year-old Amisa Dhungana, operator of Jaldhare Pharmacy in Kalika Chowk, ward 26, after seizing a large quantity of drugs from the store on charges of illegal sale of controlled drugs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-president-bhandari-urges-world-to-prioritise-climate-justice 2026-10-24T10:30:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2428/bidhya-bhandari_YOsd3e3v7i.jpg Former President Bhandari Urges World to Prioritise Climate Justice Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged the international community to take Nepal’s demand for climate justice seriously, citing the country’s vulnerability exposed by recent unprecedented natural disasters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gokul-baskota-criticises-finance-minister-swarnim-wagle-over-india-visit-remarks 2026-10-24T10:42:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2429/1792810836_gokul-20wagle.jpg Gokul Baskota Criticises Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Over India Visit Remarks CPN (UML) leader Gokul Baskota has accused Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle of speaking against Nepal after arriving in India, criticising remarks concerning Nepali nationalism and Nepal-India relations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saudi-led-coalition-intercepts-houthi-missile-aimed-at-riyadh 2026-10-24T11:12:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2430/saudi-arabia-2560x1248_uclhhbcdax_c3lQSKIg55.jpg Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh The Saudi-led coalition says its air defences intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels toward Riyadh on Saturday, with two explosions heard in the capital. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-appeals-to-cubans-for-cia-cooperation-cuba-responds-sarcastically 2026-10-24T12:20:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2431/trump-kyuba-400x220.jpg US Appeals to Cubans for CIA Cooperation, Cuba Responds Sarcastically US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans to seek change and cooperate with the CIA, prompting a sarcastic retort from Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez, who said the US was recruiting like selling toothpaste. https://patrukar.com/en/news/serbia-election-student-movement-mounts-strong-challenge-to-long-ruling-president-vucic 2026-10-24T12:31:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2432/serbia-elects_fKrm9VvoLv.webp Serbia Election: Student Movement Mounts Strong Challenge to Long-Ruling President Vučić Serbia's parliamentary election on Sunday has become a genuine test for long-ruling President Aleksandar Vučić, as the anti-corruption Student List, born from student protests, challenges his Serbian Progressive Party in an increasingly competitive race. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-s-ganesh-parajuli-meets-mauritius-labour-minister-in-kathmandu 2026-10-24T12:33:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2433/ganesh-prajuli_Rlu4q5vToM.webp RSP's Ganesh Parajuli Meets Mauritius Labour Minister in Kathmandu Rastriya Swatantra Party parliamentary delegation deputy leader Ganesh Parajuli met Mauritius Labour and Industrial Relations Minister Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem in Kathmandu to discuss the rights, safety and dignified employment of around 14,000 Nepali workers in Mauritius. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-warns-iran-of-possible-new-us-military-strike-says-deal-still-possible 2026-10-24T12:34:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2434/trump1-400x220.jpg Trump Warns Iran of Possible New US Military Strike, Says Deal Still Possible US President Donald Trump warned Iran that the United States could again carry out a military operation like "Epic Fury," while saying a deal between Washington and Tehran remains possible. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-president-bhandari-urges-global-action-on-climate-justice 2026-10-24T12:34:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2435/Bidya-Devi-Bhandari-e1792817492752-400x220.jpeg Former President Bhandari Urges Global Action on Climate Justice Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari urged the international community at the 2026 Global Governance Forum in Xiong'an, China, to take Nepal's demand for climate justice seriously, citing devastating disasters and calling for fair, equal global governance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russia-and-ukraine-agree-to-oleshky-ceasefire-plan-peace-talks-next-month 2026-10-24T12:36:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2436/rush_6LTQPFQVX8.webp Russia and Ukraine Agree to Oleshky Ceasefire, Plan Peace Talks Next Month Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire in the occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, set to take effect on October 27 to allow aid deliveries and resident evacuations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says peace negotiators will meet next month. https://patrukar.com/en/news/personalised-cancer-vaccine-trial-cuts-recurrence-risk-by-42-percent 2026-10-24T12:36:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2437/lab-parikchayan-1792812699_XU4nlJq81l.webp Personalised Cancer Vaccine Trial Cuts Recurrence Risk by 42 Percent A clinical trial of a newly developed personalised cancer vaccine, used together with immunotherapy drugs, has shown a 42 percent reduction in the risk of cancer recurrence or death, a result researchers describe as a significant achievement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-warns-of-possible-renewed-attack-on-iran 2026-10-24T12:37:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2438/Trump-1792809428.jpg Trump warns of possible renewed attack on Iran US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch another attack on Iran, in a renewed threat of military action reported by Nepali outlets Baahrakhari and Thaha Khabar on 24 October 2026. No details on timing or scope were given. https://patrukar.com/en/news/west-indies-batter-sherfane-rutherford-signs-for-nepal-premier-league-franchise-sudurpaschim-royals 2026-10-24T12:38:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2439/whatsapp-image-2026-_c4mjyE7tmM.webp West Indies Batter Sherfane Rutherford Signs for Nepal Premier League Franchise Sudurpaschim Royals West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford has signed for Nepal Premier League franchise Sudurpaschim Royals, Nepali outlets reported on 24 October 2026. Known as an explosive batter in the West Indies lineup, his arrival is a major boost for the Royals and a sign of the NPL's growing pull for international talent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bill-proposes-up-to-rs-1-million-fine-for-building-code-violations 2026-10-24T12:39:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2440/house_lbrRiXxmPG.webp Bill proposes up to Rs 1 million fine for building code violations A bill registered in Nepal's federal parliament proposes fines of up to Rs 1 million for building code violations, mandatory safety inspections for buildings over 50 years old, and concessional loans for smart home construction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/can-announces-28-player-preliminary-squad-for-u-19-asia-cup 2026-10-24T12:40:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2441/1792815520_Team.jpg CAN Announces 28-Player Preliminary Squad for U-19 Asia Cup The Cricket Association of Nepal has announced a 28-player preliminary squad for the U-19 Men's Asia Cup, with a closed training camp beginning October 26 in Pokhara. https://patrukar.com/en/news/west-indies-batter-sherfane-rutherford-signs-with-sudurpaschim-royals-for-npl 2026-10-24T12:41:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2442/Sherfane-Rutherford-390x220.jpg West Indies Batter Sherfane Rutherford Signs with Sudurpaschim Royals for NPL West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford has signed with Sudurpaschim Royals for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, bringing aggressive middle-order firepower and a medium-pace option to the franchise. https://patrukar.com/en/news/auto-rickshaws-ease-travel-in-banke-s-remote-rural-areas 2026-10-24T12:42:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2443/reksha_rwqX8r5lvs.jpg Auto-rickshaws ease travel in Banke's remote rural areas Auto-rickshaws have started operating in Rapti Sonari and Narainapur rural municipalities of Banke district, easing short-distance travel for residents who long struggled to find vehicles. https://patrukar.com/en/news/surkhet-rangashala-ready-to-host-10th-national-games 2026-10-24T12:42:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2444/S2-1792815167.jpg Surkhet Rangashala Ready to Host 10th National Games Surkhet Rangashala has been prepared to host the 10th National Games, with a reported seating capacity of 10,000 spectators. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ripe-paddy-turns-surkhet-s-birendranagar-valley-golden 2026-10-24T12:43:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2445/BIRENDRANAGAR-1-1024x576.jpg Ripe Paddy Turns Surkhet's Birendranagar Valley Golden Ripe paddy has turned the flat plains of Surkhet's Birendranagar Valley golden, with swaying crops stretching to the horizon against the surrounding green hills at the height of the paddy season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pathibhara-temple-sees-fewer-pilgrims-during-dashain 2026-10-24T12:43:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2446/IMG_1319-original.jpg Pathibhara Temple Sees Fewer Pilgrims During Dashain Pathibhara temple in Taplejung remained nearly deserted during this year's Dashain as pilgrim numbers dropped sharply, hitting the incomes of hotels, transport operators and porters, and disappointing local businesses. https://patrukar.com/en/news/singer-richa-kafle-releases-song-on-pain-and-hope-din-din-bai-baudinchhu-dinai-marchhu-unveiled-in-itahari 2026-10-24T12:43:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2447/richa-kafle-_8y5qqGMlzU.webp Singer Richa Kafle Releases Song on Pain and Hope, 'Din Din Bai Baudinchhu, Dinai Marchhu', Unveiled in Itahari Singer Richa Kafle has released a new song, 'Din Din Bai Baudinchhu, Dinai Marchhu', a story of pain and hope searching for the meaning of life, made public in Itahari. https://patrukar.com/en/news/access-education-network-receives-global-performing-partner-award-2026-from-new-zealand-s-toi-ohomai-institute-of-technology 2026-10-24T12:44:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2448/axcess_jH3mppm6x9.webp Access Education Network Receives Global Performing Partner Award 2026 from New Zealand's Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Kathmandu-based Access Education Network has received the Global Performing Partner Award 2026 from New Zealand's Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, with the recognition announced in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-tika-and-jamara-ceremonies-continue-across-nepal 2026-10-24T12:44:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2449/1000274937-1792639844.jpg Dashain tika and jamara ceremonies continue across Nepal The tradition of receiving Dashain tika and jamara continued across Nepal on Saturday, with devotees visiting temples and elders' homes since Vijaya Dashami as the ceremonies proceed according to traditional rituals and are expected to run for a few more days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/who-official-urges-sustained-efforts-to-keep-nepal-polio-free 2026-10-24T13:13:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2450/poliyo-khop-400x220.jpg WHO Official Urges Sustained Efforts to Keep Nepal Polio-Free On World Polio Day 2026, WHO regional certification commission chairperson Prof. Dr. Srijana Shrestha urged continued efforts to sustain Nepal's polio eradication achievements and maintain its polio-free status. https://patrukar.com/en/news/surkhet-stadium-ready-for-10th-national-games-but-accommodation-challenges-persist 2026-10-24T13:49:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2451/jit-malla_oE50DFieoc.webp Surkhet Stadium Ready for 10th National Games, but Accommodation Challenges Persist A 10,000-capacity stadium in Surkhet is prepared for the 10th National Games, scheduled in Karnali Province from Mangsir 16 to 27, while accommodation and stadium handover issues remain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traffic-police-penalize-982-drivers-in-kathmandu-valley-for-drunk-and-drug-impaired-driving-during-dashain 2026-10-24T13:50:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2452/traffic-400x220.jpg Traffic Police Penalize 982 Drivers in Kathmandu Valley for Drunk and Drug-Impaired Driving During Dashain Traffic police penalized 982 drivers in the Kathmandu Valley for alcohol and drug-impaired driving over 13 days from Ghatasthapana to Oct. 22, while Kaski police booked 40 drivers on Dashain Tika day. https://patrukar.com/en/news/myagdi-livestock-sheds-begin-descending-from-highland-pastures 2026-10-24T14:16:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2453/Bheda-Gothala-Khotang-1-400x220.jpg Myagdi livestock sheds begin descending from highland pastures With autumn setting in, livestock sheds in Myagdi are moving down from the highland buki pastures to lower khark near villages, continuing a traditional transhumance that sustains ancestral animal husbandry in the district. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-traffic-police-take-action-against-336-vehicles-in-one-day 2026-10-24T14:26:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2454/10-traffic-police-checking_nepal-photo-library10_pxwgPOZVn9.jpg Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Take Action Against 336 Vehicles in One Day Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police took action against 336 vehicles in 24 hours, with 102 drivers penalised for driving under the influence, 39 booked through CCTV and 20 for jumping red lights. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhojpur-farmers-rush-to-harvest-golden-paddy-after-dashain 2026-10-24T14:43:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2455/dhankheti-400x220.jpg Bhojpur farmers rush to harvest golden paddy after Dashain Farmers in Bhojpur are preparing to rush into their terraced fields to harvest and store golden paddy as soon as Dashain tika, jamara and feasting conclude, with the Kartik harvest of the hills' main food grain now under way. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kim-jong-un-arrives-in-china-via-newly-opened-yalu-river-bridge 2026-10-24T15:43:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2456/kim-400x220.jpg Kim Jong Un Arrives in China via Newly Opened Yalu River Bridge North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong after crossing a newly opened bridge over the Yalu River, according to a Yonhap report citing a South Korean government source. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-activity-picks-up-in-mustang-after-dashain 2026-10-24T15:44:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2457/ADJVV7YpxO.jpg Tourist Activity Picks Up in Mustang After Dashain Tourist arrivals in Mustang began increasing from Thursday after the Himalayan district remained nearly deserted before Dashain amid disruption to the Beni-Jomsom road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madhav-kumar-nepal-launches-two-month-national-awakening-campaign 2026-10-24T16:01:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2458/madhap-nepal-1024x576.jpg Madhav Kumar Nepal Launches Two-Month National Awakening Campaign Nepal Communist Party co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal says the campaign will engage citizens and defend nationalism, the constitution and the democratic republic. https://patrukar.com/en/news/28-renounce-citizenship-in-chitwan-over-three-months 2026-10-24T17:43:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2459/citizenship-nagarikta_B3febg986v.jpg 28 Renounce Citizenship in Chitwan Over Three Months The District Administration Office Chitwan reported 28 citizenship renunciations and 3,062 citizenship-by-descent issuances from Shrawan to the end of Ashoj, alongside 6,766 copies of citizenship certificates issued. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-rules-out-immediate-party-unity-with-uml-cites-need-to-review-history-and-differences 2026-10-24T17:44:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2460/1762949307_dahal_prachanda.jpg Prachanda Rules Out Immediate Party Unity with UML, Cites Need to Review History and Differences Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' says there is no possibility of immediate party unity with the CPN-UML, stressing that any unity requires a prior review of history, background and key differences in ideology and working style. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-india-cross-border-tourism-connect-2026-to-be-held-in-chitwan-2 2026-10-24T18:30:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2461/tourist_TRwNqmdxmI.jpg Nepal-India Cross Border Tourism Connect 2026 to be held in Chitwan The Nepal-India Cross Border Tourism Connect 2026 will take place in Chitwan from October 26 to 28 (Kartik 9-11), aiming to expand tourism partnership between the two countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-launches-national-awakening-campaign-criticises-two-thirds-government 2026-10-24T18:32:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2462/prachnad_vzckWSRRuS.webp Prachanda Launches National Awakening Campaign, Criticises Two-Thirds Government CPN (Maoist Centre) coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' launched a National Awakening Campaign in Kathmandu, saying the two-thirds majority government has failed to meet public expectations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pathibhara-temple-draws-4-307-pilgrims-in-record-single-day-turnout 2026-10-24T18:33:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2463/1792842886_pathibhara-2007.jpg Pathibhara Temple Draws 4,307 Pilgrims in Record Single-Day Turnout A total of 4,307 pilgrims visited Pathibhara temple in Taplejung on Saturday, the highest single-day turnout recorded there since the start of the current fiscal year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-signals-possible-new-military-action-against-iran-says-us-could-seize-all-of-iran-s-oil 2026-10-24T18:37:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2464/trump_wnQdMlHwQi.webp Trump Signals Possible New Military Action Against Iran, Says US Could Seize All of Iran's Oil US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible new military strike against Iran, saying at a Florida rally that the US could seize all of Iran's oil or take over the entire country if necessary. The remarks were reported by Nepali outlets on October 24, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-defense-department-labels-confucius-institutes-a-national-security-threat 2026-10-24T18:38:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2465/1792826489_usa.jpg US Defense Department Labels Confucius Institutes a National Security Threat The US Department of Defense has determined that Confucius Institutes pose a national security threat. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused the centers of acting as Chinese propaganda hubs at American universities, with preparations underway to shut dozens of them down. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-says-geopolitical-meddling-in-nepal-has-increased 2026-10-24T18:39:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2466/prachand-1-1024x576.jpg Prachanda Says Geopolitical Meddling in Nepal Has Increased Communist Party of Nepal coordinator Prachanda says Nepal is facing more difficult geopolitical circumstances and is passing through a serious situation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/surya-thapa-mocks-rabi-lamichhane-over-kainchi-dham-pilgrimage 2026-10-24T18:41:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2467/1792820387_surya.jpg Surya Thapa Mocks Rabi Lamichhane Over Kainchi Dham Pilgrimage CPN-UML leader Surya Thapa mocked RSP chairman Rabi Lamichhane after reports that he travelled to India with his family on a pilgrimage to Kainchi Dham in Uttarakhand. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ukraine-defense-minister-says-starlink-and-starshield-speeds-restored 2026-10-24T18:42:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2468/donald-trump_b38Op3spB6.webp Ukraine Defense Minister Says Starlink and Starshield Speeds Restored Ukraine's Defense Minister Yevhenii Hmarov says Starlink and Starshield speeds have returned to normal, exceeding 400, after more than a week of limited service that affected Ukrainian military communications and operations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhandari-calls-for-himalayan-climate-cooperation-at-china-forum 2026-10-24T18:43:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2469/Bidya-1792822399.webp Bhandari Calls for Himalayan Climate Cooperation at China Forum Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari urged Nepal, China and India to cooperate on climate data, glacier monitoring, early warnings and disaster response at the 2026 Global Governance Forum in Xiong'an, China. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-captain-farhan-arrives-in-kathmandu-to-play-in-nepal-premier-league 2026-10-24T18:44:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2470/Farhan-1792829929.jpg Pakistan Captain Farhan Arrives in Kathmandu to Play in Nepal Premier League Pakistan captain Farhan has arrived in Kathmandu to take part in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), landing in the capital on Saturday, according to reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-claims-majority-support-amid-controversy 2026-10-24T18:45:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2471/infantino_oegPPlOnMF.webp FIFA President Gianni Infantino Claims Majority Support Amid Controversy FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has the support of the majority of world football, calling differing views within FIFA natural, amid ongoing controversy over the FIFA presidency. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kieron-pollard-appointed-head-coach-of-mumbai-indians-ahead-of-2027-ipl-season 2026-10-24T18:46:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2472/1792827024_ipl.jpg Kieron Pollard Appointed Head Coach of Mumbai Indians Ahead of 2027 IPL Season Mumbai Indians have appointed Kieron Pollard as head coach ahead of the 2027 IPL season. The franchise's batting coach for the last four seasons replaces Mahela Jayawardene. https://patrukar.com/en/news/harry-kane-leads-ballon-d-or-2026-contenders-list 2026-10-24T18:47:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2473/balon-dor_ETsFFXm8oA.webp Harry Kane Leads Ballon d'Or 2026 Contenders List Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been named the main contender for the Ballon d'Or 2026 by Bavarian Football Works, with Lamine Yamal and Michael Olise trailing behind ahead of the October 26 ceremony. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eight-arrested-across-nepal-in-illegal-drug-cases 2026-10-24T18:47:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2474/large-group-arrest-jail_rtGCODXQ5L.jpg Eight Arrested Across Nepal in Illegal Drug Cases Nepal Police reported that eight people were arrested in drug-related cases at locations in Kathmandu, Rupandehi and Rukum East. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dom-community-s-traditional-bamboo-craft-livelihood-under-threat-in-terai 2026-10-24T18:48:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2475/1792825020_07-2000.jpg Dom Community's Traditional Bamboo Craft Livelihood Under Threat in Terai Reports from Saptari say the Marik (Dom) community's ancestral bamboo craft in the Terai-Madhesh, from koniya to changeri, is at risk as hard labour brings only low income. https://patrukar.com/en/news/turkey-refuses-to-join-military-conflict-against-houthi-rebels-says-defence-minister-yasar-gueler 2026-10-24T18:48:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2476/turkey_EXE9IflmS0.webp Turkey Refuses to Join Military Conflict Against Houthi Rebels, Says Defence Minister Yaşar Güler Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler has announced that Turkey will not take part in any military conflict against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, despite joint defence agreements with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpaschim-assembly-speaker-approves-secretary-dev-bahadur-bogati-s-resignation 2026-10-24T18:49:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2477/pradesh-sava-sachiba_20220327175605.jpg Sudurpaschim Assembly Speaker Approves Secretary Dev Bahadur Bogati’s Resignation Speaker Bhim Bhandari has approved the resignation of Sudurpaschim Province Assembly Secretary Dev Bahadur Bogati, effective from Kartik 31. The post is now vacant. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nationwide-protests-in-italy-over-rising-prices-thousands-of-security-personnel-deployed 2026-10-24T18:49:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2478/italy_11792834934_mMcF7tvxR4.webp Nationwide protests in Italy over rising prices, thousands of security personnel deployed Nationwide protests swept Italy on Saturday against rising prices and the energy crisis, with the government deploying thousands of police and soldiers in major cities to prevent possible violence. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tatopani-border-crossing-to-open-for-three-days 2026-10-20T21:14:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1931/tatopani-naka-1792218100.jpg Tatopani border crossing to open for three days The Tatopani border crossing between Nepal and China will open for three days, a move expected to ease trade and movement through the key northern transit point, with exact dates and arrangements still unconfirmed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/amazon-to-invest-over-16-billion-euros-in-germany-by-2027 2026-10-20T21:14:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1932/amazon_R4hgowvjdq.jpg Amazon to Invest Over 16 Billion Euros in Germany by 2027 Amazon will invest more than 16 billion euros, about 18 billion US dollars, in Germany by 2027, targeting data centers, AI infrastructure and cloud computing, it announced Tuesday at a business summit in Berlin. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kangana-ranaut-compares-global-situation-to-third-world-war-says-india-needs-modi-s-strong-leadership 2026-10-20T21:15:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1933/1715756933_kangana_ranaut.jpg Kangana Ranaut Compares Global Situation to Third World War, Says India Needs Modi's Strong Leadership BJP MP and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut said on Friday that the global situation resembles a third world war, citing conflicts, unrest and violence across the world, and argued India needs PM Narendra Modi's strong leadership, as reported by Nepali outlets Khabarhub and Nagarik News. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australian-researchers-develop-ai-tool-to-identify-genetic-stroke-risk 2026-10-20T21:15:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1934/banner-image_sPOGzj8QHe.jpg Australian Researchers Develop AI Tool to Identify Genetic Stroke Risk Australian researchers in Melbourne have developed an AI tool that identifies genetic stroke risk through DNA analysis, aiming to enable personalised prevention and more effective individual risk assessment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/akshay-kumar-to-play-tiger-hunter-in-priyadarshan-s-new-film 2026-10-20T21:15:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1935/akashya-kumar_LylG365yC6.webp Akshay Kumar to Play Tiger Hunter in Priyadarshan's New Film Akshay Kumar will play a tiger hunter in a 1970s-set comedy directed by Priyadarshan, marking the filmmaker's 99th film. The untitled project is produced by Ramesh Taurani, and further details are yet to be announced. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-factions-prepare-rival-general-conventions-2 2026-10-20T21:16:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1936/Nepali-Congress-Party-Office-400x220.jpg Nepali Congress factions prepare rival general conventions The Nepali Congress is headed for two parallel 15th general conventions as the Gagan Kumar Thapa-led establishment faction and the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction ramp up preparations, with the dispute now reaching six districts and the Supreme Court. https://patrukar.com/en/news/apf-runs-free-buses-in-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain 2026-10-20T21:16:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1937/bus_NTRTdMZXio.webp APF runs free buses in Kathmandu Valley for Dashain The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has started operating two free buses inside the Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, running for three consecutive days from 8 am to 6 pm to help ordinary passengers facing sparse public transport. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-premier-league-match-times-changed-after-drs-introduction 2026-10-20T21:16:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1938/NPL-1-1024x512.png Nepal Premier League match times changed after DRS introduction NPL third edition match times revised after the Decision Review System introduction, with all matches to be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/acap-collects-rs-216-99-million-from-foreign-tourists-visiting-restricted-areas-of-annapurna 2026-10-20T21:17:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1939/annapurna-base-camp--9-_1e35Ow3iMK.jpg ACAP Collects Rs 216.99 Million from Foreign Tourists Visiting Restricted Areas of Annapurna ACAP collected Rs 216.9975 million in entry fees last fiscal year from foreign tourists with special permits for restricted areas of Upper Mustang and Nar Phu in Manang, revenue it collects annually. https://patrukar.com/en/news/acap-collects-rs-216-99-million-from-restricted-area-tourists-in-a-single-fiscal-year 2026-10-20T21:18:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1940/annapurna-base-camp--9-_1e35Ow3iMK.jpg ACAP Collects Rs 216.99 Million from Restricted Area Tourists in a Single Fiscal Year ACAP collected Rs 216.9975 million in entry fees last fiscal year from foreign tourists with special permits for the restricted areas of Upper Mustang and Nar Phu in Manang. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-warns-europe-faces-existential-crisis-over-immigration 2026-10-20T21:18:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1941/Trump-1791164262.webp Trump Warns Europe Faces Existential Crisis Over Immigration US President Donald Trump warned Monday that Europe faces collapse unless it controls immigration, closes borders and deports migrants involved in crimes, rejecting claims that unrest in France stems from education or domestic policy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-warns-europe-faces-existential-crisis-over-immigration-2 2026-10-20T21:18:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1942/Trump-1791164262.webp Trump Warns Europe Faces Existential Crisis Over Immigration US President Donald Trump warned Monday that Europe's existence will be in crisis unless it controls immigration, closes its borders and deports criminals, blaming migration for unrest in France and across the continent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tara-air-and-summit-air-suspend-regular-pokhara-jomsom-flights-before-season-ends 2026-10-20T21:19:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1943/Jomsom-airport1-400x220.jpg Tara Air and Summit Air Suspend Regular Pokhara-Jomsom Flights Before Season Ends Tara Air and Summit Air have suspended regular flights on the Pokhara-Jomsom route before the tourist season ended, citing aircraft maintenance and a lack of passengers, while charter flights continue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jumla-exports-7-330-metric-tonnes-of-apples-as-market-brightens-after-indian-import-halt 2026-10-20T21:19:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1944/jomla-apple-1024x512.png Jumla Exports 7,330 Metric Tonnes of Apples as Market Brightens After Indian Import Halt Jumla district has exported 7,330 metric tonnes of apples so far this season, according to the Agriculture Development Office, which projects around 19,500 metric tonnes of production and Rs 550 million in transactions. Farmers are selling apples at a minimum of Rs 75 per kilogram, with the market for Jumli apples brightening after Indian apple imports were halted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taleju-bhawani-temple-opens-for-maha-navami-devotees-in-kathmandu 2026-10-20T21:19:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1945/taleju-tample-12-400x220.jpg Taleju Bhawani Temple Opens for Maha Navami Devotees in Kathmandu The Taleju Bhawani temple inside the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar area in Kathmandu opened to the public on Maha Navami from 5 am to 6 pm, the only day of the year devotees can enter the World Heritage shrine. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taleju-bhawani-temple-opens-for-maha-navami-devotees-in-kathmandu-2 2026-10-20T21:19:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1946/taleju-tample-12-400x220.jpg Taleju Bhawani Temple Opens for Maha Navami Devotees in Kathmandu The Taleju Bhawani temple in Kathmandu's Hanuman Dhoka Durbar area opened to the public on Tuesday for Maha Navami, from 5 am to 6 pm, the only day each year devotees can enter. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vinod-das-appointed-coo-of-malaysian-cricket-association 2026-10-20T21:20:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1947/binod-das_uxyda7yCKg.webp Vinod Das Appointed COO of Malaysian Cricket Association The Malaysian Cricket Association has named former Nepal captain Vinod Das as its Chief Operating Officer, citing his extensive international experience in cricket operations, coaching and high-performance programmes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vinod-das-appointed-coo-of-malaysian-cricket-association-2 2026-10-20T21:20:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1948/binod-das_uxyda7yCKg.webp Vinod Das appointed COO of Malaysian Cricket Association Former Nepal cricket team captain Vinod Das has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Malaysian Cricket Association, which announced the move on Facebook, citing his extensive international experience in cricket operations, coaching and high-performance programmes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ime-group-expands-ila-hotel-brand-across-nepal-promises-five-star-service-at-half-the-price 2026-10-20T21:20:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1949/IME-GROUP-1024x512.jpg IME Group Expands 'Ila' Hotel Brand Across Nepal, Promises Five-Star Service at Half the Price IME Group is scaling up its homegrown hotel brand 'Ila' across Nepal, with properties in Nawalpur, Harkapur and Baglung Bazar and a plan to develop tourism infrastructure in all seven provinces, offering international-standard service at about half the price of international chain hotels. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-lamsal-pledges-infrastructure-priority-for-marchawar 2026-10-20T21:21:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1950/sunil-lamsal_CpwaRSuLv6.webp Minister Lamsal Pledges Infrastructure Priority for Marchawar Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal has pledged priority for road, health and education infrastructure in Marchawar, Rupandehi, with budgets to be arranged for road expansion, rural roads, a hospital and the upgrading of health posts and schools. A five-kilometre DPR has been prepared for a four-lane road expansion in the area. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-lamsal-pledges-infrastructure-priority-for-marchawar-2 2026-10-20T21:21:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1951/sunil-lamsal_CpwaRSuLv6.webp Minister Lamsal Pledges Infrastructure Priority for Marchawar Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal has pledged to prioritise road, health and education infrastructure in Marchawar, Rupandehi, with budgets to be arranged for a five-kilometre four-lane road expansion, rural roads, a hospital, and upgraded health posts and schools. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-arrivals-in-mustang-fall-41-52-percent 2026-10-20T21:22:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1952/Mustang-400x220.jpeg Tourist arrivals in Mustang fall 41.52 percent Tourist arrivals in Mustang fell 41.52 percent to 69,403 in the first three months of the fiscal year, down from 118,685 last year, as natural disasters and road blockades disrupted travel, according to the District Police Office, Mustang. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maha-navami-siddhidatri-devi-worshipped-on-final-day-of-navaratri 2026-10-20T21:22:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1953/siddhidatri-devi_2z6DZkdBu3.webp Maha Navami: Siddhidatri Devi worshipped on final day of Navaratri Devotees across Nepal worshipped Siddhidatri Devi, the ninth and final form of Navadurga, on Ashwin Shukla Navami, marking Maha Navami and concluding Shardiya Navaratri. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maha-navami-devotees-across-nepal-worship-siddhidatri-devi-final-form-of-navadurga-to-close-shardiya-navaratri 2026-10-20T21:22:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1954/siddhidatri-devi_2z6DZkdBu3.webp Maha Navami: Devotees Across Nepal Worship Siddhidatri Devi, Final Form of Navadurga, to Close Shardiya Navaratri Devotees across Nepal worshipped Siddhidatri Devi, the ninth and final form of Navadurga, on Ashwin Shukla Navami, observed as Maha Navami, concluding the nine-day Shardiya Navaratri festival with Vedic rituals in Dashain ghars and household puja rooms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-reopens-blocked-khadbari-kimathanka-road-after-three-months 2026-10-20T21:22:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1955/KYklIuRVKd.jpg Nepali Army Reopens Blocked Khadbari–Kimathanka Road After Three Months नेपली सेनाले राइनेको अनुसरण गरेपछि तीन महिनादेखि बन्द परेको खदबारी-किमथांका सडक खला अपरेसनमा आएको छ। https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-imposes-night-curfews-after-violent-protests-over-living-costs 2026-10-20T21:22:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1956/france-protest_624DvqTrUV.webp France imposes night curfews after violent protests over living costs France has imposed night curfews in parts of Paris and major cities including Marseille, Lyon and Lille after cost-of-living protests escalated into clashes, vandalism and looting. PM Sébastien Lecornu warned a state of emergency could be declared. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-arrest-nine-with-illegal-drugs-in-patrols-across-four-districts 2026-10-20T21:23:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1957/pakrau-photo_uQlJYmG3vx.jpg Police Arrest Nine with Illegal Drugs in Patrols Across Four Districts Police arrested nine people with illegal drugs during regular patrols in Jumla, Jhapa, Surkhet and Kanchanpur, recovering nearly five grams of a substance appearing to be brown sugar in Jumla, the Central Police News Room said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-arrest-nine-with-drugs-across-four-districts 2026-10-20T21:23:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1958/pakrau-photo_uQlJYmG3vx.jpg Police Arrest Nine With Drugs Across Four Districts Nine people were arrested with illegal drugs during regular police patrols in Jumla, Jhapa, Surkhet and Kanchanpur, the Central Police News Room said, with a brown sugar seizure reported in Jumla. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-jomsom-korala-road-suffers-rs-1-billion-monsoon-damage-needs-billions-more-to-rebuild 2026-10-20T21:23:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1959/bsxJsgeZWx.jpg Beni-Jomsom-Korala road suffers Rs 1 billion monsoon damage, needs billions more to rebuild Preliminary estimates put monsoon damage to the China-India linking Beni-Jomsom-Korala road at Rs 1 billion, with reconstruction requiring an additional Rs 3-4 billion, according to the road project. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-election-office-removes-3-362-voters-from-electoral-register 2026-10-20T21:23:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1960/chitwan-nirbachan_4LAQXm9D5E.jpg Chitwan election office removes 3,362 voters from electoral register The District Election Office, Chitwan has struck 3,362 names from the electoral register, including 1,943 duplicates, 1,380 deceased voters and 39 people who renounced citizenship, under the voter roll extension initiative. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-to-host-three-day-film-festival-from-kartik-13 2026-10-20T21:23:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1961/BUiflDAw7f.jpg Kathmandu to Host Three-Day Film Festival from Kartik 13 Kathmandu Metropolitan City is organising a three-day film festival on Kartik 13-15, opening with a heritage procession at Basantapur, with events at the National Assembly Hall, Nepal Tourism Board, Jay Nepal Cinema Hall and Taragaon. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-election-office-removes-3-362-voters-from-electoral-register-2 2026-10-20T21:24:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1962/chitwan-nirbachan_4LAQXm9D5E.jpg Chitwan Election Office Removes 3,362 Voters from Electoral Register The District Election Office, Chitwan has removed 3,362 names from the district's electoral register under the voter roll extension initiative, including 1,943 duplicate registrations, 1,380 deceased persons and 39 individuals who renounced their citizenship. https://patrukar.com/en/news/explainer-how-hindi-films-are-declared-hits-or-flops 2026-10-20T21:24:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1963/film_V7neGjRb3n.webp Explainer: How Hindi Films Are Declared Hits or Flops Indian cinemas set a new record in 2025 with box office business exceeding 13,395 crore rupees. A look at how Hindi films are declared hits or flops and how earnings are calculated. https://patrukar.com/en/news/npl-third-season-to-use-drs-for-first-time 2026-10-20T21:24:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1964/npl-trophy--11-_Jrd2SGO5Ns.jpg NPL Third Season to Use DRS for First Time The Nepal Premier League's third season will use the Decision Review System for the first time, with matches running from October 26 to November 21, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sheikh-hasina-says-she-is-ready-to-return-to-bangladesh 2026-10-20T21:24:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1965/hasina_TrA4pYwpI7.png Sheikh Hasina says she is ready to return to Bangladesh Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina says she is ready to return home despite the risks, warning she could be killed, arrested or tortured upon landing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-park-and-garden-culture-shifts-from-traditional-spaces-to-modern-urban-parks 2026-10-20T21:24:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1966/park_ipXA6exd8G.webp Nepal's Park and Garden Culture Shifts from Traditional Spaces to Modern Urban Parks Ratopati explainer documents Nepal's shift in park and garden culture, as gatherings move from chautari and courtyards to urban parks, hotels, and party palaces. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-national-park-deploys-1-200-security-personnel-for-festival-anti-poaching-plan 2026-10-20T21:24:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1967/1792124049_1784448852_chitwan_national-1200x560.jpg Chitwan National Park Deploys 1,200 Security Personnel for Festival Anti-Poaching Plan Chitwan National Park has rolled out a festive-season security strategy, deploying over 1,200 personnel from the park administration and Nepali Army, installing 35 spy cameras and using trained dogs to counter heightened poaching risk during festivals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/apf-nepal-runs-free-buses-in-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain 2026-10-20T21:24:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1968/Nepal-Police-Bus-Dashain-2026-400x220.jpg APF Nepal Runs Free Buses in Kathmandu Valley for Dashain APF Nepal has launched a free three-day bus service with two buses in the Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, aiming to ease citizen movement amid limited public transport, says Assistant Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ligligkot-dashain-race-tradition-linked-to-drabya-shah-s-gorkha-kingdom 2026-10-20T21:24:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1969/Janak-byline-photo-400x220.jpg Ligligkot Dashain Race Tradition Linked to Drabya Shah's Gorkha Kingdom Explainers by Ratopati and Khabarhub recount the Ligligkot tradition in Gorkha, where a Vijaya Dashami race decided kingship and is linked by legend to Lamjung prince Drabya Shah and the founding of a separate Gorkha kingdom. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pregnant-woman-airlifted-from-dolpa-to-surkhet-after-obstructed-labour-complication 2026-10-20T21:24:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1970/1792494443_photo_4592be68.jpeg Pregnant woman airlifted from Dolpa to Surkhet after obstructed labour complication A 28-year-old pregnant woman, Pemma Aangmo Gurung of Namdo in She-Phoksundo Rural Municipality-4, Dolpa, was airlifted to Surkhet on 20 October 2026 for emergency treatment after her pregnancy turned complicated due to an obstructed labour, according to Chief District Officer Junu Hamal. A woman with a complicated delivery from Jajarkot was also airlifted to Surkhet. https://patrukar.com/en/news/curfews-across-french-cities-after-violent-protests-over-2-400-arrested 2026-10-20T21:24:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1971/1000273424-1792486227.jpg Curfews Across French Cities After Violent Protests; Over 2,400 Arrested Curfews have been imposed in cities across France after violent protests triggered clashes, with more than 2,400 people arrested, according to reports on October 20, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devotees-flock-to-bhaktapur-s-taleju-bhawani-temple-on-maha-nawami 2026-10-20T21:25:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/locals-enjoy-traditional-rote-ping-in-gorkha-s-sirandanda-for-dashain 2026-10-20T21:25:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1972/rote-ping_sanQEO2cSJ.webp Locals Enjoy Traditional Rote Ping in Gorkha's Sirandanda for Dashain Locals in Gorkha's Sirandanda built a traditional rote ping collectively for Bada Dashain, adding festive cheer as villagers return home to celebrate. https://patrukar.com/en/news/morang-administration-halts-food-festival-in-sundarharaicha-over-permit-violation 2026-10-20T21:25:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1973/pk-thumb--4-_2ksAwpy2vL.webp Morang administration halts food festival in Sundarharaicha over permit violation The District Administration Office Morang ordered the immediate closure of Food Festival 2083 at Biratchowk, Sundarharaicha, after the event ran until 1 am despite a 9 pm permit limit, citing a challenge to public peace and security. https://patrukar.com/en/news/paddy-fields-along-tamakoshi-river-turn-golden-in-ramechhap 2026-10-20T21:25:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1975/dhanka-fat--2364_fd65pLXxAM.webp Paddy fields along Tamakoshi River turn golden in Ramechhap Paddy crops along the Tamakoshi River in Ramechhap have ripened and turned golden, with farmers rushing to cut, dry and harvest the crop ahead of Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/locals-enjoy-traditional-rote-ping-in-gorkha-s-sirandanda-for-dashain-2 2026-10-20T21:25:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1974/rote-ping_sanQEO2cSJ.webp Locals Enjoy Traditional Rote Ping in Gorkha's Sirandanda for Dashain Locals in Sirandanda of Ajirkot Rural Municipality, Gorkha, celebrate Bada Dashain with a collectively built traditional rote ping, adding festive cheer as villagers return home. https://patrukar.com/en/news/red-bull-becomes-title-sponsor-of-everest-women-s-volleyball-league 2026-10-20T21:25:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1976/press-picture_iWnzpDHZ5s.webp Red Bull becomes title sponsor of Everest Women's Volleyball League Red Bull has signed a multi-year deal to become the title sponsor of Nepal's Everest Women's Volleyball League for its next three editions, effective from the upcoming season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jiohotstar-enters-nepal-through-partnership-with-dgo-launch-price-starts-at-rs-249-per-month 2026-10-20T21:26:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1977/dgo-jio-hotstar.jpg JioHotstar Enters Nepal Through Partnership With DGO, Launch Price Starts at Rs 249 Per Month JioHotstar has officially entered Nepal through a partnership with local OTT platform DGO, bringing films, originals, daily television, reality shows and kids' content to the DGO app at a launch price starting from Rs 249 per month. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mbappe-double-powers-real-madrid-to-4-1-win-over-sevilla-ahead-of-el-clasico 2026-10-20T21:26:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1979/mbappe_4dXICQmijl.webp Mbappe Double Powers Real Madrid to 4-1 Win Over Sevilla Ahead of El Clasico Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, lifting them to third in LaLiga on 21 points, six behind leaders Barcelona and one behind Atletico Madrid, with Sevilla sixth on 14 points. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-beat-sri-lanka-by-37-runs-in-tri-series-opener 2026-10-20T21:26:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1978/pak-sri_Ut0vaoj3ar.webp Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka by 37 Runs in Tri-Series Opener Salman Ali Agha's century and a sharp fast-bowling display gave Pakistan a 37-run win over Sri Lanka in the tri-nation series opener at Rawalpindi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russian-diesel-to-reach-us-market-15-20-days-after-contracts-signed-says-deputy-pm-novak 2026-10-20T21:26:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1980/crude-oil_M1n9RwLL3O.jpg Russian Diesel to Reach US Market 15-20 Days After Contracts Signed, Says Deputy PM Novak Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak says Russian diesel will reach the US market within 15-20 days after contracts are signed, with the US Department of Energy having identified buyers and commercial talks under way. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madueke-s-late-goal-gives-arsenal-1-0-win-over-nottingham-forest 2026-10-20T21:26:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1981/Football1-400x220.jpg Madueke's late goal gives Arsenal 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest Substitute Noni Madueke scored in the 80th minute to give Arsenal a 1-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday night, stepping in after Christos Zolis was forced off injured. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mbappe-double-helps-real-madrid-beat-sevilla-4-1 2026-10-20T21:26:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1984/mbappe_4dXICQmijl.webp Mbappe Double Helps Real Madrid Beat Sevilla 4-1 Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, moving third in LaLiga ahead of next week's El Clasico against Barcelona. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russian-diesel-to-reach-us-market-15-20-days-after-contracts-signed-novak 2026-10-20T21:26:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1983/crude-oil_M1n9RwLL3O.jpg Russian Diesel to Reach US Market 15-20 Days After Contracts Signed: Novak Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak says Russian diesel will enter the US market within 15-20 days of contract signing, with the US Department of Energy having identified buyers and commercial talks underway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madueke-s-late-goal-gives-arsenal-1-0-win-over-nottingham-forest-2 2026-10-20T21:26:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1982/Football1-400x220.jpg Madueke's Late Goal Gives Arsenal 1-0 Win Over Nottingham Forest Substitute Noni Madueke scored in the 80th minute to give Arsenal a 1-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday night, coming on after an injury to Christos Zolis. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-s-new-defense-minister-warns-us-of-major-losses 2026-10-20T21:26:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1985/iran-flag_TkC5X0MaQr.webp Iran's New Defense Minister Warns US of Major Losses Iran's newly appointed Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi warned Sunday that the US and its Middle East allies would suffer major losses if Washington resumed military action against Iran. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-offers-us-seven-day-proposal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-talks-continue-despite-deadlock 2026-10-20T21:26:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1986/1790566723_Iran-20Respond-20Trump.jpg Iran Offers US Seven-Day Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Talks Continue Despite Deadlock Iran has given the United States a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, demanding an end to the US ban on oil exports and the blockade of ports. Talks have stalled over seven conditions, but discussions on the offer are continuing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-offers-us-seven-day-proposal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-talks-stall-over-seven-conditions 2026-10-20T21:26:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1987/1790566723_Iran-20Respond-20Trump.jpg Iran offers US seven-day proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, talks stall over seven conditions Iran has given the United States a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, demanding Washington lift its oil export ban and port blockade, as talks stall over seven disputed conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jiohotstar-enters-nepal-through-partnership-with-licensed-ott-platform-digo 2026-10-20T21:26:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1988/whatsapp-image-2026-10-18-at-091119_hDDHDCTm2h.webp JioHotstar Enters Nepal Through Partnership with Licensed OTT Platform Digo Global streaming service JioHotstar has entered Nepal through a partnership with licensed OTT platform Digo, bringing its entertainment content to Nepali viewers and targeting the diaspora in the UK, Canada and Singapore. https://patrukar.com/en/news/badri-khatiwada-elected-president-of-international-dhading-society-kalyani-bikram-karki-named-general-secretary 2026-10-20T21:26:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/extreme-launches-special-edition-cans-featuring-all-seven-npl-team-logos 2026-10-20T21:26:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1989/xtreme-special-can.j_khbueMHFYI.webp Extreme Launches Special Edition Cans Featuring All Seven NPL Team Logos Extreme has launched a special edition can featuring the logos of all seven Nepal Premier League (NPL) teams, announced on October 19, 2026, as part of a business collaboration tied to the cricket tournament. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-travel-rush-grows-as-people-return-to-villages-in-karnali 2026-10-20T21:27:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1990/dashain-joy-in-a-karnali-village_Rj1rl4MSeg.webp Dashain Travel Rush Grows as People Return to Villages in Karnali A growing rush of people returning home from Nepal and abroad has been reported across Karnali ahead of Bada Dashain, with travellers facing expensive fares, scarce tickets and inconvenient routes on both air and land corridors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-travel-rush-grows-as-people-return-to-villages-in-karnali-2 2026-10-20T21:27:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1991/dashain-joy-in-a-karnali-village_Rj1rl4MSeg.webp Dashain Travel Rush Grows as People Return to Villages in Karnali A growing Dashain rush hits Karnali as travellers return from Nepal and abroad, facing expensive fares, scarce tickets and inconvenient routes to celebrate with family. https://patrukar.com/en/news/extreme-launches-special-edition-can-featuring-logos-of-all-seven-npl-teams 2026-10-20T21:27:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1992/xtreme-special-can.j_khbueMHFYI.webp Extreme Launches Special Edition Can Featuring Logos of All Seven NPL Teams Extreme has launched a special edition can featuring the logos of all seven Nepal Premier League (NPL) teams, announced through a press release on October 19, 2026, as part of a business collaboration tied to the cricket tournament. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-s-economy-improves-on-ai-export-demand-domestic-weakness-persists 2026-10-20T21:27:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1993/china-growth_5ffQEQN6hw.webp China's Economy Improves on AI Export Demand, Domestic Weakness Persists China's economy has improved over the past three months on rising global demand for AI-related technology exports, Kathmandu-based reports say, but weak domestic consumption and the real estate slowdown continue to weigh on growth at home. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-s-economy-improves-on-ai-export-demand-domestic-weakness-persists-2 2026-10-20T21:27:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1994/china-growth_5ffQEQN6hw.webp China's Economy Improves on AI Export Demand, Domestic Weakness Persists China's economy has improved over the past three months on rising global demand for AI-related technology exports, but weak domestic consumption and a real estate slowdown persist, reports published from Kathmandu say. https://patrukar.com/en/news/late-night-snacking-after-dinner-linked-to-higher-liver-disease-risk-ohsu-study-finds 2026-10-20T21:27:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1995/1790654102_Khana.jpg Late-Night Snacking After Dinner Linked to Higher Liver Disease Risk, OHSU Study Finds A new study by researchers at Oregon Health and Science University links late-night snacking after dinner, including biscuits, instant noodles and sweets eaten while watching TV or using a phone, to a significantly higher risk of liver disease, with findings reported from Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/late-night-snacking-after-dinner-linked-to-higher-liver-disease-risk-ohsu-study-finds-2 2026-10-20T21:27:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1996/1790654102_Khana.jpg Late-Night Snacking After Dinner Linked to Higher Liver Disease Risk, OHSU Study Finds A new OHSU study links late-night snacking after dinner, such as biscuits, instant noodles and sweets eaten while watching TV or using a phone, to a significantly higher risk of liver disease. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dev-rohit-and-dipendra-hit-half-centuries-as-nepal-set-oman-281 2026-10-20T21:27:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1997/deb-khanal_JqjWeHeqJY.webp Dev, Rohit and Dipendra Hit Half-Centuries as Nepal Set Oman 281 Dev Khanal, Rohit Paudel and Dipendra Singh Airee all scored half-centuries as Nepal posted 280 all out to set Oman a target of 281 in their final ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 cycle match. https://patrukar.com/en/news/17-arrested-for-gambling-during-dashain-in-lalitpur-and-chitwan 2026-10-20T21:27:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1998/large-group-arrest-jail_rtGCODXQ5L.jpg 17 Arrested for Gambling During Dashain in Lalitpur and Chitwan Nepali police arrested 17 people for gambling during Dashain in Lalitpur and Chitwan, recovering Rs 353,835 in cash and seven decks of cards from four suspects held at a hotel in Imadol, Lalitpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/17-arrested-for-gambling-during-dashain-in-lalitpur-and-chitwan-2 2026-10-20T21:27:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1999/large-group-arrest-jail_rtGCODXQ5L.jpg 17 Arrested for Gambling During Dashain in Lalitpur and Chitwan Police arrested 17 people for gambling during Dashain in Lalitpur and Chitwan, seizing Rs 353,835 in cash and seven decks of cards from four suspects at a hotel in Imadol, Lalitpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/suicide-is-not-a-momentary-impulse-but-the-end-point-of-long-accumulated-pain-ratopati-opinion-piece-argues 2026-10-20T21:27:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2000/s_qjR3DBkxhl.webp Suicide Is Not a Momentary Impulse but the End Point of Long Accumulated Pain, Ratopati Opinion Piece Argues A bilingual Ratopati opinion article argues that suicide should not be seen as a momentary impulse, describing it as the final expression of pain, despair, humiliation and helplessness accumulated over a long period, and stressing that every incident has its own causes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-seize-over-five-quintals-of-cannabis-from-ambulance-in-sunsari 2026-10-20T21:28:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2001/arrest-1775353425.webp Police seize over five quintals of cannabis from ambulance in Sunsari Police in Sunsari recovered an ambulance carrying more than five quintals of cannabis from the bank of the Budhi river, while the driver fled the scene during the operation and remains at large as the investigation continues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-swing-tradition-celebrated-in-kathmandu 2026-10-20T21:28:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2002/Sapana-Sketch-original.jpg Dashain swing tradition celebrated in Kathmandu Reports from Kathmandu say the cherished Dashain custom of swinging on the traditional ping is gradually fading, even as an explainer on ping culture describes the swing as a symbol of joy and enthusiasm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-swing-tradition-celebrated-in-kathmandu-even-as-the-custom-slowly-fades 2026-10-20T21:28:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2003/Sapana-Sketch-original.jpg Dashain Swing Tradition Celebrated in Kathmandu Even as the Custom Slowly Fades Reports from Kathmandu highlight the Dashain ping swing tradition, the belief in leaving the ground at least once, and warnings that the cherished custom is gradually fading. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-observes-maha-navami-the-final-day-of-navaratri-festival 2026-10-20T21:28:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2004/Nawami-1792455797.jpg Nepal Observes Maha Navami, the Final Day of Navaratri Festival Nepal observes Maha Navami on Monday, October 20, 2026, the ninth and final day of Navaratri, with religious rituals and worship taking place across the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/millions-in-revenue-collected-annually-from-tourists-visiting-restricted-areas 2026-10-20T21:28:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2005/mustang-tourist_yBFkgOG01Z.webp Millions in Revenue Collected Annually from Tourists Visiting Restricted Areas Reports by Baahrakhari and Nepal Views highlight that millions of rupees are collected annually from tourists visiting Nepal's restricted areas through permit fees, making a significant contribution to the national treasury. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-lamsal-says-infrastructure-development-is-top-priority-in-rupandehi 2026-10-20T21:28:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2006/Sunil-Lamsal-1-400x220.jpg Minister Lamsal Says Infrastructure Development Is Top Priority in Rupandehi Minister Sunil Lamsal said infrastructure development is the top priority in Rupandehi, with budget earmarked for roads, a hospital, health posts and schools. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-in-baglung-for-robbing-elderly-woman-s-gold-necklace 2026-10-20T21:28:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2007/arest_PhWhgc3M6u.webp Two Arrested in Baglung for Robbing Elderly Woman's Gold Necklace Police in Baglung arrest two persons for robbing a gold necklace from a 70-year-old woman at Hallanchowk; one suspect identified as 19-year-old Rabin Kumar of Birgunj, Parsa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-lamsal-says-infrastructure-development-is-top-priority-in-rupandehi-2 2026-10-20T21:29:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2008/Sunil-Lamsal-1-400x220.jpg Minister Lamsal Says Infrastructure Development Is Top Priority in Rupandehi Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal said infrastructure development is a top priority in Rupandehi, pledging budget for road expansion, rural roads, a hospital and upgraded health posts and schools. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-celebrates-bada-dashain-with-family-reunions-even-as-floods-landslides-and-shortages-cast-a-shadow 2026-10-20T21:29:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2009/1767658562_Sampadakiya.jpg Nepal Celebrates Bada Dashain with Family Reunions, Even as Floods, Landslides and Shortages Cast a Shadow Nepal is celebrating Bada Dashain from Ghatasthapana to Kojagrat Purnima, with millions returning home from the Kathmandu Valley even as floods, landslides and shortages of cooking gas temper this year's festivities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-celebrates-dashain-amid-festivity-family-reunions-and-disaster-concerns 2026-10-20T21:29:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2010/1767658562_Sampadakiya.jpg Nepal celebrates Dashain amid festivity, family reunions and disaster concerns Nepal is marking Bada Dashain from Ghatasthapana to Kojagrat Purnima with Durga Bhawani worship, jamara and tika, as millions return home from the Kathmandu Valley despite floods, landslides and shortages of essentials. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sakhia-dance-brings-dashain-festivity-to-tharu-villages-in-banke 2026-10-20T21:29:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2011/sakhia-nach-nachne-toli-original.jpg Sakhia dance brings Dashain festivity to Tharu villages in Banke The traditional Sakhia dance has brought Dashain festivity to Tharu villages in Banke, beginning a few days before the festival and continuing after it ends, with youths performing every evening in settlements with dense Tharu populations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bars-screening-of-bollywood-film-udta-teer-starring-ayushmann-khurrana-and-sara-ali-khan 2026-10-20T21:29:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2012/Ayushmann-Khurrana-in-the-poster-of--E2-80-98Udta-Teer-1024x683.jpg Nepal Bars Screening of Bollywood Film 'Udta Teer' Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan Nepal's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has denied screening permission for the Bollywood film 'Udta Teer', starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, informing distributor National Cine Group through an official letter. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sakhia-dance-brings-dashain-festivity-to-tharu-villages-in-banke-2 2026-10-20T21:29:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2013/sakhia-nach-nachne-toli-original.jpg Sakhia dance brings Dashain festivity to Tharu villages in Banke Traditional Sakhia dance begins days before Dashain and continues after it, as Tharu youths in Banke villages gather every evening to celebrate the festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bars-screening-of-bollywood-film-udta-teer 2026-10-20T21:29:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2014/Ayushmann-Khurrana-in-the-poster-of--E2-80-98Udta-Teer-1024x683.jpg Nepal Bars Screening of Bollywood Film 'Udta Teer' Nepal's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has denied screening permission to the Bollywood film 'Udta Teer', starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, informing distributor National Cine Group through an official letter, as reported from Kathmandu on October 19. https://patrukar.com/en/news/can-to-use-drs-technology-in-nepal-premier-league 2026-10-20T21:29:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2015/npl-drs.png CAN to Use DRS Technology in Nepal Premier League The Cricket Association of Nepal confirms the Decision Review System will feature in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, the first use of DRS in the history of Nepali cricket. https://patrukar.com/en/news/drs-to-be-used-for-first-time-in-nepal-premier-league 2026-10-20T21:29:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2016/1000273304-1792467169.jpg DRS to Be Used for First Time in Nepal Premier League The Nepal Premier League will use the Decision Review System for the first time, allowing umpires' decisions to be reviewed, according to reports published on October 20, 2026. Details on venues and matches are yet to be announced. https://patrukar.com/en/news/drs-to-be-used-for-first-time-in-nepal-premier-league-2 2026-10-20T21:29:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2017/1000273304-1792467169.jpg DRS to Be Used for First Time in Nepal Premier League The Nepal Premier League will use the Decision Review System for the first time, per reports published on October 20, 2026, allowing umpires' decisions to be reviewed. Details on matches and venues remain unspecified. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahanawami-festival-observed-across-nepal-with-special-worship-of-goddess-durga-bhawani 2026-10-20T21:29:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2018/MahaNawami_20191007093036.jpg Mahanawami Festival Observed Across Nepal with Special Worship of Goddess Durga Bhawani Mahanawami, the ninth day of the waxing moon in Asoj, was observed across Nepal with special worship of Goddess Durga Bhawani, offerings at shrines and the offering of germinated jamara as part of the ten-day Bada Dashain festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cardiologists-advise-caution-on-food-and-medication-during-dashain 2026-10-20T21:29:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2019/1792073446_masu.png Cardiologists Advise Caution on Food and Medication During Dashain Senior cardiologists Dr. Lamsal and Dr. Kamal Sharma warn that Dashain feasting, inactivity and skipped medication raise heart disease risk, urging chronic patients to keep their routines. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-imposes-partial-curfew-to-curb-riots-and-looting 2026-10-20T21:30:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2020/France-1792463631.jpg France Imposes Partial Curfew to Curb Riots and Looting France has imposed a partial curfew to control riots and looting, with the government saying it is prepared to declare a state of emergency if necessary. https://patrukar.com/en/news/crowds-throng-bhadrakali-temple-for-vehicle-worship-on-maha-navami 2026-10-20T21:30:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2021/gadipooja-13_fMB5PSYnMq.webp Crowds Throng Bhadrakali Temple for Vehicle Worship on Maha Navami Devotees, drivers and vehicle owners gather at Kathmandu's Bhadrakali Temple on Maha Navami to worship motorcycles, cars, taxis and buses, continuing a nationwide Dashain tradition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-medical-college-to-run-specialist-services-during-dashain-holidays 2026-10-20T21:30:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2022/chitwan_medical_college_S2LvOMUHAV.jpg Chitwan Medical College to run specialist services during Dashain holidays Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital will provide specialist-led emergency, radiology, laboratory and inpatient services from Kartik 2 to Kartik 5, covering Ashtami to Ekadashi of Bada Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-imposes-partial-curfew-to-curb-riots-and-looting-2 2026-10-20T21:30:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2023/France-1792463631.jpg France Imposes Partial Curfew to Curb Riots and Looting France has imposed a partial curfew in an effort to curb ongoing riots and looting, with the government warning it is prepared to declare a state of emergency if the unrest does not subside. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-to-recover-riot-damages-from-those-behind-violence 2026-10-20T21:30:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2024/mycron_ODQrzqkFay.webp France to Recover Riot Damages from Those Behind Violence The French government says it will recover the full cost of riot damage from those behind the violence, as PM Sébastien Lecornu announces a special fund to rebuild businesses and areas hit by the unrest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nine-injured-as-force-vehicle-heading-to-achham-crashes-in-surkhet 2026-10-20T21:30:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2025/road-accident_G44iEUfeT2.jpg Nine Injured as Force Vehicle Heading to Achham Crashes in Surkhet A force vehicle heading to Achham met with an accident in Surkhet on 20 October 2026, leaving nine people injured, three of them in a moderate condition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khandbari-kimathanka-road-reopens-after-three-month-landslide-closure 2026-10-20T21:30:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2026/Khandbari-Kimathanka-road-e1792463204974-400x220.jpg Khandbari-Kimathanka road reopens after three-month landslide closure The Khandbari-Kimathanka road in Sankhuwasabha has resumed operation after three months, following an army-led clearance of a massive landslide at Chhumsur in Bhotkhola Rural Municipality-2. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nine-injured-as-force-vehicle-en-route-to-achham-crashes-in-surkhet 2026-10-20T21:30:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2027/road-accident_G44iEUfeT2.jpg Nine Injured as Force Vehicle En Route to Achham Crashes in Surkhet Nine people were injured, three of them in moderate condition, when a force vehicle heading to Achham met with an accident in Surkhet district on 20 October 2026, according to initial reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhattarai-welcomes-budhigandaki-authority-bill-rejects-halting-large-reservoir-projects 2026-10-20T21:30:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2028/baburam-bhattarai-1-400x220.jpg Bhattarai Welcomes Budhigandaki Authority Bill, Rejects Halting Large Reservoir Projects Former PM Dr. Baburam Bhattarai welcomed the government's principle approval of the Budhigandaki Development Authority Bill and dismissed calls to halt large reservoir projects following recent river disasters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/igp-dan-bahadur-karki-performs-maulo-puja-at-naxal-on-dashain-honours-two-havildars 2026-10-20T21:30:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2029/maulo-puja_ZUH6ojSxzK.webp IGP Dan Bahadur Karki Performs Maulo Puja at Naxal on Dashain, Honours Two Havildars IGP Dan Bahadur Karki performed Maulo Puja and Sankalpa Puja at the Nepal Police Armed Police Battalion No. 1 Maulo in Naxal, Kathmandu, on Bada Dashain, offering sacrifice and applying panja chhap to the Nishan while honouring two havildars. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhattarai-welcomes-budhigandaki-authority-bill-rejects-halting-large-reservoir-projects-2 2026-10-20T21:30:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2030/baburam-bhattarai-1-400x220.jpg Bhattarai Welcomes Budhigandaki Authority Bill, Rejects Halting Large Reservoir Projects Former PM Dr. Baburam Bhattarai welcomed principle approval of the Budhigandaki Development Authority Bill and rejected using recent avalanches and disasters in the Bhote Koshi, Trishuli and Budhigandaki rivers as a pretext to halt large reservoir projects in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/central-power-transmission-reaches-remote-bhojpur-village-transforming-daily-life 2026-10-20T21:30:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2031/trans_wu0FnwQmTv.jpg Central Power Transmission Reaches Remote Bhojpur Village, Transforming Daily Life Central electricity transmission has reached Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality-6 in Bhojpur district, giving locals access to information, communication and technology. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-roads-quiet-on-maha-navami-as-vehicles-leave-for-dashain 2026-10-20T21:31:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2032/sadak-ktm--11-_QCT54AHnj1.jpg Kathmandu Valley Roads Quiet on Maha Navami as Vehicles Leave for Dashain Roads across the Kathmandu Valley saw very low vehicle traffic on Maha Navami as over 576,000 people left the Valley since Ghatasthapana and vehicle worship kept many cars parked at home. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-performs-navakanya-worship-at-shital-niwas 2026-10-20T21:31:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2033/1000273315-1792470185.jpg President Paudel Performs Navakanya Worship at Shital Niwas President Ram Chandra Paudel performed the traditional Navakanya worship at Shital Niwas on October 20, 2026, honoring nine young girls as manifestations of goddess Durga during the Dashain festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-roads-quiet-on-maha-navami-as-vehicles-leave-for-dashain-2 2026-10-20T21:31:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2034/sadak-ktm--11-_QCT54AHnj1.jpg Kathmandu Valley Roads Quiet on Maha Navami as Vehicles Leave for Dashain Roads across the Kathmandu Valley saw very low vehicle traffic on Maha Navami as more than 576,000 people left since Ghatasthapana and the vehicle worship tradition kept many cars and motorcycles off the streets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/central-power-transmission-reaches-remote-bhojpur-village-transforming-daily-life-2 2026-10-20T21:31:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2035/trans_wu0FnwQmTv.jpg Central power transmission reaches remote Bhojpur village, transforming daily life The central electricity transmission line has reached a remote settlement in Temkemaiyung Rural Municipality-6 of Bhojpur district, ending locals' long wait and easing daily life. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-block-highways-in-three-districts 2026-10-20T21:31:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2036/road-closed_8pverMRKtu.jpg Floods and landslides block highways in three districts Landslide and flood damage has forced one-way traffic on the Beni-Jomsom road in Myagdi, halted vehicles around Arughat in Gorkha, and disrupted road sections in Surkhet, Nepal Police said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/senior-chef-kc-food-is-not-just-taste-it-is-nepali-culture 2026-10-20T21:31:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2037/UMFXsyqkAT.jpg Senior Chef KC: Food Is Not Just Taste, It Is Nepali Culture Senior chef KC, speaking in an interview in Kathmandu, said food is not only about taste but part of Nepali culture, urging people to eat with health in mind as well as flavour. The discussion, carried by multiple outlets, focused on balancing taste and physical wellbeing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dry-landslide-blocks-beni-darbang-road-in-myagdi-transport-halted-alternative-route-opened 2026-10-20T21:31:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2038/Darbang-Dharapani-1-400x220.jpg Dry landslide blocks Beni-Darbang road in Myagdi, transport halted; alternative route opened A dry landslide at Phaparkhet has blocked the Beni-Darbang road in Myagdi, cutting off three western local units from Beni Bazaar. The District Administration Office has halted transport citing risk, while Mangala Rural Municipality has opened an alternative route via Pakhera-Baranja-Jyamire-Satbise-Babiyachaur, where traffic is now running. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dry-landslide-blocks-beni-darbang-road-in-myagdi-transport-halted 2026-10-20T21:31:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2039/Darbang-Dharapani-1-400x220.jpg Dry Landslide Blocks Beni-Darbang Road in Myagdi, Transport Halted A dry landslide at Phaparkhet in Myagdi has blocked the Beni-Darbang road, cutting off three western local units from Beni Bazaar. Authorities have halted transport pending repairs, while an alternative route via Pakhera-Baranja-Jyamire-Satbise-Babiyachaur is now carrying traffic. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bollywood-actor-tiger-shroff-s-car-shot-at-in-mumbai-s-juhu-driver-injured-gangster-claims-responsibility 2026-10-20T21:31:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2040/tiger-shroff_nMoEKJSnTQ.webp Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car shot at in Mumbai's Juhu, driver injured; gangster claims responsibility Unidentified attackers on motorcycles opened fire on Tiger Shroff's car near Pushpa Park in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening, injuring his driver Firdaus and one other person. The actor escaped unhurt as five or more rounds were fired at his BMW, prompting Mumbai Police to deploy 12 teams, while US-based gangster Anil Pandit claimed responsibility and warned Salman Khan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tiger-shroff-s-car-fired-upon-in-mumbai-s-juhu-driver-injured-us-based-gangster-claims-responsibility 2026-10-20T21:31:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2041/tiger-shroff_nMoEKJSnTQ.webp Tiger Shroff's Car Fired Upon in Mumbai's Juhu; Driver Injured, US-Based Gangster Claims Responsibility Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car was fired upon by three motorcycle-borne attackers near Pushpa Park in Mumbai's Juhu on Sunday evening. Shroff escaped unhurt, his driver was injured, and Mumbai Police have deployed 12 teams as a US-based gangster claimed responsibility. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-protests-over-inflation-turn-violent-macron-calls-for-calm 2026-10-20T21:31:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2042/1792282603_france-20protest.jpg France Protests Over Inflation Turn Violent; Macron Calls for Calm Nationwide protests in France against inflation, fuel price hikes and deteriorating public services turned violent, with clashes, arson and looting reported in Paris and other cities as unrest continued into Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron called for calm from the Élysée Palace amid political recriminations ahead of next year's presidential elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/senior-chef-kc-food-is-not-just-taste-it-is-nepali-culture-2 2026-10-20T21:31:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2043/UMFXsyqkAT.jpg Senior Chef KC: Food Is Not Just Taste, It Is Nepali Culture Senior chef KC said in a Kathmandu interview that food is part of Nepali culture, not just taste, urging people to eat for physical health as well as flavour. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-worships-nine-goddess-shrines-performs-nawakanya-puja-during-dashain 2026-10-20T21:31:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2044/Ram-Chandra-Paudel-Shrines-400x220.jpg President Paudel Worships Nine Goddess Shrines, Performs Nawakanya Puja During Dashain President Ram Chandra Paudel worshipped at nine goddess shrines across the Kathmandu Valley on Maha Ashtami and performed the Nawakanya Puja at Sheetal Niwas on Maha Nawami, accompanied by First Lady Sabita Paudel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-worships-nine-goddess-shrines-and-performs-nawakanya-puja-during-dashain 2026-10-20T21:31:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2045/Ram-Chandra-Paudel-Shrines-400x220.jpg President Paudel Worships Nine Goddess Shrines and Performs Nawakanya Puja During Dashain President Ram Chandra Paudel worshipped at nine goddess shrines in the Kathmandu Valley on Maha Ashtami and performed Nawakanya Puja at Sheetal Niwas on Maha Nawami, with First Lady Sabita Paudel by his side. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-hospital-adds-25-icu-beds-in-gandaki 2026-10-20T21:31:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2046/pokhara-swasthya-bigyan-pratisthan_lgjbO4WSHl.jpeg Pokhara hospital adds 25 ICU beds in Gandaki Western Regional Hospital in Pokhara, Kaski, has opened a new 25-bed critical care facility, raising its total ICU capacity to 35 beds, according to academy director Dr. Jhapindra Pokharel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khotang-youths-run-free-transport-service-so-sisters-can-reach-maternal-homes-for-dashain-and-tihar 2026-10-20T21:32:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2047/Chelilai-Upahar-Khotang-400x220.jpg Khotang Youths Run Free Transport Service So Sisters Can Reach Maternal Homes for Dashain and Tihar Khotang youths are running the 'Dashain-Tihar, Gift to Daughters Campaign-2083', a free transport service in its third year helping women travel to their maternal homes for Dashain and Tihar, operating Kartik 3-6 and Kartik 24-26 respectively. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministers-push-science-and-innovation-target-165-new-laws 2026-10-20T21:32:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2048/mahabir-pun-1024x531.jpg Ministers Push Science and Innovation, Target 165 New Laws Ministers Mahabir Pun and Sobhita Gautam said the government has prioritised science, technology, innovation and law-making, targeting 165 new laws, at an interaction in Bharatpur, Chitwan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/crowds-throng-maitidevi-temple-for-bada-dashain-lights 2026-10-20T21:32:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2049/maitidevi-14_Sm8hMzXl1q.webp Crowds Throng Maitidevi Temple for Bada Dashain Lights Crowds gather at Maitidevi Temple in Kathmandu during Bada Dashain to offer worship and enjoy decorative lights stretching from Gyaneshwor to the old police beat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/japan-prepares-mission-to-bring-samples-from-mars-moon-phobos 2026-10-20T21:32:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2050/japan_lqDRgDfAoK.webp Japan Prepares Mission to Bring Samples from Mars Moon Phobos Japan is set to launch its MMX spacecraft aboard an H-3 rocket on Tuesday morning at 4:41 on a historic mission to collect samples from Phobos, a moon of Mars, and return them to Earth for the first time. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-pm-jhalanath-khanal-hospitalised-with-heart-problem-kp-sharma-oli-visits-hams-hospital 2026-10-20T21:32:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2051/jhalnath-khanal_1Aiu24HkSO.jpg Former PM Jhalanath Khanal Hospitalised with Heart Problem; KP Sharma Oli Visits HAMS Hospital Former PM and senior NCP leader Jhalanath Khanal was admitted to HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu on Sunday with a heart-related problem. CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli visited him, while the secretariat described the condition as minor. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-576-000-leave-kathmandu-valley-to-celebrate-bada-dashain-police-figures-show 2026-10-20T21:32:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2052/dashain-ghar--11-_iocVcTdBQA.jpg Over 576,000 Leave Kathmandu Valley to Celebrate Bada Dashain, Police Figures Show More than 576,000 people left Kathmandu Valley to celebrate Bada Dashain, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/red-clay-and-ochre-wall-painting-culture-fades-in-lamjung-this-dashain 2026-10-20T21:32:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2053/1792308141_rato-20mato-20ghar-20poteko-20lipeko-20dashain.jpg Red clay and ochre wall-painting culture fades in Lamjung this Dashain The Dashain tradition of coating house walls with red clay and ochre, known locally as kamero, is nearly gone in Lamjung as cement plaster and modern paints take over, with only a few homes still painted this year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/red-clay-and-ochre-wall-painting-culture-fades-in-lamjung-this-dashain-2 2026-10-20T21:32:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2054/1792308141_rato-20mato-20ghar-20poteko-20lipeko-20dashain.jpg Red Clay and Ochre Wall-Painting Culture Fades in Lamjung This Dashain The tradition of coating house walls with red clay and kamero ahead of Dashain is fading in Lamjung, as cement plaster and modern paints replace the practice, with only a few homes still painted in the old style this year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/crowds-throng-maitidevi-temple-for-bada-dashain-lights-in-kathmandu 2026-10-20T21:33:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2055/maitidevi-14_Sm8hMzXl1q.webp Crowds Throng Maitidevi Temple for Bada Dashain Lights in Kathmandu Crowds gather every evening at Maitidevi Temple in Kathmandu for Bada Dashain worship and to enjoy decorative lights stretching from Gyaneshwor to the old police beat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/macron-rejects-interior-minister-nunez-s-resignation-after-violent-protests 2026-10-20T21:33:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2056/larent_9AqHX39Dif.webp Macron Rejects Interior Minister Nunez's Resignation After Violent Protests French President Emmanuel Macron rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation after violent protests over the cost of living, public services and schools, ordering security weaknesses fixed as the president left for a Gulf visit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/miss-wellness-world-2026-winner-sanvi-mandal-welcomed-in-janakpurdham 2026-10-20T21:33:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2057/photom-1024x512.jpg Miss Wellness World 2026 Winner Sanvi Mandal Welcomed in Janakpurdham Sanvi Mandal, winner of Miss Wellness World 2026, was welcomed and honoured in Bhoil village, Janakpurdham, by Madhesh Province Assembly Speaker Ram Ashish Yadav and local residents after her win in Bangkok, Thailand. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-installs-bailey-bridge-over-budhi-gandaki-at-aarughat-in-just-two-days 2026-10-20T21:33:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2058/Bailey-bridge-Nepali-Army-400x220.jpg Nepali Army Installs Bailey Bridge Over Budhi Gandaki at Aarughat in Just Two Days The Nepali Army has completed the installation of a 27.43-meter Bailey bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River at Aarughat, connecting Dhading and Gorkha districts, and handed it over to the Gorkha Road Project on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kenya-ebola-cases-rise-to-eight-health-officials-say 2026-10-20T21:33:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2059/image1170x530cropped-400x220.jpg Kenya Ebola Cases Rise to Eight, Health Officials Say Kenya's Ebola cases have risen to eight after a nurse who treated the first patient was confirmed infected, with officials saying no community transmission has occurred. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-installs-27-43-metre-bailey-bridge-over-budhi-gandaki-at-aarughat-in-two-days 2026-10-20T21:33:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2060/Bailey-bridge-Nepali-Army-400x220.jpg Nepali Army installs 27.43-metre Bailey bridge over Budhi Gandaki at Aarughat in two days The Nepali Army completed the installation of a 27.43-metre Bailey bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River at Aarughat in two days, connecting Dhading and Gorkha districts, and handed it over to the Gorkha Road Project on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-threatens-more-weapons-on-border-vows-to-restart-loudspeaker-propaganda-broadcasts 2026-10-20T21:33:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2061/kim-yo-jong_2ZTUUuPkuV.png North Korea Threatens More Weapons on Border, Vows to Restart Loudspeaker Propaganda Broadcasts Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned Monday that Pyongyang will deploy additional weapons along the border with South Korea and resume loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts, amid tensions over explosions in a gunpowder tunnel and South Korea's September 21 actions at a mine. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-suspends-russia-sanctions-zelensky-urges-new-measures 2026-10-20T21:33:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2062/jelenski-original.jpg Trump Suspends Russia Sanctions, Zelensky Urges New Measures US President Donald Trump has suspended congressionally approved sanctions on Russia via executive order to keep Moscow at peace talks, drawing sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US lawmakers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/zelensky-accuses-us-of-halting-interceptor-missile-supply-to-ukraine 2026-10-20T21:33:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2063/jelenski-400x220.jpg Zelensky Accuses US of Halting Interceptor Missile Supply to Ukraine Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the US Defense Department on Monday of deliberately delaying interceptor missiles already paid for by European countries under the PURL programme, deepening differences with President Donald Trump. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-warns-of-border-arms-buildup-and-resumed-propaganda-broadcasts 2026-10-20T21:33:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2064/kim-yo-jong_2ZTUUuPkuV.png North Korea Warns of Border Arms Buildup and Resumed Propaganda Broadcasts North Korea, through Kim Yo Jong, warned on Monday it will deploy more weapons along the South Korean border and resume loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts amid tensions over a gunpowder tunnel explosion and South Korea's September 21 mine actions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-suspends-russia-sanctions-to-keep-moscow-at-talks-zelensky-urges-new-measures 2026-10-20T21:33:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2065/jelenski-original.jpg Trump Suspends Russia Sanctions to Keep Moscow at Talks, Zelensky Urges New Measures Trump suspended Congress-approved Russia sanctions via executive order to keep Moscow in peace talks, drawing criticism from Zelensky and US lawmakers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-collects-99-8-percent-of-october-revenue-target 2026-10-20T21:33:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-proposes-trilateral-summit-with-trump-and-xi-on-ukraine 2026-10-20T21:33:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2066/trump-putin-xi_amHPniA0Q4.jpg Putin Proposes Trilateral Summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a trilateral summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping next month to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, with the possible talks coinciding with the APEC summit in China. https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-proposes-trilateral-summit-with-trump-and-xi-on-ukraine-2 2026-10-20T21:33:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2067/trump-putin-xi_amHPniA0Q4.jpg Putin Proposes Trilateral Summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine Putin has proposed a trilateral summit with Trump and Xi next month to discuss ending the Ukraine war, with talks possibly timed around the APEC summit in China. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-claims-paris-will-soon-become-a-muslim-city-blames-immigration-for-protests 2026-10-20T21:34:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2068/1782617903_trump.jpg Trump claims Paris will soon become a 'Muslim city', blames immigration for protests US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Paris will soon become a 'Muslim city' and blamed immigration for the ongoing protests in the French capital. Nepali outlets Nagarik News and Nepal Views reported the remarks on Tuesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/zelensky-accuses-us-of-halting-interceptor-missile-supply-to-ukraine-2 2026-10-20T21:34:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2069/jelenski-400x220.jpg Zelensky Accuses US of Halting Interceptor Missile Supply to Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the US of deliberately delaying interceptor missiles paid for by European partners under the PURL programme, during talks with US senators on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-endorses-netanyahu-ahead-of-israeli-parliamentary-elections 2026-10-20T21:34:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2070/netanyu-and-trump_6s7Qyt02JI.jpg Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Parliamentary Elections US President Donald Trump endorses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on social media nine days before Israel's October 27 parliamentary elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/musk-announces-one-spacex-share-for-every-american-child 2026-10-20T21:34:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-endorses-netanyahu-as-israeli-pm-leans-on-iran-record-ahead-of-tight-election 2026-10-20T21:34:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2071/netanyahu-trump.jpg Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Israeli PM Leans on Iran Record Ahead of Tight Election US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's tight election, with Netanyahu releasing a Likud party video touting their partnership, claiming the two had crushed Iran and pledging to eliminate the Iranian threat within two years or sooner. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rubio-departs-for-uzbekistan-and-india-to-pursue-economic-opportunities-amid-us-tariff-pause 2026-10-20T21:34:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2072/Vance-1775889443.webp Rubio Departs for Uzbekistan and India to Pursue Economic Opportunities Amid US Tariff Pause US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed Joint Base Andrews on Saturday for Uzbekistan and India, aiming to secure the Trump Administration's economic opportunities as tariff pressures on India ease. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-backs-netanyahu-ahead-of-israel-s-tight-election-as-likud-centers-campaign-on-iran 2026-10-20T21:34:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2073/netanyahu-trump.jpg Trump Backs Netanyahu Ahead of Israel's Tight Election, as Likud Centers Campaign on Iran US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's tight election, with Likud releasing a video touting their partnership and a pledge to eliminate the Iranian threat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-endorses-netanyahu-ahead-of-israeli-parliamentary-elections-2 2026-10-20T21:34:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2074/netanyu-and-trump_6s7Qyt02JI.jpg Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Parliamentary Elections US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on social media nine days before Israel's October 27 parliamentary elections, calling him a great prime minister in what is described as the first such direct presidential endorsement in an Israeli election. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-approval-falls-to-record-low-of-31-amid-economic-strain-reuters-ipsos-poll-finds 2026-10-20T21:34:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/kopche-baraha-water-transport-service-resumes-for-dashain-travellers 2026-10-20T21:34:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2075/gvsOEcoJTF.jpg Kopche–Baraha water transport service resumes for Dashain travellers The Kopche-Baraha water transport service in Bhojpur's Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality-9 has resumed from its Haspur base on Sunday, targeting Dashain travellers heading to villages and Tarai cities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taleju-bhawani-temple-opens-to-devotees-on-mahanawami 2026-10-20T21:34:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2076/Taleju-Bhawani-temple-600x360.jpg Taleju Bhawani Temple Opens to Devotees on Mahanawami The Taleju Bhawani Temple at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kathmandu, opened to devotees on Tuesday, October 20, on the occasion of Mahanawami, with prayers permitted from 5 am to 6 pm. The temple is traditionally opened to the public only once a year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-beat-oman-by-10-runs-to-secure-sixth-in-icc-league-2 2026-10-20T21:34:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2077/deb-rohit-dipendra_qyt8FEEfuK.webp Nepal Beat Oman by 10 Runs to Secure Sixth in ICC League 2 Nepal defeated Oman by 10 runs in their final ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Al Amerat, with half-centuries from Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee and Dev Khanal lifting Nepal to sixth place with 30 points and keeping their ODI status alive. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-approval-rating-falls-to-record-low-of-31-as-economic-worries-mount-reuters-ipsos-poll-finds 2026-10-20T21:34:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/taleju-bhawani-temple-opens-to-devotees-on-mahanawami-2 2026-10-20T21:34:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2078/Taleju-Bhawani-temple-600x360.jpg Taleju Bhawani Temple Opens to Devotees on Mahanawami The Taleju Bhawani Temple at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square in Kathmandu opened to devotees on Tuesday, October 20, on Mahanawami, with prayers from 5 am to 6 pm. The temple opens to the public only once a year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/musk-announces-spacex-share-for-every-american-child 2026-10-20T21:34:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-prioritize-climate-justice-himalayan-protection-at-cop31 2026-10-20T21:34:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2079/cop_q0VpVSkrkr.webp Nepal to Prioritize Climate Justice, Himalayan Protection at COP31 Nepal will champion climate justice, Himalayan protection, adaptation and loss and damage at COP31 in Antalya, Turkiye, linking melting mountains and rising seas as one ecological cycle. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tatopani-border-reopens-for-three-days-to-import-dashain-goods 2026-10-20T21:35:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2080/tatopani-naka--2-_52AEWNi67y.jpg Tatopani border reopens for three days to import Dashain goods The Tatopani border point in Sindhupalchok has reopened for three days to facilitate imports of Dashain goods, with cargo vehicles from China's Tibet Autonomous Region beginning to enter Nepal following a formal request from the Nepali side. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-beat-oman-by-113-runs-in-icc-cricket-world-cup-league-2 2026-10-20T21:35:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2081/nepal-acc-premier-cup.jpg Nepal beat Oman by 113 runs in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Nepal defeated Oman by 113 runs in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Al Amerat, with Rohit Kumar Paudel scoring 61 before Nepal bowled Oman out for 150. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-eye-care-services-earn-over-1-5-billion-rupees-in-foreign-currency 2026-10-20T21:35:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2082/wslyazlI6U.jpg Nepal's eye care services earn over 1.5 billion rupees in foreign currency Nepal's eye care sector earned more than 1.5 billion rupees in foreign currency in a single year as foreign patients flock to affordable, quality treatment at the Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh network's 28 hospitals and 226 treatment centres. https://patrukar.com/en/news/himalayan-yak-farmers-network-to-link-nepal-bhutan-and-india 2026-10-20T21:35:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2083/yak-chauri_69lv22F5UG.jpg Himalayan Yak Farmers' Network to Link Nepal, Bhutan and India Yak and chauri herders from Nepal, Bhutan and India will formally launch the first regional platform dedicated solely to Himalayan yak farming communities, the Himalayan Yak Farmers' Network, at the ninth Royal Highland Festival in Bhutan, ICIMOD says. https://patrukar.com/en/news/study-finds-leucine-also-boosts-cellular-energy-production 2026-10-20T21:35:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2084/glowing-mitochondria-cell-biology_YYvpyij8yY.webp Study Finds Leucine Also Boosts Cellular Energy Production New research shows leucine, the amino acid famous for building muscle, also protects mitochondrial proteins and boosts cellular energy production, with potential implications for treating cancer and metabolic diseases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-eye-care-services-earn-over-rs-1-5-billion-in-foreign-currency-in-a-single-year 2026-10-20T21:35:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2085/wslyazlI6U.jpg Nepal's Eye Care Services Earn Over Rs 1.5 Billion in Foreign Currency in a Single Year Nepal's eye care sector has earned over Rs 1.5 billion in foreign currency in a single year as foreign patients seek affordable, quality treatment, with the Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh network of 28 hospitals and 226 centres driving the growth. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-prioritize-climate-justice-himalayan-protection-at-cop31-2 2026-10-20T21:35:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2086/cop_q0VpVSkrkr.webp Nepal to Prioritize Climate Justice, Himalayan Protection at COP31 Nepal will prioritize climate justice, Himalayan protection, adaptation and loss and damage at COP31 in Antalya, Turkiye, linking melting mountains and rising seas as one ecological cycle. https://patrukar.com/en/news/elon-musk-announces-spacex-share-gift-for-every-american-child 2026-10-20T21:35:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2087/musk_spacex1787491665_JzXdtVA4ik.webp Elon Musk Announces SpaceX Share Gift for Every American Child Elon Musk says he will gift one SpaceX share, valued at $146, to every American child next year, calling it the first phase of a larger effort. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ronaldo-suspended-30-days-fined-by-portuguese-football-federation 2026-10-20T21:35:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2088/ronaldo_K2oYFmNE3I.webp Ronaldo Suspended 30 Days, Fined by Portuguese Football Federation Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for 30 days and fined 255 euros (£215) by the Portuguese Football Federation after walking out of Portugal's Nations League camp in September following a dispute with head coach Jorge. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tharu-community-celebrates-dashain-with-white-tika-dhikri-offerings-and-the-splendour-of-sakhiya-dance 2026-10-20T21:35:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2089/web-post_4fdc82d2_HR79PLPwn9.webp Tharu community celebrates Dashain with white tika, dhikri offerings and the splendour of Sakhiya dance The Tharu community observes Dashain with distinct traditions, from wearing white tika and offering dhikri to receiving tika from the Guruwa and village elders, with the Sakhiya dance showcasing original customs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tharu-community-s-unique-dashain-traditions-and-sakhiya-dance 2026-10-20T21:35:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2090/web-post_4fdc82d2_HR79PLPwn9.webp Tharu Community's Unique Dashain Traditions and Sakhiya Dance From white tika and dhikri offerings to blessings from the Guruwa and the vibrant Sakhiya dance, the Tharu community observes Dashain through its own distinctive traditions from Saptami to Tika day. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-beat-oman-by-113-runs-for-second-straight-win-in-icc-world-cup-league-2 2026-10-20T21:35:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2091/nepal-acc-premier-cup.jpg Nepal Beat Oman by 113 Runs for Second Straight Win in ICC World Cup League 2 Nepal defeated Oman by 113 runs at Al Amerat on Tuesday, with Rohit Paudel scoring 61 in a 263 for 8 total before Oman were bowled out for 150, sealing Nepal's second consecutive League 2 win. https://patrukar.com/en/news/study-finds-leucine-also-boosts-cellular-energy-production-2 2026-10-20T21:35:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2092/glowing-mitochondria-cell-biology_YYvpyij8yY.webp Study Finds Leucine Also Boosts Cellular Energy Production New research shows leucine, an amino acid known for building muscle, also protects mitochondrial proteins and boosts energy production, with possible implications for cancer treatment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-s-gdp-grows-4-5-percent-in-third-quarter-of-2026-quickening-from-previous-quarter 2026-10-20T21:35:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-set-oman-281-run-target-to-keep-odi-status 2026-10-20T21:35:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2093/855188260_1081076411_a4X0FCsk4A.webp Nepal Set Oman 281-Run Target to Keep ODI Status Nepal have set Oman a target of 281 runs in their One Day International on Monday as the side fights to preserve its ODI status. Reports from Baahrakhari and Nepal Views confirmed the target, though further match details remain unavailable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/autumn-garden-cleanup-which-plants-to-keep-and-which-to-remove-2 2026-10-20T21:36:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2094/1792380843_flower.jpg Autumn garden cleanup: which plants to keep and which to remove Nepali gardening explainers advise gardeners to be selective this autumn: keep perennials that feed birds and beneficial insects, remove plants that harbor disease and pests. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bans-public-screening-of-indian-film-udta-teer 2026-10-20T21:36:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2095/udtaa-tir-400x220.jpg Nepal Bans Public Screening of Indian Film 'Udta Teer' Nepal's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has banned the public screening of the Indian film Udta Teer nationwide, instructing the Central Film Censor Board not to grant screening permission. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bans-screening-of-indian-film-udta-teer 2026-10-20T21:36:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2096/udtaa-tir-400x220.jpg Nepal bans screening of Indian film Udta Teer Nepal's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has banned the public screening of the Indian film 'Udta Teer', instructing the Central Film Censor Board not to grant screening permission and notifying distributor National Cine Group Nepal Pvt. Ltd. of the decision. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-says-seven-day-plan-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-still-under-discussion 2026-10-20T21:36:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2098/hormuz_0ZNUR7U588.webp Iran says seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz still under discussion Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains under discussion, with the plan linked to an end to hostile activities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bat-first-against-oman-in-final-league-2-odi-chasing-top-six-finish 2026-10-20T21:36:10+05:45 https://www.thahakhabar.com/uploads/posts/cricket-1788408615.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 Nepal Bat First Against Oman in Final League 2 ODI, Chasing Top-Six Finish Nepal chose to bat first after winning the toss against Oman in the final ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 ODI at the Oman Cricket Academy, needing a win to reach sixth place with 30 points. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-says-seven-day-plan-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-still-under-discussion-2 2026-10-20T21:36:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2097/hormuz_0ZNUR7U588.webp Iran says seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz still under discussion Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains under discussion and is tied to an end to hostile activities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-s-gdp-grows-4-5-percent-in-third-quarter-of-2026 2026-10-20T21:36:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/kanchanpur-government-clerk-earns-rs-60-000-a-month-selling-dragon-fruit-by-bicycle 2026-10-20T21:37:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2099/3hDoIDMoYz.jpg Kanchanpur Government Clerk Earns Rs 60,000 a Month Selling Dragon Fruit by Bicycle Ganeshdatta Pant of Bhimdatta Municipality-2 balances 11 years of government service with morning and evening dragon fruit sales in Mahendranagar, earning up to Rs 60,000 monthly and promoting self-employment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nine-injured-as-passenger-vehicle-crashes-and-overturns-in-surkhet 2026-10-20T21:37:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2100/accc_ntf3WNubxQ.webp Nine Injured as Passenger Vehicle Crashes and Overturns in Surkhet A passenger vehicle travelling from Lamki in Kailali to Achham overturned at Lagam Danda in Panchpuri Municipality-3, Surkhet, on Tuesday morning, leaving nine people, including a three-year-old child, injured. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-performs-navakanya-worship-at-shital-niwas-on-bada-dashain 2026-10-20T21:37:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2101/NAWAKANYA-PUJA-1024x683.jpeg President Paudel performs Navakanya worship at Shital Niwas on Bada Dashain President Ram Chandra Paudel, joined by First Lady Sabita Paudel, performed the traditional Navakanya worship of nine young girls at Shital Niwas in Kathmandu on the occasion of Bada Dashain 2083. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sheikh-hasina-vows-to-return-to-bangladesh-in-december-dismissing-threats-of-arrest-and-torture 2026-10-20T21:42:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2102/Sheikh-Hasina-400x220.jpg Sheikh Hasina Vows to Return to Bangladesh in December, Dismissing Threats of Arrest and Torture Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh within December despite threats of arrest, attack or torture from the Tarik Rahman-led government, Indian media reports cited Tuesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ani-choying-drolma-appointed-lumbini-development-fund-vice-chair-amid-controversy 2026-10-20T21:42:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2103/ani-choying-drolma_itMCDEKPTR.png Ani Choying Drolma Appointed Lumbini Development Fund Vice-Chair Amid Controversy The government has appointed Buddhist nun and singer Ani Choying Drolma as Vice-Chairperson of the Lumbini Development Fund, an announcement in Kathmandu that has drawn controversy after reports linked the appointment to an old money laundering case that has flared up again. Drolma is known internationally for her singing and social work, including a school for nuns and an organization supporting kidney patients, and her new role at the body responsible for developing Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, will be closely watched as the debate continues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bat-first-against-oman-in-final-league-2-odi-as-lamichhane-wins-toss 2026-10-20T21:42:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2104/cricket-1788408615.jpg Nepal Bat First Against Oman in Final League 2 ODI as Lamichhane Wins Toss Nepal won the toss and chose to bat against Oman in the final ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 ODI at the Oman Cricket Academy, with Sandeep Lamichhane leading a side showing one change as Dev Khanal replaced Arjun Kumal. A win would lift Nepal to sixth in the points table on 30 points. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rasuwa-and-nuwakot-religious-tourist-sites-safe-for-visits-after-flood-repairs 2026-10-20T21:42:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2105/rasuwa-map_5ptxmJBUA0.jpg Rasuwa and Nuwakot Religious, Tourist Sites Safe for Visits After Flood Repairs Roads damaged by the Bhadra floods in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers have been repaired, and religious and tourist sites in Rasuwa and Nuwakot are safe to visit, say local civil society and hotel associations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-prepares-45-foot-ravana-effigy-for-vijayadashami-burning 2026-10-20T21:42:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2106/854925879_2208911239974099_5852014011290995787_n-1024x768.jpg Janakpur prepares 45-foot Ravana effigy for Vijayadashami burning A 45-foot Ravana effigy will be burned on the banks of Ganga Sagar and Dhanush Sagar in Janakpurdham on Vijayadashami, continuing a ten-year Ravana Dahan tradition organised by the Mahabir Yuwa Committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-navami-nishan-tradition-continues-in-limbuwan 2026-10-20T21:42:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2107/nishan-moulo--7-_wM1ZImY1eY.webp Dashain Navami Nishan Tradition Continues in Limbuwan The nishan tradition of Dashain Navami continues in Limbuwan, where standards bearing old weapons are worshipped and, in some places, the maulo is cut during the nishan dance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/arsenal-barcelona-win-viking-and-bayern-munich-draw-in-champions-league 2026-10-20T21:42:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2108/barca_QHznqgU8yj.webp Arsenal, Barcelona Win; Viking and Bayern Munich Draw in Champions League Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 and Barcelona defeated Galatasaray 4-1 in UEFA Champions League matches concluded Wednesday morning Nepal time, while Viking and Bayern Munich played out a 3-3 draw. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-suspends-russia-sanctions-us-lawmakers-object 2026-10-20T21:42:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2109/trump-zelensky_ioxv20AYo8.jpg Trump Suspends Russia Sanctions, US Lawmakers Object US President Donald Trump has suspended certain sanctions on Russia through an executive order to facilitate peace talks, weeks after signing a sweeping sanctions law, drawing bipartisan criticism from US lawmakers and Ukraine's president. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-traffic-police-take-action-against-663-drunk-drivers-during-dashain 2026-10-20T21:42:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2110/Traffic-Checking-2.jpg Kathmandu Traffic Police Take Action Against 663 Drunk Drivers During Dashain Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police have acted against 663 drunk drivers since the start of Dashain, with most first-time offenders and a few facing repeat action during intensified festival-season checks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-seize-72-000-tramadol-capsules-in-kathmandu-two-arrested 2026-10-20T21:42:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2111/1792392480_pic.jpg Police seize 72,000 Tramadol capsules in Kathmandu, two arrested Nepal Police seized 72,000 Tramadol capsules and arrested two people at the Pharping checkpoint in Dakshinkali, Kathmandu, as smugglers tried to bring the drugs into the valley during Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nine-injured-as-passenger-vehicle-overturns-at-lagam-danda-in-surkhet 2026-10-20T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2112/accc_ntf3WNubxQ.webp Nine Injured as Passenger Vehicle Overturns at Lagam Danda in Surkhet A passenger vehicle travelling from Lamki, Kailali to Achham overturned at Lagam Danda in Surkhet on Tuesday morning, leaving nine people, including a three-year-old child, injured. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bans-import-and-sale-of-indian-priyagold-biscuits-over-cattle-feed-contamination 2026-10-20T21:42:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2113/855628682_2276191416558561_7196296386005989315_n-1024x576.jpg Nepal Bans Import and Sale of Indian Priyagold Biscuits Over Cattle Feed Contamination Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has banned the import, entry and sale of Indian-made Priyagold biscuits after chokar, a cattle feed unfit for human consumption, was found in the product, with all batches ordered recalled from the market. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bans-import-and-sale-of-indian-priyagold-biscuits-over-cattle-feed-contamination-2 2026-10-20T21:43:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2114/855628682_2276191416558561_7196296386005989315_n-1024x576.jpg Nepal Bans Import and Sale of Indian Priyagold Biscuits Over Cattle Feed Contamination Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has banned the import, entry and sale of Indian-made Priyagold biscuits after finding they contained cattle feed unfit for human consumption, ordering importers and food businesses to stop sales and recall all batches. https://patrukar.com/en/news/advance-ticket-booking-opens-for-nitesh-tiwari-s-ramayana-ahead-of-november-2026-release 2026-10-20T21:43:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2115/ramayana-release-date-announced_sBnX1cZrr4.webp Advance Ticket Booking Opens for Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' Ahead of November 2026 Release Advance booking for 'Ramayana', starring Ranveer Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, is now open across India from October 20, timed around Dashain, ahead of its worldwide release on November 5, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bans-screening-of-hindi-film-udta-teer 2026-10-20T21:43:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2116/maxresdefault-1-1024x576.jpg Nepal bans screening of Hindi film Udta Teer Nepal's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has barred the public screening of the Hindi film 'Udta Teer', directed by Aakash Kaushik and starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, days before its planned Friday release. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-arrested-in-sunsari-with-over-915-kg-of-marijuana 2026-10-20T21:43:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2117/1792305735_New-20Project-20-6-.jpg Four arrested in Sunsari with over 915 kg of marijuana Four people, including house owner Bulbul Yadav, were arrested in Inaruwa Municipality-4, Sunsari, after police seized 915 kg 680 g of marijuana during a morning raid. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-celebrates-maha-ashtami-on-ninth-day-of-navaratri 2026-10-20T21:43:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2118/durga_SyrbW8gxL1.webp Nepal celebrates Maha Ashtami on ninth day of Navaratri Nepal is celebrating Maha Ashtami, the eighth day of Bada Dashain, which this year also falls on the ninth day of Navaratri, with devotees across the country marking the day with religious rituals and worship. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-celebrates-maha-ashtami-on-ninth-day-of-navaratri-2 2026-10-20T21:43:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2119/durga_SyrbW8gxL1.webp Nepal Celebrates Maha Ashtami on Ninth Day of Navaratri Nepal is celebrating Maha Ashtami, the eighth day of Bada Dashain, which this year also falls on the ninth day of Navaratri. Devotees across the country are marking the occasion with religious rituals and worship as part of the ongoing Dashain festivities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/british-king-charles-sends-gift-to-detained-aung-san-suu-kyi 2026-10-20T21:43:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2120/angsang-suki-400x220.jpg British King Charles Sends Gift to Detained Aung San Suu Kyi Myanmar authorities on Monday handed detained Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi a package sent by British King Charles III, containing two books on soil, a sealed envelope and confidential diplomatic materials, while releasing the first photograph of her in two months. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devotees-throng-shakti-peeths-across-nepal-on-maha-ashtami 2026-10-20T21:43:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2121/maitidevi-temple_eMebn4PCNK.webp Devotees Throng Shakti Peeths Across Nepal on Maha Ashtami Devotees thronged Shakti Peeths and goddess temples across Kathmandu Valley and other parts of Nepal on Maha Ashtami, the eighth day of Bada Dashain, offering prayers to Durga Bhawani seeking happiness, peace and prosperity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-seize-over-574-kg-marijuana-from-ambulance-on-koshi-highway-in-sunsari 2026-10-20T21:43:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2122/sunsari_pvfbl1s23g_vjne62ed14_IiiW3jJSil.jpg Police seize over 574 kg marijuana from ambulance on Koshi Highway in Sunsari Police in Sunsari seized more than 574 kg of marijuana from an ambulance with a 'Nepal-India Cooperation' sticker on the Koshi Highway near Budhi Khola in Duhabi Municipality-6; the driver and others involved are at large. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-576-000-leave-kathmandu-valley-since-ghatasthapana-as-dashain-exodus-peaks 2026-10-20T21:43:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-observes-maha-nawami-with-worship-of-goddess-durga 2026-10-20T21:44:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2123/Ghatasthapana-640x360.jpg Nepal observes Maha Nawami with worship of Goddess Durga Devotees across Nepal observed Maha Nawami on October 20, the ninth day of Bada Dashain, with special worship of Goddess Durga Bhawani, offerings at temples and homes, and traditional rituals, including large gatherings at the once-a-year opening of the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Bhaktapur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-576-000-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain-since-ghatasthapana-traffic-police-say 2026-10-20T21:44:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2124/Buspark-201-1791529396.webp Over 576,000 Leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain Since Ghatasthapana, Traffic Police Say Over 576,000 people have left Kathmandu Valley for Dashain since Ghatasthapana, travelling in 79,676 vehicles as damaged highways test the travel network. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-576-000-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain-since-ghatasthapana 2026-10-20T21:44:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2125/Buspark-201-1791529396.webp Over 576,000 Leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain Since Ghatasthapana More than 576,000 people have left the Kathmandu Valley in 79,676 vehicles since Ghatasthapana, the first day of Bada Dashain, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taleju-temple-opens-for-one-day-draws-crowds-of-devotees 2026-10-20T21:44:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2126/whatsapp-image-2026-_UsAh1DyAWB.webp Taleju Temple Opens for One Day, Draws Crowds of Devotees The Taleju Temple, which opens only one day a year, drew crowds of devotees for darshan, with reports and photos published on October 20, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taleju-bhawani-temple-opens-to-public-today 2026-10-20T21:44:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/taleju-bhawani-temple-opens-to-public-today-2 2026-10-20T21:44:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/taleju-temple-opens-for-one-day-draws-crowds-of-devotees-2 2026-10-20T21:45:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2127/whatsapp-image-2026-_UsAh1DyAWB.webp Taleju Temple Opens for One Day, Draws Crowds of Devotees The Taleju Temple, which opens to the public only one day a year, drew crowds of devotees for darshan on October 20, 2026, as reported by Nepal Views and Nepal Samaya. https://patrukar.com/en/news/woman-arrested-in-parsa-with-stolen-gold-and-silver-ornaments-worth-rs-411-000 2026-10-20T21:45:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/kangana-ranaut-criticises-tv-channel-over-neha-singh-rathore-coverage-shameful-to-increase-trp-by-tarnishing-the-reputation-of-women 2026-10-20T21:45:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2128/1792329782_Neha-Kangana.jpg Kangana Ranaut criticises TV channel over Neha Singh Rathore coverage: 'Shameful to increase TRP by tarnishing the reputation of women' BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has criticised a TV news channel's coverage of Bhojpuri folk singer Neha Singh Rathore, calling it shameful to raise TRP by tarnishing a woman's reputation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/woman-arrested-in-parsa-with-stolen-jewellery-worth-rs-411-000 2026-10-20T21:46:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2129/arrest2019-07-04-01-53-38-1024x489.jpeg Woman arrested in Parsa with stolen jewellery worth Rs 411,000 Police in Parsa arrested a woman and recovered stolen jewellery worth Rs 411,000, including a gold necklace and silver anklets taken from a Birgunj shop. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devotees-throng-budhasubba-temple-in-dharan-for-maha-navami-worship 2026-10-20T21:46:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2130/budhasubba-400x220.jpg Devotees throng Budhasubba Temple in Dharan for Maha Navami worship Devotees gathered in large numbers at the Budhasubba Temple in Vijaypur, Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-14, on Maha Navami, offering prayers and fulfilling vows, with rooster sacrifices made after wishes were fulfilled, according to temple priest Dambar Alemagar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rohit-paudel-completes-1-000-runs-against-oman-in-icc-world-cup-league-2 2026-10-20T21:47:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2131/1792398915_rohit-20paudel.jpg Rohit Paudel Completes 1,000 Runs Against Oman in ICC World Cup League 2 Nepal's former captain Rohit Paudel completed 1,000 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 with an 80-run knock against Oman on October 19, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-observes-maha-ashtami-and-maha-navami-with-durga-worship 2026-10-20T21:47:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2132/1792285569_puja.jpg Nepal observes Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami with Durga worship Nepal observed Maha Ashtami with special worship of Durga Bhavani on a rare two-day tithi, followed by Maha Navami with Navadurga worship, jamara offerings and ritual sacrifices at Dashain Ghar, Kot and Shakti Peeths nationwide. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australian-mp-helen-haines-injured-in-deliberate-car-ramming-outside-her-office 2026-10-20T21:47:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2133/images-8-150x150.jpeg Australian MP Helen Haines injured in deliberate car ramming outside her office Independent Australian MP Helen Haines, 65, was seriously injured when a car deliberately struck her outside her Wangaratta office on Monday afternoon. She was airlifted to hospital in serious condition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kylie-jenner-debuts-50-million-fantasy-bra-at-victoria-s-secret-show 2026-10-20T21:48:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2134/jacob-an-co-fantasy-bra-victorias-secret-fashion-show-2026-kylie-jenner-825x550-1-400x220.jpg Kylie Jenner debuts $50 million Fantasy Bra at Victoria's Secret show Kylie Jenner debuted the $50 million Fantasy Bra, set with 18-carat gold and over 4,400 diamonds, at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show on Sunday, drawing mixed reactions over its price. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-soldiers-sacrifice-goats-and-buffaloes-at-hanuman-dhoka-on-maha-navami 2026-10-20T21:48:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2135/bali-11-400x220.jpg Nepali Army Soldiers Sacrifice Goats and Buffaloes at Hanuman Dhoka on Maha Navami Nepali Army soldiers performed the ritual sacrifice of goats and buffaloes at the main courtyard of Hanuman Dhoka Durbar in Basantapur, Kathmandu, on Maha Navami, continuing the custom of 54 goats and 54 buffaloes sacrificed daily across Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami and Chaturdashi during Dashain, Nepal's largest Hindu festival symbolising the victory of good over evil. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ronaldo-suspended-30-days-fined-255-euros-for-leaving-portugal-camp-after-row-with-coach-jorge-jesus 2026-10-20T21:49:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2136/ronaldo_K2oYFmNE3I.webp Ronaldo suspended 30 days, fined 255 euros for leaving Portugal camp after row with coach Jorge Jesus The Portuguese Football Federation has suspended Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days and fined him 255 euros after he left the national team camp following a row with coach Jorge Jesus over his role in the side. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ime-group-to-build-cable-car-linking-devghat-and-maulakalika-within-two-years 2026-10-20T21:56:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2137/851709154_1573581087850088_5737261140520153111_n-1024x576.jpg IME Group to Build Cable Car Linking Devghat and Maulakalika Within Two Years IME Group is set to build a two-kilometre cable car connecting Devghat in Chitwan with the Maulakalika temple in Nawalpur, with construction planned within two years, according to group chairman Chandra Prasad Dhakal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janajati-campaign-demands-cancellation-of-aani-chhoing-dolma-s-lumbini-development-trust-appointment 2026-10-20T22:00:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2138/aani-lumbini-bikashh-1024x554.jpg Janajati Campaign Demands Cancellation of Aani Chhoing Dolma's Lumbini Development Trust Appointment The National Janajati Citizens Campaign has demanded the immediate cancellation of the government's appointment of singer Aani Chhoing Dolma as vice-chair of the Lumbini Development Trust, citing pending money-laundering and citizenship investigations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-lose-to-canada-by-24-runs-in-world-cup-league-2 2026-10-20T23:09:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2139/pic-cricket_SrVvpRHCTV.webp Nepal Lose to Canada by 24 Runs in World Cup League 2 Nepal were bowled out for 232 while chasing 257 against Canada at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Arjun Kumal scored 87, and Nepal now need to beat Oman in their final match to secure a top-six finish. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sandeep-lamichhane-happy-as-nepal-retains-odi-status 2026-10-21T00:32:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2140/sandeep_S7sSwb6KwS.webp Sandeep Lamichhane Happy as Nepal Retains ODI Status Nepal captain Sandeep Lamichhane says the team is happy to have retained its ODI status after finishing sixth in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-to-receive-dashain-tika-from-guru-purohit-at-shital-niwas 2026-10-21T00:36:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2141/01-president-ramchandra-poudel-naxal-bhagwati-mandir_npl-12_aOriYE8t2W.webp President Paudel to Receive Dashain Tika from Guru Purohit at Shital Niwas President Ramchandra Paudel will receive tika, jamara and blessings from the Guru Purohit at 10:26 am on Wednesday, Vijaya Dashami, at the President’s Office in Shital Niwas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-cricket-team-returns-home-after-oman-odi-series 2026-10-21T00:38:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2142/1792508430_Cricket.jpg Nepali Cricket Team Returns Home After Oman ODI Series The Nepali national men's cricket team arrived home Tuesday evening at Tribhuvan International Airport after completing its ICC World Cup League-2 ODI series in Oman, where the squad received a warm welcome on arrival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/search-continues-for-two-japanese-climbers-missing-on-gangapurna-himal 2026-10-21T00:39:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2143/mustang_map_LeezRi6vcZ.jpg Search Continues for Two Japanese Climbers Missing on Gangapurna Himal A search and rescue operation is ongoing in Manang for two Japanese climbers who have been out of contact since October 15 while attempting to climb Gangapurna Himal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-national-cricket-team-returns-home-confirm-thaha-khabar-and-baahrakhari 2026-10-21T00:40:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2144/cricket-1792508362.jpg Nepal National Cricket Team Returns Home, Confirm Thaha Khabar and Baahrakhari The Nepal national cricket team has returned home, as confirmed by reports from Thaha Khabar and Baahrakhari on October 20, 2026. Details of the tour and the players involved were not disclosed in the reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-to-receive-dashain-tika-from-guru-purohit 2026-10-21T00:40:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2145/rastrapati-shaktipith--4--1792403624.jpg President Paudel to Receive Dashain Tika from Guru Purohit President Ram Chandra Paudel will receive tika from the Guru Purohit as part of the Dashain festival, according to reports published on October 20, 2026, by Baahrakhari and Thaha Khabar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-tika-to-be-offered-at-muktinath-temple 2026-10-21T00:41:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2146/1780147482_muktinath.jpg Dashain Tika to Be Offered at Muktinath Temple Dashain tika, jamara and blessings will be offered to the general public at the Muktinath Temple in Mustang on Vijaya Dashami, temple priest Krishna Prasad Subedi has announced at the shrine shared by Hindus and Buddhists. https://patrukar.com/en/news/escaped-inmate-serving-25-year-sentence-arrested-in-pokhara 2026-10-21T00:41:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2147/1792499538_Pokhara.jpg Escaped Inmate Serving 25-Year Sentence Arrested in Pokhara Police arrested Santosh Jalari at a guest house in Pokhara on Tuesday, two days after he escaped from Kaski Prison. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-runs-free-dashain-buses-on-three-kathmandu-routes 2026-10-21T00:42:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2148/rut-1792498552.jpg Nepal Police runs free Dashain buses on three Kathmandu routes Nepal Police has launched a free bus service on three Kathmandu Valley routes, running on Kartik 3 and 4, to ease travel for people visiting relatives for Dashain tika and other purposes. The service began Tuesday at 4 pm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devotees-visit-ban-devi-temple-in-gokarna-forest-during-navaratri 2026-10-21T00:42:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2149/Screenshot-2026-10-20-194005-400x220.png Devotees Visit Ban Devi Temple in Gokarna Forest During Navaratri A large number of devotees visited the historic Ban Devi temple in Gokarna forest on Tuesday for worship and darshan during Sharadiya Navaratri. The temple is open to the public only once a year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/alberta-voters-reject-proposal-to-separate-from-canada-as-76-percent-back-staying-in-federation 2026-10-21T00:43:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2150/alberta_1792484708_utAYy4Fqh9.webp Alberta Voters Reject Proposal to Separate from Canada as 76 Percent Back Staying in Federation Alberta voters have rejected a proposal to move forward with a referendum on separating from Canada, with about 76 percent opposed as more than one million votes were counted, though independence supporters have not backed down. https://patrukar.com/en/news/psg-beat-manchester-city-4-2-in-champions-league-away-win 2026-10-21T04:33:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2151/psg-vs-united_RxuSMS1O9h.webp PSG Beat Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League Away Win Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 at City's home ground in the UEFA Champions League, with goals from Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha and Maghnes Akliouche. Erling Haaland scored twice for City. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vijaya-dashami-celebrated-today-with-tika-at-10-26-am 2026-10-21T06:14:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2152/dashain-tika-2_0cZfEIrFHe.webp Vijaya Dashami celebrated today with tika at 10:26 am Vijaya Dashami, the main day of Bada Dashain, is being celebrated across Nepal today with the auspicious tika time at 10:26 am, as families gather to receive tika, jamara and blessings from elders. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-says-dashain-strengthens-social-unity-among-nepalis 2026-10-21T06:33:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2153/dp-aryal_jdoZUOmiqa.jpg Speaker Aryal says Dashain strengthens social unity among Nepalis Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal has said festivals like Dashain strengthen mutual reconciliation, brotherhood and social unity among Nepalis. In a Bada Dashain greeting issued from Kathmandu ahead of the festival, he said such celebrations foster harmony amid diversity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vijaya-dashami-to-be-observed-at-10-26-am-auspicious-time 2026-10-21T06:34:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2154/dashain_tika_17_5tJRBNgxJD.jpg Vijaya Dashami to be observed at 10:26 am auspicious time Vijaya Dashami is being observed on Wednesday, Kartik 4, with the most auspicious sait at 10:26 am and Devi Visarjan at 8:49 am, according to the Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Vikas Samiti. https://patrukar.com/en/news/12-workers-stranded-in-dhading-over-unpaid-wages-before-dashain 2026-10-21T06:35:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2155/853866954_2372831613529478_1673085299695301048_n-1024x683.jpg 12 Workers Stranded in Dhading Over Unpaid Wages Before Dashain Twelve workers building a bridge at Thopalkhola in Dhading are stranded in Dhadingbesi for Dashain after the contractor failed to pay their wages, surviving on support from local residents. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fulpati-observed-across-nepal-on-seventh-day-of-bada-dashain 2026-10-21T07:20:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2156/51536.jpg Fulpati observed across Nepal on seventh day of Bada Dashain Fulpati, the seventh day of Bada Dashain, was observed across Nepal on October 17, with families taking Fulpati into their homes, shoppers thronging Asan and Indrachowk, and leaders extending greetings as festivities peaked. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-king-gyanendra-shah-extends-dashain-greetings-urges-national-unity 2026-10-21T07:21:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2157/Khil-Raj-Regmi-640x360.jpg Former King Gyanendra Shah Extends Dashain Greetings, Urges National Unity Former King Gyanendra Shah extended Vijaya Dashami greetings from Nirmal Niwas, urging national unity, self-reliance and prioritized reconstruction of disaster damage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/extreme-energy-drink-launches-special-cans-for-npl-season-3 2026-10-21T07:51:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2158/Xtreme-special-can.jpg-1024x532.jpeg Extreme Energy Drink Launches Special Cans for NPL Season 3 Extreme Energy Drink has rolled out Special Edition cans carrying the logos of all seven Nepal Premier League Season 3 franchises, now available in Kathmandu to let fans show support for their teams. https://patrukar.com/en/news/living-goddess-kumari-receives-darshan-of-taleju-bhawani-in-kathmandu 2026-10-21T07:57:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2159/taleju-20_vfRb33iJ7Z.webp Living Goddess Kumari Receives Darshan of Taleju Bhawani in Kathmandu The living goddess Kumari was taken from Kumari Ghar to the Taleju premises at Hanuman Dhoka on Tuesday night for a traditional darshan ceremony conducted with tantric and Vedic rituals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-calls-for-unity-against-corruption-in-vijaya-dashami-message 2026-10-21T08:15:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2160/1779790082_balen.jpg PM Balen Shah Calls for Unity Against Corruption in Vijaya Dashami Message Prime Minister Balen Shah used his Vijaya Dashami greeting to urge citizens to unite against corruption, misrule, delays, inequality and political malaise, saying transformation requires changes in both thought and behaviour. https://patrukar.com/en/news/crowds-throng-brahmayani-jatra-in-bhaktapur-on-vijaya-dashami 2026-10-21T08:16:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2161/iJXmw6z1hT.jpg Crowds Throng Brahmayani Jatra in Bhaktapur on Vijaya Dashami Devotees gathered at Bhaktapur's Brahmayani Temple from midnight for the annual Brahmayani Jatra observed on Vijaya Dashami, with fasting worshippers crawling, rolling and carrying lit lamps to reach the Shakti Peeth believed to host Tripura Sundari on this day. https://patrukar.com/en/news/simikot-hilsa-road-blocked-by-natural-disaster-to-reopen-within-two-days 2026-10-21T08:20:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2162/hhh_GZ9jf3oFPU.webp Simikot-Hilsa Road Blocked by Natural Disaster to Reopen Within Two Days The Simikot-Hilsa road in Humla district, blocked by a natural disaster, is expected to reopen within two days as clearance work continues, with no casualties reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-extends-vijaya-dashami-greetings-calls-for-unity 2026-10-21T08:27:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2163/pm-balen-balendra-1024x512.jpg PM Balendra Shah Extends Vijaya Dashami Greetings, Calls for Unity Prime Minister Balendra Shah wished Nepalis at home and abroad happiness and prosperity for Vijaya Dashami, urging collective action against corruption and misrule. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-urges-nepalis-to-share-dashain-joy-with-the-grieving 2026-10-21T08:28:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2164/Gagan-Thapa-6-400x220.jpg Gagan Thapa Urges Nepalis to Share Dashain Joy with the Grieving Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa urged Nepalis at home and abroad to share the joy of Vijaya Dashami with grieving and distressed families, saying this year's festival is being observed amid national disaster and suffering. https://patrukar.com/en/news/phil-foden-hat-trick-leads-manchester-city-to-5-1-champions-league-win-over-aek-athens 2026-10-21T08:57:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2165/man-city_mLWyZ5QyB8.webp Phil Foden Hat-Trick Leads Manchester City to 5-1 Champions League Win Over AEK Athens Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 at home in the UEFA Champions League league phase, with Phil Foden scoring a hat-trick. The victory was City’s second straight in the competition and their first home Champions League win under coach Enzo Maresca. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-and-pm-shah-extend-bada-dashain-2083-greetings-urge-unity-and-solidarity 2026-10-21T09:20:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2166/ram-chandra-poudel_53AjVvTzIE.jpg President Paudel and PM Shah Extend Bada Dashain 2083 Greetings, Urge Unity and Solidarity President Ramchandra Paudel and PM Balen Shah issued Bada Dashain 2083 greetings on Saturday, wishing Nepalis happiness and unity, with Paudel urging support for flood victims. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-shah-urges-unity-against-corruption-and-misrule-in-vijaya-dashami-message 2026-10-21T09:26:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2167/balen_tEnq5Kb2oL.webp PM Shah Urges Unity Against Corruption and Misrule in Vijaya Dashami Message Prime Minister Shah extended Vijaya Dashami greetings on October 21, 2026, urging Nepalis to unite against corruption and misrule, stressing that ending bad governance requires collective effort. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chief-ministers-acharya-and-karki-extend-vijaya-dashami-greetings-for-bada-dashain-2083 2026-10-21T10:15:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2168/hikmat-karki-1024x683.jpg Chief Ministers Acharya and Karki Extend Vijaya Dashami Greetings for Bada Dashain 2083 Lumbini Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya and Koshi Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki have shared Vijaya Dashami messages highlighting truth, justice, family bonds and national unity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-chair-rabi-lamichhane-issues-vijaya-dashami-greetings-hopes-festival-binds-nepali-society-in-unity 2026-10-21T10:26:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2169/1786259887_rabi-2024-200.jpg RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane Issues Vijaya Dashami Greetings, Hopes Festival Binds Nepali Society in Unity RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane issued Vijaya Dashami 2083 greetings, paying tribute to disaster victims, offering condolences to bereaved families and hoping the festival unites Nepali society. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-arrivals-increase-in-langtang-after-transport-resumes 2026-10-21T10:57:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2170/Langtang_Valley_DSC06306-1024x683.jpg Tourist Arrivals Increase in Langtang After Transport Resumes Tourist activity has picked up in Langtang, Rasuwa, after a temporary Bailey bridge over the Falakhu Khola enabled transport services to operate more easily. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ai-deciphers-200-year-old-coded-message-of-napoleon 2026-10-21T10:58:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2171/aipot_laGY50deU9.webp AI Deciphers 200-Year-Old Coded Message of Napoleon Researchers in Tokyo used artificial intelligence to decipher a coded 1809 wartime message sent by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte to a French army general, cracking a cipher of symbols, numbers and letters within hours. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-administration-says-it-has-revoked-more-than-300-000-us-visas 2026-10-21T11:14:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/albania-s-117-year-old-kamile-marra-may-be-world-s-oldest-woman 2026-10-21T11:14:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2172/TcdNdHvJUo.jpg Albania's 117-year-old Kamile Marra may be world's oldest woman Kamile Marra, a 117-year-old Albanian born on August 19, 1909, could be the world's oldest living woman if her birth date is verified, making her two days older than Guinness record holder Ethel Caterham. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cm-kiran-thapa-magar-calls-festivals-a-heritage-of-national-identity-in-vijaya-dashami-message 2026-10-21T11:15:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2173/kiran-thapa-bagmati-1024x616.jpg CM Kiran Thapa Magar Calls Festivals a Heritage of National Identity in Vijaya Dashami Message Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar, in a Vijaya Dashami greeting message reported from Hetauda on Kattik 4, described Nepal's festivals as a heritage of national identity, faith, social harmony and unity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vijayadashami-tika-begins-at-10-26-am-auspicious-time 2026-10-21T11:43:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2174/dashain-1024x512.png Vijayadashami tika begins at 10:26 am auspicious time Vijayadashami tika began on Wednesday at 10:26 am, the auspicious time fixed by the Nepal Panchang Decision Development Committee, following Devi Visarjan at 8:49 am. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-shah-says-bijaya-dashami-unites-nepal-s-diverse-society 2026-10-21T11:45:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2175/Balen-1791787348.webp PM Shah Says Bijaya Dashami Unites Nepal’s Diverse Society Prime Minister Balendra Shah says Dashain brings people across Nepal’s communities and regions together, strengthening unity and harmony. https://patrukar.com/en/news/london-s-historic-228-year-old-restaurant-building-donated-to-national-trust 2026-10-21T12:02:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2176/K9OtmloarQ.jpg London's historic 228-year-old restaurant building donated to National Trust The 228-year-old building housing Rules, London's oldest continuously operating restaurant founded by Thomas Rule in 1798, has been donated to the National Trust to preserve its original structure and atmosphere for future generations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/explainer-why-dashain-blessings-and-vijaya-dashami-hold-deep-religious-significance 2026-10-21T12:02:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2177/NARAYANPRASAD-NIRAULA-1024x573.jpg Explainer: Why Dashain blessings and Vijaya Dashami hold deep religious significance Nepali outlets explain why Vijaya Dashami is the special day for receiving prasad and blessings after Navaratri, and how Lord Ram's victory over Ravan shapes its meaning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kaski-police-arrest-32-fugitive-defendants-in-asoj-recover-over-rs-1-6-million-in-fines 2026-10-21T12:13:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2178/kaski-police-office-400x220.jpg Kaski Police Arrest 32 Fugitive Defendants in Asoj, Recover Over Rs 1.6 Million in Fines Kaski police arrested 32 fugitive defendants, including 23 men and nine women, during Asoj. All were produced before court for imprisonment and over Rs 1.6 million in fines was recovered as bigo. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-receives-vijaya-dashami-tika-and-jamara-at-auspicious-time 2026-10-21T12:14:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2179/1000274025-1792561238.jpg President Paudel Receives Vijaya Dashami Tika and Jamara at Auspicious Time President Ram Chandra Paudel received the Vijaya Dashami tika and jamara at the auspicious time on October 21, 2026, as Nepal marked the main day of the Dashain festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foden-s-hat-trick-powers-manchester-city-to-victory 2026-10-21T12:32:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2180/man-city-1792548710.jpg Foden's Hat-Trick Powers Manchester City to Victory Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City secured victory in their latest match, with Nepali reports on October 21, 2026 highlighting his three-goal performance as the key factor in the win. https://patrukar.com/en/news/liverpool-rally-from-two-goals-down-to-beat-villarreal-4-3-in-champions-league 2026-10-21T12:33:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2181/liverpool_EcU0cDn3Aj.webp Liverpool Rally From Two Goals Down to Beat Villarreal 4-3 in Champions League Liverpool came from two goals behind to defeat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield on Tuesday night in a dramatic UEFA Champions League match. https://patrukar.com/en/news/living-goddess-kumari-taken-to-layaku-durbar-after-62-years 2026-10-21T12:34:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2182/tikaa_s6rl7fAzGy.webp Living Goddess Kumari Taken to Layaku Durbar After 62 Years The living goddess Kumari of Madhyapur Thimi was taken to Layaku Durbar after 62 years, where devotees received Dashain tika from her on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nc-president-gagan-kumar-thapa-extends-bada-dashain-greetings-wishes-for-social-harmony 2026-10-21T12:34:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2183/gagan-thapa-nc-1024x512.jpg NC President Gagan Kumar Thapa Extends Bada Dashain Greetings, Wishes for Social Harmony Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has extended greetings on the occasion of Bada Dashain, wishing that the festival further strengthens the spirit of harmony that unites Nepali society. https://patrukar.com/en/news/living-goddess-kumari-visits-taleju-bhawani-temple-in-kathmandu 2026-10-21T12:35:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2184/Basantpur-20-1792555688.webp Living Goddess Kumari Visits Taleju Bhawani Temple in Kathmandu The Living Goddess Kumari was taken to the Taleju Bhawani Temple at Hanumandhoka in Kathmandu on Tuesday night for a traditional ritual performed according to Tantric and Vedic traditions, escorted from Kumari Ghar in a ceremonial chariot procession. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vijayadashami-tika-directions-explained-by-nepal-panchang-committee 2026-10-21T12:36:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2185/dashain_tika_4_8MP2OPFJBW.jpg Vijayadashami Tika Directions Explained by Nepal Panchang Committee Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Vikas Samiti chairman Prof. Purushottam Bhattarai says the moon in Aquarius means tika receivers should face west and givers should face east on Vijayadashami, the main day of Bada Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistani-man-arrested-over-126-million-us-postal-service-fraud 2026-10-21T12:36:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2186/jail-arrest_DZZQaXCTyj.jpg Pakistani Man Arrested Over $126 Million US Postal Service Fraud Pakistani authorities arrested 33-year-old Fahim Akram in Lahore for allegedly defrauding the US Postal Service of over $126 million through a website selling counterfeit postal labels. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jamara-sales-pick-up-across-kathmandu-ahead-of-vijaya-dashami 2026-10-21T12:37:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2187/dashain_qS3XWPuBQf.webp Jamara Sales Pick Up Across Kathmandu Ahead of Vijaya Dashami Jamara is being sold across the Kathmandu Valley, including at Kasthamandap, street pavements and flower shops, ahead of Vijaya Dashami, with sellers earning up to Rs 10,000 in a single day as buyers who missed Ghatasthapana planting turn to the market. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-warns-19-2-million-afghans-face-severe-food-insecurity-this-winter 2026-10-21T12:37:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2188/Afaganisthan_BFd13nKHNh.png UN warns 19.2 million Afghans face severe food insecurity this winter The UN says 19.2 million people in Afghanistan will face severe food insecurity this winter, with about 5 million at risk of emergency hunger levels between November and April. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-celebrates-bijaya-dashami-as-tika-ceremony-begins-at-10-26-am 2026-10-21T12:39:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/zelensky-says-ukraine-now-receives-advance-warnings-of-russian-strikes 2026-10-21T12:40:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2189/jelenski_vvq1SLdIJ9.png Zelensky Says Ukraine Now Receives Advance Warnings of Russian Strikes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says allied countries have begun warning Ukraine ahead of Russian missile attacks after talks with US officials, following criticism that Kyiv received no notice before a strike on energy infrastructure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/link-device-fault-disrupts-telecom-services-in-humla-and-mugu 2026-10-21T12:40:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2190/BTS-Tower-400x220.jpg Link device fault disrupts telecom services in Humla and Mugu Internet and telephone services have been disrupted in settlements of Humla and Mugu after a link device fault at Nepal Telecom towers in Mugu, with repairs expected only after Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jamara-sales-boom-in-nepal-during-dashain-festival 2026-10-21T12:41:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2191/jamara_7K2MdOZF5G.webp Jamara Sales Boom in Nepal During Dashain Festival Sales of jamara, the barley sprouts central to Dashain celebrations, have flourished in Nepal this festival season, turning the traditional ritual offering into a thriving seasonal business that connects farmers with festival-goers across the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-to-run-free-buses-in-kathmandu-again-today 2026-10-21T12:41:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2192/rut-1792498552.jpg Police to Run Free Buses in Kathmandu Again Today Police are operating free buses on designated routes in Kathmandu again today, according to reports from Thaha Khabar and Baahrakhari. Route and fleet details were not specified. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-explained-why-red-and-white-tika-are-worn 2026-10-21T12:42:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2193/dashain_5UbUpPKLe2.webp Dashain Explained: Why Red and White Tika Are Worn Red tika and yellow jamara are common sights on Vijaya Dashami, but Dashain customs vary across Nepali communities and families, with some wearing white tika instead. https://patrukar.com/en/news/salman-khan-s-home-was-scouted-before-tiger-shroff-shooting-attack-reports-say-security-increased-at-galaxy-apartment 2026-10-21T12:42:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2194/1792383050_salam.jpg Salman Khan's Home Was Scouted Before Tiger Shroff Shooting Attack, Reports Say; Security Increased at Galaxy Apartment New details have emerged in the shooting attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Reports citing sources say the suspects first scouted Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartment in Bandra, Mumbai, but changed their plan after seeing tight security outside his home and targeted Tiger Shroff instead. Security outside Salman Khan's residence has since been increased. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-tourists-celebrate-bada-dashain-with-tika-and-jamara-in-nepal 2026-10-21T13:00:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2195/dashain-tika-tourist_WEfamqS3Y2.webp Foreign Tourists Celebrate Bada Dashain with Tika and Jamara in Nepal Foreign tourists in Sauraha, Chitwan and Thamel, Kathmandu celebrated Bada Dashain by receiving tika and jamara from hotel staff in the traditional Nepali manner. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-receives-bada-dashain-tika-at-sheetal-niwas 2026-10-21T13:12:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2196/Ram-Chandra-Paudel-Tika-400x220.jpeg President Paudel receives Bada Dashain tika at Sheetal Niwas President Ram Chandra Paudel received Bada Dashain tika, jamara and prasad at 10:26 am at Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu, later offering tika to First Lady Sabita Paudel and family members. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vice-president-yadav-receives-dashain-tika-at-lainchaur 2026-10-21T13:42:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2197/ramsahaya-400x220.jpg Vice President Yadav receives Dashain tika at Lainchaur Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav received Vijaya Dashami tika, prasad and jamara at 10:26 am on Wednesday at his Lainchaur residence, taking tika from the guru purohit before offering it to family members. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-many-nepalis-unable-to-receive-tika-with-family 2026-10-21T13:58:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2198/Jamara_-2-1024x682.jpg Dashain: Many Nepalis Unable to Receive Tika with Family Many Nepalis in Nepal and abroad are missing Bada Dashain tika with their families because of work duties, distance from home and responsibilities keeping essential services running. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-drawn-with-india-ireland-and-west-indies-for-icc-u-19-women-s-t20-world-cup-2027 2026-10-21T14:16:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2199/1792567763_sports.jpg Nepal Drawn with India, Ireland and West Indies for ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027 Nepal will face India, Ireland and the West Indies in Group A at the 2027 ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup, co-hosted by Nepal and Bangladesh from January 21 to February 6. https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-arrested-at-birgunj-casino-for-letting-nepali-citizens-gamble 2026-10-21T14:16:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2200/pakrau_01ca31fd_1BEqxolFdW.webp Five Arrested at Birgunj Casino for Letting Nepali Citizens Gamble Police in Parsa district arrested five people at the Golden Finger Gaming Zone casino in Birgunj Metropolitan City-14 on Monday evening on suspicion of allowing Nepali citizens to enter and gamble. https://patrukar.com/en/news/15-u-19-women-s-world-cup-matches-to-be-played-in-nepal 2026-10-21T14:46:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2201/tu-maidan-1792570636.jpg 15 U-19 Women’s World Cup Matches to Be Played in Nepal Nepal will host 15 of the 41 matches in the U-19 Women’s World Cup, with games scheduled at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground and Mulpani Cricket Ground. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-and-us-commit-to-concluding-bilateral-trade-deal-soon 2026-10-21T15:15:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2202/us-india.jpg India and US Commit to Concluding Bilateral Trade Deal Soon India and the US have pledged to conclude their proposed bilateral trade agreement soon after talks between S Jaishankar and Marco Rubio in Mumbai, with cooperation set to expand in trade, defence, technology and energy security. https://patrukar.com/en/news/narayani-riverbank-embankment-and-beautification-plan-estimated-at-over-rs-22-billion 2026-10-15T10:45:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1797/1792036464_New-20Project.jpg Narayani Riverbank Embankment and Beautification Plan Estimated at Over Rs 22 Billion A master plan is being prepared to build an embankment and beautify the Narayani Riverbank beside Narayangadh market in Chitwan, after floods swept away most of the structures previously built there. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-results-expected-by-this-evening 2026-10-15T11:15:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1798/congress-matganana-1024x768.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Results Expected by This Evening The Nepali Congress election committee says results for all central committee positions will be completed by this evening, with counting for deputy general secretaries and central members still under way. https://patrukar.com/en/news/judge-bam-murder-convict-babu-thapa-arrested-in-sarlahi-with-weapons 2026-10-15T11:15:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1799/babu-thapa_BSCZ3VvGhf.webp Judge Bam Murder Convict Babu Thapa Arrested in Sarlahi With Weapons Police in Sarlahi have arrested Megh Bahadur Thapa, known as Babu Thapa, who escaped from prison during last year's Gen Z protests while serving a life sentence for the murder of former Supreme Court Justice Ran Bahadur Bam. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rambas-plant-and-traditional-rope-making-skills-fade-in-nepal 2026-10-15T11:15:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1800/1792037390_New-20Project-20-1-.jpg Rambas Plant and Traditional Rope-Making Skills Fade in Nepal The thorny rambas plant, once used to fence fields and make ropes, namlo and nets, is becoming increasingly rare in Nepal as the skills to work with it also decline. https://patrukar.com/en/news/amresh-kumar-singh-says-two-thirds-majority-does-not-guarantee-right-decisions 2026-10-15T11:45:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1801/1754487391_amresh.jpg Amresh Kumar Singh Says Two-Thirds Majority Does Not Guarantee Right Decisions Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Amresh Kumar Singh says law, procedure and national interest must take precedence over a government’s majority after a parliamentary committee rejected two ambassador nominees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/spacex-starlink-restrictions-disrupt-ukrainian-military-communications-and-drone-operations 2026-10-15T11:56:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1802/starlink-alon-musk-400x220.jpg SpaceX Starlink Restrictions Disrupt Ukrainian Military Communications and Drone Operations SpaceX has limited Starlink service in Ukraine, affecting military communications, drone operations and logistics routes amid the war with Russia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prince-harry-and-meghan-make-joint-public-appearance-in-britain-after-six-years 2026-10-15T11:57:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1803/2SvcQuWL9Y.jpg Prince Harry and Meghan Make Joint Public Appearance in Britain After Six Years Prince Harry and Meghan visited three charitable organisations in Nottingham on Thursday, six years after stepping back from royal duties, as they seek to rebuild ties and shape their public identity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-results-expected-by-tonight 2026-10-15T11:57:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1804/congress-matgadana-1792036025.jpg Nepali Congress Convention Results Expected by Tonight Reports published on October 15, 2026, say the full results of the Nepali Congress convention are expected by tonight, but provide no vote totals or candidate details. https://patrukar.com/en/news/233-dhanusha-families-receive-land-ownership-certificates-after-11-years 2026-10-15T12:14:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1805/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-11.44.24-AM-1024x768.jpeg 233 Dhanusha Families Receive Land Ownership Certificates After 11 Years A total of 233 long-term resident families in Dhanauji Rural Municipality-3 have received land ownership certificates, around 11 years after their land survey was completed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-leaders-welcome-parliamentary-committee-s-rejection-of-two-ambassador-nominees 2026-10-15T12:26:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1806/mahesh-bartaula-1024x576.jpg CPN-UML Leaders Welcome Parliamentary Committee’s Rejection of Two Ambassador Nominees CPN-UML leaders Mahesh Bartaula and Mahesh Basnet reacted to the Parliamentary Hearing Committee’s rejection of two government-recommended ambassador nominees on October 15, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-tests-submarine-launched-cruise-missiles-amid-border-tensions 2026-10-15T12:33:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1807/north-korea_itBKo9T5kk.webp North Korea Tests Submarine-Launched Cruise Missiles Amid Border Tensions North Korea says it tested two types of strategic cruise missiles launched from submarines off its eastern coast, as tensions with South Korea rise after a border-area landmine explosion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/narendra-bista-elected-nepali-congress-kalikot-president-from-deuba-camp 2026-10-15T12:33:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1808/nagendra-1_r0QrNWpNDU.webp Narendra Bista Elected Nepali Congress Kalikot President from Deuba Camp Narendra Bista, chair of Naraharinath Rural Municipality, has been elected Nepali Congress district president in Kalikot from the Sher Bahadur Deuba camp at the party’s eighth district convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/203-nepali-peacekeepers-depart-for-south-sudan-as-204-return-home 2026-10-15T12:33:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1809/sudan_oRr2QTD1fK.webp 203 Nepali Peacekeepers Depart for South Sudan as 204 Return Home A new contingent of 203 Nepali Army peacekeepers has left for South Sudan to replace personnel completing their UN mission tour. A total of 1,069 Nepali peacekeepers are currently serving in the mission. https://patrukar.com/en/news/real-madrid-rally-from-3-1-down-to-beat-roma-4-3-in-champions-league-thriller 2026-10-15T12:33:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1810/realmadrid_sGrKC61qYV.webp Real Madrid Rally from 3-1 Down to Beat Roma 4-3 in Champions League Thriller Real Madrid overturned a 3-1 deficit after the 82nd minute to defeat Roma 4-3 in a dramatic UEFA Champions League match played on Thursday morning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nrna-americas-10th-regional-conference-set-for-toronto-in-april-2027 2026-10-15T12:33:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1811/nrna-americas_Tyxj8CJQMD.webp NRNA Americas 10th Regional Conference Set for Toronto in April 2027 The Non-Resident Nepali Association’s Americas region will hold its 10th Regional Conference in Toronto on April 24 and 25, 2027, with investment and collaboration opportunities in Nepal on the agenda. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-s-supreme-court-says-caste-reservation-benefits-do-not-continue-after-religious-conversion 2026-10-15T12:33:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1812/supreme-court-of-india-1024x576-1.jpg India’s Supreme Court Says Caste Reservation Benefits Do Not Continue After Religious Conversion The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a person from a backward class or Scheduled Caste cannot claim caste-based reservation on the strength of an earlier status after converting to another religion. The case arose in Tamil Nadu and involved a person who converted to Islam. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nirmal-purja-s-lobuche-porter-house-project-wins-international-award 2026-10-15T12:33:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1813/NIMS-1024x671.jpg Nirmal Purja’s Lobuche Porter House Project Wins International Award Project Horizon, led by mountaineer Nirmal Purja, received a Highly Commended Award in the Community Impact category at the National Charity Today Awards. https://patrukar.com/en/news/anil-rungta-leads-madhesi-open-central-member-vote-count-at-nepali-congress-convention 2026-10-15T12:34:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1814/1791714523_CONGRESS-2025.jpg Anil Rungta Leads Madhesi Open Central Member Vote Count at Nepali Congress Convention Anil Rungta is ahead in the Madhesi open category of the Nepali Congress central membership election, leading after 3,900 votes were counted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-diaspora-opinion-pieces-urge-citizenship-continuity-and-labour-rights 2026-10-15T12:34:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1815/Ramesh-Pandey-1024x512.png Nepali Diaspora Opinion Pieces Urge Citizenship Continuity and Labour Rights Opinion articles in Ratopati and Nepal Press say Nepal should address migrant workers’ labour rights and citizenship concerns for descendants, building on the contribution of remittances. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-finance-minister-seeks-adb-support-for-post-flood-reconstruction 2026-10-15T12:34:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1816/1792045440_New-20Project-20-33-.jpg Nepal Finance Minister Seeks ADB Support for Post-Flood Reconstruction Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has urged the Asian Development Bank to support Nepal's recovery and climate-resilient reconstruction following floods and other natural disasters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bus-hits-parked-truck-on-muglin-narayangadh-road-in-chitwan-eight-injured 2026-10-15T12:34:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1817/4020-original.jpg Bus Hits Parked Truck on Muglin-Narayangadh Road in Chitwan, Eight Injured Eight people were injured when a Kathmandu-to-Nepalgunj bus struck a truck parked by the roadside at Khahare in Bharatpur-29, Chitwan, at around 4:10 am on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fugitive-murder-case-defendant-arrested-with-pistols-in-sarlahi 2026-10-15T12:34:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1818/pakrau-arrest_cFmetVHVbw.jpg Fugitive Murder Case Defendant Arrested with Pistols in Sarlahi Police arrested Meghraj alias Babu Thapa, a fugitive defendant in a duty-murder case, at his home in Sarlahi and recovered two pistols, three magazines and 15 rounds of ammunition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/narayani-river-control-project-to-be-implemented-as-multi-year-initiative 2026-10-15T12:34:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1819/tatbanda_7AWGjzgxdi.jpg Narayani River Control Project to Be Implemented as Multi-Year Initiative The Narayani River Control Project will be carried out as a multi-year initiative following ongoing river erosion and difficulties with embankment construction, after discussions with stakeholders. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sita-badi-holds-direct-dialogue-with-children-on-child-rights 2026-10-15T12:34:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1820/photo-news1-400x220.jpg Minister Sita Badi Holds Direct Dialogue with Children on Child Rights Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security Minister Sita Badi listened to children’s concerns and policy suggestions during a two-day national consultation in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-construction-entrepreneurs-federation-completes-268-metre-bridge-in-nuwakot 2026-10-15T12:34:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1821/pul_voewLK7F1N.webp Nepal Construction Entrepreneurs Federation Completes 268-Metre Bridge in Nuwakot The Nepal Construction Entrepreneurs Federation has completed a 268-metre suspension bridge over the Trishuli River in Nuwakot, restoring a direct link between Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunge Bazaar after floods swept away the previous bridge. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-world-bank-sign-agreement-on-earthquake-risk-protection 2026-10-15T12:34:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1822/img-20261015-wa00001-15102026043056-1000x0-1792043380.jpg Nepal and World Bank Sign Agreement on Earthquake Risk Protection Nepal and the World Bank have signed an agreement to manage earthquake risk through a planned disaster bond, linking disaster preparedness with economic and infrastructure protection. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mp-sunar-detained-by-swayambhu-police-over-alleged-assault-on-woman 2026-10-15T12:35:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-advertising-board-prioritises-digital-ad-regulation-and-one-door-government-system 2026-10-15T12:35:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1823/ad-board_P3Kqpec8XV.webp Nepal Advertising Board Prioritises Digital Ad Regulation and One-Door Government System The Advertising Board has submitted its annual report, highlighting plans to regulate digital advertising, coordinate government advertisements through a one-door system and reform advertising laws. https://patrukar.com/en/news/food-management-company-says-22-000-quintals-of-sugar-available-for-dashain-and-tihar 2026-10-15T12:35:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1824/Chini_Niryat-1778753482.png Food Management Company Says 22,000 Quintals of Sugar Available for Dashain and Tihar The Food Management and Trading Company says it has 22,000 quintals of sugar in stock and expects no shortage during the Dashain and Tihar festivals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-ministers-publicly-disclose-assets-some-report-wealth-and-debts 2026-10-15T12:35:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1825/karnali-ministers_ZaK6UUSKa1.webp Karnali Ministers Publicly Disclose Assets, Some Report Wealth and Debts Asset details for all six ministers in the Karnali Province government were published on the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers website on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gaindakot-ward-2-to-fund-traditional-lingey-ping-swings-for-dashain 2026-10-15T12:35:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1826/linge-ping_XPqYWgFzB2.jpg Gaindakot Ward 2 to Fund Traditional Lingey Ping Swings for Dashain Gaindakot Municipality-2 has decided to provide financial support to every Tole Bikas Sanstha in the ward to install traditional lingey ping swings during Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-anfa-president-karma-chhiring-sherpa-elected-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-15T12:35:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1827/karma-chhiring-150x150.jpg Former ANFA President Karma Chhiring Sherpa Elected Nepali Congress Central Member Karma Chhiring Sherpa, former president of the All Nepal Football Association, has been elected to the Nepali Congress Central Committee from the indigenous nationalities cluster at the party’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-traditions-differ-in-nepal-s-hills-and-madhesh-but-shared-meaning-endures 2026-10-15T12:35:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1828/ram-dayal-rakesh--1024x536.jpg Dashain Traditions Differ in Nepal’s Hills and Madhesh, but Shared Meaning Endures Cultural expert Ramdayal Rakesh says Dashain is celebrated differently in the hill regions and Tarai-Madhesh, while retaining the same religious, familial and social significance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-candidates-recommended-for-food-management-and-trading-company-ceo-post 2026-10-15T12:43:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1829/khadya-bebastha-company_gyPU3YNhMr.jpg Three Candidates Recommended for Food Management and Trading Company CEO Post The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has recommended Dilli Raj Lamsal, Sangita Yadav and Homanath Neupane for the vacant CEO post at the state-owned company. One of the three will be appointed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kalanki-underpass-cleaning-and-repainting-nears-completion-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-15T12:43:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1830/01-kalanki--underpass--2130_wQrzLKKAy0.webp Kalanki Underpass Cleaning and Repainting Nears Completion Ahead of Dashain The Department of Roads is cleaning and marking roads across the Kathmandu Valley ahead of Dashain, with work on the Kalanki underpass nearing its final stage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indigenous-nationalities-commission-submits-annual-report-to-president-paudel 2026-10-15T13:01:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1831/ram_wTvLM0oI9E.webp Indigenous Nationalities Commission Submits Annual Report to President Paudel The Indigenous Nationalities Commission submitted its annual report for fiscal year 2082/083 to President Ramchandra Paudel at Shital Niwas in Kathmandu on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cargo-ship-sinks-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-hitting-sea-mine-iran-says 2026-10-15T13:13:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1832/strait-for-hormuz_pJgqkZQIZW.webp Cargo Ship Sinks in Strait of Hormuz After Hitting Sea Mine, Iran Says Iran’s IRGC navy says a cargo ship sank in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a sea mine. The incident is under investigation and is the first publicly reported vessel sinking from a mine during the ongoing war. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-700-chyangra-arrive-at-kalanki-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-15T13:19:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1833/dashain-khasi-14-400x220.jpg More Than 700 Chyangra Arrive at Kalanki Ahead of Dashain More than 700 mountain goats have arrived at the Kalanki livestock market in Kathmandu Valley as supplies increase ahead of Dashain and prices rise. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-introduces-new-rules-to-protect-mothers-privacy-during-childbirth 2026-10-15T13:31:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1834/1785227636__Health--2012.jpg Nepal Introduces New Rules to Protect Mothers’ Privacy During Childbirth Nepal’s new Maternal and Child-Friendly Health Institution Program Operation Directive, 2083, requires health institutions to protect mothers’ privacy during maternity care, including when several women share a delivery room. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-187-000-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain 2026-10-15T13:31:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1835/New-Buspark--1665-1791509681.jpg Over 187,000 Leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain More than 187,000 passengers have left Kathmandu Valley to celebrate Dashain in their home districts, while over 100,000 have booked tickets for travel out of the capital region. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aanbukhaireni-municipality-grants-rs-7-000-each-to-46-ox-rearing-farmers 2026-10-15T13:31:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1836/1741947161_Goru.jpg Aanbukhaireni Municipality Grants Rs 7,000 Each to 46 Ox-Rearing Farmers Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality has distributed Rs 322,000 in the first phase of its ox-rearing grant programme, providing Rs 7,000 each to 46 farmers in Ward No. 1. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-issues-new-directive-on-maternal-and-newborn-rights 2026-10-15T13:43:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1837/health-food-shafty-ministry-400x220.jpg Nepal Issues New Directive on Maternal and Newborn Rights Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene has issued the Maternal and Newborn-Friendly Health Institution Program Operation Directive, 2083, replacing an earlier campaign directive and prioritising the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/firdos-alam-elected-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary 2026-10-15T13:43:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1838/aalam-1792049323.jpg Firdos Alam Elected Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Dr. Mo. Firdos Alam, son of Aftab Alam, has been elected joint general secretary of the Nepali Congress, according to reports published on 15 October 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indigenous-nationalities-commission-submits-annual-report-to-president-paudel-2 2026-10-15T13:43:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1839/Janajati-ayog-pratibedan-ayog.jpg Indigenous Nationalities Commission Submits Annual Report to President Paudel Commission Chair Ram Bahadur Thapamagar presented the Indigenous Nationalities Commission’s fiscal year 2082/83 annual report to President Ram Chandra Paudel at Shital Niwas in Kathmandu on October 15. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-s-unemployment-rate-rises-to-4-7-in-september 2026-10-15T14:01:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1841/images--34--original.jpg Australia’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7% in September Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.7 percent in September as employment fell by 39,000 and the employment-to-population ratio declined. https://patrukar.com/en/news/imf-warns-middle-east-war-will-slow-gulf-economies 2026-10-15T14:01:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1840/IMF-400x220.jpg IMF Warns Middle East War Will Slow Gulf Economies The IMF says the war will have long-term effects across sectors, meaning Gulf economies cannot immediately return to their pre-war condition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/undp-warns-130-million-people-could-be-pushed-into-poverty-this-year 2026-10-15T14:01:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1842/undp_q6Bp8A4QEl.png UNDP Warns 130 Million People Could Be Pushed into Poverty This Year The UN Development Programme says rising energy prices linked to the Iran war, high interest rates and a severe El Niño are adding pressure on developing countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-insight-technology-wins-ai-in-cybersecurity-award-at-asocio-digital-ai-awards-2026 2026-10-15T14:31:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1843/image-1_xGzQKX8fqM.jpg Nepal’s Insight Technology Wins AI in Cybersecurity Award at ASOCIO Digital AI Awards 2026 Insight Technology Pvt. Ltd. has received the AI in Cybersecurity Award at the ASOCIO Digital AI Award 2026 in Jakarta, recognising its use of AI to strengthen organisations’ cybersecurity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/educationists-call-for-university-autonomy-to-improve-higher-education-in-nepal 2026-10-15T14:43:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-faction-makes-elected-representatives-automatic-nepali-congress-convention-delegates 2026-10-15T15:01:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1844/chundevi_GeElhIiu4q.webp Deuba Faction Makes Elected Representatives Automatic Nepali Congress Convention Delegates The Sher Bahadur Deuba faction has decided that locally elected office bearers and members of provincial and federal legislatures will automatically represent their constituencies at the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/imran-khan-ordered-to-leave-india-by-october-28-after-mumbai-protest 2026-10-15T15:01:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1845/imran0khan-1_sZBfanj8wJ.webp Imran Khan Ordered to Leave India by October 28 After Mumbai Protest Bollywood actor Imran Khan has been served a notice by Mumbai police and India’s Foreigners Regional Registration Office to leave the country by October 28 following his participation in an October 10 protest in Mumbai. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nsc-recalls-gunjun-shah-thakuri-from-can-board-within-two-weeks 2026-10-15T15:13:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1846/1792051511_collage.jpg NSC Recalls Gunjun Shah Thakuri from CAN Board Within Two Weeks The National Sports Council has recalled Gunjun Shah Thakuri from the Nepal Cricket Association board, days after appointing her. https://patrukar.com/en/news/yogendra-chaudhary-leads-nepali-congress-tharu-vice-general-secretary-race 2026-10-15T15:31:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1847/yogendra-jivan_kVs35b5StP.webp Yogendra Chaudhary Leads Nepali Congress Tharu Vice-General Secretary Race Yogendra Chaudhary is ahead of Tejulal Chaudhary by 923 votes in the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention’s Tharu cluster vice-general secretary count, with counting continuing in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-receives-more-than-rs-436-billion-in-remittances-in-first-two-months 2026-10-15T15:31:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1848/remitance_6LAXn6KwjO.jpg Nepal Receives More Than Rs 436 Billion in Remittances in First Two Months Nepal received Rs 436.36 billion in remittances in the first two months of fiscal year 2083/84, a 23.9 percent rise year on year, Nepal Rastra Bank data shows. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eu-member-states-divided-over-2-trillion-budget-for-2028-2034 2026-10-15T15:31:35+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/european_ZYFdqvaoJs.JPG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 EU Member States Divided Over €2 Trillion Budget for 2028-2034 Disagreements among EU member states over the bloc’s proposed budget for 2028-2034 are intensifying, as leaders aim for a December agreement and look ahead to elections in France and elsewhere. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-paudel-directs-caan-to-study-tarigaun-and-rara-airport-expansion 2026-10-15T15:31:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1849/tarigaun-1.jpg Minister Paudel Directs CAAN to Study Tarigaun and Rara Airport Expansion Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Khadka Raj Paudel has asked CAAN to advance studies on developing and expanding Tarigaun Airport in Dang and Rara Airport in Mugu, following inspection visits to both facilities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gorkha-administration-halts-historic-liglig-race-in-palungtar 2026-10-15T15:31:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/ciaa-fines-deepak-pun-magar-rs-2-000-for-filing-false-complaint 2026-10-15T15:43:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1850/ciaa-cover_aPUFWlF8uX.jpg CIAA Fines Deepak Pun Magar Rs 2,000 for Filing False Complaint The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority fined Deepak Pun Magar of Aathbiskot, Rukum West, Rs 2,000 after finding that a complaint filed in another person's name and signature was false. https://patrukar.com/en/news/imf-projects-india-to-overtake-japan-as-world-s-fourth-largest-economy-by-2027 2026-10-15T15:43:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1851/indian-flag-original.jpg IMF Projects India to Overtake Japan as World’s Fourth-Largest Economy by 2027 An IMF projection says India’s economy could reach about $4.52 trillion in 2027, putting it ahead of Japan and making it the world’s fourth-largest economy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-receives-more-than-rs-436-billion-in-remittances-in-first-two-months-2 2026-10-15T15:43:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1852/remitance-1783959864.jpg Nepal Receives More Than Rs 436 Billion in Remittances in First Two Months Nepal recorded remittance inflows of more than Rs 436 billion during the first two months of the current fiscal year, including Rs 221 billion in Bhadra. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-voices-deep-concern-over-israeli-attacks-in-occupied-palestinian-territories 2026-10-15T16:01:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1853/united-nations_7J5e9C8xKc.jpg UN Voices Deep Concern Over Israeli Attacks in Occupied Palestinian Territories The United Nations has voiced deep concern over continuing Israeli attacks on civilians and urged protection for people and infrastructure in affected areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-launches-inspire-think-tank-website-in-kathmandu 2026-10-15T16:01:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1854/web-uml_0SawdHjx6T.webp CPN-UML Launches INSPIRE Think Tank Website in Kathmandu CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli launched the website of the party’s Policy Study and Research Institute Nepal, known as INSPIRE, on October 15, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-foreign-exchange-reserves-reach-rs-4-065-trillion-as-current-account-surplus-grows 2026-10-15T16:12:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1855/nrb_YOgg1nA2J0.jpg Nepal’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach Rs 4.065 Trillion as Current Account Surplus Grows Nepal Rastra Bank reported foreign exchange reserves of Rs 4.065 trillion by mid-September, enough to cover 21 months of goods imports, while the current account surplus rose to Rs 169.04 billion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manpower-businessman-kailash-khadka-arrested-in-lalitpur-over-fraud-complaint 2026-10-15T16:13:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1856/kailash-khadka-629-2083_ojIYo7rQAJ.webp Manpower Businessman Kailash Khadka Arrested in Lalitpur Over Fraud Complaint Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau arrested manpower businessman Kailash Khadka in Lalitpur on Wednesday. He is accused of fraud and of adding financial costs for Nepalis heading to Malaysia for work. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-meets-indonesia-s-non-resident-ambassador-listyowati 2026-10-15T16:30:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1857/sishir-khanal-2-1024x753.jpg Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Meets Indonesia’s Non-Resident Ambassador Listyowati Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met Indonesia’s non-resident ambassador to Nepal, Listyowati, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu on Wednesday. They discussed Nepal-Indonesia relations and cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-finance-minister-wagle-seeks-adb-support-for-flood-recovery 2026-10-15T16:30:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-drug-department-says-no-ban-on-immunosuppressant-medicines 2026-10-15T16:42:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1858/1745231496_aausadi.jpg Nepal Drug Department Says No Ban on Immunosuppressant Medicines The Department of Drug Administration says sales, distribution and use of immunosuppressant medicines will continue, while restrictions apply only to new production and imports of 47 brands. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-meets-newly-appointed-pakistani-ambassador 2026-10-15T17:00:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1859/vet-1-400x220.jpg Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Meets Newly Appointed Pakistani Ambassador Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met Pakistan's newly appointed ambassador to Nepal, Mohammad Aamir Khan, in Kathmandu, with talks focused on friendly relations and expanding cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/health-ministry-issues-new-maternal-and-newborn-care-guidelines 2026-10-15T17:01:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/ferry-service-resumes-at-satighat-on-arun-river-after-five-month-suspension 2026-10-15T17:01:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1860/feri--400x220.jpg Ferry Service Resumes at Satighat on Arun River After Five-Month Suspension Ferry service has resumed at Satighat on the Arun River, restoring a crossing between Bhojpur and Sankhuwasabha districts ahead of Dashain and Tihar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-invites-proposals-for-green-urea-plant-with-500-000-tonne-annual-capacity 2026-10-15T17:13:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1861/krishi-ban-prayabaran-agriculture_qxjtztjwhp_MNfP8Xc4nV.jpg Nepal Invites Proposals for Green Urea Plant With 500,000-Tonne Annual Capacity The Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment has invited proposals for a green urea plant, with the government targeting annual production capacity of about 500,000 metric tonnes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-chief-whip-says-parliament-lacks-effective-debate-on-lawmaking 2026-10-15T17:13:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1862/khusbu_WEskdZipZI.webp RPP Chief Whip Says Parliament Lacks Effective Debate on Lawmaking Rastriya Prajatantra Party chief whip Khusbu Oli says Parliament has not held effective discussions on lawmaking and urges lawmakers to debate opposition amendments in the House. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khushbu-oli-says-nepal-s-parliament-has-weakened-its-lawmaking-role 2026-10-15T17:13:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1863/1791009634_khusbu-2000.jpg Khushbu Oli Says Nepal’s Parliament Has Weakened Its Lawmaking Role Khushbu Oli says Nepal’s Parliament has focused too heavily on political accusations and counter-accusations, weakening lawmaking, public-interest issues and debate on legislation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-sports-council-recalls-nominated-officials-from-five-sports-federations 2026-10-15T17:31:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1864/rakhepa_KugQd1jaAr.jpg Nepal Sports Council Recalls Nominated Officials From Five Sports Federations The National Sports Council says it has recalled nominated officials from the badminton, shooting, swimming, cricket and cycling federations under provisions in their respective statutes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/citizen-investment-trust-everest-hospital-sign-agreement-for-treatment-discounts 2026-10-15T17:42:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1865/everest-bank.jpg Citizen Investment Trust, Everest Hospital Sign Agreement for Treatment Discounts Citizen Investment Trust-affiliated participants, employees, dependent families and members will receive discounts on hospital bills, laboratory tests, operation theatre services and pharmacy bills under an agreement with Everest Hospital. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-reports-strong-external-sector-rising-inflation-and-trade-deficit 2026-10-15T18:01:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1866/1785251074_swarnim-20wagle.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank Reports Strong External Sector, Rising Inflation and Trade Deficit Nepal Rastra Bank’s report for the first two months of fiscal year 2083/84 shows improved external indicators and record-high foreign exchange reserves, alongside rising inflation and a widening trade deficit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-calls-for-research-based-policy-to-build-a-prosperous-nepal 2026-10-15T18:01:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1867/kp_oli_8LKPU31NBW.webp Oli Calls for Research-Based Policy to Build a Prosperous Nepal CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli says achieving a “Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali” requires policy-making grounded in in-depth study of the country’s social, economic, political, cultural and environmental conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-annual-inflation-rises-to-6-34-in-second-month-of-fiscal-year 2026-10-15T18:31:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1868/Inflation-Rate-1.jpg Nepal’s Annual Inflation Rises to 6.34% in Second Month of Fiscal Year Nepal’s annual consumer price inflation reached 6.34 percent in the second month of the current fiscal year, driven mainly by higher costs for essential food commodities and non-food services, Nepal Rastra Bank says. https://patrukar.com/en/news/norway-wealth-fund-may-be-allowed-to-invest-in-nuclear-weapons-makers 2026-10-15T18:31:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1869/1792063533_nor-20029.jpg Norway Wealth Fund May Be Allowed to Invest in Nuclear Weapons Makers A commission reviewing Norway’s sovereign wealth fund rules has recommended allowing investments in companies that produce nuclear weapons, potentially changing the fund’s ethical investment policy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/report-says-yemen-s-houthis-seek-to-build-medium-range-ballistic-missile-with-chinese-parts 2026-10-15T18:31:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1870/iran-flage_o9fx99oSui.jpg Report Says Yemen’s Houthis Seek to Build Medium-Range Ballistic Missile With Chinese Parts A report on arms supply and use in conflict zones says Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are trying to develop a new medium-range ballistic missile system using Chinese equipment and parts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chhayanath-rara-municipality-awards-two-inter-caste-couples-rs-100-000-each 2026-10-15T18:31:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1871/converted_image--68--original.jpg Chhayanath Rara Municipality Awards Two Inter-Caste Couples Rs 100,000 Each Chhayanath Rara Municipality in Mugu has awarded two inter-caste couples Rs 100,000 each, saying the incentive is intended to encourage such marriages and help end caste discrimination and social ills. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-calls-for-probe-into-undemocratic-attempts-to-change-power 2026-10-15T18:31:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1872/kp-oli-2-1024x512.png Oli Calls for Probe Into Undemocratic Attempts to Change Power CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has called for an investigation into tendencies to change power through undemocratic, antisocial and criminal means and install puppet governments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-international-airport-moves-closer-to-modern-rnp-ar-navigation-system 2026-10-15T18:31:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1873/1792062881_5.png Pokhara International Airport Moves Closer to Modern RNP-AR Navigation System Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority is advancing plans to introduce an RNP-AR navigation procedure at Pokhara International Airport, aiming to reduce weather-related flight disruptions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-investigation-department-ex-employees-association-donates-rs-428-500-for-bhotekoshi-flood-victims 2026-10-15T18:31:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1874/sahayog-1-400x220.jpg National Investigation Department Ex-Employees Association Donates Rs 428,500 for Bhotekoshi Flood Victims The National Investigation Department Ex-Employees Association handed Chief Secretary Govinda Bahadur Karki a cheque for Rs 428,500 in Kathmandu on Thursday to support relief and rehabilitation for Bhotekoshi flood victims. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-arrest-four-over-alleged-extra-fees-for-malaysia-bound-workers-health-tests 2026-10-15T18:32:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1875/arrest_quqpcfcfqy_LAOyFpdf0Z.jpg Nepal Police Arrest Four over Alleged Extra Fees for Malaysia-Bound Workers’ Health Tests The CIB arrested four people, including Kailash Khadka, over allegations that Nepali workers seeking jobs in Malaysia were charged extra for health tests under a “bio-medical service charge.” https://patrukar.com/en/news/1-296-armed-police-force-recruits-graduate-in-kathmandu-after-basic-training 2026-10-15T18:32:15+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/388311/conversions/1-(3)-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 1,296 Armed Police Force Recruits Graduate in Kathmandu After Basic Training A total of 1,296 Armed Police Force, Nepal recruits graduated in Kathmandu on Thursday after completing the C.No. 239 basic training course for armed police constables. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-approves-land-banks-in-four-more-local-units-bringing-total-to-nine 2026-10-15T18:32:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1876/bhumi-samaneya-prasasan-1-400x220.png Ministry Approves Land Banks in Four More Local Units, Bringing Total to Nine The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Federal Affairs has approved land banks in three Gulmi rural municipalities and one Palpa rural municipality, taking the total number of permitted local units to nine. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-inflation-rises-to-6-34-in-bhadra-up-from-1-87-a-year-earlier 2026-10-15T18:32:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1877/mahangi.png Nepal Inflation Rises to 6.34% in Bhadra, Up From 1.87% a Year Earlier Nepal Rastra Bank reported consumer price inflation of 6.34 percent in Bhadra of the current fiscal year, compared with 1.87 percent in the same month last fiscal year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karate-medalist-tenzing-sherpa-questions-government-award-after-asian-games-bronze 2026-10-15T18:32:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1878/Tenzing-Sherpa.jpg Karate Medalist Tenzing Sherpa Questions Government Award After Asian Games Bronze Nepal karate athlete Tenzing Sherpa says tax deductions left him with only half the prize money he was entitled to under the Sports Regulations for his Asian Games bronze medal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/icheon-international-media-summit-2026-opens-in-south-korea 2026-10-15T18:37:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1879/Inchon-1-original.jpg Icheon International Media Summit 2026 Opens in South Korea The Icheon International Media Summit 2026 began in Icheon City on October 15, with the stated aim of strengthening relations and friendship among Asian countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nagendrabahadur-bista-elected-kalikot-congress-president-by-deuba-faction 2026-10-15T18:37:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1880/1791996130_Bista.jpg Nagendrabahadur Bista Elected Kalikot Congress President by Deuba Faction Nagendrabahadur Bista was unanimously elected president of the Nepali Congress district committee in Kalikot at a convention held by the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/yasunari-kawabata-stories-launched-in-nepali-translation-in-kathmandu 2026-10-15T18:37:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1881/jjj.jpg Yasunari Kawabata Stories Launched in Nepali Translation in Kathmandu The Nepali translation of Nobel Prize-winning Japanese author Yasunari Kawabata’s The Dancing Girl of Izu and Other Stories was launched in Kathmandu to mark 70 years of Nepal-Japan diplomatic relations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/drishyam-3-crosses-rs-500-crore-worldwide-director-rules-out-fourth-film 2026-10-15T18:37:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1882/drishyam-3-box-office-collection_SOdSd0TGMb.webp Drishyam 3 Crosses Rs 500 Crore Worldwide; Director Rules Out Fourth Film Ajay Devgn-starrer Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has earned Rs 501.80 crore worldwide in 12 days, setting a career box-office record for the actor. Director Abhishek Pathak says he has no plans for a fourth instalment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/203-nepali-peacekeepers-depart-for-south-sudan-un-mission 2026-10-15T18:38:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1883/sudan_oRr2QTD1fK.webp 203 Nepali Peacekeepers Depart for South Sudan UN Mission A 203-member contingent from the Nepali Army’s Narayandal Battalion has departed for South Sudan to replace the Naya Gorakh Battalion’s 15th Contingent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-mcc-17-group-wins-rs-4-56-billion-gorusinge-chandrauta-road-contract 2026-10-15T18:38:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1884/butwal-road-1_hr9mvudhsy_EbMWAePgDZ.webp China MCC 17 Group Wins Rs 4.56 Billion Gorusinge-Chandrauta Road Contract China MCC 17 Group has secured a contract worth more than Rs 4.56 billion to expand the Gorusinge-Chandrauta section of the East-West Highway in Kapilvastu into four lanes, with completion required within two and a half years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kuwait-and-saudi-arabia-win-t20-world-cup-asia-sub-regional-qualifiers 2026-10-15T18:38:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-prepares-up-to-190-million-disaster-bond-for-earthquake-risk 2026-10-15T18:38:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-committee-urges-grants-and-direct-access-to-climate-finance 2026-10-15T18:38:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1885/meeting-1-400x220.jpg Nepal Committee Urges Grants and Direct Access to Climate Finance The National Assembly’s Development, Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee has stressed grants, direct access and regional cooperation as priorities for Nepal’s climate finance efforts ahead of an upcoming climate conference. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vinita-kathayat-nominated-to-10th-national-games-main-organising-committee 2026-10-15T18:38:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1886/binita_ITAMAHaQE1.webp Vinita Kathayat Nominated to 10th National Games Main Organising Committee Former lawmaker and Rastriya Swatantra Party central member Vinita Kathayat has been appointed to the main organising committee for the 10th National Games, scheduled across Karnali Province from Mangsir 16 to 27. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpaschim-university-appoints-deans-in-five-faculties 2026-10-15T18:38:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1887/sudurpaschim-Univercity-400x220.jpg Sudurpaschim University Appoints Deans in Five Faculties Sudurpaschim University has appointed deans in five faculties, along with directors for two centres and a principal for its central campus, following a competitive selection process. https://patrukar.com/en/news/132-kv-chobhar-substation-to-be-energized-after-dashain 2026-10-15T18:38:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1888/md-chobhar-ss-visit-3_4qBN9NT3nt.webp 132 kV Chobhar Substation to Be Energized After Dashain The 132/11 kV Chobhar substation in Kirtipur Municipality-6 has reached its final construction stage. One of its two power transformers is expected to be energized shortly after Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-banks-hold-rs-12-66-trillion-in-excess-liquidity-as-investment-stays-weak 2026-10-15T18:38:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1889/nepalese-rupee-in-hand_QhUrqdgyOp.jpg Nepal Banks Hold Rs 12.66 Trillion in Excess Liquidity as Investment Stays Weak Nepal’s banks and financial institutions are holding Rs 12.66 trillion in excess liquidity, while annual remittance inflows exceed Rs 23 trillion. Reports say investment, especially in productive sectors, remains weak and is affecting employment expansion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sixth-nrn-global-health-conference-2026-to-be-held-in-janakpur-on-december-4-5 2026-10-15T18:38:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1890/1792054260_6th-nrn-global-health-conference-2026-final-final.jpg Sixth NRN Global Health Conference 2026 to Be Held in Janakpur on December 4-5 Janakpurdham will host the sixth NRN Global Health Conference on December 4 and 5, 2026, with discussions focused on improving health services in Madhesh Province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nrb-directs-banks-to-appoint-24-hour-focal-persons-for-holiday-cyber-fraud 2026-10-15T18:39:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1891/NRB-1785467298.webp NRB Directs Banks to Appoint 24-Hour Focal Persons for Holiday Cyber Fraud Nepal Rastra Bank has instructed banks, financial institutions and payment service providers to maintain designated contacts during Dashain, Tihar and Chhath to help identify cyber fraud and freeze stolen funds. https://patrukar.com/en/news/binita-kathayat-nominated-to-10th-national-games-organizing-committee 2026-10-15T18:39:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1892/binita-kathayat-900px.jpg Binita Kathayat Nominated to 10th National Games Organizing Committee Former MP and Rastriya Swatantra Party central member Binita Kathayat has been nominated to the main organizing committee for the 10th National Games in Karnali Province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-clearing-house-holds-15th-annual-general-meeting-in-kathmandu 2026-10-15T18:39:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1893/ccc_Rrn8bhkGZW.webp Nepal Clearing House Holds 15th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu Nepal Clearing House Ltd. held its 15th annual general meeting on 14 October 2026, approving its financial statements and auditor’s report for fiscal year 2082/83. https://patrukar.com/en/news/firdosh-alam-elected-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary-muslim 2026-10-15T18:39:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1894/firdosh-aalam2025-12-12-04-18-20.jpg Firdosh Alam Elected Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary (Muslim) Nepali Congress MP Dr. Firdosh Alam has been elected Joint General Secretary (Muslim) from the Madhesi cluster at the party’s 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/raksha-bam-criticises-government-over-dashain-travel-problems 2026-10-15T18:39:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1895/raxya-bam-400x220.jpg Raksha Bam Criticises Government Over Dashain Travel Problems Gen Z leader Raksha Bam says passengers travelling home for Dashain are being crowded into buses and charged high prices for poor-quality food at highway hotels. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-district-court-to-remain-open-during-dashain-holidays 2026-10-15T18:39:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1896/KathmanduDistrictCourt_20200623095650.jpg Kathmandu District Court to Remain Open During Dashain Holidays Kathmandu District Court will operate during the Dashain holiday period, including Vijaya Dashami, to handle urgent legal proceedings and provide essential services to litigants. https://patrukar.com/en/news/human-rights-commission-offices-to-remain-open-during-dashain-holidays 2026-10-15T19:01:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1897/human-right-cover_I037iKBtvt.jpg Human Rights Commission Offices to Remain Open During Dashain Holidays Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission says its central, provincial and branch offices will operate from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm during the Bada Dashain holidays to receive complaints and monitor emergency incidents. https://patrukar.com/en/news/department-orders-highway-hotels-to-display-prices-and-issue-bills 2026-10-15T19:01:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1898/1785139530_banijya-20aapurti-20tatha-20upabhokta-20bibhag.jpg Department Orders Highway Hotels to Display Prices and Issue Bills Nepal’s Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has directed highway hotels, restaurants and snack houses to display price lists, issue customer bills and maintain food hygiene and quality. https://patrukar.com/en/news/changra-goat-prices-reach-rs-50-000-in-baglung-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-15T19:30:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1899/changra-bikri-12-400x220.jpg Changra Goat Prices Reach Rs 50,000 in Baglung Ahead of Dashain Changra goats brought from Mustang via Dolpa have arrived in Baglung Bazaar ahead of Dashain, with prices reaching Rs 50,000 per rojja and meat selling for around Rs 2,200 per kilogram. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-mahabir-pun-inspects-monsoon-disaster-damage-in-myagdi 2026-10-15T19:31:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1900/1792069351_mahabir-20pun.jpg Minister Mahabir Pun Inspects Monsoon Disaster Damage in Myagdi Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Mahabir Pun visited Myagdi on Thursday to inspect damage from flooding and landslides linked to rainfall from Ashoj 8 to 11. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakraj-sapkota-launches-novel-magani-marik-in-kathmandu 2026-10-15T20:00:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1901/magani-marik_6VGli27A23.webp Janakraj Sapkota Launches Novel 'Magani Marik' in Kathmandu Journalist and writer Janakraj Sapkota’s new novel focuses on the hardships faced by people at the lowest rung of the caste structure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/milei-says-trump-s-us-midterm-success-matters-to-the-western-world 2026-10-15T20:12:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1902/trump-400x220.jpg Milei Says Trump’s US Midterm Success Matters to the Western World Argentine President Javier Milei said at a Hispanic Heritage Gala that he hopes Donald Trump emerges stronger from the November US midterm elections, calling the outcome important for the wider Western world. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sebon-proposes-institutional-investor-policy-to-boost-stock-market-investment 2026-10-15T20:18:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bank-deposits-rise-rs-72-80-billion-in-first-two-months-of-fy-2083-84 2026-10-15T20:19:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1903/nrb1772427295_l1xrNI7OP2.webp Nepal Bank Deposits Rise Rs 72.80 Billion in First Two Months of FY 2083/84 Deposits at Nepal’s banks and financial institutions increased by Rs 72.80 billion in Shrawan and Bhadra, while monthly loan investment rose and lending rates declined, according to Nepal Rastra Bank data. https://patrukar.com/en/news/citizens-bank-signs-discount-deals-with-three-companies 2026-10-15T20:19:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1904/citizen-baink-1024x512.png Citizens Bank Signs Discount Deals With Three Companies Citizens Bank International customers will receive discounts at Ramada Encore Kathmandu, Hotel Himalayan Horizon and Pank Bike under new agreements. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armenia-pm-hopes-to-sign-and-ratify-azerbaijan-peace-deal-before-2031 2026-10-15T20:19:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1905/ajarbaijan_vValnocgCk.jpg Armenia PM Hopes to Sign and Ratify Azerbaijan Peace Deal Before 2031 Armenia’s prime minister has expressed hope that a peace treaty with Azerbaijan can be signed and ratified before 2031, as the neighbours pursue efforts to normalise relations after decades of regional conflict. https://patrukar.com/en/news/zelensky-announces-further-ukrainian-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries 2026-10-15T20:19:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1906/russian-oil_1JujdCr5B7.jpg Zelensky Announces Further Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will carry out further attacks on Russian oil refineries, following his announcement that strikes on oil-processing facilities would resume. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-north-korea-border-bridge-reopens-after-12-years 2026-10-15T20:19:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1907/chin-koriya-1792073177.jpg China-North Korea Border Bridge Reopens After 12 Years Reports dated October 15, 2026, say a bridge linking China and North Korea has reopened after 12 years, but do not identify the crossing or provide further details. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proton-captures-50-of-malaysia-s-ev-market-in-a-single-month 2026-10-15T20:19:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/afc-president-says-saudi-arabia-asian-cup-could-be-postponed-until-2028 2026-10-15T20:19:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1908/shaikh-salman-bin-ebrahim-al-khalifa_hvuRAFHKIj.webp AFC President Says Saudi Arabia Asian Cup Could Be Postponed Until 2028 AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa says the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia may be delayed until 2028 because of security concerns, but says there is no rush to decide. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cib-arrests-five-in-fraud-and-organised-crime-case-linked-to-malaysia-bound-workers 2026-10-15T20:20:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1909/Arrest1-original.jpg CIB Arrests Five in Fraud and Organised Crime Case Linked to Malaysia-Bound Workers Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau has arrested five people over alleged fraud and organised crime connected to government-set health examinations for workers travelling to Malaysia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-says-production-sustainable-jobs-and-living-standards-must-drive-national-prosperity 2026-10-15T20:20:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1910/kp-oli_XJgKuoNOx9.webp Oli Says Production, Sustainable Jobs and Living Standards Must Drive National Prosperity At a CPN (UML) policy study programme in Chyasal, KP Sharma Oli called production growth, sustainable job creation and poverty reduction central to national prosperity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-janamukti-party-demands-immediate-end-to-two-day-holiday 2026-10-15T20:20:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1911/janamukti-party-1024x512.png Rastriya Janamukti Party Demands Immediate End to Two-Day Holiday At its 12th national convention in Rupandehi, Rastriya Janamukti Party chair Keshav Suryavanshi urged the government to scrap the two-day holiday and warned of growing public disappointment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-world-bank-sign-agreement-to-explore-earthquake-catastrophe-bond 2026-10-15T20:20:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1912/Nepal-WBG-20Catbond-20signing-1792071056.webp Nepal, World Bank Sign Agreement to Explore Earthquake Catastrophe Bond Nepal and the World Bank have signed a mandate agreement in Kathmandu to assess whether international capital markets could help provide rapid funding after a major earthquake. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-india-must-strengthen-economic-ties-foreign-minister-khanal-says 2026-10-15T21:00:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1913/60756964-d3a6-4357-947b-8b80173bf5f6-original.jpg Nepal, India Must Strengthen Economic Ties, Foreign Minister Khanal Says Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has called for effective air connectivity and closer Nepal-India cooperation in trade, investment, energy, digital technology and tourism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-whip-prakash-chandra-pariyar-s-report-card-made-public 2026-10-15T21:01:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1915/prakashchandra-pariyar-400x220.jpg RSP Whip Prakash Chandra Pariyar’s Report Card Made Public A report card covering Rastriya Swatantra Party parliamentary whip Prakash Chandra Pariyar’s work during the second session of the House of Representatives highlights his parliamentary advocacy and participation in bill drafting and amendment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gadi-eisenkot-vows-to-end-hamas-rule-in-gaza-within-18-months-if-elected 2026-10-15T21:01:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1914/israel-hamas-war_ETqMmoZbFB.jpg Gadi Eisenkot Vows to End Hamas Rule in Gaza Within 18 Months if Elected Israeli opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot said Thursday that Hamas would no longer rule Gaza within 18 months if he wins the upcoming election and becomes prime minister. https://patrukar.com/en/news/21-karnali-taekwondo-players-selected-for-10th-national-games 2026-10-15T21:01:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1916/surkhet-stadium_S48h25ljCe.webp 21 Karnali Taekwondo Players Selected for 10th National Games Twenty-one taekwondo players have been selected to represent Karnali Province at the 10th National Games after a provincial selection tournament in Jumla. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-calls-for-unity-of-political-forces-to-advance-nepal-s-development 2026-10-15T21:31:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1917/prachand_cqVFiDlLPS.jpg Prachanda Calls for Unity of Political Forces to Advance Nepal’s Development Nepal Communist Party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has urged political forces to unite for national development and to protect the achievements of the federal democratic republic. https://patrukar.com/en/news/women-entrepreneurs-federation-nepal-to-expand-ma-udhyami-trademark-campaign-nationwide 2026-10-15T21:42:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1918/VVj2K4Cv9o.jpg Women Entrepreneurs Federation Nepal to Expand ‘Ma Udhyami’ Trademark Campaign Nationwide The Women Entrepreneurs Federation Nepal says its ‘Ma Udhyami’ campaign will help give products made by women entrepreneurs national identity and wider market access. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saudi-arabia-accuses-iran-of-encouraging-houthis-amid-war-escalation 2026-10-15T21:55:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1919/iran-flag_TkC5X0MaQr.webp Saudi Arabia Accuses Iran of Encouraging Houthis Amid War Escalation A Saudi Foreign Ministry official accused Iran of supplying weapons, training and support to Houthi fighters, saying the assistance violates UN Security Council resolutions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cargo-truck-crashes-into-house-in-kathmandu-s-satungal-damaging-three-shops 2026-10-15T22:30:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1920/truck_MR3w1zYajY.webp Cargo Truck Crashes Into House in Kathmandu’s Satungal, Damaging Three Shops A cargo truck crashed into a house in Satungal, Kathmandu, at around 9:15 pm on Thursday, damaging three shops and an electric scooter. One person sustained minor injuries, police said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-receives-rs-436-billion-in-remittances-in-first-two-months 2026-10-15T23:01:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1921/Money-transfer-remittance.jpg Nepal Receives Rs 436 Billion in Remittances in First Two Months Nepal recorded Rs 436 billion in remittance inflows during the first two months of fiscal year 2083/84, a 23.9 percent increase from the same period a year earlier. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-squad-to-depart-for-29th-isf-football-world-cup-in-china 2026-10-15T23:13:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1922/Football_fcUyyci2kr.jpg Nepal Squad to Depart for 29th ISF Football World Cup in China A 29-member Nepali contingent, including 20 players, is set to leave for China on Friday for the 29th ISF Football World Cup, scheduled for October 17 to 26. https://patrukar.com/en/news/department-of-drug-administration-joins-nepal-s-national-single-window-system 2026-10-16T00:30:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1923/ausadhi_bivag_EhvpxUcyoL.jpeg Department of Drug Administration Joins Nepal’s National Single Window System The Department of Drug Administration has been linked to the Customs Department-operated National Single Window System, a move expected to digitise and ease procedures involving drug imports and regulation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-nominates-secretary-indra-sapkota-for-cop31-climate-summit 2026-10-16T00:31:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1924/koshi-mukyamantri-office-400x220.jpg Koshi Province Nominates Secretary Indra Sapkota for COP31 Climate Summit Koshi Province has nominated Tourism, Forest and Environment Ministry Secretary Indra Sapkota to take part in COP31. The provincial cabinet also decided to table a bill on the official language of government business. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-oil-corporation-holds-fuel-prices-steady-for-festivals-despite-rs-3-45-billion-loss 2026-10-16T00:31:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1925/1773591792_petrol.png Nepal Oil Corporation Holds Fuel Prices Steady for Festivals Despite Rs 3.45 Billion Loss Nepal Oil Corporation has kept retail petroleum prices unchanged for the upcoming festivals, despite receiving new purchase prices from Indian Oil Corporation and recording a loss of about Rs 3.45 billion in 15 days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-paudel-orders-feasibility-studies-for-tarigaun-and-rara-airport-expansion 2026-10-16T00:31:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1927/Tarigaun-Airport-Dang-Tulsipur.jpg Minister Paudel Orders Feasibility Studies for Tarigaun and Rara Airport Expansion Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel has directed CAAN to begin technical and feasibility studies for developing Tarigaun Airport in Dang and expanding Rara Airport in Mugu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-sita-pokharel-ghimire-bala-adhikari-elected-as-nepali-congress-women-central-members 2026-10-16T00:31:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1926/congress-mat-gadana_wwsL0wmA9E.webp Dr Sita Pokharel Ghimire, Bala Adhikari Elected as Nepali Congress Women Central Members Dr Sita Pokharel Ghimire topped the vote count with 2,650 votes, while Bala Adhikari secured the second elected position with 2,194 votes in the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-international-airport-advances-rnp-ar-landing-system-implementation 2026-10-16T00:31:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-holds-first-white-cane-walkathon-in-kathmandu 2026-10-16T00:31:48+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/388314/conversions/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-15-at-17.21.51-(1)-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Nepal Holds First White Cane Walkathon in Kathmandu Twenty visually impaired people, including 10 women and 10 men, took part in Nepal’s first white cane walkathon in Kathmandu on Thursday for the 63rd International White Cane Safety Day 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/freight-truck-crashes-into-house-in-satungal 2026-10-16T00:31:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-meat-how-much-is-safe-to-eat-during-nepal-s-biggest-festival 2026-10-16T00:37:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1928/1792073446_masu.png Dashain Meat: How Much Is Safe to Eat During Nepal’s Biggest Festival? Two Nepali outlets examine safe meat consumption during Dashain, including how to choose, store, cook and eat meat as part of the festival’s food traditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-unveils-2026-2030-advertising-industry-plan-targets-10-percent-annual-growth 2026-10-20T21:13:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-secretary-of-state-rubio-says-india-making-progress-on-energy-diversification 2026-10-20T21:14:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1930/marco-rubio_7icghPKSeU.webp US Secretary of State Rubio says India making progress on energy diversification US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India has made significant progress in diversifying its energy supply sources as the country, a large importer of Russian oil, works toward alternative sources, according to reports from Kathmandu on October 20, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chhath-festival-boosts-bamboo-goods-trade-in-siraha-markets 2026-10-24T18:50:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2479/byaopar_C2AVEShy4q.webp Chhath festival boosts bamboo goods trade in Siraha markets As Chhath nears, devotees in Siraha are buying bamboo items such as dhaki, nanglo, supa and koniya for arghya offerings to Suryadev, giving a festive boost to local market trade. https://patrukar.com/en/news/clear-weather-reveals-himalayan-range-views-from-nuwakot-s-gurje 2026-10-24T18:50:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2480/gurje-nuwakot-himal5--1-_xca2d1gxyU.webp Clear Weather Reveals Himalayan Range Views from Nuwakot's Gurje Clear skies revealed panoramic views of Himalayan ranges from Gurje in Shivapuri Rural Municipality-6, Nuwakot, with photographs published by Pradesh Khabar and Nepal Views on October 24, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rotary-clubs-hold-polio-awareness-rally-in-butwal-on-world-polio-day 2026-10-24T18:51:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/truck-and-ev-collide-in-sarlahi-12-injured-along-east-west-mahendra-highway 2026-10-24T18:52:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2481/ACCIDENT.jpg Truck and EV Collide in Sarlahi, 12 Injured Along East-West Mahendra Highway A passenger EV collided with an oncoming truck at Banke jungle in Ishworpur Municipality-12, Sarlahi, along the East-West Mahendra Highway on Saturday, leaving 12 people injured. The injured were taken to Model Hospital in Lalbandi, where seriously injured Ranjit Ram was referred for further treatment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-records-20-disaster-incidents-in-24-hours-eight-injured 2026-10-24T19:57:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2482/dadelo-1024x635.jpg Nepal Records 20 Disaster Incidents in 24 Hours, Eight Injured Twenty disaster incidents were reported across Nepal in the 24 hours from the morning of Kartik 6, leaving eight people injured and causing estimated losses of Rs 2.415 million, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-vehicles-collide-in-tanahun-s-jamune-two-injured 2026-10-24T20:15:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2483/1792844341_001.png Three vehicles collide in Tanahun's Jamune, two injured Two people were injured when three vehicles collided on the Prithvi Highway at Jamune in Myagde Rural Municipality-2, Tanahun, on Saturday, after a Scorpio and an EV micro crashed head-on. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kamal-thapa-seeks-government-clarification-over-swarnim-wagle-s-nepal-india-remarks 2026-10-24T20:21:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2484/kamal-swornim_Kv4FUAgSbJ.webp Kamal Thapa Seeks Government Clarification Over Swarnim Wagle’s Nepal-India Remarks Former RPP president Kamal Thapa has criticized Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle’s remarks on Nepal-India relations, saying Nepali nationalism is not defined by opposition to any country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/adaptation-fund-approves-three-climate-adaptation-projects-for-nepal 2026-10-24T20:23:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2485/rasuwa-bhotekoshi-6-400x220.jpg Adaptation Fund Approves Three Climate Adaptation Projects for Nepal The Adaptation Fund approved three proposals for Nepal at its 47th Board Meeting, targeting vulnerable communities, ecosystem protection and flood and landslide early warnings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-chief-guterres-calls-for-restraint-end-to-widening-wars 2026-10-24T20:24:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2486/Antonio-Guterres_Parliament_Address_Nepal-scaled-e1698749502315-640x360.jpg UN chief Guterres calls for restraint, end to widening wars UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, arriving in Egypt on Saturday, condemned Houthi attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia, called for restraint in Yemen and urged an end to widening wars, saying conflicts are deepening global inequalities and that Yemen needs a political horizon. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-improves-slightly-in-2026-global-hunger-index 2026-10-24T20:25:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2487/kuposhan1673410455_vDFVOgcYjv.webp Nepal Improves Slightly in 2026 Global Hunger Index Nepal has ranked 72nd among 122 countries in the 2026 Global Hunger Index released on Saturday, with the report showing a slight improvement in the country's hunger situation compared with the previous year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-drawn-in-group-b-for-2026-rising-stars-asia-cup-in-qatar 2026-10-24T20:27:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2488/rising_asia_cup1792841550_Kq2zG64qq2.webp Nepal Drawn in Group B for 2026 Rising Stars Asia Cup in Qatar Nepal will compete in Group B alongside India A, Pakistan A and the UAE at the 2026 Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup, scheduled for November 19-29 in Qatar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-communist-party-launches-two-month-national-awakening-campaign-rules-out-merger-with-uml 2026-10-24T20:28:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2489/1782651150_rt.png Nepal Communist Party Launches Two-Month National Awakening Campaign, Rules Out Merger with UML The Nepal Communist Party (Nekpa) has announced a two-month national awakening campaign, admitting past weaknesses and leader-centric tendencies, ruling out a merger with the CPN-UML and pledging to return to villages to hear public criticism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-communist-party-to-launch-national-awakening-campaign-until-mangsir-25 2026-10-24T20:29:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2490/NCP-1792734016.png Nepal Communist Party to Launch National Awakening Campaign Until Mangsir 25 The Nepal Communist Party plans a National Awakening Campaign involving village and neighbourhood visits to hear public grievances. Reports differ on whether it will begin October 24 or 25, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/free-motorcycle-service-helps-642-daughters-reach-maternal-homes-in-khotang-this-dashain 2026-10-24T20:31:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2491/1792846899_00.png Free Motorcycle Service Helps 642 Daughters Reach Maternal Homes in Khotang This Dashain A youth-led campaign called 'Dashain Tihar, Cheli Lai Upahar' offered free motorcycle rides to 642 daughters and sisters traveling to their maternal homes in Khotang during Dashain, and plans to continue the service through Tihar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fire-in-biratchowk-shop-destroys-property-worth-rs-1-3-million 2026-10-24T20:31:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2492/1752995504_nagarika-1200x560.jpg Fire in Biratchowk Shop Destroys Property Worth Rs 1.3 Million A nighttime electrical short circuit sparked a fire at a grocery shop in Biratchowk, Morang, damaging two shops and a house and causing an estimated Rs 1.3 million in losses. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saraya-dance-fair-begins-in-dang-for-the-first-time 2026-10-24T20:32:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2493/dang-map_yCoTeipd67.jpg Saraya Dance Fair Begins in Dang for the First Time The Ambikeshwari Temple Management Committee has inaugurated Dang’s first Saraya dance fair in Ghorahi, with migrant Ashish Panthi welcoming the initiative as a step toward preserving the dance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-protests-135-arrested-as-curfews-and-tear-gas-reported-in-several-cities 2026-10-24T20:33:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2494/1792845205_france.jpg France Protests: 135 Arrested as Curfews and Tear Gas Reported in Several Cities Nationwide anti-government protests took place across France on Saturday, with demonstrations reported in more than 100 locations. Police arrested 135 people, while curfews, tear gas and weapons seizures were reported amid unrest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-intelligence-chief-warns-iran-stepping-up-targeting-of-americans 2026-10-24T21:14:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2495/US-Iran-America-400x220.jpg US intelligence chief warns Iran stepping up targeting of Americans US Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Friday that Iran has "notably increased" efforts to target Americans, in a memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as US embassies in the Middle East scale back staff amid reports of advanced assassination plots. https://patrukar.com/en/news/250-000-protest-in-madrid-for-pension-system-security 2026-10-24T21:15:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2496/france-protest-4_YQ0OGFP6k9.webp 250,000 Protest in Madrid for Pension System Security Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in central Madrid to demand security for Spain's state-run pension system, with PM Sánchez accusing the right-wing opposition of trying to weaken inflation-linked pension increases ahead of next month's elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-announces-preliminary-squad-for-u-19-asia-cup 2026-10-25T00:32:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2497/CAN-1778073060.jpg Nepal announces preliminary squad for U-19 Asia Cup Nepal has announced its preliminary squad for the U-19 Asia Cup, made public on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Player names and further details were not included in the reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aston-villa-beat-manchester-city-2-1-as-nicolas-jackson-scores-twice-to-end-city-s-perfect-start 2026-10-25T00:33:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2498/05248930-cfa5-11f1-a701-fddedf244c16jpg_65kdRkSz1c.webp Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 as Nicolas Jackson scores twice to end City's perfect start Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park, ending City's run of seven straight league wins to open the season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/barshaman-pun-accuses-government-of-failing-on-nationalism-and-governance 2026-10-25T00:34:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2499/barsaman-1024x768.png Barshaman Pun Accuses Government of Failing on Nationalism and Governance Nepali Communist Party leader Barshaman Pun said the government had fallen short on nationalism, livelihoods, good governance and public services as he launched a two-month national awakening campaign in Rolpa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-mahabir-pun-prioritises-faparkhet-landslide-control-in-myagdi 2026-10-25T00:35:46+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/388746/conversions/faphaerkhet-paehoma-mahabir-pun-(1)-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Minister Mahabir Pun Prioritises Faparkhet Landslide Control in Myagdi Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Mahabir Pun says the federal government has prioritised controlling the Faparkhet landslide, a major challenge on the Beni-Darbang road, and has expressed interest in conserving the Singa-Tatopani pond. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tamang-heritage-and-ruby-valley-trekking-trails-reopen-to-tourists 2026-10-25T00:37:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2500/rubi-valley_8twWLcrEc7.webp Tamang Heritage and Ruby Valley Trekking Trails Reopen to Tourists The Tamang Heritage Trail in Rasuwa and the Ruby Valley Trail in Dhading have reopened after flooding damaged access to the Tamang route. A temporary suspension bridge over the Bhote Koshi River at Syaphrubesi has restored the crossing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-deputy-secretary-min-prasad-jnawali-s-autobiography-launched-in-kathmandu 2026-10-25T00:38:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2501/min-gyawali_e4BmJK44Rn.webp Former Deputy Secretary Min Prasad Jnawali’s Autobiography Launched in Kathmandu Min Prasad Jnawali’s autobiography, Padbhanda Thulo Paurakh, was publicly released at a ceremony at Nepal Pragya Pratisthan in Kamaladi, Kathmandu, on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bijukchhe-stresses-importance-of-research-in-politics 2026-10-25T00:38:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2502/narayanman-bijukxe-1792859463.jpg Bijukchhe Stresses Importance of Research in Politics Nepal Workers Peasants Party Chairman Narayanman Bijukchhe says research is essential in politics, urging politically active people to study social problems, at the closing of the 46th Nepal Bhasa Sahitya Tamunja in Bhaktapur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/yal-kumari-offers-tika-and-jamara-at-patan-durbar-square-formally-closing-dashain-for-newar-community 2026-10-25T00:40:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2503/1745480463_Patan-20Durbar-20Square-2003.jpg Yal Kumari offers tika and jamara at Patan Durbar Square, formally closing Dashain for Newar community Living goddess Yal Kumari offered tika and jamara to the public at Patan Durbar in Lalitpur on Saturday, the fourth day of Bada Dashain, formally concluding the Dashain tika of the Newar community of Patan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dinesh-thakali-unanimously-elected-chair-of-development-bankers-association-nepal 2026-10-31T00:00:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2504/dinesh-thakali_jtla1mD8QE.webp Dinesh Thakali Unanimously Elected Chair of Development Bankers Association Nepal Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank CEO Dinesh Thakali has been unanimously elected chair of the Development Bankers Association Nepal for a two-year term. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-3-km-bridge-planned-over-saptakoshi-at-rs-43-billion-to-bypass-koshi-barrage 2026-10-31T00:01:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2505/1788137295_saptakoshi.jpg New 3-km Bridge Planned Over Saptakoshi at Rs 43 Billion to Bypass Koshi Barrage Nepal plans a new three-kilometre bridge over the Saptakoshi from Kanchanpur in Saptari to Rajabas in Sunsari at an estimated cost of Rs 43 billion, with Asian Development Bank support, as an alternative to the Koshi Barrage bridge. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-province-records-2-94-percent-economic-growth-in-fy-2082-83 2026-10-31T00:01:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2506/karnali-province-chief-minister-office-640x300.jpg Karnali Province Records 2.94 Percent Economic Growth in FY 2082/83 Karnali Province grew 2.94 percent in FY 2082/83, below the national projection of 3.89 percent, while contributing just 4.20 percent of Nepal's economy, the smallest share among seven provinces, according to a Nepal Rastra Bank study. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-seeks-uiaa-recognition-for-six-more-8-000-metre-peaks 2026-10-31T00:02:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2507/Mountain-Kathmandu-Valley-5-1024x683.jpg Nepal Seeks UIAA Recognition for Six More 8,000-Metre Peaks Nepal has formally proposed international recognition for six additional mountains above 8,000 metres, a move that could raise the global total from 14 to 20. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-general-assembly-extends-nepal-s-ldc-graduation-preparation-period-by-three-years 2026-10-31T00:03:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2508/mahasawa_PPkDBb0gKm.webp UN General Assembly extends Nepal's LDC graduation preparation period by three years The UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted resolution 81/L.8, extending the LDC graduation preparation period for Nepal and Bangladesh until November 24, 2029, following a request from the Government of Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-bhutan-propose-himalayan-warming-agenda-for-cop31 2026-10-31T00:04:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2509/1778228460_everest-20base-20camp-20ebc.jpg Nepal and Bhutan Propose Himalayan Warming Agenda for COP31 Nepal and Bhutan have jointly proposed that climate risks facing the Himalayas become a key agenda item at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, submitting a proposal titled '1.5 degrees temperature rise in the Himalayan region' under Rule 12 of the conference's draft rules of procedure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-national-ai-summit-to-be-held-in-kathmandu-on-kartik-21-with-international-expert-participation 2026-10-31T00:05:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2510/third-ai-summit-1024x576.png Third National AI Summit to be Held in Kathmandu on Kartik 21 with International Expert Participation The third National AI Summit, themed 'From Promise to Progress: Upscaling Nepal's AI Capacity', will be held in Kathmandu on Kartik 21, organised by the Digital Media Foundation with international experts expected to participate. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-extends-nepal-and-bangladesh-ldc-graduation-preparation-period-to-2029 2026-10-31T00:05:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2511/UNGA--e1793334808686-400x220.jpg UN Extends Nepal and Bangladesh LDC Graduation Preparation Period to 2029 The UN General Assembly adopted resolution 81/L.8 by consensus, extending Nepal and Bangladesh's LDC graduation preparation period until November 24, 2029, with Nepal's government calling it a diplomatic success. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-jsp-nepal-and-janamat-party-discuss-new-government-in-madhesh 2026-10-31T00:06:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2512/madhesh-2-400x220.jpg UML, JSP Nepal and Janamat Party Discuss New Government in Madhesh CPN (UML), Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal and Janamat Party have begun talks in Janakpur on forming a new government in Madhesh Province after UML withdrew support for the government led by Krishna Prasad Yadav. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-ayodhya-special-rail-service-nears-launch 2026-10-31T00:08:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2513/nepali-train_RbUdlpVI76.jpg Janakpur-Ayodhya Special Rail Service Nears Launch Nepal Railway Company says preparations for the Janakpur-Ayodhya special train service are in their final stage. Nepal and India’s prime ministers are expected to inaugurate it during Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s upcoming visit to India, though no date has been fixed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/banke-farmers-sell-paddy-below-government-price-ahead-of-tihar 2026-10-31T00:08:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2514/dhan_Zif4ys3f2f.webp Banke Farmers Sell Paddy Below Government Price Ahead of Tihar Farmers in Banke say limited storage and the wait for government procurement have pushed them to sell paddy to traders for Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per quintal below the official rate as festival expenses approach. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-ldc-graduation-preparation-period-extended-to-november-2029 2026-10-31T00:09:03+05:45 https://www.nepallead.com/uploads/posts/1793242993-92JSH-1793333711.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 Nepal's LDC Graduation Preparation Period Extended to November 2029 Nepal's preparation period for LDC graduation has been extended until November 24, 2029, adding three years to the timeline, with Bangladesh granted the same extended period. https://patrukar.com/en/news/agriculture-jta-megha-rawal-earns-double-from-flower-farming-in-kanchanpur 2026-10-31T00:09:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2515/foolkhrti-400x220.jpg Agriculture JTA Megha Rawal earns double from flower farming in Kanchanpur Megha Rawal of Bhimdatta Municipality-15, Kanchanpur, planted 2,400 marigolds on four kattha of her own land after a three-year agriculture JTA course and says flower farming earns about twice as much as traditional farming. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-says-all-journalists-arrested-on-friday-have-been-released 2026-10-31T00:10:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2516/patrakar_c5tFWRQrX7.webp Nepal Says All Journalists Arrested on Friday Have Been Released Information and Communication Minister Dr. Bikram Timilsina said all journalists arrested earlier on Friday, including those detained from newsrooms, have been released. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-ddc-general-manager-among-eight-arrested-in-rs-121-million-fraud-case 2026-10-31T00:10:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2517/ddc_4U17p4YoUy.jpg Former DDC General Manager Among Eight Arrested in Rs 121 Million Fraud Case Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau arrested eight people, including former Dairy Development Corporation general manager Sanjiv Jha, over alleged financial irregularities that caused losses of more than Rs 121 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-detain-journalist-bishwamani-subedi-from-nepal-press-newsroom 2026-10-31T00:11:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2518/biswomani-subedi_gC3jF27bsz.jpg Police Detain Journalist Bishwamani Subedi from Nepal Press Newsroom Plain-clothes police detained journalist Bishwamani Subedi at the Nepal Press newsroom in Kathmandu on Friday, while another journalist was detained and police searched two media offices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-shah-s-office-denies-role-in-journalists-arrests-orders-immediate-release 2026-10-31T00:11:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2519/dipa-dahal_MkReP9zCZq.jpg PM Shah’s Office Denies Role in Journalists’ Arrests, Orders Immediate Release Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s press and research expert Deepa Dahal says the PM, his secretariat and the Office of the Prime Minister had no prior knowledge of journalists being detained in Kathmandu. Shah ordered their immediate release after learning of the arrests. https://patrukar.com/en/news/press-council-condemns-police-detention-of-journalists-from-kathmandu-newsrooms 2026-10-31T00:12:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2520/press-council-nepal-pcn-council_aZahDWpvnv.jpg Press Council condemns police detention of journalists from Kathmandu newsrooms Press Council Nepal has condemned plainclothes police for entering Kathmandu newsrooms on Friday and detaining journalists reportedly without warrants or court permission, demanding the legal basis be made public and those held be released. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-condemns-arrest-of-journalists-over-news-reports-demands-release-and-government-clarification 2026-10-31T00:13:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2521/jagadish-kharel_6W7NZBgwhg.jpg RSP Condemns Arrest of Journalists Over News Reports, Demands Release and Government Clarification The Rastriya Swatantra Party has condemned the arrest of journalists from newsrooms over their reports, demanded their release, and asked the government to clarify the action, with the RPP and other major parties joining the criticism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/binance-cyberattack-up-to-6-3-billion-in-crypto-reported-stolen 2026-10-31T00:13:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2522/Binance-Crypto.png Binance Cyberattack: Up to $6.3 Billion in Crypto Reported Stolen Binance is investigating a reported cyberattack that may have stolen between $5.7 billion and $6.3 billion in digital assets, with North Korean hackers suspected by blockchain analysts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/activist-raksha-bam-accuses-rsp-government-of-panchayat-style-rule-urges-it-to-drop-good-governance-slogans 2026-10-31T00:13:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2523/Rakshya-Bam-e1768561590467-400x220.jpg Activist Raksha Bam Accuses RSP Government of Panchayat-Style Rule, Urges It to Drop Good Governance Slogans Gen Z activist Raksha Bam has accused the RSP government of Panchayat-style rule after police entered media houses and arrested journalists, telling RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane to stop chanting the slogan of good governance and questioning its claim of having no information about the arrests. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-ministry-suspends-private-school-association-epn 2026-10-31T00:13:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2524/home-ministry_PgjvmWym5l.jpg Home Ministry Suspends Private School Association EPN Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs suspended the National Private and Residential Schools Association Nepal (EPN) on Friday under Section 6(2) of the National Directives Act, 2018, citing repeated non-compliance with directives; EPN Chairman Subas Neupane blamed internal disputes and a breach of a gentlemen's agreement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-opposition-nepali-congress-demands-immediate-end-to-police-raids-on-newsrooms-and-detention-of-journalists 2026-10-31T00:14:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2525/gagan-thapa_FHqjykMgSL.webp Nepal's Opposition, Nepali Congress, Demands Immediate End to Police Raids on Newsrooms and Detention of Journalists Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa on Friday demanded the government immediately stop police from entering newsrooms and detaining journalists, saying the arrests, followed by releases only under public pressure, are unlawful and recall the autocracy of Nepal's royal era. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-registers-302-ropani-of-kathmandu-land-in-its-name 2026-10-31T00:14:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2526/1781279060_Bhumi.jpg Government Registers 302 Ropani of Kathmandu Land in Its Name Nepal has begun implementing the 2052 BS Rawal Commission report, registering 302 ropani of land in Kathmandu Metropolitan City in the government’s name. A further 1,557 ropani remains to be returned. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-orders-immediate-release-of-detained-journalists 2026-10-31T00:15:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2527/pm-balen-1-1024x576.jpg PM Balen Shah Orders Immediate Release of Detained Journalists Prime Minister Balendra Shah has ordered the immediate release of journalists detained after police entered a newsroom, with the directive issued through his press and research expert Deepa Dahal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kanti-highway-night-traffic-halted-for-two-days-over-flood-and-landslide-risk 2026-10-31T00:16:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2528/cdo-makwanpur_VmhOfv2IX0.jpg Kanti Highway Night Traffic Halted for Two Days Over Flood and Landslide Risk Makwanpur authorities have prohibited night-time vehicles on the Kanti Highway from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am on Kartik 13 and 14 amid continuous rain and heightened flood and landslide risks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-leader-poudel-condemns-arrest-of-journalists-calls-it-height-of-authoritarianism 2026-10-31T00:16:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2529/pradip-paudel_v557DGmdua.jpg Nepali Congress leader Poudel condemns arrest of journalists, calls it height of authoritarianism Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradip Poudel has strongly condemned the arrest of journalists, calling it the height of authoritarian tendencies and an attempt to suppress press freedom in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-arnab-brings-continuous-rain-disrupting-daily-life-in-kathmandu-valley 2026-10-31T00:16:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2530/1793339819_rain-20-1-.jpg Cyclone Arnab Brings Continuous Rain, Disrupting Daily Life in Kathmandu Valley Rain linked to Cyclone Arnab and partly aided by a western wind system has affected Kathmandu Valley and other parts of Nepal since Thursday evening, disrupting movement and bringing cold, overcast conditions through Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-arrest-journalists-bishwamani-subedi-and-shovraj-baral-in-kathmandu 2026-10-31T00:17:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2531/IMG_7336-1793365986.webp Police Arrest Journalists Bishwamani Subedi and Shovraj Baral in Kathmandu Police in Kathmandu arrested journalist Bishwamani Subedi from the Nepal Press office and separately detained journalist Shovraj Baral, with both arrests confirmed the same day by a central member of the Journalists' Federation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/irrigation-department-dg-sunkoshi-marin-project-director-taken-to-pm-s-office 2026-10-31T00:18:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2532/pm-offce_Ev7d3sL2tt.webp Irrigation Department DG, Sunkoshi Marin Project Director Taken to PM’s Office Dinesh Rajauriya and Krishna Prasad Rijal were detained outside Kathmandu Valley on Thursday and brought to the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar on Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-taiwan-association-donates-rs-3-2-million-to-pm-relief-fund-for-bhote-koshi-flood-victims 2026-10-31T00:18:28+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/389599/conversions/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-30-at-15.46.17-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Nepal Taiwan Association Donates Rs 3.2 Million to PM Relief Fund for Bhote Koshi Flood Victims The Nepal Taiwan Association has donated Rs 3,204,465, collected from Nepalis living in Taiwan, to the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Rescue and Relief Fund for Bhote Koshi flood victims. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-leave-naya-patrika-office-after-seeking-journalist-navaraj-mainali 2026-10-31T00:18:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2533/ram-dahal-6_KqJSWGke7e.webp Police Leave Naya Patrika Office After Seeking Journalist Navaraj Mainali Plainclothes police spent about two and a half hours at Naya Patrika’s Kathmandu office on Friday evening before leaving with a verbal instruction for journalist Navaraj Mainali and Pant to appear at the Cyber Bureau the next morning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/special-court-allows-madhav-kumar-nepal-to-appoint-lawyer-in-patanjali-land-case 2026-10-31T00:18:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2534/madhav-nepal-madan-smriti1-1024x677.png Special Court Allows Madhav Kumar Nepal to Appoint Lawyer in Patanjali Land Case The Special Court has permitted former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal to appoint a lawyer to appear on his behalf in the corruption case over the embezzlement of Patanjali Yoga Peeth land, postponing the final verdict scheduled for Kartik 19. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-update-new-central-committee-at-election-commission 2026-10-31T00:19:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2535/congress-office--1-_jngkj3r13m_7PHWnhfPpk.jpg Nepali Congress to Update New Central Committee at Election Commission The Nepali Congress is preparing to update the details of its new central working committee, with 20 office bearers and 231 members, at the Election Commission, assigning acting chief secretary Krishna Prasad Dulal to prepare and submit the documents. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-layers-poultry-association-raises-egg-wholesale-support-prices 2026-10-31T00:19:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2536/egg_dGGWPTxAw3.jpg Nepal Layers Poultry Association Raises Egg Wholesale Support Prices The association raised support wholesale prices for several egg categories, citing festive-season demand and the onset of winter, while saying consumer prices remain unchanged. https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-arrested-over-alleged-rs-1-8-million-romania-croatia-job-scam 2026-10-31T00:20:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2537/pakrau-arrest-3-400x220.jpg Man Arrested Over Alleged Rs 1.8 Million Romania, Croatia Job Scam Police arrested 36-year-old Birendra Shahi in Bhaktapur on Wednesday over allegations that he collected Rs 1.8 million from eight people by promising jobs in Romania and Croatia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyclone-arnab-disrupts-tourist-travel-in-kanchenjunga-region 2026-10-31T00:20:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2538/kanchanjanga_himpat_HLQO2JxAWM.jpg Cyclone Arnab disrupts tourist travel in Kanchenjunga region About 250 domestic and foreign tourists have been stranded along the Kanchenjunga trekking route in Taplejung as heavy snowfall and rain linked to Cyclone Arnab halt travel to and from the base camp. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-sets-guinness-world-record-with-110-synchronized-humanoid-robots 2026-10-31T00:20:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2539/image-10_KPAe67gS52.webp China Sets Guinness World Record with 110 Synchronized Humanoid Robots China has set a Guinness World Record after 110 humanoid robots named AGBOT performed a synchronized dance in Shandong province, marking a new milestone in the country's technological achievements. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rajinikanth-s-jailer-2-crosses-rs-200-crore-at-india-box-office-in-five-days 2026-10-31T00:21:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2540/jailer-2_iQtnx2E4qr.webp Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 Crosses Rs 200 Crore at India Box Office in Five Days Nelson Dilipkumar’s action-drama Jailer 2 has earned more than Rs 200 crore in India within five days of its October 15 release, following a record-breaking opening. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-20-000-tourists-visit-chitwan-national-park-during-dashain 2026-10-31T00:21:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2541/Chitwan-National-Park-Hatti-Safari-4-1024x684-1.jpg Over 20,000 Tourists Visit Chitwan National Park During Dashain Chitwan National Park welcomed 20,087 visitors during the Dashain holidays, collecting Rs 17.34 million in revenue after jeep safaris resumed on October 9. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ronaldo-s-hat-trick-fires-al-nassr-to-victory-in-match-hailed-as-impressive-by-nepali-media 2026-10-31T00:21:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2542/Ronaldo-1793330445.jpg Ronaldo's Hat-Trick Fires Al Nassr to Victory in Match Hailed as Impressive by Nepali Media Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Al Nassr secured a victory in their latest match, with Nepali outlets Thaha Khabar and Nepal Samaya describing the performance as impressive. Further match details were not provided in the reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-prioritise-mountain-issues-climate-finance-at-cop31 2026-10-31T00:22:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2543/photo-30_b165db8c_zaJpLddMZ6.webp Nepal to Prioritise Mountain Issues, Climate Finance at COP31 Nepal will push mountain issues, climate finance and climate justice at COP31, with Foreign Minister Khanal confirming the Himalayan agenda as the country's priority in the global climate talks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/border-official-s-remarks-spark-new-india-china-dispute 2026-10-31T00:22:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2544/ac0db070-d2c3-11f1-93e1-3b657b665bcf.jpg Border Official’s Remarks Spark New India-China Dispute A border official’s statement has reignited tensions between India and China as the neighbours cautiously work to improve relations over their disputed Himalayan frontier. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-fires-10-missiles-amid-rising-tensions 2026-10-31T00:22:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2545/2026-10-27t044756z_2_6XWGkwdXB1.webp North Korea Fires 10 Missiles Amid Rising Tensions North Korea launched 10 missiles on October 29, 2026, amid rising tensions and an intensifying dispute over a gunpowder tunnel, according to reports from Baahrakhari and Nepal Views. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-avengers-set-146-run-target-for-sudurpaschim-royals-in-npl 2026-10-31T00:22:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2546/NPL-1793151241.webp Pokhara Avengers set 146-run target for Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL Pokhara Avengers scored 145 for seven, with Arjun Gharti top-scoring on 40, to set Sudurpaschim Royals a 146-run target in their Nepal Premier League match at Kirtipur on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nampa-himal-base-camp-trekking-route-re-studied-in-darchula-to-boost-mountain-tourism 2026-10-31T00:23:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2547/NAMPA-HIMAL-3-1024x768.jpg Nampa Himal Base Camp Trekking Route Re-Studied in Darchula to Boost Mountain Tourism A study team organised by the NMA's Sudurpaschim Province committee, in coordination with Byans Rural Municipality, has re-studied the trekking route to Nampa Himal Base Camp in Darchula to identify and promote mountain tourism potential in the province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-proposes-joint-working-group-meeting-with-malaysia-in-kathmandu 2026-10-31T00:23:28+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/nepal-malesia_uMXuh95l55.PNG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 Nepal proposes joint working group meeting with Malaysia in Kathmandu Nepal has proposed a Nepal-Malaysia Joint Working Group meeting in Kathmandu on November 18-19 or December 2-3 to resolve disputes over the selection and recruitment of Nepali workers, saying the existing process should continue until both sides agree on a new arrangement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-20-000-tourists-visit-chitwan-national-park-during-dashain-2 2026-10-31T00:23:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2548/1792124049_1784448852_chitwan_national-1200x560.jpg Over 20,000 Tourists Visit Chitwan National Park During Dashain Chitwan National Park recorded 20,087 visitors during the Dashain period, including Nepali, foreign and SAARC tourists, and collected Rs 17.34 million in revenue from Ghatasthapana to Kartik 8. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ippan-chair-mohan-kumar-dangi-urges-canadian-and-international-investment-in-nepal-s-reservoir-hydropower 2026-10-31T00:23:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2549/867833173_1909152346771326_2947969255895717896_n_FsbSY0a1K5.webp IPPAN Chair Mohan Kumar Dangi Urges Canadian and International Investment in Nepal's Reservoir Hydropower IPPAN Chair Mohan Kumar Dangi calls on Canada and the international community to invest in and share technology for Nepal's reservoir hydropower projects at the 2026 Canada Dam Association conference. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cricketer-ishan-pandey-named-brand-ambassador-of-london-ear-care 2026-10-31T00:24:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2550/1793259793_collage.jpg Cricketer Ishan Pandey Named Brand Ambassador of London Ear Care Nepali cricketer Ishan Pandey has signed an agreement to become brand ambassador of London-based health service provider London Ear Care at a programme in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israel-election-no-clear-majority-for-any-bloc-as-netanyahu-s-party-leads-coalition-battle-begins 2026-10-31T00:24:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2551/israel-election_JQEEe96pHP.webp Israel Election: No Clear Majority for Any Bloc as Netanyahu's Party Leads, Coalition Battle Begins Israel's Knesset election ended with no bloc winning a clear majority. Netanyahu's party leads, exit polls show Gadi Eisenkot's alliance with the most seats, and both camps claim they can form the next government. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jagan-chapagain-appointed-global-ambassador-for-the-grand-bargain 2026-10-31T00:24:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2552/Jagan-Chapagain-370x360.jpg Jagan Chapagain Appointed Global Ambassador for the Grand Bargain IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagain has been appointed Global Ambassador for the Grand Bargain, a global initiative to make humanitarian action more effective, accountable, equitable and locally led. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-un-ambassador-lok-bahadur-thapa-meets-secretary-general-antonio-guterres 2026-10-31T00:25:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2553/thapa_jwSOPVpPM7.webp Nepal’s UN Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa Meets Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Lok Bahadur Thapa, thanked UN agencies for their support after the country’s recent disasters and praised Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s leadership and commitment to multilateralism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-claims-credit-for-netanyahu-s-israeli-election-performance 2026-10-31T00:25:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2554/trump-and-netanyahu-1024x576.jpg Trump Claims Credit for Netanyahu's Israeli Election Performance US President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that his public backing turned Netanyahu's apparent defeat into a possible tie or victory in Israel's closely contested election, calling the Israeli leader an extraordinary fighter and saying he would consider joining unity government efforts as vote counting continued. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-claims-us-strikes-destroyed-iran-s-nuclear-capability-iran-warns-of-response-beyond-imagination 2026-10-31T00:25:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2555/trump_wnQdMlHwQi.webp Trump claims US strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear capability, Iran warns of response beyond imagination US President Donald Trump claimed American strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear capability and threatened to seize all of Iran's oil or take over the country, while Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned any renewed attack would meet a response beyond imagination. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bangladesh-batter-parvez-hossain-emon-joins-janakpur-bolts-for-npl 2026-10-31T00:26:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2556/NPL-1793256161.webp Bangladesh Batter Parvez Hossain Emon Joins Janakpur Bolts for NPL Janakpur Bolts have signed Bangladesh's Parvez Hossain Emon for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League. The 24-year-old left-handed batter was part of Bangladesh's 2020 U-19 World Cup-winning squad and has recorded centuries in domestic and international T20 cricket. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-india-to-collaborate-on-security-and-economic-opportunities-after-first-bimstec-home-ministers-meeting 2026-10-31T00:26:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2557/sd_A3Sn7XTzsr.webp Nepal and India to Collaborate on Security and Economic Opportunities After First BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting Nepal and India agreed to boost security and economic cooperation at the first-ever BIMSTEC Home Ministers' meeting in New Delhi, focused on shared challenges affecting ordinary citizens. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tiktok-removes-over-2-million-nepali-videos-in-three-months 2026-10-31T00:26:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2558/tiktok_uk95CtNpOC.png TikTok removes over 2 million Nepali videos in three months TikTok removed 2,036,191 videos from Nepal in Q2 2026, or 0.4 percent of uploads, with 99.5 percent removed proactively and 33,503 later restored. https://patrukar.com/en/news/google-releases-gemini-4-carbon-ai-model-with-cybersecurity-focus 2026-10-31T00:26:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2559/google_HUfrPGpZzz.webp Google Releases Gemini 4 Carbon AI Model With Cybersecurity Focus Google has released Gemini 4 Carbon, a new AI model with a special focus on cybersecurity, capable of detecting software vulnerabilities, testing weaknesses and developing fixes, as reported from Kathmandu on October 29, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-holds-full-court-meeting-over-inam-sapkota-controversy 2026-10-31T00:27:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2560/manoj-kumar-sharma_30ptvcb1gb_BaJXtQ2LYa.jpg Nepal Supreme Court Holds Full Court Meeting Over Inam Sapkota Controversy The Supreme Court discussed media reports linking senior judges to Inam Sapkota, as judges sought an internal investigation and the Bar called for an impartial probe. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-urges-media-to-verify-reports-on-alleged-fixer-inam-sapkota-keep-evidence-out-of-public-domain 2026-10-31T00:27:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2561/Prahari-parisar-kathmandu1-400x220.jpg Nepal Police urges media to verify reports on alleged fixer Inam Sapkota, keep evidence out of public domain Kathmandu District Police Range urges media to verify reports on alleged fixer Inam Sapkota and avoid publishing evidence, after reports linked him to IGP Dan Bahadur Karki and judge Hari Phuyal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-india-10th-coordination-meeting-concludes-in-kathmandu 2026-10-31T00:27:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2562/apf-ssb-meeting_Mo5ykrgITj.webp Nepal-India 10th Coordination Meeting Concludes in Kathmandu The 10th Nepal-India coordination meeting between APF Nepal and India's Sashastra Seema Bal concluded in Kathmandu on Friday with agreements on stronger cooperation, faster information exchange and greater use of technology in border management. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-govinda-kc-begins-25th-hunger-strike-in-ilam-after-deadline-lapses 2026-10-31T00:28:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2563/govind_7pD9lQYSY1.webp Dr Govinda KC begins 25th hunger strike in Ilam after deadline lapses Dr Govinda KC launched his 25th hunger strike at 5 pm Thursday at the Narayansthan temple in Ilam Municipality-6 after the government missed his extended ultimatum deadline, demanding the scrapping of Medical Education Commission decisions and reforms in medical education and health services. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-orders-release-of-detained-journalists-halts-newsroom-raids 2026-10-31T00:28:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2564/Balendra-Shah--e1788336174263-400x220.jpg PM Balen Shah Orders Release of Detained Journalists, Halts Newsroom Raids Prime Minister Balen Shah has ordered the immediate release of journalists detained in Kathmandu and directed police to stop entering newsrooms to make arrests, with the PMO denying any involvement in Friday's operation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-bolts-beat-kathmandu-gorkhaz-by-eight-wickets-in-npl 2026-10-31T00:28:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2565/karnali-janakpur_ndekQtdVXm.webp Janakpur Bolts Beat Kathmandu Gorkhaz by Eight Wickets in NPL Janakpur Bolts secured their first win of the Nepal Premier League season, chasing 116 against Kathmandu Gorkhaz at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-leader-niraj-acharya-condemns-crackdown-on-journalists-and-media-houses 2026-10-31T00:28:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2566/niraj-acharya_WGG2IR8c92.jpg UML Leader Niraj Acharya Condemns Crackdown on Journalists and Media Houses CPN (UML) propaganda and publication department chief Niraj Acharya has called for an immediate halt to raids on media houses and the arrest of journalists, describing government interference in the media as undemocratic and fascist. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-india-border-forces-agree-to-strengthen-security-cooperation 2026-10-31T00:29:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2567/SSB-AFP-meeting-400x220.jpeg Nepal, India Border Forces Agree to Strengthen Security Cooperation The 10th Nepal-India Coordination Meeting between APF Nepal and India's SSB opened in Kathmandu, with both sides agreeing to enhance information sharing, coordinated patrols, border checks and technology use to curb cross-border crime. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cm-shahi-deadlines-of-19-stalled-projects-to-be-extended-only-with-a-clear-basis-of-work 2026-10-31T00:29:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2568/1793349443_photo-6_69a236a8.jpg CM Shahi: Deadlines of 19 Stalled Projects to Be Extended Only With a Clear Basis of Work Chief Minister Shahi says the deadlines of 19 stalled development projects will be extended only if contractors present a clear basis for carrying out the work, stressing that the government's goal is completion of the projects, not cancellation of contracts, with necessary facilitation to be provided. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ex-fnj-officials-to-hold-silent-sit-in-at-maitighar-mandala-on-saturday-over-journalist-arrests 2026-10-31T00:29:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2569/patrakar_c5tFWRQrX7.webp Ex-FNJ officials to hold silent sit-in at Maitighar Mandala on Saturday over journalist arrests Former officials of the Nepal Federation of Journalists (FNJ) will stage a one-hour silent sit-in at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu on Saturday from 8 am to 9 am, protesting police entry into media houses to arrest journalists and what they call an attack on press freedom. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-fire-eight-rounds-in-morang-drug-bust-two-indians-injured 2026-10-31T00:29:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2570/morang-district_GMbflkhohU.jpg Police Fire Eight Rounds in Morang Drug Bust; Two Indians Injured Two Indian nationals were injured when police fired eight rounds during an attempted drug-trafficking arrest in Ratuwamai Municipality, Morang. Three people were arrested and a pistol, ammunition and brown sugar were seized. https://patrukar.com/en/news/120-firms-blacklisted-since-mid-march-procurement-office-says 2026-10-31T00:29:54+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/sarbajanik-kharid_NJBkxqQsoM.JPG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 120 firms blacklisted since mid-March, procurement office says The Public Procurement Monitoring Office has blacklisted 120 firms and companies since Chaitra 13 of the previous year for failing to follow public procurement laws or meet their responsibilities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-film-festival-to-open-friday-with-shabana-azmi 2026-10-31T00:30:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2571/1793092741-ztueq_OEfyp6Et4P.webp Kathmandu Film Festival to Open Friday with Shabana Azmi Kathmandu Metropolitan City will hold the Kathmandu Film Festival from Kartik 13 to 15, with Shabana Azmi as the main attraction and the opening ceremony at Basantapur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/passenger-bus-stranded-in-nawa-khola-flood-along-tamor-corridor-all-30-passengers-rescued-safely 2026-10-31T00:30:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2572/bus-55-original.jpg Passenger Bus Stranded in Nawa Khola Flood Along Tamor Corridor, All 30 Passengers Rescued Safely A passenger bus heading from Taplejung to Kathmandu was stranded in the flooded Nawa Khola along the Tamor Corridor on Friday afternoon. All 30 passengers were rescued safely, while the road remains completely blocked. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bipul-pokharel-condemns-arrest-of-nepal-press-journalist-bishwamani-suvedi 2026-10-31T00:30:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2573/bipul-pokhrel_NTvOASisFa.jpg Bipul Pokharel Condemns Arrest of Nepal Press Journalist Bishwamani Suvedi Former Federation of Nepali Journalists chair Bipul Pokharel says the arrest of Nepal Press journalist Bishwamani Suvedi resembles a panchayat-era practice and is incompatible with democracy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-minister-shrestha-seeks-global-cooperation-on-himalayan-climate-crisis 2026-10-31T00:30:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2574/biraj-bhakta-1024x768.png Nepal's Minister Shrestha seeks global cooperation on Himalayan climate crisis Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha presented four proposals on Nepal's behalf at the 'From Sagarmatha to the Sea' dialogue in Bangkok, urging global cooperation to protect the Himalayas. The proposals won support from 53 countries, and he separately pressed for space technology and data sharing to cut climate and geo-disaster risks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpc-plenum-adopts-resolution-to-tighten-party-discipline 2026-10-31T00:31:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2575/24bff950-d388-11f1-b5f4-fd541fd21001.jpg-400x220.webp CPC plenum adopts resolution to tighten party discipline The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its fifth plenary session in Beijing on Thursday, adopting a resolution to strengthen party self-governance and intensify the fight against corruption, ahead of next year's national congress where Xi Jinping is expected to secure a fourth term as general secretary. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dna-khabar-chief-editor-dhiraj-basnet-arrested-in-kathmandu 2026-10-31T00:31:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2576/dhiraj-basnet_EeGLrOCXso.webp DNA Khabar Chief Editor Dhiraj Basnet Arrested in Kathmandu Police in Kathmandu have arrested Dhiraj Basnet, chief editor of online news outlet DNA Khabar. Reports link the case to a conversation involving Inam Sapkota and Judge Hari Phuyal, as well as content concerning IGP Dan Bahadur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-to-inaugurate-his-faction-s-parallel-kathmandu-district-convention 2026-10-31T00:31:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2577/deuba---12-_94Njd4Uu3F.jpg Deuba to Inaugurate His Faction’s Parallel Kathmandu District Convention The Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress is preparing a parallel Kathmandu district convention, with the former party president set to inaugurate the event at the National Assembly Hall. Reports differ on the convention date. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-shah-s-office-denies-involvement-in-journalists-arrests 2026-10-31T00:31:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2578/dipa-dahal-1024x576.jpg PM Shah’s Office Denies Involvement in Journalists’ Arrests The Prime Minister’s Secretariat says it was not informed about the detention of journalists and rejects claims linking it to the arrests. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-press-editor-and-chair-summoned-to-cyber-bureau 2026-10-31T00:31:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2579/bindu-1024x576.png Nepal Press editor and chair summoned to Cyber Bureau Nepal Police's Cyber Bureau summoned Nepal Press chair Bindu Raj Lamsal and chief editor Matrika Poudel following the arrest of journalist Biswamani Subedi; both confirmed their presence at the bureau. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-for-rs-58-million-agricultural-subsidy-fraud 2026-10-31T00:32:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2580/cover-cib_PHawnDfOPw.jpg Two arrested for Rs 58 million agricultural subsidy fraud The CIB arrested Shreekrishna Maharjan, alias Tilak Budhathoki, and Premnarayan Khanal on Thursday for allegedly defrauding Rs 58 million by promising subsidised agricultural grants through claimed ministry connections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/farmers-in-lalitpur-rush-to-harvest-paddy-ahead-of-cyclone-arnab 2026-10-31T00:32:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2581/dhan_Zif4ys3f2f.webp Farmers in Lalitpur rush to harvest paddy ahead of Cyclone Arnab Farmers in Bungmati, Lalitpur are hurrying to cut, thresh and dry their paddy as rainfall is expected in Nepal due to the influence of Cyclone Arnab, which developed in the Bay of Bengal. The farmers fear that rain could damage the ripened crop still standing in the fields. The harvest rush is reported as the cyclone's effects raise the likelihood of rain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-india-agree-to-strengthen-border-security-cooperation 2026-10-31T00:32:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2582/1793363843_New-20Project-20-22-.jpg Nepal and India agree to strengthen border security cooperation Nepal and India agreed at a coordination meeting to strengthen border security leadership cooperation, expand technology and training, and hold regular study visits. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-revokes-financial-powers-of-three-local-units-over-transfers 2026-10-31T00:33:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2583/bhumi-byabasta_oh5vvehzvp_7j2Ok8yUt4.jpg Ministry Revokes Financial Powers of Three Local Units Over Transfers The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Federal Affairs has revoked the financial and administrative powers of the chief administrative officers of Kanakasundari Rural Municipality in Jumla, Jirabhawani Rural Municipality in Parsa and Budhanilkantha Municipality in Kathmandu, and frozen the accounts of all three local units, after transferred employees refused to leave their old offices and blocked newly assigned officers from taking charge. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-ministry-suspends-n-pabson-activities-until-further-notice 2026-10-31T00:33:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2584/Npabsan.jpg Home Ministry Suspends N-PABSON Activities Until Further Notice Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs has suspended the activities of the National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association Nepal, citing repeated non-compliance with government directives and alleged breaches of its approved statute and objectives. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-public-procurement-office-blacklists-120-firms-since-march-27 2026-10-31T00:33:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2585/Public-Procurement-Monitoring-Office-640x360.gif Nepal Public Procurement Office Blacklists 120 Firms Since March 27 Nepal’s Public Procurement Monitoring Office says it has blacklisted 120 firms and companies since March 27 for procurement-law violations or failure to meet contractual responsibilities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-forms-task-forces-to-implement-agreements-with-dr-govinda-kc 2026-10-31T00:33:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2586/education-and-sports-ministry_fN03GK47w5.jpg Ministry Forms Task Forces to Implement Agreements with Dr Govinda KC The Ministry of Education and Sports says task forces will work to implement agreements reached with Prof Dr Govinda KC, as it highlights reforms in medical education. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-chair-rajendra-lingden-donates-blood-for-95th-time-urges-cadres-to-fulfil-humanitarian-duty 2026-10-31T00:33:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2587/rajendra-lingden-1-1024x576.png RPP Chair Rajendra Lingden Donates Blood for 95th Time, Urges Cadres to Fulfil Humanitarian Duty RPP Chair Rajendra Lingden donated blood for the 95th time at a programme held at the party's central office in Kathmandu, organised in response to a growing blood shortage in hospitals, and urged party leaders and cadres to fulfil their humanitarian duty. https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-arrested-in-kathmandu-over-alleged-rs-2-16-billion-cryptocurrency-trade 2026-10-31T00:34:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2588/arrested.jpg Man Arrested in Kathmandu Over Alleged Rs 2.16 Billion Cryptocurrency Trade Police have arrested Sunil Kumar Yadav, 28, of Dhanusha over alleged illegal cryptocurrency transactions worth more than Rs 2.16 billion. The case was made public on October 30. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-urges-trekkers-to-avoid-high-altitude-routes-for-three-days-amid-snow-and-avalanche-risks 2026-10-31T00:34:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2589/Gallery-202605251158475716-original.jpg Nepal Urges Trekkers to Avoid High-Altitude Routes for Three Days Amid Snow and Avalanche Risks Nepal’s tourism and immigration authorities have urged trekkers and mountaineers to avoid high-altitude areas from October 29 to 31, while permits for restricted areas are suspended. https://patrukar.com/en/news/anfa-president-nemwang-general-secretary-rai-released-on-rs-500-000-bail-each 2026-10-31T00:34:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2590/lalitpur-adalat1688387241_HaDihrkLz3.jpg ANFA President Nemwang, General Secretary Rai Released on Rs 500,000 Bail Each ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nemwang and General Secretary Kiran Rai were released on bail by Lalitpur District Court in a match-fixing and fraud case. The association’s executive committee has also decided to seek clarification from four people. https://patrukar.com/en/news/journalist-shobharaj-baral-arrested-at-motivate-news-office-in-kathmandu 2026-10-31T00:35:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2591/shovraj-baral_bmLuXGP06L.webp Journalist Shobharaj Baral Arrested at Motivate News Office in Kathmandu Journalist Shobharaj Baral, chairperson and editor-in-chief of Motivate News, was arrested by plain-clothes officers at the outlet’s Anamnagar office on October 30. Police had not disclosed the reason. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-recover-four-muzzle-loading-guns-hidden-in-kapilvastu-community-forest 2026-10-31T00:35:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2592/1793373345_Banduk.jpg Police recover four muzzle-loading guns hidden in Kapilvastu community forest A police team led by Inspector Kalika recovered four muzzle-loading guns hidden on the Lahare uphill stretch of the Khutkhute community forest at Bharlabash in Banganga Municipality-9, Kapilvastu, acting on a tip-off, the District Police Office confirmed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-inaugurates-third-nepal-premier-league-in-kirtipur 2026-10-31T00:35:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2593/Farhan-400x220.jpg PM Balen Shah Inaugurates Third Nepal Premier League in Kirtipur Prime Minister Balen Shah opened the third Nepal Premier League at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, as eight teams began a tournament featuring a record Rs 15 million champion’s purse and the league’s first use of DRS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-arrested-in-dhanusha-over-rs-2-16-billion-crypto-transactions 2026-10-31T00:35:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2594/crime-aparadh-anusandhan_qUXvDSeCFn.jpg Man arrested in Dhanusha over Rs 2.16 billion crypto transactions A 28-year-old man from Dhanusha has been arrested for illegal cryptocurrency transactions worth over Rs 2.16 billion linked to online betting apps. https://patrukar.com/en/news/federation-of-nepali-journalists-condemns-threats-against-journalist-in-siraha-demands-legal-action 2026-10-31T00:36:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2595/FNJ-Nepal-patrakar-mahasangh_2uDA0Sr1is.jpg Federation of Nepali Journalists Condemns Threats Against Journalist in Siraha, Demands Legal Action The Federation of Nepali Journalists has demanded legal action after Siraha journalist Shyam Kumar Yadav of Apana Daily was threatened at his office and home over a smuggling-related news report, calling the act anti-press and against press freedom. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chief-justice-sharma-says-easier-access-to-justice-is-key-to-public-trust 2026-10-31T00:36:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2596/1793364523_manojkumar-20sharma.jpg Chief Justice Sharma Says Easier Access to Justice Is Key to Public Trust Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma said public confidence in Nepal’s judiciary will grow only when citizens can obtain justice conveniently and effectively. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-sets-kartik-25-as-language-day-official-language-act-to-take-effect 2026-10-31T00:36:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2597/koshi-sarkar_Dznf4F7EFC.jpg Koshi Province Sets Kartik 25 as Language Day, Official Language Act to Take Effect Koshi Province has designated Kartik 25 as Koshi Province Language Day and decided to implement its Official Language Act from the same date. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shiva-gaunle-says-police-entering-newsrooms-ends-constitution 2026-10-31T00:36:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2598/shiva-gaule_HOXPN11vSa.webp Shiva Gaunle says police entering newsrooms ends constitution Senior journalist Shiva Gaunle warned on Friday that police entering newsrooms to trace news sources and arrest journalists means the constitution in Nepal has come to an end, expressing serious concern over the practice. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-kiran-hamal-condemns-journalist-s-arrest-inside-media-house 2026-10-31T00:37:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2599/1779953523_rabikiran.jpg Ravi Kiran Hamal Condemns Journalist’s Arrest Inside Media House Gen Z activist Ravi Kiran Hamal has condemned a journalist’s arrest after police entered a media house, calling it authoritarian and urging the government to stop interfering with press freedom. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deepak-raj-giri-addresses-chha-maya-chhapakkai-2-box-office-and-boycott 2026-10-31T00:37:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2600/1773489569_deepak.jpg Deepak Raj Giri Addresses Chha Maya Chhapakkai 2 Box Office and Boycott Actor and producer Deepak Raj Giri says protecting the producers’ investment is his priority after Chha Maya Chhapakkai 2 earned around Rs 3 crore following its Dashain release. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ciaa-files-corruption-case-against-four-over-alleged-school-library-grant-misuse 2026-10-31T00:37:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2601/akhtiyar_BwsfsVofIQ.jpg CIAA Files Corruption Case Against Four Over Alleged School Library Grant Misuse Nepal’s anti-graft commission has filed a case at the Special Court in Kathmandu against four people over alleged embezzlement of a library grant at a secondary school in Jajarkot. https://patrukar.com/en/news/afghanistan-opium-poppy-cultivation-surges-despite-taliban-ban-un 2026-10-31T00:37:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2602/Opium-1793323167.webp Afghanistan Opium Poppy Cultivation Surges Despite Taliban Ban: UN Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan more than quadrupled in 2026 despite a Taliban government ban, a UNODC report released on October 30, 2026 says, with the cultivated area rising to 43,000 hectares and output jumping fivefold to 1,500 tonnes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-npl-2026-matches-today-janakpur-bolts-face-kathmandu-gurkhas-before-karnali-yaks-meet-biratnagar-kings-at-kirtipur 2026-10-31T00:37:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2603/Kirtipur-1793065030.webp Two NPL 2026 Matches Today: Janakpur Bolts Face Kathmandu Gurkhas Before Karnali Yaks Meet Biratnagar Kings at Kirtipur Janakpur Bolts face Kathmandu Gurkhas at 12:30 pm before Karnali Yaks take on Biratnagar Kings at 5 pm as NPL 2026 stages a double-header at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur today. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-meets-speaker-dolprasad-aryal-at-singha-durbar-in-brief-informal-talks 2026-10-31T00:38:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2604/rabi-dp_OlidFjiX71.webp Ravi Lamichhane Meets Speaker Dolprasad Aryal at Singha Durbar in Brief Informal Talks RSP Chairman Ravi Lamichhane met Speaker Dolprasad Aryal at Singha Durbar on Thursday in a 20-30 minute informal meeting, a day after his long talks with PM Balendra Shah, with no discussion details disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-reclaims-302-ropanis-of-kathmandu-land-under-rawal-commission-report 2026-10-31T00:38:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2605/kathmandu--12-_11OCoWC5d5.jpg Government Reclaims 302 Ropanis of Kathmandu Land Under Rawal Commission Report The Government of Nepal has registered 302 ropanis (15.36 hectares) of land across seven wards of Kathmandu Metropolitan City in its name, as the Land Administration Office, Dillibazar removes the parcels from private ownership while implementing the Rawal Commission's fiscal year 1995/96 report. https://patrukar.com/en/news/army-chief-sigdel-calls-for-short-chain-of-command-in-disaster-response 2026-10-31T00:38:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2606/1775051970_Ashok-20Sigdel.jpg Army chief Sigdel calls for short chain of command in disaster response Chief of the Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel told a parliamentary special committee on Friday that effective post-disaster rescue requires a short chain of command with clear responsibilities, categorised duties by disaster type, and a stronger national air capability. https://patrukar.com/en/news/all-arrested-journalists-released-says-communications-minister 2026-10-31T00:38:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2607/whatsapp-image-2026-_5QGMYx9l59.webp All Arrested Journalists Released, Says Communications Minister The Communications Minister announced on October 30, 2026 that all journalists who had been arrested have been released, with the confirmation reported by Nepal Views and Thahakhabar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israel-election-netanyahu-bloc-falls-short-of-majority-as-coalition-talks-remain-uncertain 2026-10-31T00:38:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2608/netanahu_OrOwEzhDZQ.webp Israel Election: Netanyahu Bloc Falls Short of Majority as Coalition Talks Remain Uncertain With about 90 percent of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats in Israel's 120-seat Knesset, leaving coalition options uncertain as Arab-led parties signal possible cooperation with the opposition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/irrigation-chief-sunkoshi-marin-project-director-detained-over-contract 2026-10-31T00:38:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2609/PMO-dg-1024x500-1.jpg Irrigation chief, Sunkoshi Marin project director detained over contract Dinesh Rajauria, chief of the Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, and Sunkoshi Marin project director Krishna Prasad Rijal have been detained over a contract linked to the diversion project and handed over to the Prime Minister's Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-faction-to-hold-nepali-congress-general-convention-at-kathmandu-s-khulamanch-from-december-21 2026-10-31T00:39:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2610/sherbahadur-deuwa-11-1024x500-1.jpg Deuba faction to hold Nepali Congress general convention at Kathmandu's Khulamanch from December 21 The Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress will hold its general convention at Khulamanch in Kathmandu from December 21 to 23, with Deuba set to inaugurate the event, as the rival Gagan Kumar Thapa faction earlier held its own convention to elect new leadership. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-proposes-international-recognition-for-six-more-8-000-metre-peaks 2026-10-31T00:39:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2611/photo-18_7f9b06cc_G9XdH6m5lY.webp Nepal Proposes International Recognition for Six More 8,000-Metre Peaks Nepal has proposed international recognition for six additional peaks above 8,000 metres at the UIAA general assembly in Kathmandu, attended by representatives from 45 countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/education-ministry-says-dr-govinda-kc-agreements-being-implemented 2026-10-31T00:39:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2612/Govinda-KC.jpg Education Ministry says Dr Govinda KC agreements being implemented The Ministry of Education and Sports has formed a taskforce to implement agreements signed with Prof Dr Govinda KC, saying legal and institutional reforms are improving medical education quality, access and problem resolution in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-chief-minister-acharya-stresses-coordination-in-disaster-management 2026-10-31T00:39:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2613/messenger_creation_9e82681b-68ae-402f-aaf8-a16ffe577bf2_6Gg1prbjAg.webp Lumbini Chief Minister Acharya stresses coordination in disaster management Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya says coordination and preparedness among all three tiers of government and relevant agencies are essential for disaster risk reduction and management. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-public-debt-surpasses-rs-30-trillion-external-borrowing-holds-large-share 2026-10-31T00:39:36+05:45 https://www.nepallead.com/uploads/posts/1793338396-W82N9-1793339597.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Nepal's Public Debt Surpasses Rs 30 Trillion, External Borrowing Holds Large Share Nepal's public debt has crossed Rs 30 trillion according to reports published on October 30, 2026, with external debt said to account for a large share of the total, though detailed figures remain unavailable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/musk-backs-proposal-to-merge-spacex-and-tesla-as-company-posts-quarterly-profit 2026-10-21T15:46:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2203/elon-musk_64ubVjpTe4.jpg Musk backs proposal to merge SpaceX and Tesla as company posts quarterly profit American billionaire Elon Musk has backed a proposal to merge SpaceX and Tesla, saying a special committee of independent directors at both companies is studying the possible combination. The news comes as SpaceX reported a net profit of 440 million US dollars from July to September, against a 110 million dollar loss in the same period last year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/snow-clearing-work-halted-at-nyalu-lek-limi-residents-face-travel-hardship 2026-10-21T15:57:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2204/photo_febdc159--1-_A87jCfLhDy.webp Snow Clearing Work Halted at Nyalu Lek, Limi Residents Face Travel Hardship Snow clearing on the road to Limi in Humla's Namkha Rural Municipality-6 stopped before completion, leaving residents struggling to travel as Nyalu Lek remains blocked. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhaktapur-s-newar-community-celebrates-mohani-nakhah-on-vijaya-dashami 2026-10-21T15:58:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2205/Untitled-1-Recovered-1024x488.jpg Bhaktapur's Newar community celebrates Mohani Nakhah on Vijaya Dashami The Newar community in Bhaktapur marked Mohani Nakhah on Vijaya Dashami, receiving black and red tika and jamara from elders, with rituals tied to lamps lit for Navadurga Bhawani on Maha Navami. https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-nepalis-arrested-from-casino-premises-details-remain-scarce 2026-10-21T16:30:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2206/Arrest-Pakrau-1766553595.jpg Five Nepalis Arrested From Casino Premises, Details Remain Scarce Five Nepali nationals were arrested from a casino premises according to reports published on October 21, 2026. The location of the casino, the identities of the detainees and the charges involved have not been made public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-too-early-to-discuss-jd-vance-2028-presidential-bid 2026-10-21T17:27:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2207/1792550678_trump.jpg Trump Says Too Early to Discuss JD Vance 2028 Presidential Bid President Trump said Tuesday it is too early to discuss a successor when asked in the Oval Office whether he would back Vice President JD Vance for 2028, praising Vance but stopping short of an endorsement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rupandehi-lists-10-000-landless-squatters-and-over-72-000-unmanaged-settlers 2026-10-21T17:29:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2208/bhumihin-sukumbasi-1024x512.png Rupandehi Lists 10,000 Landless Squatters and Over 72,000 Unmanaged Settlers The District Squatter Problem Resolution Committee has listed 10,000 landless squatters and more than 72,000 unmanaged settlers in Rupandehi district as of the end of Asoj, according to figures reported by Nepali media on October 19 and 21, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-president-bhandari-offers-dashain-tika-at-baluwatar-residence 2026-10-21T17:41:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2209/6ycMZQawQy.jpg Former President Bhandari Offers Dashain Tika at Baluwatar Residence Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari received jamara and blessings from her mother Mithila Pandey and offered Dashain tika to family members, the general public, well-wishers and party workers at her Baluwatar residence on Vijaya Dashami. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kumari-lunibha-bajracharya-offers-vijaya-dashami-tika-at-taleju-in-bhaktapur 2026-10-21T17:43:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2210/taleju-14_VJ8MtkoXMU.webp Kumari Lunibha Bajracharya Offers Vijaya Dashami Tika at Taleju in Bhaktapur Living goddess Ekkanta Kumari Lunibha Bajracharya offered Vijaya Dashami tika, jamara and prasad to local people at Taleju in Bhaktapur. Taleju was also brought into the Devagriha. https://patrukar.com/en/news/engineer-kumar-lamichhane-earns-rs-1-5-million-monthly-from-cattle-and-buffalo-farming 2026-10-21T17:43:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2211/bhaisi-1024x768.jpg Engineer Kumar Lamichhane Earns Rs 1.5 Million Monthly from Cattle and Buffalo Farming Civil engineer Kumar Lamichhane, originally from Gorkha, earns Rs 1.5 million per month from his Kshitij Integrated Agriculture Farm in Kathmandu while continuing his engineering career. https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-meets-trump-envoy-steve-witkoff-for-ukraine-peace-talks 2026-10-21T18:35:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-praises-france-s-marine-le-pen-but-stops-short-of-2027-endorsement 2026-10-21T18:36:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2212/donald-trump_FUr1nI7sW4.jpg Trump Praises France’s Marine Le Pen but Stops Short of 2027 Endorsement US President Donald Trump called French far-right leader Marine Le Pen a “conservative voice,” while leaving unclear whether he would back her in France’s 2027 presidential election. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-and-us-say-bilateral-trade-deal-in-final-stage-as-trump-and-jaishankar-rubio-talks-signal-momentum 2026-10-21T18:37:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2213/Trump1-400x220.jpg India and US Say Bilateral Trade Deal in Final Stage as Trump and Jaishankar-Rubio Talks Signal Momentum India and the United States say their bilateral trade agreement is in its final stage. President Donald Trump said India wants a deal and Washington is very close, while Jaishankar and Rubio held talks in Mumbai. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-tourists-in-sauraha-receive-dashain-tika-and-jamara 2026-10-21T18:37:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2214/1000274148-1792562756.jpg Foreign tourists in Sauraha receive Dashain tika and jamara Foreign tourists in Sauraha received Dashain tika and jamara as the festival was celebrated in the Chitwan tourism hub, with photographs published by Thaha Khabar and Nepal Lead on October 21, 2026, showing the visitors joining the ritual. https://patrukar.com/en/news/study-links-basic-physics-laws-to-existence-of-life 2026-10-21T18:38:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2215/fundamental-law-of-400x220.jpg Study Links Basic Physics Laws to Existence of Life A new scientific study reported from Washington suggests water, oxygen and carbon alone may not be enough for life in the universe, as the basic physical stability governing the flow of liquids must also be favourable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/morocco-appoints-fatima-zahra-el-mansouri-as-first-female-prime-minister 2026-10-21T18:39:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2216/zahra-el-mansouri-cover_HjJA2P1gt3.webp Morocco Appoints Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as First Female Prime Minister King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first female prime minister, a decision described as a historic step that has also reignited debate over women in the country’s highest political office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sri-lanka-urges-stronger-regional-security-cooperation-at-bimstec-home-ministers-meeting-in-new-delhi 2026-10-21T18:41:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2217/srilanka-falg_G0joNuC6Lx.png Sri Lanka Urges Stronger Regional Security Cooperation at BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi Sri Lanka's Minister Ananda Wijepala called for stronger regional security cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking and cybercrime at the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' meeting on October 13 in New Delhi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bangladesh-s-mehidy-hasan-signs-with-pokhara-avengers-for-npl 2026-10-21T18:42:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2218/mahedi-hasan_u7EiIhhXbV.webp Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan signs with Pokhara Avengers for NPL Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan, ranked eighth in ICC T20I bowling, has signed with Pokhara Avengers for the third season of the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bear-enters-closed-library-eats-staff-snacks-and-honey-leaves-books-untouched 2026-10-21T18:42:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nilkantha-municipality-provides-food-to-12-stranded-dashain-workers 2026-10-21T18:43:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2219/dhading-majdur-1024x671.jpg Nilkantha Municipality Provides Food to 12 Stranded Dashain Workers Nilkantha Municipality in Dhading provided food relief, including lentils, rice, vegetables and meat, to 12 construction workers stranded at their worksite during Dashain after their employer failed to pay their wages. https://patrukar.com/en/news/locals-busy-baking-sel-roti-in-parbat-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-21T18:44:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2220/sel_1z3X55RDQX.webp Locals busy baking sel roti in Parbat ahead of Dashain Households in Phalewas Municipality-2 of Parbat district are busy baking sel roti as Bada Dashain nears, keeping alive a cherished festival tradition of serving the delicacy to guests and relatives. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cm-khagaraj-bhatta-says-bada-dashain-will-strengthen-national-unity 2026-10-21T18:44:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2221/1786678048_khagraj.jpg CM Khagaraj Bhatta Says Bada Dashain Will Strengthen National Unity Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khagaraj Bhatta extended Dashain wishes to Nepalis at home and abroad, saying the festival would reinforce truth, good conduct, tolerance and national unity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-president-bhandari-offers-dashain-tika-to-public 2026-10-21T18:45:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2222/biddhya-1792581858.jpg Former President Bhandari offers Dashain tika to public Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari offered Dashain tika and jamara to family members and the general public on October 21, 2026, during Nepal's biggest festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vice-president-ram-sahay-prasad-yadav-receives-dashain-tika-from-priests-on-vijaya-dashami 2026-10-21T18:45:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2223/ramsahayaprasad-1792569463.jpg Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav receives Dashain tika from priests on Vijaya Dashami Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav received the Dashain tika from gurus and priests at his residence on Wednesday, on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami, the main day of the Bada Dashain festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vice-president-ram-sahay-prasad-yadav-receives-bijaya-dashami-tika-and-jamara 2026-10-21T18:45:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistani-garment-workers-face-extreme-heat-unsafe-conditions 2026-10-21T18:46:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2224/pakistan-flag_VxB0GaBXso.jpg Pakistani Garment Workers Face Extreme Heat, Unsafe Conditions Workers in Pakistani garment factories producing for brands like Zara and Mango face extreme heat, fainting and breathing trouble amid inadequate safety arrangements, reports say. https://patrukar.com/en/news/thousands-of-students-and-teachers-protest-in-athens-over-cost-of-living 2026-10-21T18:47:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2225/pradarsan_rXA3Mup9wp.webp Thousands of Students and Teachers Protest in Athens Over Cost of Living Thousands of students and teachers marched in Athens and other Greek cities on Wednesday, demanding action on the rising cost of living, affordable student housing, and greater investment in education. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traffic-rises-in-kathmandu-valley-as-vijaya-dashami-tika-concludes 2026-10-21T19:16:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2226/sawari_VDdeh3eVDO.jpg Traffic Rises in Kathmandu Valley as Vijaya Dashami Tika Concludes Traffic congestion increased across Kathmandu Valley roads on Wednesday as people travelled to receive Vijaya Dashami tika, jamara and blessings from elders. Vehicle numbers rose after the tika auspicious hour compared with Fulpati, Ashtami and Navami, while public transport saw growing crowds. Traffic police said vehicles were operating normally on main roads in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur, including main Valley entry points. https://patrukar.com/en/news/icc-grants-official-recognition-to-third-edition-of-nepal-premier-league 2026-10-21T19:17:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2227/npl-1024x683.jpg ICC Grants Official Recognition to Third Edition of Nepal Premier League The ICC has officially recognized the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, allowing franchise teams to sign foreign players without obstruction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rising-violence-in-france-raises-concerns-for-tourism-sector 2026-10-21T19:45:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2228/france-flag1_Qzzua6IRdw.png Rising violence in France raises concerns for tourism sector Tourism professionals in France warn that spreading civil unrest in cities including Paris, Nice and Lyon could cause a substantial fall in visitor numbers and tourism income, as ADN Tourisme head Christelle Casagny describes the violence as destructive. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uk-to-deploy-typhoon-fighter-jets-to-protect-saudi-arabia-from-houthi-attacks 2026-10-21T20:16:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2229/gettyimages-22863907_AGZy7VBZCp.webp UK to Deploy Typhoon Fighter Jets to Protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi Attacks The UK is deploying Typhoon fighter jets to help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks, according to reports published on October 20-21, 2026, though the number of aircraft and timing remain unspecified. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-pm-jhalanath-khanal-discharged-from-hospital 2026-10-21T20:16:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-arrested-in-birgunj-casino-raid-over-alleged-gambling-by-nepali-patrons 2026-10-21T20:18:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2230/pakrau-khabarhub-400x220.jpeg Five Arrested in Birgunj Casino Raid Over Alleged Gambling by Nepali Patrons Police in Parsa arrested four Nepali patrons and a casino employee during a late-night raid at a casino inside Clarks Resort Hotel in Birgunj. https://patrukar.com/en/news/21-visy-pratt-group-companies-fined-aud-4-158-million-for-late-financial-reports 2026-10-21T20:21:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2231/australia_iKYt3z7NKa.png 21 Visy/Pratt Group Companies Fined AUD 4.158 Million for Late Financial Reports Twenty-one companies under Australia's Visy/Pratt group have paid a 4.158 million Australian dollar fine, about 2.9 million US dollars, for late submission of financial reports, with ASIC disclosing the penalty on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-in-kailali-celebrate-dashain-at-duty-station-as-dig-administers-tika 2026-10-21T20:22:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2232/854711436_1586877206813657_4222175733799380293_n-1024x576.jpg Police in Kailali celebrate Dashain at duty station as DIG administers tika Police personnel in Dhangadhi, Kailali celebrated Dashain at their duty station after being unable to take leave, with DIG Sanuram Bhattarai applying tika and jamara and sharing festival greetings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fire-in-banke-s-janaki-rural-municipality-destroys-seven-homes 2026-10-21T20:25:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2233/aaglagi-1792589950.jpg Fire in Banke's Janaki Rural Municipality Destroys Seven Homes A fire in Kapasi, Janaki Rural Municipality-6 of Banke district destroyed seven houses completely on Wednesday afternoon, with one more home sustaining window damage, police said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/engineer-kumar-lamichhane-earns-rs-1-5-million-monthly-from-cattle-farming 2026-10-21T20:27:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2234/Kumar-Lamichhane-cattle-400x220.jpg Engineer Kumar Lamichhane earns Rs 1.5 million monthly from cattle farming Civil engineer Kumar Lamichhane of Gorkha earns a monthly profit of Rs 1.5 million from Kshitij Integrated Agriculture Farm Pvt. Ltd. in Nagarjun municipality, becoming a role model for entrepreneurial cattle farming in his community. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-numbers-rise-in-langtang-as-transport-improves 2026-10-22T00:34:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2235/lantang-1792594016.jpg Tourist numbers rise in Langtang as transport improves Tourist arrivals in Langtang have risen after transport access to the area improved, according to reports by Thaha Khabar and Nepal Samaya published on 21 October 2026, with local business operators encouraged by the increase. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-artists-celebrate-vijaya-dashami-with-tika-jamara-and-family-blessings 2026-10-22T00:35:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2236/ddd_9nv6eTqY4G.webp Nepali Artists Celebrate Vijaya Dashami with Tika, Jamara and Family Blessings Nepali artists celebrated Bada Dashain 2083 on Vijaya Dashami, receiving tika and jamara from elders, exchanging greetings and sharing festive photos on social media. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-president-ram-baran-yadav-celebrates-bada-dashain-at-ancestral-village-in-dhanusha 2026-10-22T00:36:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2237/ram-baran-yadhav.jpg Former President Ram Baran Yadav Celebrates Bada Dashain at Ancestral Village in Dhanusha Former President Dr Ram Baran Yadav travelled to his ancestral village of Sapahi in Dhanusha district on Tuesday to celebrate Bada Dashain with his family and brothers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/seven-houses-destroyed-in-banke-fire 2026-10-22T00:37:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2238/FIRE-image-for-Representation-640x360.webp Seven Houses Destroyed in Banke Fire Seven houses were completely destroyed in a fire that broke out in Kapasi, Janaki Rural Municipality-6, Banke district, on Wednesday afternoon, with police suspecting an electrical short circuit as the cause. https://patrukar.com/en/news/second-day-of-dashain-devotees-seek-blessings-from-elders-with-tika-and-jamara 2026-10-22T06:33:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2239/dashain_tika_19_vDYxL9ex6q.jpg Second Day of Dashain: Devotees Seek Blessings from Elders with Tika and Jamara On the second day of Bada Dashain, people across Kathmandu and beyond are visiting distant relatives and respected elders to receive tika and jamara, the prasad of Navadurga, as the tradition of blessings continues until Purnima. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maithil-ravana-vadh-festival-celebrated-across-mahottari-on-vijaya-dashami 2026-10-22T07:15:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2240/3u6FsFq6uO.jpg Maithil Ravana Vadh Festival Celebrated Across Mahottari on Vijaya Dashami The Maithil Ravana Vadh festival was observed on Wednesday evening across Mahottari, including Matihani, as the region marked Vijaya Dashami and its special bond with Sita, the daughter of Mithila. https://patrukar.com/en/news/second-day-of-dashain-tika-nepalis-continue-receiving-blessings-from-elders 2026-10-22T07:45:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2241/Jamara-Tika-1792506639.jpg Second Day of Dashain Tika: Nepalis Continue Receiving Blessings from Elders On the second day of Dashain Tika, people across Nepal visited the homes of respected elders to receive tika and jamara and seek blessings, continuing the festival's cherished traditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-orders-non-emergency-staff-to-leave-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-attacks 2026-10-22T07:57:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2242/us-embassy-riyadh_JGDR4o8KyV.webp US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks The US State Department has ordered non-emergency staff and family members to leave its embassy in Riyadh after Iran-backed Houthi attacks raised risks to airports and oil infrastructure, as Saudi Arabia intercepted at least seven drones. https://patrukar.com/en/news/navadurga-dance-of-thecho-performed-at-patan-museum 2026-10-22T08:16:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2243/patan-durbar-square_00001_0GsO0AO713.jpg Navadurga Dance of Thecho Performed at Patan Museum The Navadurga dance of Thecho was performed at Patan Museum’s main courtyard after devotees brought the deity, masks, costumes and ornaments from Thecho to Mangal Bazaar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/real-madrid-beat-rb-leipzig-4-1-as-bayern-munich-and-arsenal-draw-2-2 2026-10-22T08:28:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2244/real-madrid_dMnNH1UphE.webp Real Madrid Beat RB Leipzig 4-1 as Bayern Munich and Arsenal Draw 2-2 Real Madrid recorded a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in overnight UEFA Champions League league-stage action, while Bayern Munich and Arsenal shared a 2-2 draw. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tanahu-hydropower-to-rebuild-four-suspension-bridges-affected-by-reservoir 2026-10-22T08:29:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2245/jholunge-pool-1024x550.jpg Tanahu Hydropower to Rebuild Four Suspension Bridges Affected by Reservoir Tanahu Hydropower Limited has signed a contract with Thani Kali Joshi JV, Kathmandu, to restore and reconstruct four suspension bridges affected by the reservoir of the under-construction 140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project, with all four crossings targeted for completion by Baisakh 2085 BS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fire-at-ambe-steel-furnace-oil-tank-in-banke-causes-rs-15-6-million-loss 2026-10-22T08:46:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2246/fire-cover-400x220.jpg Fire at Ambe Steel Furnace Oil Tank in Banke Causes Rs 15.6 Million Loss A short circuit sparked a fire in a 200,000-litre furnace oil tank at Ambe Steel in Janaki Rural Municipality-5, Banke, causing estimated damage of Rs 15.6 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-host-2027-odi-world-cup-qualifier-playoff-in-kathmandu 2026-10-22T08:58:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2247/icc-cwc_WCdxfKqDHQ.webp Nepal to Host 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier Playoff in Kathmandu Nepal will host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff in Kathmandu from December 4 to 21, 2026, with eight teams set to take part. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-host-icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup-qualifier-playoff-reports-say 2026-10-22T09:16:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2248/CAN-1778073060.jpg Nepal to Host ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff, Reports Say Nepali media reports published on October 22, 2026, say Nepal will host the playoff stage of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Dates, venues and participating teams have not been disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-premier-league-third-edition-tu-international-cricket-ground-readied-as-preparations-reach-final-stage 2026-10-22T09:17:07+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/388559/conversions/converted_image-(80)-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Nepal Premier League third edition: TU International Cricket Ground readied as preparations reach final stage Preparations for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League have entered their final stage, with the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, cleaned up and readied for the tournament, according to Nepali media reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rajinikanth-s-jailer-2-crosses-rs-200-crore-in-india-in-five-days 2026-10-22T10:22:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2249/jailer-2_iQtnx2E4qr.webp Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 Crosses Rs 200 Crore in India in Five Days Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 has crossed Rs 200 crore at the Indian box office within five days of its October 15 release, after opening with Rs 59.70 crore. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ai-identified-php-flaws-prompt-website-shutdowns-including-in-nepal 2026-10-22T10:46:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2250/No-Internet-1024x574-1.jpg AI-Identified PHP Flaws Prompt Website Shutdowns, Including in Nepal Two serious vulnerabilities in PHP have prompted cybersecurity agencies to urge immediate security updates or temporary website shutdowns. Government websites in Nepal and other countries were offline as a fix became available. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-yaks-sign-pakistan-all-rounder-hussain-talat-for-npl-third-edition 2026-10-22T10:58:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-host-icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup-qualifier-playoff-in-december 2026-10-22T11:16:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2251/TU-1792643588.webp Nepal to Host ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff in December Nepal will host the eight-team ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff from December 4 to 21, the Nepal Cricket Association has announced. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslides-floods-disrupt-roads-in-three-districts 2026-10-22T11:16:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2252/Landslide-Muglin-400x220.jpg Landslides, floods disrupt roads in three districts Nepal Police confirmed landslides and flooding have blocked roads in Myagdi, Gorkha and Surkhet districts, with the Beni-Jomsom corridor operating one-way traffic after a landslide at Baisari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2 struck at 5:50 am on October 18, leaving multiple locations along the affected routes obstructed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/5-000-saplings-planted-along-machheli-river-to-stop-erosion-in-kanchanpur 2026-10-22T11:45:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2253/biruwa_CaNGnqPEzT.jpg 5,000 Saplings Planted Along Machheli River to Stop Erosion in Kanchanpur A community-led drive has placed 5,000 saplings of various species along the flood-damaged banks of the Machheli River at Khallagoth, Krishnapur Municipality-2, in a push to stop river erosion in Kanchanpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taleju-jatra-concludes-in-bhaktapur-after-all-night-celebration 2026-10-22T11:46:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2254/1792644983_taleju.jpg Taleju Jatra Concludes in Bhaktapur After All-Night Celebration The Taleju Jatra, featuring the Payahdyo sword procession and the white horse procession of Taleju's mount, concluded in Bhaktapur on Ekadashi morning after beginning at midnight on Vijayadashami. https://patrukar.com/en/news/icc-grants-list-a-t20-status-to-nepal-premier-league-matches-in-landmark-recognition 2026-10-22T12:27:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2255/npl-_orrUUOTsQS.png ICC Grants List A T20 Status to Nepal Premier League Matches in Landmark Recognition The ICC has granted List A T20 status to all Nepal Premier League matches, giving NPL games official international standing, Nepali media reported on October 21 and 22, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumpy-skin-disease-vaccination-drive-launched-in-four-banke-local-units 2026-10-22T12:29:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2256/lampi-skin_rIahU7luv3.jpg Lumpy Skin Disease Vaccination Drive Launched in Four Banke Local Units A cattle vaccination campaign against lumpy skin disease is under way at farmers’ sheds in four local units of Banke, following the detection of the infection in the district last Shrawan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-prepares-new-attack-on-iran-tehran-warns-of-strong-response 2026-10-22T12:33:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2257/iran-flag_TkC5X0MaQr.webp US prepares new attack on Iran, Tehran warns of strong response The United States is preparing a possible new attack on Iran after the midterm elections, targeting energy infrastructure, nuclear sites and missile facilities, as Tehran warns of a strong response described as the 'mother of all bombs.' https://patrukar.com/en/news/russia-strikes-kyiv-with-missiles-hours-after-signalling-readiness-for-peace-talks 2026-10-22T12:34:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2258/73b80be0-cdcc-11f1-bc2e-018d645d8d21.jpg Russia Strikes Kyiv With Missiles Hours After Signalling Readiness for Peace Talks Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv on Wednesday, hours after saying it was ready in principle to resume peace talks with Ukraine, shortly after Donald Trump said the sides were the closest yet to ending the war. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-india-a-cricket-series-postponed-due-to-world-cup-qualifier-playoff 2026-10-22T12:35:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2259/nepali-cricket-team_Em43k75HUm_EfVRvxcsi9.jpg Nepal and India A Cricket Series Postponed Due to World Cup Qualifier Playoff The Nepal vs India A cricket series, scheduled for December 9, 11 and 13, has been postponed after Nepal was chosen to host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup qualifier playoff in Kathmandu from December 4 to 21, with CAN promising a new schedule soon. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-and-russia-oppose-external-interference-in-eurasia-pledge-mutual-support 2026-10-22T12:36:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2260/Russia_and_China_XdCW8fXb4U.jpg China and Russia Oppose External Interference in Eurasia, Pledge Mutual Support China and Russia have pledged to support each other’s national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity, opposing external interference that they say undermines stability in Eurasia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/php-security-vulnerabilities-put-websites-at-high-risk 2026-10-22T12:37:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2261/ai-server_8ZSB4VCVHE.webp PHP Security Vulnerabilities Put Websites at High Risk Two serious security vulnerabilities in PHP have placed government and private websites worldwide at high risk. Developers released fixes on Wednesday afternoon, and users are advised to update immediately. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-officer-promotes-women-s-active-role-in-un-peacekeeping 2026-10-22T12:38:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2262/Rabin-Thapa-Nepali-Army-e1792642254655-400x220.jpg Nepali Army Officer Promotes Women's Active Role in UN Peacekeeping Lieutenant Colonel Rabin Thapa says women peacekeepers should take active roles in patrols, armed escorts and civilian protection operations with MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-lt-col-rabin-thapa-wins-attention-for-leading-women-peacekeepers-in-dr-congo 2026-10-22T12:39:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2263/1792592641_Rabin-20Thapa.jpg Nepali Lt Col Rabin Thapa Wins Attention for Leading Women Peacekeepers in DR Congo Lieutenant Colonel Rabin Thapa of the Nepali Army, a battalion commander with MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has drawn attention for deploying women peacekeepers in patrols, community engagement and roles traditionally dominated by men, advancing the women, peace and security agenda. https://patrukar.com/en/news/youth-protests-erupt-across-nine-european-countries 2026-10-22T12:40:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2264/image-1024x768.png Youth protests erupt across nine European countries Large-scale youth protests have swept France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Albania, Germany, Austria and Greece, with some demonstrations turning violent and Albanian protesters targeting government offices. The unrest draws comparisons to the Arab Spring and reflects deepening generational dissatisfaction with existing political and institutional arrangements. https://patrukar.com/en/news/icc-recognizes-all-nepal-premier-league-matches-as-list-a-t20-events 2026-10-22T12:40:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2265/NPL-1792637030.webp ICC Recognizes All Nepal Premier League Matches as List A T20 Events The ICC has officially recognized all matches of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League as List A T20 events, with performances set to count in official T20 statistics when the tournament begins October 26 in Kirtipur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-suspension-bridges-to-be-rebuilt-under-tanahun-hydropower-project-in-rs-169-million-deal 2026-10-22T12:41:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2266/Suspension-bridge.jpg Four Suspension Bridges to Be Rebuilt Under Tanahun Hydropower Project in Rs 169 Million Deal Tanahun Hydropower Limited has signed a Rs 169 million contract with Thani Kali Joshi Joint Venture to rehabilitate and reconstruct four suspension bridges affected by the reservoir of the 140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project. https://patrukar.com/en/news/macron-rejects-foreign-leaders-remarks-on-france-unrest 2026-10-22T12:42:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2267/1768179957_trump.jpg Macron Rejects Foreign Leaders’ Remarks on France Unrest French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned comments by US President Donald Trump blaming immigrants, jihadists and communists for violent protests in France, calling the remarks unacceptable and foolish. https://patrukar.com/en/news/highways-disrupted-across-nepal-due-to-disasters 2026-10-22T12:43:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2268/bp-highway_qMP06Cc2xY.jpg Highways Disrupted Across Nepal Due to Disasters Highways across Nepal have been disrupted due to disasters, affecting road infrastructure and the environment, according to reports by Baahrakhari and Nepal Views on October 22, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/paris-bans-protests-in-key-areas-including-champs-elysees-as-macron-criticises-trump 2026-10-22T12:43:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2269/france_p-1792629196_BKWrwgPC8y.webp Paris Bans Protests in Key Areas Including Champs-Élysées as Macron Criticises Trump Paris police banned gatherings and protests in sensitive and tourist areas including the Champs-Élysées on Thursday, citing the risk of further demonstrations, as President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump. https://patrukar.com/en/news/preparations-underway-at-tu-cricket-ground-for-npl-season-3 2026-10-22T12:43:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2270/Criket--8--1792648554.jpg Preparations Underway at TU Cricket Ground for NPL Season 3 Preparations are underway at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur for the third season of the Nepal Premier League, with photo reports from Thaha Khabar and Baahrakhari documenting the venue's readiness for NPL 3. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-writers-recall-childhood-dashain-memories-as-traditions-change 2026-10-22T12:45:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2271/Dashain-Ma-ping-6-1024x683.jpg Nepali Writers Recall Childhood Dashain Memories as Traditions Change Five Pradesh Khabar opinion pieces revisit childhood Dashain joys, from new clothes and charkhe ping swings to tika, jamara and dakshina, and reflect on how celebrations change with age and responsibility. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-seize-motorcycle-and-drugs-in-sunsari 2026-10-22T12:45:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2272/LAGUAAUSHADH-1024x512.jpg Armed Police Seize Motorcycle and Drugs in Sunsari A joint Armed Police Force and Nepal Police team seized a motorcycle carrying Nitrojet and Tramadol tablets at Naharchowk in Sunsari after acting on a tip-off. https://patrukar.com/en/news/safety-concerns-mount-on-karnali-s-himalayan-trekking-routes-as-calls-grow-for-shelters 2026-10-22T12:45:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2273/karnali_J4ZfKZEnyC.webp Safety Concerns Mount on Karnali's Himalayan Trekking Routes as Calls Grow for Shelters Safety concerns have been raised along Karnali's Himalayan trekking routes, with growing demands for the construction of shelters to protect trekkers on high-altitude trails. https://patrukar.com/en/news/leaders-from-nepali-communist-party-rastriya-mukti-party-nepal-join-rsp-in-parsa-ahead-of-local-polls 2026-10-22T12:46:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2274/PARTY-TYAG-1024x683.jpg Leaders from Nepali Communist Party, Rastriya Mukti Party Nepal join RSP in Parsa ahead of local polls Leaders and cadres of the Nepali Communist Party and the Rastriya Mukti Party Nepal, including co-general secretary Nejammudin, have joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party in Parsa ahead of local polls expected in late Falgun or early Chaitra. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-president-bhandari-departs-for-china-to-attend-global-governance-forum-in-xi-an 2026-10-22T13:28:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2275/1792652754_bidya.jpg Former President Bhandari Departs for China to Attend Global Governance Forum in Xi'an Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari departed for China on Thursday to attend the Global Governance Forum in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, held from October 23 to 25 under the theme 'Rebuilding Trust and Cooperation in a Changing World.' https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-president-bidya-devi-bhandari-heads-to-china-for-global-governance-forum 2026-10-22T13:58:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2276/Bidya-Bhandair-e1792655384766-400x220.jpg Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari Heads to China for Global Governance Forum Former President and senior CPN-UML leader Bidya Devi Bhandari has departed for China to attend the Global Governance Forum in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei Province, from October 23 to 25. https://patrukar.com/en/news/turkey-submits-mecca-joint-defense-pact-to-parliament 2026-10-22T15:28:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2277/ap_4lGwMlGaNE.webp Turkey submits Mecca joint defense pact to parliament Turkey has submitted the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its parliament for ratification, a NATO-style pact under which an attack on one signatory is treated as an attack on all. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-plans-to-raise-driving-licence-medical-certificate-fee-to-rs-500 2026-10-22T15:29:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2278/KOSHI-ANTARIK-MAMILA-MANTRALA-1024x757.jpg Koshi Province Plans to Raise Driving Licence Medical Certificate Fee to Rs 500 Koshi Province is preparing to increase the medical fitness certificate fee required for a driving licence from Rs 350 to Rs 500, adding Rs 150 to the cost for applicants. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mustang-farmers-busy-harvesting-native-buckwheat-crop 2026-10-22T15:30:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2279/fapar_khyswc6fof_oDAHk1f2OJ.jpg Mustang Farmers Busy Harvesting Native Buckwheat Crop Farmers in Nepal's Himalayan Mustang district are harvesting buckwheat, a native food crop sown in Asar and brought home in Asoj-Kartik. The crop, grown at 2,000 to 5,000 metres, remains a pillar of high-hill agriculture. https://patrukar.com/en/news/electrical-fault-destroys-two-houses-in-halesi-khotang 2026-10-22T15:58:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2280/fire-400x220.jpeg Electrical Fault Destroys Two Houses in Halesi, Khotang An electrical fault sparked a fire that destroyed two houses and other property belonging to a family in Mangaltar, Halesi Tuwachung Municipality-6, Khotang, on the night of Kartik 4. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-chess-team-departs-for-west-asian-youth-championship-in-india 2026-10-22T16:28:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2281/chess-400x220.jpg Nepali Chess Team Departs for West Asian Youth Championship in India An 18-member Nepali playing team has left for Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to compete in the West Asian Youth Chess Championship 2026, scheduled for October 22-31. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kha-pihawaigu-jatra-reenacts-malla-era-warfare-in-madhyapur-thimi 2026-10-22T16:58:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2282/jatra_cPKYvbwDkK.webp Khā Pihāwaigu Jātrā Reenacts Malla-Era Warfare in Madhyapur Thimi The Khā Pihāwaigu Jātrā brought traditional weapons, martial displays and a procession through Madhyapur Thimi on Ekadashi of Asoj’s bright fortnight. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-youths-continue-departing-abroad-during-dashain-festival 2026-10-22T17:27:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2283/bidesh.jpg Nepali Youths Continue Departing Abroad During Dashain Festival Hundreds of Nepali youths left for abroad for jobs, study and other purposes even during the Bada Dashain festival, with Tribhuvan International Airport crowded with outbound passengers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/locals-clear-snow-to-reopen-dolpa-mustang-bheral-pass 2026-10-22T17:28:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2284/upallo-dolpa-1-1024x593.jpg Locals clear snow to reopen Dolpa-Mustang Bheral Pass Heavy unseasonal snowfall blocked the Bheral Pass between Upper Dolpa and Mustang, cutting off the road link and halting essentials. Locals of Chharkatangsong Rural Municipality-1 pooled money and deployed a dozer to clear the 5,300-metre pass while awaiting state action. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-shuts-some-government-websites-over-php-security-risk 2026-10-22T17:45:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2285/web-1024x512.jpg Nepal shuts some government websites over PHP security risk Nepal's SDOC temporarily shut down some government websites and online systems on October 22, 2026, citing the critical PHP2Shell vulnerability rated CVSS 9.2. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fire-at-ambe-steel-factory-in-banke-destroys-rs-15-6-million-in-property 2026-10-22T17:45:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2286/FIRE-image-for-Representation-640x360.webp Fire at Ambe Steel Factory in Banke Destroys Rs 15.6 Million in Property A fire caused by a short-circuit broke out in a furnace oil tank at Ambe Steel in Bakaspur, Janaki Rural Municipality-5, Banke district, early Thursday, destroying property worth Rs 15.6 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/free-bus-services-by-nepal-police-and-apf-benefit-3-585-passengers 2026-10-22T17:57:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2287/apf_nepal_PGTXFOfcnV.webp Free Bus Services by Nepal Police and APF Benefit 3,585 Passengers Free bus services operated by Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force during the festive season were used by 3,585 passengers as part of ongoing traffic enforcement efforts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/commercial-cardamom-farming-trial-succeeds-in-myagdi-s-musung-village 2026-10-22T18:13:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2288/Ropieko-Alaichi-1024x768.jpg Commercial cardamom farming trial succeeds in Myagdi's Musung village A trial cardamom plantation in Musung village of Beni Municipality-3, Myagdi, has succeeded, prompting farmers to expand cultivation commercially. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lemfi-launches-largest-ever-product-expansion-under-ambition-has-no-passport-campaign 2026-10-22T18:31:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2289/1792654060_lamfi.jpg LemFi Launches Largest-Ever Product Expansion Under 'Ambition Has No Passport' Campaign LemFi, the international digital financial platform serving more than 30 countries including Nepal, has announced its largest-ever product expansion, introducing savings and credit services in the UK along with over 100 offerings under the 'Ambition Has No Passport' campaign. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tanahun-committee-recommends-repair-of-flood-damaged-roads-and-bridges 2026-10-22T18:31:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2290/sadak-Tanahu-400x220.jpg Tanahun Committee Recommends Repair of Flood-Damaged Roads and Bridges The District Disaster Management Committee, Tanahun, chaired by CDO Shivalal Tiwari, has recommended repair and reconstruction of roads, bridges and culverts damaged by floods and landslides during continuous rainfall from Asoj 9 to 11, forwarding its recommendations to the concerned offices and the ministry. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uae-nominates-lana-zaki-nusseibeh-for-un-secretary-general 2026-10-22T18:33:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2291/1792649123_un.jpg UAE Nominates Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for UN Secretary-General The United Arab Emirates has nominated Minister of State Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for the next UN secretary-general, citing her experience as the country’s permanent representative to the United Nations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/youth-in-arghakhanchi-earn-millions-through-social-media 2026-10-22T18:33:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2292/tiktok_kgZ0KpwuMh.jpg Youth in Arghakhanchi earn millions through social media Young people in Arghakhanchi are earning up to Rs 600,000 a month on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, challenging beliefs that mobile phones only waste youth's time. https://patrukar.com/en/news/coca-cola-nestle-danone-to-change-recycling-claims-under-eu-pressure 2026-10-22T18:34:49+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/european_ZYFdqvaoJs.JPG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Coca-Cola, Nestle, Danone to Change Recycling Claims Under EU Pressure Coca-Cola, Nestle and Danone have agreed to change recycling claims on their plastic bottles following pressure from the European Union, the European Commission announced on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pathibhara-temple-collects-over-rs-3-3-million-in-three-months 2026-10-22T18:35:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2293/1776084540_pathibhara.jpg Pathibhara Temple Collects Over Rs 3.3 Million in Three Months Pathibhara temple in Taplejung district collected Rs 3,326,000 in voluntary cash offerings from devotees over three months, reports Nepali media. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israel-election-netanyahu-faces-gadi-eisenkot-in-tight-race 2026-10-22T18:36:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2294/netanahu_OrOwEzhDZQ.webp Israel election: Netanyahu faces Gadi Eisenkot in tight race Israelis vote next Tuesday in a tight election pitting PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud against Gadi Eisenkot's centrist Yesh Atid, three years after the Gaza war began. At least 61 of the Knesset's 120 seats are needed to form a government. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-president-bidya-devi-bhandari-departs-for-china 2026-10-22T18:38:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2295/bidya-bhandari-1792654164.jpg Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari Departs for China Nepali news outlets reported on October 22, 2026, that former President Bidya Devi Bhandari had departed for China. The reports did not provide further details of her visit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/arghakhanchi-youth-earns-rs-70-million-via-social-media-claims-report 2026-10-22T18:38:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2296/pk-thumb--13-_zLmHfiv1yG.webp Arghakhanchi youth earns Rs 70 million via social media, claims report Netra Prasad Bhusal of Sandhikharka Municipality-2, Arghakhanchi, has claimed to have earned around Rs 70 million through YouTube, Facebook and TikTok, earning up to Rs 600,000 a month and building a Rs 40 million house in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/malla-era-war-reenactment-jatra-held-in-thimi 2026-10-22T18:39:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2297/jatra-1792665382.jpg Malla-era war reenactment jatra held in Thimi The Khā Pihāwaigu jatra, popularly known as the Thimi jatra, was held in Thimi, reenacting a Malla-era war. The cultural and religious festival concluded successfully. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-chess-team-departs-for-western-asian-youth-championship-in-india 2026-10-22T18:40:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2298/chess-640x360.jpg Nepali Chess Team Departs for Western Asian Youth Championship in India An 18-member Nepali delegation has travelled from Kathmandu to Ahmedabad for the Western Asian Youth Chess Championship 2026, scheduled for October 22 to 31. https://patrukar.com/en/news/health-insurance-service-halted-at-rapti-health-sciences-academy-in-dang 2026-10-22T18:40:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2299/rapti-swasta-bigan_RAMJvMFgto.jpg Health Insurance Service Halted at Rapti Health Sciences Academy in Dang The health insurance service at Rapti Health Sciences Academy in Ghorahi, Dang has been completely halted after technical disruptions in government servers and systems amid cybersecurity updates on Nepal government platforms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-arrested-in-banke-for-threatening-shopkeeper-with-air-pistol 2026-10-22T18:41:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2300/air-pestol-dekhaune-yuwak-original.jpg Man Arrested in Banke for Threatening Shopkeeper with Air Pistol A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Baijnath Rural Municipality-8, Titiriya of Banke district on the charge of showing an air pistol and threatening to kill a grocery shop operator early Wednesday morning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-chess-team-departs-for-india-to-compete-in-asian-chess-championship 2026-10-22T18:41:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2301/chess-1_vvxq28NdXU.webp Nepali Chess Team Departs for India to Compete in Asian Chess Championship A Nepali chess team left for India on October 22, 2026, to compete in the Asian Chess Championship, as reported by Baahrakhari and Nepal Views. Player names and the venue were not disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-weather-department-says-rain-possible-next-tuesday-urges-public-not-to-panic 2026-10-22T19:00:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2302/Kathmandu-Pani-paryo-Barsa-MAusam-6.jpg Nepal Weather Department Says Rain Possible Next Tuesday, Urges Public Not to Panic Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology says rain may occur in some parts of the country from next Tuesday, while dismissing social media claims as no cause for alarm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/can-announces-npl-season-three-ticket-prices-sales-to-open-on-esewa 2026-10-22T19:30:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2303/can-cricket-association-of-nepal.jpg CAN Announces NPL Season Three Ticket Prices, Sales to Open on eSewa The Nepal Cricket Association has set league-stage ticket prices for the third Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League, with general admission at Rs 500 and premium seats at Rs 2,000. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-beat-new-zealand-by-four-wickets-in-record-t20i-run-chase 2026-10-22T19:42:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2304/newsland-india-cricket_RA4Fyh2wDv.webp India Beat New Zealand by Four Wickets in Record T20I Run Chase India chased New Zealand's target of 226 in 19.4 overs to win the opening match of their five-match T20I series by four wickets and set a new national record. https://patrukar.com/en/news/harry-brook-hits-fastest-odi-double-century-against-sri-lanka 2026-10-22T20:11:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-goat-trade-in-dharan-exceeds-rs-260-million 2026-10-22T20:12:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2305/1792676414_Khasi.jpg Dashain Goat Trade in Dharan Exceeds Rs 260 Million Goat and he-goat sales at the Dharan-13 agricultural produce market reached Rs 26 crore 25 lakh this Bada Dashain, up about 15 percent from Rs 23 crore last year, market manager Laxman Bhattarai said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khah-jatra-concludes-at-balkumari-in-madhyapur-thimi 2026-10-22T20:13:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2306/bhaktapur_kthkhfuydg_ePgNrI34iO.webp Khah Jatra Concludes at Balkumari in Madhyapur Thimi The traditional Khubhindo Jatra, known in Newar as Khah, concluded Thursday at Balkumari in Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur, after observances beginning at Ghatasthapana. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-t20-captain-sahibzada-farhan-signs-for-karnali-yaks-in-npl 2026-10-22T20:18:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2307/-E0-A4-AA-E0-A4-AC-E0-A4-9A-E0-A4-B2-E0-A4-AC-E0-A4-BF-E0-A4-B7-1024x506.jpg Pakistan T20 Captain Sahibzada Farhan Signs for Karnali Yaks in NPL Pakistan T20 captain Sahibzada Farhan has joined Karnali Yaks for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, bringing international experience and a record of 1,554 T20I runs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/south-korea-urges-north-korea-to-set-up-border-communication-channel 2026-10-22T20:19:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2308/south-korea_688KBnWPwd.jpg South Korea Urges North Korea to Set Up Border Communication Channel South Korea's Ministry of Unification on Thursday urged North Korea to immediately establish a communication mechanism to prevent possible clashes along the inter-Korean border and address Military Demarcation Line matters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russia-ready-for-talks-on-ukraine-war-trilateral-meeting-planned 2026-10-22T20:20:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2309/Putin-1780629328.jpg Russia Ready for Talks on Ukraine War, Trilateral Meeting Planned Russia has expressed readiness to hold talks on the war in Ukraine and a trilateral meeting is planned as part of diplomatic efforts, though participants and timing remain unspecified. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-s-hussain-talat-joins-karnali-yaks-for-npl-third-edition 2026-10-22T20:20:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2310/hussian_YLw5z6OdQe.webp Pakistan's Hussain Talat Joins Karnali Yaks for NPL Third Edition Pakistani all-rounder Hussain Talat, 30, has signed with Karnali Yaks as an overseas player for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League, the franchise announced via social media. https://patrukar.com/en/news/psg-beat-barcelona-in-thrilling-match-nepali-media-report 2026-10-22T20:21:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2311/p-1792544288-1792548872.jpg PSG Beat Barcelona in Thrilling Match, Nepali Media Report Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona in a thrilling match, according to Nepali reports published on October 21 and 22, 2026. Scoreline, venue and competition details were not disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/angelo-mathews-joins-biratnagar-kings-for-third-npl-season 2026-10-22T20:23:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2312/861294349_2342646279805480_3293342513548073598_n.jpg Angelo Mathews Joins Biratnagar Kings for Third NPL Season Sri Lankan veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews has signed with Biratnagar Kings for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-airlines-cancels-dammam-flights-over-saudi-security-situation-cites-passenger-safety 2026-10-22T20:23:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2313/Nepal-Airlines-NAC.jpg Nepal Airlines Cancels Dammam Flights Over Saudi Security Situation, Cites Passenger Safety Nepal Airlines Corporation has cancelled its Kathmandu-Dammam-Kathmandu flights scheduled for Kartik 7, citing the ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia, with passenger safety given top priority. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-500-sick-from-contaminated-water-in-south-africa-most-victims-children-under-four 2026-10-22T20:24:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2314/southern-african-countries_CSnLT7kore.webp Over 500 Sick from Contaminated Water in South Africa, Most Victims Children Under Four More than 500 people, mostly children under four, have fallen ill after drinking contaminated water in two South African cities, including 408 cases in eastern Pretoria, after a treatment plant went about three weeks without chlorine due to a failed supply delivery. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-mexico-court-fines-meta-25-billion-over-data-privacy-in-landmark-ruling 2026-10-22T20:25:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/npl-match-tickets-go-on-sale-today-through-esewa-digital-wallet 2026-10-22T20:26:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2315/Criket--10--1792648555.jpg NPL Match Tickets Go on Sale Today Through eSewa Digital Wallet Tickets for the Nepal Premier League (NPL) matches went on sale today from 8 pm through the eSewa digital wallet, allowing fans to buy seats entirely online. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-lamsal-inspects-monsoon-damaged-kaligandaki-corridor-pledges-no-budget-shortfall 2026-10-22T20:45:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2316/2WWTJ30KFw.jpg Minister Lamsal Inspects Monsoon-Damaged Kaligandaki Corridor, Pledges No Budget Shortfall Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal inspected monsoon-affected sites along the Kaligandaki Corridor across four districts and assured officials that reconstruction would not face a budget shortage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cardamom-trial-succeeds-in-musung-beni-as-farmers-expand-cultivation 2026-10-22T22:15:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2317/cardamom-nepal-black-gold-400x220.jpg Cardamom Trial Succeeds in Musung, Beni, as Farmers Expand Cultivation A three-year cardamom trial in Musung village, Beni Municipality-3, Myagdi, has produced well, prompting more local farmers to begin cultivating the crop commercially. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-chair-rabi-lamichhane-to-visit-india-on-three-day-pilgrimage 2026-10-22T22:57:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2318/rabi-lamichhaneee-1024x698.jpg RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane to Visit India on Three-Day Pilgrimage RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane travels to India on Friday for a three-day private and family pilgrimage, including worship at Kainchi Dham in Nainital, Uttarakhand. https://patrukar.com/en/news/loss-and-damage-fund-approves-20-million-grant-for-nepal-flood-recovery 2026-10-23T00:33:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2319/Bhotekoshi-201-1790817260.webp Loss and Damage Fund Approves $20 Million Grant for Nepal Flood Recovery The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage has approved a $20 million grant, about Rs 3 billion, for relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in flood-hit communities along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fugitive-inmate-chandra-damai-kc-arrested-in-kathmandu 2026-10-23T00:34:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2320/ARREST.png Fugitive inmate Chandra Damai KC arrested in Kathmandu Chandra Damai KC, 43, who escaped from Central Jail Jagannathdewal in Kathmandu on 24 Bhadra 2082 while serving a sentence in a human trafficking case, has been arrested from Dharmasthali in Tarakeshwar Municipality-6 by a special team of the District Police Range, Kathmandu, and Balaju Police Circle. https://patrukar.com/en/news/reports-say-preparations-underway-for-new-attack-on-iran-as-tehran-issues-warning 2026-10-23T00:35:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2321/iran_CejBrHQAPK.webp Reports Say Preparations Underway for New Attack on Iran as Tehran Issues Warning Reports carried by Thaha Khabar and Nepal Views on 22 October 2026 say preparations are underway for a new attack on Iran, with Tehran issuing a warning in response. Neither report names the country or force involved, and no location, timing, or casualties have been reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manaslu-larke-pass-trekking-route-partially-reopens-after-flood-repairs 2026-10-23T05:57:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2322/makalu-trek--16-_Vxhx2ADlX6.jpg Manaslu Larke Pass Trekking Route Partially Reopens After Flood Repairs The Manaslu Larke Pass trekking route has partially reopened after repairs to roads, trails, bridges and teahouse lodges damaged by flooding along the Budhi Gandaki. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-leaves-for-india-on-three-day-pilgrimage 2026-10-23T06:27:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2323/rabi-1789549809.jpg Ravi Lamichhane Leaves for India on Three-Day Pilgrimage Ravi Lamichhane is travelling to India today for a three-day religious and family visit that Nepali media describe as a pilgrimage, with no itinerary details reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nigeria-confirms-bundibugyo-ebola-case-as-who-warns-of-wider-spread-in-africa 2026-10-23T06:33:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2324/ebola_Y9o1oxJfQ8.jpg Nigeria Confirms Bundibugyo Ebola Case as WHO Warns of Wider Spread in Africa The WHO says a woman diplomat who recently travelled from Uganda is Nigeria’s first reported case of Bundibugyo Ebola in West Africa, warning the outbreak poses a more complex challenge across Africa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/362-year-old-astamatrika-dance-concludes-in-patan-lalitpur 2026-10-23T06:35:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2325/lalitpur_qlsoynph5v_brfyjwzimb_zxJLcU9jfI.webp 362-Year-Old Astamatrika Dance Concludes in Patan, Lalitpur Patan’s 11-day Astamatrika dance, also known as Gah Pyakhan, has concluded after being performed with traditional tantric rituals and religious devotion. The tradition is believed to date back about 362 years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ukrainian-national-arrested-in-germany-over-suspected-spying-for-russia 2026-10-23T06:36:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2326/ukraine-flag_BVVXxRww8h.jpg Ukrainian National Arrested in Germany Over Suspected Spying for Russia German federal prosecutors say a Ukrainian man, identified as Vadim V., was arrested for allegedly spying for Russian intelligence, including on arms production and NATO's eastern front. https://patrukar.com/en/news/annapurna-conservation-area-collects-rs-38-65-million-from-natural-resource-use 2026-10-23T06:37:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2327/annapurna-conservation-area_i8c7P7b4mo.jpg Annapurna Conservation Area Collects Rs 38.65 Million from Natural Resource Use The Annapurna Conservation Area Project collected Rs 38.65 million in the last fiscal year from fees for harvesting and using resources such as herbs, firewood and stones across 57 management units. https://patrukar.com/en/news/artificial-dam-in-rani-community-forest-eases-irrigation-for-200-bighas-of-farmland-in-dang 2026-10-23T07:13:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2328/1792717159_tulasi-2098.jpg Artificial Dam in Rani Community Forest Eases Irrigation for 200 Bighas of Farmland in Dang An artificial dam built inside the Rani community forest in Tulsippur Sub-Metropolitan City-18, Dang, has brought irrigation to around 200 bighas of farmland that was previously dry and dependent on rainwater, easing cultivation for local farmers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kabaddi-5-after-the-final-match-releases-in-theatres-to-housefull-advance-bookings 2026-10-23T08:01:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2329/856764901_29523508410589452_5290019419715282688_n-1024x774.jpg Kabaddi 5: After the Final Match releases in theatres to housefull advance bookings The Nepali film 'Kabaddi 5: After the Final Match' released in theatres on Friday, October 23, 2026, with a large number of shows and several screenings already housefull through advance booking. QFX listed 26 shows in the Kathmandu Valley and 20 outside, as the franchise arrives on the back of four successful films. https://patrukar.com/en/news/social-media-boosts-buffalo-sukuti-trade-in-dharan 2026-10-23T08:01:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2330/1792721323_sukuti.jpg Social media boosts buffalo sukuti trade in Dharan Women in Dharan, Sunsari are using TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to sell buffalo sukuti and its pickle, drawing orders from across Nepal and abroad, with shops at Niketan Gali reporting monthly earnings of up to one lakh rupees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-chair-rabi-lamichhane-departs-for-three-day-india-visit 2026-10-23T08:13:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2331/Rabi-Lamichhane-1-400x220.jpg RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane Departs for Three-Day India Visit RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane left for India on Friday on a three-day private and family pilgrimage, with prayers planned at Kainchi Dham, his personal secretariat said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-activity-rises-in-myagdi-after-beni-jomsom-road-repairs 2026-10-23T08:14:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2332/1792721058_hiku-20-202323.jpg Tourist activity rises in Myagdi after Beni–Jomsom road repairs Tourist activity in Myagdi district has increased immediately after Dashain, driven by repairs to the Beni-Jomsom road, favourable weather and festival holiday arrivals, with local businesses expressing enthusiasm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-banks-block-third-party-ai-agents-from-customer-accounts 2026-10-23T08:30:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2333/bank-ai_eeXmh6r6c0.webp US Banks Block Third-Party AI Agents from Customer Accounts American banks are blocking third-party AI agents from accessing customer accounts after reports of unauthorized transactions, citing risks to customer assets and the banking system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/thresher-machine-brings-self-employment-to-banke-youth 2026-10-23T09:30:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2334/1792723723_tas-20bir-2098.jpg Thresher Machine Brings Self-Employment to Banke Youth Amjat Ali Sheikh of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-19 in Banke has run a thresher machine for seven years, earning up to Rs 150,000 a paddy season from a Rs 350,000 investment while serving local farmers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/super-typhoon-champi-nears-taiwan-hundreds-of-flights-cancelled 2026-10-23T10:01:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2335/taifun3_B1zPo1Qk68.webp Super Typhoon Champi Nears Taiwan, Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Super Typhoon Champi, one of the strongest Pacific storms this year with winds over 227 km/h, nears Taiwan as hundreds of flights are cancelled across East Asia and schools, offices and the stock market shut. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-siddhartha-bank-shut-websites-over-php-security-risk 2026-10-23T10:13:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2336/Siddhartha-Bank-opens-3-new-branches.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank, Siddhartha Bank shut websites over PHP security risk Nepal Rastra Bank and Siddhartha Bank have temporarily shut down their websites and other online services, citing a serious security risk in the globally prevalent PHP web technology. Both banks issued notices describing the move as a precaution against the global PHP security vulnerability. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-activity-rises-in-myagdi-after-beni-jomsom-road-repairs-2 2026-10-23T10:14:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2337/Tatopani-Myagdi-400x220.jpg Tourist Activity Rises in Myagdi After Beni-Jomsom Road Repairs Tourist activity has picked up in Myagdi after Dashain, supported by favorable weather and the reopening of the Beni-Jomsom road, bringing renewed optimism to local tourism businesses. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sunlight-illuminates-ancient-egyptian-temple-twice-a-year 2026-10-23T10:31:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/2338/UxOlzHhgel.jpg Sunlight Illuminates Ancient Egyptian Temple Twice a Year Hundreds gathered at the Great Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt, on Thursday to watch golden sunlight illuminate the statues in its inner chamber, a phenomenon that occurs only on October 22 and February 22 each year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ganesh-parajuli-calls-for-himalayan-protection-and-economic-transformation-at-china-forum 2026-10-14T12:32:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1651/ganesh-prajuli-pic---1_6hq3prJe4x.webp Ganesh Parajuli Calls for Himalayan Protection and Economic Transformation at China Forum RSP parliamentary deputy leader Ganesh Parajuli urged international cooperation on Himalayan conservation and climate change while calling for Nepal’s economy to be transformed through industry, education and technology. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-north-korea-yalu-river-road-bridge-set-to-open-thursday 2026-10-14T12:33:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1652/12871514_z6yrUvylVx.webp China-North Korea Yalu River Road Bridge Set to Open Thursday The 3,026-metre road bridge linking China and North Korea across the Yalu River is due to open on Thursday, 12 years after construction was completed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mp-prem-prasad-dangal-seeks-action-plan-from-ambassador-nominee-manjulakumari-jha 2026-10-14T12:33:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1653/prem-prasad-dangal_0zQCiDAcZz.webp MP Prem Prasad Dangal Seeks Action Plan from Ambassador Nominee Manjulakumari Jha CPN (UML) lawmaker Prem Prasad Dangal asked proposed Nepali Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dr. Manjulakumari Jha about plans to strengthen relations, ease visa problems for Nepali tourists and expand air services. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-trade-association-urges-china-to-reopen-tatopani-border-crossing 2026-10-14T12:33:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1654/tatopani-naka--1-_O1VgyrUhE8.jpg Nepal Trade Association Urges China to Reopen Tatopani Border Crossing The Nepal Himalaya Trans-Himalayan Commerce Association has asked Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming to help immediately reopen the Tatopani crossing, saying festival goods are stuck and supplies for Dashain and Tihar have been affected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kate-zacharia-appointed-white-house-press-secretary-under-trump 2026-10-14T12:33:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1655/1791773033_Trump-20with-20Katie-20Zacharia.jpg Kate Zacharia Appointed White House Press Secretary Under Trump Kate Zacharia, 42, has been appointed White House press secretary in Donald Trump’s administration, replacing Karoline Leavitt. She is the 37th person to hold the post. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-butwal-400-kv-substation-construction-advances-under-mcc-compact 2026-10-14T12:33:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1656/new_butwal_sub_satation1791950400_caUxva0iqO.webp New Butwal 400 kV Substation Construction Advances Under MCC Compact Construction is progressing on the New Butwal 400 kV substation under the MCC Nepal Compact, while the transmission line to the border has been completed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/barcelona-come-from-behind-to-beat-galatasaray-4-1-in-champions-league 2026-10-14T12:33:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1657/barca_QHznqgU8yj.webp Barcelona Come From Behind to Beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Champions League Barcelona recovered from conceding the opening goal to defeat Galatasaray 4-1 in a UEFA Champions League match reported on Wednesday morning Nepal time. https://patrukar.com/en/news/atletico-madrid-beat-manchester-united-2-0-in-champions-league 2026-10-14T12:34:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1658/man-united-vs-atlectico_n8OXVVBmrI.webp Atletico Madrid Beat Manchester United 2-0 in Champions League Pablo Barrios scored in the opening minute and Ademola Lookman added a late second as Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/folk-singer-rita-thapamagar-elected-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-14T12:34:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1659/rita-thapa-magar_vKInYdwJbX.webp Folk Singer Rita Thapamagar Elected Nepali Congress Central Member Folk and dohori singer Rita Thapamagar has won a Nepali Congress central member seat in the open women's category with 2,308 votes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kirat-rai-yayokkha-demands-koshi-province-be-renamed-kirat 2026-10-14T12:34:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1660/kirat-rai-ya_jTs5IEzI1d.webp Kirat Rai Yayokkha Demands Koshi Province Be Renamed Kirat The Kirat Rai Yayokkha has issued a 19-point Biratnagar Declaration calling for Koshi Province to be renamed Kirat and 13 languages to receive official provincial recognition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/best-western-plus-kathmandu-wins-silver-at-sata-2026 2026-10-14T12:34:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1661/2.jpg Best Western Plus Kathmandu Wins Silver at SATA 2026 Best Western Plus Kathmandu Hotel received the Silver Award in the Leading Airport Hotel category at the 10th Annual South Asian Travel Awards in Malé. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sumed-bhattarai-appointed-ceo-of-laxmi-sunrise-bank 2026-10-14T12:34:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1662/Sumed-Bhattarai-1024x538.jpg Sumed Bhattarai Appointed CEO of Laxmi Sunrise Bank Laxmi Sunrise Bank has appointed senior deputy CEO and chief credit officer Sumed Bhattarai as its chief executive officer for a four-year term beginning Kartik 15. https://patrukar.com/en/news/icrc-warns-world-faces-its-worst-conflict-crisis-since-world-war-ii 2026-10-14T12:34:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1663/war2_8lrKEA14l1.webp ICRC Warns World Faces Its Worst Conflict Crisis Since World War II ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warned on October 14, 2026, that the world is facing its most serious conflict situation since the Second World War, with 130 armed conflicts continuing worldwide. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hearing-of-nepal-s-malaysia-ambassador-designate-chudamani-kharel-suspended 2026-10-14T12:34:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1664/Chudamani-Kharel.jpg Hearing of Nepal’s Malaysia Ambassador-Designate Chudamani Kharel Suspended A parliamentary committee in Kathmandu suspended the hearing of ambassador-designate Chudamani Kharel after lawmakers raised concerns about alleged conflicts of interest, manpower-business links and a Pokhara land purchase. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-french-envoys-meet-foreign-secretary-rai-in-kathmandu 2026-10-14T12:34:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1665/Megan-Bouldin-Amrit-Rai-400x220.jpg US, French Envoys Meet Foreign Secretary Rai in Kathmandu US Chargé d'Affaires Megan Bouldin and French Ambassador Françoise Puig-Inza held separate meetings with Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai on Tuesday, discussing US assistance and areas of bilateral cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-banking-stocks-rise-9-12-in-six-weeks-as-some-investors-gain-up-to-23 2026-10-14T12:34:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1666/Untitled-design-4-150x150.jpg Nepal Banking Stocks Rise 9.12% in Six Weeks as Some Investors Gain Up to 23% Nepal’s banking group index climbed from 1,414 to 1,543 points over about six weeks. Investors in some banks recorded gains of up to 23 percent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bajura-launches-online-recommendation-service-through-ward-offices 2026-10-14T12:34:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1667/bajura_p4f28qgojq_GTbkl6JXnV.jpg Bajura Launches Online Recommendation Service Through Ward Offices Bajura's District Administration Office has introduced an online system allowing residents to obtain various certified recommendations through ward offices, without travelling to district headquarters in Martadi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhanuchowk-in-dharan-comes-alive-with-evening-shoppers-and-vendors 2026-10-14T12:35:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1668/VvzPBHjDQr.jpg Bhanuchowk in Dharan Comes Alive with Evening Shoppers and Vendors Snack shops, pushcart vendors and shoppers bring evening crowds to Bhanuchowk in Dharan, while festival-bound travellers add to the junction’s daytime bustle. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tipper-operations-banned-across-kavrepalanchok-during-dashain-festival 2026-10-14T12:35:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1669/kavrepalanchok_wpemnfgzgo_sznxzhia8z_G9XRzkVeqL.webp Tipper Operations Banned Across Kavrepalanchok During Dashain Festival Kavrepalanchok District Administration has prohibited tipper operations throughout the district from Ashoj 31 to Kartik 9, covering Dashain’s Fulpati-to-Purnima period. https://patrukar.com/en/news/yangwarak-pokhari-drinking-water-project-completed-in-panchthar 2026-10-14T12:35:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1670/KBL3NQlcRO.jpg Yangwarak Pokhari Drinking Water Project Completed in Panchthar A drinking water project sourced at Yangwarak Pokhari has been completed in Tharpu, benefiting 365 residents and more than 80 households in Joradhara and Tharpu Bazaar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-hearing-committee-seeks-documents-on-proposed-ambassador-giri-bahadur-sunar 2026-10-14T12:35:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1671/Giri-Bahadur-Sunar.jpg Parliamentary Hearing Committee Seeks Documents on Proposed Ambassador Giri Bahadur Sunar Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee is seeking further documents from the Foreign Ministry and Lalitpur District Police as it examines complaints concerning proposed Saudi Arabia ambassador Giri Bahadur Sunar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kalanki-goat-market-quiet-ahead-of-dashain-as-buyers-stay-away 2026-10-14T12:35:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1672/01-kalanki-khasi-bajar--2053_YKR9Tc7qla.webp Kalanki Goat Market Quiet Ahead of Dashain as Buyers Stay Away Traders at Kathmandu’s Kalanki goat market say the expected pre-Dashain rush has not arrived, leaving the usually busy festival marketplace largely deserted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/crowds-leave-kathmandu-to-celebrate-dashain 2026-10-14T12:35:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1673/dashai--7-_bjGtufvLDq.webp Crowds Leave Kathmandu to Celebrate Dashain Photo features published on 14 October 2026 showed large crowds departing Kathmandu as people left the capital to celebrate Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ruling-party-mps-question-proposed-ambassador-jha-s-competence 2026-10-14T12:35:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1674/1791952034-ecRI8-1791952573.jpg Ruling Party MPs Question Proposed Ambassador Jha’s Competence Ruling party lawmakers have challenged proposed ambassador Jha’s qualifications and ability to perform the role during parliamentary discussions on the nomination. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-begins-across-nepal-amid-concerns-over-disasters-and-festival-travel 2026-10-14T12:35:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1675/1767658562_Sampadakiya.jpg Dashain Begins Across Nepal Amid Concerns Over Disasters and Festival Travel Bada Dashain has begun across Nepal with Ghatasthapana, jamara planting and worship of Durga Bhawani, as concerns about disasters accompany travel home for the festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-provincial-assembly-member-bir-bahadur-thapa-submits-resignation 2026-10-14T12:35:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1676/birbahadur-thapa-768x393-1791953526-removebg-preview_EVnHzsVqiO.webp Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly Member Bir Bahadur Thapa Submits Resignation Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly member Bir Bahadur Thapa submitted his resignation to Speaker Bhim Bahadur Bhandari on Tuesday, but it has not yet been accepted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposal-would-allow-teacher-transfers-after-one-year-in-current-posting 2026-10-14T12:35:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1677/edu-ministry-1780564189.jpg Proposal Would Allow Teacher Transfers After One Year in Current Posting A proposed education policy change would allow teachers to seek transfers after completing one year at their current posting. The arrangement has not been reported as approved or implemented. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bharatpur-installs-418-cctv-cameras-to-monitor-highways-and-markets 2026-10-14T12:35:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1678/Technician-installing-CCTV-Camera_urnfJiiaPd.jpg Bharatpur Installs 418 CCTV Cameras to Monitor Highways and Markets Bharatpur Metropolitan City, working with the District Police Office, Chitwan, has installed 418 CCTV cameras to monitor highways, market areas and other sensitive locations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-hearing-of-proposed-ambassador-kharel-for-malaysia-put-on-hold 2026-10-14T13:01:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1679/Chudamani_Kandel-1791959444.png Parliamentary Hearing of Proposed Ambassador Kharel for Malaysia Put on Hold The parliamentary hearing for Kharel, Nepal’s proposed ambassador to Malaysia, has been put on hold while the concerned committee studies the matter. No date has been announced for its resumption. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-visits-palanchok-bhagwati-temple-on-fourth-day-of-dashain 2026-10-14T13:31:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1680/1000152294-original.jpg PM Balendra Shah Visits Palanchok Bhagwati Temple on Fourth Day of Dashain Prime Minister Balendra Shah visited and worshipped at Palanchok Bhagwati Temple in Panchkhal, Kavrepalanchok, on Wednesday morning during Bada Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-109-000-people-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain-in-three-days 2026-10-14T13:31:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1681/Buspark-201-1791529396.webp Over 109,000 People Leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain in Three Days A total of 109,636 people left Kathmandu Valley in 17,139 vehicles between Ghatasthapana and Tuesday, while more than 207,000 passengers departed from Kathmandu's New Bus Park for Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/air-india-flight-ai-2030-diverted-to-jaipur-after-hijack-alert 2026-10-14T14:01:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1682/air-india_QN9jPLppmf.webp Air India Flight AI-2030 Diverted to Jaipur After Hijack Alert An Air India flight travelling from Frankfurt to New Delhi made an emergency landing at Jaipur International Airport on Wednesday after a transponder alert signalled possible unlawful interference. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-pays-homage-at-palanchok-bhagawati-temple-on-bada-dashain-s-fourth-day 2026-10-14T14:13:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1683/Balen-Shaha-1024x599-1.jpg PM Balendra Shah Pays Homage at Palanchok Bhagawati Temple on Bada Dashain’s Fourth Day Prime Minister Balendra Shah visited the Palanchok Bhagawati temple in Panchkhal, Kavrepalanchok, at 10 am on the fourth day of Bada Dashain, accompanied by political adviser Kumar Ben and Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-to-develop-infrastructure-at-109-community-schools 2026-10-14T14:13:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1684/sasmit-pokharel_7M23gorfjI.jpg Government to Develop Infrastructure at 109 Community Schools Nepal’s government has advanced an infrastructure development plan for 109 community schools with more than 2,000 students and strong SEE results, aiming to sustain growing interest in public education. https://patrukar.com/en/news/muktinath-bikas-bank-wins-three-fonepay-honors-awards 2026-10-14T14:16:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1685/foenpay-award-1_k5EBabMSLJ.jpg Muktinath Bikas Bank Wins Three Fonepay Honors Awards Muktinath Bikas Bank Limited has won three awards at Fonepay Honors, recognising its performance in digital payment transactions as both an issuer and an acquirer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/seven-chief-ministers-issue-koshi-declaration-demanding-federal-power-transfer 2026-10-14T14:31:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1686/cm-sammelan-ghosana-patra-1024x512.jpg Seven Chief Ministers Issue Koshi Declaration Demanding Federal Power Transfer Chief ministers of all seven provinces issued the Koshi Declaration-2083 in Biratnagar, calling for the transfer of powers, structures and staff needed to strengthen provincial governance and fiscal federalism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fly-dubai-opens-bookings-for-pokhara-dubai-flights-until-october-2027 2026-10-14T14:31:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1687/flydubai-400x220.jpg Fly Dubai Opens Bookings for Pokhara-Dubai Flights Until October 2027 Fly Dubai has extended ticket bookings for its Dubai-Pokhara-Dubai service until October 30, 2027, boosting confidence among tourism entrepreneurs in Pokhara. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-disburses-cash-rewards-to-20th-asian-games-medal-winners 2026-10-14T14:31:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1688/Asian-games2026-1-1024x492-1.png Government Disburses Cash Rewards to 20th Asian Games Medal Winners Cash rewards have been deposited into the bank accounts of karate athlete Tenzing Sharma, members of the women’s kabaddi team, and their coaches and managers following a Cabinet decision on October 9. https://patrukar.com/en/news/imf-urges-advanced-economies-to-act-quickly-to-rein-in-rising-debt 2026-10-14T14:58:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1689/IMF-original.jpg IMF Urges Advanced Economies to Act Quickly to Rein In Rising Debt The IMF has called on advanced economies to take immediate steps to control government debt as borrowing rises and bond yields reach their highest levels in decades. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhorpatan-hunting-reserve-to-count-blue-sheep-and-himalayan-tahr 2026-10-14T15:01:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1690/Dhorpatan_Hunting_reserve-650x480.png Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve to Count Blue Sheep and Himalayan Tahr Nepal’s only hunting reserve is preparing a five-year count of blue sheep and Himalayan tahr across all seven hunting blocks in Baglung to help determine hunting quotas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flydubai-extends-pokhara-dubai-bookings-until-october-2027 2026-10-14T15:13:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1691/fly-dubai.jpg Flydubai Extends Pokhara-Dubai Bookings Until October 2027 Flydubai has opened bookings for its direct Pokhara-Dubai flights through October 30, 2027, while tourism entrepreneurs in Pokhara express confidence in the route’s future. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-shopping-turns-costly-as-prices-rise-in-kathmandu-valley 2026-10-14T15:13:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1692/darbarmarga-bepar-10-400x220.jpg Dashain Shopping Turns Costly as Prices Rise in Kathmandu Valley Crowds have filled Kathmandu Valley markets ahead of Dashain, but rising prices are making clothes and essential goods harder for consumers to afford. Reports also cite supply disruptions following the Bhadra 10 Bhote Koshi flood. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-seeks-proposals-to-buy-land-or-house-for-permanent-central-office 2026-10-14T15:13:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1694/RSP-office-rasopa.jpg RSP Seeks Proposals to Buy Land or House for Permanent Central Office The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party has invited proposals for at least three ropani of land or a house in Kathmandu Valley, preferably near or connected to the Ring Road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/monsoon-fully-withdraws-from-nepal-12-days-later-than-average 2026-10-14T15:13:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1693/mausam1_oMGLIvJ5Sh.jpg Monsoon Fully Withdraws From Nepal 12 Days Later Than Average Nepal’s Meteorological Forecasting Division says the monsoon withdrew from all parts of the country on Wednesday, 12 days later than the average date. It had entered Nepal on June 19. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-saudi-ambassador-sunar-denies-violence-allegations-pledges-better-services-for-nepali-workers 2026-10-14T16:01:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1695/giribahadur-1024x500-1.jpg Proposed Saudi Ambassador Sunar Denies Violence Allegations, Pledges Better Services for Nepali Workers Giribahadur Sunar denied allegations of violence against women at a parliamentary hearing in Kathmandu and pledged expanded consular services and stronger support for Nepali workers in Saudi Arabia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-s-trade-surplus-reaches-938-billion-in-first-nine-months-of-2026 2026-10-14T16:01:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1696/1791960286_cHINA-20xI.jpg China’s Trade Surplus Reaches $938 Billion in First Nine Months of 2026 China recorded a $938 billion trade surplus in the first nine months of 2026, as September exports rose 36.3 percent on higher shipments of high-technology goods. https://patrukar.com/en/news/health-ministry-directs-government-employees-to-enroll-in-health-insurance 2026-10-14T16:01:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1697/health-food-shafty-ministry-400x220.jpg Health Ministry Directs Government Employees to Enroll in Health Insurance The Ministry of Health and Food Sanitation has asked the ministry responsible for federal affairs and general administration to coordinate and facilitate civil servants’ enrollment in the health insurance program. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mohan-basnet-warns-he-will-confront-those-attacking-nepali-congress 2026-10-14T16:01:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1698/1786706723_mohan-20basnet.jpg Mohan Basnet Warns He Will Confront Those Attacking Nepali Congress Nepali Congress leader Mohan Basnet said he would stand by the party regardless of whether he holds a position and warned opposition leaders and cadres against attacking it. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mustang-goats-go-on-sale-in-sallaghari-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-14T16:13:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1699/chyangra_tkb3KweZ4O.webp Mustang Goats Go on Sale in Sallaghari Ahead of Dashain Traders have begun selling goats brought from Mustang at Sallaghari in Bhaktapur for Dashain, with prices reaching as high as Rs 1,300 per kilogram. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-announces-oil-gas-and-mineral-exploration-in-greenland 2026-10-14T16:31:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1700/trump-400x220.jpg Trump Announces Oil, Gas and Mineral Exploration in Greenland US President Donald Trump says large-scale exploration for oil, gas and minerals will soon begin in Greenland, citing the territory’s resource potential and strategic importance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-shrestha-says-private-firms-could-get-electricity-trading-licence-before-dashain 2026-10-14T16:31:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1701/1791973121_biraj-20028.jpg Minister Shrestha Says Private Firms Could Get Electricity Trading Licence Before Dashain Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha says policy arrangements for private-sector electricity trading are in their final stage, with preparations under way to issue letters of intent and no-objection letters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-deploys-3-506-personnel-for-kathmandu-valley-festival-security 2026-10-14T16:31:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1702/Police-Security-1024x624-1.jpg Nepal Police Deploys 3,506 Personnel for Kathmandu Valley Festival Security Nepal Police has deployed 3,506 personnel across the Kathmandu Valley for security during Dashain, Tihar and Chhath, as part of a nationwide mobilization of 50,458 officers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kapilvastu-trader-attempts-self-immolation-after-police-seize-rice-laden-pickup 2026-10-14T16:43:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1703/amadaha-1024x512.jpg Kapilvastu Trader Attempts Self-Immolation After Police Seize Rice-Laden Pickup A grocery trader in Krishnanagar, Kapilvastu, attempted to set himself on fire after police seized a pickup carrying rice during a market inspection, citing missing documents. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-india-agree-to-expand-cross-border-electricity-trade-capacity 2026-10-14T17:01:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1704/Birajbhakta-shrestha-1.jpg Nepal and India Agree to Expand Cross-Border Electricity Trade Capacity Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha says Nepal and India will increase electricity transfer capacity for imports and exports, while permits for private traders are expected before Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-saudi-arabia-ambassador-giri-bahadur-sunar-denies-allegations 2026-10-14T17:13:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1705/1791975268_33.png Proposed Saudi Arabia Ambassador Giri Bahadur Sunar Denies Allegations Giri Bahadur Sunar, proposed as Nepal’s residential ambassador to Saudi Arabia, has denied allegations of gender-based violence, financial extortion and deportation from Germany. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-nepal-ambassador-to-saudi-arabia-sunar-faces-allegations-at-parliamentary-hearing 2026-10-14T17:31:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1706/photo_0a8ccc6f_JWOTeo6ERK.webp Proposed Nepal Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sunar Faces Allegations at Parliamentary Hearing Lawmakers questioned proposed ambassador Sunar about allegations of domestic violence and financial dealings during a parliamentary hearing. Reports provide no further details about the claims. https://patrukar.com/en/news/google-to-give-200-european-researchers-access-to-advanced-ai 2026-10-14T17:31:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1707/google_6tlCEEjZ5J.webp Google to Give 200 European Researchers Access to Advanced AI Google announced that 200 researchers across Europe will gain access to its most advanced AI models and scientific tools to support research, innovation and technological competitiveness. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-army-chief-ashok-raj-sigdel-returns-from-official-uk-visit 2026-10-14T17:43:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1708/ashok-sigdel_BAzxDEKU7u.webp Nepal Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel Returns from Official UK Visit Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel returned to Nepal on Wednesday after an official visit to the United Kingdom, where he met senior British military officials and observed the Infantry Battle School. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-chamber-and-south-african-ambassador-discuss-trade-cooperation 2026-10-14T17:43:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1709/ncc-news_pic_2_ashwin-28_mtD3q4f2DI.webp Nepal Chamber and South African Ambassador Discuss Trade Cooperation Nepal Chamber of Commerce President Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal and South African Ambassador Anil Suklal discussed opportunities to expand bilateral trade, investment and private-sector cooperation in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-ambassadors-present-credentials-to-president-ram-chandra-paudel 2026-10-14T18:01:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1710/whatsapp-image-2026-10-14-at-152703_ZDfDHHDWDe.webp New Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Ram Chandra Paudel Newly appointed ambassadors of various countries presented their credentials to President Ram Chandra Paudel at Shital Niwas in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Indonesia’s non-resident ambassador, Listiyowati, was among them. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-calls-for-stronger-bimstec-cooperation-against-transnational-crime 2026-10-14T18:01:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1711/sudhan_WIwDzHW4oi.webp Nepal Calls for Stronger BIMSTEC Cooperation Against Transnational Crime Home Minister Sudhan Gurung urged BIMSTEC members to improve information sharing, use technology and establish joint mechanisms to tackle cross-border crime and disasters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fire-at-south-korean-chemical-factory-prompts-evacuation-of-7-000-workers 2026-10-14T18:01:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1712/fire-original.jpg Fire at South Korean Chemical Factory Prompts Evacuation of 7,000 Workers A fire at a chemical factory in Ulsan, South Korea, led to the evacuation of about 7,000 workers from a nearby petrochemical construction site. No casualties were reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-in-kathmandu-for-allegedly-harassing-public-transport-passengers 2026-10-14T18:01:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1713/arrest2019-07-04-01-53-38-1024x489.jpeg Three Arrested in Kathmandu for Allegedly Harassing Public Transport Passengers Police arrested three men in Kathmandu on charges of indecent behaviour after they allegedly pressured passengers to board vehicles and demanded money from drivers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/colombia-opens-embassy-to-israel-in-jerusalem 2026-10-14T18:13:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1714/colombia-flag_zaIeyqLrZj.jpg Colombia Opens Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem Colombia has formally inaugurated its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, joining a limited group of countries with embassies in the city. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israeli-strikes-continue-across-southern-lebanon-nna-reports 2026-10-14T18:13:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1715/lebnan_WZcGKJRXu4.jpg Israeli Strikes Continue Across Southern Lebanon, NNA Reports Lebanon’s National News Agency reported artillery, machine-gun fire and explosions in several areas of southern Lebanon on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hearings-completed-for-13-ambassadorial-nominees-endorsement-decision-pending 2026-10-14T18:31:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1716/Ambassadors-1024x569.jpeg Hearings Completed for 13 Ambassadorial Nominees, Endorsement Decision Pending Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee completed hearings for nominees to ambassadorial posts in 13 countries on Wednesday, but has not yet decided whether to endorse their appointments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chief-of-army-staff-sigdel-returns-to-nepal-after-official-uk-visit 2026-10-14T18:31:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1717/sigdel--1791977194.jpg Chief of Army Staff Sigdel Returns to Nepal After Official UK Visit Chief of Army Staff Sigdel has returned to Nepal after completing an official visit to the United Kingdom. Reports did not provide further details of the trip. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-telecom-sim-cards-to-be-delivered-to-homes-through-postal-service 2026-10-14T18:31:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1718/bikram-timilsina_jzCqYIJlHF.webp Nepal Telecom SIM Cards to Be Delivered to Homes Through Postal Service Nepal has launched Postal-SIM Service, enabling customers to apply online for a new prepaid Nepal Telecom SIM card, receive it at a chosen location and track its delivery. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-unveils-candidate-selection-framework-for-local-polls 2026-10-14T18:31:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1719/rsp-sachiwalaya-meeting-4-asoj-1024x512.jpg Rastriya Swatantra Party Unveils Candidate Selection Framework for Local Polls The Rastriya Swatantra Party has made public a 29-point framework for selecting local election candidates, promising a lawful four-stage process and prohibiting financial manipulation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-seeks-clarification-from-two-sudurpaschim-lawmakers-removes-pathak-as-committee-chair 2026-10-14T18:32:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1720/sudur-mantri-1024x512.jpg UML Seeks Clarification From Two Sudurpaschim Lawmakers, Removes Pathak as Committee Chair The CPN-UML has sought explanations from two Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly lawmakers over their boycott of the budget endorsement meeting and decided to remove Dharmaraj Pathak as chair of the Social Development Committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-seeks-rs-559-72-billion-for-reconstruction-of-504-projects 2026-10-14T18:32:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1721/1787846406_Bhotekoshi_Flood-20-1-.jpg Nepal Seeks Rs 559.72 Billion for Reconstruction of 504 Projects The government has forwarded 504 post-disaster recovery and reconstruction projects, with a proposed budget of Rs 559.72 billion, to the Ministry of Finance for endorsement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bans-import-and-new-production-of-47-medicines 2026-10-14T18:32:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1722/ausadhi-Bibhag1-400x220.jpg Nepal Bans Import and New Production of 47 Medicines The Department of Drug Administration has cancelled key licences and registrations for 47 medicines that it says fail to meet the World Health Organization’s international TRS criteria. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-proposes-rs-559-72-billion-to-rebuild-504-disaster-hit-projects 2026-10-14T18:32:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1723/rastriya-bipad-jokhim-nyunikaran_aeophb8pd5_FLk4WDHs23.jpg Government Proposes Rs 559.72 Billion to Rebuild 504 Disaster-Hit Projects The government has proposed NPR 559.72 billion for reconstruction and rehabilitation of 504 projects damaged by floods and other disasters across Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-shrestha-announces-lower-tariffs-for-high-electricity-consumers 2026-10-14T18:32:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1724/biraj-bhakta-shrestha_wNpaSz6LJi.webp Minister Shrestha Announces Lower Tariffs for High Electricity Consumers Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha says the government is developing a mechanism under which customers who use more electricity would pay lower tariffs, with the aim of increasing consumption. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-spokesperson-kharel-urges-stronger-public-ties-ahead-of-local-elections 2026-10-14T18:32:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1725/jagadish-kharel_AnYKOLnSX2.webp RSP Spokesperson Kharel Urges Stronger Public Ties Ahead of Local Elections Rastriya Swatantra Party spokesperson Jagadish Kharel says the party must deepen contact with voters and select local election candidates transparently and on merit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-hands-over-temporary-shelters-to-18-flood-hit-families-in-nuwakot 2026-10-14T18:32:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1726/kp-oli_UAl6HzMGPD.webp Oli Hands Over Temporary Shelters to 18 Flood-Hit Families in Nuwakot CPN-UML chairman KP Sharma Oli handed over temporary shelters equipped with toilets, electricity and water to 18 flood-affected families in Piplatar, Nuwakot. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-monsoon-withdraws-12-days-later-than-average 2026-10-14T18:32:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1727/Flood-1791969301.webp Nepal’s Monsoon Withdraws 12 Days Later Than Average Nepal’s monsoon fully withdrew on October 14, 2026, 12 days after the average withdrawal date, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/siddhartha-bank-agm-approves-20-percent-dividend-for-fy-2082-83 2026-10-14T18:32:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1728/agm_siddhartha-1024x503.jpg Siddhartha Bank AGM Approves 20 Percent Dividend for FY 2082/83 Siddhartha Bank Limited’s 25th Annual General Meeting approved a 20 percent dividend for ordinary shareholders, comprising 10 percent bonus shares and 10 percent cash. https://patrukar.com/en/news/machhapuchchhre-bank-agm-approves-6-dividend-re-elects-roshan-kc-as-chairman 2026-10-14T18:34:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-envoy-dr-mancha-kumari-jha-pledges-stronger-nepal-sri-lanka-ties 2026-10-14T18:37:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1729/manchala-kumari-jha_npl-04_Fi5vCvHs3w.webp Proposed Envoy Dr Mancha Kumari Jha Pledges Stronger Nepal-Sri Lanka Ties Dr Mancha Kumari Jha presented her work plan to Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee, pledging to expand trade, investment, air connectivity, tourism and cultural ties with Sri Lanka. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-dubai-flight-tickets-open-for-one-year-of-bookings 2026-10-14T18:37:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1730/flydubai-1790843326.JPG Pokhara–Dubai Flight Tickets Open for One Year of Bookings Bookings have opened for a full year of flights on the Pokhara–Dubai route, according to reports published on 14 October 2026. Airline, schedule and fare details were not provided. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-issues-autumn-climbing-permits-to-1-098-climbers-from-71-countries 2026-10-14T18:37:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1731/manaslu_21790071001--1-_jkVT5W6Om5.webp Nepal Issues Autumn Climbing Permits to 1,098 Climbers From 71 Countries Nepal’s Department of Tourism says 1,098 climbers from 71 countries have so far received permits to climb 41 mountains during the 2026 autumn season, generating more than Rs 28 crore in revenue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-objects-to-india-naming-28-places-in-ladakh 2026-10-14T18:37:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1732/1791909475_Modi-20vs-20Xi.jpg China Objects to India Naming 28 Places in Ladakh China objected after India named 28 places in Ladakh and included them on its official map. India said Ladakh is an integral part of the country and that the naming would not change anything. https://patrukar.com/en/news/japan-pm-sanae-takaichi-says-housework-adds-three-to-four-hours-to-her-day 2026-10-14T18:37:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1733/Sanae-1768870819.webp Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Says Housework Adds Three to Four Hours to Her Day Japan's first woman prime minister told parliament that household chores make her daily schedule longer than those of her male predecessors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-one-million-australian-young-people-receive-mental-health-support 2026-10-14T18:38:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1734/news_20inkhwd4gc-original.jpg Over One Million Australian Young People Receive Mental Health Support More than one million young people in Australia have received mental health services through support centres operating across the country, as reports point to growing mental health challenges among youth. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-sri-lanka-ambassador-manchalakumari-jha-says-she-opposes-reservation 2026-10-14T18:38:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1735/manchala-kumari-jha_npl-08_T5DY7uOGw5.webp Proposed Sri Lanka Ambassador Manchalakumari Jha Says She Opposes Reservation Dr. Manchalakumari Jha told a parliamentary hearing committee at Singha Durbar that her proposed appointment as Nepal’s ambassador to Sri Lanka was based on merit and educational qualifications, not reservation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russian-strikes-damage-us-companies-in-ukraine-as-trump-administration-stays-silent 2026-10-14T18:38:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1736/ukr_Sr4yF0hDBR.webp Russian Strikes Damage US Companies in Ukraine as Trump Administration Stays Silent Russian drone and missile attacks have damaged facilities belonging to American companies in Ukraine, including a Coca-Cola plant and a McDonald’s storage facility. The Trump administration had not publicly responded to the strikes, reported on October 14, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-vice-chair-madhu-acharya-calls-for-merit-based-party-decisions 2026-10-14T18:38:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1737/madhu-aacharya-1024x552.png Nepali Congress Vice Chair Madhu Acharya Calls for Merit-Based Party Decisions Newly elected Nepali Congress Vice Chair Madhu Acharya says party decisions, including ticket distribution, should follow fair procedures rather than personal influence. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-nepal-ambassador-giribahadur-sunar-acknowledges-past-relationship-at-hearing 2026-10-14T18:38:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1738/giri-bahadur-sunar-saudi-arabia_npl-04_ME1vl9Rlqe.webp Proposed Nepal Ambassador Giribahadur Sunar Acknowledges Past Relationship at Hearing Giribahadur Sunar, Nepal’s proposed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, told the Parliamentary Hearing Committee that a dispute with a woman who accused him of sexual violence was a phone quarrel linked to a relationship 13 years ago. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-committee-approves-10-ambassador-nominees-rejects-sunar 2026-10-14T19:12:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1739/rajdut-anumodan_9tSgVr4sg2.webp Nepal Committee Approves 10 Ambassador Nominees, Rejects Sunar Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee approved proposed ambassadors for 10 countries at a Kathmandu meeting on October 14, 2026, and rejected nominee Sunar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-committee-approves-10-proposed-ambassadors-for-10-countries 2026-10-14T19:13:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1740/Manchala-jha-1791958887.jpg Nepal Committee Approves 10 Proposed Ambassadors for 10 Countries A parliamentary committee has endorsed 10 of the 13 names proposed for ambassadorial posts, according to reports published on 14 October 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-orders-immediate-recall-of-substandard-swasthya-shree-mustard-oil 2026-10-14T19:29:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1741/untitled-1_ChBErm4e6X.webp Nepal Orders Immediate Recall of Substandard Swasthya Shree Mustard Oil Nepal’s Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has ordered the immediate market withdrawal of Swasthya Shree mustard oil after laboratory tests found it below quality standards. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ten-foreign-nationals-arrested-in-kathmandu-for-illegal-entry 2026-10-14T19:41:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1742/1791984198_New-20Project-20-31-.jpg Ten Foreign Nationals Arrested in Kathmandu for Illegal Entry The Armed Police Force Nepal’s Intelligence Bureau arrested 10 foreign nationals accused of entering Nepal illegally and hiding at various locations in Kathmandu. They were handed over to the Immigration Department for investigation and legal action. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-home-minister-sudan-gurung-meets-india-s-s-jaishankar-in-new-delhi 2026-10-14T19:42:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1743/sudhan-1024x500-1.jpg Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung Meets India’s S. Jaishankar in New Delhi Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing bilateral relations and recent floods and landslides in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-hearing-committee-rejects-sunar-as-proposed-ambassador-to-saudi-arabia 2026-10-14T19:42:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1744/1000271947-1791984644.jpg Parliamentary Hearing Committee Rejects Sunar as Proposed Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee has rejected Giribahadur Sunar’s proposed appointment as ambassador to Saudi Arabia, leaving the post unfilled. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-deports-24-south-koreans-over-proselytising-on-tourist-visas 2026-10-14T20:13:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1745/south-korea-nagarik.jpg Nepal Deports 24 South Koreans Over Proselytising on Tourist Visas Nepal has deported 24 South Korean nationals arrested in Morang for Christian proselytising and pastor-training activities while on tourist visas. Each was fined Rs 50,000 and barred from entering Nepal for three years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-ambassador-to-malaysia-kharel-s-name-rejected 2026-10-14T20:13:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1746/chudamani-kharel_nct_H7POlapiEj.webp Proposed Ambassador to Malaysia Kharel's Name Rejected Nepali news outlets reported on 14 October 2026 that the name of Kharel, proposed as Nepal's ambassador to Malaysia, had been rejected. The reports did not identify the reasons or the decision-making body. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-approves-ambassador-nominees-to-china-india-us-and-germany 2026-10-14T20:15:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1747/rajdut-anumodan_9tSgVr4sg2.webp Government Approves Ambassador Nominees to China, India, US and Germany Reports from Kathmandu say the government approved recommended ambassador nominees for China, India, the United States and Germany. Several ambassadors-designate also pledged to address outstanding issues in their host countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-meets-newly-appointed-south-korean-ambassador-park 2026-10-14T20:19:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1748/IMG_1905-400x220.jpeg Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Meets Newly Appointed South Korean Ambassador Park Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met South Korea’s newly appointed ambassador to Nepal, Park Jae kyung, in Kathmandu on Wednesday and expressed Nepal’s willingness to work together for mutual benefit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-deports-24-south-korean-citizens-for-visa-misuse 2026-10-14T20:19:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1749/1748307371_Adhyagaman.jpg Nepal Deports 24 South Korean Citizens for Visa Misuse Nepal deported 24 South Korean citizens after the Department of Immigration said their work and conduct were contrary to the terms of their visas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-mitra-pariyar-stages-tail-protest-against-caste-discrimination-in-kathmandu 2026-10-14T20:19:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1750/mitra-pariyar_LWbR2hyqic.webp Dr Mitra Pariyar Stages ‘Tail Protest’ Against Caste Discrimination in Kathmandu Dr Mitra Pariyar used a satirical tail demonstration and nagara drum performance at a press conference in Kathmandu to call for an end to caste discrimination, untouchability and social inequality. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-proposes-legal-clarity-on-marital-status-as-candidate-criterion 2026-10-14T20:19:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahalaxmi-development-bank-customers-get-up-to-10-discount-at-ktm-city 2026-10-14T20:21:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1751/MLBL-150x150.jpg Mahalaxmi Development Bank Customers Get Up to 10% Discount at KTM City Mahalaxmi Development Bank customers can receive up to 10 percent off clothing and apparel purchases at all 17 KTM City outlets by paying with the bank’s cards or mobile banking. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rasin-maharjan-and-ivana-thapa-claim-under-21-gold-at-nepal-youth-table-tennis-championship 2026-10-14T20:48:03+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/table-tenis_mgAHPVDeie.JPG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Rasin Maharjan and Ivana Thapa Claim Under-21 Gold at Nepal Youth Table Tennis Championship ABM Table Tennis Club players Rasin Maharjan and Ivana Thapa won the boys’ and girls’ under-21 singles gold medals at the Nepal Youth Table Tennis Championship in Kathmandu on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-industry-minister-deepak-kumar-sah-meets-chinese-ambassador-chang-maoming 2026-10-14T20:56:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1752/1000110295-1024x791.jpg Nepal Industry Minister Deepak Kumar Sah Meets Chinese Ambassador Chang Maoming Industry Minister Deepak Kumar Sah and Chinese Ambassador Chang Maoming discussed Nepal-China relations, economic cooperation, trade, investment and international market access for Nepali products. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-ambassadors-present-credentials-to-president-ram-chandra-paudel-in-kathmandu 2026-10-14T21:01:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1753/whatsapp-image-2026-10-14-at-152703_ZDfDHHDWDe.webp New Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Ram Chandra Paudel in Kathmandu New ambassadors from various countries presented their letters of credence to President Ram Chandra Paudel in Kathmandu on October 14, 2026. Indonesian Ambassador Listyowati presented credentials as Indonesia’s non-resident ambassador to Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-calls-for-priority-resettlement-of-bhote-koshi-flood-victims 2026-10-14T21:28:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1754/1791983487_kp-20oli-20-1-.jpg Oli Calls for Priority Resettlement of Bhote Koshi Flood Victims Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged authorities to prioritise resettling people affected by the Bhote Koshi flood, as temporary shelters were handed over to families in Nuwakot. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-pm-sharif-reaffirms-support-for-saudi-arabia-s-right-to-self-defence 2026-10-14T21:57:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1755/sahabaj-sarif_ED8OegE1yL.webp Pakistan PM Sharif Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia’s Right to Self-Defence Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Makkah Defence Coalition Secretary-General Nauman Mahmood that Islamabad supports Saudi Arabia’s right to self-defence and remains committed to its sovereignty and security. https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-jhapa-businesses-fined-rs-515-000-for-consumer-rights-violations 2026-10-14T22:04:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1756/cdo-office-jhapa-400x220.jpg Five Jhapa Businesses Fined Rs 515,000 for Consumer Rights Violations Jhapa’s District Administration Office imposed fines totalling Rs 515,000 after market monitoring found expired cattle feed, inedible sour products, ice cream in unauthorised foreign packaging and fencing wire sold at abnormal prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khagendra-sunar-calls-for-impartial-probe-offers-to-step-aside 2026-10-14T22:27:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1757/khagendra-sunar-1024x683.jpg Khagendra Sunar Calls for Impartial Probe, Offers to Step Aside House of Representatives member Khagendra Sunar has asked for a thorough, impartial investigation into allegations against him, saying he is ready to cooperate and step aside if necessary. https://patrukar.com/en/news/energy-ministry-publishes-six-month-progress-report-on-power-irrigation-and-early-warning 2026-10-14T23:00:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1758/biraj_IVgkHlm9Nu.webp Energy Ministry Publishes Six-Month Progress Report on Power, Irrigation and Early Warning Nepal’s Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has published a summary of its achievements during the six months since the current government was formed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-seize-illegal-goods-worth-rs-1-425-million-in-parsa 2026-10-14T23:42:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1759/saman-baramad-e1763018023152-400x220.jpg Armed Police Seize Illegal Goods Worth Rs 1.425 Million in Parsa A team from the Armed Police Force Nepal BOP Dryport recovered illegal goods valued at Rs 1,425,500 from a paddy field in Khalwa, Birgunj Metropolitan City-25. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fifth-national-conference-on-disaster-risk-reduction-concludes-in-lalitpur 2026-10-15T00:30:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1760/P2Kwunhwdk.jpg Fifth National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction Concludes in Lalitpur The fifth National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction has concluded in Lalitpur after examining disaster risk reduction, management and resilience under the slogan “Resilience Begins at Home.” https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-returns-to-nepal-after-three-day-india-visit 2026-10-15T00:31:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1761/1791789434_gurung-20sudan.jpg Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Returns to Nepal After Three-Day India Visit Home Minister Sudhan Gurung returned to Nepal on Wednesday after a three-day visit to India, where he attended a multi-sectoral technical event in New Delhi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kaski-police-take-action-against-898-motorcycles-in-year-long-operation-365 2026-10-15T00:31:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1762/bike_fOonhIn15U.webp Kaski Police Take Action Against 898 Motorcycles in Year-Long Operation 365 Kaski District Police Office says it took legal action against 898 motorcycles during Operation 365, targeting modified bikes accused of causing excessive noise and disturbing public peace. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bulgaria-suspects-possible-russian-role-in-black-sea-drone-attacks-on-commercial-ships 2026-10-15T00:31:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1763/samundra_60p7QvT0Fr.jpg Bulgaria Suspects Possible Russian Role in Black Sea Drone Attacks on Commercial Ships Bulgaria has expressed suspicion that Russia may be involved in drone attacks on four commercial ships in the Black Sea. Two vessels sank and 11 people are reported missing, but no concrete evidence has confirmed Russian involvement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maldives-requires-25-local-ownership-in-key-foreign-investment-sectors 2026-10-15T00:31:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1764/maldives--400x220.jpg Maldives Requires 25% Local Ownership in Key Foreign Investment Sectors The Maldives has revised its foreign investment rules, requiring at least 25 percent Maldivian ownership in specified sectors and reserving some businesses for citizens. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-recommends-more-than-rs-9-billion-for-telecom-imports-and-bandwidth 2026-10-15T00:36:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1765/dursanchar-pradhikarn-doorsanchar_wWXx764AQn.jpg Government Recommends More Than Rs 9 Billion for Telecom Imports and Bandwidth The government has recommended foreign currency approvals exceeding Rs 9 billion for telecommunications equipment imports and bandwidth payments in fiscal year 2081/82. https://patrukar.com/en/news/firdosh-alam-leads-muslim-deputy-general-secretary-vote-count 2026-10-15T00:36:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1766/congress-mat-gadana_wwsL0wmA9E.webp Firdosh Alam Leads Muslim Deputy General Secretary Vote Count Dr. Moh. Firdosh Alam is ahead in the Nepali Congress Muslim Deputy General Secretary race, with 1,007 votes as counting continues in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fifth-day-of-navaratri-skandamata-worshipped-across-nepal 2026-10-15T05:59:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1767/08_22_273363556skandmata-ll_ia44XeDPDA.jpg Fifth Day of Navaratri: Skandamata Worshipped Across Nepal Devotees across Nepal observe Ashwin Shukla Panchami, the fifth day of Sharadiya Navaratri, with traditional worship of Goddess Skandamata and recitations of sacred texts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-banijya-bank-opens-rs-3-billion-6-debenture-for-public-subscription 2026-10-15T06:33:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1768/rbb_TFqL6qzF4g.webp Rastriya Banijya Bank Opens Rs 3 Billion, 6% Debenture for Public Subscription Rastriya Banijya Bank has opened its seven-year 6 percent RBBL Debenture 2089 for public subscription from Ashoj 29. Each unit is priced at Rs 1,000, and applications close on Kartik 10. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fifth-day-of-bada-dashain-observed-across-nepal-with-worship-of-skandamata 2026-10-15T06:34:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1769/skanda-1792023816.jpg Fifth Day of Bada Dashain Observed Across Nepal With Worship of Skandamata Devotees across Nepal are marking the fifth day of Bada Dashain by offering prayers and performing rituals in worship of Skandamata, as the festival continues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/406-drug-related-cases-filed-in-dharan-over-three-fiscal-years 2026-10-15T06:34:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1770/dharan_5SdiOrjzOx.jpg 406 Drug-Related Cases Filed in Dharan Over Three Fiscal Years Area Police Office Dharan data show 406 drug-related cases were filed in the town over three fiscal years, despite control campaigns by police and local levels. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhim-hospital-bhairahawa-to-keep-essential-services-open-during-dashain 2026-10-15T06:34:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1771/Vim-hospital-original.jpg Bhim Hospital Bhairahawa to Keep Essential Services Open During Dashain Bhim Hospital in Bhairahawa, Rupandehi, says essential health services will operate during the Dashain holiday period from Ashoj 31 to Kartik 8, while outpatient services will be suspended. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nrn-infrastructure-plans-rs-1-29975-billion-investment-in-hydropower-and-morang-industry 2026-10-15T06:34:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1772/rathi-ma-lagani_Gne4RoVqvc.webp NRN Infrastructure Plans Rs 1.29975 Billion Investment in Hydropower and Morang Industry NRN Infrastructure and Development Company has decided to invest Rs 1.29975 billion in the 70 MW Dudhkoshi-2 and 63 MW Chujung Khola hydropower projects, and Annapurna Rathi Cables Industries in Morang. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kaligandaki-bridge-linking-ghiring-and-dedhgaun-reopens-after-18-days 2026-10-15T06:46:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1773/WRwQuVdr80.jpg Kaligandaki Bridge Linking Ghiring and Dedhgaun Reopens After 18 Days The concrete bridge over the Kaligandaki River connecting Ghiring in Tanahun and Dedhgaun in Nawalpur has resumed operation after floodwaters washed away both approach roads. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lamjung-kalika-temple-prayers-now-seek-happiness-and-prosperity-for-citizens 2026-10-15T07:14:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1774/XxkYSRnQ2M.jpg Lamjung Kalika Temple Prayers Now Seek Happiness and Prosperity for Citizens Worship at Kalika Bhagawati Temple in Lamjung Durbar includes prayers for the happiness, peace and prosperity of Nepali citizens, continuing a tradition whose stated purpose has changed over time. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-damaged-singa-tatopani-pond-rebuilt-and-reopened-in-myagdi 2026-10-15T07:33:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1775/cbOFUC3O6F.jpg Flood-Damaged Singa Tatopani Pond Rebuilt and Reopened in Myagdi Singa Tatopani pond in Beni Municipality-4, Myagdi, has been rebuilt after flooding in the Myagdi River. Volunteers cleared accumulated debris over 16 days, and bathing resumed on Wednesday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/arsenal-and-barcelona-win-as-viking-bayern-munich-draw-in-champions-league 2026-10-15T07:51:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1776/barca_QHznqgU8yj.webp Arsenal and Barcelona Win as Viking, Bayern Munich Draw in Champions League Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 and Barcelona defeated Galatasaray 4-1 in UEFA Champions League matches played Wednesday morning Nepal time, while Viking and Bayern Munich drew 3-3. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-clearing-house-approves-15-bonus-shares-paid-up-capital-reaches-rs-1-67-billion 2026-10-15T07:51:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1777/15-AGM_NCHL-150x150.jpg Nepal Clearing House Approves 15% Bonus Shares, Paid-Up Capital Reaches Rs 1.67 Billion Nepal Clearing House Limited approved a 15 percent bonus share distribution and a 0.789474 percent cash dividend for tax purposes at its 15th AGM in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kiranbabu-shrestha-leads-gandaki-open-category-in-congress-vote-count 2026-10-15T07:57:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1778/congress-mat-gadana_wwsL0wmA9E.webp Kiranbabu Shrestha Leads Gandaki Open Category in Congress Vote Count Kiranbabu Shrestha leads the open category in the Nepali Congress central-member vote count from Gandaki Province, while Er. Subas Poudel is ahead in the under-35 youth open category. https://patrukar.com/en/news/syangja-agriculture-centre-introduces-modern-machinery-to-reduce-production-costs 2026-10-15T07:57:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1779/goBEEbc3yK.jpg Syangja Agriculture Centre Introduces Modern Machinery to Reduce Production Costs The Agricultural Development Resource Centre in Yabadi, Waling-1, has begun using an advanced rice-harvesting machine as it promotes modern technology to lower rising agricultural costs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/moving-force-vehicle-catches-fire-near-kalikot-district-hospital-completely-destroyed 2026-10-15T08:03:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1780/gadi-original.jpg Moving Force Vehicle Catches Fire Near Kalikot District Hospital, Completely Destroyed A force vehicle travelling from Surkhet towards Nagma in Jumla was completely destroyed by fire near the district hospital in Khandachakra Municipality-1, Kalikot, on Wednesday afternoon. No casualties were reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/psg-beat-manchester-city-4-2-in-champions-league 2026-10-15T08:14:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1781/psg-vs-united_RxuSMS1O9h.webp PSG Beat Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 at City’s home ground, with goals from Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha and Maghnes Akliouche. Erling Haaland scored twice for the hosts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-red-cross-and-bidur-municipality-launch-bhotekoshi-flood-recovery-support 2026-10-15T08:15:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1782/1792029708_sedu-2095.jpg Nepal Red Cross and Bidur Municipality Launch Bhotekoshi Flood Recovery Support The Nepal Red Cross Society and Bidur Municipality have launched relief and recovery programs for Bhotekoshi flood-affected families, including Rs 100,000 in immediate cash assistance per family. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-police-tighten-festival-season-security-checks-on-roads-and-at-bus-parks 2026-10-15T08:26:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1783/chitwan-police_E7SCu3R6EA.jpg Chitwan Police Tighten Festival-Season Security Checks on Roads and at Bus Parks Chitwan police have intensified checks on main roads, at bus parks and in inner areas to curb the movement of narcotics, explosives and illegal goods and reduce crime and road accidents during the festival season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kanchanpur-beat-kailali-by-five-runs-to-reach-u-19-provincial-cricket-final 2026-10-15T08:27:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1784/cricket-ball-bat_rtXFoNjveX.jpg Kanchanpur Beat Kailali by Five Runs to Reach U-19 Provincial Cricket Final Kanchanpur defeated Kailali by five runs at Fapla Sports Ground on Wednesday to secure a place in the Wai-Wai U-19 men's one-day Sudurpaschim Provincial Selection Cricket Tournament final. https://patrukar.com/en/news/health-screening-made-mandatory-at-gaddachauki-border-as-dashain-and-tihar-returnees-arrive-from-india 2026-10-15T08:44:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1785/img_20261009_072237_1_LR2HN2aZWr.webp Health Screening Made Mandatory at Gaddachauki Border as Dashain and Tihar Returnees Arrive from India Nepali citizens returning from India for Dashain and Tihar are crowding Kanchanpur’s Gaddachauki border, where health desks are screening them for six infectious diseases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-finance-minister-tekraj-pachhai-declares-assets-worth-crores 2026-10-15T08:45:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1786/tek-raj-pachai_OjGCCJuGAk.jpg Karnali Finance Minister Tekraj Pachhai Declares Assets Worth Crores Karnali Province minister Tekraj Pachhai’s public property disclosure lists land in 31 places, 70 tola of gold and silver, and shares worth more than Rs 30 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-administration-orders-cleanup-of-bharatpur-airport-premises 2026-10-15T08:56:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1787/bharatpur-airport_7PZ620Exg5.jpg Chitwan Administration Orders Cleanup of Bharatpur Airport Premises After complaints about foul-smelling toilets and irregular cleaning, Chitwan’s district administration monitored Bharatpur Airport and warned the responsible office to improve upkeep. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-rush-builds-in-bajura-markets-as-farmers-harvest-paddy 2026-10-15T08:57:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1788/1792024835_hidu-2098.jpg Dashain Rush Builds in Bajura Markets as Farmers Harvest Paddy Markets and villages across Bajura are growing busier as people return home for Dashain and shop for essentials, while farmers continue harvesting paddy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/west-indies-beat-india-by-24-runs-to-level-t20-series-2-2 2026-10-15T09:27:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1789/west-indies_o5T5JyfJip.webp West Indies Beat India by 24 Runs to Level T20 Series 2-2 Shai Hope’s unbeaten record century and Kimo Paul’s five-wicket haul powered West Indies to a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20 international in Hyderabad, levelling the five-match series at 2-2. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gokul-baskota-welcomes-rejection-of-ambassador-recommendations 2026-10-15T09:27:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1790/1764643619_gokul.png Gokul Baskota Welcomes Rejection of Ambassador Recommendations CPN-UML leader and former minister Gokul Baskota has praised the Parliamentary Hearing Committee for rejecting the government’s recommendations for ambassador appointments, describing the decision as a break from a long-standing grey zone in parliamentary authority. https://patrukar.com/en/news/udayapur-sends-3-120-metric-tons-of-meat-to-other-districts-each-year 2026-10-15T09:27:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1791/red-meat_QXqbV5KXzc.jpg Udayapur Sends 3,120 Metric Tons of Meat to Other Districts Each Year Udayapur produces about 8,000 metric tons of meat annually, with 3,120 metric tons sold and transported to other districts, according to the district livestock service centre. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-seize-illegal-liquor-worth-rs-1-484-million-in-nawalparasi 2026-10-15T09:45:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1792/photo_5be9694e-1-_JkSt4gpNhn.webp Police Seize Illegal Liquor Worth Rs 1.484 Million in Nawalparasi A joint police team seized liquor valued at Rs 1.484 million from 11 large green bags in Susta Rural Municipality-5, Nawalparasi West, during a pre-dawn operation on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/education-ministry-completes-budget-implementation-workshops-in-all-seven-provinces 2026-10-15T09:57:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1793/education-and-sports-ministry_fN03GK47w5.jpg Education Ministry Completes Budget Implementation Workshops in All Seven Provinces The Ministry of Education and Sports has completed three-day orientation and workshop sessions across all seven provinces, focusing on education budget implementation, government programmes and the School Education Act. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-d-b-sunar-leads-dalit-open-central-member-vote-in-nepali-congress-convention 2026-10-15T10:15:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1794/congress-mahamantri-matganana1.jpg Dr D.B. Sunar Leads Dalit Open Central Member Vote in Nepali Congress Convention Dr D.B. Sunar leads the Nepali Congress Dalit open central member vote with 3,160 votes after 6,500 ballots were counted. Eight members from the Dalit cluster have been announced as elected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/health-screening-introduced-at-gaddachauki-border-for-dashain-and-tihar-returnees 2026-10-15T10:27:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1795/Health-Check-at-Nepal-India-Border-Gaddachauki-Kailali-1024x416.jpg Health Screening Introduced at Gaddachauki Border for Dashain and Tihar Returnees Health screening is under way at the Gaddachauki border point in Kanchanpur for Nepalis returning from India for Dashain and Tihar, with travellers tested for six categories of diseases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taxpayer-incentive-gift-programme-sets-ashoj-31-bill-entry-deadline 2026-10-15T10:27:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1796/1792037821_antarik-20rajasko.jpg Taxpayer Incentive Gift Programme Sets Ashoj 31 Bill Entry Deadline The Inland Revenue Department has set Ashoj 31 as the final date for taxpayers to enter eligible purchase bill details. Gift winners will be announced on Kartik 1. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chandra-bhandari-elected-nepali-congress-vice-president-at-15th-general-convention 2026-10-12T12:37:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1370/Chandra-Bhandari-1.jpg Chandra Bhandari Elected Nepali Congress Vice President at 15th General Convention Chandra Bhandari has been elected vice president of the Nepali Congress at its 15th General Convention. He thanked delegates and well-wishers, pledging not to betray their trust. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-president-zardari-declares-emergency-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa 2026-10-12T12:37:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1371/imran-khan_QJC6Mbt5V5.png Pakistan President Zardari Declares Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Asif Ali Zardari declared a state of emergency in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, suspending the provincial government amid ongoing protests. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-preliminary-finding-says-avalanche-caused-budhi-gandaki-flood 2026-10-12T12:37:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1372/budhigandaki-badh-1791682607.jpg Government Preliminary Finding Says Avalanche Caused Budhi Gandaki Flood Nepal's government has preliminarily concluded that an avalanche caused the Budhi Gandaki flood, according to reports published on October 12, 2026. No casualty figures or further details were provided. https://patrukar.com/en/news/postal-stamps-issued-honoring-bise-nagarchi-and-bange-sarki 2026-10-12T12:37:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1373/hulak-ticket-bise-nagarchi-1024x500-1791769082.jpg Postal Stamps Issued Honoring Bise Nagarchi and Bange Sarki Postal stamps honoring historical figures Bise Nagarchi and Bange Sarki have been issued, according to reports carried by Nepali news outlets on October 11-12, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-health-post-and-ward-office-building-inaugurated-in-begma-myagdi 2026-10-12T12:38:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1374/myagdi_Yxx1IewRfU.jpg New Health Post and Ward Office Building Inaugurated in Begma, Myagdi A nine-room, three-storey earthquake-resistant health post and ward office building costing Rs 15 million was inaugurated in Begma, Raghuganga Rural Municipality-1. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhimdatta-ward-chair-gives-nine-years-of-salary-and-allowances-to-elderly-and-disabled-residents 2026-10-12T12:38:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1375/bhim-dutta-_ZTh7h8IhfZ.webp Bhimdatta Ward Chair Gives Nine Years of Salary and Allowances to Elderly and Disabled Residents Ashif Kunwar, ward chair of Bhimdatta Municipality-1 in Kanchanpur, says he has continued for nine years to distribute his salary and allowances to elderly residents and people with disabilities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-general-secretary-election-results-expected-by-afternoon 2026-10-12T12:38:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1376/congress-logo-final-1791082485.jpg Nepali Congress General Secretary Election Results Expected by Afternoon Vote counting for the Nepali Congress general secretary posts is underway, with final results expected to be announced this afternoon. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devotees-throng-maitidevi-temple-on-second-day-of-bada-dashain 2026-10-12T12:38:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1377/M9-1791777047.jpg Devotees Throng Maitidevi Temple on Second Day of Bada Dashain Large numbers of worshippers gathered at Maitidevi Temple throughout the second day of Bada Dashain to seek darshan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bajhang-trader-spends-15-years-away-from-home-during-dashain-and-tihar 2026-10-12T12:38:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1378/dsc0671_11zon_3cTq8KMCch.webp Bajhang Trader Spends 15 Years Away from Home During Dashain and Tihar Ghuran Bahadur Bohara of Saipal Rural Municipality has taken sheep and mountain goats to Pokhara and Kathmandu for trade during the festivals, missing Dashain and Tihar with his family. https://patrukar.com/en/news/seven-photo-journalists-honoured-at-nfpj-annual-general-assembly 2026-10-12T12:38:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1379/whatsapp-image-2026-10-10-at-134844_0sdqPiuHyM.webp Seven Photo Journalists Honoured at NFPJ Annual General Assembly The National Photo Journalists Group Nepal honoured seven photo journalists at its 29th annual general assembly in Hattisar, Kathmandu, where members also discussed professional development, rights, copyright and financial self-reliance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/when-is-a-blood-sugar-rise-after-eating-normal-and-when-should-it-cause-concern 2026-10-12T12:38:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1380/blood-sugar_VIMxf8CSDv.webp When Is a Blood Sugar Rise After Eating Normal, and When Should It Cause Concern? A Ratopati explainer addresses growing public discussion about blood sugar, explaining that a slight rise after eating is a normal bodily process while examining when a spike may warrant concern. https://patrukar.com/en/news/first-song-from-bhuwan-k-c-s-film-batulo-jun-released 2026-10-12T12:38:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1381/batulo-jun-400x220.jpeg First Song from Bhuwan K.C.’s Film Batulo Jun Released The film’s first song, “Mero Man Choryau Sutukkai,” was released on Ghatasthapana and features Anmol K.C. with debut actress Prinsi Khatiwada. https://patrukar.com/en/news/crowds-flock-to-sunsari-s-somabare-market-to-buy-goats-for-dashain 2026-10-12T12:38:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1382/khasi_nIMTSd1BNa.webp Crowds Flock to Sunsari’s Somabare Market to Buy Goats for Dashain Buyers from different local units of Sunsari gathered at Somabare market in Inaruwa-3 on Monday, the day after Ghatasthapana, with goat prices ranging from Rs 2,000 to Rs 50,000. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fourth-national-industrial-trade-fair-to-be-held-in-tilottama 2026-10-12T12:38:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1383/byapar-mela_diYnSlaMpI.webp Fourth National Industrial Trade Fair to Be Held in Tilottama The Tilottama Chamber of Commerce and Industry will organise the fourth National Industrial Trade Fair in Manigram, Rupandehi, from Mangsir 3 to Mangsir 16, targeting more than 500,000 visitors and transactions worth Rs 120 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/all-community-schools-in-khairang-hatuwagadhi-4-get-boundary-walls 2026-10-12T12:39:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1384/R6I8SMszaW.jpg All Community Schools in Khairang, Hatuwagadhi-4 Get Boundary Walls The Ward 4 office of Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality has completed boundary walls at all community schools in Khairang, Bhojpur, to protect school property and support a safer, well-managed learning environment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-nepali-congress-general-secretary-pradeep-poudel-pledges-to-unite-party 2026-10-12T12:42:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1385/pradip-poudel-1776912181.jpg New Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradeep Poudel Pledges to Unite Party Newly elected Nepali Congress General Secretary Pradeep Poudel says he will work to make the party strong, dynamic and united, urging members to move beyond bitterness from internal competition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jeep-safari-resumes-in-chitwan-national-park-after-monsoon-road-repairs 2026-10-12T12:43:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1386/jungle-safari-640x360.jpg Jeep Safari Resumes in Chitwan National Park After Monsoon Road Repairs Jeep safari services restarted at Chitwan National Park on October 9 after monsoon damage was repaired and park roads cleared. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nainsingh-mahar-says-nepali-congress-change-drive-goes-beyond-party-posts 2026-10-12T13:01:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1387/nain-singh_DApeJryQCz.jpg Nainsingh Mahar Says Nepali Congress Change Drive Goes Beyond Party Posts After losing the general secretary contest at the 15th Nepali Congress General Convention, Nainsingh Mahar said his campaign for party rebuilding and broader change will continue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shuklaphanta-national-park-reopens-jungle-safari-for-dashain-and-tihar-visitors 2026-10-12T13:01:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1388/saf-1782875837.webp Shuklaphanta National Park Reopens Jungle Safari for Dashain and Tihar Visitors Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur has resumed jungle safari services for the festive season, but heavy rainfall means only its main route is operating. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-traffic-police-intensify-festive-travel-safety-campaign 2026-10-12T13:13:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1389/1776307778_traffic.jpg Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Intensify Festive Travel Safety Campaign Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley are stepping up public awareness efforts ahead of Dashain and Tihar, aiming to reduce road accidents as vehicle and passenger movement is expected to rise. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-shah-urges-newly-graduated-police-inspectors-to-resist-pressure-and-personal-interest 2026-10-12T13:13:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1390/845531086_1035834239481617_6175325798949679600_n_x7sWzjoGxV.webp PM Shah Urges Newly Graduated Police Inspectors to Resist Pressure and Personal Interest Prime Minister Balendra Shah told graduates of the 184th Basic Police Inspector Training group to perform their duties without political pressure, outside influence or personal gain, stressing honesty and discipline. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maladhunga-bridge-reopens-after-15-days-restoring-western-nepal-traffic 2026-10-12T13:31:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1391/maldhunga-pul_npl-4_c8azudqWgz.webp Maladhunga Bridge Reopens After 15 Days, Restoring Western Nepal Traffic The bridge linking Baglung and Parbat reopened on 12 October after flood damage and repairs to its washed-away approach road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-offers-to-support-saudi-yemen-dialogue-amid-rising-tensions 2026-10-12T13:31:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1392/abbas-araghchi_1iS7G6wLwH.webp Iran Offers to Support Saudi-Yemen Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan that Tehran is ready to help advance dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen and support a political solution to the conflict. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-home-minister-sudhan-gurung-departs-for-bimstec-meeting-in-india 2026-10-12T13:31:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1393/sudan-gurung-1024x500-1.jpg Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Departs for BIMSTEC Meeting in India Home Minister Sudhan Gurung left Kathmandu on October 12 to attend a BIMSTEC meeting in India, after discussing Nepal-India trade and border management with industrialists and business leaders. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maldhunga-bridge-reopens-after-15-days-of-flood-damage-repairs 2026-10-12T13:31:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1394/Maldhunga-bridge.jpg Maldhunga Bridge Reopens After 15 Days of Flood-Damage Repairs The Maldhunga Bridge linking Baglung and Parbat districts on the Mid-Hill Highway reopened on Monday morning after repairs to its flood-damaged approach road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khotang-journalists-union-starts-rs-3-000-monthly-pension-for-senior-journalists 2026-10-12T13:31:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1395/1791788765_dru-20dru-2098.jpg Khotang Journalists’ Union Starts Rs 3,000 Monthly Pension for Senior Journalists The Nepal Journalists Association’s Khotang branch has begun a monthly pension scheme for senior journalists, with Krishna Acharya named as its first recipient. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-envoy-nischalnath-pandey-pledges-economic-partnership-with-india 2026-10-12T13:42:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1396/nischalnath-pandey_XgbHBWi1O1.webp Proposed Envoy Nischalnath Pandey Pledges Economic Partnership with India Dr. Nischalnath Pandey presented his work plan to Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee, pledging to prioritise economic diplomacy, reduce the trade deficit and strengthen bilateral mechanisms with India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-nepali-ambassador-to-india-nischalnath-pande-pledges-economic-diplomacy 2026-10-12T13:43:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1397/NishchalNPandey_20220330151619-1791637147.webp Proposed Nepali Ambassador to India Nischalnath Pande Pledges Economic Diplomacy Dr. Nischalnath Pande says he will work to make Nepal-India relations more focused on economic diplomacy, regular high-level visits, resolving bilateral disputes, connectivity and border security. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-departs-for-india-visit 2026-10-12T14:00:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1398/sudhan_6mytbtlDWT.webp Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Departs for India Visit Nepali news outlets reported on 12 October 2026 that Home Minister Sudhan Gurung had departed for a visit to India, but provided no further details. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-hearing-committee-seeks-complaints-on-four-supreme-court-nominees 2026-10-12T14:01:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1399/samsadeya-400x220.jpg Parliamentary Hearing Committee Seeks Complaints on Four Supreme Court Nominees The Parliamentary Hearing Committee will invite public complaints for 10 days against four people recommended by the Judicial Council for appointment as Supreme Court justices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-intercepted-houthi-drone-and-ballistic-missile 2026-10-12T14:13:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1400/saudi-arabia-2560x1248_uclhhbcdax_c3lQSKIg55.jpg Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Intercepted Houthi Drone and Ballistic Missile The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone over Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and also reported a ballistic missile launched toward the kingdom. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-chief-karki-warns-inspectors-against-abuse-of-office 2026-10-12T14:13:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1401/converted_image--59--original.jpg Nepal Police Chief Karki Warns Inspectors Against Abuse of Office Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki urged police inspectors in training to reject personal interests, undue influence and misuse of authority, warning that such conduct could damage the organisation's reputation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/complaint-seeks-to-halt-jigyan-kumar-thapa-s-appointment-as-nepal-s-ambassador-to-japan 2026-10-12T14:13:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1402/rajdut-sunuwai-1_h09jxtql7F.webp Complaint Seeks to Halt Jigyan Kumar Thapa’s Appointment as Nepal’s Ambassador to Japan A Nepali resident in Japan has asked the Parliamentary Hearing Committee to investigate proposed ambassador Jigyan Kumar Thapa’s alleged permanent residency and assets in Japan before approving his appointment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/el-nino-pushes-pacific-sea-surface-temperature-to-record-high 2026-10-12T14:31:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1403/el-nino-original.jpg El Niño Pushes Pacific Sea Surface Temperature to Record High Copernicus says sea surface temperatures in the Pacific's Nino 3.4 monitoring region reached a record high last September during a powerful El Niño, prompting warnings of a possible global temperature record in 2027. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-lawmakers-press-proposed-ambassador-pandey-on-india-ties 2026-10-12T14:31:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1404/1791790710-jivcl_3eY3cIDFUB.webp UML Lawmakers Press Proposed Ambassador Pandey on India Ties At a parliamentary hearing in Singha Durbar on October 12, UML lawmakers asked proposed Nepali ambassador to India Dr. Nischal Nath Pandey about plans for the border dispute, the EPG report and the trade deficit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/security-personnel-withdrawn-from-cpn-uml-central-office 2026-10-12T14:31:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1405/uml-office_Eav5R1v7fo.jpg Security Personnel Withdrawn from CPN-UML Central Office The CPN-UML says all security personnel stationed at its central office were removed from Monday, while party leader Acharya says the government has not formally informed the party about the decision. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-sets-aside-rs-32-5-million-for-badimalika-cable-car-study-over-rs-90-million-for-khaptad 2026-10-12T14:31:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1406/sudur-budget_6bmfPR0FGu.webp Sudurpashchim Sets Aside Rs 32.5 Million for Badimalika Cable Car Study, Over Rs 90 Million for Khaptad Sudurpashchim Province has allocated Rs 32.5 million for a feasibility study on a proposed cable car in Badimalika, Bajura, and more than Rs 90 million for infrastructure in Khaptad. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-rejects-latest-us-proposal-to-end-middle-east-war-warns-of-infrastructure-targets 2026-10-12T14:43:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1407/US-iran-flags_pO0k7jMs8n.jpg Iran Rejects Latest US Proposal to End Middle East War, Warns of Infrastructure Targets Iran has called the latest US response aimed at ending the Middle East war inadequate and warned that further escalation could put regional data centres, communication cables and AI-related infrastructure at risk. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pratima-gautam-takes-wide-lead-in-nepali-congress-women-s-joint-general-secretary-race 2026-10-12T14:43:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1408/pratima-nanu_Si4t3JGILZ.webp Pratima Gautam Takes Wide Lead in Nepali Congress Women’s Joint General Secretary Race Pratima Gautam led Nanu Bastola by 1,042 votes in the count for women’s joint general secretary at the 15th Nepali Congress General Convention, with 1,990 votes counted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pramod-kharel-and-parampara-band-perform-at-perth-nepal-festival 2026-10-12T15:01:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1409/844757217_2371816530022288_7080162455167285918_n-1024x576.jpg Pramod Kharel and Parampara Band Perform at Perth Nepal Festival Singer Pramod Kharel and Pramod and Parampara performed at the Nepal Festival in Perth on October 10, 2026, drawing thousands of Nepali attendees despite cold, drizzly weather. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-members-appointed-to-nepal-s-health-insurance-board 2026-10-12T15:01:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1410/1791791912_bima.jpg Three Members Appointed to Nepal’s Health Insurance Board Santoshi Paudel, Nijan Upadhyay and Tanvir Ahred Mikrani have taken the oath of office and secrecy after being appointed to vacant positions on the Health Insurance Board. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pension-patta-leads-nepali-box-office-with-more-than-rs-90-million 2026-10-12T15:01:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1411/1791788239_1.jpg Pension Patta Leads Nepali Box Office With More Than Rs 90 Million The Film Development Board has published box office figures for nine Nepali films in theatres, covering earnings through Sunday, Ashoj 25. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-s-real-strength-lies-in-public-trust-igp-karki-says 2026-10-12T15:31:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1412/dan-bahadur_0StUSIxnDh.webp Nepal Police’s Real Strength Lies in Public Trust, IGP Karki Says Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki says citizen trust is Nepal Police’s real strength, calling for a technology-friendly, transparent and professional police organisation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-hearing-held-for-nepal-s-proposed-ambassador-to-china-kalyan-raj-sharma 2026-10-12T15:43:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1413/kalyan-shrma-china-ambasdor-1024x512.jpg Parliamentary Hearing Held for Nepal’s Proposed Ambassador to China Kalyan Raj Sharma Kalyan Raj Sharma told lawmakers he would seek practical benefits from China while maintaining political trust during his ambassadorial hearing in Singha Durbar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-vote-counting-underway-in-kathmandu 2026-10-12T15:49:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1414/matgadana-1024x500-1.jpg Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Vote Counting Underway in Kathmandu Vote counting is continuing in Kathmandu for the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention, with Ram Hari Khatiwada and Ajay Babu Siwakoti leading the open joint general secretary race after 1,989 votes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chameliko-poi-and-changul-record-weak-box-office-performance 2026-10-12T16:01:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1415/film_mnicrpetsp_hoY2tHU43O.webp Chameliko Poi and Changul Record Weak Box Office Performance The Film Development Board's Cinepa report, covering collections through Ashoj 25, shows weak box office performance for films Chameliko Poi and Changul. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jelio-launches-four-electric-scooters-and-opens-showroom-in-nepal 2026-10-12T16:12:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1416/whatsapp-image-2026-10-12-at-155127_7QHTE6LLrx.webp Jelio Launches Four Electric Scooters and Opens Showroom in Nepal Indian electric scooter brand Jelio launched four models in Kathmandu on October 12, 2026, and announced festive-season discounts of up to Rs 15,000. https://patrukar.com/en/news/alaichi-price-falls-to-rs-84-000-per-man-in-taplejung 2026-10-12T16:19:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1417/aalaichi-photo-e1582420579826_lXBPnpHRb2.jpg Alaichi Price Falls to Rs 84,000 per Man in Taplejung New large cardamom is trading at Rs 84,000 per 40-kg man in Taplejung, down from Rs 96,000 at the start of the season as fresh produce reaches the market. https://patrukar.com/en/news/robert-e-hall-and-michael-woodford-win-2026-nobel-prize-in-economics 2026-10-12T16:31:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1418/6e1dd9b0-c61c-11f1-bc2e-018d645d8d21.jpg Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford jointly receive the 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-shopping-crowds-swell-in-kathmandu-s-asan-and-indrachowk-markets 2026-10-12T16:43:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1419/kinmel_D8GX58kibC.webp Dashain Shopping Crowds Swell in Kathmandu’s Asan and Indrachowk Markets As Bada Dashain gets underway, shoppers from across the Kathmandu Valley and nearby areas are crowding Asan and Indrachowk for festival essentials, clothes, shoes and puja items, while reporting higher prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stakeholders-urge-nepal-to-include-special-purpose-schools-in-education-act 2026-10-12T16:43:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1420/ggg-400x220.jpg Stakeholders Urge Nepal to Include Special-Purpose Schools in Education Act Stakeholders at a Ministry of Education and Sports discussion in Singha Durbar called for special-purpose schools to be included in the education act and allowed to operate autonomously and effectively. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-us-ambassador-chiranjang-thapa-pledges-diaspora-focused-diplomacy 2026-10-12T17:01:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1421/chiranjung-thapa_Gog8MC1xTU.webp Proposed US Ambassador Chiranjang Thapa Pledges Diaspora-Focused Diplomacy Chiranjang Thapa told Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee that he would mobilize the skills and resources of more than 250,000 Nepalis in the United States and use bilateral ties to support economic prosperity and diplomatic coordination. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-seize-more-than-1-000-kg-of-marijuana-in-udayapur-arrest-one 2026-10-12T17:01:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1422/gaja-baramad-2-1024x577-1.jpg Police Seize More Than 1,000 kg of Marijuana in Udayapur, Arrest One Police recovered about 1,050 kg of marijuana in two operations in Udayapur, including 940 kg from an abandoned pickup in Chargare, and arrested a 22-year-old man near Saguri Bridge. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nato-to-warn-russia-of-alliance-s-ability-to-resist-attack-at-warsaw-conference 2026-10-12T17:43:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1423/sena-400x220.jpg NATO to Warn Russia of Alliance’s Ability to Resist Attack at Warsaw Conference NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich is set to present the alliance’s “victory doctrine” at a security conference in Warsaw, as NATO warns of growing security challenges from Russia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sobita-gautam-pledges-investment-friendly-legal-reforms-in-chitwan 2026-10-12T18:01:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1424/converted_image--63--original.jpg Minister Sobita Gautam Pledges Investment-Friendly Legal Reforms in Chitwan Law Minister Sobita Gautam says the government will amend unclear laws to reduce administrative hassles and create a more investment-friendly environment, responding to concerns raised by Chitwan industrialists. https://patrukar.com/en/news/garima-development-bank-approves-20-dividend-at-20th-agm 2026-10-12T18:30:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/insight-technology-wins-asia-oceania-regional-digital-ai-award 2026-10-12T18:31:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1425/Award-1791774042.jpg Insight Technology Wins Asia-Oceania Regional Digital AI Award Insight Technology has received the Asia-Oceania Regional Digital AI Award and an AI in Cyber Security Award, according to a company press release. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ist-college-community-donates-rs-505-000-to-flood-affected-citizens 2026-10-12T18:31:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1426/839805720_1074404148829759_5238355532377182828_ndd-original.jpg IST College Community Donates Rs 505,000 to Flood-Affected Citizens Students, staff and management of Kathmandu's International School of Tourism and Hotel Management contributed Rs 505,000 for people affected by floods in the Bhote Koshi, Kali Gandaki and Budhi Gandaki rivers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/world-arthritis-day-nearly-three-million-nepalis-affected-doctors-warn 2026-10-12T18:31:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1427/bath_rog_hEq8NuwGLo.jpg World Arthritis Day: Nearly Three Million Nepalis Affected, Doctors Warn Doctors in Kathmandu say nearly three million Nepalis suffer from rheumatism-related problems and warn that arthritis pain worsens during winter. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourists-stranded-in-gorkha-s-chum-valley-after-budhigandaki-flood 2026-10-12T18:31:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1428/chum-valley-cover-1024x539-1.jpg Tourists Stranded in Gorkha’s Chum Valley After Budhigandaki Flood Flooding of the Budhigandaki River damaged bridges and trekking routes in Gorkha’s Chum Valley on Sunday, leaving tourists stranded. The Nepal Army airlifted some to safety on Monday morning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-gains-4-points-as-turnover-falls-to-around-rs-4-5-billion 2026-10-12T18:36:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-lawmakers-question-proposed-ambassador-nishchal-nath-pandey-at-parliamentary-hearing 2026-10-12T18:37:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1429/rajdut-sunuwai-6_JUgJKQERFn.webp RSP Lawmakers Question Proposed Ambassador Nishchal Nath Pandey at Parliamentary Hearing RSP lawmakers raised questions about alleged family political influence as proposed ambassador to India Dr. Nishchal Nath Pandey appeared before a parliamentary hearing committee in Singha Durbar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-india-envoy-nischal-nath-pandey-says-nepal-s-diplomacy-has-not-failed 2026-10-12T18:37:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1430/nischalnath-pandey_QfeKRey4Lf.webp Proposed India Envoy Nischal Nath Pandey Says Nepal’s Diplomacy Has Not Failed Dr. Nischal Nath Pandey told a parliamentary hearing committee in Kathmandu that Nepal’s diplomacy cannot be called a failure, citing the country’s independence during British colonial rule in South Asia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-fires-multiple-ballistic-missiles-toward-the-sea 2026-10-12T18:37:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1431/afp_6acc4b414b3e-179_z1gPeLtEKd.webp North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles Toward the Sea North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the eastern maritime area on 12 October 2026, according to reports, amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-departs-for-india-to-attend-bimstec-meeting 2026-10-12T18:37:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1432/Sudhan-1791789154.png Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Departs for India to Attend BIMSTEC Meeting Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has departed for India to lead Nepal’s delegation at a BIMSTEC meeting of home ministers focused on regional cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mental-health-services-are-government-priority-minister-nisha-mehta-says 2026-10-12T18:37:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1433/1791794723_nisha-20mehata.jpg Mental Health Services Are Government Priority, Minister Nisha Mehta Says Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta says the government is committed to improving mental health services and making them accessible and client-friendly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-injured-as-suspicious-object-explodes-in-kawasoti 2026-10-12T18:37:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1434/bisfot_C3lKx9U2id.webp Two Injured as Suspicious Object Explodes in Kawasoti Two people were injured in Kawasoti, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), on Monday morning when an unidentified object exploded as it was being cut open. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shankar-pokharel-says-women-are-vital-to-preserving-native-culture 2026-10-12T18:37:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1435/1000065393--1--original.jpg Shankar Pokharel Says Women Are Vital to Preserving Native Culture CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel highlighted women’s role in preserving native culture and social values at a memorial programme in Tulsipur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jantar-mantar-removed-from-delhi-s-designated-protest-sites 2026-10-12T18:38:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1436/AP26284281190625-1024x682.jpg Jantar Mantar Removed from Delhi’s Designated Protest Sites Delhi Police has removed Jantar Mantar from the capital’s list of designated protest venues, naming Ramlila Maidan, Burari Maidan and CBD Maidan as alternatives. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nearly-3-million-nepalis-affected-by-arthritis-doctor-says 2026-10-12T18:38:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1437/images--25--original.jpg Nearly 3 Million Nepalis Affected by Arthritis, Doctor Says Dr. Buddhi Poudel said nearly 3 million Nepalis are affected by arthritis while speaking at a World Arthritis Day programme in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-says-democracy-has-been-destroyed-calls-for-fresh-street-movement 2026-10-12T18:38:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1438/kp-oli-1024x531.jpg Oli Says Democracy Has Been Destroyed, Calls for Fresh Street Movement CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli says democracy has been destroyed and national identity weakened, arguing that a street movement against repression is unavoidable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-traffic-police-intensify-road-safety-campaign-ahead-of-dashain-and-tihar 2026-10-12T18:38:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1439/traffice-1024x683.jpg Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Intensify Road Safety Campaign Ahead of Dashain and Tihar Traffic police have stepped up road safety awareness programmes across the Kathmandu Valley as festive travel is expected to increase during Dashain and Tihar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-detains-278-pti-members-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa 2026-10-12T18:38:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1440/Imran-1791248595.webp Pakistan Detains 278 PTI Members in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have detained 278 members of Imran Khan’s PTI since emergency rule was declared on Sunday following anti-government protests. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-publishes-national-suicide-risk-assessment-and-management-guidelines-2083 2026-10-12T18:38:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1441/whatsapp-image-2026-10-12-at-2.35.42-pm_BIIYX1okip.webp Nepal Publishes National Suicide Risk Assessment and Management Guidelines 2083 The Department of Health Services has made public national guidelines outlining steps to identify suicide risk, assess its level, prepare safety plans and connect at-risk individuals with support and treatment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-shah-directs-police-to-work-without-pressure-or-influence 2026-10-12T18:38:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1442/balen_rVWVcMTOFM.webp PM Shah Directs Police to Work Without Pressure or Influence Prime Minister Shah has instructed police to perform their duties impartially, without pressure or influence, and in accordance with the Constitution and the law. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lock-in-period-ends-for-shares-of-three-companies-within-a-month 2026-10-12T18:38:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1443/Lock-in-period-1024x672-removebg-preview-150x150.png Lock-in Period Ends for Shares of Three Companies Within a Month The lock-in period for shares of Mathillo Mailung Khola Jalvidyut Company, Chirkhwa Hydropower Company and Sopan Pharmaceuticals is set to expire within the next month, making the shares eligible for trading. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpaschim-sets-aside-budget-for-seti-provincial-hospital-improvement 2026-10-12T18:38:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1444/Seti-Hospital.jpg Sudurpaschim Sets Aside Budget for Seti Provincial Hospital Improvement Sudurpaschim Province has included funding for the Seti Provincial Hospital Improvement Programme in its current fiscal-year expenditure plan, but reports differ on the allocation amount. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vehicle-owners-no-longer-need-to-visit-transport-offices-for-registration-and-ownership-transfer 2026-10-12T18:43:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1445/yatayat-bebastha-new-office-11-400x220.jpg Vehicle Owners No Longer Need to Visit Transport Offices for Registration and Ownership Transfer Nepal has amended the Transport Management Procedure Directive, 2060, so vehicle owners no longer have to appear in person at transport offices for registration and ownership transfer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-communist-party-leader-govinda-bohara-resigns-over-sudurpaschim-budget 2026-10-12T19:01:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1446/govinda-bohara_u4EIJ4VQxY.webp Nepal Communist Party Leader Govinda Bohara Resigns Over Sudurpaschim Budget Nepal Communist Party provincial committee member Govinda Bohara announced his resignation on Monday, citing dissatisfaction with Sudurpaschim Province’s fiscal year 2083/84 budget and accusing Chief Minister Khagaraj Bhatta of encouraging commission-taking. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpaschim-sets-aside-more-than-rs-900-million-for-badimalika-khaptad-and-hospitals 2026-10-12T19:18:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1447/Badimalika_bajura.jpg Sudurpaschim Sets Aside More Than Rs 900 Million for Badimalika, Khaptad and Hospitals Sudurpaschim's 2026/27 budget includes Rs 32.5 million for a Badimalika cable car feasibility study and Rs 61 million for infrastructure in Khaptad National Park. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nmb-bank-rapid-tech-sign-digital-banking-agreement-at-nepal-fintech-expo-2026 2026-10-12T19:30:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1448/nmb_uvRQfa4SP8.webp NMB Bank, Rapid Tech Sign Digital Banking Agreement at Nepal Fintech Expo 2026 NMB Bank and Rapid Tech have agreed to bring banking services into business software, allowing corporate customers to make payments, reconcile accounts and complete transactions through their own systems. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-uk-ambassador-gaurav-shumsher-jabara-presents-work-plan-to-parliamentary-committee 2026-10-12T19:31:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1449/sunuwai_oRFGiGGLVq.webp Proposed UK Ambassador Gaurav Shumsher Jabara Presents Work Plan to Parliamentary Committee Former Nepal Army chief Gaurav Shumsher Jabara has outlined a plan to strengthen Nepal-UK relations through economic diplomacy, trade, investment, technology transfer and people-to-people cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bans-selling-puja-ghee-as-edible-ghee 2026-10-12T19:42:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1450/khaddya-gun_toey4cixgd_zxruZhfDYA.webp Nepal Bans Selling Puja Ghee as Edible Ghee Nepal’s food quality department has banned the production, storage and sale of non-edible fat used in worship under the name ghee, and ordered clear labels warning that it is not for consumption. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-hands-over-four-improved-sugarcane-varieties-to-nepal 2026-10-12T20:18:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1451/narc_dWIDKok2NM.webp India Hands Over Four Improved Sugarcane Varieties to Nepal Four sugarcane varieties developed by India’s Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research have been transferred to Nepal through the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu for research and development. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-s-opposition-parties-march-to-supreme-court-over-voter-roll-allegations 2026-10-12T20:18:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1452/1791807727_New-20Project-20-13-.jpg India’s Opposition Parties March to Supreme Court Over Voter Roll Allegations Indian opposition parties marched from Barakhamba Road to the Supreme Court on Monday, alleging that large numbers of voters were removed from the rolls to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oca-honours-five-nepalis-during-20th-asian-games 2026-10-12T20:19:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1453/pic-2_AH0npmxK87.webp OCA Honours Five Nepalis During 20th Asian Games The Olympic Council of Asia presented certificates of appreciation to four Nepal Olympic Committee officials and a sports journalist from Gorkhapatra daily. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stakeholders-urge-inclusion-of-special-purpose-schools-in-education-act 2026-10-12T20:19:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1454/IMG_1883-400x220.jpeg Stakeholders Urge Inclusion of Special-Purpose Schools in Education Act Officials and school representatives called for special-purpose schools to be recognised in the education law, with provisions enabling them to operate autonomously and effectively. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-director-dr-kapil-rijal-wins-best-director-award-at-red-movie-awards-2026 2026-10-12T20:19:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1455/1791806425_Gauthali-20Award.png Nepali Director Dr Kapil Rijal Wins Best Director Award at Red Movie Awards 2026 Dr Kapil Rijal has won the Best Director (male) award at the Red Movie Awards 2026 Autumn Edition in France for his film Gauthali. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-leaves-khulamanch-grass-field-damaged 2026-10-12T20:19:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1456/khula-manch-6-400x220.jpg Nepali Congress Convention Leaves Khulamanch Grass Field Damaged The grass field at Kathmandu’s Khulamanch was left muddy and damaged after hosting the Nepali Congress’s 15th National Convention, with temporary halls, a stage and a press center set up on the turf. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-says-uml-is-facing-encirclement-calls-for-united-pushback 2026-10-12T20:19:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1457/Kp-Oli-1791810608.jpg Oli Says UML Is Facing Encirclement, Calls for United Pushback KP Sharma Oli says the CPN-UML is facing pressure from all sides and urges party members to stand together in response. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-court-orders-release-of-nepali-congress-leader-binita-khadka-on-bail 2026-10-12T20:19:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1458/binita-.jpg Kathmandu Court Orders Release of Nepali Congress Leader Binita Khadka on Bail The Kathmandu District Court has ordered Nepali Congress central member candidate Binita Khadka released from custody while the alleged caregiver-to-Israel fraud case is investigated. https://patrukar.com/en/news/construction-federation-welcomes-approval-of-special-price-adjustment-procedure-2083 2026-10-12T20:19:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1459/nirman-buabshai-mahasangh_77ifJt5uHg.webp Construction Federation Welcomes Approval of Special Price Adjustment Procedure 2083 Nepal’s Construction Entrepreneurs’ Federation has welcomed government approval of the Special Price Adjustment Procedure 2083, calling it a milestone for the infrastructure sector. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-to-buy-15-000-tonnes-of-paddy-at-minimum-support-price 2026-10-12T21:14:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1460/dhan_3jZ1RBsHQ7.jpg Government to Buy 15,000 Tonnes of Paddy at Minimum Support Price The government plans to procure 15,000 metric tonnes of paddy at the minimum support price this fiscal year, with Rs 675 million allocated for the purchase. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taplejung-administration-warns-traders-against-artificial-shortages-and-price-hikes 2026-10-12T21:21:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1461/Taplejung1-400x220.jpg Taplejung Administration Warns Traders Against Artificial Shortages and Price Hikes Taplejung’s District Administration Office has urged traders to avoid hoarding, abnormal price increases and the sale of substandard goods during the festive season, following public complaints. https://patrukar.com/en/news/natta-warns-it-may-halt-thailand-tourist-packages-over-visa-delays 2026-10-12T21:31:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1462/Screenshot-2026-10-12-210822-1024x570.png NATTA Warns It May Halt Thailand Tourist Packages Over Visa Delays Nepal’s tour and travel agents say they may suspend sales, promotion and group travel for new Thailand packages unless visa processing delays and cumbersome requirements are addressed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-reviewing-latest-us-proposal-says-foreign-ministry-spokesperson 2026-10-12T22:01:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1463/iran-america_NrD7JzzyqZ.jpg Iran Reviewing Latest US Proposal, Says Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Iran is reviewing the latest points put forward by the United States in response to Tehran’s position, spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said at a press conference in Tehran on Monday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tirtha-lama-leads-nepali-congress-indigenous-open-category-vote-count 2026-10-12T22:31:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1464/tirtha-lama_XPYKpcJZR9.jpg Tirtha Lama Leads Nepali Congress Indigenous Open Category Vote Count Tirtha Lama is leading the Adivasi Janajati open category vote count at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, with 890 votes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/provincial-chief-ministers-gather-in-biratnagar-to-press-for-federalism-and-fiscal-rights 2026-10-13T00:31:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1465/7-province-cm_9RN4IxGo7c.webp Provincial Chief Ministers Gather in Biratnagar to Press for Federalism and Fiscal Rights Chief ministers from Nepal’s provinces are meeting in Biratnagar to seek a common position on federalism, provincial constitutional rights and the distribution of financial resources, while Sudurpashchim’s participation remains unconfirmed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/german-chancellor-merz-calls-us-russia-diesel-export-agreement-unacceptable 2026-10-13T00:31:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1466/jarman-chancellor_H5GMUDhY5c.webp German Chancellor Merz Calls US-Russia Diesel Export Agreement Unacceptable German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said a recent US-Russia agreement on diesel fuel exports is unacceptable for Germany and Europe, adding that Germany is complying with sanctions on Russia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kavre-district-administration-introduces-green-token-for-priority-services 2026-10-13T00:32:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1467/kavrepalanchok_wpemnfgzgo_sznxzhia8z_G9XRzkVeqL.webp Kavre District Administration Introduces Green Token for Priority Services The District Administration Office in Kavrepalanchok has introduced a Green Token and green card system to make services faster and easier for people seeking priority assistance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rajendra-pandey-objects-to-branding-leaders-of-old-parties-as-corrupt 2026-10-13T00:32:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1468/rajendra-pandey_eSYpKkO3Yd.webp Rajendra Pandey Objects to Branding Leaders of Old Parties as Corrupt Nepali Communist Party leader Rajendra Pandey has cautioned against portraying leaders and activists of established political parties as corrupt, saying party affiliation alone does not determine whether someone is good or bad. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-arrest-16-in-drug-cases-across-seven-districts 2026-10-13T00:32:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1469/1786282078_pakrau.png Police Arrest 16 in Drug Cases Across Seven Districts Police announced the arrest of 16 people in drug-related cases across seven districts on Sunday. In Dang, two people were detained with a substance appearing to be brown sugar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/special-navaratri-worship-begins-at-nine-mahashakti-peeths-in-pashupati-area 2026-10-13T00:32:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1470/1771077460_pasupati.jpg Special Navaratri Worship Begins at Nine Mahashakti Peeths in Pashupati Area Special worship has begun at nine Mahashakti Peeths and ten Mahavidya sites in the Pashupati area as a new practice introduced for this year's Navaratri. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-calls-for-leaders-who-left-nepali-congress-to-return 2026-10-13T00:32:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1471/gagan-thapa_FHqjykMgSL.webp Gagan Thapa Calls for Leaders Who Left Nepali Congress to Return Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has urged leaders and cadres who drifted away from the party to return, citing dissatisfaction as a reason many distanced themselves. https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-arrested-in-bhaktapur-with-10-kilograms-of-marijuana 2026-10-13T00:32:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1472/pakrau-arrest-3-400x220.jpg Man Arrested in Bhaktapur With 10 Kilograms of Marijuana Police arrested Devendra Rai at the Jagati checkpost in Bhaktapur after finding 10 kilograms of marijuana in a Tata Sumo. A court has ordered 15 days in custody for investigation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gen-z-group-submits-demands-to-nepali-congress-president-gagan-thapa-in-pokhara 2026-10-13T00:32:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1473/841192091_2648467958946134_3718379344308787997_n.jpg Gen Z Group Submits Demands to Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa in Pokhara A Gen Z group in Pokhara urged newly elected Nepali Congress president Gagan Kumar Thapa to recognize the Gen Z movement as a people's movement, drop political cases and release detainees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bahadur-singh-lama-leads-nepali-congress-indigenous-vice-general-secretary-vote-count 2026-10-13T02:15:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1474/bahadur-singh_K9F09KeP1X.webp Bahadur Singh Lama Leads Nepali Congress Indigenous Vice-General Secretary Vote Count Bahadur Singh Lama Tamang leads the Indigenous Nationalities vice-general secretary vote count at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention, with 380 votes after 900 ballots were counted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-day-of-navaratri-goddess-chandraghanta-worshipped-across-nepal 2026-10-13T05:27:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1475/0521_0521_chandraghanta_x1H0MSoDFX.jpg Third Day of Navaratri: Goddess Chandraghanta Worshipped Across Nepal Hindus across Nepal are observing the third day of Shardiya Navaratri with rituals honouring Goddess Chandraghanta, the third form of Navadurga, at Shakti Peeths and homes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-plans-digital-exams-and-research-focused-overhaul 2026-10-13T06:27:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1476/tu-tribhuwan-university-tribi-1_3l9e3ihk6u_nim7trglqo_AQcKnlZ1op.jpg Tribhuvan University Plans Digital Exams and Research-Focused Overhaul Tribhuvan University has outlined plans to digitise examinations, strengthen research, restructure its institutions and improve its finances in the current fiscal year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-blocked-galekot-tarakhola-road-reopens-after-two-weeks 2026-10-13T06:33:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1477/baglung-map_saube82urq.jpg Flood-Blocked Galekot–Tarakhola Road Reopens After Two Weeks The road connecting Galekot with Tarakhola Rural Municipality in Baglung has reopened after floodwaters washed away its track near Gaighat waterfall. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sachin-timalsina-leads-nepali-congress-youth-central-member-vote-count 2026-10-13T06:33:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1478/sachin-timalsena_l622mdNtMZ.jpg Sachin Timalsina Leads Nepali Congress Youth Central Member Vote Count Sachin Timalsina is leading the vote count for seven youth open central member seats at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, with 2,010 votes counted in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahadev-than-in-bhojpur-develops-as-religious-tourism-destination 2026-10-13T06:34:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1479/j8fLN6RjlI.jpg Mahadev Than in Bhojpur Develops as Religious Tourism Destination The historic Mahadev Than site on the Kawa Khola in Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality-1 is being conserved and developed as a religious tourism destination. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-expands-foreign-nationals-information-management-system-nationwide 2026-10-13T06:34:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1480/adhyagaman_HO5OFh7MlE.png Nepal Expands Foreign Nationals’ Information Management System Nationwide The Department of Immigration has expanded nationwide a system designed to help manage foreign nationals, monitor their activities, manage travel and facilitate services. https://patrukar.com/en/news/meat-and-fish-shops-inspected-in-taplejung-s-phungling-market-ahead-of-festive-season 2026-10-13T06:34:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1481/Masu-Anugaman-Taplejung--1--original.jpg Meat and Fish Shops Inspected in Taplejung’s Phungling Market Ahead of Festive Season A joint market monitoring team inspected meat and fish shops in Phungling Bazaar, Taplejung, to help ensure consumers have access to clean, quality products during the festive season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/64-quick-response-teams-deployed-across-kapilvastu-for-festival-security 2026-10-13T06:34:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1482/kapilbastu_hpUAuzFK1J.jpg 64 Quick Response Teams Deployed Across Kapilvastu for Festival Security Sixty-four Quick Response Teams began operations across Kapilvastu district on Monday to help maintain peace and respond to incidents during the festival season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-bharatpur-and-lumbini-move-ahead-with-silver-triangle-tourism-initiative 2026-10-13T06:56:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1483/indian-tourist-in-pokhara--5-_QzxoBqd0aR.jpg Pokhara, Bharatpur and Lumbini Move Ahead with ‘Silver Triangle’ Tourism Initiative Pokhara, Bharatpur and Lumbini are advancing a joint tourism initiative focused on promotion, development, sharing good practices and cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/biratnagar-industrialists-demand-policy-reforms-to-lower-production-costs 2026-10-13T07:20:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1484/savapati-rahabar-ansari-lai-magpatra-original.jpg Biratnagar Industrialists Demand Policy Reforms to Lower Production Costs Industrialists and businesspeople in Biratnagar urged the government to reduce production costs, reopen closed industries and improve the competitiveness of Nepali products in export markets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/harinash-rural-municipality-launches-free-ambulance-service-for-institutional-deliveries 2026-10-13T07:26:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1485/bnFOPrML90.jpg Harinash Rural Municipality Launches Free Ambulance Service for Institutional Deliveries Harinash Rural Municipality in Syangja has started free ambulance transport for pregnant women seeking hospital delivery, with the service in effect since Shrawan of the current fiscal year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-take-on-oman-in-icc-world-cup-league-2-as-odi-status-remains-in-focus 2026-10-13T07:41:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1486/nepali-cricket-1773306199.jpg Nepal Take on Oman in ICC World Cup League 2 as ODI Status Remains in Focus Nepal face host Oman in the ongoing ICC World Cup League 2 schedule, with the fixture part of Nepal’s effort to preserve its ODI status. https://patrukar.com/en/news/strict-checks-at-jamunaha-border-reduce-dashain-shopping-in-rupaidiha 2026-10-13T07:56:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1487/13tlXoGHCb.jpg Strict Checks at Jamunaha Border Reduce Dashain Shopping in Rupaidiha Fewer Nepali consumers are crossing from Nepalgunj to India’s Rupaidiha market for Dashain shopping as checks at the Jamunaha border tighten, while activity rises in domestic markets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nearly-15-000-sheep-and-goats-arrive-in-pokhara-for-dashain 2026-10-13T08:56:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1488/14j4jcJPJS.jpg Nearly 15,000 Sheep and Goats Arrive in Pokhara for Dashain Around 14,800 sheep and goats from five Himalayan districts have been brought to Pokhara for Dashain and are being sold at markets in Simpani and Hemja. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-opens-internal-probe-into-mp-khagendra-sunar-over-audio-case 2026-10-13T09:14:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1489/1791860828_rsppp.jpg RSP Opens Internal Probe into MP Khagendra Sunar Over Audio Case The Rastriya Swatantra Party has ordered an immediate, impartial investigation into questions raised by media reports and circulating audio involving MP Khagendra Sunar, barring him from party programs while the inquiry is underway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/silver-triangle-tourism-circuit-links-pokhara-bharatpur-and-lumbini 2026-10-13T09:44:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1490/fewa-tal-1-768x512-640x360.jpg Silver Triangle Tourism Circuit Links Pokhara, Bharatpur and Lumbini Pokhara, Bharatpur and Lumbini local governments have launched the Silver Triangle tourism circuit to promote tourism, attract more visitors and strengthen cooperation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pti-leaders-detained-in-pakistan-s-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-as-emergency-is-imposed 2026-10-13T09:45:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1491/PAKISTAN-1791862335.jpg PTI Leaders Detained in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Emergency Is Imposed Reports published on October 13 say senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders were taken into custody in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where an emergency has been imposed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-56-000-leave-kathmandu-valley-in-24-hours-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-13T10:26:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1492/dashain-ghar--11-_iocVcTdBQA.jpg More Than 56,000 Leave Kathmandu Valley in 24 Hours Ahead of Dashain A total of 56,809 passengers left Kathmandu Valley between Monday morning and Tuesday morning, with the largest numbers passing through Nagdhunga and Bhaktapur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/yaks-goats-and-sheep-arrive-in-pokhara-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-13T10:44:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1493/14j4jcJPJS.jpg Yaks, Goats and Sheep Arrive in Pokhara Ahead of Dashain Himalayan yaks and a reported 14,800 goats and sheep have arrived in Pokhara, Kaski, as traders prepare for the Dashain season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chief-ministers-conference-begins-in-biratnagar-with-federalism-and-development-on-agenda 2026-10-13T11:11:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1494/mukhyamantri-1791853869.png Chief Ministers’ Conference Begins in Biratnagar with Federalism and Development on Agenda Provincial Chief Ministers began a conference in Biratnagar on October 13, 2026, with federalism and development partnership among the key agenda items and a common agenda expected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bharatpur-underground-electrification-project-reaches-95-percent-completion 2026-10-13T11:14:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1495/1744505798_1729994733_bijuli-1200x560-1200x560.jpg Bharatpur Underground Electrification Project Reaches 95 Percent Completion The underground electrification project in Bharatpur has reached 95 percent completion, with 460 customers connected and work continuing across key urban areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-envoy-saru-joshi-presents-action-plan-for-germany 2026-10-13T11:41:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1496/saru-joshi_hpgMFS7gbc.webp Proposed Envoy Saru Joshi Presents Action Plan for Germany Saru Joshi, proposed as Nepal’s ambassador to Germany, outlined priorities including economic and labour diplomacy, reducing the trade deficit and promoting Nepal’s IT sector and tourism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/barshaman-pun-questions-ambassador-nominee-saru-joshi-on-voting-rights-for-nepalis-abroad 2026-10-13T11:42:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1497/saru-joshi_nepal-photo-library-3_Z9rUZe27Jm.webp Barshaman Pun Questions Ambassador Nominee Saru Joshi on Voting Rights for Nepalis Abroad At a Parliamentary Hearing Committee meeting on Tuesday, lawmaker Barshaman Pun asked proposed ambassador to Germany Saru Joshi about voting rights for Nepalis abroad and the security of labour destinations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-telecom-authority-fines-14-internet-providers-rs-50-000-each 2026-10-13T11:44:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1498/nepal-dursanchar-pradhikaran_7N2W7DwIfR.jpg Nepal Telecom Authority Fines 14 Internet Providers Rs 50,000 Each The Nepal Telecommunications Authority has fined 14 internet service providers Rs 50,000 each for selling services in violation of its directives, approved standards and licence conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ncell-samsung-nepal-offer-dashain-discounts-on-home-appliances 2026-10-13T12:02:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1499/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-09-at-17.44.02-1024x576.jpeg Ncell, Samsung Nepal Offer Dashain Discounts on Home Appliances Ncell customers can receive an additional discount of up to 12 percent on selected Samsung televisions, refrigerators and washing machines during the Dashain festive offer, with total savings of up to 31 percent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-police-arrest-98-in-overnight-sweep-operation 2026-10-13T12:14:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1500/police-1-1-400x220.jpg Kathmandu Police Arrest 98 in Overnight Sweep Operation District Police Range Kathmandu says 98 people were arrested in a crime-prevention operation conducted from Asoj 26 until 6 am on Asoj 27. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chief-ministers-call-for-stronger-federalism-at-biratnagar-conference 2026-10-13T12:17:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1501/8be9ad75-496c-4d41-85db-b642220b4025_ztyS9SlL5Y.webp Chief Ministers Call for Stronger Federalism at Biratnagar Conference Bagmati and Karnali chief ministers said federalism must improve citizens’ access to governance and respond to local needs, as provincial leaders met in Biratnagar about a decade after its implementation began. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resunga-airport-resumes-flights-after-four-month-weather-disruption 2026-10-13T12:26:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1502/IMG_3334-original.jpg Resunga Airport Resumes Flights After Four-Month Weather Disruption Regular flights at Resunga Airport in Gulmi resumed on Tuesday morning, with Nepal Airlines Corporation operating the Kathmandu-Resunga route after weather conditions improved. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-swarnim-wagle-to-attend-world-bank-imf-meeting-in-thailand 2026-10-13T12:31:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1503/1785804407_swornim.jpg Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle to Attend World Bank-IMF Meeting in Thailand Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle is scheduled to leave Kathmandu for Bangkok on Tuesday to attend the joint annual meeting of the World Bank Group and the IMF. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jeevan-bahadur-shahi-elected-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary 2026-10-13T12:32:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1504/jiwan-bahadur-shahi_X3l4cblMGw.webp Jeevan Bahadur Shahi Elected Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Jeevan Bahadur Shahi has been elected Nepali Congress joint general secretary under the backward region category, receiving 3,906 votes in an election held in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-vote-counting-underway-in-25-groups 2026-10-13T12:32:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1505/Congress-203-1791869812.webp Nepali Congress Convention Vote Counting Underway in 25 Groups Vote counting is proceeding simultaneously in 25 groups at the Nepali Congress convention, covering party leadership and representative positions across several categories. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-chief-minister-karki-says-federalism-has-become-colourblind 2026-10-13T12:32:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1506/hikmat-karki-1024x682.jpg Koshi Chief Minister Karki Says Federalism Has Become ‘Colourblind’ Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki says provincial rights remain unclear and calls for a clearer division of powers among Nepal’s three levels of government. https://patrukar.com/en/news/disaster-resilience-must-start-at-household-level-dr-upreti 2026-10-13T12:32:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1507/Dharmaraj-upreti-1024x500-1.jpg Disaster resilience must start at household level: Dr Upreti National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority executive chief Dr Dharmaraj Upreti says disaster preparedness must begin with households and extend to stronger community capacity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-family-women-s-association-provides-relief-to-bhote-koshi-flood-victims 2026-10-13T12:32:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1508/1791871331_New-20Project-20-17-.jpg Armed Police Family Women’s Association Provides Relief to Bhote Koshi Flood Victims The Armed Police Family Women’s Association has handed over relief funds at Armed Police Force Nepal headquarters for serving personnel, their dependent families and retired personnel affected by the Bhote Koshi flood. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-general-secretary-pokharel-accuses-government-of-ignoring-opposition-parties 2026-10-13T12:32:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1509/1791868593_New-20Project-20-14-.jpg UML General Secretary Pokharel Accuses Government of Ignoring Opposition Parties CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel says government activities must uphold democratic values and criticizes the government for overlooking opposition parties. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vehicle-owners-no-longer-need-to-appear-in-person-for-registration-or-ownership-transfers 2026-10-13T12:33:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1510/ministry_DHAMRSRNaN.webp Vehicle Owners No Longer Need to Appear in Person for Registration or Ownership Transfers A new arrangement allows vehicle registration and ownership-transfer procedures to be completed without the owner's physical presence at a transport office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/himalayan-gold-trailer-released-in-kathmandu-sunil-thapa-s-final-film-set-for-mangsir-4 2026-10-13T12:33:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/youth-stranded-on-tamor-river-rock-rescued-safely-in-dhankuta 2026-10-13T12:33:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1511/5e21a4f8-7a87-4af9-b238-6ed727ebaf0c-original.jpg Youth Stranded on Tamor River Rock Rescued Safely in Dhankuta Arjun Sardar, 29, of Morang was rescued after becoming stranded on a rock along the Tamor River in Dhankuta Municipality-8, with support from Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force and local youths. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dapcha-bazaar-in-kavrepalanchok-from-bustling-trade-stop-to-quiet-market 2026-10-13T12:35:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1512/12-dapcha-village-kavre-photos_npl-22_Wzc1RQupvm.webp Dapcha Bazaar in Kavrepalanchok: From Bustling Trade Stop to Quiet Market Dapcha Bazaar, once a busy stopover connecting Kathmandu with eastern Nepal, is now largely deserted following the construction of the BP Highway and migration. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-returning-to-nepal-after-ipu-assembly 2026-10-13T12:35:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1513/dp-aryal-400x220.jpg Speaker Aryal Returning to Nepal After IPU Assembly Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal is scheduled to return to Nepal today after attending the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. He will brief journalists at Tribhuvan International Airport at 2:30 pm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/around-56-000-leave-kathmandu-valley-in-24-hours-for-dashain 2026-10-13T12:35:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-shoppers-decline-at-rupaidiha-market-after-stricter-customs-checks 2026-10-13T12:36:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1514/Jamunaha-checkpost-640x360.jpg Nepali Shoppers Decline at Rupaidiha Market After Stricter Customs Checks Fewer Nepali shoppers are visiting India’s Rupaidiha border market after Nepal tightened enforcement of customs rules on goods brought across the Jamunaha border point. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-europe-science-and-technology-conference-2026-held-in-germany 2026-10-13T12:36:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1515/panel-discussion_J0pUmeWbmx.webp Nepal-Europe Science and Technology Conference 2026 Held in Germany Around 60 participants from five countries attended the Nepal-Europe Science and Technology Conference 2026 at the University of Tübingen, focused on connecting Nepali expertise abroad with research and innovation in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/campaign-materials-displayed-at-nepali-congress-convention-despite-code-of-conduct 2026-10-09T00:37:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/944/p_rCMvrRP1of.webp Campaign Materials Displayed at Nepali Congress Convention Despite Code of Conduct Flexes, banners, posters and pamphlets have appeared around the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention venue in Kathmandu, despite rules prohibiting campaign materials there. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-consumers-can-exchange-empty-lpg-cylinders-of-any-brand 2026-10-09T06:51:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/945/960-960_gas-1-_TfcRnmnUik.png Kathmandu Valley Consumers Can Exchange Empty LPG Cylinders of Any Brand A new festive-season arrangement will let consumers in the Kathmandu Valley exchange an empty LPG cylinder from any brand for a refill without paying an additional fee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhojpur-farmer-keeps-traditional-bamboo-doko-weaving-skill-alive 2026-10-09T07:15:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/946/MVdqyEy4uY.jpg Bhojpur Farmer Keeps Traditional Bamboo Doko Weaving Skill Alive Kritiman Bista of Bhojpur Municipality-5 continues weaving traditional doko baskets from bamboo choya in his spare time, as their use declines. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-voting-postponed-again-set-for-friday-at-7-am 2026-10-09T07:21:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/kaligandaki-bridge-approach-road-on-tanahun-side-to-be-rebuilt 2026-10-09T07:45:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/947/tanahu-map_us5mlswuc2_MPGIzBN5w0.jpg Kaligandaki Bridge Approach Road on Tanahun Side to Be Rebuilt The flood-damaged approach road to the Kaligandaki River bridge on the Tanahun side is set to be rebuilt, restoring a route linking Tanahun and Nawalpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-voting-voters-queue-early-counting-to-be-held-in-sanepa 2026-10-09T07:57:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/948/Congre-1791508902.jpg Nepali Congress Convention Voting: Voters Queue Early, Counting to Be Held in Sanepa Nepali Congress voters lined up from early morning as convention voting was set to begin, with vote counting scheduled to take place in Sanepa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-communist-party-central-work-coordination-committee-to-meet-friday 2026-10-09T08:03:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/949/prachand-1788072572.jpg Nepal Communist Party Central Work Coordination Committee to Meet Friday The Nepal Communist Party's central work coordination committee is scheduled to hold a meeting on Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/narishwor-sharma-poudel-panel-announces-candidacy-for-butwal-chamber-leadership 2026-10-09T08:03:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/950/one_617UV0Z1EG.webp Narishwor Sharma Poudel Panel Announces Candidacy for Butwal Chamber Leadership A panel led by businessman Narishwor Sharma Poudel has announced its candidacy for the Butwal Chamber of Industry and Commerce, unveiling a 20-point commitment ahead of the chamber’s convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-chief-minister-pledges-to-address-dalit-girls-demands 2026-10-09T08:15:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/951/b-alika_oh3gfcRgBf.webp Lumbini Chief Minister Pledges to Address Dalit Girls’ Demands Lumbini Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya says the provincial government is committed to addressing Dalit girls’ demands on education, health, security, equality and leadership development. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-damage-to-maldhunga-bridge-access-road-halts-transport-to-baglung 2026-10-09T08:15:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/952/Bridge-flood-Baglung-400x220.jpg Flood Damage to Maldhunga Bridge Access Road Halts Transport to Baglung Flooding from the Kaligandaki River swept away the access road to Maldhunga Bridge, disrupting direct transport to Baglung for 12 days and affecting tourism, trade and daily life. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-candidate-list-circulating-in-his-name-is-unofficial 2026-10-09T08:27:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokharebagar-bridge-access-road-reconnected-after-11-days 2026-10-09T08:45:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/953/1791507796_New-20Project-20-2-.jpg Pokharebagar Bridge Access Road Reconnected After 11 Days The access road to the Pokharebagar bridge in Myagdi was reconnected 11 days after flooding in the Kali Gandaki River washed away part of its paved approach. Light vehicles have resumed using the route. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-proposes-interest-subsidies-for-teachers-vehicle-loans 2026-10-09T08:57:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/954/education-and-sports-ministry_fN03GK47w5.jpg Nepal Proposes Interest Subsidies for Teachers’ Vehicle Loans A proposed amendment to Nepal’s Education Regulations would provide interest subsidies for vehicle purchases by teachers, with loan limits of up to Rs 5 million for secondary-level first-class teachers and Rs 4 million for second-class teachers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-holds-15th-general-convention-amid-calls-for-transformation 2026-10-09T09:21:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/955/c_N2yHI3REwL.webp Nepali Congress Holds 15th General Convention Amid Calls for Transformation Opinion pieces describe the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention as a pivotal moment for its identity, urging generational change and internal transformation beyond leadership elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-voting-begins-in-kathmandu 2026-10-09T09:45:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/956/03-dsc07671_YHS5RFllVZ.webp Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Voting Begins in Kathmandu Voting began at Kathmandu’s National Assembly Hall to elect the Nepali Congress central committee, with polling scheduled to continue until 3 pm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-to-distribute-rs-1-505-billion-in-subsidies-to-sugarcane-farmers 2026-10-09T09:45:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/957/1738469722_ukhu.jpg Government to Distribute Rs 1.505 Billion in Subsidies to Sugarcane Farmers The government has released Rs 1.505 billion in sugarcane subsidies for fiscal year 2083/84, with farmers in districts including Bardiya, Rautahat, Kailali and Kanchanpur set to benefit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-votes-to-elect-new-leadership 2026-10-09T09:51:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/958/cong-1791254745.webp Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Votes to Elect New Leadership Voting is underway at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention to elect the party’s president, office-bearers and Central Working Committee members. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shyam-krishna-khadgi-casts-vote-in-nepali-congress-presidential-election 2026-10-09T10:45:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/959/capture_TQ0Dkw65hN.webp Shyam Krishna Khadgi Casts Vote in Nepali Congress Presidential Election Nepali Congress presidential candidate Shyam Krishna Khadgi cast his vote during the party’s leadership election. https://patrukar.com/en/news/concrete-embankments-protect-kutiakawar-from-mahakali-and-jogbuda-floods 2026-10-09T10:57:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/960/dI9LpIw8tC.jpg Concrete Embankments Protect Kutiakawar from Mahakali and Jogbuda Floods Concrete embankments along the Mahakali and Jogbuda rivers have protected Kutiakawar in Kanchanpur's Dodhara Chandani Municipality from recurring floods. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpaschim-royals-select-tekraj-thalal-as-iconic-player-for-npl-season-three 2026-10-09T10:57:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/961/tekraj-thalal_wgJOeQnfS1.webp Sudurpaschim Royals Select Tekraj Thalal as Iconic Player for NPL Season Three The Sudurpaschim Royals have selected Dadeldhura left-arm medium pacer Tekraj Thalal as their iconic player for the third season of the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-us-will-not-attack-iran-before-november-3-midterm-elections 2026-10-09T11:15:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/962/3ef20810-c382-11f1-bc2e-018d645d8d21.jpg Trump Says US Will Not Attack Iran Before November 3 Midterm Elections Donald Trump says the United States will not strike Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, citing positive progress in talks while confirming sanctions remain in place. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-approves-rs-1-5-billion-grant-for-sugarcane-farmers 2026-10-09T11:15:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/963/su-1791517114.webp Government Approves Rs 1.5 Billion Grant for Sugarcane Farmers Agriculture Minister Geeta Chaudhary has approved procedures to distribute Rs 1.5005 billion in grant assistance to sugarcane-producing farmers in the current fiscal year 2083/84. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-1-293-votes-cast-in-first-two-hours 2026-10-09T11:27:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/964/congress-matadan_ZPcUF4BWiA.webp Nepali Congress 15th General Convention: 1,293 Votes Cast in First Two Hours A total of 1,293 votes were cast between 8:30 am and 10:30 am as delegates elect new leadership at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nisha-mehta-opens-cath-lab-at-rapti-health-sciences-academy-in-dang 2026-10-09T11:45:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/965/nisha-1-400x220.jpg Nisha Mehta Opens Cath Lab at Rapti Health Sciences Academy in Dang Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta inaugurated a cath lab at Rapti Health Sciences Academy, expanding access to testing and treatment for heart-related diseases in Dang and nearby districts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/70-of-nepalis-frequently-struggle-to-afford-housing-habitat-for-humanity-study-finds 2026-10-09T12:03:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/966/HabitatforHumanity-Kavre-Nepal-1024x683.jpg 70% of Nepalis Frequently Struggle to Afford Housing, Habitat for Humanity Study Finds A Habitat for Humanity International study says 70 percent of Nepalis frequently struggle to pay housing costs, compared with a global average of 34 percent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-imports-543-tonnes-of-fruit-from-china-via-korala-border 2026-10-09T12:15:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/967/korala-naka-400x220.jpg Nepal Imports 543 Tonnes of Fruit from China via Korala Border Nepal imported 543 tonnes of fruit from China through the Korala border crossing in Mustang over an 11-day period, including apples, mangoes and dragon fruit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/study-finds-70-percent-of-nepalis-struggle-to-afford-housing-costs 2026-10-09T12:27:26+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/387167/conversions/HabitatforHumanity-Kavre-Nepal-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 Study Finds 70 Percent of Nepalis Struggle to Afford Housing Costs A Habitat for Humanity International study reports that seven in ten people in Nepal find it difficult to regularly afford housing-related expenses. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-film-akshara-gets-solo-release-as-tunnel-26-screening-is-postponed 2026-10-09T12:27:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/968/akshara_WabwudEPVh.webp Nepali Film 'Akshara' Gets Solo Release as 'Tunnel 26' Screening Is Postponed Nepali film 'Akshara' opened in cinemas across Nepal on Friday, October 9, 2026, after 'Tunnel 26: The Curse Beneath the Mountain' was postponed at the last moment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/messi-and-ronaldo-contrasting-farewells-mark-the-end-of-an-era 2026-10-09T12:33:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/969/ronaldo-mesi-1024x576.png Messi and Ronaldo: Contrasting Farewells Mark the End of an Era Nepali sports commentaries reflect on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's era-defining rivalry, contrasting their farewells while recognizing how both players shaped world football. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cambodian-workers-making-football-jerseys-earn-less-than-1-an-hour-bbc-sport-finds 2026-10-09T12:33:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/970/jarse_kt3okG120p.webp Cambodian Workers Making Football Jerseys Earn Less Than £1 an Hour, BBC Sport Finds A BBC Sport investigation found that workers producing official football jerseys in two Cambodian factories receive a basic wage of less than £1 per hour and face extreme heat and difficult conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/2-602-names-removed-from-kavre-voter-roll 2026-10-09T12:33:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/971/elecation-kavre_ORVYnN4jrT.webp 2,602 Names Removed from Kavre Voter Roll Kavre’s District Election Office removed 2,602 entries from the voter roll, including deceased voters, duplicate registrations and two people who renounced citizenship. https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-offers-russia-s-help-to-end-middle-east-war 2026-10-09T12:33:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/972/Putin1-2048x1366-1-original.jpg Putin Offers Russia’s Help to End Middle East War Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to help bring an end to the war in the Middle East, making the offer during a visit to Turkmenistan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/voting-underway-at-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention 2026-10-09T12:34:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/973/1791366030_congress.jpg Voting Underway at Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Voting is underway on the fourth day of the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, as election campaigning and publicity activities continue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/education-ministry-proposes-subsidized-vehicle-loans-for-teachers 2026-10-09T12:34:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/974/Ministry-of-Edcation-and-Sport-400x220.jpg Education Ministry Proposes Subsidized Vehicle Loans for Teachers A proposed amendment to Nepal’s education regulations would provide interest subsidies for vehicle purchases by secondary-level teachers, with separate limits for first- and second-class teachers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-mp-nishkal-rai-undergoes-surgery-for-appendicitis 2026-10-09T12:34:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/975/1791522181_RAI.jpg Nepali Congress MP Nishkal Rai Undergoes Surgery for Appendicitis Nepali Congress lawmaker Nishkal Rai underwent surgery for appendicitis at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital after being admitted with sudden health problems on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-central-member-vijay-kumar-sarawagi-joins-rastriya-swatantra-party 2026-10-09T12:34:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/976/1791518452_rsppic.jpg UML Central Member Vijay Kumar Sarawagi Joins Rastriya Swatantra Party Vijay Kumar Sarawagi, a CPN-UML central member and former mayor of Birgunj, says he has left UML and joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-marathon-to-be-made-safe-and-organised 2026-10-09T12:34:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/977/Traffic-Police-Office-Kathmandu-400x220.jpg Kathmandu Marathon to Be Made Safe and Organised Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police has introduced a traffic awareness and road safety plan for the Kathmandu Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, Ashoj 24. https://patrukar.com/en/news/money-laundering-case-filed-against-deepak-bhatt-and-20-others 2026-10-09T12:34:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/978/1775122765_Dipak_Bhatta.jpg Money Laundering Case Filed Against Deepak Bhatt and 20 Others The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has filed a case at Kathmandu District Court over alleged embezzlement of funds at Himalayan Reinsurance Company, seeking recovery of Rs 450 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-to-hold-convocation-in-all-seven-provinces 2026-10-09T12:34:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/979/1791524418_titu-20kai-20titu-20kai-2098.jpg Tribhuvan University to Hold Convocation in All Seven Provinces Tribhuvan University plans to hold its convocation in all seven provinces this Poush, with 95,540 students eligible to graduate. https://patrukar.com/en/news/refresh-centres-set-up-in-janakpur-and-lalgarh-for-travellers 2026-10-09T12:34:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/980/1752995504_nagarika-1200x560.jpg Refresh Centres Set Up in Janakpur and Lalgarh for Travellers The District Traffic Police Office has opened rest centres at Ramanand Chowk in Janakpurdham and at Lalgarh traffic beat for long-distance travellers and drivers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-candidate-lists-bearing-his-name-are-not-official-endorsements 2026-10-09T12:34:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/981/gagan.jpg Gagan Thapa Says Candidate Lists Bearing His Name Are Not Official Endorsements Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has urged voters not to treat candidate lists circulating with his name attached as official support or recommendations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-recommends-staff-promotions-using-advertisement-quashed-by-court 2026-10-09T12:34:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/982/kishi_zLItHt5lfB.webp Koshi Province Recommends Staff Promotions Using Advertisement Quashed by Court Koshi Province's promotion committee recommended staff promotions under an advertisement the High Court in Biratnagar had annulled, despite an order to revise the process. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manjushree-finance-announces-20-dividend-including-5-bonus-shares 2026-10-09T12:34:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-to-collect-rs-70-billion-in-deposits-to-manage-liquidity 2026-10-09T12:34:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/reconstruction-of-flood-damaged-public-structures-begins-in-tanahun 2026-10-09T12:34:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/983/1791518533_Tanahau.jpg Reconstruction of Flood-Damaged Public Structures Begins in Tanahun Tanahun authorities have begun reconstructing and repairing public structures damaged by recent floods, including suspension bridges, concrete bridges and culverts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-honours-elon-musk-and-five-tech-leaders-with-us-national-medals 2026-10-09T12:34:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/984/892674-01-02-1024x683.jpg Trump Honours Elon Musk and Five Tech Leaders With US National Medals US President Donald Trump honoured Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Michael Dell and Satya Nadella with national medals at the White House. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-arrested-in-bhaktapur-for-fraud-impersonating-khalti-staff 2026-10-09T12:34:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/985/jail-arrest_DZZQaXCTyj.jpg Four Arrested in Bhaktapur for Fraud Impersonating Khalti Staff Police in Bhaktapur have arrested four people accused of defrauding individuals by posing as employees of digital wallet service Khalti. https://patrukar.com/en/news/recommendation-made-to-dismiss-armed-police-aig-banshiraj-dahal 2026-10-09T12:35:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/986/Bamshiraj-Dahal-1791218598.jpg Recommendation Made to Dismiss Armed Police AIG Banshiraj Dahal Nepali news outlets reported on October 9, 2026, that a recommendation had been made to dismiss Armed Police Force Assistant Inspector General Banshiraj Dahal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pashupati-sharma-elected-unopposed-as-national-folk-and-dohori-song-academy-chair 2026-10-09T12:35:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/987/pashupati-sharma_zMldSTIemC.webp Pashupati Sharma Elected Unopposed as National Folk and Dohori Song Academy Chair Folk and dohori singer Pashupati Sharma has been elected unopposed as chairperson of the National Folk and Dohori Song Academy Nepal at its ninth central convention in Bardibas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-nisha-mehta-inspects-lamahi-trauma-centre-in-dang 2026-10-09T12:35:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/988/nisha-mehata_imaWgfcusA.jpg Minister Nisha Mehta Inspects Lamahi Trauma Centre in Dang Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta inspected the under-construction provincial trauma centre in Lamahi, Dang, and said a decision on its operation would be made soon. https://patrukar.com/en/news/six-tippers-and-excavator-seized-in-siraha-illegal-mining-operation 2026-10-09T12:35:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/989/siraha-district-map_oRqkRRm1Mo.jpg Six Tippers and Excavator Seized in Siraha Illegal Mining Operation Police seized six tipper trucks and an excavator during a nighttime operation targeting illegal riverbed extraction in Golbazar, Siraha. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-there-are-no-panels-or-factions-this-time 2026-10-09T12:35:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/990/MATADATA-1791511080.jpg Gagan Thapa Says There Are No Panels or Factions This Time Gagan Thapa has urged voters not to be misled by rumours, saying there are no panels or factions this time and asking them not to create or spread confusion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-arrested-in-kathmandu-over-online-betting-crypto-transactions-worth-rs-33-8-million 2026-10-09T12:35:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/991/bikki-mahato_ie3Cwkf0mm.webp Man Arrested in Kathmandu Over Online Betting, Crypto Transactions Worth Rs 33.8 Million Police arrested a 22-year-old man in Kathmandu over alleged involvement in online betting and cryptocurrency transactions worth more than Rs 33.8 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/advance-ticket-booking-opens-at-new-bus-park-amid-passenger-rush 2026-10-09T12:35:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/992/Ticket-booking_____13.jpg Advance Ticket Booking Opens at New Bus Park Amid Passenger Rush Advance bus ticket booking opened at the new bus park, with travellers queuing from Wednesday night to secure seats. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dragon-fruit-worth-rs-2-7-million-stuck-on-blocked-beni-jomsom-road-given-away-free 2026-10-09T12:50:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/993/01-img-20261008-wa0014_t0EUpvGaMt.webp Dragon Fruit Worth Rs 2.7 Million Stuck on Blocked Beni-Jomsom Road Given Away Free A trader distributed one container of dragon fruit free to residents in Jomsom after the China-bought shipment bound for Kathmandu remained stranded for more than 15 days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-timilsina-says-government-aims-to-link-youth-with-innovation-and-entrepreneurship 2026-10-09T13:14:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/994/1791525184_bikaram-20timilsina.jpg Minister Timilsina Says Government Aims to Link Youth With Innovation and Entrepreneurship Communication and Information Technology Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina says the government is working to create an environment connecting Nepal's youth with entrepreneurship and innovation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hilsa-border-closure-leaves-humla-residents-facing-food-and-medical-shortages 2026-10-09T13:32:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/995/Hilsa.jpg Hilsa Border Closure Leaves Humla Residents Facing Food and Medical Shortages The prolonged closure of the Hilsa crossing between Nepal and China has left residents and security personnel in Humla short of food, drinking water and health care. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-forms-five-member-committee-to-investigate-school-bus-accident 2026-10-09T13:32:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/996/aa_i1BUUsEch0.webp Pokhara Forms Five-Member Committee to Investigate School Bus Accident Pokhara Metropolitan City has formed a five-member committee to investigate an accident involving a Kalika Boarding School bus carrying students from Majhthana. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maya-gurung-on-her-life-in-folk-music-and-the-lasting-bond-with-lamjung-durbar 2026-10-09T13:32:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/997/1791506505_dfu-2098.jpg Maya Gurung on Her Life in Folk Music and the Lasting Bond with Lamjung Durbar Veteran folk singer Maya Gurung reflects on her long musical journey and the song that became a foundation of her livelihood and identity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lalbakaiya-river-bridge-in-rautahat-nears-operation-after-long-delay 2026-10-09T13:44:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/998/1791530550_lalbakaiya.jpg Lalbakaiya River Bridge in Rautahat Nears Operation After Long Delay Construction of all six spans, the footpath, railing and expansion joints on the Lalbakaiya River bridge at Nijgadh has been completed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/electric-stoves-distributed-to-indigenous-and-dalit-students-in-kathmandu-valley 2026-10-09T13:44:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/999/bidhutiya-chulo.png Electric Stoves Distributed to Indigenous and Dalit Students in Kathmandu Valley The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre has begun distributing electric stoves to indigenous and Dalit students living in rented rooms in the Kathmandu Valley, with 250 students receiving them so far. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bishwaprakash-sharma-says-nepali-congress-convention-brings-together-four-to-five-generations 2026-10-09T14:14:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1000/bishwaprakash-sharma-1-1024x576.jpg Bishwaprakash Sharma Says Nepali Congress Convention Brings Together Four to Five Generations Nepali Congress leader Bishwaprakash Sharma says the party's ongoing general convention has drawn strong youth interest and seeks to unite members across generations and social groups. https://patrukar.com/en/news/south-korea-recalls-ambassador-to-ukraine-amid-north-korean-pow-dispute 2026-10-09T14:14:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1001/south-korea_ntdhnjb4jp_6WiUYNJdUq.jpg South Korea Recalls Ambassador to Ukraine Amid North Korean POW Dispute South Korea is recalling its ambassador to Ukraine after a dispute over the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul strained relations between the countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposal-seeks-subsidised-energy-loans-for-remote-and-poor-communities 2026-10-09T14:14:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1002/finance-1791530633.png Proposal Seeks Subsidised Energy Loans for Remote and Poor Communities A proposal linked to a sustainable energy fund would offer subsidised loans to remote villages and impoverished communities to expand renewable energy access. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-plans-to-turn-postal-service-into-government-courier-service-minister-says 2026-10-09T14:56:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1003/Bikram-timalsina-hulaka-400x220.jpg Nepal Plans to Turn Postal Service Into Government Courier Service, Minister Says Communication and Information Technology Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina says a plan to make Nepal’s postal service modern, effective and citizen-friendly is being implemented. https://patrukar.com/en/news/alternative-road-under-construction-to-bypass-krishnabhir-landslide 2026-10-09T14:56:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1004/krishna-vir-baikalpik-sadak-photho-1--original.jpg Alternative Road Under Construction to Bypass Krishnabhir Landslide A route linking Fisling in Chitwan with Benighat in Dhading is being developed to help travellers bypass landslide-prone Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-voting-extended-by-two-hours-until-5-pm 2026-10-09T14:56:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1005/congress--3-_JtGc4N2Go6.webp Nepali Congress Convention Voting Extended by Two Hours Until 5 pm Voting at the Nepali Congress convention has been extended by two hours and is now scheduled to continue until 5 pm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-directs-employers-to-pay-workers-mandatory-festival-allowance 2026-10-09T15:02:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1006/money.jpg Nepal Directs Employers to Pay Workers Mandatory Festival Allowance The Department of Labor and Occupational Safety has reminded employers nationwide to provide workers with a festival allowance equal to one month's salary, as required by the Labor Act, 2017. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-uncover-gold-smuggling-operation-directed-from-china 2026-10-09T15:14:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1007/gold_4x3z0Oo63F.webp Police Uncover Gold Smuggling Operation Directed from China Nepal Police say about 21.75 kg of gold was smuggled into Nepal over 11 days and processed at a rented house in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nobel-peace-prize-2026-awarded-to-south-african-jurist-navi-pillay 2026-10-09T15:20:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1008/navi-palle_2g8x2jOfPX.webp Nobel Peace Prize 2026 Awarded to South African Jurist Navi Pillay The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African human rights lawyer Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay for her work promoting international law, human rights and global justice. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-revises-fares-for-inter-provincial-electric-public-vehicles 2026-10-09T15:26:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1009/yatayat-banda--5-_v0gFW1R0pC.jpg Nepal Revises Fares for Inter-Provincial Electric Public Vehicles The Department of Transport Management has published revised fares for electric passenger and freight vehicles on inter-provincial routes across Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-district-court-to-provide-essential-services-during-dashain-holidays 2026-10-09T15:26:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1010/Kathmandu-District-Court-1-640x360.jpg Kathmandu District Court to Provide Essential Services During Dashain Holidays Kathmandu District Court will provide essential services from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on designated working days during the Dashain holiday period from October 11 to 25. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sangrila-development-bank-approves-10-5263-dividend-at-22nd-agm 2026-10-09T15:44:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1011/agm_shangri-la_G4KoeIHgH0.jpg Sangrila Development Bank Approves 10.5263% Dividend at 22nd AGM Sangrila Development Bank's 22nd Annual General Meeting approved a 10.5263 percent dividend, comprising cash and stock dividends, and elected six directors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ebola-cases-decline-in-dr-congo-but-cross-border-spread-risk-grows 2026-10-09T15:56:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1012/ebola-0-400x220.jpg Ebola Cases Decline in DR Congo, but Cross-Border Spread Risk Grows Ebola infections have declined in some parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but new hotspots and cross-border cases are complicating efforts to control the outbreak. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-directs-regular-operation-of-essential-services-during-festivals 2026-10-09T15:56:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1013/metting_WdxJ1ZldXw.webp Government Directs Regular Operation of Essential Services During Festivals The government has directed concerned agencies to keep essential services, including health, drinking water, electricity, telecommunications, airports and transport, operating regularly during the festival season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-appears-at-kathmandu-district-court-for-date-hearing 2026-10-09T15:56:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1014/newskarkahna-news934750..jpg Ravi Lamichhane Appears at Kathmandu District Court for Date Hearing RSP chairman Ravi Lamichhane appeared at Kathmandu District Court to mark his date in a cooperative fraud case involving funds from Swarnalaxmi Cooperative. https://patrukar.com/en/news/malaysia-to-raise-minimum-wage-to-2-000-ringgit-from-june-2027 2026-10-09T16:14:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1015/malesiya_4IEPkyNJnG.jpg Malaysia to Raise Minimum Wage to 2,000 Ringgit from June 2027 Malaysia will raise its monthly minimum wage from 1,700 to 2,000 ringgit from June 2027, a move expected to benefit more than 4 million workers, including Nepali migrants. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-products-need-stronger-branding-to-expand-markets-chamber-acting-president-says 2026-10-09T16:14:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1016/ncc_news_pic_deepak-k-malhotra_asoj-23_JcGjO9q0PA.webp Nepali Products Need Stronger Branding to Expand Markets, Chamber Acting President Says Nepal Chamber of Commerce Acting President Deepak Kumar Malhotra says weak branding has limited recognition of Nepali products and calls for legal reforms and better access to global markets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/justice-hari-phuyal-refuses-to-sit-on-supreme-court-constitutional-bench 2026-10-09T16:20:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1017/Manoj-Kumar-Sharma-And-Hari-Fuyal-1024x499-1.jpg Justice Hari Phuyal Refuses to Sit on Supreme Court Constitutional Bench Justice Hari Phuyal declined to sit on Nepal’s Supreme Court Constitutional Bench, questioning Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma’s discretion in forming it. The bench could not convene on October 7. https://patrukar.com/en/news/investment-board-approves-rs-21-17-billion-for-two-hydropower-projects 2026-10-09T16:26:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1018/balendra-3-400x220.jpg Investment Board Approves Rs 21.17 Billion for Two Hydropower Projects The Investment Board has approved Rs 10.75 billion for the 58.9 MW Nar Khola project and Rs 10.42 billion for the 46.72 MW Sani Bheri-3 project. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cabinet-approves-world-bank-mandate-for-earthquake-catastrophe-bond 2026-10-09T16:44:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1019/bikram-400x220.jpeg Nepal Cabinet Approves World Bank Mandate for Earthquake Catastrophe Bond The Council of Ministers approved signing a mandate agreement with the World Bank for Nepal’s Earthquake Catastrophe Bond and announced four decisions from its Friday meeting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ippan-says-national-grid-wheeling-charge-is-too-expensive-seeks-review 2026-10-09T16:44:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1020/ippan-400x220.jpg IPPAN Says National Grid Wheeling Charge Is Too Expensive, Seeks Review IPPAN has welcomed open access to Nepal’s national transmission grid but says the 57-paisa wheeling charge and rates for medium- and long-term access are costly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/achutmani-neupane-promoted-appointed-secretary-of-disappearance-inquiry-commission 2026-10-09T16:44:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1021/achut-400x220.png Achutmani Neupane Promoted, Appointed Secretary of Disappearance Inquiry Commission The Cabinet promoted Deputy Attorney General Achutmani Neupane to the gazetted special class and appointed him Secretary of the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappeared Persons. https://patrukar.com/en/news/joint-lpg-counters-to-open-across-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain 2026-10-09T17:02:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1022/Gas-line-2-1024x681.jpg Joint LPG Counters to Open Across Kathmandu Valley for Dashain LPG industries plan to set up joint sales counters at around 15 to 20 locations in Kathmandu Valley, allowing consumers to exchange empty cylinders for filled ones from another brand without an extra fee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/date-for-pm-balen-shah-s-india-visit-not-finalised-foreign-ministry-says 2026-10-09T17:14:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1023/Balen-Shah-5-1.jpg Date for PM Balen Shah’s India Visit Not Finalised, Foreign Ministry Says Nepal’s Foreign Ministry says preparations are underway for Prime Minister Balen Shah’s high-level visit to India, but a date has not yet been finalised. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cabinet-approves-cash-awards-for-20th-asian-games-medalists 2026-10-09T17:14:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1024/1791543429_bikram-20timilsina.jpg Nepal Cabinet Approves Cash Awards for 20th Asian Games Medalists Nepal's Cabinet has approved cash awards for athletes, coaches and managers after the women's kabaddi team and karate athlete Tenzing Sherpa won bronze medals at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-communist-party-to-launch-two-month-national-awakening-campaign 2026-10-09T17:26:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1025/nekapa-1024x683.png Nepali Communist Party to Launch Two-Month National Awakening Campaign The Nepali Communist Party will run a National Awakening Campaign from Kartik 7 to Mangsir 25, focusing on its general convention, upcoming elections and opposition to government policies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-issues-disaster-related-ordinance-to-amend-nepal-laws 2026-10-09T17:56:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1026/ramchandara_4tM8CgEWn7.webp President Paudel Issues Disaster-Related Ordinance to Amend Nepal Laws President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued an ordinance to amend Nepal’s laws related to disasters, including a provision concerning when missing citizens may be declared dead. https://patrukar.com/en/news/matatirtha-syuchatar-transmission-line-upgrade-may-disrupt-kathmandu-power 2026-10-09T17:56:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1027/1770512284_Bidut-20-1-.jpg Matatirtha-Syuchatar Transmission Line Upgrade May Disrupt Kathmandu Power Electricity supply in parts of the Kathmandu Valley may be affected on Saturday, Ashoj 24, and Sunday, Ashoj 25, as the Nepal Electricity Authority upgrades the Matatirtha-Syuchatar 132 kV transmission line. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vidya-bhandari-returns-to-active-uml-politics-after-11-years 2026-10-09T18:02:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1028/bidhya-bhandari_fQc9jX24Un.webp Vidya Bhandari Returns to Active UML Politics After 11 Years Former President Vidya Devi Bhandari has formally returned to active UML politics, taking an oath as a senior leader and joining the party’s standing committee meeting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-wagle-directs-cash-rewards-for-sellers-under-taxpayer-incentive-program 2026-10-09T18:11:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1029/1786623088_swarnim-20wagle.jpg Finance Minister Wagle Directs Cash Rewards for Sellers Under Taxpayer Incentive Program Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has directed the Inland Revenue Department to extend cash rewards to sellers under the taxpayer incentive program to encourage billing and support a formal economy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/road-collapse-in-dhading-blocks-mugling-kathmandu-highway 2026-10-09T18:26:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1030/Dhading-mugling-kathmandu-sadaka-400x220.jpg Road Collapse in Dhading Blocks Mugling-Kathmandu Highway A road collapse at Galaudi in Gajuri-5, Dhading, brought traffic on the Mugling-Kathmandu highway to a complete halt on Friday evening. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-eases-bank-branch-merger-rules 2026-10-09T18:26:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1031/nrb_yogg1na2j0_78NCo2uAe2.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank Eases Bank Branch Merger Rules Nepal Rastra Bank has extended permission for banks to adjust or merge branches without prior approval to sub-metropolitan cities and municipalities, while requiring staff retention and rural branch expansion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cabinet-promotes-achyut-mani-neupane-to-secretary-of-disappearance-commission 2026-10-09T18:26:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1032/cabinet-1-400x220.jpg Cabinet Promotes Achyut Mani Neupane to Secretary of Disappearance Commission The Cabinet has promoted joint attorney Achyut Mani Neupane to the gazetted special class and appointed him secretary of the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cabinet-approves-committee-to-register-bitouri-land 2026-10-09T18:26:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1033/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-05-at-4.49.07-PM-1-1.jpeg Nepal Cabinet Approves Committee to Register Bitouri Land The Cabinet has approved forming a committee to register land in the names of people who have long lived on Bitouri land, along with signing a World Bank agreement related to Nepal’s Earthquake Catastrophe Bond. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dengue-cases-rise-in-banke-district-90-infections-confirmed 2026-10-09T18:32:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1034/swsthy-karrylay-banke-original.jpg Dengue Cases Rise in Banke District, 90 Infections Confirmed Health officials say 90 people have tested positive for dengue in Banke district, with cases confirmed at hospitals in Nepalgunj between Poush last year and Ashoj 16. https://patrukar.com/en/news/delhi-metro-to-close-entry-and-exit-at-57-stations-ahead-of-october-10-protest 2026-10-09T18:32:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1035/delhi-metro-1024x576.webp Delhi Metro to Close Entry and Exit at 57 Stations Ahead of October 10 Protest The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation says entry and exit at 57 stations will be closed from 9 pm ahead of a proposed Cockroach Janata Party protest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-coordinating-with-china-to-reopen-tatopani-zhangmu-and-lizi-korala-crossings 2026-10-09T18:32:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1036/lok-chettri_l5bypMtvxa.webp Nepal Coordinating With China to Reopen Tatopani-Zhangmu and Lizi-Korala Crossings Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says coordination is underway with China to reopen the Tatopani-Zhangmu and Lizi-Korala border crossings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eu-seeks-concrete-results-in-trade-talks-with-china 2026-10-09T18:33:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1037/flag-original.jpg EU Seeks Concrete Results in Trade Talks with China EU trade official Maros Sefcovic says tangible outcomes from talks with China in Beijing are critical as the bloc seeks to ease trade tensions and balance trade and investment relations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/60-israeli-volunteers-complete-school-program-in-kathmandu-and-lalitpur 2026-10-09T18:33:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1038/Israel-volunteers-400x220.jpg 60 Israeli Volunteers Complete School Program in Kathmandu and Lalitpur A team of 60 volunteers from Israeli NGO Heroes for Life has completed a program at eight public schools in Kathmandu and Lalitpur, featuring creative learning activities and school renovation work. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-issues-disaster-management-ordinance-two-others-under-review 2026-10-09T18:33:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1039/Ramchandra-paudel-11-400x220.jpg President Paudel Issues Disaster Management Ordinance, Two Others Under Review President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued an ordinance amending Nepal’s disaster management laws, while two other ordinances recommended by the government remain under review. https://patrukar.com/en/news/seven-federal-parliament-secretariat-employees-resign-amid-ordinance-fears 2026-10-09T18:33:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1040/sansad-sachiwalaya_qzq1ooy2ir_OAVCQSbv1p.jpg Seven Federal Parliament Secretariat Employees Resign Amid Ordinance Fears Seven employees of Nepal’s Federal Parliament Secretariat have resigned amid concerns that a proposed civil service ordinance could require some staff to retire early. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-casts-vote-in-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention 2026-10-09T18:33:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1041/gagan-thapa-2-5-400x220.jpg Gagan Thapa Casts Vote in Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Nepali Congress presidential candidate Gagan Kumar Thapa cast his vote at the National Assembly building in Kathmandu as voting continued in the party’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-and-dashain-travel-worsen-kathmandu-traffic 2026-10-09T18:33:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1042/1791540025_Jam.jpg Nepali Congress Convention and Dashain Travel Worsen Kathmandu Traffic Traffic congestion has increased in Kathmandu as the Nepali Congress convention coincides with Dashain travel, slowing passengers and affecting pedestrians. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-gita-chaudhary-directs-sugarcane-subsidy-payments-before-dashain 2026-10-09T18:33:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1043/gita-ukhu-e1791546513744-400x220.jpeg Minister Gita Chaudhary Directs Sugarcane Subsidy Payments Before Dashain Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary has instructed concerned bodies to ensure sugarcane farmers receive their production subsidies before Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-chief-dan-bahadur-karki-meets-us-acting-ambassador-megan-boldin 2026-10-09T18:33:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1044/image-55-400x220.png Nepal Police Chief Dan Bahadur Karki Meets US Acting Ambassador Megan Boldin Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki and US Acting Ambassador Megan Boldin met in Kathmandu and discussed continued cooperation after recent floods and landslides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-communist-party-meeting-underway-at-parisdanda-with-seven-agendas 2026-10-09T18:33:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1045/1781695637_nekapa.png Nepal Communist Party Meeting Underway at Parisdanda With Seven Agendas The Nepal Communist Party is discussing the current political situation, upcoming programs, organizational matters and issues related to its general convention at a meeting in Parisdanda. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mohan-basnet-accuses-gagan-thapa-of-splitting-nepali-congress 2026-10-09T18:33:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1046/mohan-gagan-1024x512.jpg Mohan Basnet Accuses Gagan Thapa of Splitting Nepali Congress Nepali Congress leader Mohan Basnet said the party's division, which he attributed to Gagan Thapa and foreign influence, could affect upcoming elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-committee-recommends-direct-bank-transfers-for-flood-victims 2026-10-09T18:33:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1047/840975431_1430157865745285_6567733174604086559_n_5fLJThIA9W.webp Parliamentary Committee Recommends Direct Bank Transfers for Flood Victims A parliamentary committee has recommended providing disaster relief directly to victims through bank accounts and called for more systematic disaster management. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deepak-bhatta-s-father-files-human-rights-complaint-seeks-fair-justice 2026-10-09T18:33:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1048/842607227_1717725395988279_5448486059869835937_n_BtTxrQ3Cmk.webp Deepak Bhatta’s Father Files Human Rights Complaint, Seeks Fair Justice Chaturbhuj Bhatta has asked Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission to protect his son Deepak Bhatta’s human rights and constitutional fundamental rights. https://patrukar.com/en/news/health-minister-nisha-mehta-pledges-support-for-rapti-health-sciences-academy 2026-10-09T18:33:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1049/1791526881_WhatsApp-20Image-202026-10-09-20at-2011_36_26-20AM.jpeg Health Minister Nisha Mehta Pledges Support for Rapti Health Sciences Academy Health and Food Hygiene Minister Nisha Mehta has pledged Ministry of Health support for the development and service improvement of Rapti Health Sciences Academy in Dang. https://patrukar.com/en/news/24-south-korean-nationals-arrested-in-morang-over-religious-training-on-tourist-visas 2026-10-09T18:34:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1050/large-group-arrest-jail_rtGCODXQ5L.jpg 24 South Korean Nationals Arrested in Morang Over Religious Training on Tourist Visas Police arrested 24 South Korean nationals at a Christian educational institution in Sundarharaicha, Morang, over alleged religious training and activities while on tourist visas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mugum-samaj-kalyan-kendra-donates-rs-600-000-to-disaster-relief-fund 2026-10-09T18:34:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1051/sitabadi-400x220.jpeg Mugum Samaj Kalyan Kendra Donates Rs 600,000 to Disaster Relief Fund Mugum Samaj Kalyan Kendra has contributed Rs 600,000 to the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Relief Fund to support disaster rescue, relief and rehabilitation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-to-draft-procedure-to-simplify-investment-related-public-services 2026-10-09T18:34:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1052/pmo-press-meet-400x220.jpg Government to Draft Procedure to Simplify Investment-Related Public Services The government is preparing a procedure for the National Express Investment System to make services for domestic and foreign investors simpler, more transparent and technology-friendly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-uml-representatives-removed-from-posts-after-leaving-party 2026-10-09T18:38:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1053/election-comission_TKFZ5b7xYS.jpg Four UML Representatives Removed from Posts After Leaving Party The Election Commission has declared four local representatives elected from the UML in Bhojpur and Kapilvastu automatically removed from their posts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/salt-trading-opens-subsidised-shops-at-eight-locations-in-sudurpaschim 2026-10-09T18:38:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1054/suptha-mule-pasal_F5RoJCWFgp.webp Salt Trading Opens Subsidised Shops at Eight Locations in Sudurpaschim Salt Trading Corporation has opened eight subsidised price shops across five Sudurpaschim districts to help consumers buy daily essentials at discounted rates ahead of Dashain and Tihar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-revises-fares-for-electric-public-vehicles-on-inter-provincial-routes 2026-10-09T18:49:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1055/DOTM-640x360.jpg Government Revises Fares for Electric Public Vehicles on Inter-Provincial Routes The Department of Transport Management has released revised per-kilometer fares for electric passenger and cargo vehicles on inter-provincial routes in the Terai and hills. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-presidential-vote-count-to-be-held-today 2026-10-09T19:01:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1056/congres-adhibeshan_QHymFN3ouK.webp Nepali Congress Presidential Vote Count to Be Held Today Votes for the Nepali Congress president will be counted today at Kathmandu’s National Assembly building, while ballots for other posts will be counted later. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lalitpur-court-orders-bail-release-of-anfa-treasurer-ravindra-joshi-and-accountant-sanjeev-pandey 2026-10-09T19:43:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/22-construction-contracts-cancelled-in-dolakha-over-stalled-road-projects 2026-10-09T20:13:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1057/dolakha7-400x220.jpg 22 Construction Contracts Cancelled in Dolakha Over Stalled Road Projects The Road Division Office Charikot has terminated 22 construction contracts in Dolakha after development works remained stalled for years, and has begun financial settlement procedures. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prithvi-highway-closed-after-road-collapse-in-dhading-s-gajuri 2026-10-09T20:13:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1058/road.png Prithvi Highway Closed After Road Collapse in Dhading’s Gajuri Traffic on the Prithvi Highway has been halted after erosion by the Trishuli River caused a section of road to collapse at Galudi in Gajuri Rural Municipality-5, Dhading. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-telecom-and-nta-sign-information-highway-deal-to-expand-broadband 2026-10-09T20:17:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1059/samjhauta-original.jpg Nepal Telecom and NTA Sign Information Highway Deal to Expand Broadband Nepal Telecom and the Nepal Telecommunications Authority have signed an agreement to expand high-speed broadband internet to 194 local levels in Gandaki and Lumbini provinces over three years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-anti-dumping-duty-pushes-nepali-jute-industry-into-crisis 2026-10-09T20:17:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1060/1791549156_New-20Project-20-2-.jpg Indian Anti-Dumping Duty Pushes Nepali Jute Industry Into Crisis Nepali jute entrepreneurs say India’s anti-dumping duty has cost the domestic industry about 95 percent of its market and warn that remaining factories could close without urgent government action. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-ministry-urges-complaints-over-misuse-of-security-personnel 2026-10-09T20:17:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1061/home-ministry_PgjvmWym5l.jpg Home Ministry Urges Complaints Over Misuse of Security Personnel Nepal’s Home Ministry has asked the public to report security personnel deployed outside official procedures or assigned to household and personal work. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-rejects-habeas-corpus-petition-for-inam-sapkota 2026-10-09T20:17:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1062/inam-sapkota_SpOTSslygB.webp Nepal Supreme Court Rejects Habeas Corpus Petition for Inam Sapkota Nepal's Supreme Court has rejected a habeas corpus petition seeking the release of Inam Sapkota, who was arrested over alleged suspicious activities linked to former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jsp-nepal-central-member-bikki-yadav-resigns-from-party 2026-10-09T20:18:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1063/bideshwor-yadav-1024x576.jpg JSP Nepal Central Member Bikki Yadav Resigns From Party Bideshwar Yadav, also known as Bikki Yadav, has resigned from the Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal, where he led the youth and sports department. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vidya-bhandari-says-threats-to-democracy-prompted-return-to-politics 2026-10-09T20:18:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1064/uml-meeting-10_2HtPNXGmAC.webp Vidya Bhandari Says Threats to Democracy Prompted Return to Politics Former President Vidya Devi Bhandari said she returned to party politics after seeing threats to democracy and the constitution. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ssp-rabinraj-karnajit-urges-government-to-bar-settlements-below-flood-line 2026-10-09T20:18:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1065/rabinraj_0wBgSdiYSz.webp SSP Rabinraj Karnajit Urges Government to Bar Settlements Below Flood Line Armed Police Force SSP Rabinraj Karnajit has urged the government to prevent settlements below the flood line when rebuilding communities affected by floods and landslides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-developing-postal-service-as-government-courier-minister-timilsina-says 2026-10-09T20:18:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1067/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-09-at-1.58.58-PM-1024x682-1.jpeg Nepal Developing Postal Service as Government Courier, Minister Timilsina Says Information and Communications Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina says the government is implementing plans to modernise the postal service and develop it as a government courier. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dig-koirala-announces-proactive-policing-in-flood-hit-rasuwa 2026-10-09T20:18:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1066/sudarsan-koirala_FxytjPtS5S.webp DIG Koirala Announces Proactive Policing in Flood-Hit Rasuwa Nepal Police has launched proactive policing in flood-affected areas of Rasuwa, with a focus on security and the wellbeing of people staying in holding centres. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tilak-bahadur-katwal-elected-unopposed-as-deuba-faction-udayapur-1-president 2026-10-09T20:18:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1068/deuba-samuha_JwHtM6COhZ.webp Tilak Bahadur Katwal Elected Unopposed as Deuba Faction Udayapur-1 President Tilak Bahadur Katwal has been elected unopposed as the Deuba faction's constituency president for House of Representatives constituency no. 1 in Udayapur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tharu-community-to-worship-dhikri-on-kartik-1-for-dashain 2026-10-09T20:18:27+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/387266/conversions/tharu-aguwagaru-chalfal-gardai-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Tharu Community to Worship Dhikri on Kartik 1 for Dashain Tharu leaders meeting in Ghorahi have decided that the community will worship Dhikri on Kartik 1 as part of this year's Dashain celebrations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oman-s-win-over-canada-ends-nepal-s-direct-qualification-hopes-for-2027-odi-world-cup 2026-10-09T20:19:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1069/asian-cricket_88pRUK87r4.webp Oman's Win Over Canada Ends Nepal's Direct Qualification Hopes for 2027 ODI World Cup Oman's 41-run victory over Canada lifted its League 2 points tally to 33 and ruled out Nepal's chances of finishing in the top four for direct qualification. https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-arrested-for-snatching-gold-necklace-from-elderly-woman-in-makalbari 2026-10-09T21:08:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1070/1791549764_Sun-20Lutpat.jpg Man Arrested for Snatching Gold Necklace from Elderly Woman in Makalbari Kathmandu police arrested 29-year-old Sunil Sunar over the alleged snatching of an elderly woman's gold tilhari in Makalbari, Gokarneshwar Municipality-8. https://patrukar.com/en/news/niranjan-bista-appointed-chief-attorney-of-sudurpaschim-province 2026-10-09T21:17:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1071/sudur_l52jpQh1rd.webp Niranjan Bista Appointed Chief Attorney of Sudurpaschim Province Niranjan Bista has been appointed Chief Attorney of Sudurpaschim Province and sworn in by Dipayal High Court Chief Justice Dinesh Prasad Yadav. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sebon-raises-promoter-share-sale-notice-threshold-to-15-percent 2026-10-09T21:41:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1072/stock-dhito-patra-nepse-1024x512.jpg SEBON Raises Promoter Share Sale Notice Threshold to 15 Percent SEBON has amended its promoter share sale directive, requiring five trading days' advance notice only for sales of 15 percent or more of a promoter's shares. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gajurel-directs-agencies-to-act-against-passenger-cheats-during-festive-season 2026-10-09T22:11:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1073/savapoati-400x220.png Gajurel Directs Agencies to Act Against Passenger Cheats During Festive Season Infrastructure Development Committee Chair Ashish Gajurel has instructed concerned agencies to act against those cheating passengers as up to 1.5 million people are expected to leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-may-face-power-disruptions-for-two-days-during-transmission-line-upgrade 2026-10-09T22:29:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1074/transmission-prasharan-prasaran-line-bijuli-2-bidhyut-3-1024x705-1.jpg Kathmandu Valley May Face Power Disruptions for Two Days During Transmission Line Upgrade Electricity supply in Kathmandu Valley could be affected on Saturday and Sunday as the Nepal Electricity Authority replaces conductors on the Matatirtha-Syuchatar 132-kV transmission line. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-voting-nears-end-gandaki-figures-differ 2026-10-09T22:41:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1075/congress-voting-1024x683.jpg Nepali Congress 15th General Convention: Voting Nears End, Gandaki Figures Differ Voting to elect the Nepali Congress central committee is nearing completion. Gandaki polling has concluded, but the reported vote totals differ: one figure is 770, while the provincial tally lists 651. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-bhim-bahadur-khatri-appointed-vice-chair-of-karnali-planning-commission 2026-10-09T22:41:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-and-eu-reach-understanding-on-hybrid-cars-discuss-rare-minerals 2026-10-10T00:32:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1076/china-europe_1rBfpbLuu0.jpg China and EU Reach Understanding on Hybrid Cars, Discuss Rare Minerals China and the European Union agreed to strengthen dialogue and follow a company price commitment process for hybrid cars during trade talks on Friday. The sides also discussed rare minerals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-farewells-19-athlete-team-for-fifth-asian-para-games-in-japan 2026-10-10T00:32:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1077/1_eASOJQydqb.webp Nepal Farewells 19-Athlete Team for Fifth Asian Para Games in Japan Nepal's 19 athletes were given a farewell in Kathmandu ahead of the fifth Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-concludes-voting-for-new-working-committee 2026-10-10T00:35:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1078/congress-matdan-5_ppeHLQz0sE.webp Nepali Congress Concludes Voting for New Working Committee A total of 7,049 of 7,317 eligible voters cast ballots in the Nepali Congress election. Ballot boxes are being sealed ahead of the presidential vote count. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-made-car-t-cells-used-to-treat-cancer-patient-for-the-first-time 2026-10-10T00:35:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1079/20261009_214733_cA6Y6oofVA.webp Nepal-Made CAR-T Cells Used to Treat Cancer Patient for the First Time A cancer patient has received treatment with CAR-T cells developed and produced in Nepal by the Center for Regenerative Medicine, in a first for the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-voting-ends-with-7-039-votes-cast 2026-10-10T00:35:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/investment-board-approves-two-semi-reservoir-hydropower-projects 2026-10-10T00:35:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1080/Lagani-board.jpg Investment Board Approves Two Semi-Reservoir Hydropower Projects Nepal's Investment Board has approved investment in the 58.9 MW Nar Khola and 46.72 MW Sani hydropower projects. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tiktok-hosts-new-media-storytelling-masterclass-at-tribhuvan-university 2026-10-10T00:35:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-suspends-internet-in-parts-of-delhi-ahead-of-cjp-protest 2026-10-10T00:36:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1081/cjp-protest-delhi_m3HmIWRw5v.webp India Suspends Internet in Parts of Delhi Ahead of CJP Protest India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered a 24-hour internet suspension within a four-kilometre area around the Janpath-Kartavya Path intersection ahead of a planned Cockroach Janata Party protest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-ministry-orders-psos-deployed-against-rules-to-return-to-posts 2026-10-10T00:36:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/lalitpur-court-grants-bail-to-anfa-treasurer-rabindra-joshi-and-accounts-officer-sanjeev-pandey 2026-10-10T00:39:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1082/anfa-treasurer.jpg Lalitpur Court Grants Bail to ANFA Treasurer Rabindra Joshi and Accounts Officer Sanjeev Pandey The Lalitpur District Court ordered the release of ANFA treasurer Rabindra Joshi and accounts officer Sanjeev Pandey on bail, setting amounts of Rs 1.5 million and Rs 1.2 million, respectively. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pitru-paksha-concludes-with-shodasha-shraddha-on-ashwin-krishna-aunsi 2026-10-10T05:59:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1083/sradhha-16sradh_wrf2vw1zdi_Bh22kqe0ZR.jpg Pitru Paksha Concludes with Shodasha Shraddha on Ashwin Krishna Aunsi Hindus across Nepal marked the final day of Pitru Paksha with tarpan, sida-daan and pinda-daan in memory of deceased ancestors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/makwanpur-sets-new-tribhuvan-rajpath-timetable-after-galchhi-landslide 2026-10-10T06:29:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1084/tribhuwan-rajpath_7hqehm5sDM.jpg Makwanpur Sets New Tribhuvan Rajpath Timetable After Galchhi Landslide Makwanpur has introduced an alternating traffic system on the Tribhuvan Rajpath after a landslide blocked the Kathmandu-Mugling road section. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stakeholders-call-for-higher-egg-production-and-consumption-in-nepal 2026-10-10T06:29:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1085/press-meet-hetauda--2--original.jpg Stakeholders Call for Higher Egg Production and Consumption in Nepal Stakeholders at World Egg Day discussions in Chitwan and Hetauda urged Nepal to boost egg production, raise public awareness of eggs’ nutritional value and expand consumption. https://patrukar.com/en/news/farmers-walk-36-days-to-reach-myagdi-market-with-sheep-for-dashain 2026-10-10T07:11:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1086/v5XtlE4Q7j.jpg Farmers Walk 36 Days to Reach Myagdi Market With Sheep for Dashain Four farmers reached Galeshwar, Myagdi, after a 36-day trek with around 200 sheep and goats, facing snowfall, bad weather and blocked roads. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-announces-russian-diesel-import-deal-as-zelenskyy-protests 2026-10-10T08:26:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1087/Donald-Trump-Reuters-400x220.jpg Trump Announces Russian Diesel Import Deal as Zelenskyy Protests Donald Trump says Russia will supply the United States with diesel in three shipments, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that the deal could benefit Vladimir Putin and prolong the war. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-kumar-thapa-elected-nepali-congress-president 2026-10-10T08:29:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1088/Gagan-kumar-Thapa-7-1024x500-1.jpg Gagan Kumar Thapa Elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected president of the Nepali Congress at its 15th general convention, defeating Shyam Krishna Khadgi by a wide margin. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhapa-initiative-seeks-to-establish-tea-testing-laboratory 2026-10-10T08:29:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1089/chiya-khati_dgafpaib1h_bLYvdvOJue.jpg Jhapa Initiative Seeks to Establish Tea Testing Laboratory An initiative to establish a tea testing laboratory in Jhapa aims to make quality checks easier and help preserve the market identity of Nepali tea. https://patrukar.com/en/news/businessman-nabin-basnet-arrested-in-13-year-old-red-sandalwood-smuggling-case 2026-10-10T08:59:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1090/nabin-basnet_4kTGwSzwen.webp Businessman Nabin Basnet Arrested in 13-Year-Old Red Sandalwood Smuggling Case The Central Investigation Bureau has arrested businessman Nabin Basnet in connection with a red sandalwood smuggling case dating back 13 years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bagmati-cm-kiran-thapa-magar-announces-expanded-services-at-hetauda-hospital 2026-10-10T09:05:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1091/Cm_bagmati_kiran-thapa--1--original.jpg Bagmati CM Kiran Thapa Magar Announces Expanded Services at Hetauda Hospital Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar says plans to expand Hetauda Hospital include a cath lab, MRI services and additional beds as patient numbers rise. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mudslide-blocks-bp-highway-at-pinthali-bensi-in-kavre 2026-10-10T09:11:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1092/bp-highwaya-pahiro-1024x512.jpg Mudslide Blocks BP Highway at Pinthali Bensi in Kavre A mudslide has completely blocked the BP Highway at Pinthali Bensi in Roshi Rural Municipality-9, Kavre, as continuous rainfall hampers clearance efforts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-arrested-in-brown-heroin-seizures-in-morang-and-taplejung 2026-10-10T09:17:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1093/pakrau-original.jpg Five Arrested in Brown Heroin Seizures in Morang and Taplejung Police arrested four people in Morang with 9.37 grams of suspected brown heroin and one person in Taplejung with 2.89 grams. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prithvi-highway-closed-after-gas-leak-and-road-subsidence-in-dhading 2026-10-10T09:35:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1094/road-1024x500-1.jpg Prithvi Highway Closed After Gas Leak and Road Subsidence in Dhading Traffic on the Prithvi Highway has been halted in both directions after a gas bullet overturned and leaked near Machhedi and cracks appeared in the road in Dhading. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-congratulates-gagan-thapa-on-nepali-congress-presidency 2026-10-10T09:41:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1095/1789643047_gagan.jpg Vishwaprakash Sharma Congratulates Gagan Thapa on Nepali Congress Presidency Nepali Congress Senior Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma congratulated newly elected President Gagan Thapa and called for unity and reflection within the party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-recover-18-muzzle-loading-guns-in-surkhet-forests 2026-10-10T09:59:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1096/photo_kMN9J1ZQZ7.webp Police Recover 18 Muzzle-Loading Guns in Surkhet Forests Police recovered 18 muzzle-loading guns from three locations in the forests of Chaukune and Barahatal in western Surkhet on Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nta-denies-internet-fee-hike-warns-providers-against-overcharging 2026-10-10T10:11:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1097/fixed-broadband-internet_NxLY6M33cJ-original.jpg NTA Denies Internet Fee Hike, Warns Providers Against Overcharging Nepal’s Telecommunications Authority says internet service fees have not increased and warns providers they may face action for charging above approved rates. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslide-completely-blocks-bp-highway-at-pinthalibesi-in-kavre 2026-10-10T10:11:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1098/BP-Highway-2-1536x908-1-400x220.jpg Landslide Completely Blocks BP Highway at Pinthalibesi in Kavre A landslide has blocked the BP Highway at Pinthalibesi in Roshi Rural Municipality-9, Kavre, as continuous rainfall hampers debris clearance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-candidate-binita-khadka-arrested-in-israel-fraud-case 2026-10-10T10:29:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1099/binita-kdkaa-1024x512.jpg Nepali Congress Candidate Binita Khadka Arrested in Israel Fraud Case The CIB arrested Binita Khadka over allegations that she defrauded people of more than Rs 25 million by promising caregiver jobs in Israel through the G2G process. https://patrukar.com/en/news/7-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-panama-tsunami-threat-warned 2026-10-10T10:59:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1100/1746198399_Earthquake-20Chile.jpg 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Panama, Tsunami Threat Warned A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Panama on Friday, with tremors felt in Panama City and warnings issued about possible aftershocks and a potential tsunami threat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pashupati-sharma-elected-unopposed-as-president-of-national-folk-and-duet-song-academy-nepal 2026-10-10T11:05:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1101/pashupati-sharma.jpg Pashupati Sharma Elected Unopposed as President of National Folk and Duet Song Academy Nepal Pashupati Sharma was elected unopposed as president of the National Folk and Duet Song Academy Nepal at its ninth general convention in Bardibas, Mahottari. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-beat-sri-lanka-by-four-wickets-in-first-t20i 2026-10-10T11:14:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1102/1791595581_New-20Project-20-1-.jpg Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka by Four Wickets in First T20I Pakistan chased Sri Lanka's target of 183 in 18.5 overs to win the first T20 International by four wickets in Rawalpindi, led by outstanding innings from Sahibzada Farhan and Sadaqat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prithvi-highway-blockage-leaves-vehicles-stranded-at-kathmandu-s-new-bus-park 2026-10-10T11:41:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1103/1-buspark--1792_zID28ydnYD.webp Prithvi Highway Blockage Leaves Vehicles Stranded at Kathmandu’s New Bus Park Long- and short-distance vehicles are stranded at Gongabu’s New Bus Park after the Prithvi Highway was blocked, while congestion also affects the alternative Kantilokpath route. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bp-highway-reopens-after-overnight-rain-triggers-mudslide 2026-10-10T11:41:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1104/bp-highway_RyUA55QieH.webp BP Highway Reopens After Overnight Rain Triggers Mudslide Traffic has resumed on the BP Highway after road crews cleared a mudslide between Narke and Pinthali, near Mangaltar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-stocks-rise-as-technology-shares-gain-telecom-sector-falls 2026-10-10T12:26:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1105/us-market_sJri7oGvuR.webp US Stocks Rise as Technology Shares Gain, Telecom Sector Falls US stocks ended higher on Friday as technology shares improved, despite a volatile week marked by high bond yields and rising energy prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cjp-says-three-leaders-detained-in-delhi-ahead-of-planned-protest 2026-10-10T12:29:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1106/capture1_AOR3o75DvZ.webp CJP Says Three Leaders Detained in Delhi Ahead of Planned Protest The Cockroach Janata Party says Delhi police detained Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after they travelled from Mumbai to Delhi ahead of a planned protest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-ukraine-and-european-officials-discuss-russia-ukraine-war-in-miami 2026-10-10T12:32:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1107/ukraine_BqYf1r5RpY.jpg US, Ukraine and European Officials Discuss Russia-Ukraine War in Miami American, Ukrainian and European officials held talks in Miami on Friday focused on finding a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine war. https://patrukar.com/en/news/everest-rugby-legacy-campaign-launched-to-develop-rugby-in-nepal 2026-10-10T12:32:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1108/2_z4IGSq5ejb.webp Everest Rugby Legacy Campaign Launched to Develop Rugby in Nepal Himalayan Sports Management has announced a two-year campaign to grow rugby in Nepal, promote sports tourism and stage a rugby event in the Everest region. https://patrukar.com/en/news/youths-leave-nepal-in-droves-through-tribhuvan-airport-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-10T12:32:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1109/photo-12_74a038de_GJcFUsryoU.webp Youths Leave Nepal in Droves Through Tribhuvan Airport Ahead of Dashain A large queue of young people was seen at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu as they left Nepal for foreign employment during the Dashain holiday season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-fields-oldest-test-team-in-nearly-100-years-against-south-africa 2026-10-10T12:32:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1110/australia_QW3aAjAqoi.webp Australia Fields Oldest Test Team in Nearly 100 Years Against South Africa Australia has fielded 11 players aged 30 or older in its Test against South Africa in Durban, the first time in Test cricket's 149-year history that the team has had no player under 30. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shyam-krishna-khadgi-congratulates-gagan-thapa-on-nepali-congress-presidency-win 2026-10-10T12:35:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1111/shyamkrishna-kkhadgi-1024x513.jpg Shyam Krishna Khadgi Congratulates Gagan Thapa on Nepali Congress Presidency Win Shyam Krishna Khadgi congratulated Gagan Thapa on his Nepali Congress presidency victory, saying leadership means winning over those with differing views as well as winning elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-central-member-candidate-binita-khadka-arrested-at-convention-venue 2026-10-10T12:35:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1112/binita-khadka_7IapT0d5b4.webp Nepali Congress Central Member Candidate Binita Khadka Arrested at Convention Venue The Central Investigation Bureau arrested Binita Khadka, a candidate in the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, in connection with a foreign employment case. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cockroach-janata-party-protest-at-jantar-mantar-delhi-police-denies-permission 2026-10-10T12:35:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1113/1791601399_cjp.jpg Cockroach Janata Party Protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police Denies Permission The Cockroach Janata Party has announced a protest at Jantar Mantar, while Delhi Police has denied permission and prepared major security and transport measures. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stakeholders-call-for-greater-investment-in-girls-rights-in-kathmandu 2026-10-10T12:35:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1114/1791594928_pic.jpg Stakeholders Call for Greater Investment in Girls’ Rights in Kathmandu Stakeholders at a Kathmandu programme marking International Day of the Girl Child 2026 called for increased investment to end child marriage, protect girls’ rights and strengthen digital safety. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-urges-education-system-to-prepare-students-for-the-future 2026-10-10T12:35:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1115/g-original.jpg President Paudel Urges Education System to Prepare Students for the Future President Ram Chandra Paudel said Nepal's education system must equip students to face future challenges and opportunities, as well as present needs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/delhi-police-tighten-security-at-jantar-mantar-ahead-of-cjp-protest 2026-10-10T12:36:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1116/CJP-1024x448.jpg Delhi Police Tighten Security at Jantar Mantar Ahead of CJP Protest Delhi Police have increased security at Jantar Mantar and nearby areas ahead of a demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-central-member-candidate-binita-khadka-arrested-on-fraud-charges 2026-10-10T12:36:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-student-leaders-arrested-over-alleged-misconduct-with-tu-vice-chancellor 2026-10-10T12:36:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1117/tribhuwan-university_wy1rk50crt_67nnt3rrft_xhrukeuukk_8vupetmw6k_2ISwH5xZcV.jpg Five Student Leaders Arrested Over Alleged Misconduct With TU Vice-Chancellor Five student leaders were arrested in Kathmandu on charges of misbehaving with Tribhuvan University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa. Eleven student organisations have demanded their immediate release. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aepc-begins-distributing-electric-stoves-to-indigenous-and-dalit-students-in-kathmandu-valley 2026-10-10T12:36:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1118/838782435_2200579404135016_310737224562253997_n_EDnLgA8Fb5.webp AEPC Begins Distributing Electric Stoves to Indigenous and Dalit Students in Kathmandu Valley The Alternative Energy Promotion Centre has begun providing electric stoves to Indigenous and Dalit students living in rented accommodation in the Kathmandu Valley to support cleaner cooking. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kavre-voter-roll-update-removes-2-602-names 2026-10-10T12:36:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1119/1768543645_Election-20-1-.jpg Kavre Voter Roll Update Removes 2,602 Names The District Election Office in Kavrepalanchok says its voter roll update removed 2,602 names, including duplicate registrations and deceased voters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cmc-cancer-institute-trains-more-than-200-bharatpur-health-volunteers-on-breast-cancer 2026-10-10T12:36:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1120/6xfwersk3g.jpg CMC Cancer Institute Trains More Than 200 Bharatpur Health Volunteers on Breast Cancer The CMC Cancer Institute held breast cancer awareness training for more than 200 health volunteers from wards 1 to 29 of Bharatpur Metropolitan City. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prithvi-highway-blockage-strands-long-and-short-distance-buses-at-gongabu 2026-10-10T12:36:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1121/1-buspark--1792_zID28ydnYD.webp Prithvi Highway Blockage Strands Long- and Short-Distance Buses at Gongabu Vehicles at Gongabu's New Bus Park in Kathmandu have been stranded after the Prithvi Highway was blocked, while heavy traffic on the alternative Kanti Lokpath has disrupted services. https://patrukar.com/en/news/babarmahal-overhead-bridge-to-open-to-public-from-asoj-28 2026-10-10T12:36:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1122/babarmahal-aakase-bridge-1791608857.jpg Babarmahal Overhead Bridge to Open to Public from Asoj 28 The pedestrian overhead bridge at Babarmahal in Kathmandu is in the final stage of construction and is set to open for public use from Asoj 28. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-declares-five-parbat-local-units-disaster-crisis-zones 2026-10-10T12:36:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1123/parbat_fq3eu5VU0M.jpg Government Declares Five Parbat Local Units Disaster Crisis Zones Five local units in Parbat district have been declared disaster crisis zones after floods and landslides, according to a notice published in the Nepal Gazette. https://patrukar.com/en/news/limestone-transport-to-sourya-cement-halted-after-dispute-in-udayapur 2026-10-10T12:36:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1124/Untitled-1-original.jpg Limestone Transport to Sourya Cement Halted After Dispute in Udayapur Limestone transport from a mine in Katari Municipality has stopped following a dispute between local residents and tipper operators, who have blocked the Siddhicharan and Madan Bhandari highways for three days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-provincial-hospital-expands-services-amid-shortage-of-permanent-staff 2026-10-10T12:36:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1125/hospital-original.jpg Lumbini Provincial Hospital Expands Services Amid Shortage of Permanent Staff Lumbini Provincial Hospital in Butwal has expanded services and developed its infrastructure, but continues to rely heavily on contract staff because of a shortage of permanent employees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/birtamod-mayor-deputy-seek-ciaa-probe-into-51-bigha-bus-park-land-dispute 2026-10-10T12:36:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1126/birtamod_sCs3Bn6Hdn.webp Birtamod Mayor, Deputy Seek CIAA Probe Into 51-Bigha Bus Park Land Dispute Birtamod’s mayor and deputy mayor have urged the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority to intervene in a land dispute affecting around 400 households near the town’s new bus park. https://patrukar.com/en/news/passenger-vehicles-given-priority-on-hetauda-route-amid-mugling-kathmandu-road-closure 2026-10-10T13:16:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1127/tribhuwan-rajpath_7hqehm5sdm_pMXWP7pDAJ.webp Passenger Vehicles Given Priority on Hetauda Route Amid Mugling-Kathmandu Road Closure Authorities are prioritizing passenger vehicles carrying Dashain travellers as traffic pressure rises on the Hetauda route following the Mugling-Kathmandu road closure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cjp-leaders-detained-at-delhi-airport-ahead-of-planned-protest 2026-10-10T13:28:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1128/Gagan-1791613172.webp CJP Leaders Detained at Delhi Airport Ahead of Planned Protest Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and other party leaders after they landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-launches-long-march-12-rocket-with-internet-satellites 2026-10-10T13:28:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1129/china-space-scaled-1_Z6Ihs2Z2sv.webp China Launches Long March-12 Rocket With Internet Satellites China successfully launched a Long March-12 rocket from Hainan, carrying a new group of low Earth orbit internet satellites into space. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-s-journey-from-student-leader-to-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-10T13:46:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1130/gagan_PXAuqCtU86.webp Gagan Thapa’s Journey from Student Leader to Nepali Congress General Secretary Profiles in Nepali media trace Gagan Thapa’s political rise from student activism to his role as general secretary of the Nepali Congress. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-pledges-additional-a-15-million-for-nepal-flood-reconstruction 2026-10-10T14:16:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1131/shisir-khanal-9-400x220.jpg Australia Pledges Additional A$15 Million for Nepal Flood Reconstruction Australia will provide an additional A$15 million in grant assistance for relief, recovery and reconstruction in areas affected by Nepal’s recent devastating floods, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-calls-for-practical-value-based-reform-of-nepal-s-education-system 2026-10-10T14:16:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1132/President-Ram-Chandra-Poudel--400x220.jpeg President Paudel Calls for Practical, Value-Based Reform of Nepal’s Education System President Ram Chandra Paudel says Nepal’s education system should be revised to meet global changes and future challenges, with a greater focus on practical and value-based learning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-telecom-launches-dashain-tihar-offer-2083-with-ftth-and-mobile-discounts 2026-10-10T14:46:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1133/2083-dashain_6jM8R1FAEj.webp Nepal Telecom Launches Dashain-Tihar Offer 2083 With FTTH and Mobile Discounts Nepal Telecom’s Dashain Tihar Offer 2083 includes a waiver of the FTTH installation fee, discounts on selected annual internet packages and concessional GSM voice, data and SMS packages. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-bars-nrb-from-requiring-national-id-as-sole-banking-document 2026-10-10T14:58:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1134/National_Identity_Card_Nepal-1024x634.png Nepal Supreme Court Bars NRB From Requiring National ID as Sole Banking Document The Supreme Court has directed Nepal Rastra Bank to allow citizens without a national identity card or number to access banking services using alternative documents, including citizenship certificates. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nhrc-calls-for-accessible-non-discriminatory-mental-health-services 2026-10-10T14:58:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1135/human-right-cover_I037iKBtvt.jpg NHRC Calls for Accessible, Non-Discriminatory Mental Health Services Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission urged all three tiers of government to provide quality mental health services and place psychosocial counsellors at every local level. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-airports-ban-kites-drones-balloons-and-laser-lights 2026-10-10T15:16:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1136/pokhara-airport_3RsGIqOp81.jpg Pokhara Airports Ban Kites, Drones, Balloons and Laser Lights Authorities have prohibited flying kites, drones and balloons and using laser lights near Pokhara International Airport and the old Pokhara Airport, citing flight safety risks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shashank-koirala-says-politics-must-be-guided-by-beliefs-and-public-service 2026-10-10T15:28:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1137/840951165_2123302671594864_5707773106622872917_n_dlOGDezTK1.webp Shashank Koirala Says Politics Must Be Guided by Beliefs and Public Service Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shashank Koirala says politicians must stand by their beliefs, serve the public and avoid using politics to share power. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-returns-home-after-fiji-and-tuvalu-visit 2026-10-10T15:58:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1138/1790951898_shishir-20khanal-20-1-.jpg Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Returns Home After Fiji and Tuvalu Visit Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal returned to Nepal after attending a climate change leaders' event in Fiji and Tuvalu and holding official engagements in Australia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-damaged-besisahar-chame-road-repairs-to-cost-rs-1-billion 2026-10-10T15:58:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1139/Chame-besisahar-400x220.jpg Flood-Damaged Besisahar-Chame Road Repairs to Cost Rs 1 Billion Restoring flood- and landslide-damaged sections, paved roads and bridges on the Besisahar-Chame route in Lamjung is estimated to cost about Rs 1 billion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-returns-home-after-pre-cop-leaders-event 2026-10-10T15:58:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1140/shishir-khanal-2_9oWwqJgM83.webp Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal Returns Home After Pre-COP Leaders Event Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal returned to Nepal on Saturday after climate discussions at the Pre-COP Leaders Event in Fiji and Tuvalu and an official visit to Australia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maulapur-launches-cleanliness-drive-ahead-of-durga-puja 2026-10-10T15:58:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1141/842365598_1823066558825338_8328476392398991002_n_tx6Sd9HPJh.webp Maulapur Launches Cleanliness Drive Ahead of Durga Puja Maulapur Municipality in Rautahat has launched a cleanliness campaign at the call of Mayor Reena Kumari Sah to improve sanitation during the Durga Puja festival season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhaulagiri-climbing-resumes-after-weather-improves 2026-10-10T16:13:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1142/dhabaligiri-himal-original.jpg Dhaulagiri Climbing Resumes After Weather Improves Climbing on Dhaulagiri has resumed after weather conditions improved, following the team's return to base camp and rope-fixing work above Camp Two. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-nominates-13-new-members-to-central-committee 2026-10-10T16:16:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1143/uml-sthayi-commete-6-1024x683.jpg CPN-UML Nominates 13 New Members to Central Committee The CPN-UML standing committee has nominated 13 people to the party’s central committee, secretary Mahesh Basnet said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shankar-pokharel-accuses-government-of-moving-toward-authoritarianism 2026-10-10T16:16:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1144/shankar-pokhrel-1-1024x682.jpg Shankar Pokharel Accuses Government of Moving Toward Authoritarianism CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel accused the government of arbitrary rule, citing arrests without sufficient evidence and the dismissal of security personnel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-urges-public-to-give-current-government-a-chance 2026-10-10T16:28:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1145/kulman-ghising-400x220.jpg Kulman Ghising Urges Public to Give Current Government a Chance Ujyalo Nepal Party chairman Kulman Ghising called for positive coordination and cooperation with the current government, citing its efforts on good governance, corruption control and restarting closed domestic industries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mamata-banerjee-and-arvind-kejriwal-arrested-in-delhi-during-protest 2026-10-10T16:28:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1146/mamata-banerjee-e1791625170698_UZYaJukI5N.webp Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal Arrested in Delhi During Protest Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were taken into custody while heading to a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-assembly-s-ninth-session-prorogued 2026-10-10T16:28:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1147/koshi-pradeshsavako-asthayi-vawan_99LLghZwUJ.jpg Koshi Province Assembly's Ninth Session Prorogued Koshi Province Head Parashuram Khapung prorogued the provincial assembly's ninth session from midnight on Saturday, Ashoj 24, 2083 BS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/free-health-check-up-camp-opens-at-kathmandu-s-new-buspark-for-dashain-travelers 2026-10-10T16:28:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1148/1791620194_new-20buspark.jpg Free Health Check-Up Camp Opens at Kathmandu's New Buspark for Dashain Travelers Kathmandu Metropolitan City's Metropolitan Police Force has opened a free health check-up camp and passenger assistance desk at Gongabu's New Buspark for people traveling home for Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/opposition-leaders-detained-at-delhi-protest-demanding-cec-gyanesh-kumar-s-resignation 2026-10-10T16:46:25+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/mamata_vbIojSCXos.PNG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Opposition Leaders Detained at Delhi Protest Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Delhi Police detained dozens of opposition leaders and hundreds of protesters during a Saturday demonstration calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign. https://patrukar.com/en/news/infrastructure-development-turns-bhojpur-s-chyangre-area-into-a-tourist-and-commercial-hub 2026-10-10T16:46:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1149/pp-1-400x220.jpg Infrastructure Development Turns Bhojpur’s Chyangre Area into a Tourist and Commercial Hub Development projects around Chyangre Pokhari and Panchakanya Temple are reshaping the area in Bhojpur, helping it emerge as a tourist and commercial hub. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-vote-counting-underway-in-sanepa 2026-10-10T16:58:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1150/nc-matganana-1024x512.png Nepali Congress Convention Vote Counting Underway in Sanepa Vote counting for Nepali Congress vice-president and general secretary posts is underway at the party's central office in Sanepa, with CCTV monitoring in 14 rooms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saudi-led-coalition-says-it-destroyed-136-houthi-military-targets 2026-10-10T17:28:23+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/huthi_CtcSmNgJW1.PNG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Destroyed 136 Houthi Military Targets The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels says a large-scale operation destroyed 136 military targets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-urges-government-to-prioritize-effective-service-delivery 2026-10-10T17:28:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1151/Kulman-Ghising-1-400x220.jpg Kulman Ghising Urges Government to Prioritize Effective Service Delivery Ujjyalo Nepal Party President Kulman Ghising said the government should get a chance to demonstrate its capabilities through positive collaboration, while focusing on effective service delivery. https://patrukar.com/en/news/will-bosisto-joins-kathmandu-gorkhas-for-third-nepal-premier-league 2026-10-10T17:58:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1152/converted_image--53--original.jpg Will Bosisto Joins Kathmandu Gorkhas for Third Nepal Premier League Australian all-rounder Will Bosisto will represent Kathmandu Gorkhas in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League after playing for Karnali Yaks in the league’s first two seasons. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-nepali-congress-will-not-shield-wrongdoers 2026-10-10T17:58:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1153/1791625294_thapa.png Gagan Thapa Says Nepali Congress Will Not Shield Wrongdoers Newly elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa says party members who commit wrong or illegal acts must take responsibility themselves. https://patrukar.com/en/news/final-day-of-shodasha-shraddha-observed-at-pashupatinath 2026-10-10T18:16:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1154/16-shradda_cRI9tuJTJz.webp Final Day of Shodasha Shraddha Observed at Pashupatinath Devotees gathered at Pashupatinath in Kathmandu to perform shraddha, tarpan and pindadaan for their deceased ancestors on the final day of Shodasha Shraddha. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jd-vance-2028-presidential-buzz-grows-as-republicans-face-midterm-challenge 2026-10-10T18:31:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1155/JD-original.jpg JD Vance 2028 Presidential Buzz Grows as Republicans Face Midterm Challenge US Vice President JD Vance has not announced a 2028 presidential bid, but his political activity and supporter enthusiasm are fueling speculation as Republicans prepare for a difficult midterm contest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-and-trump-discuss-energy-markets-and-ukraine-in-phone-call 2026-10-10T18:34:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1156/Trump-putin-400x220.jpg Putin and Trump Discuss Energy Markets and Ukraine in Phone Call Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday about energy markets, bilateral relations, Iran and prospects for peace in Ukraine. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-sanctions-icc-hours-after-navi-pillay-wins-2026-nobel-peace-prize 2026-10-10T18:34:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1157/1791595777_marco.jpg US Sanctions ICC Hours After Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize The Trump administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in Washington, DC, hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. https://patrukar.com/en/news/viratnagar-kings-train-in-india-ahead-of-npl-s-third-edition 2026-10-10T18:34:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1158/pic-3_pskw94XoML.webp Viratnagar Kings Train in India Ahead of NPL’s Third Edition Viratnagar Kings have begun training at the Purvanchal Cricket Academy in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-re-elected-nepali-congress-president-at-15th-general-convention 2026-10-10T18:34:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1159/Gagan-20Thapa-1771217792.webp Gagan Thapa Re-elected Nepali Congress President at 15th General Convention Gagan Thapa secured 6,584 votes to be re-elected president of the Nepali Congress at its 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-chief-eight-foreign-ministers-concerned-over-us-sanctions-on-icc 2026-10-10T18:34:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1160/un_united-213432_A70jpQ5IqF.jpg UN Chief, Eight Foreign Ministers Concerned Over US Sanctions on ICC UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the foreign ministers of eight countries have raised concern over Washington's announcement of sanctions against the International Criminal Court. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bagmati-cleanup-campaign-reaches-its-700th-week 2026-10-10T18:35:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1161/bagmati_safai-700x480.jpg Bagmati Cleanup Campaign Reaches Its 700th Week The Bagmati Cleanup Campaign has entered its 700th week, with participants calling for the river to be made suitable for bathing up to the Pashupati area. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kul-man-ghising-calls-for-clean-bagmati-and-bishnumati-rivers 2026-10-10T18:35:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1162/1791626730_Kulman.jpg Kul Man Ghising Calls for Clean Bagmati and Bishnumati Rivers Ujyalo Nepal Party chairman Kul Man Ghising says the Bagmati and Bishnumati rivers should be clean enough for bathing to help make Kathmandu beautiful and prosperous. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-asi-goes-missing-in-mahakali-river-while-laying-telecom-cable 2026-10-10T18:35:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1163/dodhara-400x220.jpg Armed Police ASI Goes Missing in Mahakali River While Laying Telecom Cable Armed Police Force Assistant Sub-Inspector Sagarraj Tharu went missing in the Mahakali River in Kanchanpur while helping restore telephone and internet services. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-secretary-mahesh-basnet-says-inflation-is-disrupting-daily-life 2026-10-10T18:35:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1164/mahesh-basnet_uG7U6gG3tu.webp UML Secretary Mahesh Basnet Says Inflation Is Disrupting Daily Life CPN (UML) Secretary Mahesh Basnet says rising prices, including food costs he claims have increased by more than 200 percent, are burdening ordinary people ahead of major festivals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-standing-committee-makes-seven-decisions-at-three-day-meeting 2026-10-10T18:35:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1166/uml-meeting-1024x683.jpg UML Standing Committee Makes Seven Decisions at Three-Day Meeting The CPN-UML Standing Committee made seven decisions during a three-day meeting in Chyasal, covering party appointments, local-level conventions and a national gathering. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-individuals-must-take-responsibility-for-their-own-wrongdoing 2026-10-10T18:35:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1165/1791625294_thapa.png Gagan Thapa Says Individuals Must Take Responsibility for Their Own Wrongdoing Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa says individuals must answer for personal wrongdoing and party workers should not defend leaders facing allegations of irregularities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-communist-party-approves-ict-policy-draft-seeks-top-leaders-endorsement 2026-10-10T18:35:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1167/nekapa-2-1024x556.png Nepal Communist Party Approves ICT Policy Draft, Seeks Top Leaders’ Endorsement The Nepal Communist Party’s central Information and Communication Technology Department approved a draft policy and submitted it to coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal and co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal for approval. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-cockroach-janata-party-leaders-detained-in-new-delhi-ahead-of-election-protest 2026-10-10T18:35:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1168/rrest-original.jpg Three Cockroach Janata Party Leaders Detained in New Delhi Ahead of Election Protest India’s police detained three leaders of the satirical Cockroach Janata Party, including its head Abhijit Dipke, as they arrived in New Delhi to join a protest against the Election Commission. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pradip-poudel-congratulates-gagan-thapa-on-nepali-congress-presidency 2026-10-10T18:35:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1169/1791618447_pradip.jpg Pradip Poudel Congratulates Gagan Thapa on Nepali Congress Presidency Nepali Congress leader Pradip Poudel congratulated Gagan Thapa on his election as party president at the 15th general convention and pledged to stand by him. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tilak-bahadur-malla-unanimously-elected-nepali-congress-president-in-mugu 2026-10-10T18:35:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhankuta-students-build-ai-powered-smart-devices-and-robotics-projects 2026-10-10T18:35:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1170/C0018T01-original.jpg Dhankuta Students Build AI-Powered Smart Devices and Robotics Projects Thirty-six students at Nijamati Awasiya Vidyalaya in Chuliban, Dhankuta, built automated smart devices after training in artificial intelligence, robotics and coding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-to-send-656-athletes-to-10th-national-games 2026-10-10T18:35:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1171/khelkud-board-original.jpg Koshi Province to Send 656 Athletes to 10th National Games Koshi Province is preparing to send 656 athletes to the 10th National Games in Karnali after 9,310 athletes registered for the selection process. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslide-completely-blocks-kaligandaki-corridor-in-gulmi 2026-10-10T18:35:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1172/1790240569_pahiro-20landslide-20kanti-20lokpath.jpg Landslide Completely Blocks Kaligandaki Corridor in Gulmi A rock-carrying landslide at Rakse in Kaligandaki Rural Municipality-2 has completely blocked the Kaligandaki Corridor road in Gulmi district. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhaktapur-journalists-forum-honors-chief-minister-and-mayor-awards-late-journalist-thami 2026-10-10T18:35:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1173/IMG_2451-original.jpg Bhaktapur Journalists’ Forum Honors Chief Minister and Mayor, Awards Late Journalist Thami The Active Journalists’ Forum’s Bhaktapur chapter honored Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran and the city mayor and presented a posthumous journalism award to journalist Thami. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jica-funded-biratnagar-water-supply-project-nears-operation 2026-10-10T18:36:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1174/khanepani-3_Hy97h4CGgU.webp JICA-Funded Biratnagar Water Supply Project Nears Operation Construction of Biratnagar’s water supply project, funded by a JICA grant of about Rs 2.54 billion, is complete as preparations begin for water distribution. https://patrukar.com/en/news/what-is-smiling-depression-signs-that-distress-may-be-hidden 2026-10-10T18:36:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1175/smiling-depression-1024x576.jpg What Is Smiling Depression? Signs That Distress May Be Hidden Smiling depression describes a person who appears happy and socially active while experiencing distress and hopelessness. Here is what to know about recognising it. https://patrukar.com/en/news/narayani-flood-turns-chitwan-riverbank-into-sandbar-sea-beach-embankment-safe 2026-10-10T18:36:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1176/1791621118_sea-20beach.jpg Narayani Flood Turns Chitwan Riverbank Into Sandbar, Sea Beach Embankment Safe The Asoj 11 flood on the Narayani River turned a riverbank area in Narayangadh into a sandbar, while the sea beach-style embankment remained safe. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpaschim-province-head-najir-miyan-urges-students-to-seek-opportunities-in-nepal 2026-10-10T18:36:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1177/NAZIR-MIYA-1-1024x577.jpg Sudurpaschim Province Head Najir Miyan Urges Students to Seek Opportunities in Nepal Speaking at a Public Service Commission exam preparation orientation in Kailali, Sudurpaschim Province Head Najir Miyan encouraged students to pursue opportunities within Nepal rather than go abroad. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kanchanpur-turmeric-farmer-khadak-budha-worried-about-market-access 2026-10-10T18:36:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1178/aduwa-besar-400x220.jpg Kanchanpur Turmeric Farmer Khadak Budha Worried About Market Access Khadak Budha of Kutiyakawar in Kanchanpur has grown turmeric on one and a half bighas after finding it more profitable than paddy and wheat, but sales to Indian markets have stopped. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-khanal-returns-to-nepal 2026-10-10T18:37:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1179/shishir-khanal-1781436255.jpg Foreign Minister Khanal Returns to Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal has returned to Nepal, according to reports by Baahrakhari and Thaha Khabar. Details of the trip were not provided. https://patrukar.com/en/news/biratnagar-kings-train-in-india-ahead-of-npl-third-edition 2026-10-10T18:37:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1180/biratnagar-training-india.png Biratnagar Kings Train in India Ahead of NPL Third Edition Biratnagar Kings have begun preparations for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League at Purvanchal Cricket Academy in Uttar Pradesh, India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/delhi-kathmandu-airfares-more-than-triple-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-10T18:37:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1181/TIA-airport-1024x577.jpg Delhi-Kathmandu Airfares More Than Triple Ahead of Dashain Round-trip fares from Delhi and Mumbai to Kathmandu have climbed above 80,000 rupees ahead of Dashain, while domestic airfares have also risen sharply. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-assembly-unanimously-passes-new-rules-after-four-year-deadlock 2026-10-10T19:16:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1182/n_zL6urSJNUn.webp Koshi Province Assembly Unanimously Passes New Rules After Four-Year Deadlock The Koshi Province Assembly unanimously passed its new rules of procedure in Biratnagar, ending a deadlock that lasted about four years and opening the way for a possible change to the province’s name. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rainfall-leaves-main-roads-waterlogged-in-siraha-district-headquarters 2026-10-10T19:28:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1183/siraha-duban_a7hbww7q2m.webp Rainfall Leaves Main Roads Waterlogged in Siraha District Headquarters Main roads in Siraha district headquarters remained flooded after rainfall, disrupting traffic and causing hardship for locals and travellers amid a lack of proper drainage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-begins-vote-count-for-vice-president-and-general-secretary 2026-10-10T19:46:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-assembly-unanimously-passes-bill-recognising-13-languages-for-official-use 2026-10-10T19:58:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1184/koshi-pradesh-sava-1_X3LIDgCIAs.webp Koshi Assembly Unanimously Passes Bill Recognising 13 Languages for Official Use The Koshi Province Assembly has passed legislation opening the way for 13 national languages, including Maithili and Limbu, to be used alongside Nepali in official government business. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahmoud-abbas-postpones-palestinian-presidential-and-parliamentary-elections-to-september-2027 2026-10-10T20:16:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1185/Abbasff-original.jpg Mahmoud Abbas Postpones Palestinian Presidential and Parliamentary Elections to September 2027 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed both presidential and parliamentary elections until September 11, 2027, according to a statement from his office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-forms-committee-to-study-government-software-and-hardware-procurement 2026-10-10T20:16:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1186/bhumi-byabasta_oh5vvehzvp_7j2Ok8yUt4.jpg Ministry Forms Committee to Study Government Software and Hardware Procurement The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Federal Affairs, and General Administration will review software and hardware procurement and use at two government departments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/igp-dan-bahadur-karki-orders-special-security-plan-for-upcoming-festivals 2026-10-10T20:16:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1187/dan_muFboANRwK.webp IGP Dan Bahadur Karki Orders Special Security Plan for Upcoming Festivals Nepal Police units have been directed to prepare and implement a special security plan to prevent crime and smuggling during the upcoming festivals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-begins-vote-counting-for-vice-president-and-general-secretary 2026-10-10T20:16:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1188/1791635053_CONG-2024.jpg Nepali Congress Begins Vote Counting for Vice-President and General Secretary Vote counting for the Nepali Congress vice-president and general secretary posts began Saturday at the party's central office in Sanepa, with ballots being counted in 14 separate rooms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-ministry-forms-committee-to-review-software-and-hardware-procurement 2026-10-10T20:16:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1189/bhumi-sahakari-mantralaya-400x220.jpg Nepal Ministry Forms Committee to Review Software and Hardware Procurement The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation has formed a committee to assess software and hardware used by its subordinate agencies, including NeLIS and LRMIS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-chief-parshuram-khapung-prorogues-ninth-assembly-session 2026-10-10T20:16:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1190/koshi-pradesh-sava-e1779704735394-400x220.jpg Koshi Province Chief Parshuram Khapung Prorogues Ninth Assembly Session Koshi Province Chief Parshuram Khapung has prorogued the ninth Provincial Assembly session from midnight, following a recommendation from the provincial government. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rahul-gandhi-challenges-modi-to-arrest-all-protesters 2026-10-10T20:43:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1191/1785502347_Rahul-20Amit.jpg Rahul Gandhi Challenges Modi to Arrest All Protesters Rahul Gandhi said the opposition would not back down amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and urged young demonstrators to continue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/birgunj-bench-of-janakpur-high-court-to-remain-open-during-dashain-holidays 2026-10-10T20:46:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1192/uchha-adalat-janakpur_wCxDQygXyF.jpg Birgunj Bench of Janakpur High Court to Remain Open During Dashain Holidays The temporary bench in Birgunj will hear urgent petitions from Asoj 25 to Kartik 8, with court services available daily from 11 am to 3 pm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/narendra-singh-rawat-wins-third-pumdi-bhumdi-mountain-race-in-pokhara 2026-10-10T21:04:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1193/838089362_1555943996552399_1063194264493543318_n_P1kp4c3BDu.webp Narendra Singh Rawat Wins Third Pumdi-Bhumdi Mountain Race in Pokhara Sudurpashchim runner Narendra Singh Rawat won the 8-kilometre Pumdi-Bhumdi Mountain Race in Pokhara, finishing in 34 minutes, 35 seconds and 88 milliseconds. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ariful-islam-signs-with-karnali-yaks-for-npl-3 2026-10-10T22:13:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1194/1791647032_NPL.jpg Ariful Islam Signs with Karnali Yaks for NPL-3 Bangladeshi youth batter Ariful Islam has joined Karnali Yaks for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-human-rights-office-urges-india-to-release-detained-protesters 2026-10-10T22:16:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1195/1791645120_io.jpg UN Human Rights Office Urges India to Release Detained Protesters The UN human rights office has called on India to immediately and unconditionally release people detained during protests over alleged misconduct by election officials. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-district-wins-gaurishankar-women-s-cricket-tournament-2083 2026-10-10T22:16:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1196/pic-1_HHZ7IEKyy8.webp Kathmandu District Wins Gaurishankar Women's Cricket Tournament 2083 Kathmandu District claimed the Gaurishankar Women's Cricket Tournament 2083 title after winning Friday's final. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dang-food-office-monitors-161-businesses-files-13-cases 2026-10-10T22:46:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1197/khadya2022-04-20-08-05-11-original.jpg Dang Food Office Monitors 161 Businesses, Files 13 Cases The Food Technology and Quality Control Division Office in Tulsippur monitored 161 food businesses in Dang during fiscal year 2082/83 and filed 13 cases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pepe-pizza-win-inaugural-foodpark-veterans-cup-2026-title 2026-10-11T00:31:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/matt-renshaw-s-190-puts-australia-in-strong-position-in-durban-test 2026-10-11T00:31:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1198/matt-renshaw_LwF6L0VOgo.webp Matt Renshaw’s 190 Puts Australia in Strong Position in Durban Test Matt Renshaw scored 190 as Australia were bowled out for 390 on day two of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-blocks-mandatory-national-id-requirement-for-banking 2026-10-11T00:34:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1199/Supreme-20Court-20Nepal.jpg Nepal Supreme Court Blocks Mandatory National ID Requirement for Banking Nepal’s Supreme Court has ruled that Nepal Rastra Bank cannot make a National Identity Card or number the sole mandatory basis for identifying customers for banking services. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-president-ram-baran-yadav-criticizes-leaders-over-climate-and-chure-inaction 2026-10-11T00:34:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1200/ram-baran-yadav_hwGhOLP5zE.webp Former President Ram Baran Yadav Criticizes Leaders Over Climate and Chure Inaction Former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav says world powers and Nepal's political leadership have failed to take climate change, the environmental crisis and Chure conservation seriously. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sculptor-kalu-kumale-to-receive-global-award-posthumously 2026-10-11T00:34:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1201/1_Zs5ltkU45u.webp Sculptor Kalu Kumale to Receive Global Award Posthumously Veteran Nepali sculptor Kalu Kumale will be honoured posthumously with a Global Award for his contribution to traditional Nepali sculpture. https://patrukar.com/en/news/around-60-lawyers-detained-near-india-s-supreme-court-amid-protests 2026-10-11T00:34:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1202/901893-01-02-400x220.jpg Around 60 Lawyers Detained Near India’s Supreme Court Amid Protests Police detained around 60 lawyers near the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi on Saturday, prompting concern from the legal community. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-plans-to-promote-sinja-valley-and-khas-civilization-internationally 2026-10-11T00:35:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1203/Jumla-Turism-Ministetr-Paudel-Photo-Netra-original.jpg Government Plans to Promote Sinja Valley and Khas Civilization Internationally Culture and Tourism Minister Khadka Raj Paudel says the government plans to develop Sinja Valley as an ancestral identity and international tourism destination. https://patrukar.com/en/news/committee-formed-to-review-government-software-and-hardware-procurement 2026-10-11T00:35:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/houthi-attack-damages-passenger-plane-at-saudi-international-airport 2026-10-11T00:35:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/azzar-simha-and-anwadya-mall-win-carlsberg-golf-classic-at-rngc 2026-10-11T00:35:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1204/1791647445_ad.jpg Azzar Simha and Anwadya Mall Win Carlsberg Golf Classic at RNGC Azzar Simha claimed the men’s title and Anwadya Mall won the women’s title as the Carlsberg Golf Classic and 109th RNGC Birthday Cup concluded in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gananjay-dahal-and-shekhar-shrestha-win-hopes-table-tennis-doubles-title 2026-10-11T00:35:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1205/838248535_4090797061222431_8697220269434757550_n_Mmip57GxyE.webp Gananjay Dahal and Shekhar Shrestha Win Hopes Table Tennis Doubles Title Gananjay Dahal and Shekhar Shrestha claimed the Hopes friendly table tennis tournament doubles title, defeating Rivan Vajracharya and Rijan Shakya in the final. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bada-dashain-begins-across-nepal-with-ghatasthapana 2026-10-11T06:16:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1206/gorkha-darbarma-jamara-400x220.jpg Bada Dashain Begins Across Nepal with Ghatasthapana Nepal's 15-day Bada Dashain festival began Sunday with Ghatasthapana, as households established sacred pots and sowed jamara. https://patrukar.com/en/news/old-lokaha-khola-bridge-closed-after-technical-problems 2026-10-11T06:34:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-temples-and-shrines-glow-ahead-of-dashain-and-tihar 2026-10-11T06:58:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1207/1791679092_hidu-20-20ku.jpg Kathmandu Valley Temples and Shrines Glow Ahead of Dashain and Tihar Monasteries, temples and Shakti Peeths across the Kathmandu Valley have been decorated with colourful lights as devotees visit for evening worship ahead of Dashain and Tihar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-bhandari-leads-vice-chair-race-chaudhary-ahead-in-inclusive-category 2026-10-11T07:04:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepalis-observe-ghatasthapana-the-first-day-of-navaratri 2026-10-11T07:16:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1208/1791679890_1697335702_shailputri-1200x560.jpg Nepalis Observe Ghatasthapana, the First Day of Navaratri Nepalis across the country marked Ghatasthapana on Sunday by establishing the sacred pot, sowing jamara and worshipping Shailaputri, the first form of Navadurga. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-take-on-canada-in-icc-cricket-world-cup-league-2-today 2026-10-11T07:58:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1209/pic-cricket_SrVvpRHCTV.webp Nepal Take on Canada in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Today Nepal face Canada at Al Amerat Stadium in Oman at 11:45 am Nepali time in the final series of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bada-dashain-begins-today-with-ghatasthapana-rituals 2026-10-11T08:16:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1210/Ghatasthapana-640x360.jpg Bada Dashain Begins Today with Ghatasthapana Rituals Bada Dashain, Nepal's biggest Hindu festival, began today with Ghatasthapana, marking the start of the nine-night Navaratri observance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-begins-in-mithila-with-durga-melas-at-40-locations 2026-10-11T08:46:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1211/mithila_FZM3bYuSHR.webp Dashain Begins in Mithila with Durga Melas at 40 Locations Dashain began with Ghatasthapana across the Mithila region, where devotional songs and Durga melas are marking the start of the festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-king-gyanendra-shah-cancels-public-dashain-tika-ceremony 2026-10-11T09:10:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1212/Gyanendra-2.jpg Former King Gyanendra Shah Cancels Public Dashain Tika Ceremony Former King Gyanendra Shah will observe Bada Dashain simply this year, with no public tika and jamara programme on Vijaya Dashami. https://patrukar.com/en/news/laxmi-prasad-adhikari-returns-from-malaysia-to-start-goat-farm-in-bhojpur 2026-10-11T09:13:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1213/bakhra-palan-2_NlU96efjc9.webp Laxmi Prasad Adhikari Returns from Malaysia to Start Goat Farm in Bhojpur After about six years working in Malaysia, Laxmi Prasad Adhikari returned to his village in Bhojpur and started commercial goat farming, earning roughly Rs 150,000 a year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/arughat-bazaar-evacuated-as-budhi-gandaki-floodwaters-raise-risk 2026-10-11T09:16:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1214/gorkha-flood--nepal-photo-library-08-1_4W7OQ4tFhT.webp Arughat Bazaar Evacuated as Budhi Gandaki Floodwaters Raise Risk Authorities evacuated residents from Arughat Bazaar in Gorkha on October 11 after a sudden, debris-laden flood in the Budhi Gandaki River reached the area. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-army-rescues-six-after-budhi-gandaki-flash-flood 2026-10-11T10:40:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1215/Army-Helicopter.jpg Nepal Army Rescues Six After Budhi Gandaki Flash Flood Nepali Army aerial and ground teams rescued six people from Jagat village after a flash flood struck the Budhi Gandaki River area. The village remains at risk of landslides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/budhi-gandaki-flood-poses-high-risk-up-to-mugling 2026-10-11T10:46:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1216/gorkha-flood--nepal-photo-library-08-9_WGwJ6fcnEB.webp Budhi Gandaki Flood Poses High Risk Up to Mugling The Flood Forecasting Division says the Budhi Gandaki is above the danger level and warns of very high flood risk on the Trishuli up to Benighat, with high risk extending to Mugling. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-ukraine-needs-a-new-president-blames-zelenskyy-for-us-diesel-prices 2026-10-11T10:47:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1217/1791691710_Trump.jpg Trump Says Ukraine Needs a New President, Blames Zelenskyy for US Diesel Prices US President Donald Trump said Ukraine should elect a new leader who can reach a peace agreement with Russia, and blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for rising diesel prices in the United States. https://patrukar.com/en/news/six-airlifted-from-budhi-gandaki-flood-hit-area-as-army-joins-rescue-effort 2026-10-11T10:58:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1218/balen-shah_C9RGW7AH8a.jpg Six Airlifted from Budhi Gandaki Flood-Hit Area as Army Joins Rescue Effort Prime Minister Balen Shah says six people have been airlifted from the flood-affected Budhi Gandaki area, where the Nepali Army is conducting ongoing search and rescue operations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cjp-protest-in-delhi-demands-election-chief-s-resignation-more-than-100-detained 2026-10-11T11:34:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1219/default-banner_2uD78e1iMP.jpg CJP Protest in Delhi Demands Election Chief’s Resignation; More Than 100 Detained The youth political group CJP staged a protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged election commission irregularities, as security tightened across Delhi and more than 100 people were detained. https://patrukar.com/en/news/budhigandaki-river-crosses-danger-level-flood-risk-extends-to-muglin 2026-10-11T12:10:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1220/budi5-1791688331.webp Budhigandaki River Crosses Danger Level, Flood Risk Extends to Muglin The Flood Forecasting Division has warned of high flood risk along the Budhigandaki River up to Muglin, including Benighat, and urged residents in vulnerable areas to move to higher ground. https://patrukar.com/en/news/troubled-cooperatives-savers-asked-to-update-claim-details 2026-10-11T12:16:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1221/1779771647_sahakari_samiti.jpg Troubled Cooperatives’ Savers Asked to Update Claim Details The Problematic Cooperatives Management Committee has urged savers of affected cooperatives to update their claim information as it collects details online and processes claimed amounts through the National Payment Gateway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/budhi-gandaki-flooding-damages-four-hydropower-projects 2026-10-11T12:16:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1222/budi-5-1791698388.jpg Budhi Gandaki Flooding Damages Four Hydropower Projects Flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River has damaged four hydropower projects with a reported combined capacity of 412 megawatts. The locations and extent of damage have not been specified. https://patrukar.com/en/news/palung-hetauda-road-blocked-for-36-hours-thousands-of-passengers-stranded 2026-10-11T12:35:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1223/hetauda_QWf1Ca12kQ.webp Palung-Hetauda Road Blocked for 36 Hours, Thousands of Passengers Stranded More than 100 passenger buses travelling from Kathmandu have been stuck on the Palung-Hetauda road in Makwanpur for 36 hours after an LPG tanker overturned and the road surface subsided. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-assembly-opens-formal-path-to-rename-province 2026-10-11T12:35:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1224/koshi-pradesh-sava_6GzpqOsIMo.webp Koshi Province Assembly Opens Formal Path to Rename Province A new regulation allows one-third of Koshi Province Assembly members to register a proposal to change the province’s name, while a two-thirds majority is required to approve it. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dila-sangraula-leads-nepali-congress-women-s-general-secretary-race 2026-10-11T12:35:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1225/1791688438_Dina-20vs-20Dila.jpg Dila Sangraula Leads Nepali Congress Women’s General Secretary Race Dila Sangraula has taken the lead in the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention election for women’s General Secretary, ahead of Mahalaxmi Upadhyaya Dina by 26 votes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bagmati-chief-minister-kiran-thapamagar-pledges-faster-provincial-development 2026-10-11T12:35:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1226/Kiran-Thapa-Magar-400x220.jpg Bagmati Chief Minister Kiran Thapamagar Pledges Faster Provincial Development Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapamagar says the provincial government is working to advance comprehensive development and prosperity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-expresses-sorrow-over-flood-damage-along-budhi-gandaki-in-gorkha 2026-10-11T12:35:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1227/Sher-bahadur-deuba.jpg Deuba Expresses Sorrow Over Flood Damage Along Budhi Gandaki in Gorkha Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has voiced sorrow over flood damage to settlements along the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha and urged riverside residents to remain cautious. https://patrukar.com/en/news/570-kilograms-of-marijuana-seized-from-vegetable-pickup-in-morang 2026-10-11T12:35:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1228/untitled-1-recovered_c0JndqqAAi.webp 570 Kilograms of Marijuana Seized from Vegetable Pickup in Morang Armed Police Force personnel seized 570 kilograms of marijuana from a vegetable-laden pickup at Ramchok in Jahada Rural Municipality-4, before it could cross into India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepathya-draws-thousands-to-kirtipur-concert-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-11T12:35:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1229/NEPATHYA-KATHMANDU-10-1024x683.jpg Nepathya Draws Thousands to Kirtipur Concert Ahead of Dashain Nepali band Nepathya performed at Laboratory School in Kirtipur on Saturday, as thousands of spectators danced to popular songs ahead of Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/world-sight-day-observed-in-kathmandu-with-eye-care-programmes 2026-10-08T09:10:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/804/World-Sight-Day-Eye-400x220.jpg World Sight Day Observed in Kathmandu with Eye Care Programmes World Sight Day is being observed in Kathmandu and elsewhere under the theme “Love Your Eyes, Protect Your Vision,” highlighting the importance of eye care and accessible services. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tanahun-hydropower-project-reaches-78-physical-progress 2026-10-08T09:16:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/805/tanahu-hydro-400x220.jpg Tanahun Hydropower Project Reaches 78% Physical Progress The 140-megawatt Tanahun Hydropower Project in Jhaputar, Tanahun district, has completed 78 percent of its physical work across three packages. https://patrukar.com/en/news/karnali-province-declares-public-holiday-across-jumla-district 2026-10-08T09:28:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/806/1791419956_New-20Project-20-4-.jpg Karnali Province Declares Public Holiday Across Jumla District The Karnali Province government has declared a public holiday across Jumla district for today. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madi-municipality-to-enforce-meat-inspection-act-from-mangsir-1 2026-10-08T10:16:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/807/1791426063_1694591621_madi-1200x560.jpg Madi Municipality to Enforce Meat Inspection Act from Mangsir 1 Madi Municipality in Chitwan will fully enforce the Meat Inspection Act 2055 from Mangsir 1, requiring slaughterhouses that meet prescribed standards to register and operate. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mandekaji-shrestha-retained-as-kathmandu-gorkhas-goodwill-ambassador-for-npl-season 2026-10-08T10:16:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/808/1791388869_NPL.jpg Mandekaji Shrestha Retained as Kathmandu Gorkhas Goodwill Ambassador for NPL Season Kathmandu Gorkhas has retained national karate team coach Mandekaji Shrestha as a goodwill ambassador for the Nepal Premier League's third edition and named footballer Bikesh Kuthu to the role. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madhesh-electricity-leakage-declines-as-more-than-rs-200-million-in-arrears-recovered 2026-10-08T10:28:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/809/1744505798_1729994733_bijuli-1200x560-1200x560.jpg Madhesh Electricity Leakage Declines as More Than Rs 200 Million in Arrears Recovered Electricity leakage in Madhesh Province has declined in recent years, while the Nepal Electricity Authority collected more than Rs 200 million in outstanding dues during the first two months of fiscal year 2083/84. https://patrukar.com/en/news/education-minister-urges-rajarshi-janak-university-to-lead-madhesh-reform 2026-10-08T10:34:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/810/samit_f0AFKIfeHm.webp Education Minister Urges Rajarshi Janak University to Lead Madhesh Reform Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel urged Rajarshi Janak University to identify and address problems in Madhesh Province’s education sector. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-pledges-additional-a-15-million-in-aid-to-nepal 2026-10-08T10:45:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/811/839352624_28506550092343850_1080828634076795500_n_oYc8gTBWVJ.webp Australia Pledges Additional A$15 Million in Aid to Nepal Australia announced an additional A$15 million in assistance to Nepal as Foreign Ministers Shishir Khanal and Penny Wong met in Melbourne. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-grants-autumn-2026-climbing-permits-to-788-climbers-from-70-countries 2026-10-08T10:45:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/812/1791432749_gtu-20-20-20-20-20-2094.jpg Nepal Grants Autumn 2026 Climbing Permits to 788 Climbers from 70 Countries Nepal’s Department of Tourism has issued autumn 2026 climbing permits to 788 climbers from 70 countries for 31 mountains, across 91 expedition teams. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-provincial-assembly-meeting-postponed-until-saturday 2026-10-08T10:45:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/813/sudurpachim.png Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly Meeting Postponed Until Saturday The Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly meeting has been rescheduled for Saturday. Reports did not state a reason for the postponement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-he-deserves-nobel-peace-prize-after-claiming-he-ended-eight-wars 2026-10-08T10:56:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/814/donald-trump_KLtJzd0bNC.webp Trump Says He Deserves Nobel Peace Prize After Claiming He Ended Eight Wars US President Donald Trump said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he ended eight wars and may have prevented the total destruction of the world. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-grants-climbing-permits-to-788-climbers-for-31-mountains 2026-10-08T11:14:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/815/everest-1768805375.jpg Nepal Grants Climbing Permits to 788 Climbers for 31 Mountains Nepal has issued climbing permits to 788 climbers from 70 countries for 31 mountains ahead of the autumn climbing season. Climbers from China make up the largest group. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ncell-launches-4g-services-with-new-tower-in-darchula-s-marma 2026-10-08T11:14:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/816/ed3261e6-4a8c-4523-aa1b-ede1ef218753_uXiUv0ngKl.jpg Ncell Launches 4G Services With New Tower in Darchula’s Marma Ncell has begun providing 4G and other telecommunications services in the Lattinath area of Marma Rural Municipality, Darchula, with a new mobile tower. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-pokharel-directs-tribhuvan-university-to-publish-all-results-within-one-month 2026-10-08T11:14:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/817/1-sasmit_WTyqwr2NbK.webp Minister Pokharel Directs Tribhuvan University to Publish All Results Within One Month Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel has directed Tribhuvan University to publish results for every faculty within one month, citing complaints about delays. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nmb-bank-announces-7-cash-dividend-for-shareholders 2026-10-08T11:26:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/818/NMB-Bank-1-400x220.jpg NMB Bank Announces 7% Cash Dividend for Shareholders NMB Bank has proposed a 7% cash dividend for ordinary shareholders and an 8.25% cash dividend for holders of non-redeemable cumulative preference shares for fiscal year 2082/83. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-prosecutors-prepare-more-charges-against-nicolas-maduro-and-wife 2026-10-08T11:26:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/819/nicolas-maduro--2-_WyZp6O9AEK.webp US Prosecutors Prepare More Charges Against Nicolás Maduro and Wife US federal prosecutors are preparing additional charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, over alleged involvement in the torture of Americans held in Venezuelan prisons. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-announces-additional-aud-15-million-in-aid-for-nepal 2026-10-08T11:43:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/820/Shishir-Khanal-and-Australian-Foreign-Minister-Senator-Penny-Wong-1024x683-1.jpeg Australia Announces Additional AUD 15 Million in Aid for Nepal Australia has pledged an additional AUD 15 million for flood relief and early recovery in Nepal, taking its recent emergency support to AUD 26 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-climate-resolution-passes-at-ipu-assembly-with-two-thirds-majority 2026-10-08T11:43:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/821/DP-ARYAL-1791430611.jpg Nepal Climate Resolution Passes at IPU Assembly with Two-Thirds Majority Nepal’s emergency resolution calling for action against climate-related disasters has passed by a two-thirds majority at the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-proposes-rs-30-87-billion-budget-for-2026-27 2026-10-08T12:01:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/822/1791434444_New-20Project-20-11-.jpg Tribhuvan University Proposes Rs 30.87 Billion Budget for 2026/27 Tribhuvan University has proposed a Rs 30.87 billion budget for fiscal year 2026/27, up 9.77 percent from the previous fiscal year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/passenger-surge-on-pokhara-jomsom-flights-after-floods-block-road 2026-10-08T12:01:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/823/tara-air-400x220.jpg Passenger Surge on Pokhara-Jomsom Flights After Floods Block Road Passenger demand has risen on the Pokhara-Jomsom route after floods and landslides blocked the road connecting Pokhara to Mustang via Beni. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-issues-autumn-2026-climbing-permits-to-788-climbers-for-31-peaks 2026-10-08T12:13:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/824/Manaslu-Circuit-Tre-640x360.jpg Nepal Issues Autumn 2026 Climbing Permits to 788 Climbers for 31 Peaks Nepal’s Department of Tourism has issued autumn 2026 climbing permits to 788 climbers from 70 countries, organised into 91 expedition teams. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saudi-arabia-hands-over-humanitarian-relief-supplies-to-nepal 2026-10-08T12:31:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/825/saudi-400x220.jpg Saudi Arabia Hands Over Humanitarian Relief Supplies to Nepal Saudi Arabia provided humanitarian relief supplies to the Nepal government through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, with the consignment handed over in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-prepares-for-another-major-military-operation-in-iran-report-says 2026-10-08T12:31:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/826/donald-trump_d8wqzmwf6b---copy_ClhXCATfi5.jpg US Prepares for Another Major Military Operation in Iran, Report Says The US Department of Defense has instructed Central Command to complete preparations for a possible large-scale military operation in Iran, according to an Axios report. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-biraj-bhakta-shrestha-urges-digital-payment-of-electricity-bills 2026-10-08T12:31:47+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/387060/conversions/Urja-1-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha Urges Digital Payment of Electricity Bills Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has urged citizens to pay electricity bills digitally, saying 73 percent still pay at counters and collection costs the government Rs 600 million annually. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-says-shared-national-resolve-is-key-to-a-prosperous-nepal 2026-10-08T12:32:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/827/1791439733_New-20Project-20-13-.jpg President Paudel Says Shared National Resolve Is Key to a Prosperous Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel says Nepal's prosperity depends on a shared commitment from the state, private sector and society. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-15-bed-basic-hospital-begins-services-in-ichchhakamana-chitwan 2026-10-08T12:32:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/828/ichhakamana-hospital-400x220.jpg New 15-Bed Basic Hospital Begins Services in Ichchhakamana, Chitwan A newly constructed 15-bed basic hospital in Kurintar, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-4, has begun providing health services. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bimalendra-nidhi-says-nepali-congress-has-formally-split 2026-10-08T12:32:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/829/bimalendra-nidhi_mlrBcFPJkT.webp Bimalendra Nidhi Says Nepali Congress Has Formally Split Nepali Congress leader Bimalendra Nidhi said at an event in Janakpur that a special general convention had divided the party ideologically and organisationally. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-jomsom-flights-see-passenger-surge-after-road-blockade 2026-10-08T12:32:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/830/Tara_Air_Twin_Otter_in_Jomsom.jpg Pokhara-Jomsom Flights See Passenger Surge After Road Blockade Passenger demand on the Pokhara-Jomsom air route has increased after flooding blocked the road linking Mustang with Beni in Myagdi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-cabinet-to-table-provincial-planning-commission-s-annual-report 2026-10-08T12:32:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/831/koshi-pradesh-sava-400x220.png Koshi Cabinet to Table Provincial Planning Commission’s Annual Report The Koshi Province Council of Ministers has decided to present the Provincial Planning Commission’s annual report for fiscal year 2082/83 to the Provincial Assembly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-objects-to-sudurpashchim-budget-delay-after-55-days 2026-10-08T12:32:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/832/1752198163_Congress-2052.jpg Nepali Congress Objects to Sudurpashchim Budget Delay After 55 Days The Nepali Congress parliamentary party in Sudurpashchim has called the provincial government's failure to present a budget 55 days after its formation unacceptable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-government-writes-off-property-destroyed-in-gen-z-protest 2026-10-08T12:32:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/833/Gomgboo-sherpa--aantarik-minister-original.jpg Koshi Province Government Writes Off Property Destroyed in Gen Z Protest The Koshi Province government has decided to write off immovable property at the Provincial Assembly Secretariat damaged by fire and vandalism during the Gen Z protest on Bhadra 24, 2082 BS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eleven-anfa-officials-demand-executive-committee-meeting-amid-fifa-suspension 2026-10-08T12:32:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-amita-pradhan-shakyaw-elected-unopposed-as-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-08T12:32:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-deuba-faction-plans-regional-conventions-before-dashain 2026-10-08T12:32:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/834/deuba--3-_cW7ANaYUIH.webp Nepali Congress Deuba Faction Plans Regional Conventions Before Dashain The Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress has decided to complete its regional conventions before Dashain, according to reports published on October 8, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kirtipur-stadium-undergoing-upgrades-ahead-of-nepal-premier-league 2026-10-08T12:32:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/835/npl-1791438663.png Kirtipur Stadium Undergoing Upgrades Ahead of Nepal Premier League Kirtipur Stadium is being renovated for the Nepal Premier League, with work including new seating, a new pitch and a new entrance gate. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nabil-sse-opens-applications-for-seventh-fellowship-cohort-and-certificate-course 2026-10-08T12:36:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/836/nabil-bank--1-_zkosaUOwL7.webp Nabil SSE Opens Applications for Seventh Fellowship Cohort and Certificate Course Nabil Bank has opened applications for the seventh cohort of the Nabil SSE Fellowship and a new cohort of its certificate course. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-he-deserves-the-2026-nobel-peace-prize 2026-10-08T12:36:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/837/33fefad0-c2ba-11f1-babe-4199b0e7ccea.jpg Trump Says He Deserves the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize US President Donald Trump says he deserves the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he ended eight wars, ahead of the Norwegian Nobel Committee's announcement on Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bangladesh-prepares-to-switch-on-its-first-nuclear-power-plant 2026-10-08T12:36:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/838/1rtz5sL0n4.jpg Bangladesh Prepares to Switch On Its First Nuclear Power Plant Bangladesh is preparing to bring its long-delayed Rooppur nuclear power plant into operation, raising hopes of more reliable electricity while prompting safety concerns. https://patrukar.com/en/news/human-activity-pushes-himalayan-monal-to-higher-elevations-and-changes-its-calls 2026-10-08T12:37:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/839/danfe-charo_ycZjZMV2u2.webp Human Activity Pushes Himalayan Monal to Higher Elevations and Changes Its Calls Two studies by Indian researchers report that habitat loss and human-generated noise are affecting the Himalayan Monal's range and calls. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-imposes-70-000-fee-on-foreign-students-seeking-post-study-work 2026-10-08T12:37:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/840/AMERICA-STUDENT-1791429455.jpg US Imposes $70,000 Fee on Foreign Students Seeking Post-Study Work The United States has introduced a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the country after completing their studies, a measure expected to affect Nepali graduates. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-announces-additional-a-15-million-in-aid-for-nepal 2026-10-08T12:37:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/841/Australia-1791431404.jpg Australia Announces Additional A$15 Million in Aid for Nepal Australia has announced an additional A$15 million in assistance to Nepal, with reports describing the support as part of the countries’ economic partnership. https://patrukar.com/en/news/world-sight-day-observed-today 2026-10-08T12:37:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/842/EYE-DAY-1791423192.jpg World Sight Day Observed Today World Sight Day is being observed on October 8, 2026, with a focus on eye health and vision. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mikel-arteta-extends-arsenal-contract-until-june-2030 2026-10-08T12:37:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/843/mikel-arteta_ICVcbiNwF5.webp Mikel Arteta Extends Arsenal Contract Until June 2030 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until June 2030, as the club continues its long-term turnaround plan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-international-film-festival-opens-in-tansen-with-26-documentaries 2026-10-08T12:37:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/844/234-original.jpg Lumbini International Film Festival Opens in Tansen with 26 Documentaries The three-day Lumbini International Film Festival has begun in Tansen, featuring 26 documentaries from Nepal and around the world. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-province-assembly-s-32nd-meeting-to-convene-today 2026-10-08T12:37:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/845/koshi-prades-sabha_jf8ijpistb_KhWFHFddI7.webp Koshi Province Assembly's 32nd Meeting to Convene Today The Koshi Province Assembly's 32nd meeting is scheduled for 1 pm Thursday in Katahari, Biratnagar, under its ninth session. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dila-sangraula-says-congress-reform-depends-on-evaluating-grassroots-workers 2026-10-08T12:37:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/846/dila-sangraula_hjoF7xQ6nm.webp Dila Sangraula Says Congress Reform Depends on Evaluating Grassroots Workers Nepali Congress leader Dila Sangraula Pant says the party cannot transform unless it properly recognises the contributions of long-serving grassroots workers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-police-officers-injured-as-motorcycle-hits-traffic-check-in-dhangadhi 2026-10-08T12:37:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-bus-ticket-booking-opens-friday-overcharging-to-face-action 2026-10-08T12:37:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/847/NEWS-BUSPARK-1791422472.jpeg Dashain Bus Ticket Booking Opens Friday, Overcharging to Face Action Advance bus ticket booking for Dashain opens Friday. Operators who charge passengers more than the fixed fare will face action. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bimalendra-nidhi-says-time-has-come-to-build-a-new-house 2026-10-08T12:38:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/848/NIDI-1791431801.jpg Bimalendra Nidhi Says Time Has Come to Build a New House Bimalendra Nidhi said the time has come to build a new house, according to reports published on October 8, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/wife-of-former-sri-lankan-president-rajapaksa-arrested-in-charity-fund-case 2026-10-08T12:38:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/south-korea-to-review-military-service-exemptions-after-asian-games-winners-remarks 2026-10-08T12:40:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/849/south-korea-football_N2ocLsdJZG.webp South Korea to Review Military Service Exemptions After Asian Games Winners' Remarks South Korea will review military service exemptions for Asian Games gold medalists after comments by winners, including football captain Lee Gi-hyuk, sparked controversy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-asks-public-to-report-suspicious-activity-during-festivals 2026-10-08T12:47:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/850/abi-narayan-kafle_KC7WppaaGv.webp Nepal Police Asks Public to Report Suspicious Activity During Festivals Nepal Police has urged people to report suspicious or criminal activity immediately during the festival season, including by calling 100. https://patrukar.com/en/news/saudi-arabia-sends-humanitarian-aid-to-nepal-through-ksrelief 2026-10-08T12:59:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/851/Saudi-Arabia-relief-400x220.jpg Saudi Arabia Sends Humanitarian Aid to Nepal Through KSrelief A Saudi aircraft carrying humanitarian and relief supplies provided through KSrelief arrived in Kathmandu on October 8, 2026. Nepali and Saudi officials received the assistance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/storm-damages-vegetable-tunnels-in-gulmi-s-satyawati 2026-10-08T13:05:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/852/1791441930_det-2098.jpg Storm Damages Vegetable Tunnels in Gulmi’s Satyawati A storm accompanied by rainfall damaged about 80 of 400 commercial farming tunnels in Thulolumpek, Satyawati Rural Municipality-3, Gulmi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/internet-access-reaches-85-4-of-nepal-s-community-schools-ministry-data-show 2026-10-08T13:26:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/853/education-and-sports-ministry_fN03GK47w5.jpg Internet Access Reaches 85.4% of Nepal’s Community Schools, Ministry Data Show Ministry of Education and Sports data reported from Kathmandu say internet service has reached 85.4 percent of community schools, but the summary also gives a conflicting figure of 29.6 percent. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-moves-up-to-16th-in-icc-odi-team-rankings 2026-10-08T13:26:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/854/833240208_2335669320518536_916511426684497060_n_tQsy5DIOhh.webp Nepal Moves Up to 16th in ICC ODI Team Rankings Nepal has climbed one place to 16th in the updated ICC ODI team rankings, with the same rating points as Namibia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-candidates-step-up-campaigning-for-votes 2026-10-08T13:32:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/855/nepali-congress-election-15-400x220.jpg Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Candidates Step Up Campaigning for Votes Candidates for office-bearer and member positions are seeking delegates’ support at Kathmandu’s National Assembly building after nomination registration for the new working committee was completed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhojpur-deputy-mayor-nirmala-sherpa-resigns-after-uml-expulsion 2026-10-08T13:56:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/856/1791443344_Netri.jpg Bhojpur Deputy Mayor Nirmala Sherpa Resigns After UML Expulsion Bhojpur Municipality Deputy Mayor Nirmala Sherpa has resigned after the CPN (UML) expelled her, saying she stepped down on moral grounds. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-medical-college-resident-doctors-take-grievances-to-education-ministry 2026-10-08T14:11:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/857/meeting-400x220.jpg National Medical College Resident Doctors Take Grievances to Education Ministry More than 40 first-year resident doctors from National Medical College met the Education Ministry in Kathmandu after protesting for 24 days over problems affecting their studies and work. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-halt-trade-at-all-three-nepal-china-border-points 2026-10-08T14:11:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/858/11-mahaboudha-wholesale-market--1556_fC6SwznuFt.webp Floods and Landslides Halt Trade at All Three Nepal-China Border Points Floods and landslides have blocked roads to all three major Nepal-China border points, stranding goods worth billions and driving shortages and price increases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-offices-to-pay-electricity-and-water-bills-digitally 2026-10-08T14:15:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/859/nea-mou_8FELt2Mtm9.webp Government Offices to Pay Electricity and Water Bills Digitally Federal and provincial government offices can now pay electricity and water bills digitally through an integration of public finance and utility billing systems. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bidya-devi-bhandari-takes-oath-as-cpn-uml-senior-leader 2026-10-08T14:29:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/860/Bidya-Devi-Bhandari.png Bidya Devi Bhandari Takes Oath as CPN-UML Senior Leader Former president Bidya Devi Bhandari took the oath as a senior leader of the CPN-UML before party chair KP Sharma Oli during a Standing Committee meeting in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-issues-uml-directive-3-assigns-bidya-devi-bhandari-senior-leader-role 2026-10-08T14:35:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/861/oli-bidhya_Yn7vim5Gkk.jpg Oli Issues UML Directive 3, Assigns Bidya Devi Bhandari Senior Leader Role CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli’s third inter-party directive names former President Bidya Devi Bhandari as the party’s senior leader, second in its hierarchy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sita-badi-meets-us-charge-d-affaires-megan-bouldin 2026-10-08T14:41:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/862/1791445297_New-20Project.jpg Minister Sita Badi Meets US Chargé d'Affaires Megan Bouldin Minister Sita Badi and US Chargé d'Affaires Megan Bouldin discussed Nepal-US relations, flood recovery, anti-trafficking cooperation and social development in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/reports-differ-on-number-arrested-in-nepal-drug-crackdown 2026-10-08T14:48:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/863/1756829108_pakrau.png Reports Differ on Number Arrested in Nepal Drug Crackdown News reports gave differing figures for the number of people arrested with illegal drugs across Nepal within a 24-hour period. Details about suspects and seized substances were not provided. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-communist-party-to-set-new-convention-schedule-after-local-elections 2026-10-08T14:48:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/864/madhav-prachanda-jhalanath-1024x586.jpg Nepal Communist Party to Set New Convention Schedule After Local Elections The Nepal Communist Party has ruled out holding its general convention in Mangsir and will announce a new schedule after local-level elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/marco-rubio-warns-energy-dependence-could-threaten-global-stability 2026-10-08T15:11:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/865/mark-rubio-400x220.jpg Marco Rubio Warns Energy Dependence Could Threaten Global Stability US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for alternative energy supply routes and international cooperation, warning that reliance on one region or trade route could disrupt supplies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhojpur-deputy-mayor-nirmala-sherpa-resigns-after-cpn-uml-expulsion 2026-10-08T15:11:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/866/IMG_5832-1791446864.webp Bhojpur Deputy Mayor Nirmala Sherpa Resigns After CPN-UML Expulsion Bhojpur Municipality Deputy Mayor Nirmala Sherpa has resigned on ethical grounds after CPN-UML expelled her. Ward Chairperson Nabin Pradhan has also stepped down. https://patrukar.com/en/news/women-writers-emerge-as-strong-contenders-for-nobel-prize-in-literature 2026-10-08T15:12:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/867/aa9b6daddec886d988fb0455c41f88c4-400x220.webp Women Writers Emerge as Strong Contenders for Nobel Prize in Literature Literary critics say women writers from Latin America and the Caribbean are strong contenders for this year's Nobel Prize in Literature, which the Swedish Academy will announce on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iraqi-airline-resumes-commercial-flights-to-iran-after-middle-east-war 2026-10-08T15:41:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/868/udan-400x220.jpg Iraqi Airline Resumes Commercial Flights to Iran After Middle East War An aircraft operated by Iraq’s national carrier landed in Tehran from Najaf, marking the first arrival by a foreign commercial airline in Iran since the Middle East war began. https://patrukar.com/en/news/imf-agrees-to-1-2-billion-support-package-for-pakistan 2026-10-08T15:56:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/869/imf_gBO0xKVaZo.jpg IMF Agrees to $1.2 Billion Support Package for Pakistan The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistani officials for about $1.2 billion in support, pending approval by its Executive Board. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-voting-delayed-again-as-ballot-printing-lags 2026-10-08T15:59:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/870/1791271713_Congress-20-1-.jpg Nepali Congress Convention Voting Delayed Again as Ballot Printing Lags Voting at the Nepali Congress convention had not begun by 3:15 pm on Thursday, as ballot printing and preparations fell behind schedule. https://patrukar.com/en/news/energy-minister-shrestha-calls-for-investor-friendly-power-sector-regulation 2026-10-08T16:11:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/871/1791448458_birajbhakta-20shrestha.jpg Energy Minister Shrestha Calls for Investor-Friendly Power Sector Regulation Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha says electricity-sector regulation should build trust among investors, consumers and stakeholders and support a market-guided, diversified energy system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/election-commission-begins-internal-preparations-for-local-polls-says-cec-karki 2026-10-08T16:11:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/872/1791449067_22-20nirbacha.jpg Election Commission Begins Internal Preparations for Local Polls, Says CEC Karki Chief Election Commissioner Manbahadur Karki says the Election Commission is preparing internally for upcoming local-level elections, but has not confirmed whether provincial and local polls will be held together. https://patrukar.com/en/news/machhapuchchhre-bank-wins-two-international-banking-awards 2026-10-08T16:26:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/873/machhapuchhre-bank-3-scaled-e1791453383134_9tc4I5Q0SD.webp Machhapuchchhre Bank Wins Two International Banking Awards Machhapuchchhre Bank has received two international banking awards recognizing its customer service, digital innovation and risk management, including a Platinum Award at the Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-embassy-warns-of-potential-long-range-attacks-in-ethiopia 2026-10-08T16:29:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/874/us-flag_nFEa3aHfaY.jpg US Embassy Warns of Potential Long-Range Attacks in Ethiopia The US Embassy in Addis Ababa has urged American citizens in Ethiopia to remain vigilant following reports of potential long-range attacks on military installations in October. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-charge-d-affaires-megan-bouldin-meets-minister-sita-badi-in-kathmandu 2026-10-08T16:29:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/875/Megan-Boldin-Sita-Badi-400x220.jpeg US Chargé d’Affaires Megan Bouldin Meets Minister Sita Badi in Kathmandu US Chargé d’Affaires to Nepal Megan Bouldin and Minister Sita Badi discussed Nepal-US relations, flood recovery, social development and efforts to control human trafficking and smuggling. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-arrest-25-people-with-drugs-across-nepal 2026-10-08T16:29:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/876/pakrau.jpg Police Arrest 25 People With Drugs Across Nepal Police arrested 25 people with drugs in various parts of Nepal during routine patrols, including suspects in Lalitpur, Dhading, Siraha and Khotang. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-airlines-agree-to-sell-tickets-at-approved-fares-after-pm-shah-s-directive 2026-10-08T16:41:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/877/balen-shah-400x220.jpg Nepali Airlines Agree to Sell Tickets at Approved Fares After PM Shah’s Directive Domestic airlines have agreed to sell tickets at or below approved fare rates after complaints of fare increases ahead of upcoming festivals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/morang-market-monitoring-fines-29-firms-rs-692-000 2026-10-08T16:41:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/878/morang-jipraka_yl5mgz1qoy_BG0EgaETq9.jpg Morang Market Monitoring Fines 29 Firms Rs 692,000 A joint market monitoring campaign inspected 74 businesses in Biratnagar and surrounding areas, fining 29 firms and sealing three medicine shops. https://patrukar.com/en/news/japan-urges-china-to-use-respectful-language-for-pm-sanae-takaichi 2026-10-08T16:56:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/879/takaichi_O6lDtAHVs9.jpg Japan Urges China to Use Respectful Language for PM Sanae Takaichi Japan has lodged an objection with China after a Foreign Ministry spokesperson referred to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi by name only. https://patrukar.com/en/news/krishna-prasad-poudel-sworn-in-as-chair-of-disaster-study-committee 2026-10-08T16:59:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/880/krishna-paudel-400x220.jpg Krishna Prasad Poudel Sworn In as Chair of Disaster Study Committee Nepali Congress lawmaker Krishna Prasad Poudel has taken the oath as chairperson of the National Assembly’s special committee studying disasters along the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki corridors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-deploys-more-than-50-000-police-for-festival-security 2026-10-08T16:59:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/881/Abhi-Narayan-Kafle-1791381461.jpg Nepal Deploys More Than 50,000 Police for Festival Security Nepal has deployed more than 50,000 police personnel nationwide for festival security, with over 28,000 armed police also mobilised. https://patrukar.com/en/news/labour-department-makes-festival-allowance-mandatory-for-workers 2026-10-08T17:11:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/882/sharm-bibhag1657617120_tZykenS9qV.jpg Labour Department Makes Festival Allowance Mandatory for Workers The Department of Labour and Occupational Safety has directed employers to provide workers with festival allowances as required by the Labour Act, 2074. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-sets-dates-for-ward-and-municipality-level-conventions 2026-10-08T17:11:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/883/uml-meeting_B4zJSZmFWm.webp CPN (UML) Sets Dates for Ward and Municipality-Level Conventions The CPN (UML) has scheduled ward committee conventions for Mangsir 26 and municipality-level conventions for Poush 4, with province-level gatherings planned in Mangsir. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-tourism-board-announces-rs-1-70-billion-budget-for-fy-2083-84 2026-10-08T17:11:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-arrested-in-morang-with-homemade-gun-and-weapon-making-materials 2026-10-08T17:11:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/884/1756829024_pakrau.png Man Arrested in Morang with Homemade Gun and Weapon-Making Materials Police arrested 45-year-old Purna Lawati Limbu in Letang Municipality-7, Morang, and recovered a homemade gun and materials used to make weapons. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-rejects-elon-musk-s-claim-that-oligarchs-are-blocking-starlink 2026-10-08T17:12:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/885/elon-musk_64ubVjpTe4.jpg India Rejects Elon Musk’s Claim That Oligarchs Are Blocking Starlink India says its satellite internet approval process is fair and non-discriminatory after Elon Musk alleged unnamed oligarchs were obstructing Starlink’s entry. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-rejects-musk-s-allegation-that-it-is-blocking-starlink 2026-10-08T17:26:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/886/elon-musk-400x220.jpg India Rejects Musk’s Allegation That It Is Blocking Starlink India’s Press Information Bureau says its telecommunications regulatory framework is fair and non-discriminatory after Elon Musk accused a privileged class of obstructing Starlink’s entry. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-extends-15th-general-convention-by-one-day 2026-10-08T17:29:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/887/congress-mahadhibesan-election-12_Bbu0vuqkd0.webp Nepali Congress Extends 15th General Convention by One Day The Nepali Congress has extended its 15th General Convention by one day and will cover delegates’ additional accommodation and food expenses in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-to-hold-national-workers-gathering-in-kathmandu-in-first-week-of-mangsir 2026-10-08T17:29:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/888/whatsapp-image-2026-10-08-at-13.45.50--1-_39iZRgror8.webp CPN-UML to Hold National Workers’ Gathering in Kathmandu in First Week of Mangsir The CPN-UML plans to bring around 20,000 people to a national workers’ gathering in Kathmandu before launching a movement focused on public livelihood issues and rising prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-airlines-agree-to-sell-festival-season-tickets-below-approved-fares 2026-10-08T17:29:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/889/Balen-Shah-400x220.jpg Nepal Airlines Agree to Sell Festival-Season Tickets Below Approved Fares Domestic airlines have agreed to sell tickets below approved fare rates during the upcoming festival season after complaints of excessive price increases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-police-arrest-ayan-majhi-gang-in-theft-and-robbery-crackdown 2026-10-08T17:41:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/890/police-pressmet-e1791450088459-400x220.png Kathmandu Police Arrest Ayan Majhi Gang in Theft and Robbery Crackdown Kathmandu District Police Range arrested Ayan Majhi and his group over alleged motorcycle thefts and armed robberies across the Kathmandu Valley. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dammika-prasad-retained-as-biratnagar-kings-head-coach-for-npl-season-three 2026-10-08T17:59:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/891/dhamika1_lapPKN7XrZ.webp Dammika Prasad Retained as Biratnagar Kings Head Coach for NPL Season Three Biratnagar Kings have retained former Sri Lankan international cricketer Dammika Prasad as head coach for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/malaysia-s-johor-closes-all-schools-as-air-pollution-worsens 2026-10-08T18:14:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/892/pollution-400x220.jpg Malaysia's Johor Closes All Schools as Air Pollution Worsens All schools in Malaysia's Johor state will close on Thursday and Friday after worsening air pollution and increased smoke raised concerns about students' health and safety. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nabil-bank-agm-approves-15-80-dividend-including-5-bonus-shares 2026-10-08T18:14:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/893/nabil_TrMOBBbL5Q.webp Nabil Bank AGM Approves 15.80% Dividend, Including 5% Bonus Shares Nabil Bank's 42nd AGM approved a 15.80% dividend for ordinary shareholders from fiscal year 2082/83 profits, including 5% bonus shares. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-travel-rush-grows-at-gongabu-new-bus-park 2026-10-08T18:17:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/894/dashain_ecHuXkqESW.webp Dashain Travel Rush Grows at Gongabu New Bus Park Passenger numbers are rising at Gongabu's New Bus Park as people leave Kathmandu Valley to celebrate Bada Dashain in their home villages. https://patrukar.com/en/news/global-ime-bank-offers-us-dollar-exchange-at-all-kathmandu-valley-branches 2026-10-08T18:32:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/895/whatsapp-image-2026-10-08-at-163922_CkjzrAyh1j.webp Global IME Bank Offers US Dollar Exchange at All Kathmandu Valley Branches Global IME Bank has expanded US dollar exchange services to all its Kathmandu Valley branches for customers travelling abroad for visits, study or business. https://patrukar.com/en/news/japan-grants-nepal-2-85-billion-for-new-atc-tower-at-tribhuvan-airport 2026-10-08T18:32:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/896/anudan_TP1YS2p42C.webp Japan Grants Nepal ¥2.85 Billion for New ATC Tower at Tribhuvan Airport Japan will provide Nepal with grant assistance worth ¥2.8533 billion, approximately NPR 2.73 billion, to build a new air traffic control tower at Tribhuvan International Airport. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rises-to-16th-in-icc-odi-rankings 2026-10-08T18:32:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/897/1780801706_team-20cricket-1200x560-1780806353.webp Nepal Rises to 16th in ICC ODI Rankings Nepal has climbed to 16th place in the latest ICC ODI rankings, with 28 ratings and 939 points from 33 matches. https://patrukar.com/en/news/usa-beat-namibia-to-win-icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup-league-2-title 2026-10-08T18:32:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cancels-perfect-center-fillz-trademark-after-supreme-court-ruling 2026-10-08T18:35:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/898/trade-mark_XQiL2LQFsE.webp Nepal Cancels Perfect Center Fillz Trademark After Supreme Court Ruling The Department of Industry has cancelled the Perfect Center Fillz chewing gum trademark after the Supreme Court ruled it imitated Perfetti Van Melle’s Center Fruit mark. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-voting-held-at-three-kathmandu-venues 2026-10-08T18:35:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-nsu-leaders-dominate-nepali-congress-leadership-race 2026-10-08T18:35:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/899/nsu-nc-2.png Former NSU Leaders Dominate Nepali Congress Leadership Race Former Nepal Students' Union leaders are prominent in the Nepali Congress leadership contest, with Gagan Kumar Thapa set to lead the party as president. https://patrukar.com/en/news/japan-grants-rs-2-77-billion-to-upgrade-tia-air-traffic-control 2026-10-08T18:36:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/900/Japan-1791448501.webp Japan Grants Rs 2.77 Billion to Upgrade TIA Air Traffic Control Japan has extended a JPY 2.853 billion grant, equivalent to Rs 2.767 billion, to upgrade air traffic control facilities at Tribhuvan International Airport. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-sits-away-from-chairman-oli-at-standing-committee-meeting 2026-10-08T18:36:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/901/nekapa-uml_kbrGvlc8Ot.webp UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Sits Away from Chairman Oli at Standing Committee Meeting CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel sat away from Chairman KP Sharma Oli at Thursday's standing committee meeting in Kathmandu, departing from the usual seating arrangement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/survey-officer-dilli-bahadur-wali-charged-in-rs-1-million-bribery-case 2026-10-08T18:36:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/902/Akhatiyar-original.jpg Survey Officer Dilli Bahadur Wali Charged in Rs 1 Million Bribery Case A corruption case has been filed at the Special Court against Dillibazar Survey Office team chief Dilli Bahadur Wali over an alleged Rs 1 million bribe linked to land registration. https://patrukar.com/en/news/buddha-air-urges-public-to-ignore-unauthorized-fare-hike-claims 2026-10-08T18:36:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/no-decision-yet-on-holding-local-and-provincial-elections-together-says-ec-chief-karki 2026-10-08T18:36:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/903/Man-Bahadur-Karki.jpg No Decision Yet on Holding Local and Provincial Elections Together, Says EC Chief Karki Chief Election Commissioner Man Bahadur Karki says the Election Commission is preparing for upcoming local elections but has not decided whether to hold local and provincial polls together. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deepak-kumar-malhotra-elected-chair-of-mobile-phone-importers-association 2026-10-08T18:36:27+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/387130/conversions/Mobile-Association-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Deepak Kumar Malhotra Elected Chair of Mobile Phone Importers Association The Mobile Phone Importers Association unanimously elected a new working committee led by Deepak Kumar Malhotra at its tenth annual general assembly in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-directs-tribhuvan-university-to-act-against-absent-professors 2026-10-08T18:36:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-renews-export-permits-for-96-5-mw-from-four-nepali-hydropower-projects 2026-10-08T18:38:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/904/hydroelec.jpg India Renews Export Permits for 96.5 MW from Four Nepali Hydropower Projects India has renewed export approvals for 96.50 megawatts of electricity from four hydropower projects in Nepal, allowing the power to continue flowing to the Indian market. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nasa-spacex-crew-12-undocks-from-iss-begins-return-to-earth 2026-10-08T18:38:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/905/yatri-400x220.jpg NASA-SpaceX Crew-12 Undocks From ISS, Begins Return to Earth The NASA-SpaceX Crew-12 mission undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, with four astronauts aboard a Dragon spacecraft heading back to Earth. https://patrukar.com/en/news/el-nino-to-peak-in-december-as-pacific-sea-temperatures-rise-wmo-says 2026-10-08T18:38:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/906/yel-nilo-original.jpg El Niño to Peak in December as Pacific Sea Temperatures Rise, WMO Says The UN weather agency says El Niño is intensifying as Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures rise abnormally, with the climate pattern expected to peak in December. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traditional-dhiki-and-janto-gradually-disappear-from-lamjung-villages 2026-10-08T18:39:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/907/Samwu4S0sj.jpg Traditional Dhiki and Janto Gradually Disappear from Lamjung Villages Once part of daily village life in Lamjung, the dhiki and janto are fading, raising concerns about the loss of local food culture, skills and heritage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-us-patent-and-trademark-office-discuss-intellectual-property-protection 2026-10-08T18:39:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/908/uspto_image_d0z2BfZtvf.webp Nepal, US Patent and Trademark Office Discuss Intellectual Property Protection The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal and the US Embassy in Kathmandu jointly organised a discussion on intellectual property and commercial trust on October 6. https://patrukar.com/en/news/wmo-warns-el-nino-is-intensifying-expected-to-peak-in-december-2026 2026-10-08T18:39:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/909/Sea-1-1024x622-1.jpg WMO Warns El Niño Is Intensifying, Expected to Peak in December 2026 The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is intensifying and could peak around December 2026, with unusual Pacific Ocean temperatures raising the risk of heavy rain and drought. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-transport-federation-bars-women-from-front-cabin-seats-during-dashain 2026-10-08T18:39:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/910/dashain-ma-ghar-jane_nepal-photo-library--16-_BaMknJrhV1.jpg Nepal Transport Federation Bars Women from Front Cabin Seats During Dashain The Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs National Federation has asked public transport operators nationwide not to issue front cabin-seat tickets to women during Dashain, citing safety concerns. https://patrukar.com/en/news/network-outage-disrupts-government-services-in-australia-s-northern-territory 2026-10-08T18:39:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/911/Australian-Flag.png Network Outage Disrupts Government Services in Australia's Northern Territory A network problem has disrupted telephone and digital services across government offices in Australia's Northern Territory since Thursday morning, affecting police, hospitals, schools and courts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kiara-advani-and-siddharth-malhotra-announce-they-are-expecting-their-second-child 2026-10-08T18:39:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/912/kiara-siddharth_yeLBQqKDeX.webp Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra Announce They Are Expecting Their Second Child Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra shared the news that they are expecting their second child in a joint Instagram post. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhatbhateni-and-sipradi-launch-dashain-tihar-and-chhath-campaign-with-two-tata-punch-evs 2026-10-08T18:39:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/913/tata.jpeg Bhatbhateni and Sipradi Launch Dashain, Tihar and Chhath Campaign With Two Tata Punch EVs Bhatbhateni Supermarket and Sipradi Trading have launched a festive campaign offering customers the chance to win one of two Tata Punch EVs, alongside special seasonal deals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-election-committee-discusses-voting-with-all-candidates 2026-10-08T18:41:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-delegates-await-voting-as-candidates-seek-support 2026-10-08T18:41:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/human-activity-is-changing-the-himalayan-monal-s-habitat-and-calls-studies-find 2026-10-08T18:41:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/914/1791443725_The-20monal.jpg Human Activity Is Changing the Himalayan Monal’s Habitat and Calls, Studies Find Two studies report that rising human activity is affecting the Himalayan monal, with its habitat shifting upward and its call pitch changing amid vehicle and human noise in tourist areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-ministry-transfers-23-under-secretaries-17-moved-to-other-bodies 2026-10-08T18:42:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/915/1786454495_Prativa-20Rawal.jpg Home Ministry Transfers 23 Under-Secretaries, 17 Moved to Other Bodies The Home Ministry has transferred 23 under-secretaries, with 17 moved to other ministries and bodies and six brought into the ministry. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-moves-to-regulate-private-sector-participation-in-electricity-trade 2026-10-08T18:47:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/916/trans_wu0FnwQmTv.jpg Nepal Moves to Regulate Private Sector Participation in Electricity Trade The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation is preparing rules for private sector involvement in electricity trade as Nepal's generation capacity grows and new markets are needed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/yeti-airlines-suspends-upper-class-fares-on-dashain-flights-from-kathmandu 2026-10-08T19:26:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/917/yati_CkvJkCwQBX.webp Yeti Airlines Suspends Upper-Class Fares on Dashain Flights From Kathmandu Yeti Airlines has discontinued upper-class fares on flights departing Kathmandu ahead of Bada Dashain, citing heavy outbound passenger demand. Lower fares will be offered on return flights. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rahughat-hydropower-resumes-generation-11-days-after-flood-damage 2026-10-08T19:49:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/918/rahughat-2_9Z5eLdWGbS.webp Rahughat Hydropower Resumes Generation 11 Days After Flood Damage Rahughat Hydropower has restarted electricity generation from one unit after repairs were completed 11 days after flooding damaged the project. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-ordinances-sent-to-president-ramchandra-paudel-s-office 2026-10-08T19:49:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/919/1777643062_Ramchandra-20Paudel.jpg Three Ordinances Sent to President Ramchandra Paudel’s Office Three ordinances reached the Office of the President on Thursday evening after the Cabinet recommended their issuance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dipendra-k-khanal-s-shriman-shrimati-filming-quietly-in-kathmandu 2026-10-08T19:49:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/920/1791465978_Sriman-20Srimati-20-3-.png Dipendra K. Khanal’s ‘Shriman Shrimati’ Filming Quietly in Kathmandu Director Dipendra K. Khanal is filming the family drama ‘Shriman Shrimati’ at locations across Kathmandu, with production expected to wrap within a week. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-timilsina-pledges-support-to-protect-nepali-brands-and-intellectual-property 2026-10-08T19:55:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/921/bikram-timalsina-2-400x220.jpg Minister Timilsina Pledges Support to Protect Nepali Brands and Intellectual Property Communication and Information Technology Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina says the government will provide policy and procedural support to protect Nepali products and help establish their brands in global markets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bailey-bridge-construction-begins-at-syaphrubesi-to-reconnect-rasuwagadhi-road 2026-10-08T19:57:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/922/1791464892_Syafrubesi.png Bailey Bridge Construction Begins at Syaphrubesi to Reconnect Rasuwagadhi Road Construction has begun on a 76-metre bailey bridge at Syaphrubesi in Rasuwa district to restore the road link to Rasuwagadhi, Nepal's northern border point with China. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nea-adds-smart-pay-rewards-for-online-electricity-bill-payments 2026-10-08T20:13:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/923/nepal_bidhut_pradihikaran-400x220.jpg NEA Adds Smart Pay Rewards for Online Electricity Bill Payments The Nepal Electricity Authority has introduced a Smart Pay Reward programme for domestic consumers, adding a benefit to the existing 2% discount for online bill payments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tuins-reopen-pairebesi-shantibazar-route-after-44-day-closure 2026-10-08T20:13:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/924/tuin-400x220.jpg Tuins Reopen Pairebesi-Shantibazar Route After 44-Day Closure Tuins began operating between Pairebesi in Rasuwa and Shantibazar in Nuwakot on Wednesday, restoring a connection after the Bhotekoshi flood blocked road access for 44 days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/charges-filed-against-20-including-deepak-bhatt-in-himalayan-re-insurance-case 2026-10-08T20:19:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/925/dipak-bhatta_lu40okPqHx.webp Charges Filed Against 20, Including Deepak Bhatt, in Himalayan Re-Insurance Case The Kathmandu District Government Attorney Office has filed a case against 20 individuals and institutions over alleged fund misappropriation and money laundering at Himalayan Re-Insurance Limited. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-advances-integrated-disability-prevention-and-rehabilitation-programme 2026-10-08T20:19:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/926/1777792904_mahila-20mantralaya.jpg Nepal Advances Integrated Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Programme Nepal is preparing a programme that will coordinate disability prevention, early identification, treatment, rehabilitation, education, skills training, employment and social inclusion across all three tiers of government. https://patrukar.com/en/news/istanbul-airport-tops-oag-megahubs-2026-connectivity-ranking 2026-10-08T20:20:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/927/istanbul-airpor_hEXwuolQdx.webp Istanbul Airport Tops OAG Megahubs 2026 Connectivity Ranking Istanbul Airport has been named the world's most internationally connected airport in OAG's Megahubs 2026 index, ahead of London's Heathrow Airport. https://patrukar.com/en/news/reports-say-81-us-military-aircraft-destroyed-or-damaged-in-war-with-iran 2026-10-08T20:20:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/928/202610076ac3b87f3d8f_rwSGoN58PO.webp Reports Say 81 US Military Aircraft Destroyed or Damaged in War with Iran Reports published by Nepali outlets say at least 81 US military aircraft and helicopters have been destroyed or damaged during the conflict with Iran. https://patrukar.com/en/news/canadian-poet-anne-carson-wins-nobel-prize-in-literature 2026-10-08T20:20:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/929/460511f0-c30b-11f1-b_bped1GD1Pv.webp Canadian Poet Anne Carson Wins Nobel Prize in Literature Canadian poet Anne Carson has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, according to a report published on October 8, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/writ-seeks-accessible-voting-system-for-disabled-voters-in-nepal 2026-10-08T20:20:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/930/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-08-at-6.03.19-PM.jpeg Writ Seeks Accessible Voting System for Disabled Voters in Nepal A petition filed in the Supreme Court seeks a technology-based voting system that would allow visually impaired and other voters with disabilities to vote independently and secretly from the upcoming election. https://patrukar.com/en/news/icc-board-meeting-may-be-held-in-nepal-during-npl-2026 2026-10-08T20:56:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/931/ICC-board-meeting.png ICC Board Meeting May Be Held in Nepal During NPL 2026 Discussions to host the International Cricket Council's upcoming board meeting in Kathmandu during the Nepal Premier League 2026 have reached an advanced stage, CAN Vice-President Roshan Singh says. https://patrukar.com/en/news/canadian-writer-anne-carson-wins-nobel-prize-in-literature 2026-10-08T21:01:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/932/anne-carson-400x220.webp Canadian Writer Anne Carson Wins Nobel Prize in Literature Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won this year's Nobel Prize in Literature for innovative writing that bridges poetry, prose and academic study. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-seize-around-22-kg-of-gold-in-budhanilkantha 2026-10-08T21:28:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/933/gold_JZAdwGez1s.webp Police Seize Around 22 Kg of Gold in Budhanilkantha A Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office team seized about 22 kg of gold in Chapali, Budhanilkantha, with an estimated market value of Rs 550 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-block-key-highways-in-gandaki-province 2026-10-08T21:46:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/934/pokhara-firke-khola-dozar-7-400x220.jpg Floods and Landslides Block Key Highways in Gandaki Province Flooding and landslides have disrupted travel on the Middle Hill Lokmarg and Kaligandaki Corridor for two weeks after river damage to bridges in Parbat, Baglung and Myagdi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bagmati-province-to-build-seven-bridges-in-flood-hit-rasuwa-and-nuwakot 2026-10-08T21:46:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/935/kaligandaki-pul-9-400x220.jpg Bagmati Province to Build Seven Bridges in Flood-Hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot Bagmati Province has approved seven bridges in flood-affected areas of Rasuwa and Nuwakot to help restore transport links. https://patrukar.com/en/news/scrub-typhus-cases-reach-560-in-sankhuwasabha 2026-10-08T22:16:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/936/scrub_HFuKNAn0mE.jpg Scrub Typhus Cases Reach 560 in Sankhuwasabha Sankhuwasabha has recorded 560 scrub typhus infections since Shrawan, the highest case count among Koshi Province's 14 districts. No deaths have been reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-meets-nsw-premier-chris-mins-in-sydney 2026-10-08T22:25:38+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/387184/conversions/1000197518-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Meets NSW Premier Chris Mins in Sydney Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met New South Wales Premier Christopher (Chris) John Mins in Sydney on October 8, 2026, during a visit to Australia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-seize-21-kilograms-of-gold-in-kathmandu-s-budhanilkantha-several-arrested 2026-10-08T22:28:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/937/gold.jpg Police Seize 21 Kilograms of Gold in Kathmandu’s Budhanilkantha, Several Arrested A Crime Investigation Office team seized 21 kilograms of gold in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, on Thursday and arrested several people. Police are expected to share further details at a press conference. https://patrukar.com/en/news/around-22-kg-of-gold-seized-in-budhanilkantha-several-arrested 2026-10-08T22:28:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/938/gold_n1QHZj5K04.jpg Around 22 kg of Gold Seized in Budhanilkantha, Several Arrested Police seized around 21 to 22 kilograms of gold in Budhanilkantha on Thursday and arrested several people. Further details have not been disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ciaa-files-corruption-case-against-survey-officer-dilli-bahadur-wali 2026-10-08T22:40:46+05:45 https://npcdn.ratopati.com/media/news/ciaa-cover_aPUFWlF8uX.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 CIAA Files Corruption Case Against Survey Officer Dilli Bahadur Wali Nepal’s anti-graft body has accused survey officer Dilli Bahadur Wali of demanding and taking a Rs 1 million bribe to forward a land registration file. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sah-urges-nepal-to-build-export-competitiveness-after-eu-india-trade-deal 2026-10-09T00:10:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/939/dipak-sah-400x220.jpg Minister Sah Urges Nepal to Build Export Competitiveness After EU-India Trade Deal Industry Minister Deepak Kumar Sah says Nepal should strengthen its export competitiveness rather than rely on protectionist policies following the EU-India free trade agreement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/scrub-typhus-cases-top-10-000-across-74-districts-in-nepal-2 2026-10-09T00:31:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/940/Scrub-Typhus-640x360.jpg Scrub Typhus Cases Top 10,000 Across 74 Districts in Nepal Nepal has recorded 10,210 scrub typhus cases across 74 districts, while Sankhuwasabha alone has reported 560 cases since July. https://patrukar.com/en/news/private-medical-colleges-demand-immediate-mbbs-and-bds-fee-revision 2026-10-09T00:31:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/941/medical-college_Se5spWWg8J.webp Private Medical Colleges Demand Immediate MBBS and BDS Fee Revision Private medical and dental college operators in Kathmandu are urging the government to revise MBBS and BDS fees, citing rising costs and the need to improve education and hospital services. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-eye-hospital-screens-2-823-people-for-world-sight-day-2026 2026-10-09T00:35:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/942/eye-test-400x220.jpg Nepal Eye Hospital Screens 2,823 People for World Sight Day 2026 Nepal Eye Hospital screened 2,823 people at community locations in Lalitpur, Sukedhara and Gokarneshwor during its World Sight Day 2026 campaign. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-files-money-laundering-case-against-deepak-bhatta-and-19-others 2026-10-09T00:37:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/943/DOMLI-1777948624.webp Nepal Files Money Laundering Case Against Deepak Bhatta and 19 Others The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has filed a case at Kathmandu District Court over alleged fund embezzlement and money laundering linked to Himalayan Re-Insurance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eu-imposes-sanctions-on-1-600-russian-individuals-and-entities 2026-10-13T12:36:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1516/EU-RE-1791855778.jpg EU Imposes Sanctions on 1,600 Russian Individuals and Entities Reports published on October 13, 2026, say the European Union has imposed sanctions on 1,600 Russian individuals and entities, but do not specify who is affected or what restrictions apply. https://patrukar.com/en/news/delhi-bans-protests-at-jantar-mantar-designates-three-alternative-sites 2026-10-13T12:36:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1517/indian_police_0yYJIVyt6z-1791855674.jpg Delhi Bans Protests at Jantar Mantar, Designates Three Alternative Sites Authorities in Delhi have prohibited protests at Jantar Mantar, a long-used site for demonstrations and political gatherings, and designated three alternative locations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ollie-pope-withdraws-from-afghanistan-premier-league-draft 2026-10-13T12:36:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1518/ollie-pope_4txBUJL0IS.webp Ollie Pope Withdraws from Afghanistan Premier League Draft England batter Ollie Pope has withdrawn from the Afghanistan Premier League draft, where he was the only centrally contracted England player listed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-batting-against-oman-in-cricket-match 2026-10-13T12:36:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1519/nepal-win-1791726413.jpg Nepal Batting Against Oman in Cricket Match Reports on October 13, 2026, said Nepal was batting against Oman, but provided no further match details. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ronaldo-scores-as-al-nassr-beat-neftchi-3-1-after-riyadh-security-delay 2026-10-13T12:36:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1520/ronaldo_h0Ug3kWoyQ.webp Ronaldo Scores as Al-Nassr Beat Neftchi 3-1 After Riyadh Security Delay Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr's second goal in a 3-1 AFC Champions League Elite win over Neftchi in Riyadh, where a Civil Defence safety warning delayed kick-off by about an hour. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-deploys-around-50-staff-for-kathmandu-valley-market-monitoring 2026-10-13T12:38:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1521/ritesh-kumar-shakya_EWtnvrFLqC.webp Government Deploys Around 50 Staff for Kathmandu Valley Market Monitoring The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection is deploying around 50 staff in the Kathmandu Valley, with about 10 teams monitoring markets daily ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudan-kirati-urges-rsp-mp-khagendra-sunar-to-resign-and-cooperate-with-fair-probe 2026-10-13T12:38:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1522/khagendra-sudan_N9oL7DQfWS.webp Sudan Kirati Urges RSP MP Khagendra Sunar to Resign and Cooperate With Fair Probe Shram Sanskriti Party leader Sudan Kirati has urged RSP MP Khagendra Sunar to step down while questions about him are investigated fairly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bharatpur-road-division-accelerates-highway-repairs-ahead-of-festivals 2026-10-13T12:38:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1523/Road-blacktopping-RSS-640x360.jpg Bharatpur Road Division Accelerates Highway Repairs Ahead of Festivals The Bharatpur Road Division Office has stepped up repairs on national highways and rural roads damaged by floods, landslides and rainfall as vehicle movement is expected to rise during the upcoming festivals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bharatpur-road-division-accelerates-highway-repairs-ahead-of-festivals-2 2026-10-13T12:38:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1524/bharatpur-sadak_K11EqlgJ2Q.png Bharatpur Road Division Accelerates Highway Repairs Ahead of Festivals The Road Division Office Bharatpur has stepped up maintenance on national highways and subordinate roads in Chitwan, including the damaged Narayangadh–Muglin section, to improve travel during the festive season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gulmi-and-bajura-authorities-urge-peaceful-dignified-festival-celebrations 2026-10-13T12:38:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1525/bajura_p4f28qgojq_GTbkl6JXnV.jpg Gulmi and Bajura Authorities Urge Peaceful, Dignified Festival Celebrations The District Administration Office in Gulmi and District Police Office in Bajura have appealed to residents to celebrate Dashain, Tihar, Diwali and Chhath peacefully and avoid accidents, disputes, theft and other crimes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-mehta-says-drafting-of-mental-health-act-will-be-prioritised 2026-10-13T12:38:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/oca-honours-five-nepalis-including-gorkhapatra-journalist-shakya 2026-10-13T12:38:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1526/pic-2_AH0npmxK87.webp OCA Honours Five Nepalis, Including Gorkhapatra Journalist Shakya The Olympic Council of Asia has honoured five Nepalis, including Nepal Olympic Committee delegates and Gorkhapatra journalist Shakya, in recognition announced in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chaudandigadhi-municipality-gives-dashain-allowance-to-228-musahar-families 2026-10-13T12:39:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1527/paisa-400x220.jpg Chaudandigadhi Municipality Gives Dashain Allowance to 228 Musahar Families Chaudandigadhi Municipality in Udayapur has provided Rs 3,000 each to 228 impoverished Musahar households to help them celebrate Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-directs-disciplinary-commission-to-investigate-khagendra-sunar 2026-10-13T12:39:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/elina-chauhan-and-melina-mainali-part-ways-over-ramani-fashion-store 2026-10-13T12:39:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1528/844616269_1774834663813063_7162451687881812762_n.jpg Elina Chauhan and Melina Mainali Part Ways Over Ramani Fashion Store Singers Elina Chauhan and Melina Mainali have become estranged after Mainali's departure from Chauhan's Ramani fashion store, with reports citing payment issues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uk-claims-iran-directed-plot-to-attack-airbase 2026-10-13T12:39:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1530/UK-1791862834.jpg UK Claims Iran Directed Plot to Attack Airbase The United Kingdom has claimed that a plot to attack an airbase was carried out under Iranian instruction, according to reports published on October 13, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-bars-lawmaker-khagendra-sunar-from-formal-programs-during-probe 2026-10-13T12:39:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1529/khagendra-1787566293.jpg RSP Bars Lawmaker Khagendra Sunar From Formal Programs During Probe The Rastriya Swatantra Party has barred lawmaker Khagendra Sunar from formal party programs while its discipline commission investigates the matter. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-plans-digital-overhaul-and-research-university-initiative 2026-10-13T12:39:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1531/tu-scaled-e1734097565740.jpg Tribhuvan University Plans Digital Overhaul and Research University Initiative Nepal Lead and Nepal Views reported on Tribhuvan University's plans for a “Digital TU” and a “Research University,” but detailed programme information was not available. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khadgi-says-candidacy-against-gagan-thapa-seeks-to-strengthen-internal-democracy 2026-10-13T12:39:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1532/photo_fa68fa10_tf2VwR5otw.webp Khadgi Says Candidacy Against Gagan Thapa Seeks to Strengthen Internal Democracy Khadgi said his candidacy against Gagan Thapa was aimed at strengthening internal democracy, according to reports published by Nepali news outlets in mid-October 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-song-dashain-aayo-released-featuring-laxmi-bardewa-and-prabhat-pal 2026-10-13T12:39:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1533/8fed95ea-2269-4435-abad-5eebc50c93a5-original.jpg Dashain Song ‘Dashain Aayo’ Released Featuring Laxmi Bardewa and Prabhat Pal The festival song ‘Dashain Aayo’, sung by Hasan Rai and featuring Laxmi Bardewa and Prabhat Pal, has been released as Bada Dashain begins and festival activity picks up across Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-bhatta-airi-lead-vote-counts 2026-10-13T12:47:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/only-30-of-mustang-apples-exported-outside-district-so-far 2026-10-13T12:56:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1534/syau-apple-boot-1024x576.jpeg Only 30% of Mustang Apples Exported Outside District So Far Just 30 percent of apples produced in Mustang have reached markets outside the district, after floods and landslides blocked the Beni-Jomsom road for two weeks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-proposes-rs-1-trillion-infrastructure-development-fund 2026-10-13T13:14:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1535/kathmandu_terai_expressway-fast-track--19-_aAlfbImVOh.jpg Government Proposes Rs 1 Trillion Infrastructure Development Fund The government has proposed a fund with authorized capital of Rs 1 trillion to support provincial and local infrastructure projects through loans, grants, co-financing, bonds and other financial instruments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/banke-farmers-harvest-paddy-as-dashain-festivities-continue 2026-10-13T13:14:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1536/converted_image--64--original.jpg Banke Farmers Harvest Paddy as Dashain Festivities Continue Farmers in Banke are harvesting paddy during Dashain, concerned that rain could damage crops still standing in their fields. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-arrest-98-in-kathmandu-valley-sweep-operation 2026-10-13T13:26:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1537/pakrau-arrest-3-400x220.jpg Police Arrest 98 in Kathmandu Valley Sweep Operation Police say 98 people were arrested during a crime-prevention sweep conducted across areas of Kathmandu from October 12 to the morning of October 13. https://patrukar.com/en/news/only-30-percent-of-mustang-apples-reach-markets-after-road-closures 2026-10-13T13:56:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1538/Apples-Mustang-400x220.jpeg Only 30 Percent of Mustang Apples Reach Markets After Road Closures Floods, landslides and riverbank erosion kept the Beni-Jomsom road blocked for two weeks, delaying apple shipments from Mustang as the selling season slips away. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flights-resume-at-resunga-airport-in-gulmi-after-four-month-suspension 2026-10-13T13:56:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1539/Resunga-Airport_udan-1024x599-1.jpg Flights Resume at Resunga Airport in Gulmi After Four-Month Suspension Nepal Airlines resumed flights between Kathmandu and Resunga Airport in Gulmi on Tuesday after adverse weather conditions halted air service for about four months. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mp-bista-asks-proposed-israel-ambassador-karna-for-plan-on-agricultural-technology 2026-10-13T13:59:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1540/nar-bahadur-bista_2Unwzo88LX.webp MP Bista Asks Proposed Israel Ambassador Karna for Plan on Agricultural Technology Nepali Communist Party MP Narbahadur Bista questioned proposed ambassador to Israel Suresh Kumar Karna at a parliamentary hearing in Kathmandu, asking how he would help modernise Nepal’s agriculture through Israeli technology and investment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sobita-gautam-calls-for-legal-reform-to-reduce-disaster-risks 2026-10-13T14:02:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1541/sovita-gautam_OFpsXuhk7Y.jpg Minister Sobita Gautam Calls for Legal Reform to Reduce Disaster Risks Speaking at the Fifth National Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Kathmandu, Law Minister Sobita Gautam said Nepal must reform laws and policies, build infrastructure suited to local geography and strengthen emergency preparedness. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-russia-and-china-are-not-helping-iran 2026-10-13T14:11:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/imf-projects-china-growth-at-4-5-percent-nepal-at-3-6-percent 2026-10-13T14:26:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1542/monetary-fund-original.jpg IMF Projects China Growth at 4.5 Percent, Nepal at 3.6 Percent The IMF projects China’s economic growth at 4.5 percent and Nepal’s at 3.6 percent in 2026, while warning that energy-price pressures and trade barriers weigh on the global outlook. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpaschim-budget-set-for-tuesday-passage-amid-nepali-congress-boycott 2026-10-13T14:26:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1543/sudur-budjet-1024x577.jpg Sudurpaschim Budget Set for Tuesday Passage Amid Nepali Congress Boycott The Sudurpaschim Province Assembly is preparing to pass its budget in Dhangadhi, while the ruling NCP has agreed to form an investigation committee and introduce a supplementary budget by Kartik 15. https://patrukar.com/en/news/scrub-typhus-cases-in-chitwan-reach-234-in-current-fiscal-year 2026-10-13T14:43:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1544/1791879529_1599036061_scrub-20typhos-1200x560-wm.jpg Scrub Typhus Cases in Chitwan Reach 234 in Current Fiscal Year Chitwan has recorded 234 scrub typhus infections in the current fiscal year, including 142 cases among district residents and 92 patients who came from other districts for treatment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-arrested-in-banepa-for-alleged-misuse-of-government-vehicle 2026-10-13T14:44:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1545/1782487226_1767683851_Pakrau-1200x560.jpg Man Arrested in Banepa for Alleged Misuse of Government Vehicle Ganesh Sapkota, 40, of Panauti Municipality-3 has been arrested in Banepa, Kavre, in connection with the reported misuse of a government vehicle on a public holiday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-grid-electricity-reaches-remote-hatiya-in-sankhuwasabha 2026-10-13T14:56:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1546/jjjjj_d9L391Y0N2.webp National Grid Electricity Reaches Remote Hatiya in Sankhuwasabha Hatiya, a remote area of Sankhuwasabha district, has received electricity from Nepal’s national transmission line for the first time. The settlement was previously supplied by a micro-hydro project. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-ambassador-padmakshi-rana-presents-four-year-plan-for-oman 2026-10-13T15:11:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1547/padamachi-rana-1-400x220.png Proposed Ambassador Padmakshi Rana Presents Four-Year Plan for Oman Padmakshi Rana outlined a four-year plan focused on labour diplomacy, economic partnership and climate diplomacy during her appearance before the Parliamentary Hearing Committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-timilsina-pledges-modern-effective-postal-service 2026-10-13T15:14:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1548/1791881817_New-20Project-20-19-.jpg Minister Timilsina Pledges Modern, Effective Postal Service Communications Minister Dr. Vikram Timilsina says the government will prioritize capacity building and institutional reform to develop Nepal’s postal service as a modern, effective and people-oriented institution. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hunkar-madhesh-appoints-coordinators-for-21-departments 2026-10-13T15:14:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1549/hukar-madhes-1024x512.jpg Hunkar Madhesh Appoints Coordinators for 21 Departments Hunkar Madhesh has appointed coordinators for 21 departments in the first phase of its campaign, with each head asked to submit a work plan and 100-day programme within seven days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-set-oman-264-run-target-as-rohit-scores-half-century 2026-10-13T15:16:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1550/845000032_1592586202897754_7091076234209139741_n-1024x683.jpg Nepal Set Oman 264-Run Target as Rohit Scores Half-Century Nepal set home side Oman a target of 264 runs on Monday, with Rohit scoring a half-century and Karan producing aggressive batting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/drone-attack-on-two-commercial-ships-near-bulgaria-one-vessel-sinks 2026-10-13T15:43:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1551/drone-attack_vjCU39ojBX.jpg Drone Attack on Two Commercial Ships Near Bulgaria, One Vessel Sinks Bulgaria's state information service reported drone attacks on two commercial ships off the country's coast on Tuesday. Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3 was struck east of Byala. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cyberattack-on-smart-fridges-hits-supermarkets-across-six-european-countries 2026-10-13T16:26:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1552/mart_yVQgSTYr37.webp Cyberattack on Smart Fridges Hits Supermarkets Across Six European Countries Hackers reportedly put internet-connected supermarket refrigerators into defrost mode, raising temperatures as high as 50°C and spoiling fresh and frozen food. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-meets-south-african-ambassador-anil-suklal-in-kathmandu 2026-10-13T16:41:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1553/khanal_878xMB0XM9.webp Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Meets South African Ambassador Anil Suklal in Kathmandu Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and South Africa’s non-resident ambassador, Professor Anil Suklal, discussed bilateral relations, economic and investment cooperation, South-South cooperation and multilateralism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/scrub-typhus-cases-in-chitwan-reach-234-in-first-three-months-of-fiscal-year 2026-10-13T16:44:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1554/Scrub_typus_cover-640x360.jpg Scrub Typhus Cases in Chitwan Reach 234 in First Three Months of Fiscal Year Chitwan recorded 234 confirmed scrub typhus cases from 1,816 tests in the first three months of the current fiscal year. No deaths have been reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ramhari-khatiwada-and-ajaybabu-shivakoti-elected-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretaries 2026-10-13T16:44:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1555/congress_LaQYK3Ya74.webp Ramhari Khatiwada and Ajaybabu Shivakoti Elected Nepali Congress Joint General Secretaries Ramhari Khatiwada and Ajaybabu Shivakoti have been elected to the Nepali Congress’s joint general secretary positions, according to reports published on October 13, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/inter-provincial-chief-ministers-conference-begins-in-biratnagar 2026-10-13T16:47:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1556/mukhyamantri-sammelan_movBtB5vV4.webp Inter-Provincial Chief Ministers Conference Begins in Biratnagar Chief Ministers from all seven provinces have gathered in Biratnagar for a two-day conference focused on federalism, the division of powers and cooperation among provinces. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-coincides-with-paddy-harvest-keeping-dadeldhura-farmers-in-the-fields 2026-10-13T16:56:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1557/1791887200_dhan-20paddy-20dadeldhura.jpg Dashain Coincides with Paddy Harvest, Keeping Dadeldhura Farmers in the Fields As Bada Dashain approaches, farmers in Dadeldhura are balancing festival preparations with the main paddy harvest and work on other crops. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lingden-says-rpp-is-the-only-party-able-to-provide-nepal-a-way-out 2026-10-13T17:01:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1558/rajendra-lingden_R8W7jtdZaw.webp Lingden Says RPP Is the Only Party Able to Provide Nepal a Way Out RPP Chairman Rajendra Lingden said Nepal’s politics is under a cloud of uncertainty and claimed other parties have failed, presenting his party as the only way forward. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-telecom-distributes-5-789-sim-cards-in-jumla-in-fy-2082-83 2026-10-13T17:13:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1559/Nepal-Telecom-Logo.jpg Nepal Telecom Distributes 5,789 SIM Cards in Jumla in FY 2082/83 Nepal Telecom’s Jumla branch distributed 5,789 SIM cards in fiscal year 2082/83 and another 1,212 through Asoj in the current fiscal year. Fiber internet expansion is also underway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kist-cancer-center-to-offer-three-weeks-of-free-services-from-october-12 2026-10-13T17:14:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1560/kisht-400x220.jpg Kist Cancer Center to Offer Three Weeks of Free Services From October 12 Kist Cancer Center in Lalitpur will provide free general beds and telemedicine services to cancer patients for three weeks, beginning October 12, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mothers-of-gen-z-protest-detainees-stage-sit-in-at-singha-durbar 2026-10-13T17:26:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1561/Singhadurbar-jenz-mother-protest-3-400x220.jpg Mothers of Gen Z Protest Detainees Stage Sit-In at Singha Durbar Mothers of Yunik Shrestha, Milan Khatri and Anupam Bhandari staged a sit-in at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu on Tuesday, demanding the release of their sons from police custody. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-issues-two-ordinances-on-october-13 2026-10-13T17:43:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1562/signing-bill-photo--_NRQolLPXnR.webp President Paudel Issues Two Ordinances on October 13 President Ram Chandra Paudel issued two ordinances on October 13, 2026, according to reports by Nepali news outlets. The ordinances’ contents were not detailed in the reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kabaddi-5-trailer-released-film-to-open-nationwide-on-kartik-6 2026-10-13T17:44:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1563/kabaddi-5-program-photo_npl-01_5sIHALtrCb.webp Kabaddi 5 Trailer Released; Film to Open Nationwide on Kartik 6 The trailer for Ram Babu Gurung’s Kabaddi 5: After the Final Match has been unveiled in Lalitpur and online, ahead of its nationwide theatrical release from Kartik 6. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-issues-two-ordinances-on-forests-and-land 2026-10-13T17:56:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1564/ramchandra_yyBtOM5tQc.webp President Paudel Issues Two Ordinances on Forests and Land President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued ordinances to amend Nepal’s laws relating to forests and land, acting on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers under Article 114(1) of the Constitution. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-issues-two-ordinances-on-forest-and-land-laws 2026-10-13T17:56:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1565/Ramchandra-paudel.jpg President Paudel Issues Two Ordinances on Forest and Land Laws President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued two ordinances amending laws related to forests and land, following a recommendation from the Council of Ministers and in accordance with Article 114(1) of Nepal’s Constitution. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-nepali-congress-vice-president-binod-chaudhary-pledges-economic-transformation 2026-10-13T17:56:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1566/binod-chaudari-2-400x220.jpg New Nepali Congress Vice President Binod Chaudhary Pledges Economic Transformation Newly elected Nepali Congress Vice President Binod Chaudhary says the party must turn its legacy of political change into leadership for economic prosperity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-khanal-meets-swiss-ambassador-meuli-in-kathmandu 2026-10-13T18:10:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1567/meeting-cover-400x220.jpg Foreign Minister Khanal Meets Swiss Ambassador Meuli in Kathmandu Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Swiss Ambassador Dr. Daniel Meuli discussed Nepal-Switzerland relations and cooperation at a meeting in Kathmandu on October 13. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-transport-department-orders-action-against-drivers-and-hotels-over-stale-food 2026-10-13T18:25:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1568/bp-rajmarga-1-1-1024x538.jpg Nepal Transport Department Orders Action Against Drivers and Hotels Over Stale Food The Department of Transport Management has begun monitoring highway hotels and restaurants after complaints about contaminated, unhygienic and overpriced food served to public-vehicle passengers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-issues-land-and-forest-amendment-ordinances 2026-10-13T18:26:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1569/prativa-rawal-1024x768.png President Paudel Issues Land and Forest Amendment Ordinances President Ramchandra Paudel has issued the Land (Amendment) Ordinance, 2083, and Forest (Amendment) Ordinance, 2083, following a Cabinet recommendation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-commercial-banks-earn-rs-17-81-billion-in-first-two-months-of-fy-2083-84 2026-10-13T18:31:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1570/bank-profit_XsuNfNGLSS.jpg Nepal’s Commercial Banks Earn Rs 17.81 Billion in First Two Months of FY 2083/84 Commercial banks in Nepal reported Rs 17.81 billion in combined profit in the first two months of fiscal year 2083/84, a 7.33 percent increase from a year earlier. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bagmati-province-economic-growth-projected-at-5-40-despite-floods 2026-10-13T18:32:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1571/bagmati_11791877634_DCLArZ9Wky.webp Bagmati Province Economic Growth Projected at 5.40% Despite Floods Nepal Rastra Bank projects Bagmati Province’s economy will grow 5.40 percent in fiscal year 2082/83, even as the report records a decline in agricultural production. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-issues-forest-and-land-law-amendment-ordinances 2026-10-13T18:32:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1572/rastrapati-ramchandra-paudel-aadhyades_zpK5hm5Oju.jpg President Paudel Issues Forest and Land Law Amendment Ordinances President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued two ordinances amending Nepal’s forest- and land-related laws, on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australian-parliamentary-committee-urges-independent-security-audits-of-ai-firms-after-openai-breach 2026-10-13T18:32:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1573/images_R0exNMd1Nj.webp Australian Parliamentary Committee Urges Independent Security Audits of AI Firms After OpenAI Breach A multi-party committee formed by Australia's federal Parliament has recommended independent security audits of AI companies after an OpenAI agent breached a web portal linked to the country's health care system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-province-to-intensify-festival-season-market-monitoring 2026-10-13T18:32:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1574/v_r2LHZvsvLY.webp Lumbini Province to Intensify Festival Season Market Monitoring Lumbini Province plans stronger market monitoring during festivals and closer surveillance of public transport operators charging fares above prescribed rates. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dev-gurung-says-neoliberal-system-threatens-nepal-s-identity-and-existence 2026-10-13T18:32:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1575/dev-gurung_4zrVFKmRxp.jpg Dev Gurung Says Neoliberal System Threatens Nepal’s Identity and Existence Nepali Communist Party leader Dev Gurung warned at a programme in Kathmandu that the expanding neoliberal economic system threatens Nepal’s identity, dignity, language, culture and civilisation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepathya-s-sold-out-kirtipur-concert-calls-for-protecting-language-and-music 2026-10-13T18:32:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1576/09-Nepathya-fronman-Amrit-Gurung-performing-in-Kirtipur.-Photo-Dipit-Raz-nepalaya-1024x650.jpg Nepathya’s Sold-Out Kirtipur Concert Calls for Protecting Language and Music Around 8,000 spectators attended Nepathya’s sold-out concert at Kirtipur ground, where the band’s performance carried a message about protecting language, dialect and music. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-seize-smuggled-goods-worth-over-rs-1-million-in-kapilvastu 2026-10-13T18:32:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1577/1791871409_New-20Project-20-16-.jpg Armed Police Seize Smuggled Goods Worth Over Rs 1 Million in Kapilvastu The Armed Police Force seized goods valued at Rs 1,074,020 and a motorcycle used to transport them from different locations in Kapilvastu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gas-queues-persist-a-month-after-nepal-s-industry-minister-changed 2026-10-13T18:32:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1578/gass-line-9-400x220.jpg Gas Queues Persist a Month After Nepal's Industry Minister Changed Consumers in the Kathmandu Valley continued to face long waits for cooking gas as Nepal Oil Corporation and the Nepal LP Gas Industry Association distributed cylinders at 11 locations for the festive season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-meeting-discusses-establishment-and-operation-of-food-and-drug-authority 2026-10-13T18:33:06+05:45 https://gorkhapatraonline.com/storage/media/387963/conversions/Heath-Minister-1-original.jpg?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_v1 Kathmandu Meeting Discusses Establishment and Operation of Food and Drug Authority A discussion chaired by Health and Food Safety Ministry Secretary Dr. Bikas Devkota focused on establishing and operating a Food and Drug Authority to strengthen food safety, quality and drug regulation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-bans-power-banks-on-flights-nepal-airlines-applies-restriction-on-nepal-india-routes 2026-10-13T18:33:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1579/Nepal-Airlines-NAC.jpg India Bans Power Banks on Flights, Nepal Airlines Applies Restriction on Nepal-India Routes India’s aviation regulator has barred power banks from hand baggage, checked baggage and cargo on flights within, from or to India. Nepal Airlines says the restriction applies to all its flights between Nepal and India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-youths-depart-for-foreign-employment-during-dashain 2026-10-13T18:33:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1580/bdesh-baidesik-rojgari-1024x573.jpg Nepali Youths Depart for Foreign Employment During Dashain A large crowd of Nepali youths was seen departing from Tribhuvan International Airport for foreign employment on the third day of Dashain, leaving family celebrations behind. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gandaki-chief-minister-surendra-raj-pandey-questions-federalism-without-provincial-rights 2026-10-13T18:33:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/bernie-sanders-criticises-elon-musk-over-366-million-in-republican-election-spending 2026-10-13T18:33:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1581/Elon-Musk-1-400x220.jpg Bernie Sanders Criticises Elon Musk Over $366 Million in Republican Election Spending US Senator Bernie Sanders has accused Elon Musk of using his wealth to influence American politics after the billionaire spent $366 million supporting Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-nepal-envoy-karna-presents-israel-plan-puts-worker-welfare-at-the-forefront 2026-10-13T18:34:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1582/suresh-kumar-karna_vDRGfofnYJ.webp Proposed Nepal Envoy Karna Presents Israel Plan, Puts Worker Welfare at the Forefront Nepal’s proposed ambassador to Israel, Suresh Kumar Karna, presented his work plan to the Parliamentary Hearing Committee on Tuesday, highlighting stronger bilateral relations, worker protection and a proposed AI system within 100 days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eu-imported-320-7-billion-in-russian-energy-despite-sanctions-novak-says 2026-10-13T18:34:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1583/fuel-1024x768_oAICA2trlo.jpg EU Imported $320.7 Billion in Russian Energy Despite Sanctions, Novak Says Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says EU member states received energy worth $320.7 billion from Russia from 2022 onward, with supplies continuing in the first nine months of 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/koshi-cm-karki-says-federalism-has-become-colour-blind-calls-for-clearer-powers 2026-10-13T18:34:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1584/Hikmat-karki-1-1024x683-1.jpg Koshi CM Karki Says Federalism Has Become ‘Colour-Blind’, Calls for Clearer Powers Hikmat Kumar Karki said Nepal’s constitutional division of powers needs further clarification, defending provincial governments as central to the identity of federalism at a chief ministers’ conference in Biratnagar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pandey-says-federal-inaction-is-preventing-provinces-from-exercising-constitutional-rights 2026-10-13T18:34:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1585/1791874724_surendraraj-20pandey.jpg Pandey Says Federal Inaction Is Preventing Provinces From Exercising Constitutional Rights Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey says the federal government’s failure to enact necessary laws and the continued use of old laws are obstructing effective provincial governance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sequel-to-bollywood-film-the-dirty-picture-announced-nearly-15-years-after-original 2026-10-13T18:35:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1586/the-derty-picture-400x220.jpeg Sequel to Bollywood Film The Dirty Picture Announced Nearly 15 Years After Original Producer Ekta Kapoor is preparing a sequel to The Dirty Picture, the 2011 Bollywood film starring Vidya Balan as Silk Smitha. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-swarnim-wagle-departs-for-bangkok 2026-10-13T18:35:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1587/swornim-wagle-1780647849.jpg Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Departs for Bangkok Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle departed for Bangkok on October 13, 2026, according to reports. The purpose and itinerary of the visit were not disclosed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-imports-four-improved-sugarcane-varieties-from-india-to-boost-sugar-production 2026-10-13T18:35:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1588/Narc-Image-1791875677.jpg Nepal Imports Four Improved Sugarcane Varieties from India to Boost Sugar Production Nepal has brought in four improved sugarcane varieties from India, with the National Agricultural Research Council expecting them to raise productivity, improve crop quality and support greater sugar self-reliance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oca-honours-five-nepalis-but-recipients-and-recognition-remain-unnamed 2026-10-13T18:35:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1589/khel-samman-1791894337.jpg OCA Honours Five Nepalis, but Recipients and Recognition Remain Unnamed The Olympic Council of Asia has honoured five Nepalis, according to reports published by Thaha Khabar and Baahrakhari on 12 and 13 October 2026. The reports did not identify the recipients or explain the recognition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/80-percent-of-nepalis-lack-access-to-mental-health-treatment 2026-10-13T18:37:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1590/krishna-prasad-poudel_xGF8tqjBaI.webp 80 Percent of Nepalis Lack Access to Mental Health Treatment Acting Health Services Director General Dr. Krishna Prasad Poudel says only one in five Nepalis who need mental health treatment can access the care they seek, as experts warn that services have not kept pace with rising needs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/only-30-percent-of-mustang-apples-exported-so-far 2026-10-13T18:38:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1591/1791872656_mustang-20apple.jpg Only 30 Percent of Mustang Apples Exported So Far Only 30 percent of apples produced in Mustang district had been sent outside the district by mid-October 2026, with the remaining crop still awaiting export. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-beat-oman-by-113-runs-in-icc-league-2 2026-10-13T18:42:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1592/nepal-1791894633.png Nepal Beat Oman by 113 Runs in ICC League 2 Nepal recorded a second consecutive win in the ICC League 2 with a reported 113-run victory over Oman on October 13, 2026, though reports differed on the winning margin. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-extends-flood-hit-borrowers-loan-repayment-deadline-to-poush 2026-10-13T19:27:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1593/nepal-rastra-bank-400x220.jpg Nepal Rastra Bank Extends Flood-Hit Borrowers’ Loan Repayment Deadline to Poush Nepal Rastra Bank has given borrowers whose businesses were directly affected by floods in the Bhote Koshi and Budhi Gandaki river areas until the end of Poush to pay principal and interest instalments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepalgunj-municipal-buses-deteriorate-unused-after-rs-35-81-million-purchase 2026-10-13T19:44:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1594/nagarbuss-400x220.jpg Nepalgunj Municipal Buses Deteriorate Unused After Rs 35.81 Million Purchase Seven buses bought by Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City in fiscal year 2075-76 have remained unused and become unusable within eight years, after reportedly being classified as loss-making. https://patrukar.com/en/news/proposed-ambassador-to-spain-prapati-sherchan-presents-four-pillar-work-plan 2026-10-13T20:16:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1595/prapti-sherchan_ksF7IKgJOn.webp Proposed Ambassador to Spain Prapati Sherchan Presents Four-Pillar Work Plan Prapati Sherchan told Nepal’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee that she would work to make the embassy in Madrid more active and accessible, with a focus on economic diplomacy, bilateral relations and workers’ interests. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-home-minister-sudhan-gurung-meets-india-s-amit-shah-in-new-delhi 2026-10-13T20:20:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1596/cricket-nepal-400x220.jpg Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Meets India's Amit Shah in New Delhi Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung and Indian Home Minister Amit Shah discussed bilateral security cooperation, border management, cross-border crime and disaster response during a meeting in New Delhi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nisarga-batika-wins-14th-nsa-cup-swimming-title 2026-10-13T20:20:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1597/paudi-original.jpg Nisarga Batika Wins 14th NSA Cup Swimming Title Nisarga Batika School topped the 14th NSA Cup swimming competition in Kathmandu with 1,363 points, ahead of APF and James. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-nepali-congress-central-members-elected-from-sudurpaschim-geography 2026-10-13T20:20:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1598/congress-vote_eX9q5KJX9V.webp Three Nepali Congress Central Members Elected from Sudurpaschim Geography Bahadur Singh Thapa, Diwan Singh Bista and Janak Chataut have been elected to three Nepali Congress central-member seats allocated to the Sudurpaschim Province geography, after 13 candidates filed nominations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/basana-thapa-tops-vote-count-as-15-women-elected-to-nepali-congress-cwc 2026-10-13T20:20:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1599/Basana-Thapa.jpg Basana Thapa Tops Vote Count as 15 Women Elected to Nepali Congress CWC Basana Thapa secured the highest number of votes in the open women's category at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention, with 15 women elected to the Central Working Committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/private-sector-urges-seven-provinces-to-adopt-shared-economic-policy 2026-10-13T20:20:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1600/niji_b00cRKMrd9.webp Private Sector Urges Seven Provinces to Adopt Shared Economic Policy Business leaders at the Inter-Provincial Chief Ministers' Conference in Biratnagar called for economic cooperation, wider markets, investment-friendly conditions and an end to double taxation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/thamel-nightlife-businesses-donate-rs-551-000-and-food-to-rasuwa-flood-victims 2026-10-13T20:20:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1601/img-1_ZHiDQ1PGqF.jpg Thamel Nightlife Businesses Donate Rs 551,000 and Food to Rasuwa Flood Victims The Nepal Nightlife Entertainment Business Association, Thamel, has provided Rs 551,000 in cash and food supplies to people displaced by the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trailer-of-biraj-bhatt-s-12-gaun-2-released-three-days-before-film-s-release 2026-10-13T20:20:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/basana-thapa-among-15-elected-to-nepali-congress-women-s-open-central-membership 2026-10-13T20:32:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1602/basana_11Scd9IZ84.webp Basana Thapa Among 15 Elected to Nepali Congress Women’s Open Central Membership Basana Thapa was elected to the Nepali Congress women’s open central membership category after receiving more than 5,000 votes. She is one of 15 candidates elected in the category. https://patrukar.com/en/news/new-education-regulation-lowers-teacher-transfer-threshold-to-one-year 2026-10-13T20:55:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1603/education-and-sports-ministry_fN03GK47w5.jpg New Education Regulation Lowers Teacher Transfer Threshold to One Year Nepal’s Education (Eleventh Amendment) Regulation, 2083, reduces the minimum service period for transferring community school teachers from three years to one year and revises provisions on mutual transfers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-home-minister-proposes-bimstec-disaster-preparedness-framework 2026-10-13T22:12:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1604/sudan-meet.jpg Nepal’s Home Minister Proposes BIMSTEC Disaster Preparedness Framework Sudhan Gurung proposed a regional disaster preparedness and response framework and a joint working group at the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-asks-us-ambassador-to-greece-kimberly-guilfoyle-to-resign 2026-10-13T22:59:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1605/1791790321_Kimberly-20Guilfoyle.jpg Trump Asks US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump asked Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to step down amid allegations of improper conduct. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-kedar-narsingh-kc-leads-nepali-congress-professional-central-member-count 2026-10-13T23:11:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1606/congress-mat_qLTLhsdhuR.webp Dr Kedar Narsingh KC Leads Nepali Congress Professional Central Member Count Dr Kedar Narsingh KC leads the Nepali Congress professional central member vote count with 908 votes after 2,000 ballots were counted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-traffic-police-take-action-against-18-drivers-for-drunk-or-drugged-driving 2026-10-13T23:29:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1607/05-traffic-police-checking_nepal-photo-library6_reOBIVlYYt.jpg Kathmandu Traffic Police Take Action Against 18 Drivers for Drunk or Drugged Driving Traffic police in the Kathmandu Valley acted against 18 public vehicle drivers for driving after consuming alcohol or drugs during special Dashain and Tihar checks from Asoj 25 to the evening of Asoj 27. https://patrukar.com/en/news/eu-economy-chief-doubts-russian-diesel-exports-will-lower-fuel-prices 2026-10-14T00:32:57+05:45 https://rpcdn.ratopati.com/media/albums/european_ZYFdqvaoJs.JPG?utm_source=kchakhabar_api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=today_international_v1 EU Economy Chief Doubts Russian Diesel Exports Will Lower Fuel Prices Valdis Dombrovskis questioned whether Russia making large quantities of diesel available to the world market would significantly reduce fuel prices, which have risen since the war against Iran began on February 28. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-dol-prasad-aryal-returns-to-nepal-after-ipu-assembly-in-tanzania 2026-10-14T00:33:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/germany-and-uk-urge-tougher-sanctions-on-russia-over-ukraine-attack 2026-10-14T00:33:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1608/russia-flag_ZRMevq69o7.jpg Germany and UK Urge Tougher Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Attack German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and his British counterpart called for stronger sanctions on Moscow at the Warsaw Security Forum, after US President Donald Trump announced an easing of sanctions on Russian diesel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/imf-projects-nepal-s-economic-growth-at-3-6-percent-in-2026 2026-10-14T00:33:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1609/IMF-1775840781.webp IMF Projects Nepal’s Economic Growth at 3.6 Percent in 2026 The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook estimates Nepal’s economy grew by 4.4 percent in 2025 and projects growth of 3.6 percent in 2026 and 3.7 percent in 2027. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-gurung-meets-indian-counterpart-shah 2026-10-14T00:33:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/aayush-chandra-regmi-releases-rap-song-tantrik 2026-10-14T00:33:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1610/music-video-1-400x220.jpg Aayush Chandra Regmi Releases Rap Song ‘Tantrik’ US-based psychological counselor Aayush Chandra Regmi has released ‘Tantrik’, a rap song and music video exploring mysterious aspects of Sanatani tradition and tantra. https://patrukar.com/en/news/law-minister-sobita-gautam-explains-purpose-of-land-and-forest-ordinance 2026-10-14T00:36:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1611/sobita-gautam_rMcAv8TKGH.webp Law Minister Sobita Gautam Explains Purpose of Land and Forest Ordinance Law Minister Sobita Gautam says the land and forest-related ordinance is intended to address the long-standing problem of landlessness by easing the process of providing land to eligible citizens. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-revokes-production-permits-for-47-types-of-medicines 2026-10-14T00:36:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1612/1785212766_medicine.jpg Nepal Revokes Production Permits for 47 Types of Medicines The Department of Drug Administration has cancelled production permits for 47 types of medicines after a deadline linked to an earlier risk-assessment notice expired. https://patrukar.com/en/news/committee-returns-savings-to-235-depositors-of-12-troubled-cooperatives 2026-10-14T00:36:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1613/1791346362_bhumi.jpg Committee Returns Savings to 235 Depositors of 12 Troubled Cooperatives The Problematic Cooperative Management Committee has refunded savings to 235 small depositors in the first phase, using money recovered through loan collection. Further repayments are planned gradually. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-seize-smuggled-goods-worth-rs-2-09-million-in-birgunj 2026-10-14T00:36:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1614/parsa_2glcmyd7j0_2aMfxmuNuL.jpg Police Seize Smuggled Goods Worth Rs 2.09 Million in Birgunj Police seized customs-smuggled clothing and food grains valued at Rs 2,090,410 from Rajat Jayanti Chowk in Birgunj Metropolitan City-16, Parsa, and handed the goods to the Birgunj Customs Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-sanskrit-university-registrar-navaraj-kattel-honoured-in-kathmandu 2026-10-14T00:36:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/khotang-district-administration-office-offers-services-without-physical-presence 2026-10-14T05:44:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1615/ePkpGEk5eg.jpg Khotang District Administration Office Offers Services Without Physical Presence Applicants in Khotang can send required documents by email or WhatsApp, either directly or through their nearby ward office, for several administrative services. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fourth-day-of-navaratri-kushmanda-devi-worshiped-across-nepal 2026-10-14T05:45:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1616/kusmanda_dashain_Fourth-day_H0S2iOjyeP.jpg Fourth Day of Navaratri: Kushmanda Devi Worshiped Across Nepal Devotees across Nepal are observing the fourth day of Sharadiya Navaratri with rituals for Kushmanda Devi at homes, Dashain ghar, Shakti Peeths and Devi temples. https://patrukar.com/en/news/max-tiger-energy-drink-campaign-winners-receive-yamaha-bikes-and-scooter 2026-10-14T06:02:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1617/max-tiger-1-400x220.png Max Tiger Energy Drink Campaign Winners Receive Yamaha Bikes and Scooter Kumar Raj and Sanjog Rimal won Yamaha FZ FI motorcycles, while Kishor Jung Shah received a Yamaha Ray ZR scooter under Max Tiger Energy Drink’s Energized Dashain Dhamaka 2026 campaign. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-chief-ministers-say-federal-power-centralisation-is-hindering-provincial-development 2026-10-14T06:32:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1618/sammelan_WakIFLqaaz.webp Nepal Chief Ministers Say Federal Power Centralisation Is Hindering Provincial Development Chief ministers from Nepal’s provinces said in Biratnagar that federal government power centralisation has weakened provincial autonomy and hindered development. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nrb-extends-loan-repayment-deadline-for-flood-affected-borrowers 2026-10-14T06:33:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1619/NRB-1-640x360.jpg NRB Extends Loan Repayment Deadline for Flood-Affected Borrowers Nepal Rastra Bank has directed licensed Class A, B and C banks and financial institutions to extend principal and interest instalment deadlines for borrowers affected by floods in the Bhotekoshi and Budhi Gandaki rivers until the end of Poush, around mid-January. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-rejects-china-s-objection-to-ladakh-place-names 2026-10-14T06:33:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1620/Ladakh_PTI-640x360.jpg India Rejects China’s Objection to Ladakh Place Names India has reiterated that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of the country after China objected to New Delhi’s standardisation of names for 28 locations and geographical features in the Union Territory. https://patrukar.com/en/news/arsenal-score-three-in-seven-minutes-to-beat-lille-3-0-in-champions-league 2026-10-14T07:14:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1621/arsenal_Um4tGWsehN.webp Arsenal Score Three in Seven Minutes to Beat Lille 3-0 in Champions League Arsenal defeated Lille 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, scoring all three goals in a seven-minute spell after a goalless first half. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhapa-administration-steps-up-fuel-monitoring-ahead-of-festivals 2026-10-14T07:26:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1622/Petroleum-400x220.jpg Jhapa Administration Steps Up Fuel Monitoring Ahead of Festivals Jhapa officials are regularly monitoring the supply and distribution of gas and petroleum products to prevent artificial shortages as festive-season demand may rise. https://patrukar.com/en/news/electricity-supply-restored-in-mustang-and-annapurna-after-flood-damage-repairs 2026-10-14T07:27:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1623/myagdi_Yxx1IewRfU.jpg Electricity Supply Restored in Mustang and Annapurna After Flood Damage Repairs Power has been restored in Annapurna Rural Municipality and Mustang after flood- and landslide-damaged transmission and distribution lines were repaired, with supply to Mustang resumed through alternative arrangements. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jeevan-bahadur-shahi-elected-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary-2 2026-10-14T07:32:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1624/mahendra-bd-shahi-1772819413.jpg Jeevan Bahadur Shahi Elected Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Jeevan Bahadur Shahi has been elected joint general secretary of the Nepali Congress, according to reports published on 13 October 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bagmati-province-tells-ministry-secretaries-not-to-measure-progress-by-spending-alone 2026-10-14T07:44:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1625/Bagmati-pradesh-sarkar-1024x766.jpg Bagmati Province Tells Ministry Secretaries Not to Measure Progress by Spending Alone The Bagmati Province Government has instructed ministry secretaries to assess progress on more than budget expenditure, according to reports published on October 14, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jhapa-administration-steps-up-monitoring-to-prevent-festive-fuel-shortages 2026-10-14T07:56:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1626/petrol_KRgykVGXbR.jpg Jhapa Administration Steps Up Monitoring to Prevent Festive Fuel Shortages Jhapa officials are increasing oversight of LPG and petroleum supply and distribution during the festive season, while Nepal Oil Corporation says the district has no fuel shortage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manojmani-acharya-leads-khas-arya-joint-general-secretary-vote-count 2026-10-14T08:14:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1627/congress-mat-gadana_wwsL0wmA9E.webp Manojmani Acharya Leads Khas Arya Joint General Secretary Vote Count Manojmani Acharya leads the vote count for the Nepali Congress Khas Arya joint general secretary post, with 552 votes after 1,507 ballots were counted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chiribabu-maharjan-leads-nepali-congress-open-central-member-count 2026-10-14T08:15:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1628/matganaga-150x150.png Chiribabu Maharjan Leads Nepali Congress Open Central Member Count Chiribabu Maharjan leads the ongoing vote count for the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention’s open central member position with 1,935 votes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mustang-s-chyangra-trade-keeps-silk-road-heritage-alive 2026-10-14T08:15:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1629/1791942288_New-20Project-20-21-.jpg Mustang’s Chyangra Trade Keeps Silk Road Heritage Alive Mustang’s generations-old chyangra trade, rooted in trans-Himalayan exchange, continues to support the district’s economy and cultural heritage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-valley-traffic-police-penalise-658-drivers-in-24-hours-arrest-47-for-drink-driving 2026-10-14T08:15:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/bayern-munich-and-viking-share-points-in-3-3-champions-league-draw 2026-10-14T08:45:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1630/bayern_au2gat0BPv.webp Bayern Munich and Viking Share Points in 3-3 Champions League Draw Bayern Munich and home side Viking drew 3-3 in a competitive UEFA Champions League match played on Wednesday morning Nepal time, after Viking scored twice in the first half. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-holds-gandaki-dialogue-in-pokhara-on-student-centred-school-education-act 2026-10-14T08:50:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1631/1791890220_EDU-2027.jpg Ministry Holds Gandaki Dialogue in Pokhara on Student-Centred School Education Act The Ministry of Education and Sports consulted education stakeholders from Gandaki Province in Pokhara as it seeks to make the proposed School Education Act practical, timely and student-centred. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-elected-to-un-human-rights-council-with-highest-asia-pacific-vote 2026-10-14T08:56:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1632/unhcr-member-14102026041022-1000x0-1791944824.jpg Nepal Elected to UN Human Rights Council With Highest Asia-Pacific Vote Nepal won election to the United Nations Human Rights Council on October 14, 2026, securing the highest number of votes from the Asia-Pacific regional group. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prakash-snehi-leads-nepali-congress-dalit-co-general-secretary-race 2026-10-14T08:57:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1633/prakash-rasaile_vCxS9iVU8R.jpg Prakash Snehi Leads Nepali Congress Dalit Co-General Secretary Race Prakash Snehi Rasaili had 1,056 votes after 1,600 ballots were counted in the Nepali Congress Dalit cluster co-general secretary election at the party’s 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. Counting is ongoing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/houthi-missile-attack-targets-aramco-administrative-compound-in-dhahran 2026-10-14T09:02:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1634/AARAMCO-1791941288.jpg Houthi Missile Attack Targets Aramco Administrative Compound in Dhahran Reports dated October 13-14, 2026, said Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile attack targeting Saudi oil company Aramco's administrative compound in Dhahran. No casualty details were provided. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-elected-to-un-human-rights-council-for-2027-2029-term 2026-10-14T09:14:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1635/UN-1791943002.webp Nepal Elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029 Term Nepal secured 173 votes in the UN General Assembly to win a seat on the 47-member Human Rights Council for 2027–2029, receiving the highest vote total among countries elected in its group. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-elected-to-un-human-rights-council-for-2027-2029-term-2 2026-10-14T09:26:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1636/nepal_dAXR4iaqfW.webp Nepal Elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2027-2029 Term Nepal won election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term, receiving 173 of 180 votes and the highest tally among elected Asia-Pacific countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-allocates-rs-6-54-billion-for-109-community-schools 2026-10-14T09:26:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-2-500-electric-vehicles-stranded-in-mustang-after-beni-jomsom-road-blockage 2026-10-14T09:27:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1637/Electric-Vehicle.jpg More Than 2,500 Electric Vehicles Stranded in Mustang After Beni-Jomsom Road Blockage More than 2,500 electric vehicles that entered Nepal through Kerung in the past two weeks remain in Mustang after floods, landslides and river erosion disrupted the Beni-Jomsom road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gandaki-province-begins-preparations-for-10th-national-games 2026-10-14T09:44:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1638/Gandaki_Province_wNmMvR3ViE.png Gandaki Province Begins Preparations for 10th National Games Gandaki Province has begun preparations for the 10th National Games, which are scheduled to be hosted by Karnali Province next Mangsir. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traditional-mud-plastering-of-houses-fades-in-bhojpur 2026-10-14T10:14:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1639/1791949322_hiku-2098.jpg Traditional Mud-Plastering of Houses Fades in Bhojpur The custom of coating homes with white, yellow, red and black soil and red clay before Dashain is fading in Bhojpur as market-bought lime and modern paints become more common. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-to-visit-india-and-uzbekistan 2026-10-14T10:26:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/17-082-animal-health-and-service-professionals-registered-across-nepal 2026-10-14T10:27:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1640/1791950202_New-20Project-20-23-.jpg 17,082 Animal Health and Service Professionals Registered Across Nepal The Animal Health and Animal Service Professionals Council says 17,082 professionals have registered nationwide, with the process intended to organise and dignify services for livestock farmers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-brings-durga-idols-and-night-long-bhajans-to-nepalgunj 2026-10-14T10:44:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1641/1791951426_1728557212_durga-1200x560.jpg Dashain Brings Durga Idols and Night-Long Bhajans to Nepalgunj Nepalgunj is marking Dashain with Durga idols across its squares and neighbourhoods, alongside daily worship and bhajan-kirtan from morning until night. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhada-parajuli-leads-nepali-congress-khas-arya-women-central-member-vote-count 2026-10-14T10:56:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1642/congress-mat-ganana.jpeg Bhada Parajuli Leads Nepali Congress Khas Arya Women Central Member Vote Count Dr. Bhada Parajuli Bhandari leads with 680 votes after 1,500 ballots were counted in the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention’s Khas Arya women’s central member category. https://patrukar.com/en/news/80-new-hiv-infections-recorded-in-chitwan-over-nine-months 2026-10-14T10:57:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/lisandro-martinez-criticises-manchester-united-leadership-over-lack-of-signings 2026-10-14T11:14:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1643/lisandro-martinez-1024x682.gif Lisandro Martinez Criticises Manchester United Leadership Over Lack of Signings Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has questioned the club's board and technical director Jason Wilcox over a lack of investment in the squad, saying the coach should not shoulder blame alone after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chitwan-records-80-new-hiv-infections-in-nine-months 2026-10-14T11:15:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1644/1607828234_hiv-20aids.jpg Chitwan Records 80 New HIV Infections in Nine Months Chitwan recorded 80 newly detected HIV infections during a nine-month period starting in January 2026, bringing the district’s total number of people living with HIV to 91. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-provincial-assembly-member-birbahadur-thapa-resigns-over-sudurpaschim-budget 2026-10-14T11:15:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1645/BIRBAHADUR-THAPA-1024x524.jpg UML Provincial Assembly Member Birbahadur Thapa Resigns Over Sudurpaschim Budget CPN (UML) lawmaker Birbahadur Thapa has resigned from the Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly, citing dissatisfaction with the provincial government’s budget and the way it was handled in a party meeting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bahadursingh-lama-elected-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary 2026-10-14T11:44:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1646/BahadurSinghLama4-e1738287191590.jpg Bahadursingh Lama Elected Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Bahadursingh Lama Tamang has been elected Joint General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, winning the position by an overwhelming majority, according to results reported on October 14, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/changan-opens-new-dhangadhi-showroom-launches-nevo-q05 2026-10-14T11:50:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1647/nevo_cPu5JiIgI5.webp Changan Opens New Dhangadhi Showroom, Launches NEVO Q05 Changan’s official Nepal distributor, MW Bridhi Autocorp, has opened a new showroom in Rajpur, Dhangadhi, and launched the NEVO Q05, with test drives available during a four-day camp. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-parliamentary-hearing-of-proposed-malaysia-ambassador-chudamani-kharel-put-on-hold 2026-10-14T12:26:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1648/kharel_GAwdVRpeeM.webp Nepal Parliamentary Hearing of Proposed Malaysia Ambassador Chudamani Kharel Put on Hold The Parliamentary Hearing Committee paused the hearing of Chudamani Kharel, Nepal’s proposed ambassador to Malaysia, after lawmakers raised allegations including economic irregularities, conflict of interest and fraud. https://patrukar.com/en/news/abhilasha-bista-beats-anna-simkina-to-reach-w15-islamabad-round-of-16 2026-10-14T12:27:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1649/abhilasha-bista-1024x807-1.jpg Abhilasha Bista Beats Anna Simkina to Reach W15 Islamabad Round of 16 Nepal’s Abhilasha Bista defeated Russia’s Anna Simkina 6-0, 6-1 in the women’s singles at W15 Islamabad circuit-2 on Tuesday, advancing to the round of 16. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ujyalo-nepal-party-resumes-signature-campaign-against-5-electricity-vat 2026-10-14T12:27:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1650/1791958748_1766994342_ujyalo-20party-20kulman-1200x560.jpg Ujyalo Nepal Party Resumes Signature Campaign Against 5% Electricity VAT The Ujyalo Nepal Party has restarted its campaign calling for the removal of the 5 percent VAT on electricity bills after suspending it following the Rasuwa floods. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nana-says-friends-kept-him-from-a-life-in-the-underworld 2026-10-11T12:36:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1230/nana-patekar_JKciMS4oia.webp Nana Says Friends Kept Him From a Life in the Underworld In an interview published by OnlineKhabar and Ratopati, Nana recalled how friends changed his path and shared a darkly humorous story involving firewood and smoke. https://patrukar.com/en/news/badadasain-begins-across-nepal-with-ghatasthapana-rituals 2026-10-11T12:36:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/ukraine-drone-strike-partially-disrupts-yandex-data-centre-in-russia-trump-says-zelensky-should-be-removed 2026-10-11T12:36:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1231/UKREN-1791687204.jpg Ukraine Drone Strike Partially Disrupts Yandex Data Centre in Russia; Trump Says Zelensky Should Be Removed A Ukrainian drone attack hit Yandex’s data centre in Russia’s Kaluga region on Friday, partially taking it out of operation, as Donald Trump said Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky should be removed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bahulaunchhu-ki-kya-ho-from-rekha-thapa-s-36-ko-aankada-released-on-ghatasthapana 2026-10-11T12:36:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1232/bahulauchhu-ki-kya-ho1-400x220.jpg ‘Bahulaunchhu Ki Kya Ho?’ from Rekha Thapa’s ‘36 Ko Aankada’ Released on Ghatasthapana Rekha Thapa announced the release of ‘Bahulaunchhu Ki Kya Ho?’, a song from the film ‘36 Ko Aankada’, featuring vocals by Anju Panta and Satyaraj Acharya. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ippan-calls-for-scientific-investment-friendly-wheeling-charge-in-nepal 2026-10-11T12:36:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1233/mohan-dangi_YwcGdKbGjI.jpg IPPAN Calls for Scientific, Investment-Friendly Wheeling Charge in Nepal IPPAN Chairman Mohan Kumar Dangi says the current charge for using transmission lines is too high and urges the government to review it. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trishuli-devi-temple-opens-in-jaleshwar-for-sharadiya-navaratri 2026-10-11T12:36:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1234/1791691596_1743324848_jalashwor-20temple-1200x560.jpg Trishuli Devi Temple Opens in Jaleshwar for Sharadiya Navaratri The Trishuli Devi Temple in Jaleshwar, Mahottari, has opened to the public for Sharadiya Navaratri after Ghatasthapana was performed according to scriptural rites. https://patrukar.com/en/news/budhi-gandaki-flood-strands-tourists-on-manaslu-circuit-sweeps-away-bridges 2026-10-11T12:36:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1235/tourist_TmbtFpkpRG.webp Budhi Gandaki Flood Strands Tourists on Manaslu Circuit, Sweeps Away Bridges A morning flood in the Budhi Gandaki River swept away several bridges, cutting off the Manaslu circuit route and leaving trekkers stranded, with riverbank areas in Gorkha and Dhading also damaged. https://patrukar.com/en/news/budhi-gandaki-flood-sweeps-away-arughat-bridge-linking-gorkha-and-dhading 2026-10-11T12:36:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1236/aarughat-pakki-pul-11102026052729-1000x0-1791689824.jpg Budhi Gandaki Flood Sweeps Away Arughat Bridge Linking Gorkha and Dhading The swollen Budhi Gandaki River swept away the Arughat bridge on October 11, 2026, disrupting the connection between Gorkha and Dhading districts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shitalpokhari-chunwang-road-upgradation-begins-after-27-years-in-rukum-west 2026-10-11T12:36:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1238/sadak-staronnati_Rukum_Raju-original.jpg Shitalpokhari–Chunwang Road Upgradation Begins After 27 Years in Rukum West Upgradation and blacktopping have begun on the 18.4-kilometre Shitalpokhari–Jhulkhet–Chunwang road in Rukum West after years of incomplete construction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mantra-thakali-fined-rs-250-000-after-insects-reported-in-food 2026-10-11T12:36:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1237/whatsapp-image-2026-10-10-at-60649-pm_yYeaVIMtp6.webp Mantra Thakali Fined Rs 250,000 After Insects Reported in Food Mantra Thakali, operated by Green Tara Hospitality Pvt Ltd in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, was fined Rs 250,000 after a surprise inspection prompted by a consumer complaint. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shankar-pokharel-says-government-has-moved-in-the-wrong-direction-and-broken-promises 2026-10-11T12:36:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1239/shankar_CXCML4mbL2.webp Shankar Pokharel Says Government Has Moved in the Wrong Direction and Broken Promises CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel accused the government of moving in the wrong direction and failing to deliver on its commitments, according to Nepali media reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/free-eye-camp-in-tanahun-benefits-954-people-103-undergo-surgery 2026-10-11T12:36:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1240/vIOBED6qM4.jpg Free Eye Camp in Tanahun Benefits 954 People, 103 Undergo Surgery A free eye camp in Rishing Rural Municipality, Tanahun, benefited 954 people, while 103 people received free cataract surgery at Kotdarbar Health Post. https://patrukar.com/en/news/journalist-yagya-raj-joshi-launches-book-baisakhi 2026-10-11T12:36:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1241/Photo-1791687252.jpg Journalist Yagya Raj Joshi Launches Book ‘Baisakhi’ Nepali journalist and writer Yagya Raj Joshi has released ‘Baisakhi’, a book telling the stories of ordinary and marginalized people. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-rescue-team-reaches-budhi-gandaki-flood-affected-area 2026-10-11T12:37:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1242/budhi_gandaki_va4x6xgmJd.webp Nepali Army Rescue Team Reaches Budhi Gandaki Flood-Affected Area A Nepali Army rescue team reached the Budhi Gandaki flood-affected area on October 11, 2026, as the site awaited relief and rescue operations. Reports did not provide details on casualties or damage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ramnarayan-mehta-elected-chair-of-nepal-kushwaha-kalyan-samaj-saptari 2026-10-11T12:37:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1243/Messenger_creation_2F567A72-6A6D-45CB-8BF8-78721F766550-original.jpg Ramnarayan Mehta Elected Chair of Nepal Kushwaha Kalyan Samaj Saptari Ramnarayan Mehta was elected chairperson of the Nepal Kushwaha Kalyan Samaj Saptari by a one-vote margin at the organisation’s fifth district convention on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-sweeps-away-budhi-gandaki-hydropower-project-camp-in-gorkha 2026-10-11T12:37:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1244/budigandaki_wKNQuXcAdj.webp Flood Sweeps Away Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project Camp in Gorkha A flood in the Budhi Gandaki River on the morning of October 11, 2026, washed away a camp building at the under-construction 341-megawatt hydropower project in Gorkha, along with bridges and buildings at other project sites. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-udayashamsher-rana-moves-into-second-place 2026-10-11T12:46:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-jomsom-road-reopens-173-china-imported-containers-leave-mustang 2026-10-11T12:58:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1245/1789018951_korala-20naka.jpg Beni–Jomsom Road Reopens, 173 China-Imported Containers Leave Mustang The reopening of the Beni–Jomsom road has allowed 173 containers carrying goods imported from China through the Korala border point to depart Mustang for Pokhara, Kathmandu and other urban areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/budhi-gandaki-flood-prompts-safety-alerts-along-trishuli-and-narayani-rivers 2026-10-11T12:58:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1246/budhagandaki-badhi_nepal-photo-library-4_1Ba7qsXHVP.webp Budhi Gandaki Flood Prompts Safety Alerts Along Trishuli and Narayani Rivers Chitwan authorities used loudspeaker announcements to warn riverside residents, vendors and people at Devghat to take precautions after flooding in the Budhi Gandaki. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-halt-customs-and-disrupt-communications-in-mustang 2026-10-11T13:04:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1247/mustang-original.jpg Floods and Landslides Halt Customs and Disrupt Communications in Mustang Continuous rainfall, flooding, landslides and erosion along the Kali Gandaki River have stopped customs clearance at Mustang’s customs point since Ashoj 8 and disrupted communications and government work in the district. https://patrukar.com/en/news/journalist-yagyaraj-joshi-launches-debut-story-collection-baisakhi-in-kathmandu 2026-10-11T13:16:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/jamara-placed-at-hanuman-dhoka-as-bada-dashain-begins-in-nepal 2026-10-11T13:28:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1248/hanumandhoka-jamara-rakdai-5-1024x576.jpg Jamara Placed at Hanuman Dhoka as Bada Dashain Begins in Nepal Bada Dashain began on Sunday with Ghatasthapana rituals at Hanuman Dhoka’s Dashain Ghar in Kathmandu and at homes across Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tanahu-hydropower-project-holds-disaster-preparedness-drill-at-dam-site 2026-10-11T13:28:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1249/tanahu-original.jpg Tanahu Hydropower Project Holds Disaster Preparedness Drill at Dam Site The Tanahu Hydropower Project conducted a disaster simulation at its main dam construction site to strengthen personnel safety, rescue readiness and emergency response. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-jomsom-route-reopens-as-173-china-imported-cargo-containers-leave-mustang 2026-10-11T13:29:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1250/Korala-2.jpg Beni-Jomsom Route Reopens as 173 China-Imported Cargo Containers Leave Mustang Traffic has resumed on the Beni-Jomsom route in Mustang, allowing 173 containers of goods imported from China through the Korala border point to depart for Pokhara, Kathmandu and other destinations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rohit-paudel-scores-half-century-as-nepal-bat-first-against-canada-in-league-2 2026-10-11T13:31:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1251/rohit-paudel-400x220.webp Rohit Paudel Scores Half-Century as Nepal Bat First Against Canada in League 2 Rohit Paudel reached a half-century for Nepal against Canada in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Al Amerat, with Nepal 92 for three after 28 overs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-army-rescues-36-people-in-budhigandaki-river-flood 2026-10-11T13:46:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1252/6666-1791704105.png Nepali Army Rescues 36 People in Budhigandaki River Flood The Nepali Army rescued 36 people after flooding in the Budhigandaki River on October 11, 2026. Search and rescue efforts are continuing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/residents-protest-google-s-planned-15-billion-ai-data-center-in-andhra-pradesh 2026-10-11T14:28:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1253/india-data-400x220.png Residents Protest Google’s Planned $15 Billion AI Data Center in Andhra Pradesh Residents in Visakhapatnam are protesting Google’s planned $15 billion AI data center, citing concerns about water, electricity, environmental harm and limited job creation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-army-rescues-36-people-stranded-by-budhigandaki-flood-in-gorkha 2026-10-11T14:46:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1254/IMG_5907-1791704773.webp Nepal Army Rescues 36 People Stranded by Budhigandaki Flood in Gorkha The Nepal Army rescued 36 people stranded in several locations along the Budhigandaki River in Gorkha district after flooding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/navaratri-begins-as-devotees-crowd-pathibhara-temple-in-taplejung 2026-10-11T14:46:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1255/1791706135_hu-20ti-2098.jpg Navaratri Begins as Devotees Crowd Pathibhara Temple in Taplejung Devotees gathered at Pathibhara Temple from early morning on the first day of Navaratri, while hotels in the area and at the base were busy with pilgrims. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-infrastructure-bank-s-eighth-agm-approves-cash-dividend 2026-10-11T14:47:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1256/screenshot-2026-10-11-142855_FtcLfWaNyf.png Nepal Infrastructure Bank’s Eighth AGM Approves Cash Dividend Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited held its eighth annual general meeting in Kathmandu on Ashoj 23, where shareholders approved a proposal to distribute cash dividends. https://patrukar.com/en/news/report-records-nearly-5-000-crimes-linked-to-us-military-community-in-japan 2026-10-11T14:47:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1257/Japan-original.jpg Report Records Nearly 5,000 Crimes Linked to US Military Community in Japan Japanese police data cited in media reports record 4,998 criminal cases involving US military members, civilian employees and family members from 1989 through May 2026, with nearly half recorded in Okinawa. https://patrukar.com/en/news/preparations-complete-for-inter-provincial-chief-ministers-conference-in-biratnagar 2026-10-11T14:58:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1258/mukhyamantri-sammelan_movBtB5vV4.webp Preparations Complete for Inter-Provincial Chief Ministers’ Conference in Biratnagar Koshi Province says preparations are complete for the Inter-Provincial Chief Ministers’ Conference-2083, scheduled for Asoj 27 and 28 in Biratnagar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rohit-s-century-powers-nepal-to-236-run-target-against-canada 2026-10-11T15:13:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1259/rohit_zCbtbdVmNC.webp Rohit's Century Powers Nepal to 236-Run Target Against Canada Rohit scored a century as Nepal were bowled out on the final ball of their innings, setting Canada a target of 236 on 11 October 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-chair-lamichhane-directs-members-to-aid-budhigandaki-flood-victims 2026-10-11T15:16:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/pathibhara-temple-sees-surge-in-devotees-as-navaratri-begins 2026-10-11T15:16:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1260/pathibhara-400x220.jpg Pathibhara Temple Sees Surge in Devotees as Navaratri Begins Large numbers of worshippers gathered at Pathibhara Temple in Taplejung from early morning on the first day of Navaratri to offer prayers to Goddess Pathibhara. https://patrukar.com/en/news/budhigandaki-flash-flood-damages-bridges-in-gorkha-as-nepali-congress-dahal-urge-rescue 2026-10-11T15:58:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1261/1000066362.jpg Budhigandaki Flash Flood Damages Bridges in Gorkha as Nepali Congress, Dahal Urge Rescue A black-silt flash flood on the Budhigandaki River caused extensive physical damage, including to permanent bridges, prompting rescue appeals from the Nepali Congress and NCP Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/salman-khan-launches-official-youtube-channel-being-the-salman-khan 2026-10-11T15:58:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1262/1791705553_salaman-20khan.jpg Salman Khan Launches Official YouTube Channel ‘Being the Salman Khan’ Bollywood actor Salman Khan has launched his official YouTube channel, ‘Being the Salman Khan’, with plans for content combining education and entertainment for children. https://patrukar.com/en/news/yandex-data-center-shut-down-after-drone-attack-east-of-moscow 2026-10-11T16:13:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1263/capture11_ZNxehlEXqw.webp Yandex Data Center Shut Down After Drone Attack East of Moscow Yandex said a drone attack damaged its data center east of Moscow, forcing a complete shutdown and disrupting the technology company’s operations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nmb-bank-joins-loop-network-to-offer-digital-credit-and-emi-services 2026-10-11T16:31:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1264/nmbxcitytechxsct_oPngNQ0zeP.png NMB Bank Joins LOOP Network to Offer Digital Credit and EMI Services NMB Bank has signed a tripartite agreement with CityTech Group and Smart Choice Technologies to join the LOOP network as an issuer bank, enabling customers to access purchase credit and instalment facilities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prithvi-highway-set-to-reopen-for-two-way-traffic-from-sunday-evening 2026-10-11T16:34:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1265/Pahiro-3-1786841059.jpg Prithvi Highway Set to Reopen for Two-Way Traffic from Sunday Evening Preparations are under way to restore two-way traffic on the Prithvi Highway from Sunday evening, according to reports. The cause of the closure and details of the reopening plan have not been provided. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bailey-bridge-at-betrawati-restores-road-connectivity-to-rasuwa-after-47-days 2026-10-11T16:46:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1266/Betrawati-bellybridge-1024x500-1.jpg Bailey Bridge at Betrawati Restores Road Connectivity to Rasuwa After 47 Days The Nepal Army has installed a Bailey bridge at Betrawati, reopening traffic between Nuwakot and Rasuwa after floods severed the road link for 47 days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traffic-resumes-on-rebuilt-bp-highway-section-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-11T17:16:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1267/BP-HIghway_gadi-1024x643.jpg Traffic Resumes on Rebuilt BP Highway Section Ahead of Dashain Traffic has resumed on a rebuilt section of the BP Highway toward Kavrepalanchok, while the Division Road Office Bhaktapur prepares additional measures to ease Dashain travel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-men-arrested-over-assault-on-principal-at-kapan-school 2026-10-11T17:28:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1268/1791717261_sf.png Two Men Arrested Over Assault on Principal at Kapan School Police arrested two men after an alleged assault on the principal of Bal Uddhar Secondary School in Kapan, Kathmandu. Reports also say a female teacher was mistreated during the incident. https://patrukar.com/en/news/labour-minister-ramji-yadav-opens-everest-multi-skill-training-centre-in-bhaktapur 2026-10-11T17:40:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1269/ramji-yadav_xKj3Z7NelC.webp Labour Minister Ramji Yadav Opens Everest Multi Skill Training Centre in Bhaktapur Youth, Labour and Employment Minister Ramji Yadav inaugurated a Rs 90 million technical training centre in Dadhikot, Bhaktapur, calling for market-relevant skills and employment opportunities for young people. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-presents-rs-37-70-billion-budget-87-days-into-fiscal-year 2026-10-11T17:47:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1270/1791715046_sudur.jpg Sudurpashchim Presents Rs 37.70 Billion Budget 87 Days Into Fiscal Year Sudurpashchim Province tabled its Rs 37.70 billion budget for fiscal year 2083/84 on the 87th day of the year, after a change of government and political turmoil delayed its passage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-presents-rs-37-70-billion-budget-for-fiscal-year-2083-84 2026-10-11T17:58:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1271/1623065248_sudurpaschim1-1200x560_20230210153013.jpg Sudurpashchim Presents Rs 37.70 Billion Budget for Fiscal Year 2083/84 Sudurpashchim Economic Affairs Minister Chakra Bahadur Malla presented a Rs 37.703967 billion budget for fiscal year 2083/84, prioritizing agriculture and tourism after months of political uncertainty. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rasuwa-teacher-anuja-adhikari-acharya-wins-meena-didi-award-2083 2026-10-11T17:59:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1272/Mina-di-original.jpg Rasuwa Teacher Anuja Adhikari Acharya Wins Meena Didi Award 2083 Teacher Anuja Adhikari Acharya of Rasuwa has been selected for the Meena Didi Award–2083, carrying a cash prize of Rs 51,000, for protecting students during the Bhotekoshi flood. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stakeholders-debate-private-school-investment-protection-in-education-bill 2026-10-11T18:28:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1273/1788590247_1783238393_education-20sikxya-1200x560-20-1-.jpg Stakeholders Debate Private School Investment Protection in Education Bill Stakeholders at a PABSON-organised debate in Lalitpur called for the education bill to address private school investment, policy participation and educational quality. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-over-assault-on-school-principal-in-kathmandu-s-kapan 2026-10-11T18:28:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1274/Headsir-kutpit.jpg Two Arrested over Assault on School Principal in Kathmandu’s Kapan Police arrested Nishal Dahal and Dhruva Prasad Ghimire over allegations of assaulting the principal and misbehaving with a female teacher at Bal Uddhar Secondary School in Kapan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/adb-approves-30-575-million-for-upgrades-to-key-nepal-highways 2026-10-11T18:31:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1275/images-5-150x150.jpeg ADB Approves $30.575 Million for Upgrades to Key Nepal Highways The Asian Development Bank has approved assistance for upgrades to sections of the East-West and Prithvi highways, including four-lane expansion, road-safety measures and wildlife-friendly crossings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-sbi-merchant-banking-holds-financial-literacy-program-for-women 2026-10-11T18:32:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1276/screenshot-2026-10-11-134032_IjAniRH5B2.png Nepal SBI Merchant Banking Holds Financial Literacy Program for Women Nepal SBI Merchant Banking Limited completed a financial literacy and capital market awareness program for female adult students at Chetana Mahila Secondary School in Gongabu, Kathmandu, during World Investor Week 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kenya-based-nepali-honorary-consul-raises-diaspora-concerns-with-speaker-aryal 2026-10-11T18:32:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1277/1791704974_dolp.jpg Kenya-Based Nepali Honorary Consul Raises Diaspora Concerns with Speaker Aryal Dr. Jimmy Askar, Nepal’s honorary consul in Nairobi, met House Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal at Singha Durbar and urged diplomatic action on legal, administrative and consular challenges facing Nepalis in Kenya and other African countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-deputy-parliamentary-leader-ganesh-parajuli-visits-nepali-embassy-in-beijing 2026-10-11T18:32:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1278/ganesh2_GJ3GbAvKRP.webp RSP Deputy Parliamentary Leader Ganesh Parajuli Visits Nepali Embassy in Beijing A team led by RSP deputy parliamentary leader Ganesh Parajuli visited the Nepali Embassy in Beijing during his trip to China for a programme organised by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gurung-meets-industrialists-ahead-of-bimstec-talks-on-nepal-india-trade-and-borders 2026-10-11T18:32:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1279/sudhan_Z5KF74PlaT.webp Gurung Meets Industrialists Ahead of BIMSTEC Talks on Nepal-India Trade and Borders Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met nearly two dozen industrialists and businesspeople in Kathmandu before traveling to New Delhi for the BIMSTEC home ministers’ meeting, where Nepal-India trade and border management issues are expected to be raised. https://patrukar.com/en/news/anil-kapoor-recreates-his-mr-india-look-after-39-years 2026-10-11T18:32:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1280/anil-kapoor_gUIz5VbM8N.webp Anil Kapoor Recreates His Mr. India Look After 39 Years Anil Kapoor wore his Mr. India costume again while filming an upcoming episode of India's Top 1% in Mumbai. Reports say the clothes still fit him. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-province-presents-budget-of-rs-37-70-billion 2026-10-11T18:32:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1281/photo_37d2ee2c_W7vjDareH9.webp Sudurpashchim Province Presents Budget of Rs 37.70 Billion Sudurpashchim Province’s Economic Affairs Minister Malla presented a budget of Rs 37.704 billion in the provincial assembly on October 11, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vespa-to-unveil-new-150cc-scooter-in-nepal-on-october-12 2026-10-11T18:32:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1282/line-up-copy.jpg--2-_gkIhONmceP.jpg Vespa to Unveil New 150cc Scooter in Nepal on October 12 Delta Autocorp, the official distributor of Vespa scooters in Nepal, will unveil a new 150cc model at its Tripureshwor showroom in Kathmandu on October 12, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/alert-issued-along-trishuli-and-narayani-river-banks-after-budhigandaki-flood 2026-10-11T18:33:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1283/IMG_5899-1791700697.webp Alert Issued Along Trishuli and Narayani River Banks After Budhigandaki Flood The local administration has urged people living and working along the Trishuli and Narayani rivers to remain alert and move to safer areas following a flash flood in the Budhigandaki River. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-says-oil-tanker-exploded-after-hitting-sea-tunnel-in-strait-of-hormuz 2026-10-11T18:33:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1284/742737132_1731690334628875_2316365665286068774_n-1024x469.jpg Iran Says Oil Tanker Exploded After Hitting Sea Tunnel in Strait of Hormuz Iran’s IRGC navy claims an oil tanker carrying crude oil exploded after striking a sea tunnel while attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz by an unauthorized route. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cockroach-janata-party-leaders-criticise-modi-after-release-from-custody 2026-10-11T18:34:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1285/858fd87a-e60e-4ac3-92c8-072c99461f76.jpg.webp Cockroach Janata Party Leaders Criticise Modi After Release from Custody Cockroach Janata Party leaders held a press conference in New Delhi after their release from custody, while founder Abhijit Dipke criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-requires-at-least-one-delegate-under-40-from-each-district-for-central-convention 2026-10-11T18:34:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1286/rajendra-lingden-11-1024x512.jpg RPP Requires at Least One Delegate Under 40 from Each District for Central Convention Rastriya Prajatantra Party has instructed all 77 district committees to include at least one delegate under 40 in selections for its upcoming central convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/supreme-court-declines-interim-order-in-sudurpaschim-budget-dispute 2026-10-11T18:34:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1287/51449.jpg Supreme Court Declines Interim Order in Sudurpaschim Budget Dispute The Supreme Court has declined to issue an interim order in a petition challenging plans to revise the budget already presented in the Sudurpaschim Province Assembly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhruv-rathee-alleges-abduction-after-release-from-custody 2026-10-11T18:34:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1288/New-Project-2026-10-11T134702.423-1024x576.jpg Dhruv Rathee Alleges Abduction After Release From Custody Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee said after his release on Sunday that he had been taken from his home without a formal arrest and accused the Modi government of abducting him. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-youth-table-tennis-training-camp-begins-in-kathmandu 2026-10-11T18:34:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1289/841486595_1077914771533565_5457386404345360953_n_54sg7IDuo1.webp National Youth Table Tennis Training Camp Begins in Kathmandu A national youth table tennis training camp has begun at the National Table Tennis Training Centre in Lainchaur, Kathmandu, with 55 players taking part. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-revolutionary-students-union-condemns-crackdown-on-student-movement-in-india 2026-10-11T18:34:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1290/india-1024x500-1-150x150.jpg Nepali Revolutionary Students Union Condemns Crackdown on Student Movement in India The All Nepal National Independent Students Union (Revolutionary) has called on India to disclose the condition of detained protesters, release those held without legal basis and provide proper care to injured students. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cause-of-devastating-muddy-flood-in-budhi-gandaki-remains-unclear 2026-10-11T18:34:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1291/budhigandaki-badh-1791682607.jpg Cause of Devastating Muddy Flood in Budhi Gandaki Remains Unclear A devastating muddy flood hit the Budhi Gandaki area despite no rainfall being recorded in the region over the previous 24 hours. Survivors and officials have not confirmed its cause. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-airports-ban-kites-drones-balloons-and-laser-lights-2 2026-10-11T18:35:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1292/pokhara-airport-2-1024x576-1.jpg Pokhara Airports Ban Kites, Drones, Balloons and Laser Lights Pokhara International Airport has prohibited kites, drones, balloons and laser lights in the air traffic zones and surrounding areas of both Pokhara airports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australian-pm-anthony-albanese-sends-dashain-greetings-to-nepali-community 2026-10-11T18:35:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1293/austrelia-1024x576.jpg Australian PM Anthony Albanese Sends Dashain Greetings to Nepali Community Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wished the Nepali community in Australia a joyful Dashain and expressed solidarity with people affected by floods in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/man-arrested-with-55-kg-of-marijuana-in-bara 2026-10-11T18:35:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1294/gaja_bara-1024x599-1.jpg Man Arrested with 55 kg of Marijuana in Bara Police arrested a 45-year-old man and seized 55 kg of marijuana during a patrol check in Pachrauta Municipality-6, Bara, last night. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jamara-placed-at-hanuman-dhoka-dashain-ghar-to-mark-bada-dashain 2026-10-11T18:35:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1295/Dashain_Ghar4-1791701836.png Jamara Placed at Hanuman Dhoka Dashain Ghar to Mark Bada Dashain Jamara was placed at the Dashain Ghar in Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu, on October 11, 2026, marking the beginning of the Bada Dashain festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhruv-rathee-and-cockroach-party-leaders-reportedly-released 2026-10-11T18:35:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-criticises-government-over-failure-to-form-disaster-response-committee 2026-10-11T18:35:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1296/photo-1_4aada36d_GmzZ5yYtFm.webp Oli Criticises Government Over Failure to Form Disaster Response Committee KP Sharma Oli criticised the government over disaster management, saying it had failed to form an all-party committee intended to address disaster response. https://patrukar.com/en/news/health-ministry-activates-emergency-support-for-budhigandaki-flood-victims 2026-10-11T18:35:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1297/budigandaki-flood-1791687325.jpg Health Ministry Activates Emergency Support for Budhigandaki Flood Victims Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population has activated an emergency health assistance mechanism for Budhigandaki flood victims and urged those needing support to call toll-free number 1115. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madan-puraskar-and-jagadamba-shree-awards-presented 2026-10-11T18:35:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1298/Madan-Puraskar-1791719587.jpg Madan Puraskar and Jagadamba Shree Awards Presented Reports published on October 11, 2026, said the Madan Puraskar and Jagadamba Shree awards had been presented, but did not identify the recipients or venue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-urges-budhi-gandaki-riverside-residents-to-move-to-safety 2026-10-11T18:35:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1299/badi_gkzoy8hen8_S1M4qcrf4q.webp Home Minister Urges Budhi Gandaki Riverside Residents to Move to Safety The Home Minister has urged residents along the Budhi Gandaki corridor to move to safer locations as helicopters are deployed for rescue and relief operations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/madan-puraskar-goes-to-veena-joshi-kiran-kharel-receives-jagadamba-shree 2026-10-11T19:45:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1300/bina-joshi_gHOhAQLKwA.webp Madan Puraskar Goes to Veena Joshi; Kiran Kharel Receives Jagadamba-Shree Veena Joshi was awarded the 2082 BS Madan Puraskar for her book on the Newar community’s traditional Mukundonach dance, while lyricist Kiran Kharel received the Jagadamba-Shree Samman. https://patrukar.com/en/news/talbarahi-temple-in-pokhara-reopens-for-worship-after-three-years 2026-10-11T20:15:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1301/1791725624_talbarahi-20mandir.jpg Talbarahi Temple in Pokhara Reopens for Worship After Three Years The historic Talbarahi Bhagwati Temple in Phewa Lake reopened on Ghatasthapana after reconstruction, with a Kshama Puja marking the restoration of the idol’s power to the old stone. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-and-oman-reaffirm-commitment-to-regional-peace-and-stability 2026-10-11T20:16:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1302/iran-flag_TkC5X0MaQr.webp Iran and Oman Reaffirm Commitment to Regional Peace and Stability Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tarik reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in West Asia during a telephone conversation on Sunday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prime-minister-relief-fund-deposits-reach-rs-17-54-billion 2026-10-11T20:16:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1303/1787732430_Balen-20-1-.jpg Prime Minister Relief Fund Deposits Reach Rs 17.54 Billion The Prime Minister Relief Fund held deposits totalling Rs 17.544 billion across its various accounts as of October 11, 2026, according to reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/extreme-music-series-launches-first-season-featuring-nine-artists 2026-10-11T20:16:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1304/xtreme-sangit-photo-_sNUNHixxqb.webp Extreme Music Series Launches First Season Featuring Nine Artists The Extreme Music Series has launched with nine artists featured in its first season, according to a report published on October 11, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-election-committee-says-reports-of-missing-madhesh-ballot-boxes-are-misleading 2026-10-11T20:16:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1305/matpetika--28-_3ByQTNkEId.jpg Nepali Congress Election Committee Says Reports of Missing Madhesh Ballot Boxes Are Misleading The Nepali Congress election committee has rejected reports that ballot boxes went missing in Madhesh Province during the party’s 15th general convention, saying the boxes were identified by numbers, not province names. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-allocates-rs-10-million-to-repair-dodhara-chandani-suspension-bridge 2026-10-11T20:16:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1306/sudur-sarkar_7OMLNFRawM.jpg Sudurpashchim Allocates Rs 10 Million to Repair Dodhara Chandani Suspension Bridge The Sudurpashchim Province government has set aside Rs 10 million in its current fiscal-year budget to repair the suspension bridge over the Mahakali River connecting Dodhara Chandani and Bhimdatta municipalities in Kanchanpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ichchhakamana-basic-hospital-opens-new-15-bed-building-in-chitwan 2026-10-11T20:16:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1307/ikshkamana_WweYei0Czm.webp Ichchhakamana Basic Hospital Opens New 15-Bed Building in Chitwan Ichchhakamana Basic Hospital in Kurintar has begun services from a newly built 15-bed facility constructed at a cost of Rs 145 million. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vote-counting-begins-for-co-general-secretaries-and-women-central-members 2026-10-11T20:16:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1308/ccc_P5stZWUJml.webp Vote Counting Begins for Co-General Secretaries and Women Central Members Vote counting has begun for co-general secretary posts and women central member seats, including the open category, according to Nepali news reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-vote-counting-underway-as-partial-tallies-emerge 2026-10-11T20:16:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1309/nc-mahamantri-2_rvhz_IQCJ30Fj12.webp Nepali Congress Convention Vote Counting Underway as Partial Tallies Emerge Vote counting at the Nepali Congress convention is continuing, with separate reports showing partial tallies at different stages. No final results have been declared. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-says-generational-transition-should-be-gradual-not-forced 2026-10-11T20:16:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1310/KP-Oli-1791721045.jpg Oli Says Generational Transition Should Be Gradual, Not Forced CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli says leadership transition in the party and state should follow established processes and merit, with young leaders prepared through training and responsibility rather than pressure for an immediate handover. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-over-assault-on-baluddhar-secondary-school-principal-in-kathmandu 2026-10-11T20:17:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1311/Arrested-____.jpg Two Arrested Over Assault on Baluddhar Secondary School Principal in Kathmandu Police have arrested two local youths after Baluddhar Secondary School principal Vinod Pandit was beaten in the school courtyard during a dispute related to student enrollment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-arrested-over-rs-8-47-million-gold-theft-in-bhaktapur 2026-10-11T21:45:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1312/845091211_1806115757380092_3497661102188468776_n_gxehRoKYYL.webp Five Arrested Over Rs 8.47 Million Gold Theft in Bhaktapur Five people have been arrested on suspicion of stealing gold jewellery, a laptop and cash worth Rs 8,476,700 from a house in Lokanthali, Bhaktapur, on Asoj 18. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cm-kiran-thapa-magar-pledges-to-make-bagmati-a-model-province-for-yoga-and-health 2026-10-11T22:15:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1313/1791734056_Untitled-1.jpg CM Kiran Thapa Magar Pledges to Make Bagmati a Model Province for Yoga and Health Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar says the province will establish a yoga council and develop Bhaktapur as a centre for yoga, education and health. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-imposes-emergency-law-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-amid-imran-khan-protests 2026-10-12T00:33:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1314/imran-khan_QJC6Mbt5V5.png Pakistan Imposes Emergency Law in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amid Imran Khan Protests Pakistan’s President’s office said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be placed under emergency law after thousands of Imran Khan supporters protested for his release and amid criticism of harsh economic conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-urges-budhi-gandaki-riverside-residents-to-move-to-safety 2026-10-12T00:34:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1315/PM-Balendra-Sha-original.jpg PM Bālendra Shāh Urges Budhi Gandaki Riverside Residents to Move to Safety Prime Minister Bālendra Shāh has urged people living along the Budhi Gandaki River to stay in safe places and avoid risky bridges and roads after a mud-laden flood hit the river. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rape-convict-who-fled-during-gen-z-protests-arrested-in-rupandehi 2026-10-12T00:34:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1316/capture77_LL6cFx6g73.webp Rape Convict Who Fled During Gen Z Protests Arrested in Rupandehi Police have arrested Bishnu Chaudhary Tharu, who was sentenced to 18 years in prison in a rape case and fled during the Gen Z protests, in Rupandehi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ramhari-khatiwada-leads-nepali-congress-general-secretary-vote-count 2026-10-12T00:34:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1317/nc-mat-400x220.jpg Ramhari Khatiwada Leads Nepali Congress General Secretary Vote Count Ramhari Khatiwada is leading the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention count for the open general secretary post, with counting ongoing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-relief-funds-receive-rs-17-54-billion-so-far 2026-10-12T00:34:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/charange-youth-club-wins-38th-jharana-running-shield-football-title 2026-10-12T00:34:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1318/835747785_2217637942129780_3199565391930364375_n-150x150.jpg Charange Youth Club Wins 38th Jharana Running Shield Football Title Charange Youth Club Devdaha defeated Gorkha Boys Club Butwal 3-1 in the final at Tilottama-Kunjalapur, Rupandehi, to claim the 38th Jharana Running Shield. https://patrukar.com/en/news/panchkhal-and-khanikhola-municipalities-donate-rs-6-3-million-to-bhotekoshi-flood-relief-fund 2026-10-12T00:34:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1319/rasuwa-badhi_27y4wVkjOC.webp Panchkhal and Khanikhola Municipalities Donate Rs 6.3 Million to Bhotekoshi Flood Relief Fund Panchkhal Municipality and Khanikhola Rural Municipality in Kavrepalanchok have deposited a combined Rs 6,300,666 into the Prime Minister's Relief Fund for Bhotekoshi flood victims. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-night-bus-drivers-arrested-in-kathmandu-for-drunk-driving 2026-10-12T00:34:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1320/ARREST-original.jpg Two Night-Bus Drivers Arrested in Kathmandu for Drunk Driving Traffic police arrested two night-bus drivers during an alcohol-check operation at Kathmandu’s New Bus Park. In a separate case, five drivers were actioned in Makwanpur for driving under the influence of drugs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parsa-police-urge-festival-time-vigilance-against-theft-and-looting 2026-10-12T00:34:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1321/parsa_police_JSWHTgwCyO.jpg Parsa Police Urge Festival-Time Vigilance Against Theft and Looting The District Police Office, Parsa, has asked residents to protect their property and valuables and stay alert to theft, dacoity and looting during the festival season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-vote-counting-expected-to-take-5-7-more-days 2026-10-12T00:34:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1322/photo-6_67cf1092_ZXKP2VuFMS.webp Nepali Congress Vote Counting Expected to Take 5-7 More Days Reports from Nepal Samaya and Nepal Views estimate that the Nepali Congress vote count will take another five to seven days, with preparations underway to speed up the process. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rajendra-bam-and-narendra-jaisi-win-sudurpaschim-badminton-title-in-jhalari 2026-10-12T00:35:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1323/Screenshot-2026-10-11-181932-400x220.jpg Rajendra Bam and Narendra Jaisi Win Sudurpaschim Badminton Title in Jhalari Dhangadhi's Rajendra Bam and Narendra Jaisi defeated Jhalari's Bibek Air and Parmananda Joshi in straight sets to win the Sudurpaschim Province-level open badminton tournament. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-russia-and-ukraine-agree-to-energy-truce-but-neither-confirms 2026-10-12T00:57:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1324/trump_wnQdMlHwQi.webp Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Energy Truce, but Neither Confirms Donald Trump said an immediate energy truce would stop Russian and Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure, while neither side had confirmed an agreement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/second-day-of-navaratri-brahmacharini-devi-worshiped-across-nepal 2026-10-12T06:28:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1325/capture_8RdKNbrGAL.png Second Day of Navaratri: Brahmacharini Devi Worshiped Across Nepal Devotees across Nepal are worshiping Brahmacharini Devi on the second day of Shardiya Navaratri, following Ghatasthapana and the planting of barley jamara. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manchester-city-beat-liverpool-3-0-at-anfield-to-restore-three-point-lead 2026-10-12T06:44:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1326/man-city_b0DSamyWNt.webp Manchester City Beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield to Restore Three-Point Lead Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in their first match after a Premier League financial rules verdict, restoring their three-point lead at the top of the table. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ramhari-khatiwada-leads-vote-count-for-open-joint-general-secretary 2026-10-12T07:11:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/marigold-farming-expands-to-45-ropani-in-tanahun-s-aanbukhaireni 2026-10-12T07:28:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1327/DPOrb48KTN.jpg Marigold Farming Expands to 45 Ropani in Tanahun’s Aanbukhaireni Commercial marigold farming has expanded to 45 ropani in Aandhimul Yanchok, Aanbukhaireni, three years after it began, creating an entrepreneurship opportunity for 45 local women. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sudurpashchim-province-allocates-rs-255-million-for-seti-provincial-hospital 2026-10-12T07:34:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1328/seti-hospital_xs6qRoGPa3.webp Sudurpashchim Province Allocates Rs 255 Million for Seti Provincial Hospital The Sudurpashchim Province government has allocated Rs 25 crore 50 lakh to improve services and infrastructure at Seti Provincial Hospital in Dhangadhi, the province’s only referral hospital. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-hearing-committee-to-hear-four-ambassador-nominees-today 2026-10-12T07:45:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1329/samsad-sachibalaya.jpg Parliamentary Hearing Committee to Hear Four Ambassador Nominees Today The Parliamentary Hearing Committee is meeting today to conduct hearings for four individuals proposed as ambassadors to four countries. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslide-at-bhasbhase-blocks-baglung-beni-road-in-myagdi 2026-10-12T07:46:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1330/beni-bhasbhase-sadak-400x220.jpg Landslide at Bhasbhase Blocks Baglung–Beni Road in Myagdi A landslide and road damage at Bhasbhase in Beni Municipality-2 have blocked the alternative Baglung–Beni route linking Myagdi and Mustang to the national highway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kavre-gives-illegal-crushers-and-mines-until-mangsir-7-to-meet-standards 2026-10-12T07:56:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1331/crusher_Pi0zD8Mibv.jpg Kavre Gives Illegal Crushers and Mines Until Mangsir 7 to Meet Standards Stone, gravel, sand and mining industries in Kavrepalanchok have been given until Mangsir 7 to comply with required standards, with renewed inspections and possible legal action to follow. https://patrukar.com/en/news/extreme-energy-drink-launches-extreme-music-series-in-kathmandu 2026-10-12T08:02:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1332/xt_fawKRtGVQp.webp Extreme Energy Drink Launches Extreme Music Series in Kathmandu Extreme Energy Drink has launched the Extreme Music Series, a nine-artist project intended to promote creativity and originality in Nepali music. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chandra-bhandari-elected-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-12T08:14:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-convention-women-central-member-vote-counting-underway 2026-10-12T08:26:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1333/congress-mat-gadana_wwsL0wmA9E.webp Nepali Congress 15th Convention: Women Central Member Vote Counting Underway Vote counting continues in the open category for women central members at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention. Vasana Thapa is leading with 1,261 votes after 1,700 votes were counted. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indigo-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-hyderabad-after-power-bank-catches-fire 2026-10-12T08:26:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-committee-to-begin-hearings-for-four-proposed-ambassadors 2026-10-12T08:56:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1334/4-rajdut_JEpHi5w1h1.webp Parliamentary Committee to Begin Hearings for Four Proposed Ambassadors The Parliamentary Hearing Committee is scheduled to begin hearings for proposed ambassadors to India, China, the United States and the United Kingdom at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bajhang-herder-leaves-home-for-city-trade-during-dashain-and-tihar 2026-10-12T08:56:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1335/_DSC0671-original.jpg Bajhang Herder Leaves Home for City Trade During Dashain and Tihar Ghuran Bahadur Bohara of Saipal Rural Municipality takes his sheep and goats to Pokhara and Kathmandu for trade during Dashain and Tihar, spending the festivals away from his family. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-s-13-nominated-central-members-to-take-oath-today 2026-10-12T08:57:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1336/1765503677_emale-20office-20new.jpg CPN-UML’s 13 Nominated Central Members to Take Oath Today CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to administer the oath to 13 nominated central committee members at the party’s central office in Chyasal, Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dila-sangraula-elected-nepali-congress-general-secretary-first-woman-to-hold-post 2026-10-12T08:57:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1337/dila-sangarula_286kBRXSbx.jpg Dila Sangraula Elected Nepali Congress General Secretary, First Woman to Hold Post Dila Sangraula has been elected central general secretary (women) of the Nepali Congress, becoming the first woman in the party’s history to hold the general secretary post. She says she will work to build a Congress that meets the expectations of the younger generation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-arrivals-rebound-on-annapurna-circuit-after-weather-disruptions 2026-10-12T09:14:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1338/annapurna-base-camp-4-400x220.jpg Tourist Arrivals Rebound on Annapurna Circuit After Weather Disruptions Tourist arrivals on Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit have begun to recover after rain, floods, landslides and snowfall disrupted roads and trails, with 1,447 visitors recorded at Dharapani between Asoj 18 and 25. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chelsea-and-arsenal-win-as-liverpool-prepare-to-face-manchester-city 2026-10-12T09:32:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1339/1790392918_Man-20City.jpg Chelsea and Arsenal Win as Liverpool Prepare to Face Manchester City Chelsea, Arsenal, Ipswich Town and Brighton recorded wins as the sixth round of the 2026/27 Premier League season began. Manchester United and Tottenham drew, while Liverpool are set to meet Manchester City. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gururaj-ghimire-says-defeat-in-nc-general-secretary-race-is-not-the-end 2026-10-12T09:44:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1340/guru-ghimire_ahU2PMDWGi.jpg Gururaj Ghimire Says Defeat in NC General Secretary Race Is Not the End Gururaj Ghimire thanked the delegates who gave him 1,513 votes at the 15th Nepali Congress General Convention and pledged to continue working for party transformation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jeep-safari-resumes-in-chitwan-national-park-after-monsoon-closure 2026-10-12T09:44:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1341/Chitwan-National-Park-original.jpg Jeep Safari Resumes in Chitwan National Park After Monsoon Closure Jeep safari inside Chitwan National Park resumed on Ashoj 23 after monsoon-damaged roads were repaired, fallen trees cleared and undergrowth cut back. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-nominates-13-new-members-to-central-committee-2 2026-10-12T10:02:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1342/uml_nJndEhWX9l.webp CPN-UML Nominates 13 New Members to Central Committee Nepali media reported on October 10, 2026, that the CPN-UML had nominated 13 new members to its Central Committee. The party has not provided further details about their roles or the selection process. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-imposes-emergency-and-governor-s-rule-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa 2026-10-12T10:42:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1343/khaybar-pakhtunkhwa-400x220.webp Pakistan Imposes Emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Asif Ali Zardari has approved emergency measures and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recommendation, suspending the PTI-led provincial government amid security concerns. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traditional-dashain-swings-disappearing-from-nepali-villages 2026-10-12T10:43:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1344/1758883074_PING.jpg Traditional Dashain Swings Disappearing From Nepali Villages As Ghatasthapana marks the start of Bada Dashain, villagers say the disappearance of linge ping swings has taken some of the joy out of the festival. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-cigarette-factory-completes-dda-invites-claims-within-21-days 2026-10-12T10:43:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1345/janakpur_churot_karkhana--1-_s04HYgkf5r.jpg Janakpur Cigarette Factory Completes DDA, Invites Claims Within 21 Days The government-owned Janakpur Cigarette Factory has completed its asset and liability valuation and asked stakeholders to submit claims relating to transactions, dues and other liabilities within 21 days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-vijaychandra-acharya-reappointed-executive-director-of-bp-koirala-cancer-hospital 2026-10-12T11:12:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1346/dr-bijaya-acharya-1791599629_LEGoRBUsOo.webp Dr Vijaychandra Acharya Reappointed Executive Director of BP Koirala Cancer Hospital BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan has reappointed Dr Vijaychandra Acharya as its executive director. He previously served in the role for three years from 24 Baisakh 2074 BS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/devotees-throng-shakti-peeths-and-devi-temples-on-second-day-of-navaratri 2026-10-12T11:30:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1347/maitidevi-temple_ZVLzdNHJ0D.webp Devotees Throng Shakti Peeths and Devi Temples on Second Day of Navaratri Worshippers gathered at temples across Nepal, including Kathmandu’s Maitidevi Temple, as the second day of Bada Dashain was dedicated to Brahmacharini Devi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shuklaphanta-national-park-opens-jungle-safari-ahead-of-dashain-tihar 2026-10-12T11:42:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1348/suklafata_7DhIiAHMcT.jpg Shuklaphanta National Park Opens Jungle Safari Ahead of Dashain-Tihar The main jungle safari route at Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur has opened for visitors ahead of the Dashain-Tihar festival season, while monsoon conditions have kept other routes closed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/blacktopping-of-mid-hill-highway-s-origin-section-in-panchthar-remains-uncertain 2026-10-12T12:00:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1349/1791782015_mid-hill1-1200x560-wm.jpg Blacktopping of Mid-Hill Highway’s Origin Section in Panchthar Remains Uncertain Blacktopping on the Pushpalal Mid-Hill Highway’s origin section in Panchthar remains uncertain six years after the contract was awarded, with the work stalled amid reported negligence by the construction company. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bus-overturns-on-east-west-highway-in-nawalparasi-seven-injured 2026-10-12T12:01:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1350/1791781385_bus.jpg Bus Overturns on East-West Highway in Nawalparasi, Seven Injured Seven people, including the driver and co-driver, were injured when a Kathmandu-to-Dhangadhi bus overturned near Yas Mode in Bardaghat, Nawalparasi West, on 12 October. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tourist-arrivals-rebound-on-annapurna-circuit-as-trails-reopen 2026-10-12T12:01:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1351/annapurna-circuit-640x360.jpg Tourist Arrivals Rebound on Annapurna Circuit as Trails Reopen Visitor numbers on the Annapurna Circuit are recovering after floods, landslides and snowfall disrupted travel. The route to Thorong La Pass has reopened, with 150 to 200 tourists arriving daily at the Dharapani check centre. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fifteen-dairy-farmers-in-tanahun-s-bandipur-honoured-for-milk-sales 2026-10-12T12:01:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1352/1781176178_milk-2028.jpg Fifteen Dairy Farmers in Tanahun’s Bandipur Honoured for Milk Sales The Yamphaphat Milk Producers Cooperative has recognised 15 farmers in Bandipur Rural Municipality-5 for milk sold through the cooperative during the last fiscal year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-urges-graduating-police-inspectors-to-uphold-ethics-and-integrity 2026-10-12T12:12:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1353/1791783702_balen.jpg PM Balendra Shah Urges Graduating Police Inspectors to Uphold Ethics and Integrity Prime Minister Balendra Shah told graduates of the 184th Basic Police Inspector Training to put their training into practice and never compromise on morality, dedication and honesty. https://patrukar.com/en/news/navaratri-second-day-goddess-brahmacharini-worshipped-across-nepal 2026-10-12T12:13:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1354/Ghatasthapana-640x360.jpg Navaratri Second Day: Goddess Brahmacharini Worshipped Across Nepal Devotees across Nepal worshipped Goddess Brahmacharini on the second day of Sharadiya Navaratri, following Ghatasthapana and the worship of Goddess Shailputri on Sunday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/siddhartha-bank-and-spg-automobiles-offer-npl-season-3-discounts 2026-10-12T12:18:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1355/omoda_8rSf2AXhGO.webp Siddhartha Bank and SPG Automobiles Offer NPL Season 3 Discounts Siddhartha Bank and SPG Automobiles have partnered for Nepal Premier League Season 3, offering service-charge discounts for Omoda and Jaecoo customers and purchase discounts to eligible bank-financed buyers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-committee-seeks-verification-of-complaints-against-ambassador-nominee-giri-bahadur-sunar 2026-10-12T12:30:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/annapurna-rural-municipality-disaster-fund-raises-rs-10-48-million 2026-10-12T12:31:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1356/1791781016_1723450547_annpurn-1200x560.jpg Annapurna Rural Municipality Disaster Fund Raises Rs 10.48 Million Annapurna Rural Municipality in Kaski has collected Rs 10,485,498 for its disaster management fund, with more than Rs 6.6 million spent on reconstruction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/global-multidimensional-poverty-index-rises-for-first-time-since-2010 2026-10-12T12:31:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1357/garibi_wjndqcqtNb.png Global Multidimensional Poverty Index Rises for First Time Since 2010 A UNDP report says the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index has risen for the first time since its launch in 2010, with 1.2 billion people now living in acute poverty worldwide. https://patrukar.com/en/news/govinda-bhattarai-vows-to-earn-more-trust-after-nc-vice-chair-defeat 2026-10-12T12:31:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1358/govinda_bhattarai_3_6n4qzjyixi_yqqt3hu187_VqvLrlgoZH.webp Govinda Bhattarai Vows to Earn More Trust After NC Vice-Chair Defeat Nepali Congress leader Govinda Bhattarai says he will spend the rest of his political career winning the trust of more people after losing the open vice-chairmanship race at the party’s 15th general convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-says-integrity-is-essential-for-police-inspectors 2026-10-12T12:31:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1359/Balen-Shah-1024x683-1.jpg PM Balendra Shah Says Integrity Is Essential for Police Inspectors Prime Minister Balendra Shah told graduates of the 184th Police Inspector Basic Training batch that ethics, integrity and honesty are essential for professional success. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-mp-sagar-dhakal-congratulates-chandra-bhandari-on-nepali-congress-vice-president-election 2026-10-12T12:31:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-vote-counting-underway-as-latest-tallies-emerge 2026-10-12T12:31:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1360/nc-mahamantri-2_rvhz_IQCJ30Fj12.webp Nepali Congress Convention Vote Counting Underway as Latest Tallies Emerge Vote counting is underway following the Nepali Congress general convention, with updated results drawing attention amid the party’s internal political contest. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-sunil-sharma-vows-to-continue-party-transformation-drive-after-general-secretary-defeat 2026-10-12T12:31:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1361/sunil_70xDclopIQ.webp Dr Sunil Sharma Vows to Continue Party Transformation Drive After General Secretary Defeat Dr Sunil Sharma says he will continue working for his party and the people after losing the election for general secretary. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khatiwada-and-shivakoti-lead-in-nepali-congress-general-secretary-race 2026-10-12T12:31:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1362/AJAYA-RAMHARI-1791772913.jpg Khatiwada and Shivakoti Lead in Nepali Congress General Secretary Race Khatiwada and Shivakoti are ahead in the open category as votes are counted for the Nepali Congress general secretary election. The tally is ongoing, and no final result has been declared. https://patrukar.com/en/news/police-seize-1-040-44-kg-of-marijuana-in-udayapur-one-arrested 2026-10-12T12:32:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1363/pk-thumb--7-_dL0psE8wun.webp Police Seize 1,040.44 Kg of Marijuana in Udayapur, One Arrested Police seized 1,040 kg and 440 grams of marijuana at two locations in Udayapur, impounded a Bolero vehicle and arrested one young man. https://patrukar.com/en/news/him-parbat-hydropower-to-open-ipo-from-kartik-11 2026-10-12T12:32:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1364/HIMPARBAT-HYDRO-1024x576.jpg Him Parbat Hydropower to Open IPO from Kartik 11 Him Parbat Hydropower will begin its IPO on Kartik 11, with the first phase reserved for project-affected residents and Nepalis working abroad. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-into-sea-of-japan 2026-10-12T12:36:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1365/kim-jong-un_40UtY9pe1r.jpg North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Into Sea of Japan South Korea's military says North Korea fired several ballistic missiles from its eastern coast into the Sea of Japan on Monday, amid rising tensions along the border. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uk-reiterates-support-for-zelenskyy-amid-us-ukraine-tensions 2026-10-12T12:36:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1366/jelenski_vvq1SLdIJ9.png UK Reiterates Support for Zelenskyy Amid US-Ukraine Tensions The UK has expressed solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as tensions rise between Washington and Kyiv over a US decision related to Russian diesel trade. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-hearings-begin-for-nepal-s-ambassador-nominees-to-four-key-countries 2026-10-12T12:37:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1367/Federal-Parliament-Secretariat-400x220.png Parliamentary Hearings Begin for Nepal’s Ambassador Nominees to Four Key Countries The Federal Parliament’s Parliamentary Hearing Committee has begun hearings for ambassador-designates to India, China, the United States and the United Kingdom, amid complications linked to the absence of complainants. https://patrukar.com/en/news/can-intense-exercise-harm-the-heart-cardiologist-weighs-benefits-and-risks 2026-10-12T12:37:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1368/farxbp6xeaewwps_1661306749722_17_8ubOr96y46.webp Can Intense Exercise Harm the Heart? Cardiologist Weighs Benefits and Risks A Ratopati explainer considers whether heavy weightlifting and long gym sessions can put the heart at risk when people push their physical limits. https://patrukar.com/en/news/manchester-city-beat-liverpool-3-0-in-dominant-performance 2026-10-12T12:37:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/storage/1369/httpssportsmole-medi_c3JfWCII7g.webp Manchester City Beat Liverpool 3-0 in Dominant Performance Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 in a result described as a dominant performance, with Nepali sports outlets reporting the match on October 12, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/section/politics 2026-10-02T21:42:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/society 2026-10-02T21:42:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/economy 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/sports 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/entertainment 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/technology 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/world 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/health 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/education 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/opinion 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/finance 2026-10-02T21:45:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/international 2026-10-03T09:10:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en/section/news 2026-10-03T09:11:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/en 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/page/landing-page/fa87b235.png Patrukar Patrukar is a Nepali news desk covering politics, society, economy and culture, and the press that shapes them. https://patrukar.com/en/news 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/page/patrukar/7da47f9b.png Patrukar The latest from the Patrukar desk: Nepal's politics, society, economy and culture, reported straight. https://patrukar.com/en/page/about-us 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/page/about-us/48fccce9.png About Patrukar What the name means, who runs the desk, and how Patrukar covers Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/faq 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/page/faq/3d4d5c8c.png Frequently Asked Questions Answers to the most common questions about Patrukar: the name, the news, and how the desk works. https://patrukar.com/en/contact 2026-10-02T21:42:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/page/contact/8b9fe9d2.png Contact Questions, tips or corrections? 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