https://patrukar.com/en/news/saugat-mall-s-film-juba-completes-90-day-shoot 2026-10-07T14:12:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/saugat-mall-s-film-juba-completes-90-day-shoot/d7f2a1a9.png 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/finland-orders-google-to-halt-two-data-centre-projects-over-environmental-concerns 2026-10-07T15:12:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/finland-orders-google-to-halt-two-data-centre-projects-over-environmental-concerns/8fa18ca4.png 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/lyricist-dr-dr-upadhyay-receives-his-10th-honorary-doctorate 2026-10-07T14:31:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lyricist-dr-dr-upadhyay-receives-his-10th-honorary-doctorate/cf4a9229.png 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/parliamentary-committee-begins-inspection-of-disaster-hit-areas-in-nuwakot 2026-10-07T14:31:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/parliamentary-committee-begins-inspection-of-disaster-hit-areas-in-nuwakot/e344c05d.png 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/nobel-peace-prize-announcement-in-oslo-faces-shadow-of-trump-s-influence 2026-10-07T14:30:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nobel-peace-prize-announcement-in-oslo-faces-shadow-of-trump-s-influence/7f5363b9.png 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/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/open-graph/blog/shreyas-iyer-s-maiden-t20i-century-leads-india-to-eight-wicket-win-over-west-indies/2575f746.png 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/nepal-switzerland-discuss-ict-cooperation-as-ai-summit-invitation-is-extended 2026-10-07T14:30:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-switzerland-discuss-ict-cooperation-as-ai-summit-invitation-is-extended/8386242b.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/dalit-and-tharu-commissions-submit-annual-reports-to-president-paudel 2026-10-07T14:12:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dalit-and-tharu-commissions-submit-annual-reports-to-president-paudel/eadc7856.png Dalit and Tharu Commissions Submit Annual Reports to President Paudel The National Dalit Commission and Tharu 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/more-than-500-containers-stranded-on-mustang-korala-road-after-floods 2026-10-07T14:12:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/more-than-500-containers-stranded-on-mustang-korala-road-after-floods/cbfbf2d8.png 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/consultancy-operator-ganesh-pandey-arrested-over-alleged-south-korea-job-fraud 2026-10-07T15:12:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/consultancy-operator-ganesh-pandey-arrested-over-alleged-south-korea-job-fraud/d1e504a7.png 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/hra-sends-medical-teams-to-himalayan-trekking-and-climbing-areas 2026-10-07T14:00:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/hra-sends-medical-teams-to-himalayan-trekking-and-climbing-areas/fe869acb.png 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/haiti-postpones-presidential-and-legislative-elections-indefinitely 2026-10-07T14:00:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/haiti-postpones-presidential-and-legislative-elections-indefinitely/0cd4d589.png 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/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/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-directs-banks-to-dispense-new-rs-100-notes-through-atms-for-dashain/af358ccd.png 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/nepal-slips-one-place-to-90th-in-economic-freedom-of-the-world-report 2026-10-07T13:30:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-slips-one-place-to-90th-in-economic-freedom-of-the-world-report/13404535.png 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/saroj-bhattarai-launches-debut-book-kaleji-prem-in-kathmandu 2026-10-07T13:18:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/saroj-bhattarai-launches-debut-book-kaleji-prem-in-kathmandu/70a7c49e.png 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/south-korea-s-nuri-rocket-successfully-places-15-satellites-in-orbit 2026-10-07T13:00:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/south-korea-s-nuri-rocket-successfully-places-15-satellites-in-orbit/1d3112a3.png 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/cpn-uml-calls-standing-committee-meeting-bidya-bhandari-to-attend 2026-10-07T12:38:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cpn-uml-calls-standing-committee-meeting-bidya-bhandari-to-attend/9d7a8618.png 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/nobel-prize-in-chemistry-2026-awarded-to-henry-b-kagan-and-kenzo-soi 2026-10-07T16:12:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nobel-prize-in-chemistry-2026-awarded-to-henry-b-kagan-and-kenzo-soi/005fe509.png 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/lumbini-cabinet-appoints-narayan-prasad-poudel-acting-provincial-secretary 2026-10-07T17:00:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lumbini-cabinet-appoints-narayan-prasad-poudel-acting-provincial-secretary/4238a282.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/11-candidates-called-for-interview-for-film-development-board-chair 2026-10-07T17:00:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/11-candidates-called-for-interview-for-film-development-board-chair/9e086fc8.png 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/supreme-court-bars-gandaki-chief-minister-from-long-term-decisions 2026-10-07T17:00:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/supreme-court-bars-gandaki-chief-minister-from-long-term-decisions/ded2a1ac.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/more-than-500-containers-stranded-on-mustang-road-after-floods-and-landslides 2026-10-07T16:42:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/more-than-500-containers-stranded-on-mustang-road-after-floods-and-landslides/12d52cef.png 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/mystery-rooms-opens-five-escape-room-adventures-at-civil-mall-in-kathmandu 2026-10-07T16:42:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mystery-rooms-opens-five-escape-room-adventures-at-civil-mall-in-kathmandu/09378769.png 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/switzerland-invites-nepal-to-ai-global-summit-2027-in-geneva 2026-10-07T16:30:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/switzerland-invites-nepal-to-ai-global-summit-2027-in-geneva/bb89b2e3.png 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/rbi-raises-repo-rate-by-25-basis-points-to-5-50 2026-10-07T16:12:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rbi-raises-repo-rate-by-25-basis-points-to-5-50/78ed2ebf.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/bangladesh-prepares-to-begin-operations-at-rooppur-nuclear-power-plant 2026-10-07T16:12:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bangladesh-prepares-to-begin-operations-at-rooppur-nuclear-power-plant/f13f6908.png 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/flood-affected-families-to-receive-at-least-rs-100-000-through-samunnati-programme 2026-10-07T12:38:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/flood-affected-families-to-receive-at-least-rs-100-000-through-samunnati-programme/2e3b47c3.png 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/rajarshi-janak-university-proposes-budget-of-rs-51-17-crore-for-fy-2083-84 2026-10-07T16:00:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rajarshi-janak-university-proposes-budget-of-rs-51-17-crore-for-fy-2083-84/f827d29a.png 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/police-arrest-37-absconding-convicts-in-rautahat 2026-10-07T16:00:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/police-arrest-37-absconding-convicts-in-rautahat/561b68cf.png 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/nepali-migrant-workers-return-from-india-for-dashain-and-tihar 2026-10-07T15:48:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-migrant-workers-return-from-india-for-dashain-and-tihar/d52a42f3.png 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/surendra-raj-pandey-backs-gagan-thapa-s-campaign-to-strengthen-nepali-congress 2026-10-07T15:42:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/surendra-raj-pandey-backs-gagan-thapa-s-campaign-to-strengthen-nepali-congress/da404c6f.png 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/money-laundering-investigators-raid-former-chief-justice-cholendra-shamsher-rana-s-home 2026-10-07T15:42:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/money-laundering-investigators-raid-former-chief-justice-cholendra-shamsher-rana-s-home/647eb693.png 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/nepal-bar-association-objects-to-supreme-court-judge-recommendations 2026-10-07T15:30:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-bar-association-objects-to-supreme-court-judge-recommendations/c17d0b46.png 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/karnali-doctors-protest-halt-to-incentive-allowance 2026-10-07T15:18:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/karnali-doctors-protest-halt-to-incentive-allowance/db573de4.png 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/brazil-election-heads-to-runoff-after-flavio-bolsonaro-leads-first-round 2026-10-07T12:37:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/brazil-election-heads-to-runoff-after-flavio-bolsonaro-leads-first-round/36675e19.png 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/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-international-football 2026-10-07T12:37:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-international-football/f8f7af0f.png 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/student-protests-over-education-reform-suspend-classes-across-france 2026-10-07T12:37:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/student-protests-over-education-reform-suspend-classes-across-france/441d1ce9.png 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/ronaldo-apologises-for-leaving-portugal-camp-denies-retirement 2026-10-07T12:37:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ronaldo-apologises-for-leaving-portugal-camp-denies-retirement/5e2f606e.png 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/nrna-portugal-opens-lisbon-office-to-support-nepali-community 2026-10-07T12:37:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nrna-portugal-opens-lisbon-office-to-support-nepali-community/f4225c2a.png 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/india-s-union-cabinet-congratulates-narendra-modi-on-25-years-as-head-of-government 2026-10-07T12:37:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-s-union-cabinet-congratulates-narendra-modi-on-25-years-as-head-of-government/34b4a9e5.png 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/student-protests-escalate-in-france-as-reports-say-thousands-arrested 2026-10-07T12:37:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/student-protests-escalate-in-france-as-reports-say-thousands-arrested/01c4cfdd.png Student Protests Escalate in France as Reports Say Thousands Arrested Student demonstrations in France have intensified amid ongoing unrest, with reports saying thousands of students have been arrested. Details about the causes and latest developments remain limited. 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-to-field-dr-sangita-kaushal-mishra-for-who-searo-regional-director/9d4d6c6d.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/experts-say-nepal-s-climate-readiness-is-weak-despite-calls-for-climate-justice 2026-10-07T12:37:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/experts-say-nepal-s-climate-readiness-is-weak-despite-calls-for-climate-justice/3b633d9e.png 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/nepali-congress-publishes-central-committee-candidate-list 2026-10-07T12:37:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-publishes-central-committee-candidate-list/82673dd0.png 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/trump-pledges-us-assistance-to-russia-over-suspected-plague-infection-at-siberian-lab 2026-10-07T12:37:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-pledges-us-assistance-to-russia-over-suspected-plague-infection-at-siberian-lab/d65364c9.png Trump Pledges US Assistance to Russia Over Suspected Plague Infection at Siberian Lab US President Donald Trump says the United States will provide necessary assistance to Russia after a suspected pneumonic plague infection was detected at a laboratory in Siberia. 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/open-graph/blog/indonesia-halts-forest-clearing-for-rice-after-achieving-self-sufficiency/c27d17b8.png 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/experts-warn-nepal-is-weakly-prepared-to-press-for-climate-justice 2026-10-07T12:36:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/experts-warn-nepal-is-weakly-prepared-to-press-for-climate-justice/ada224b5.png 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/third-nepal-russia-consultation-mechanism-meeting-held 2026-10-07T12:36:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/third-nepal-russia-consultation-mechanism-meeting-held/22b4291d.png 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/nepal-rastra-bank-to-absorb-rs-30-billion-through-one-month-deposit-collection 2026-10-07T12:31:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-to-absorb-rs-30-billion-through-one-month-deposit-collection/54e96e70.png Nepal Rastra Bank to Absorb Rs 30 Billion Through One-Month Deposit Collection Nepal Rastra Bank plans to withdraw Rs 30 billion from the banking system through a deposit collection instrument scheduled to run for one month. 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/open-graph/blog/tharu-and-dalit-commissions-submit-annual-reports-to-president-paudel/dc5191f0.png 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/energy-minister-shrestha-warns-reckless-ppas-could-push-nepal-s-economy-into-crisis 2026-10-07T12:31:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/energy-minister-shrestha-warns-reckless-ppas-could-push-nepal-s-economy-into-crisis/227d4b10.png 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/nepal-election-commission-discusses-internet-voting-and-technology-readiness 2026-10-07T12:30:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-election-commission-discusses-internet-voting-and-technology-readiness/4e45f1c9.png 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/madhesh-university-adds-mba-llb-and-bba-programs 2026-10-07T12:37:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/madhesh-university-adds-mba-llb-and-bba-programs/fa6acd76.png 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/open-graph/blog/cpn-uml-calls-standing-committee-meeting-bidya-bhandari-to-attend-as-senior-leader/2b1a7025.png 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/open-graph/blog/ministry-transfers-44-under-secretaries-in-a-single-batch/b28398d4.png 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/open-graph/blog/minendra-rijal-withdraws-candidacy-after-meeting-gagan-thapa/7cf6e13a.png 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/open-graph/blog/communications-ministry-signs-performance-agreements-for-fy-2083-84/8e21d5dd.png 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/open-graph/blog/matatirtha-chobhar-132-kv-transmission-line-completed-2/b4f21b15.png 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/open-graph/blog/bajhang-comedian-santosh-jethara-reaches-top-nine-of-comedy-champion-season-4/3e04dc20.png 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/open-graph/blog/vidwan-gurung-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/2283673c.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-army-to-buy-10-251-litres-of-milk-daily-from-ddc/ce5c50d0.png Nepali Army to Buy 10,251 Litres of Milk Daily from DDC The Nepali Army and state-owned Dairy Development Corporation have signed an agreement for the Army to buy processed milk for its barracks in 32 districts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-to-hold-standing-committee-meeting-thursday 2026-10-07T12:38:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cpn-uml-to-hold-standing-committee-meeting-thursday/64ec7706.png 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/open-graph/blog/rain-and-snowfall-disrupt-daily-life-in-humla/487ce02a.png 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/open-graph/blog/government-transfers-44-under-secretaries-reshuffles-some-cdos/b404e52a.png 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/open-graph/blog/four-arrested-in-kathmandu-over-rs-5-8-million-foreign-employment-fraud/fbbca722.png 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/open-graph/blog/former-prabhu-bank-ceo-ashok-sherchan-ordered-detained-for-trial/94896098.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-to-publish-final-candidate-list-today/cadf092a.png Nepali Congress Convention to Publish Final Candidate List Today The Nepali Congress convention is set to conclude its closed session today, with the final list of candidates expected to be made public. 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/open-graph/blog/police-rescue-42-indian-workers-stranded-at-rautahat-brick-kiln/27bd2314.png 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/open-graph/blog/karma-chhiring-sherpa-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-member-post/a16cf477.png 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/open-graph/blog/binod-chaudhary-and-surendra-raj-pandey-seek-nepali-congress-vice-president-posts/5c95d51e.png 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/open-graph/blog/three-youth-leaders-announce-nepali-congress-central-membership-candidacies/365a74fa.png 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/open-graph/blog/eu-and-china-set-for-talks-to-ease-trade-tensions/2df23987.png 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/open-graph/blog/minister-timilsina-calls-for-strong-legal-regulator-for-communication-sector/8c83aba5.png 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/open-graph/blog/ranjit-karna-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary/80f1f46e.png Ranjit Karna Announces Bid for Nepali Congress General Secretary Ranjit Karna has announced his candidacy for General Secretary at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention, pledging to make the party more connected to the public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dila-sangraula-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-05T15:58:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dila-sangraula-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary/6bcd72d9.png 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/open-graph/blog/brazil-presidential-election-heads-to-runoff-as-flavio-leads-lula/731800e3.png 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/open-graph/blog/nobel-prize-in-medicine-2026-awarded-for-optogenetics-research/7fed169a.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-home-minister-sudhan-gurung-to-visit-india-for-bimstec-meeting/0819bb5b.png 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/open-graph/blog/jhalanath-khanal-leaves-nepal-communist-party-launches-socialist-awakening-campaign/fce4db31.png 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/open-graph/blog/jhalanath-khanal-leaves-nepal-communist-party-launches-socialist-awakening-campaign-2/f50fe4c7.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-supreme-court-orders-original-case-file-in-durga-prasai-habeas-corpus-petition/b9aba316.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/open-graph/blog/government-to-send-gen-z-protest-case-withdrawal-report-to-home-ministry/d2575f3d.png 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/open-graph/blog/cabinet-takes-five-decisions-including-acceptance-of-grant/f1314dae.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-cabinet-approves-npr-100-million-norwegian-grant-for-municipal-clean-energy/cf748c06.png 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/open-graph/blog/sasmit-pokharel-defends-balen-shah-s-khulamanch-remark/20a7b864.png 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/open-graph/blog/government-to-send-gen-z-protest-case-report-to-home-ministry/5d502735.png 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/open-graph/blog/jhala-nath-khanal-quits-ncp-launches-socialist-awakening-campaign/a029a3d8.png 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/open-graph/blog/vishwaprakash-sharma-responds-to-pm-balen-shah-s-social-media-post/9295221d.png 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/open-graph/blog/minister-sah-vows-to-remove-legal-and-procedural-hurdles-in-industry-sector/e91c7a61.png 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/open-graph/blog/cabinet-meeting-takes-five-decisions-on-october-5/0d2f110a.png 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/open-graph/blog/indian-professor-calls-for-nepal-india-china-climate-cooperation-mechanism/1f05d779.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-cabinet-approves-norwegian-grant-for-clean-energy-transition/d5a47d2e.png 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/open-graph/blog/un-climate-chief-warns-extreme-heat-puts-pregnant-women-and-newborns-at-risk/1c1cfe1c.png 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/open-graph/blog/engineer-krishna-narayan-yadav-charged-over-rs-50-000-bribe/ef8df043.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-airlines-faces-financial-crisis-over-high-loan-interest-unpaid-government-dues/4b1288c6.png 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/open-graph/blog/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-to-visit-iceland-amid-growing-arctic-focus/d89b8fbb.png 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/open-graph/blog/china-opens-joint-military-support-and-aviation-training-facility-in-laos/7128d2ad.png 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/open-graph/blog/india-s-supreme-court-seeks-government-election-commission-responses-on-voter-roll-revision/a6834eb4.png 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/open-graph/blog/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-to-visit-india-for-bimstec-meeting/befdf2ff.png 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/open-graph/blog/experts-warn-against-serving-hot-food-on-newspaper/6254603e.png 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/open-graph/blog/nobel-prize-history-struggles-age-women-s-representation-and-alfred-nobel-s-literary-interest/89dc95b9.png 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/open-graph/blog/nabin-aryal-s-book-on-nepal-japan-sports-relations-discussed-in-tokyo/efaade83.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-announces-rs-100-million-fund-for-martyrs-families/5fd1c060.png 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/open-graph/blog/chief-justice-calls-judicial-council-meeting-to-discuss-four-supreme-court-vacancies/1a298ab5.png 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/open-graph/blog/five-complaints-filed-against-13-proposed-ambassadors/6e521a4e.png 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/open-graph/blog/chief-justice-sharma-calls-for-greater-use-of-digital-technology-in-judiciary/41f9a912.png 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/open-graph/blog/government-promotes-padmakumar-mainali-to-secretary/83e285e1.png 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/open-graph/blog/bishwa-prakash-sharma-presents-report-at-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention/bb6b50a2.png 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/open-graph/blog/government-introduces-special-price-adjustment-for-construction-sector/46425f2c.png 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/open-graph/blog/house-committee-gives-government-14-days-to-resolve-industrial-land-issue/5850dbff.png 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/open-graph/blog/babarmahal-overhead-pedestrian-bridge-to-open-after-stairs-are-installed/4646450a.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-cabinet-approves-rs-100-million-norwegian-grant-for-clean-energy/41b29bfa.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-proposes-levy-system-as-main-source-of-party-funding/550a7b4f.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-spent-rs-45-9-million-rebuilding-central-office/2077a07c.png 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/open-graph/blog/sujan-sapkota-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/186ef0ef.png Sujan Sapkota Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Student leader and agriculture activist Sujan Sapkota has announced his candidacy for central member in the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, representing the Gandaki Province geography category. 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/open-graph/blog/police-arrest-20-for-gambling-in-kathmandu-jhapa-and-banke/d315db76.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-plans-to-revise-road-and-bridge-designs-after-flood-damage/a771ddd4.png Nepal Plans to Revise Road and Bridge Designs After Flood Damage Nepal's Ministry of Infrastructure Development is preparing to change road and bridge designs to reduce recurring damage from floods and landslides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-proposes-raising-annual-levy-for-provincial-committees 2026-10-05T18:35:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-proposes-raising-annual-levy-for-provincial-committees/1ac29e3b.png 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/open-graph/blog/lumbini-province-to-standardise-benefits-and-retirement-arrangements-for-female-health-volunteers/dd981b3d.png 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/open-graph/blog/acap-collects-nearly-rs-680-million-in-tourist-entry-fees/c7baa634.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-government-consults-on-reviewing-interest-rates-on-nepal-airlines-loans/ac4c0e69.png 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/open-graph/blog/pokhara-ciaa-office-submits-36th-annual-report-to-gandaki-chief-bhatta/e03b4e0f.png 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/open-graph/blog/eight-arrested-over-alleged-tampering-of-nepal-s-e-gp-procurement-records/fe930d13.png 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/open-graph/blog/has-the-nepali-congress-truly-changed-two-opinion-pieces-question-party-s-direction/cfb0f4c1.png 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/open-graph/blog/vishwaprakash-sharma-presents-report-at-nepali-congress-convention/226e18dc.png 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/open-graph/blog/nea-extends-rcod-for-27-hydropower-projects-with-540-47-mw-capacity/643a77ac.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/open-graph/blog/pm-shah-vows-to-resolve-landless-squatters-issue-within-1-000-days/2bea8b03.png 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/open-graph/blog/government-approves-special-price-adjustment-for-construction-sector/c3e6ea18.png 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/open-graph/blog/chief-justice-sharma-calls-for-promoting-digital-technology-in-judiciary/835f1ee8.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-active-membership-rises-to-969-842/328eaa36.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-proposals-differ-on-central-committee-size/a3587c49.png Nepali Congress Proposals Differ on Central Committee Size Reports published October 5, 2026, gave different proposed membership figures for the Nepali Congress central committee: 297 and 243. 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/open-graph/blog/ntnc-and-thailand-s-save-elephant-foundation-sign-three-year-human-elephant-coexistence-pact/021905c7.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-passes-amended-statute-sets-central-committee-at-297-members/17cf9a7f.png 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/open-graph/blog/locals-reinstall-former-owner-in-bank-auctioned-butwal-house/4685db5d.png 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/open-graph/blog/armed-police-force-aig-banshiraj-dahal-suspended-over-alleged-information-leak/6956a354.png 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/open-graph/blog/shyam-krishna-khadgi-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-president/9938baaf.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-foreign-employment-association-calls-for-end-to-malaysia-recruitment-monopoly/f351824f.png 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/open-graph/blog/spain-pm-pedro-sanchez-dissolves-parliament-calls-snap-election-for-november-29/ec976f9b.png 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/open-graph/blog/sarvaraj-joshi-appointed-karnali-chief-attorney-takes-oath/43912736.png 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/open-graph/blog/world-investor-week-2026-begins-with-rallies-in-three-nepali-cities/d8d6dd93.png 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/open-graph/blog/biraj-bhakta-shrestha-given-acting-charge-of-finance-and-foreign-ministries/dc901973.png 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/open-graph/blog/bjp-delhi-plans-week-long-events-to-mark-modi-s-25-years-in-public-life/d3a6ab38.png 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/open-graph/blog/lumbini-lions-retain-tinu-yohanan-as-head-coach-for-third-npl-season/b1311f0a.png 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/open-graph/blog/pm-balen-shah-says-5-737-families-received-land-ownership-certificates/62d0dc70.png 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/open-graph/blog/ministry-seeks-mandatory-accessible-toilets-at-highway-rest-stops/a0a0dcdd.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/open-graph/blog/manakamana-cable-car-to-close-tuesday-for-maintenance/63d8c618.png 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/open-graph/blog/kettukum-libang-pangpat-sayang-establishes-rs-10-million-education-endowment/e66fa3cb.png 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/open-graph/blog/chitwan-national-park-targets-jeep-safari-reopening-before-dashain/12429b32.png 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/open-graph/blog/bandipur-rural-municipality-expands-roads-parks-and-infrastructure/9273c570.png 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/open-graph/blog/home-ministry-suspends-apf-aig-banshiraj-dahal-over-alleged-information-leak/2f3bbe94.png 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/open-graph/blog/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-leaves-mustang-apple-farmers-in-crisis/c81de3a9.png 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/open-graph/blog/locals-launch-indefinite-sit-in-at-birgunj-dry-port-demand-compensation/8cf2887d.png 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/open-graph/blog/us-midterm-elections-set-for-november-3-as-voters-decide-congress-and-state-races/d3d6d44c.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-army-chief-ashok-raj-sigdel-departs-for-official-uk-visit-2/10ed060a.png Nepal Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel Departs for Official UK Visit Chief of the Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel departed Kathmandu on October 5 for an official visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of British Army General Sir Roly Walker. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-brazil-mark-50-years-of-diplomatic-relations 2026-10-06T00:35:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-and-brazil-mark-50-years-of-diplomatic-relations/7eabd327.png 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/open-graph/blog/5-737-families-receive-land-ownership-certificates-pm-balendra-shah-says/a0aaf9f9.png 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/open-graph/blog/pm-balendra-shah-says-5-737-families-have-received-land-ownership-certificates/cf5a6611.png 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/open-graph/blog/minister-sobita-gautam-says-criminal-cases-cannot-be-settled-through-mediation/6287682e.png 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/open-graph/blog/prince-andrew-challenges-epstein-investigation-search-warrant/9457178d.png 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/open-graph/blog/norway-considers-temporary-partial-ban-on-smart-glasses-in-public-places/abd8e900.png 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/open-graph/blog/dr-mohammad-firdosh-alam-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-co-general-secretary/115ce57a.png 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/open-graph/blog/british-gorkhas-demand-constitutional-amendment-on-descendant-citizenship/62a80aa5.png 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/open-graph/blog/tourism-bodies-agree-to-form-nepal-tourism-federation/45c45dff.png 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/open-graph/blog/three-arrested-in-butwal-with-390-milligrams-of-brown-sugar-like-substance/83657804.png 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/open-graph/blog/community-dogs-vaccinated-and-neutered-in-dolakha-and-dhankuta-campaigns/141bb70a.png 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/open-graph/blog/muglin-malekhu-road-upgrade-picks-up-pace-as-weather-improves/b16224fb.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-and-brazil-exchange-greetings-on-50-years-of-diplomatic-relations/491165cc.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-holds-second-day-of-closed-session/742e1edd.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Holds Second Day of Closed Session The second day of the Nepali Congress's closed session is taking place today as part of the party's 15th General Convention. 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/open-graph/blog/turtles-becoming-rare-in-sunsari-as-natural-habitats-face-destruction/b28bfea2.png 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/open-graph/blog/khotang-issues-seven-point-commitment-for-safe-dashain-tihar-and-chhath/d846ec64.png 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/open-graph/blog/landslide-buries-home-in-myagdi-jalewshwar-family-takes-shelter-at-temple/36b59a83.png 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/open-graph/blog/disease-and-premature-fruit-drop-worry-bhojpur-orange-farmers/835f1ef0.png 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/open-graph/blog/bishwadeep-lamichhane-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/a01ccd77.png 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/open-graph/blog/amlekhgunj-lothar-petroleum-pipeline-construction-accelerates-as-eia-nears-completion/f0bbdfd3.png 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/open-graph/blog/trump-signs-order-temporarily-allowing-red-diesel-in-us-highway-vehicles/dcd4747f.png 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/open-graph/blog/seven-injured-by-lightning-during-birthday-party-in-kailali/ed27d2ba.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-7-114-delegates-to-elect-new-leadership/4d03e936.png 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/open-graph/blog/bhatbhateni-shoppers-can-win-two-tata-punch-evs-this-festive-season/b9493ba5.png 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/open-graph/blog/flood-damaged-suspension-bridge-disrupts-travel-and-schooling-in-tanahun/d7b66612.png 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/open-graph/blog/two-arrested-in-bharatpur-over-sale-of-mobile-phones-without-invoices/ce51972f.png 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/open-graph/blog/chitwan-businesspeople-urge-action-to-protect-narayangadh-market-from-narayani-river/f6bdb96d.png 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/open-graph/blog/seven-injured-in-lightning-strike-in-dhangadhi/77be9e56.png 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/open-graph/blog/hearings-begin-for-13-proposed-ambassadors-as-seven-complaints-are-filed/1933fbcd.png 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/open-graph/blog/two-arrested-in-chitwan-with-63-mobile-phones-sold-without-bills/c53bccfd.png 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/open-graph/blog/parliamentary-hearing-begins-for-13-ambassadorial-nominees-in-kathmandu/d573f207.png 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/open-graph/blog/four-candidates-shortlisted-for-nepse-ceo-post/e526cd45.png Four Candidates Shortlisted for NEPSE CEO Post A Finance Ministry selection committee has shortlisted four candidates from eight applicants for the vacant Nepal Stock Exchange CEO position. 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/open-graph/blog/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-warns-officials-against-leaking-sensitive-state-information/69e9a5c0.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/open-graph/blog/tourist-arrivals-rise-in-ghandruk-after-flood-damaged-road-reopens/2bcf968d.png 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/open-graph/blog/passenger-help-desk-set-up-at-jamunaha-border-for-festival-returnees/f8f690b9.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-finalises-7-114-voters-for-15th-general-convention/1d179589.png 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/open-graph/blog/home-minister-sudan-gurung-warns-of-action-over-leaks-of-confidential-state-information/eeaa3d02.png 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/open-graph/blog/home-minister-gurung-warns-of-action-against-sensitive-information-leaks/81dbb6d9.png Home Minister Gurung Warns of Action Against Sensitive Information Leaks Home Minister Gurung says anyone who leaks confidential information will be held accountable, regardless of their identity. 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/open-graph/blog/more-than-50-000-nepalis-return-from-india-through-jamunaha-ahead-of-dashain/c7f9edaa.png 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/open-graph/blog/seven-injured-in-lightning-strike-in-dhangadhi-2/73cfe4a1.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-raises-foreign-payment-limits/e394291c.png 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/open-graph/blog/dr-minendra-rijal-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-vice-president/359295a2.png 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/open-graph/blog/new-york-declares-statewide-emergency-as-measles-cases-reach-108/671e77ba.png 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/open-graph/blog/government-nears-registration-of-14-more-bills-in-federal-parliament/c9c2a5ea.png 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/open-graph/blog/annapurna-circuit-trail-reopens-after-snow-clearing-at-thorong-la/7f8904da.png 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/open-graph/blog/bhim-prasad-dhungana-announces-nepali-congress-central-member-candidacy/602fe883.png 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/open-graph/blog/smuggled-goods-worth-rs-1-4-million-seized-in-birgunj/d0c5f32f.png 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/open-graph/blog/police-seize-210-kg-of-marijuana-from-paddy-field-in-morang/8927063b.png 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/open-graph/blog/everest-bank-renews-partnership-with-biratnagar-kings-for-npl-season-3/c0362beb.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-speaker-aryal-meets-australian-counterpart-milton-dick-in-tanzania/ff860a15.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/open-graph/blog/kishor-singh-rathore-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-president/7f3e7af0.png 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/open-graph/blog/112-ropani-of-land-in-kathmandu-4-registered-in-government-s-name/d07fc079.png 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/open-graph/blog/rastriya-banijya-bank-to-issue-rs-3-billion-debenture-at-6-interest/8df88711.png Rastriya Banijya Bank to Issue Rs 3 Billion Debenture at 6% Interest Rastriya Banijya Bank will issue a seven-year debenture worth Rs 3 billion, offering an annual interest rate of 6%. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-scientists-win-nobel-prize-for-optogenetics-brain-research 2026-10-06T12:34:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-scientists-win-nobel-prize-for-optogenetics-brain-research/8eedfd43.png 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/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-meets-chinese-delegation-on-sidelines-of-153rd-ipu-assembly/59ca872a.png 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/open-graph/blog/usa-beat-uae-by-six-wickets-in-icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup-league-2/f8888f49.png 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/open-graph/blog/pentagon-halts-use-of-anthropic-ai-tools-over-national-security-concerns/d3c98585.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-should-strengthen-spending-capacity-before-seeking-climate-finance-expert/8604d2ad.png 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/open-graph/blog/uk-new-car-sales-rise-as-consumers-turn-to-electric-vehicles/1397718d.png 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/open-graph/blog/three-scientists-win-2026-nobel-prize-in-medicine-for-brain-research/c46b6f95.png 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/open-graph/blog/federation-objects-to-limited-agency-labour-migration-to-malaysia/d32447ee.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-raises-foreign-currency-payment-limits/234b264a.png 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/open-graph/blog/italy-beat-turkey-3-1-to-move-up-to-second-in-uefa-nations-league/cf24c940.png 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/open-graph/blog/matatirtha-chobhar-132-kv-transmission-line-completed/3dff6120.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-estimates-rs-227-billion-in-disaster-damage-to-infrastructure-seeks-rs-63-billion-for-reconstruction/205c9e37.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-to-fast-track-law-amendment-for-death-registration-of-missing-disaster-victims/f19c9075.png 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/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-presents-nepali-congress-economic-roadmap-at-15th-general-convention/866258c1.png 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://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-general-convention-to-open-in-kathmandu-with-7-700-delegates/a81702c6.png Nepali Congress General Convention to Open in Kathmandu with 7,700 Delegates The Nepali Congress will open its 15th Central General Convention at Khulamanch in Kathmandu on Sunday, with around 7,700 delegates expected to attend. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janakpur-bolts-sign-moeen-ali-for-upcoming-nepal-premier-league-season 2026-10-03T09:15:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/janakpur-bolts-sign-moeen-ali-for-upcoming-nepal-premier-league-season/9a4bc9d1.png Janakpur Bolts Sign Moeen Ali for Upcoming Nepal Premier League Season Janakpur Bolts have signed former England all-rounder Moeen Ali ahead of the third season of the Nepal Premier League. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhauliganga-dam-gates-to-open-for-48-hours-mahakali-riverside-residents-advised-to-stay-alert 2026-10-03T09:15:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dhauliganga-dam-gates-to-open-for-48-hours-mahakali-riverside-residents-advised-to-stay-alert/63678482.png Dhauliganga Dam Gates to Open for 48 Hours, Mahakali Riverside Residents Advised to Stay Alert Kanchanpur District Administration Office has urged residents along the Mahakali River to take precautions as the Dhauliganga hydropower dam gates are opened for silt cleaning. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-aspirants-declare-claims-for-key-posts 2026-10-03T09:15:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-aspirants-declare-claims-for-key-posts/65c733c0.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention: Aspirants Declare Claims for Key Posts Aspirants are publicly emerging for leadership positions ahead of the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, with five people so far seeking the joint general secretary post. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-reports-21-disaster-incidents-in-24-hours-eight-injured 2026-10-03T09:15:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-reports-21-disaster-incidents-in-24-hours-eight-injured/945bce72.png Nepal Reports 21 Disaster Incidents in 24 Hours, Eight Injured Nepal recorded 21 disaster incidents between the mornings of Asoj 15 and 16, leaving eight people injured. Police personnel were deployed for rescue, relief and management. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-grants-autumn-2026-climbing-permits-to-648-climbers-from-69-countries 2026-10-03T09:15:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-grants-autumn-2026-climbing-permits-to-648-climbers-from-69-countries/6abf61b8.png Nepal Grants Autumn 2026 Climbing Permits to 648 Climbers from 69 Countries Nepal has issued autumn 2026 climbing permits to 648 climbers from 69 countries for 20 mountains, including 485 men and 163 women in 71 teams. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fncci-submits-proposal-to-amend-28-laws-to-boost-investment 2026-10-03T09:15:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/fncci-submits-proposal-to-amend-28-laws-to-boost-investment/0df7d42f.png FNCCI Submits Proposal to Amend 28 Laws to Boost Investment The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry has asked the Prime Minister's Office to amend 28 existing laws to improve the business environment, increase production and employment, and strengthen private-sector confidence. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-plans-to-replace-timber-imports-by-boosting-domestic-production 2026-10-03T09:15:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-plans-to-replace-timber-imports-by-boosting-domestic-production/07fc48b6.png Nepal Plans to Replace Timber Imports by Boosting Domestic Production Agriculture, Forests and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary says the government is preparing an action plan to increase domestic timber production and use, reducing reliance on imported wood. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-challenges-government-to-act-on-corruption 2026-10-03T09:15:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rpp-challenges-government-to-act-on-corruption/a06c9a4a.png RPP Challenges Government to Act on Corruption RPP parliamentary party leader Gyan Bahadur Shahi urged the government to act against corruption and criminals, offering support for concrete good-governance and employment policies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-concludes-15th-convention-in-multiple-districts 2026-10-03T09:15:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-concludes-15th-convention-in-multiple-districts/c6192024.png Nepali Congress Concludes 15th Convention in Multiple Districts The Nepali Congress has completed its 15th convention across multiple districts, electing leaders at local, ward and provincial constituency levels. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gulmi-farmers-earn-about-rs-1-billion-annually-from-goat-sales 2026-10-03T09:15:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gulmi-farmers-earn-about-rs-1-billion-annually-from-goat-sales/7b9aef41.png Gulmi Farmers Earn About Rs 1 Billion Annually from Goat Sales Farmers in Gulmi earn about one billion rupees a year from goat sales, with around 14,600 goats and he-goats sent to other districts annually. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prabhu-bank-ceo-suman-sharma-absconding-after-court-issues-arrest-warrant 2026-10-03T09:15:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prabhu-bank-ceo-suman-sharma-absconding-after-court-issues-arrest-warrant/46a19918.png Prabhu Bank CEO Suman Sharma Absconding After Court Issues Arrest Warrant A court has issued an arrest warrant against Prabhu Bank CEO Suman Sharma and others in a fraud and criminal breach of trust case. The bank's board is divided over whether to suspend him. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-construction-companies-blacklisted-on-jumla-road-division-recommendation 2026-10-03T09:15:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-construction-companies-blacklisted-on-jumla-road-division-recommendation/c9560f92.png Three Construction Companies Blacklisted on Jumla Road Division Recommendation The Public Procurement Monitoring Office has blacklisted three construction companies for two to three years after the Road Division Office in Jumla recommended action over contract violations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flydubai-dubai-tel-aviv-flight-diverts-to-saudi-arabia-after-pilot-clash 2026-10-03T09:15:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/flydubai-dubai-tel-aviv-flight-diverts-to-saudi-arabia-after-pilot-clash/9d5b97fc.png Flydubai Dubai–Tel Aviv Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Clash A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent incident between its pilots. All passengers and crew were reported safe. https://patrukar.com/en/news/omani-co-pilot-hamam-alhamami-identified-in-alleged-flydubai-mid-air-attack 2026-10-03T09:15:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/omani-co-pilot-hamam-alhamami-identified-in-alleged-flydubai-mid-air-attack/299fb534.png Omani Co-Pilot Hamam Alhamami Identified in Alleged Flydubai Mid-Air Attack Al Arabiya English sources identified Omani co-pilot Hamam Alhamami as the person accused of attacking Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-bills-registered-in-parliament-to-split-nepal-civil-aviation-authority 2026-10-03T09:15:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/two-bills-registered-in-parliament-to-split-nepal-civil-aviation-authority/a38100a1.png Two Bills Registered in Parliament to Split Nepal Civil Aviation Authority Minister Khadka Raj Paudel has registered two bills in the House of Representatives to separate Nepal’s aviation regulator from its service provider. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cib-arrests-fugitive-convict-sentenced-to-18-years-for-rape 2026-10-03T09:15:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cib-arrests-fugitive-convict-sentenced-to-18-years-for-rape/c6ebf763.png CIB Arrests Fugitive Convict Sentenced to 18 Years for Rape Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau arrested Ganesh Shrestha, who had escaped from central jail during the Gen Z movement while serving an 18-year sentence for rape. https://patrukar.com/en/news/skill-and-employment-fair-opens-in-itahari-with-65-stalls 2026-10-03T09:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/skill-and-employment-fair-opens-in-itahari-with-65-stalls/dda06af7.png Skill and Employment Fair Opens in Itahari with 65 Stalls The seven-day Skill and Employment Fair 2083 has opened in Itahari, where industries and establishments are seeking more than 6,000 workers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-calls-central-committee-meeting 2026-10-03T09:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rastriya-swatantra-party-calls-central-committee-meeting/58b02cb8.png Rastriya Swatantra Party Calls Central Committee Meeting The Rastriya Swatantra Party has called a central committee meeting for today, but details of the agenda have not been made public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-prorogues-federal-parliament-session-from-october-2 2026-10-03T09:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-prorogues-federal-parliament-session-from-october-2/a174a043.png President Paudel Prorogues Federal Parliament Session from October 2 President Ram Chandra Paudel has prorogued the ongoing sessions of both houses of Nepal’s Federal Parliament, effective from midnight on October 2. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russian-drone-attack-disrupts-traffic-on-two-kyiv-bridges 2026-10-03T09:15:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/russian-drone-attack-disrupts-traffic-on-two-kyiv-bridges/218a2a4b.png Russian Drone Attack Disrupts Traffic on Two Kyiv Bridges Traffic on two major bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv was disrupted Friday after a Russian drone attack, the city’s mayor said. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janmat-party-s-second-general-convention-begins-in-birgunj 2026-10-03T09:15:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/janmat-party-s-second-general-convention-begins-in-birgunj/e73e3cd9.png Janmat Party's Second General Convention Begins in Birgunj The Janmat Party's second general convention begins in Birgunj, with the inauguration scheduled for 9 am at Om Party Palace in Brahmachok. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-block-major-highways-in-five-districts 2026-10-03T09:15:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/floods-and-landslides-block-major-highways-in-five-districts/c95e69ec.png Floods and Landslides Block Major Highways in Five Districts Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides that have made multiple sections of major highways impassable across five districts, disrupting road transport. https://patrukar.com/en/news/swiss-glaciers-lose-5-5-of-ice-volume-in-second-largest-decline-on-record 2026-10-03T09:15:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/swiss-glaciers-lose-5-5-of-ice-volume-in-second-largest-decline-on-record/a93efa54.png Swiss Glaciers Lose 5.5% of Ice Volume in Second-Largest Decline on Record Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice volume amid heat waves and low winter snowfall, prompting experts to warn that Alpine glaciers have no chance of long-term survival under such conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-postpones-15th-general-convention-to-october-4 2026-10-03T09:15:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-postpones-15th-general-convention-to-october-4/a92c9ff1.png Nepali Congress Postpones 15th General Convention to October 4 The Nepali Congress has delayed its 15th General Convention by two days because heavy rainfall disrupted regional conventions and delegate selection in some constituencies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/special-court-convicts-former-security-printing-centre-chief-vikal-poudel 2026-10-03T09:15:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/special-court-convicts-former-security-printing-centre-chief-vikal-poudel/27a1b6a6.png Special Court Convicts Former Security Printing Centre Chief Vikal Poudel The Special Court sentenced former Security Printing Centre executive director Vikal Poudel to two years and six months in prison and fined him Rs 41,947,328 in a corruption case involving illegal property accumulation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-damage-halts-6-mw-relekhola-hydropower-project-in-myagdi 2026-10-03T09:15:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/flood-damage-halts-6-mw-relekhola-hydropower-project-in-myagdi/e0711b9c.png Flood Damage Halts 6 MW Relekhola Hydropower Project in Myagdi Floodwaters damaged the Relekhola Hydropower Project’s dam in Narchyang, Myagdi, halting electricity generation since the September 24-27 rains and floods. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-seize-around-120-000-smuggled-excise-stickers-in-rautahat 2026-10-03T09:15:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/armed-police-seize-around-120-000-smuggled-excise-stickers-in-rautahat/e418a72b.png Armed Police Seize Around 120,000 Smuggled Excise Stickers in Rautahat Armed Police Force Nepal seized around 120,000 excise stickers suspected of being smuggled from India in Rautahat and sent them to the Internal Revenue Office in Simara. https://patrukar.com/en/news/infrastructure-committee-to-discuss-festival-travel-arrangements 2026-10-03T09:15:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/infrastructure-committee-to-discuss-festival-travel-arrangements/9c802e37.png Infrastructure Committee to Discuss Festival Travel Arrangements The House of Representatives’ Infrastructure Development Committee is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss safe, smooth and organised passenger travel during Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. https://patrukar.com/en/news/law-minister-sobita-gautam-says-legal-stability-is-key-to-investment 2026-10-03T09:15:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/law-minister-sobita-gautam-says-legal-stability-is-key-to-investment/e3fe9c79.png Law Minister Sobita Gautam Says Legal Stability Is Key to Investment Law Minister Sobita Gautam says stable laws and confidence that agreements will be honored across government changes are essential for investment and development in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-hold-15th-general-convention-with-digital-promotion 2026-10-03T09:15:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-to-hold-15th-general-convention-with-digital-promotion/9028083b.png Nepali Congress to Hold 15th General Convention with Digital Promotion Nepali Congress says it will promote its 15th General Convention through digital channels, including around 100 digital boards, while limiting printed materials at the venue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-chief-justice-cholendra-shumsher-jabara-detained-released-after-12-hours 2026-10-03T09:15:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/former-chief-justice-cholendra-shumsher-jabara-detained-released-after-12-hours/33a6f1e5.png Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Jabara Detained, Released After 12 Hours Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Jabara was taken into police custody in Kathmandu and released about 12 hours later, prompting objections from legal and human rights bodies. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kali-gandaki-flood-damage-halts-rahughat-hydropower-test-production 2026-10-03T09:15:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kali-gandaki-flood-damage-halts-rahughat-hydropower-test-production/d62f03e0.png Kali Gandaki Flood Damage Halts Rahughat Hydropower Test Production The Nepal Electricity Authority has suspended test production at the 40-megawatt Rahughat Hydropower Project in Myagdi after flooding in the Kali Gandaki River caused damage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parliamentary-subcommittee-formed-to-examine-election-police-uniform-procurement 2026-10-03T09:15:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/parliamentary-subcommittee-formed-to-examine-election-police-uniform-procurement/1ce41e22.png Parliamentary Subcommittee Formed to Examine Election Police Uniform Procurement The House of Representatives’ Public Accounts Committee has formed a nine-member study subcommittee to look into alleged irregularities in the procurement of election police uniforms, giving it two months to report. https://patrukar.com/en/news/engineer-deepa-karki-and-two-alleged-brokers-charged-in-kageshwari-corruption-case 2026-10-03T09:15:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/engineer-deepa-karki-and-two-alleged-brokers-charged-in-kageshwari-corruption-case/4fe33b2a.png Engineer Deepa Karki and Two Alleged Brokers Charged in Kageshwari Corruption Case Nepal’s anti-corruption commission has filed a case at the Special Court against Kageshwari Manohara Municipality engineer Deepa Karki and two alleged middlemen over a bribery case linked to house construction approvals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/salt-trading-corporation-fined-rs-300-000-for-consumer-protection-act-breach 2026-10-03T09:15:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/salt-trading-corporation-fined-rs-300-000-for-consumer-protection-act-breach/3f865ea3.png Salt Trading Corporation Fined Rs 300,000 for Consumer Protection Act Breach The Department of Commerce fined Salt Trading Corporation Rs 300,000 after monitoring found it had failed to provide clear records of sugar purchases, sales and stock. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hor-passes-12-bills-as-parliament-sessions-conclude 2026-10-03T09:15:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/hor-passes-12-bills-as-parliament-sessions-conclude/e0fcd9a4.png HoR Passes 12 Bills as Parliament Sessions Conclude The House of Representatives passed 12 bills during its 62-day second session, while the National Assembly held 52 meetings over 145 days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-says-federal-parliament-has-not-been-weakened 2026-10-03T09:15:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-says-federal-parliament-has-not-been-weakened/ca27d92d.png Speaker Aryal Says Federal Parliament Has Not Been Weakened Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal said the federal parliament remains strong and that he and the institution continue to work. https://patrukar.com/en/news/committee-formed-to-study-myadi-police-uniform-procurement-manish-jha-to-coordinate 2026-10-03T09:15:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/committee-formed-to-study-myadi-police-uniform-procurement-manish-jha-to-coordinate/364f4cfe.png Committee Formed to Study Myadi Police Uniform Procurement, Manish Jha to Coordinate A committee coordinated by Manish Jha will study the procurement of uniforms for temporary police after lawmaker Khagendra Sunar called for a thorough investigation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/federal-parliament-meets-as-ministers-table-bills-in-both-houses 2026-10-03T09:15:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/federal-parliament-meets-as-ministers-table-bills-in-both-houses/e5616a90.png Federal Parliament Meets as Ministers Table Bills in Both Houses Meetings of both Houses of Nepal’s Federal Parliament were held in Kathmandu, with ministers tabling bills and proposing committee referrals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/33-cpn-uml-nominated-central-members-take-oath-of-office 2026-10-03T09:15:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/33-cpn-uml-nominated-central-members-take-oath-of-office/ddba789c.png 33 CPN-UML Nominated Central Members Take Oath of Office CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli administered the oath of office and secrecy to 33 nominated central members at the party headquarters in Chyasal, Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahakali-flood-damages-dodhara-chandani-suspension-bridge-in-kanchanpur 2026-10-03T09:15:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mahakali-flood-damages-dodhara-chandani-suspension-bridge-in-kanchanpur/67168c5b.png Mahakali Flood Damages Dodhara Chandani Suspension Bridge in Kanchanpur Flooding damaged a pillar of the suspension bridge linking Dodhara Chandani and Bhimdatta Municipality, bringing movement to a halt as engineers assess the damage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-assembly-s-21st-session-concludes-after-52-meetings 2026-10-03T09:15:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/national-assembly-s-21st-session-concludes-after-52-meetings/ea01a07b.png National Assembly’s 21st Session Concludes After 52 Meetings Nepal’s National Assembly completed its 21st session after 145 days, with 52 meetings and a total of 98 hours and 10 minutes of proceedings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-tables-delayed-ministry-replies-in-national-assembly 2026-10-03T09:15:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-tables-delayed-ministry-replies-in-national-assembly/4a0fdc64.png Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Tables Delayed Ministry Replies in National Assembly Home Minister Sudhan Gurung presented replies to oral and written questions concerning the Home Affairs Ministry, along with previously unpresented replies on finance and infrastructure development. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-mobilises-agencies-to-curb-festival-price-hikes-and-black-market 2026-10-03T09:15:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/government-mobilises-agencies-to-curb-festival-price-hikes-and-black-market/2ab04fda.png Government Mobilises Agencies to Curb Festival Price Hikes and Black Market The government has mobilised relevant agencies and plans joint market monitoring to prevent black marketeering and price increases during the festival season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-whip-pariyar-calls-on-government-to-halt-dozer-development-in-the-himalayas 2026-10-03T09:15:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-whip-pariyar-calls-on-government-to-halt-dozer-development-in-the-himalayas/9c74bc40.png RSP Whip Pariyar Calls on Government to Halt ‘Dozer Development’ in the Himalayas Rastriya Swatantra Party whip Prakash Chandra Pariyar urged the government to stop development work he said was damaging Himalayan trekking routes, natural sites and environmental balance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-to-swear-in-33-nominated-central-committee-members-today 2026-10-03T09:15:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cpn-uml-to-swear-in-33-nominated-central-committee-members-today/910d8d1d.png CPN-UML to Swear In 33 Nominated Central Committee Members Today CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli will administer the oath to 33 newly nominated central committee members at the party's Chyasal office in Kathmandu at 3 pm. https://patrukar.com/en/news/injured-flydubai-pilot-smit-machchar-moved-to-uae-after-treatment-in-saudi-arabia 2026-10-03T09:15:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/injured-flydubai-pilot-smit-machchar-moved-to-uae-after-treatment-in-saudi-arabia/add2e2b0.png Injured Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchar Moved to UAE After Treatment in Saudi Arabia Flydubai captain Smit Machchar has been transferred from a hospital in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, to the UAE after receiving medical clearance following a knife attack. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-raises-concern-among-mustang-apple-farmers 2026-10-03T09:16:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-raises-concern-among-mustang-apple-farmers/c52a0334.png Beni-Jomsom Road Blockade Raises Concern Among Mustang Apple Farmers Mustang apple farmers and traders fear road closures caused by floods, landslides and river cutting will delay produce during the peak pre-Dashain season. https://patrukar.com/en/news/strike-by-contract-workers-halts-production-at-government-herbal-company 2026-10-03T09:16:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/strike-by-contract-workers-halts-production-at-government-herbal-company/995420ef.png Strike by Contract Workers Halts Production at Government Herbal Company Monthly wage workers at Jadibuti Utpadan tatha Prashodhan Company Limited in Koteshwor have been protesting for 20 days, demanding social security benefits, festival allowances and implementation of a labour court decision. https://patrukar.com/en/news/election-commission-submits-annual-report-for-2082-83-to-president-paudel 2026-10-03T09:16:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/election-commission-submits-annual-report-for-2082-83-to-president-paudel/5fd4e54f.png Election Commission Submits Annual Report for 2082/83 to President Paudel Chief Election Commissioner Man Bahadur Karki presented the Election Commission’s annual report for fiscal year 2082/83 to President Ramchandra Paudel in Kathmandu on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-says-federal-parliament-has-not-become-weak 2026-10-03T09:16:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-says-federal-parliament-has-not-become-weak/cf426765.png Speaker Aryal Says Federal Parliament Has Not Become Weak Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal said the Federal Parliament remains strong and effective, with no decline in its dignity, pace of work or accountability. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-nepali-congress-central-members-lose-convention-delegate-elections 2026-10-03T09:16:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/two-nepali-congress-central-members-lose-convention-delegate-elections/5ff4f252.png Two Nepali Congress Central Members Lose Convention Delegate Elections Umesh Jung Rayamajhi and Sharada Devi Koirala were defeated in delegate elections held under the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bindu-kumar-thapa-and-son-saugat-elected-nepali-congress-convention-delegates 2026-10-03T09:16:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bindu-kumar-thapa-and-son-saugat-elected-nepali-congress-convention-delegates/4811cd16.png Bindu Kumar Thapa and Son Saugat Elected Nepali Congress Convention Delegates Gandaki Provincial Assembly member Bindu Kumar Thapa and his son Saugat have both been elected delegates to the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-student-protests-escalate-disrupting-classes-at-more-than-560-schools 2026-10-03T09:16:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/france-student-protests-escalate-disrupting-classes-at-more-than-560-schools/1e759b41.png France Student Protests Escalate, Disrupting Classes at More Than 560 Schools Student protests have spread across France, with fires and clashes reported outside schools and classes disrupted at more than 560 upper secondary schools. https://patrukar.com/en/news/house-of-representatives-unanimously-passes-national-forensic-science-laboratory-bill 2026-10-03T09:16:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/house-of-representatives-unanimously-passes-national-forensic-science-laboratory-bill/12296266.png House of Representatives Unanimously Passes National Forensic Science Laboratory Bill Nepal’s House of Representatives unanimously passed the National Forensic Science Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2083, on September 30, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/186-landless-families-in-dhanusha-receive-land-ownership-certificates 2026-10-03T09:16:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/186-landless-families-in-dhanusha-receive-land-ownership-certificates/772b839b.png 186 Landless Families in Dhanusha Receive Land Ownership Certificates The District Survey Office, Dhanusha, has issued land ownership certificates to 186 landless families in Bateshwar Rural Municipality after a nine-year delay. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-opens-national-electricity-transmission-line-to-private-sector 2026-10-03T09:16:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-opens-national-electricity-transmission-line-to-private-sector/ec8382c4.png Nepal Opens National Electricity Transmission Line to Private Sector Nepal has opened its national electricity transmission line to private-sector use, setting a wheeling charge of Rs 413,000 per megawatt. https://patrukar.com/en/news/heavy-snowfall-strands-41-nepalis-at-humla-s-hilsa-border 2026-10-03T09:16:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/heavy-snowfall-strands-41-nepalis-at-humla-s-hilsa-border/97e4c24d.png Heavy Snowfall Strands 41 Nepalis at Humla’s Hilsa Border Continuous rain and heavy snowfall have blocked the Hilsa-Taklakot route in Humla, leaving 41 Nepalis stranded and disrupting the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-700-arrested-at-jantar-mantar-protest-in-delhi 2026-10-03T09:16:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/more-than-700-arrested-at-jantar-mantar-protest-in-delhi/c95b8f1a.png More Than 700 Arrested at Jantar Mantar Protest in Delhi More than 700 people were reportedly arrested during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-gita-chaudhary-says-ministry-is-serious-about-fertilizer-management 2026-10-03T09:24:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-gita-chaudhary-says-ministry-is-serious-about-fertilizer-management/5f9c1e22.png Minister Gita Chaudhary Says Ministry Is Serious About Fertilizer Management Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary says committees are working to streamline chemical fertilizer supplies and establish clear procedures for organic fertilizer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/munkarna-thapa-appointed-chair-of-singha-durbar-vaidyakhana-development-committee 2026-10-03T10:00:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/munkarna-thapa-appointed-chair-of-singha-durbar-vaidyakhana-development-committee/6e752464.png Munkarna Thapa Appointed Chair of Singha Durbar Vaidyakhana Development Committee The Ministry of Health and Food Sanitation has appointed Munkarna Thapa to lead the Singha Durbar Vaidyakhana Development Committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kakarbhitta-laukahi-road-52-of-eastern-section-blacktopped 2026-10-03T10:00:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kakarbhitta-laukahi-road-52-of-eastern-section-blacktopped/81aac893.png Kakarbhitta-Laukahi Road: 52% of Eastern Section Blacktopped More than half of the eastern section of the Kakarbhitta-Laukahi road in Jhapa has been blacktopped under the Asian Highway project, with about four months left in the contract period. https://patrukar.com/en/news/luan-dre-pretorius-breaks-chris-gayle-s-t20-record-with-unbeaten-188 2026-10-03T10:00:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/luan-dre-pretorius-breaks-chris-gayle-s-t20-record-with-unbeaten-188/5bb11112.png Luan-dre Pretorius Breaks Chris Gayle’s T20 Record With Unbeaten 188 South Africa’s 20-year-old Luan-dre Pretorius scored 188 not out for the Titans against the Knights, surpassing Chris Gayle’s long-standing men’s T20 record of 175. https://patrukar.com/en/news/building-bill-proposes-housing-grants-of-up-to-rs-75-000-for-poor-citizens 2026-10-03T10:00:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/building-bill-proposes-housing-grants-of-up-to-rs-75-000-for-poor-citizens/197acb6f.png Building Bill Proposes Housing Grants of Up to Rs 75,000 for Poor Citizens The Building Bill, 2083, registered in Parliament, proposes housing grants of up to Rs 75,000 for poor and destitute citizens, shared by the federal and provincial governments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-sets-strict-code-of-conduct-for-15th-general-convention 2026-10-03T10:00:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-sets-strict-code-of-conduct-for-15th-general-convention/424bb8d5.png Nepali Congress Sets Strict Code of Conduct for 15th General Convention The Nepali Congress Central Election Committee has barred extravagant and physical campaigning ahead of the party’s 15th General Convention, scheduled to begin in Kathmandu on Ashoj 18. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-sets-up-health-desk-with-30-health-workers 2026-10-03T10:01:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-sets-up-health-desk-with-30-health-workers/50bd8db2.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Sets Up Health Desk with 30 Health Workers A health desk staffed by 30 health workers and supported by two ambulances has been set up at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention to assist delegates. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kshitij-poudel-appointed-chair-of-bharatpur-hospital-development-committee 2026-10-03T10:01:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kshitij-poudel-appointed-chair-of-bharatpur-hospital-development-committee/b4848f98.png Kshitij Poudel Appointed Chair of Bharatpur Hospital Development Committee Kshitij Poudel has been appointed chair of the Bharatpur Hospital Development Committee, with Nawaraj Timilsina and Anita Khadka named as members. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ba-ek-yoddha-enters-second-week-with-rs-11-1-million-in-gross-earnings 2026-10-03T10:06:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ba-ek-yoddha-enters-second-week-with-rs-11-1-million-in-gross-earnings/489f58b6.png Ba: Ek Yoddha Enters Second Week With Rs 11.1 Million in Gross Earnings The Nepali film Ba: Ek Yoddha, starring Divyadev Pant, earned Rs 11.1 million and drew 40,823 viewers in its first seven days in theatres. https://patrukar.com/en/news/irrigation-department-launches-groundwater-program-for-returning-migrant-youth 2026-10-03T10:12:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/irrigation-department-launches-groundwater-program-for-returning-migrant-youth/12b67b03.png Irrigation Department Launches Groundwater Program for Returning Migrant Youth The Department of Water Resources and Irrigation has introduced a special groundwater irrigation program to promote agricultural entrepreneurship among youth returning from foreign employment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-seize-more-than-1-102-kg-of-marijuana-in-siraha 2026-10-03T10:30:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/armed-police-seize-more-than-1-102-kg-of-marijuana-in-siraha/c370210d.png Armed Police Seize More Than 1,102 Kg of Marijuana in Siraha Armed Police Force Nepal seized a Bolero jeep and a motorcycle carrying more than 1,102 kilograms of marijuana in Siraha on Wednesday night. The driver and a suspected trader fled. https://patrukar.com/en/news/g7-agrees-to-release-100-million-barrels-of-oil-from-strategic-reserves 2026-10-03T10:42:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/g7-agrees-to-release-100-million-barrels-of-oil-from-strategic-reserves/ada6b5f3.png G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil From Strategic Reserves G7 nations have agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from strategic reserves over four months to ease supply concerns and rising fuel prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rahu-ghat-hydropower-structures-stall-beni-jomsom-road-reopening 2026-10-03T10:42:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rahu-ghat-hydropower-structures-stall-beni-jomsom-road-reopening/3a13d481.png Rahu Ghat Hydropower Structures Stall Beni–Jomsom Road Reopening Work to reopen the Beni–Jomsom road has been stalled for three days by hydropower structures and an electricity tower at Rahu Ghat, with officials estimating about seven more days to reopen the route. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flood-damaged-besisahar-chame-road-repairs-expected-to-take-about-a-week 2026-10-03T10:48:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/flood-damaged-besisahar-chame-road-repairs-expected-to-take-about-a-week/ec2f5131.png Flood-Damaged Besisahar–Chame Road Repairs Expected to Take About a Week Four days of continuous rainfall triggered floods, landslides and river cutting that damaged several sections of the Dumre–Besisahar–Chame road in Lamjung. https://patrukar.com/en/news/election-commission-consults-24-political-parties-on-electoral-reforms 2026-10-03T11:18:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/election-commission-consults-24-political-parties-on-electoral-reforms/f70bb720.png Election Commission Consults 24 Political Parties on Electoral Reforms Nepal’s Election Commission discussed voter participation, overseas voting, voter-roll accuracy and other electoral reforms with 24 political parties. https://patrukar.com/en/news/delhi-protest-calls-for-election-commissioner-gyanesh-kumar-s-resignation 2026-10-03T11:30:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/delhi-protest-calls-for-election-commissioner-gyanesh-kumar-s-resignation/6aa691ad.png Delhi Protest Calls for Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation A protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is set for Saturday, with demonstrators demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over the Election Commission’s work and voter-roll revision process. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-in-siraha-with-110-76-kg-of-cannabis-near-india-border 2026-10-03T11:42:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-arrested-in-siraha-with-110-76-kg-of-cannabis-near-india-border/a5a58588.png Three Arrested in Siraha With 110.76 Kg of Cannabis Near India Border Armed Police Force personnel arrested three people in Siraha and seized 110.76 kg of cannabis allegedly being carried towards the Indian border. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ganesh-parajuli-sworn-in-as-chair-of-parliamentary-climate-and-disaster-committee 2026-10-03T12:00:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ganesh-parajuli-sworn-in-as-chair-of-parliamentary-climate-and-disaster-committee/e54ae368.png Ganesh Parajuli Sworn in as Chair of Parliamentary Climate and Disaster Committee RSP lawmaker Ganesh Parajuli has taken the oath as chair of a 15-member parliamentary committee tasked with studying Himalayan climate impacts and the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli disaster. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ganesh-parajuli-elected-unopposed-as-chair-of-parliamentary-disaster-committee 2026-10-03T12:00:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ganesh-parajuli-elected-unopposed-as-chair-of-parliamentary-disaster-committee/87696324.png Ganesh Parajuli Elected Unopposed as Chair of Parliamentary Disaster Committee Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Ganesh Parajuli was selected to lead the 15-member Parliamentary Special Committee on Climate Change in the Himalayas and the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli Disaster. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-elected-aiib-vice-chair-as-finance-minister-wagle-returns-from-doha 2026-10-03T12:18:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-elected-aiib-vice-chair-as-finance-minister-wagle-returns-from-doha/863a0283.png Nepal Elected AIIB Vice-Chair as Finance Minister Wagle Returns from Doha Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle returned to Kathmandu after the AIIB annual meeting in Doha, where Nepal was elected as a vice-chair and he urged the bank to expand support for the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dr-sunil-sharma-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-03T12:30:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dr-sunil-sharma-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary/84ff8a92.png Dr Sunil Sharma Announces Bid for Nepali Congress General Secretary Dr Sunil Sharma has announced his candidacy for general secretary at the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention, calling for party transformation and closer ties with the public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/16-day-mahalakshmi-fast-concludes-with-rituals-in-kavrepalanchok 2026-10-03T12:30:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/16-day-mahalakshmi-fast-concludes-with-rituals-in-kavrepalanchok/0988022a.png 16-Day Mahalakshmi Fast Concludes with Rituals in Kavrepalanchok Devotees in Banepa, Kavrepalanchok, formally conclude the 16-day Mahalakshmi fast with religious rituals after daily worship and prayers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-sez-industries-export-goods-worth-rs-4-5-billion-in-seven-years 2026-10-03T12:30:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-sez-industries-export-goods-worth-rs-4-5-billion-in-seven-years/935587a0.png Nepal SEZ Industries Export Goods Worth Rs 4.5 Billion in Seven Years Industries in Nepal’s Special Economic Zones exported goods worth Rs 4.50 billion and produced goods worth Rs 3.18 billion from fiscal year 2076/77 to 2082/83, according to the Special Economic Zone Authority. https://patrukar.com/en/news/golden-marshi-paddy-fields-signal-approaching-harvest-in-jumla 2026-10-03T12:30:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/golden-marshi-paddy-fields-signal-approaching-harvest-in-jumla/703d5997.png Golden Marshi Paddy Fields Signal Approaching Harvest in Jumla Marshi paddy fields along the Tila and Hima rivers have turned golden and brown as harvest season approaches in Jumla. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-hosts-b2b-tourism-event-to-build-ties-with-northeast-india 2026-10-03T12:36:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pokhara-hosts-b2b-tourism-event-to-build-ties-with-northeast-india/5853930e.png Pokhara Hosts B2B Tourism Event to Build Ties With Northeast India Tourism and business representatives from Pokhara and Northeast India met at a B2B event aimed at promoting cooperation between the two regions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/global-life-expectancy-nearly-returns-to-pre-covid-19-level-who-says 2026-10-03T12:36:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/global-life-expectancy-nearly-returns-to-pre-covid-19-level-who-says/8de5e985.png Global Life Expectancy Nearly Returns to Pre-COVID-19 Level, WHO Says Global life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, nearly matching the 73.4 years recorded in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to WHO estimates. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nike-loses-ground-as-it-fights-to-defend-sportswear-market-dominance 2026-10-03T12:36:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nike-loses-ground-as-it-fights-to-defend-sportswear-market-dominance/4de670f1.png Nike Loses Ground as It Fights to Defend Sportswear Market Dominance Nike is facing declining sales, customer losses and a shrinking market share as it works through a difficult turnaround plan to defend its position in the global sportswear market. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kakarbhitta-laukahi-road-to-be-linked-to-international-road-network 2026-10-03T12:36:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kakarbhitta-laukahi-road-to-be-linked-to-international-road-network/1a86fea2.png Kakarbhitta–Laukahi Road to Be Linked to International Road Network The Kakarbhitta–Laukahi road section is being connected to the international road network, in a development described as significant for infrastructure and the economy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/everest-bank-signs-discount-deal-with-delhi-s-medanta-hospital 2026-10-03T12:37:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/everest-bank-signs-discount-deal-with-delhi-s-medanta-hospital/09cb2814.png Everest Bank Signs Discount Deal with Delhi's Medanta Hospital Everest Bank customers will receive concessions on health check-up services at Medanta Hospital (The Medicity) in New Delhi under a new agreement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sher-bahadur-deuba-and-arzu-rana-elected-nepali-congress-regional-delegates 2026-10-03T12:37:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sher-bahadur-deuba-and-arzu-rana-elected-nepali-congress-regional-delegates/abd90a74.png Sher Bahadur Deuba and Arzu Rana Elected Nepali Congress Regional Delegates Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and former Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana have been elected regional delegates for the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhojpur-farmers-turn-to-macadamia-nuts-for-commercial-farming 2026-10-03T12:37:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bhojpur-farmers-turn-to-macadamia-nuts-for-commercial-farming/78bb5eed.png Bhojpur Farmers Turn to Macadamia Nuts for Commercial Farming Farmers in Bhojpur district are expanding commercial macadamia nut cultivation because the crop suffers less damage from monkeys and fetches good market prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bill-to-guarantee-housing-for-low-income-families-registered-in-parliament 2026-10-03T12:37:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bill-to-guarantee-housing-for-low-income-families-registered-in-parliament/233e7e0f.png Bill to Guarantee Housing for Low-Income Families Registered in Parliament A bill registered in parliament proposes subsidised home loans for low-income families, with an initial payment of Rs 500,000 and monthly instalments of Rs 11,000 for up to 15 years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ajaybabu-shivakoti-to-contest-nepali-congress-general-secretary-post 2026-10-03T12:37:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ajaybabu-shivakoti-to-contest-nepali-congress-general-secretary-post/42106604.png Ajaybabu Shivakoti to Contest Nepali Congress General Secretary Post Nepali Congress leader Ajaybabu Shivakoti is preparing to contest for general secretary at the party’s 15th general convention, which begins Sunday at Khulamanch in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-rebel-candidate-dr-devraj-roka-appointed-bagmati-planning-commission-vice-chair 2026-10-03T12:37:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/uml-rebel-candidate-dr-devraj-roka-appointed-bagmati-planning-commission-vice-chair/f281a6c5.png UML-Rebel Candidate Dr Devraj Roka Appointed Bagmati Planning Commission Vice-Chair Dr Devraj Roka, who contested against UML’s official candidate in Udayapur-1, has been appointed vice-chair of the Bagmati Province Policy and Planning Commission on the party’s recommendation, prompting protests within UML in Udayapur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/top-political-leaders-to-attend-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-opening 2026-10-03T12:37:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/top-political-leaders-to-attend-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-opening/dc246bb2.png Top Political Leaders to Attend Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Opening Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane, CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli and Nepal Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal are scheduled to attend the Nepali Congress convention opening in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/laligurans-from-12-gaun-2-released-featuring-samir-and-krishu 2026-10-03T12:37:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/laligurans-from-12-gaun-2-released-featuring-samir-and-krishu/679997e6.png 'Laligurans' from '12 Gaun 2' Released, Featuring Samir and Krishu The romantic song 'Laligurans' from the film '12 Gaun 2' was released on Friday, featuring vocals by Shiv Pariyar and Sarohi Kumar and dance performances by Samir and Krishu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-metropolitan-city-to-send-official-correspondence-by-post 2026-10-03T12:37:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-metropolitan-city-to-send-official-correspondence-by-post/b776f2ee.png Kathmandu Metropolitan City to Send Official Correspondence by Post Kathmandu Metropolitan City has signed an agreement with the Gaushala Postal Office in Dillibazar to dispatch official correspondence through the postal service. https://patrukar.com/en/news/furkhekhola-alternative-road-to-close-for-five-hours 2026-10-03T12:37:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/furkhekhola-alternative-road-to-close-for-five-hours/a55f677e.png Furkhekhola Alternative Road to Close for Five Hours The alternative road at Furkhekhola, used as a diversion while work continues in the area, will be closed for five hours, according to reports published October 3, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/climate-victims-urge-nepal-to-prioritise-climate-justice-in-new-policy 2026-10-03T12:37:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/climate-victims-urge-nepal-to-prioritise-climate-justice-in-new-policy/ef61327a.png Climate Victims Urge Nepal to Prioritise Climate Justice in New Policy People affected by climate change are calling for Nepal’s new climate policy to prioritise accountability, community voices and responsibility for climate-related losses. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-oli-and-prachanda-to-share-stage-at-nepali-congress-convention 2026-10-03T12:37:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ravi-oli-and-prachanda-to-share-stage-at-nepali-congress-convention/309107f0.png Ravi, Oli and Prachanda to Share Stage at Nepali Congress Convention Ravi, Oli and Prachanda are set to participate in the Nepali Congress convention, bringing the three leaders together on one stage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shrawan-mukarung-releases-new-poetry-collection-in-kathmandu 2026-10-03T12:37:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/shrawan-mukarung-releases-new-poetry-collection-in-kathmandu/1eeb74ad.png Shrawan Mukarung Releases New Poetry Collection in Kathmandu Shrawan Mukarung's new poetry collection, "Aawaj Naipugne Meghko Ujyalo," has been released in Kathmandu, 16 years after his previous collection. https://patrukar.com/en/news/alternative-road-in-dhading-to-close-for-five-hours-for-maintenance 2026-10-03T12:37:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/alternative-road-in-dhading-to-close-for-five-hours-for-maintenance/789e4765.png Alternative Road in Dhading to Close for Five Hours for Maintenance Traffic on the Parewatar–Pipaltar–Adamtar–Belintar–Mastar road in Dhading will be halted for five hours today for maintenance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-arrested-in-kathmandu-for-selling-expired-food-with-fake-labels 2026-10-03T12:38:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/two-arrested-in-kathmandu-for-selling-expired-food-with-fake-labels/f1991c4b.png Two Arrested in Kathmandu for Selling Expired Food With Fake Labels Police and food quality officials arrested two men accused of selling expired and substandard food products with fake labels at a grocery store in Chandragiri, Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/third-patharishanishchare-gold-cup-kicks-off-in-morang 2026-10-03T12:38:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/third-patharishanishchare-gold-cup-kicks-off-in-morang/3c172afb.png Third Patharishanishchare Gold Cup Kicks Off in Morang The third edition of the International Invitational Patharishanishchare Gold Cup began in Morang on Saturday, with the host team facing UKFC in the opening match. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fraud-complaint-filed-over-sahara-nepal-cooperative-election-in-jhapa 2026-10-03T12:38:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/fraud-complaint-filed-over-sahara-nepal-cooperative-election-in-jhapa/cc5e6074.png Fraud Complaint Filed Over Sahara Nepal Cooperative Election in Jhapa A complaint alleging fraud in Sahara Nepal Saving and Credit Cooperative Society Ltd's election has been filed. The Koshi Province Cooperative Registrar and Training Office has asked the institution to respond within seven days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahakali-river-water-level-likely-to-rise-48-hour-alert-issued 2026-10-03T12:38:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mahakali-river-water-level-likely-to-rise-48-hour-alert-issued/54aec5ca.png Mahakali River Water Level Likely to Rise, 48-Hour Alert Issued Authorities issued a 48-hour alert on October 3, 2026, warning that the Mahakali River’s water level could rise and urging riverside residents to take precautions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/besisahar-chame-road-reopens-after-six-day-flood-and-landslide-blockage 2026-10-03T12:38:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/besisahar-chame-road-reopens-after-six-day-flood-and-landslide-blockage/7a64f01a.png Besisahar–Chame Road Reopens After Six-Day Flood and Landslide Blockage The Besisahar–Chame road has reopened to vehicles after floods and landslides blocked the route for six days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pratap-poudel-elected-unopposed-as-nepali-congress-convention-delegate-from-baglung 2026-10-03T12:59:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pratap-poudel-elected-unopposed-as-nepali-congress-convention-delegate-from-baglung/734659ec.png Pratap Poudel Elected Unopposed as Nepali Congress Convention Delegate from Baglung Pratap Poudel, chief political adviser to Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa, has been elected unopposed as an open-category delegate from Baglung Constituency No. 1 for the party's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/repair-begins-on-beni-jomsom-korala-road-after-damage-at-46-sites 2026-10-03T13:05:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/repair-begins-on-beni-jomsom-korala-road-after-damage-at-46-sites/6a1495cc.png Repair Begins on Beni-Jomsom-Korala Road After Damage at 46 Sites Maintenance has started from both Beni and Jomsom after floods, landslides and river cutting damaged 46 locations along the 202-kilometre road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/energy-minister-shrestha-directs-faster-budget-and-programme-implementation 2026-10-03T13:05:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/energy-minister-shrestha-directs-faster-budget-and-programme-implementation/89d8b7fe.png Energy Minister Shrestha Directs Faster Budget and Programme Implementation Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has directed subordinate bodies to speed up budget and programme implementation, citing low financial progress, and to advance energy projects. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulekhani-dam-safe-energy-minister-says-after-site-inspection 2026-10-03T13:11:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kulekhani-dam-safe-energy-minister-says-after-site-inspection/831667ed.png Kulekhani Dam Safe, Energy Minister Says After Site Inspection Energy Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha says the Kulekhani hydropower dam in Makwanpur is currently safe and in normal condition after heavy rainfall pushed the reservoir above its danger level. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-provide-meals-but-not-lodging-for-15th-general-convention-delegates 2026-10-03T13:17:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-to-provide-meals-but-not-lodging-for-15th-general-convention-delegates/775a6a60.png Nepali Congress to Provide Meals but Not Lodging for 15th General Convention Delegates The Nepali Congress will provide meals and snacks at Bhrikutimandap for around 7,700 delegates attending its 15th general convention, while delegates must arrange their own accommodation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-leader-radheshyam-pathak-s-11-family-members-selected-as-regional-delegates 2026-10-03T13:17:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-leader-radheshyam-pathak-s-11-family-members-selected-as-regional-delegates/4754611d.png Nepali Congress Leader Radheshyam Pathak’s 11 Family Members Selected as Regional Delegates Eleven members of Nepali Congress central member Radheshyam Pathak’s family, including Pathak, were unanimously selected as regional delegates at a ward convention in Nawalparasi (West). https://patrukar.com/en/news/clash-disrupts-nepali-congress-sunsari-4-convention-vote-counting-suspended 2026-10-03T13:35:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/clash-disrupts-nepali-congress-sunsari-4-convention-vote-counting-suspended/c2fb9281.png Clash Disrupts Nepali Congress Sunsari-4 Convention, Vote Counting Suspended A scuffle during voting at the Nepali Congress regional convention in Sunsari constituency no. 4 briefly halted the election process and led to the suspension of vote counting. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-pledges-legal-push-to-protect-newar-heritage 2026-10-03T13:41:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-pledges-legal-push-to-protect-newar-heritage/9083517b.png Speaker Aryal Pledges Legal Push to Protect Newar Heritage House Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal says he will initiate the development of laws to protect Newar language, art, culture and heritage in Lalitpur and across Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-police-chief-says-road-safety-is-everyone-s-responsibility 2026-10-03T13:59:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-police-chief-says-road-safety-is-everyone-s-responsibility/5492590c.png Kathmandu Police Chief Says Road Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility Kathmandu Valley Police Chief Sushil Singh Rathaur says reducing road accidents requires the joint effort of drivers, traffic police and citizens. https://patrukar.com/en/news/max-tiger-energy-drink-launches-dashain-dhamaka-offer-with-yamaha-bikes-and-proton-car 2026-10-03T14:05:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/max-tiger-energy-drink-launches-dashain-dhamaka-offer-with-yamaha-bikes-and-proton-car/addcb2df.png Max Tiger Energy Drink Launches Dashain Dhamaka Offer with Yamaha Bikes and Proton Car Max Tiger Energy Drink has announced its Dashain Dhamaka scheme, offering 36 Yamaha bikes and scooters and a Proton car as the bumper prize. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslides-block-road-leaving-kagbeni-quiet-during-sorha-shraddha 2026-10-03T14:14:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/landslides-block-road-leaving-kagbeni-quiet-during-sorha-shraddha/82604369.png Landslides Block Road, Leaving Kagbeni Quiet During Sorha Shraddha Kagbeni in Mustang has seen a sharp drop in pilgrims during Sorha Shraddha after heavy rainfall triggered landslides and blocked part of the Beni–Jomsom–Korala road. https://patrukar.com/en/news/monsoon-withdrawal-begins-in-western-nepal 2026-10-03T14:14:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/monsoon-withdrawal-begins-in-western-nepal/5c084f09.png Monsoon Withdrawal Begins in Western Nepal Nepal’s monsoon has begun withdrawing from western regions, with Sudurpashchim, Karnali and western Lumbini reported clear of monsoon conditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-suspected-in-separate-security-incidents-in-the-us-and-uk 2026-10-03T14:41:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/iran-suspected-in-separate-security-incidents-in-the-us-and-uk/3bfa47f5.png Iran Suspected in Separate Security Incidents in the US and UK Leaders in the United States and United Kingdom have suggested possible Iranian involvement in two security incidents, but no direct link had been publicly confirmed as of Friday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pakistan-s-exports-rise-17-6-percent-to-2-94-billion-in-september 2026-10-03T14:59:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pakistan-s-exports-rise-17-6-percent-to-2-94-billion-in-september/66107420.png Pakistan’s Exports Rise 17.6 Percent to $2.94 Billion in September Pakistan’s exports increased 17.6 percent year-on-year to $2.94 billion in September, while the trade deficit widened, preliminary data show. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bill-proposes-fines-of-up-to-rs-1-5-million-for-airline-overcharging 2026-10-03T15:11:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-bill-proposes-fines-of-up-to-rs-1-5-million-for-airline-overcharging/f26d769e.png Nepal Bill Proposes Fines of Up to Rs 1.5 Million for Airline Overcharging A bill before Nepal’s federal parliament proposes fines of up to Rs 1.5 million for airlines that charge passengers more than approved airfares, particularly during festivals, emergencies or disasters. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-recovers-about-rs-110-million-from-cooperative-loan-defaulters 2026-10-03T15:14:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/government-recovers-about-rs-110-million-from-cooperative-loan-defaulters/03bc4c0a.png Government Recovers About Rs 110 Million from Cooperative Loan Defaulters The Loan Recovery Tribunal office recovered about Rs 110 million from cooperative borrowers by Ashoj 15 of the current fiscal year through settlements and enforcement in 27 cases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/landslides-hit-kaligandaki-corridor-at-46-locations-disrupting-transport 2026-10-03T15:20:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/landslides-hit-kaligandaki-corridor-at-46-locations-disrupting-transport/1690b382.png Landslides Hit Kaligandaki Corridor at 46 Locations, Disrupting Transport Continuous rainfall since Ashoj 8 has triggered landslides and other damage at 46 locations along the Kaligandaki Corridor, disrupting transport and affecting the Korala route to the Nepal-China border. https://patrukar.com/en/news/un-releases-160-million-for-humanitarian-aid-in-12-crisis-hit-countries 2026-10-03T15:29:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/un-releases-160-million-for-humanitarian-aid-in-12-crisis-hit-countries/883a8015.png UN Releases $160 Million for Humanitarian Aid in 12 Crisis-Hit Countries The UN has released $160 million from its emergency fund to provide life-saving assistance to people affected by severe humanitarian crises in 12 countries and regions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/himalaya-airlines-launches-direct-kathmandu-hangzhou-flights 2026-10-03T15:35:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/himalaya-airlines-launches-direct-kathmandu-hangzhou-flights/0fc038f9.png Himalaya Airlines Launches Direct Kathmandu–Hangzhou Flights Himalaya Airlines has launched direct flights connecting Kathmandu and Hangzhou, with the service announced on October 1, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-begins-delegate-registration-for-15th-general-convention 2026-10-03T15:59:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-begins-delegate-registration-for-15th-general-convention/a9102284.png Nepali Congress Begins Delegate Registration for 15th General Convention The Nepali Congress began registering delegates for its 15th General Convention at the party office in Sanepa, with separate rooms arranged for each province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/floods-and-landslides-disrupt-schooling-for-1-000-students-in-baglung 2026-10-03T15:59:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/floods-and-landslides-disrupt-schooling-for-1-000-students-in-baglung/a7bb8763.png Floods and Landslides Disrupt Schooling for 1,000 Students in Baglung Flood and landslide damage in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-4 has disrupted education for around 1,000 students, damaging homes, school materials and a local school. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-beat-pakistan-to-win-asian-games-men-s-cricket-gold 2026-10-03T16:02:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-beat-pakistan-to-win-asian-games-men-s-cricket-gold/fdd985ea.png India Beat Pakistan to Win Asian Games Men’s Cricket Gold India defeated Pakistan in the final to claim the men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games, according to a report published October 3, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-extends-jitiya-festival-greetings-highlights-mutual-respect 2026-10-03T16:11:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-extends-jitiya-festival-greetings-highlights-mutual-respect/a7333fd1.png President Paudel Extends Jitiya Festival Greetings, Highlights Mutual Respect President Ramchandra Paudel wished happiness, peace and prosperity to Nepalis celebrating Jitiya, saying the festival promotes mutual respect, family unity and cultural diversity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-proposes-aviation-safety-bill-with-fines-of-up-to-rs-2-5-million 2026-10-03T16:20:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-proposes-aviation-safety-bill-with-fines-of-up-to-rs-2-5-million/307b9311.png Nepal Proposes Aviation Safety Bill With Fines of Up to Rs 2.5 Million A proposed bill would penalize airlines flying without insurance, fine unruly passengers and give technical inspectors authority to shut down airports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-airlines-needs-urgent-structural-reforms-tourism-minister-paudel-says 2026-10-03T16:20:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-airlines-needs-urgent-structural-reforms-tourism-minister-paudel-says/9e5c93e8.png Nepal Airlines Needs Urgent Structural Reforms, Tourism Minister Paudel Says Tourism Minister Khadakraj Paudel says Nepal Airlines is in an extremely fragile financial and managerial condition and that reforms must come before adding aircraft. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-arranges-kathmandu-hotels-for-15th-convention-delegates 2026-10-03T16:35:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-arranges-kathmandu-hotels-for-15th-convention-delegates/e41b5d8b.png Nepali Congress Arranges Kathmandu Hotels for 15th Convention Delegates The Nepali Congress has booked hotels across Kathmandu for delegates attending its 15th National Convention, which begins Sunday at Bhrikutimandap. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-pledges-legislation-to-protect-newar-heritage 2026-10-03T16:41:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-pledges-legislation-to-protect-newar-heritage/c5e2d81a.png Speaker Aryal Pledges Legislation to Protect Newar Heritage House Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal says laws will be introduced to safeguard Newar language, arts, culture and heritage, with particular focus on Lalitpur. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tribhuvan-university-makes-cctv-cameras-mandatory-at-all-annual-exam-centers 2026-10-03T16:41:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/tribhuvan-university-makes-cctv-cameras-mandatory-at-all-annual-exam-centers/d7a6135c.png Tribhuvan University Makes CCTV Cameras Mandatory at All Annual Exam Centers Tribhuvan University's Office of the Controller of Examinations has made CCTV cameras mandatory at all centers conducting annual examinations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-factions-prepare-rival-general-conventions 2026-10-03T16:47:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-factions-prepare-rival-general-conventions/0c6601d3.png Nepali Congress Factions Prepare Rival General Conventions Nepali Congress factions led by Gagan Kumar Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba are preparing separate general conventions amid a dispute that has reached the Supreme Court. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-central-committee-meeting-opens-with-distribution-of-jumla-apples 2026-10-03T16:50:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-central-committee-meeting-opens-with-distribution-of-jumla-apples/33dc1eb6.png RSP Central Committee Meeting Opens with Distribution of Jumla Apples The Rastriya Swatantra Party’s central committee meeting began at its Banasthali office on Saturday, with members receiving apples from Jumla. https://patrukar.com/en/news/monsoon-withdrawal-begins-in-nepal-starting-from-sudurpaschim 2026-10-03T16:50:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/monsoon-withdrawal-begins-in-nepal-starting-from-sudurpaschim/f88c5ce1.png Monsoon Withdrawal Begins in Nepal, Starting from Sudurpaschim Nepal's Meteorological Forecasting Division says this year's monsoon began withdrawing on October 3, with most of Sudurpaschim and Karnali already affected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prakash-sharan-mahat-accuses-nepali-congress-leadership-of-rsp-isation 2026-10-03T17:32:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prakash-sharan-mahat-accuses-nepali-congress-leadership-of-rsp-isation/2b531788.png Prakash Sharan Mahat Accuses Nepali Congress Leadership of ‘RSP-isation’ Nepali Congress leader Prakash Sharan Mahat says the party leadership is weakening its ideology and institutions while pursuing personality-centred politics. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-says-education-must-build-responsible-citizens 2026-10-03T17:47:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-says-education-must-build-responsible-citizens/59538565.png President Paudel Says Education Must Build Responsible Citizens At St. Xavier's School's 75th anniversary ceremony in Lalitpur, President Ram Chandra Paudel called for education that develops knowledge, character and civic responsibility. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stage-construction-begins-at-kathmandu-s-khulamanch-for-nepali-congress-15th-convention 2026-10-03T17:47:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/stage-construction-begins-at-kathmandu-s-khulamanch-for-nepali-congress-15th-convention/587a2eb7.png Stage Construction Begins at Kathmandu’s Khulamanch for Nepali Congress 15th Convention Stage construction and other preparations are underway at Khulamanch in Kathmandu for the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-province-to-screen-for-skin-diseases-in-all-districts 2026-10-03T17:47:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lumbini-province-to-screen-for-skin-diseases-in-all-districts/b2a1c241.png Lumbini Province to Screen for Skin Diseases in All Districts Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya says a province-wide screening campaign will prioritise identifying and treating leprosy cases. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-women-s-chamber-to-launch-chamber-bazar-in-kathmandu-on-october-3 2026-10-03T17:50:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-women-s-chamber-to-launch-chamber-bazar-in-kathmandu-on-october-3/07898723.png Nepal Women’s Chamber to Launch Chamber Bazar in Kathmandu on October 3 The Chamber Bazar will showcase food grains, clothing and handicrafts, with the aim of promoting products made by women entrepreneurs and expanding trade. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gyanendra-shahi-thanks-rabi-lamichhane-for-promoting-jumla-apples 2026-10-03T18:02:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gyanendra-shahi-thanks-rabi-lamichhane-for-promoting-jumla-apples/a64edf1d.png Gyanendra Shahi Thanks Rabi Lamichhane for Promoting Jumla Apples Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi praised chairman Rabi Lamichhane for distributing Jumla apples and urged the government to curb apple imports to support local farmers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-in-kailali-after-police-officers-assaulted-over-smuggled-goods 2026-10-03T18:02:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-arrested-in-kailali-after-police-officers-assaulted-over-smuggled-goods/3c3cf827.png Three Arrested in Kailali After Police Officers Assaulted Over Smuggled Goods Three people were arrested in Bhajani Municipality, Kailali, after two police officers were assaulted while trying to seize illegal goods brought from India on a motorcycle. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aloft-kathmandu-thamel-named-nepal-s-leading-hotel-2026 2026-10-03T18:11:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/aloft-kathmandu-thamel-named-nepal-s-leading-hotel-2026/31469474.png Aloft Kathmandu Thamel Named Nepal’s Leading Hotel 2026 Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has won the Nepal’s Leading Hotel 2026 title at the World Travel Awards. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-shrestha-urges-nea-staff-to-improve-electricity-service-delivery 2026-10-03T18:11:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-shrestha-urges-nea-staff-to-improve-electricity-service-delivery/91130889.png Minister Shrestha Urges NEA Staff to Improve Electricity Service Delivery Energy Minister Birajbhakta Shrestha has directed Nepal Electricity Authority employees to make electricity services more effective, efficient and consumer-focused. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-imposes-strict-code-of-conduct-for-15th-general-convention-candidates 2026-10-03T18:17:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-imposes-strict-code-of-conduct-for-15th-general-convention-candidates/ddea7004.png Nepali Congress Imposes Strict Code of Conduct for 15th General Convention Candidates The Nepali Congress Central Election Committee has issued a four-point code of conduct for candidates and aspirants, warning of action for violations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-says-jitiya-festival-promotes-harmony-and-family-unity 2026-10-03T18:17:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-says-jitiya-festival-promotes-harmony-and-family-unity/751825c6.png President Paudel Says Jitiya Festival Promotes Harmony and Family Unity President Ramchandra Paudel said Jitiya promotes mutual respect, harmony, family unity and respect for women while helping preserve Nepal’s cultural traditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/geologists-begin-field-study-of-landslide-areas-in-myagdi 2026-10-03T18:17:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/geologists-begin-field-study-of-landslide-areas-in-myagdi/0501c285.png Geologists Begin Field Study of Landslide Areas in Myagdi A team led by Nepal Geological Society President Bhaskar Khatiwada is studying landslide-prone sites above Khareni Kholsa, Khoriya Pakho and Campus Chowk that threaten Beni Bazaar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/latvia-holds-parliamentary-election-amid-security-and-cost-of-living-concerns 2026-10-03T18:35:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/latvia-holds-parliamentary-election-amid-security-and-cost-of-living-concerns/64208b76.png Latvia Holds Parliamentary Election Amid Security and Cost-of-Living Concerns Latvians are voting in a parliamentary election shaped by concerns over neighbouring Russia and rising living costs, with the latest SKDS poll putting the centre-right United List in the lead. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ramjivi-panth-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-03T18:35:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ramjivi-panth-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/c801f823.png 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/open-graph/blog/global-food-prices-rise-again-as-sugar-jumps-6-1-percent-un-says/a4f9bdd1.png 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/open-graph/blog/third-himalayan-tattoo-summit-opens-in-lalitpur/9874327d.png Third Himalayan Tattoo Summit Opens in Lalitpur The third Himalayan Tattoo Summit has opened at the Majestic Grand in Lalitpur, bringing together more than 100 tattoo artists from Nepal and India. https://patrukar.com/en/news/how-narayani-river-flooding-is-monitored-through-hydrological-stations 2026-10-03T18:36:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/how-narayani-river-flooding-is-monitored-through-hydrological-stations/c1c45569.png How Narayani River Flooding Is Monitored Through Hydrological Stations The Narayani Basin Field Office monitors river and stream water levels through 18 hydrological stations, using the data to analyse conditions and disseminate early warnings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/car-strikes-crowd-in-newcastle-australia-injuring-10-driver-arrested 2026-10-03T18:36:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/car-strikes-crowd-in-newcastle-australia-injuring-10-driver-arrested/9c03f383.png Car Strikes Crowd in Newcastle, Australia, Injuring 10; Driver Arrested Ten people were injured after a car struck a crowd that included rugby team supporters in Newcastle, New South Wales. Police said the driver was arrested. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-road-safety-bill-proposes-controls-on-vehicle-modifications-and-safety-gear 2026-10-03T18:36:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-road-safety-bill-proposes-controls-on-vehicle-modifications-and-safety-gear/c8d933cd.png Nepal’s Road Safety Bill Proposes Controls on Vehicle Modifications and Safety Gear Nepal’s Road Safety Bill, 2083, proposes giving the National Road Safety Council powers to monitor vehicle modifications and related activities, alongside tighter controls on substandard helmets and seatbelts. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-candidate-nominations-scheduled-for-monday 2026-10-03T18:36:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-candidate-nominations-scheduled-for-monday/84168143.png Nepali Congress Convention Candidate Nominations Scheduled for Monday Candidate nominations for the Nepali Congress convention are scheduled for Monday, according to reports by Nepal Samaya and Thaha Khabar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-sets-rs-3-500-registration-fee-for-convention-delegates 2026-10-03T18:36:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-sets-rs-3-500-registration-fee-for-convention-delegates/871f6a0a.png Nepali Congress Sets Rs 3,500 Registration Fee for Convention Delegates The Nepali Congress has set a registration fee of Rs 3,500 for each delegate attending its upcoming general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fuel-shortage-hampers-beni-jomsom-korla-road-repairs-in-myagdi 2026-10-03T18:36:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/fuel-shortage-hampers-beni-jomsom-korla-road-repairs-in-myagdi/a72d293a.png Fuel Shortage Hampers Beni-Jomsom-Korla Road Repairs in Myagdi A shortage of fuel is slowing repairs to the Myagdi section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korla road after heavy rainfall and landslides made the route impassable. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-bikram-neupane-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-03T18:38:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prachanda-bikram-neupane-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-central-member/9060de8e.png Prachanda Bikram Neupane Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Central Member Prachanda Bikram Neupane says he will contest for central member at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/maitidevi-temple-in-kathmandu-gets-a-makeover-ahead-of-dashain 2026-10-03T18:38:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/maitidevi-temple-in-kathmandu-gets-a-makeover-ahead-of-dashain/291776f5.png Maitidevi Temple in Kathmandu Gets a Makeover Ahead of Dashain Cleaning, painting and beautification work is underway at Maitidevi Temple in Kathmandu ahead of Dashain, with decorative lights planned after the painting is complete. https://patrukar.com/en/news/repairs-begin-on-flood-damaged-220kv-transmission-line-in-myagdi 2026-10-03T18:38:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/repairs-begin-on-flood-damaged-220kv-transmission-line-in-myagdi/6b1deb73.png Repairs Begin on Flood-Damaged 220kV Transmission Line in Myagdi Repair work has begun on the flood-damaged Dana-Khurkot transmission line after the Kaligandaki River brought down four towers in Myagdi, disrupting electricity supply to affected areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-open-15th-general-convention-at-kathmandu-s-tundikhel 2026-10-03T18:38:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-to-open-15th-general-convention-at-kathmandu-s-tundikhel/40dadd74.png Nepali Congress to Open 15th General Convention at Kathmandu’s Tundikhel The Nepali Congress will begin its 15th General Convention at Tundikhel in Kathmandu, a historic venue linked to BP Koirala and the 2046 BS People’s Movement. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-to-face-brazil-in-historic-senior-men-s-friendly-in-kolkata 2026-10-03T18:38:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-to-face-brazil-in-historic-senior-men-s-friendly-in-kolkata/44331027.png India to Face Brazil in Historic Senior Men's Friendly in Kolkata India will meet five-time World Cup champions Brazil in their first-ever senior men's international football match against each other on Saturday at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/taiwan-receives-us-f-16v-fighter-jets-amid-chinese-pressure 2026-10-03T18:38:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/taiwan-receives-us-f-16v-fighter-jets-amid-chinese-pressure/cc11c6c2.png Taiwan Receives US F-16V Fighter Jets Amid Chinese Pressure Taiwan has taken delivery of US-made F-16V fighter jets as it seeks to strengthen its air defenses amid pressure and military threats from China. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-calls-for-review-of-madhes-politics 2026-10-03T18:39:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kulman-ghising-calls-for-review-of-madhes-politics/ff3b8792.png Kulman Ghising Calls for Review of Madhes Politics Ujyaalo Nepal Party chairman Kulman Ghising says parties that have raised Madhes issues should assess their achievements and shortcomings and move forward as a national force. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nic-asia-bank-enables-apple-pay-and-google-pay-payments-in-nepal 2026-10-03T18:39:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nic-asia-bank-enables-apple-pay-and-google-pay-payments-in-nepal/abf0038c.png NIC Asia Bank Enables Apple Pay and Google Pay Payments in Nepal NIC Asia Bank says merchants connected to its Cybersource payment gateway can now accept Apple Pay and Google Pay payments, a first in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ukraine-receives-2-9-billion-in-economic-support-from-eu 2026-10-03T18:39:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ukraine-receives-2-9-billion-in-economic-support-from-eu/c49867ed.png Ukraine Receives €2.9 Billion in Economic Support from EU Ukraine has received €2.9 billion in European Union economic support to help maintain stability, fund priority spending and support recovery, modernization and reforms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahendra-mahak-s-debut-story-collection-khadaama-released-in-kathmandu 2026-10-03T18:39:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mahendra-mahak-s-debut-story-collection-khadaama-released-in-kathmandu/2a78c100.png Mahendra Mahak’s Debut Story Collection ‘Khadaama’ Released in Kathmandu Writer Mahendra Mahak’s first story collection, ‘Khadaama’, has been launched in Kathmandu. Critics said the book portrays the lives and struggles of Nepali migrant workers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahar-unveils-nepali-congress-reform-agenda 2026-10-03T18:39:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mahar-unveils-nepali-congress-reform-agenda/f3bfbebc.png Mahar Unveils Nepali Congress Reform Agenda Mahar, an aspirant for the Nepali Congress general secretary post, has made public an agenda focused on party transformation and organisational reform. https://patrukar.com/en/news/monsoon-begins-withdrawing-from-western-nepal 2026-10-03T18:39:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/monsoon-begins-withdrawing-from-western-nepal/414c346e.png Monsoon Begins Withdrawing From Western Nepal Reports published on October 3 say the monsoon has begun its seasonal retreat from parts of western Nepal, though the affected areas and timeline for a full withdrawal remain unspecified. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tirtha-lama-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-committee 2026-10-03T18:39:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/tirtha-lama-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-committee/950711f3.png Tirtha Lama Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Committee Tirtha Lama has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Nepali Congress central committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oman-had-barred-flydubai-co-pilot-from-flying-reports-say 2026-10-03T18:42:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/oman-had-barred-flydubai-co-pilot-from-flying-reports-say/f7de3e5f.png Oman Had Barred Flydubai Co-Pilot From Flying, Reports Say Reports say the Flydubai co-pilot involved in an incident on a flight heading toward Israel had previously been barred from flying in Oman over unspecified concerns. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-bill-proposes-ban-on-slaughterhouses-and-waste-dumping-near-airports 2026-10-03T18:42:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-bill-proposes-ban-on-slaughterhouses-and-waste-dumping-near-airports/176a4475.png Nepal Bill Proposes Ban on Slaughterhouses and Waste Dumping Near Airports A bill presented in Nepal’s federal parliament proposes prohibiting slaughterhouses and waste dumping within three kilometres of airports to reduce bird and wildlife strike risks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/former-lospa-lumbini-chief-objects-to-jsp-nepal-merger-event 2026-10-03T18:42:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/former-lospa-lumbini-chief-objects-to-jsp-nepal-merger-event/647c9459.png Former LoSPA Lumbini Chief Objects to JSP Nepal Merger Event Santosh Kumar Pandey has called the planned JSP Nepal Lumbini Province programme a one-sided move and demanded that it be stopped. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-assigns-district-representatives-for-hami-aum-dai-chhaum-campaign 2026-10-03T18:46:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rastriya-swatantra-party-assigns-district-representatives-for-hami-aum-dai-chhaum-campaign/4a807b5f.png Rastriya Swatantra Party Assigns District Representatives for ‘Hamī Āum̐dai Chhaum̐’ Campaign Rastriya Swatantra Party has assigned leaders to districts for its ‘Hamī Āum̐dai Chhaum̐’ campaign, which is set to begin on Asoj 20. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-isps-to-withdraw-cheap-low-speed-internet-packages-from-ashoj-19 2026-10-03T18:46:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-isps-to-withdraw-cheap-low-speed-internet-packages-from-ashoj-19/80ec7a9c.png Nepal ISPs to Withdraw Cheap, Low-Speed Internet Packages from Ashoj 19 ISPAN says low-cost, low-speed internet packages will no longer be available from Ashoj 19, citing rising costs and inflation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gandaki-cm-pandey-seeks-federal-funds-to-reopen-flood-damaged-roads-before-dashain 2026-10-03T18:46:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gandaki-cm-pandey-seeks-federal-funds-to-reopen-flood-damaged-roads-before-dashain/cf99f095.png Gandaki CM Pandey Seeks Federal Funds to Reopen Flood-Damaged Roads Before Dashain Gandaki Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey has urged the federal government to provide resources to repair flood- and landslide-damaged highways and strategic roads before Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lamichhane-foundation-donates-rs-10-7-million-to-bhotekoshi-flood-victims 2026-10-03T18:46:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lamichhane-foundation-donates-rs-10-7-million-to-bhotekoshi-flood-victims/e813547e.png Lamichhane Foundation Donates Rs 10.7 Million to Bhotekoshi Flood Victims The UK-registered Lamichhane Foundation deposited £51,727 into the Nepali Embassy in London’s bank account to support families affected by Bhotekoshi River flooding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-arrested-in-kathmandu-over-rs-3-489-million-foreign-employment-fraud 2026-10-03T18:47:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/four-arrested-in-kathmandu-over-rs-3-489-million-foreign-employment-fraud/120e27c0.png Four Arrested in Kathmandu Over Rs 3.489 Million Foreign Employment Fraud Police have arrested four people accused of collecting Rs 3.489 million from victims by promising jobs in the UK, Romania, Australia, Canada and Poland. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-bars-central-convention-candidates-from-provincial-and-district-polls 2026-10-03T19:30:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-bars-central-convention-candidates-from-provincial-and-district-polls/762336f4.png Nepali Congress Bars Central Convention Candidates from Provincial and District Polls The Nepali Congress has decided that candidates at the central level of its general convention cannot also contest elections for provincial and district committees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iea-members-release-325-million-barrels-from-strategic-reserves 2026-10-03T20:15:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/iea-members-release-325-million-barrels-from-strategic-reserves/19613b3c.png IEA Members Release 325 Million Barrels From Strategic Reserves International Energy Agency member countries have released 325 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products under a March pledge to make 400 million barrels available. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-house-of-representatives-completes-six-months-since-lawmakers-took-oath 2026-10-03T20:15:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-house-of-representatives-completes-six-months-since-lawmakers-took-oath/7e7717c5.png Nepal House of Representatives Completes Six Months Since Lawmakers Took Oath Six months have passed since lawmakers elected on Falgun 21 took the oath of office. The House's first monsoon session ended at midnight on Friday after a period marked by walkouts, scuffles and a public embrace. https://patrukar.com/en/news/film-director-min-bahadur-bham-to-contest-nepali-congress-vice-general-secretary-post 2026-10-03T20:15:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/film-director-min-bahadur-bham-to-contest-nepali-congress-vice-general-secretary-post/87a75ee7.png Film Director Min Bahadur Bham to Contest Nepali Congress Vice-General Secretary Post Director of Kalopothi Min Bahadur Bham says he will run for Nepali Congress vice-general secretary from the backward region at the party's 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-triggers-fuel-shortage-in-mustang 2026-10-03T20:18:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/beni-jomsom-road-blockade-triggers-fuel-shortage-in-mustang/f48b8303.png Beni-Jomsom Road Blockade Triggers Fuel Shortage in Mustang Floods, landslides and river cutting have kept the Beni-Jomsom road blocked for six days, disrupting fuel supplies and development work in Mustang. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lalitpur-heritage-reconstruction-nearly-complete-mayor-says 2026-10-03T20:24:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lalitpur-heritage-reconstruction-nearly-complete-mayor-says/e834ba14.png Lalitpur Heritage Reconstruction Nearly Complete, Mayor Says Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan says most heritage conservation and reconstruction work in Lalitpur is complete, with remaining sites about 95 percent finished. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dahal-calls-for-extending-uml-ncp-cooperation-to-local-elections 2026-10-03T20:24:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dahal-calls-for-extending-uml-ncp-cooperation-to-local-elections/a704a9a6.png Dahal Calls for Extending UML-NCP Cooperation to Local Elections Nepal Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged political cooperation with the UML to extend beyond provincial governments and continue through parliamentary debates and elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/international-conference-on-computing-science-and-engineering-begins-in-lalitpur 2026-10-03T20:33:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/international-conference-on-computing-science-and-engineering-begins-in-lalitpur/bb57d82f.png International Conference on Computing, Science and Engineering Begins in Lalitpur The third international conference organised by Nepal College of Information Technology opened at the Royal Tulip in Gwarko, with researchers from eight countries participating. https://patrukar.com/en/news/london-pashupatinath-temple-donates-rs-5-million-to-nepal-flood-victims 2026-10-03T20:57:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/london-pashupatinath-temple-donates-rs-5-million-to-nepal-flood-victims/6837a477.png London Pashupatinath Temple Donates Rs 5 Million to Nepal Flood Victims The Pashupatinath Temple Management Committee in London has donated Rs 5 million to support flood relief efforts in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-appoints-department-heads-forms-local-election-candidate-selection-committee 2026-10-03T21:15:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-appoints-department-heads-forms-local-election-candidate-selection-committee/39243848.png RSP Appoints Department Heads, Forms Local Election Candidate Selection Committee Rastriya Swatantra Party has appointed officials to its central departments and formed a committee to select candidates for upcoming local elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-forms-central-committee-to-select-local-election-candidates 2026-10-03T21:15:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-forms-central-committee-to-select-local-election-candidates/ab26922e.png RSP Forms Central Committee to Select Local Election Candidates The Rastriya Swatantra Party has formed a central committee to select candidates for the upcoming local elections, with all seven provinces represented. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traders-return-to-flood-ravaged-narayani-riverbank-in-chitwan 2026-10-03T21:27:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/traders-return-to-flood-ravaged-narayani-riverbank-in-chitwan/a977a138.png Traders Return to Flood-Ravaged Narayani Riverbank in Chitwan Traders have begun returning to the banks of the Narayani River in Chitwan after floodwaters receded and the river returned to its normal flow. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-invites-sher-bahadur-deuba-as-chief-guest-to-15th-general-convention 2026-10-03T22:15:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-invites-sher-bahadur-deuba-as-chief-guest-to-15th-general-convention/eb0b8dda.png Nepali Congress Invites Sher Bahadur Deuba as Chief Guest to 15th General Convention A Nepali Congress delegation led by General Secretary Yogendra Chaudhary left an invitation for former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba after failing to meet him at his residence. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janamat-party-s-second-general-convention-begins-with-ck-raut-as-sole-chair-candidate 2026-10-03T22:29:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/janamat-party-s-second-general-convention-begins-with-ck-raut-as-sole-chair-candidate/45f7186a.png Janamat Party’s Second General Convention Begins with CK Raut as Sole Chair Candidate The Janamat Party’s second general convention began on Saturday, with Dr. Chandra Kant (CK) Raut the sole candidate for party chair. Competition is expected for other positions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kaski-police-take-action-against-882-loud-modified-motorcycles 2026-10-03T23:00:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kaski-police-take-action-against-882-loud-modified-motorcycles/cdb900c3.png Kaski Police Take Action Against 882 Loud Modified Motorcycles Kaski Police say they have taken action against 882 motorcycles with modified, loud exhausts under Operation 365, with 36 riders taken into custody. https://patrukar.com/en/news/up-to-1-million-people-expected-to-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain 2026-10-04T00:03:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/up-to-1-million-people-expected-to-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain/c8ed3bb3.png Up to 1 Million People Expected to Leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain A study estimates that 600,000 to 1 million travellers will leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, requiring around 65,000 vehicles. Stakeholders say preparations are underway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-says-rsp-ready-to-accept-balendra-shah-as-prime-minister-for-five-years 2026-10-04T00:33:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ravi-lamichhane-says-rsp-ready-to-accept-balendra-shah-as-prime-minister-for-five-years/70dd9ab2.png Ravi Lamichhane Says RSP Ready to Accept Balendra Shah as Prime Minister for Five Years Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Ravi Lamichhane says the party is prepared to run the government under senior leader Balendra Shah’s leadership for the next five years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-private-sector-calls-for-investment-friendly-environment-not-subsidies 2026-10-04T00:33:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-private-sector-calls-for-investment-friendly-environment-not-subsidies/d2538888.png Nepal’s Private Sector Calls for Investment-Friendly Environment, Not Subsidies Industrialists and businesspeople in Butwal say policy stability, affordable financing and investment security are more important than subsidies and protection to revive the economy. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-invites-sher-bahadur-deuba-to-nepali-congress-convention 2026-10-04T00:33:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-invites-sher-bahadur-deuba-to-nepali-congress-convention/367499b5.png Gagan Thapa Invites Sher Bahadur Deuba to Nepali Congress Convention Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has formally invited former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba to attend the party's upcoming general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-forms-committee-to-select-candidates-for-local-elections 2026-10-04T00:33:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-forms-committee-to-select-candidates-for-local-elections/001408c4.png RSP Forms Committee to Select Candidates for Local Elections The Rastriya Swatantra Party has formed a committee to select candidates for local levels ahead of the upcoming local elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-focuses-on-policy-statute-amendment-and-structural-reform 2026-10-04T00:34:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-focuses-on-policy-statute-amendment-and-structural-reform/412f455f.png Nepali Congress Convention Focuses on Policy, Statute Amendment and Structural Reform Policy revision, amendment of the Nepali Congress statute and structural reform are the main agenda items at the party convention, according to reports. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-calls-for-technology-driven-curriculum-at-st-xavier-s-75th-anniversary 2026-10-04T00:34:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-calls-for-technology-driven-curriculum-at-st-xavier-s-75th-anniversary/2f77e1af.png President Paudel Calls for Technology-Driven Curriculum at St Xavier’s 75th Anniversary President Ramchandra Paudel has urged schools to use more technology and update curricula and teaching methods to meet changing times. https://patrukar.com/en/news/traders-return-to-flood-ravaged-narayani-riverbank 2026-10-04T00:34:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/traders-return-to-flood-ravaged-narayani-riverbank/4a60daf3.png Traders Return to Flood-Ravaged Narayani Riverbank Traders have begun resuming business along the Narayani River after flooding transformed its riverbank into a barren floodplain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/geologists-begin-field-study-of-landslide-prone-areas-in-myagdi 2026-10-04T00:34:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/geologists-begin-field-study-of-landslide-prone-areas-in-myagdi/9838c350.png Geologists Begin Field Study of Landslide-Prone Areas in Myagdi A team led by Nepal Geological Society President Bhaskar Khatiwada has begun an on-site study of landslide-affected areas in Myagdi district, coordinated by NDRRMA. https://patrukar.com/en/news/summer-love-stage-adaptation-opens-in-biratnagar 2026-10-04T00:34:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/summer-love-stage-adaptation-opens-in-biratnagar/7882408b.png ‘Summer Love’ Stage Adaptation Opens in Biratnagar Kathmandu Theatre has begun staging a play based on Subin Bhattarai’s popular novel ‘Summer Love’ at Birendra Sabha Griha in Biratnagar. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-wins-first-asian-games-football-medal-in-28-years 2026-10-04T00:36:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/china-wins-first-asian-games-football-medal-in-28-years/c2fd5c56.png China Wins First Asian Games Football Medal in 28 Years China beat Uzbekistan on penalties after a 2-2 draw to claim bronze and its first Asian Games football medal in 28 years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-begins-today 2026-10-04T06:30:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-begins-today/90ceb12d.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Begins Today The Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention begins today, with parking arrangements made for vehicles at designated locations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-new-canopy-bridges-planned-for-monkeys-along-narayanghat-butwal-road 2026-10-04T06:30:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/two-new-canopy-bridges-planned-for-monkeys-along-narayanghat-butwal-road/568af928.png Two New Canopy Bridges Planned for Monkeys Along Narayanghat–Butwal Road Two overhead canopy bridges are planned in the jungle along the Narayanghat–Butwal section of the East–West Highway in Nawalparasi, providing crossings for monkeys. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ten-lamjung-destinations-to-consider-for-dashain-holidays 2026-10-04T06:30:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ten-lamjung-destinations-to-consider-for-dashain-holidays/53359495.png Ten Lamjung Destinations to Consider for Dashain Holidays Pradesh Khabar and Ratopati have highlighted ten places in Lamjung for Dashain travel, pointing to the district’s mix of mountain, nature, cultural, historical and religious attractions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sasmit-pokharel-inspects-deukhuri-international-cricket-stadium 2026-10-04T06:30:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-sasmit-pokharel-inspects-deukhuri-international-cricket-stadium/4b7e236f.png Minister Sasmit Pokharel Inspects Deukhuri International Cricket Stadium Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel inspected Deukhuri International Cricket Stadium in Dang on Saturday, focusing on preparations for the upcoming 10th National Games. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hpv-vaccine-reaches-2-548-girls-in-tanahun-district 2026-10-04T07:12:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/hpv-vaccine-reaches-2-548-girls-in-tanahun-district/f66d10f0.png HPV Vaccine Reaches 2,548 Girls in Tanahun District A total of 2,548 adolescent girls in Tanahun received the HPV vaccine during a campaign conducted at schools and vaccination centres across all ten local levels. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cockroach-janata-party-announces-nationwide-protest-demands-election-chief-s-resignation 2026-10-04T07:36:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cockroach-janata-party-announces-nationwide-protest-demands-election-chief-s-resignation/7d7466f7.png Cockroach Janata Party Announces Nationwide Protest, Demands Election Chief’s Resignation Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke says a nationwide protest will begin October 2, calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and a criminal case against him. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-registers-federal-civil-service-bill-in-parliament 2026-10-04T08:30:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/government-registers-federal-civil-service-bill-in-parliament/c60ac481.png Government Registers Federal Civil Service Bill in Parliament Nepal’s government has registered the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2083 BS, with the Federal Parliament Secretariat in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prathima-gautam-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-co-general-secretary 2026-10-04T08:48:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prathima-gautam-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-co-general-secretary/5f624956.png Prathima Gautam Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Co-General Secretary Nepali Congress central member Prathima Gautam has announced her candidacy for central co-general secretary at the party’s upcoming 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jitiya-festival-celebrated-across-tarai-madhesh-and-mithila 2026-10-04T09:00:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/jitiya-festival-celebrated-across-tarai-madhesh-and-mithila/c1fafeda.png Jitiya Festival Celebrated Across Tarai-Madhesh and Mithila Women from Tharu, Maithil, Madhesi and Bhojpuri communities are observing Jitiya with fasting and prayers for their children's well-being. https://patrukar.com/en/news/houthis-claim-drone-and-missile-attack-on-saudi-aramco-facility-near-riyadh 2026-10-04T09:12:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/houthis-claim-drone-and-missile-attack-on-saudi-aramco-facility-near-riyadh/b28ac52f.png Houthis Claim Drone and Missile Attack on Saudi Aramco Facility Near Riyadh Yemen's Houthi rebels say they targeted an Aramco oil processing facility near Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones, raising concerns about oil prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/180-industries-deregistered-in-jumla-in-fiscal-year-2082-83 2026-10-04T09:12:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/180-industries-deregistered-in-jumla-in-fiscal-year-2082-83/2ff66484.png 180 Industries Deregistered in Jumla in Fiscal Year 2082/83 Jumla recorded 180 industry cancellations in fiscal year 2082/83, while 188 industries were registered and 334 renewed, according to the district Industry and Consumer Protection Office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deepak-giri-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-04T09:30:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/deepak-giri-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president/df043e1a.png Deepak Giri Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Vice-President Former minister and Nepali Congress leader Deepak Giri has announced his candidacy for vice-president at the party’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sushil-bhatta-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-04T09:30:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sushil-bhatta-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/e8707c9e.png Sushil Bhatta Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Sushil Bhatta, a convention representative from Kathmandu Constituency No. 7, has announced his candidacy for central member in the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/two-more-monkey-canopy-bridges-planned-on-narayanghat-butwal-highway 2026-10-04T09:30:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/two-more-monkey-canopy-bridges-planned-on-narayanghat-butwal-highway/54ba385f.png Two More Monkey Canopy Bridges Planned on Narayanghat-Butwal Highway Two overhead bridges for monkeys are planned in forested areas between Kawasoti and Lakaha, and Chormara and Arunkhola, along the Narayanghat-Butwal Highway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepa-app-adds-more-than-10-new-tools-in-latest-update 2026-10-04T09:30:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepa-app-adds-more-than-10-new-tools-in-latest-update/cf2fd709.png Nepa App Adds More Than 10 New Tools in Latest Update Nepa App has added more than 10 tools, including functions for scanning and loan accounting, in an update aimed at making the app more useful for everyday tasks. https://patrukar.com/en/news/batulo-jun-teaser-released-featuring-anmol-kc-and-princy-khatiwada 2026-10-04T09:48:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/batulo-jun-teaser-released-featuring-anmol-kc-and-princy-khatiwada/068153f3.png ‘Batulo Jun’ Teaser Released, Featuring Anmol KC and Princy Khatiwada Sunrise Pictures has released the teaser for ‘Batulo Jun’, starring Anmol KC and Princy Khatiwada. The film is produced and directed by Bhuvan KC. https://patrukar.com/en/news/siddhartha-bank-daraz-offer-up-to-15-discount-for-dashain 2026-10-04T09:48:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/siddhartha-bank-daraz-offer-up-to-15-discount-for-dashain/52031937.png Siddhartha Bank, Daraz Offer Up to 15% Discount for Dashain Siddhartha Bank and Daraz have launched the 10.10 Dashain Dhamaka offer, giving eligible Visa cardholders up to 15% off purchases through the Daraz app from October 1 to 12, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-732-000-enrolled-in-health-insurance-in-sudurpaschim 2026-10-04T10:12:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/more-than-732-000-enrolled-in-health-insurance-in-sudurpaschim/9390e064.png More Than 732,000 Enrolled in Health Insurance in Sudurpaschim A total of 732,752 people in Sudurpaschim Province were enrolled in the health insurance scheme by the end of Bhadra, according to the Health Insurance Board’s provincial office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-shrestha-inspects-hetauda-dhalkebar-400-kv-transmission-line 2026-10-04T10:30:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-shrestha-inspects-hetauda-dhalkebar-400-kv-transmission-line/658b0d8f.png Minister Shrestha Inspects Hetauda-Dhalkebar 400 kV Transmission Line Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha inspected the Hetauda-Dhalkebar 400 kV substation and urged timely completion of towers on the long-delayed transmission line, which is expected to begin operating after Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-regulator-sets-wheeling-charge-opening-national-grid-to-private-access 2026-10-04T10:30:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-regulator-sets-wheeling-charge-opening-national-grid-to-private-access/a789401f.png Nepal Regulator Sets Wheeling Charge, Opening National Grid to Private Access The Electricity Regulatory Commission has set Nepal’s first transmission wheeling charge under the Open Access Directive, paving the way for private-sector access to the national grid. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-calls-for-uml-unity-and-election-readiness 2026-10-04T10:36:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/oli-calls-for-uml-unity-and-election-readiness/1fd5af79.png Oli Calls for UML Unity and Election Readiness CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has urged party cadres to set aside internal differences, strengthen the organization and prepare for upcoming elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bagmati-province-moves-shiva-circuit-project-into-implementation 2026-10-04T10:42:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bagmati-province-moves-shiva-circuit-project-into-implementation/b306342f.png Bagmati Province Moves Shiva Circuit Project Into Implementation Bagmati Province is advancing its Shiva Circuit project, which aims to connect sacred Shiva temples and Shaiva sites to promote religious tourism and encourage longer stays. https://patrukar.com/en/news/spain-restricts-travel-in-catalonia-as-heavy-rain-raises-flood-risk 2026-10-04T11:00:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/spain-restricts-travel-in-catalonia-as-heavy-rain-raises-flood-risk/c1d665fc.png Spain Restricts Travel in Catalonia as Heavy Rain Raises Flood Risk Authorities in Catalonia have restricted non-essential travel across 20 administrative areas after heavy rain increased the risk of flooding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shankar-tiwari-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary 2026-10-04T11:30:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/shankar-tiwari-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary/bfb53fe9.png Shankar Tiwari Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress General Secretary Youth leader Shankar Tiwari says he will contest for General Secretary at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention, citing a desire to protect and transform the party's thinking. https://patrukar.com/en/news/armed-police-seize-smuggled-goods-worth-rs-1-68-million-in-parsa-and-kanchanpur 2026-10-04T11:30:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/armed-police-seize-smuggled-goods-worth-rs-1-68-million-in-parsa-and-kanchanpur/63e11a8a.png Armed Police Seize Smuggled Goods Worth Rs 1.68 Million in Parsa and Kanchanpur The Armed Police Force seized goods worth about Rs 1.3 million in Parsa and Rs 380,000 in Kanchanpur in two separate anti-smuggling operations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-parking-arranged-at-multiple-locations 2026-10-04T11:30:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-parking-arranged-at-multiple-locations/ffd1e4f9.png Nepali Congress Convention: Parking Arranged at Multiple Locations Vehicles attending the Nepali Congress convention can use designated parking locations. Reports describe several sites and advise visitors to park in the designated areas. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-puts-investment-security-and-private-sector-at-center-of-economic-debate 2026-10-04T11:42:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-puts-investment-security-and-private-sector-at-center-of-economic-debate/cabdf2ed.png Nepali Congress Convention Puts Investment Security and Private Sector at Center of Economic Debate The Nepali Congress's 15th general convention has highlighted an open economy, private sector-led investment, investment security and stable tax policy as elements of the party's economic direction. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-uml-calls-parliamentary-party-meeting-in-kathmandu 2026-10-04T12:00:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cpn-uml-calls-parliamentary-party-meeting-in-kathmandu/4ff586e9.png CPN-UML Calls Parliamentary Party Meeting in Kathmandu The CPN-UML has called a parliamentary party meeting at its central office in Chyasal at 1 pm to review its recent parliamentary role and discuss future priorities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-to-introduce-18-new-practices 2026-10-04T12:00:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-to-introduce-18-new-practices/40fad02d.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention to Introduce 18 New Practices The Nepali Congress plans to introduce 18 new practices at its 15th General Convention, including changes to representation, convention management and publicity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-calls-international-tender-for-400-million-one-rupee-coins 2026-10-04T12:12:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-calls-international-tender-for-400-million-one-rupee-coins/0aba7380.png Nepal Rastra Bank Calls International Tender for 400 Million One-Rupee Coins Nepal Rastra Bank has invited an international tender for the design, minting and supply of 400 million one-rupee coins. https://patrukar.com/en/news/govinda-bhattarai-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-04T12:30:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/govinda-bhattarai-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president/f27843d7.png Govinda Bhattarai Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Vice-President Nepali Congress leader Govinda Bhattarai says he will contest for vice-president at the party's 15th general convention, citing calls to strengthen and unify the party. https://patrukar.com/en/news/six-construction-companies-blacklisted-over-karnali-highway-contract-violations 2026-10-04T12:30:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/six-construction-companies-blacklisted-over-karnali-highway-contract-violations/6ce03c81.png Six Construction Companies Blacklisted Over Karnali Highway Contract Violations The Public Procurement Monitoring Office blacklisted six companies contracted for road construction, upgrades and maintenance linked to the Karnali Highway. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khagendra-acharya-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-04T12:30:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/khagendra-acharya-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/9ab0fa01.png Khagendra Acharya Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Khagendra Acharya has announced his candidacy for central member from the youth group at the Nepali Congress's upcoming 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/comedian-shivashankar-rijal-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-membership 2026-10-04T12:30:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/comedian-shivashankar-rijal-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-membership/55cdfe2f.png Comedian Shivashankar Rijal to Contest Nepali Congress Central Membership Comedian Shivashankar Rijal, known as Jogindra Panwala, has announced his candidacy for central member at the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-telecommunications-expert-ananda-raj-khanal-appointed-head-of-itu-south-asia-office 2026-10-04T12:30:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-telecommunications-expert-ananda-raj-khanal-appointed-head-of-itu-south-asia-office/80f2d39a.png Nepali Telecommunications Expert Ananda Raj Khanal Appointed Head of ITU South Asia Office Ananda Raj Khanal has taken charge as head of the International Telecommunication Union's South Asia Regional Office and Innovation Centre in New Delhi. https://patrukar.com/en/news/netanyahu-invites-indian-pilot-smrit-machhar-and-pm-modi-to-visit-israel 2026-10-04T12:31:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/netanyahu-invites-indian-pilot-smrit-machhar-and-pm-modi-to-visit-israel/6763c973.png Netanyahu Invites Indian Pilot Smrit Machhar and PM Modi to Visit Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with Fly Dubai pilot Captain Smrit Machhar and invited him and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Israel. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chinese-ambassador-zhang-maoming-inspects-korala-border-crossing-in-mustang 2026-10-04T12:31:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/chinese-ambassador-zhang-maoming-inspects-korala-border-crossing-in-mustang/36da8bf3.png Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming Inspects Korala Border Crossing in Mustang Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming entered Upper Mustang through the Korala border crossing with a delegation to inspect the pass, according to Mustang’s chief district officer. https://patrukar.com/en/news/toronto-sixers-win-canada-super-60-women-s-title-with-indu-barma 2026-10-04T12:31:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/toronto-sixers-win-canada-super-60-women-s-title-with-indu-barma/8451b05d.png Toronto Sixers Win Canada Super 60 Women’s Title with Indu Barma Toronto Sixers, featuring Nepal women’s cricket captain Indu Barma, defeated Vancouver Warriors by six wickets to win the Canada Super 60 women’s title. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-wins-two-bronze-medals-at-20th-asian-games-in-japan 2026-10-04T12:31:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-wins-two-bronze-medals-at-20th-asian-games-in-japan/e9c1552e.png Nepal Wins Two Bronze Medals at 20th Asian Games in Japan Nepal won two bronze medals at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, falling short of its pre-Games target of double-digit medals, including gold. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-s-expanding-use-of-ai-raises-social-concerns 2026-10-04T12:31:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/china-s-expanding-use-of-ai-raises-social-concerns/b57dbb98.png China’s Expanding Use of AI Raises Social Concerns China’s drive to compete with the United States in artificial intelligence is accelerating AI use across daily life, from farming and childcare to entertainment and virtual relationships, prompting social concerns. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ghorahi-produce-centre-offers-farmers-and-consumers-fresh-affordable-food 2026-10-04T12:36:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ghorahi-produce-centre-offers-farmers-and-consumers-fresh-affordable-food/67898be1.png Ghorahi Produce Centre Offers Farmers and Consumers Fresh, Affordable Food An agricultural produce sales centre in Amrit Tole, Ghorahi-15, Dang, has become a daily destination for residents seeking fresh vegetables and fruits at affordable prices. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jitiya-festival-fast-concludes-after-three-days-of-rituals 2026-10-04T12:36:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/jitiya-festival-fast-concludes-after-three-days-of-rituals/798fa534.png Jitiya Festival Fast Concludes After Three Days of Rituals Women concluded the Jitiya festival’s day-long Nirhara fast on Sunday morning after bathing and completing rituals. The fast began Friday night with Ogat, or dar, and continued without water on Saturday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/zelensky-warns-ukraine-could-intensify-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries 2026-10-04T12:36:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/zelensky-warns-ukraine-could-intensify-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries/2846e3f1.png Zelensky Warns Ukraine Could Intensify Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine may step up attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to Russia’s new aerial strike strategy targeting civilian infrastructure. https://patrukar.com/en/news/houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-aramco-oil-infrastructure 2026-10-04T12:36:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/houthis-claim-attack-on-saudi-aramco-oil-infrastructure/d6e9cb23.png Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Aramco Oil Infrastructure Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for an attack on Saudi Aramco oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Reports gave no casualty figures or details about damage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/flydubai-co-pilot-hamam-al-hammami-accused-of-attacking-captain-mid-flight 2026-10-04T12:36:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/flydubai-co-pilot-hamam-al-hammami-accused-of-attacking-captain-mid-flight/7083bb9f.png Flydubai Co-Pilot Hamam Al-Hammami Accused of Attacking Captain Mid-Flight A Flydubai co-pilot on a flight bound for Israel is accused of attacking the captain and attempting to take control of the aircraft. His identity and motives have not been officially confirmed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sakewathan-built-in-bhojpur-to-preserve-kirat-culture 2026-10-04T12:37:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sakewathan-built-in-bhojpur-to-preserve-kirat-culture/136f2b90.png Sakewathan Built in Bhojpur to Preserve Kirat Culture A Sakewathan, also known as Chothowa, has been constructed in Chhinamkhum to help preserve and pass on Kirat cultural traditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sunwal-municipality-sets-example-with-women-s-dual-leadership 2026-10-04T12:37:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sunwal-municipality-sets-example-with-women-s-dual-leadership/74e916de.png Sunwal Municipality Sets Example with Women's Dual Leadership Sunwal Municipality in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta West) is being presented as a model of women’s leadership across political and administrative roles. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tharu-traditional-dishes-find-a-growing-market-in-dang 2026-10-04T12:37:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/tharu-traditional-dishes-find-a-growing-market-in-dang/74d4743b.png Tharu Traditional Dishes Find a Growing Market in Dang Traditional Tharu foods including steamed dhikri and ghonghi are being commercialised in Dang, turning cuisine once associated with village life and festivals into a source of income. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sixteen-day-mahalakshmi-fast-concludes-after-days-of-worship 2026-10-04T12:37:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sixteen-day-mahalakshmi-fast-concludes-after-days-of-worship/a73a3a4e.png Sixteen-Day Mahalakshmi Fast Concludes After Days of Worship Devotees have completed the sixteen-day Mahalakshmi fast, an observance linked to religious festival and cultural traditions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kp-sharma-oli-to-skip-nepali-congress-general-convention-despite-invitation 2026-10-04T12:37:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kp-sharma-oli-to-skip-nepali-congress-general-convention-despite-invitation/2c73d16f.png KP Sharma Oli to Skip Nepali Congress General Convention Despite Invitation KP Sharma Oli has decided not to attend the Nepali Congress General Convention, despite receiving an invitation as a special guest. No reason for his decision has been reported. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-opens-today-at-open-air-venue 2026-10-04T12:37:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-opens-today-at-open-air-venue/bc637d59.png Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Opens Today at Open-Air Venue The Nepali Congress is inaugurating its 15th General Convention today at an open-air venue after preparations for the opening ceremony were completed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-introduce-18-new-practices-at-party-convention 2026-10-04T12:37:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-to-introduce-18-new-practices-at-party-convention/b112aa13.png Nepali Congress to Introduce 18 New Practices at Party Convention The Nepali Congress is adopting 18 new practices in its convention process, according to reports by Nepal Views and Nepal Lead. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khuma-prasad-aryal-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-04T12:37:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/khuma-prasad-aryal-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/39253250.png Khuma Prasad Aryal Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Entrepreneur and social worker Khuma Prasad Aryal of Syangja-2 has announced his candidacy for central member in the Nepali Congress’s upcoming 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-club-wins-second-madan-bhandari-cup-volleyball-title 2026-10-04T12:37:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-police-club-wins-second-madan-bhandari-cup-volleyball-title/450f2133.png Nepal Police Club Wins Second Madan Bhandari Cup Volleyball Title Nepal Police Club defeated Sabhapokhari Volleyball Club in Saturday’s final to win the second Madan Bhandari Cup men’s volleyball tournament in Butwal, earning Rs 700,000. https://patrukar.com/en/news/leaders-from-other-parties-to-attend-nepali-congress-convention-opening 2026-10-04T12:37:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/leaders-from-other-parties-to-attend-nepali-congress-convention-opening/d2fcb505.png Leaders from Other Parties to Attend Nepali Congress Convention Opening Leaders from several political parties are expected to join the opening ceremony of the Nepali Congress general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shalikram-gautam-announces-nepali-congress-central-member-candidacy 2026-10-04T12:37:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/shalikram-gautam-announces-nepali-congress-central-member-candidacy/7c794e22.png Shalikram Gautam Announces Nepali Congress Central Member Candidacy Nepali Congress youth leader Shalikram Gautam is contesting for central member from the Public Relations Committee cluster, with voting from abroad and dual citizenship for NRNs among his priorities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lalitpur-chamber-election-raju-maharjan-sushan-maharjan-and-bhuminandan-karmacharya-announce-bids 2026-10-04T12:37:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lalitpur-chamber-election-raju-maharjan-sushan-maharjan-and-bhuminandan-karmacharya-announce-bids/3aa747ec.png Lalitpur Chamber Election: Raju Maharjan, Sushan Maharjan and Bhuminandan Karmacharya Announce Bids Candidates have announced bids for leadership of the Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry ahead of its 47th general assembly and election on Ashoj 23 and 24. https://patrukar.com/en/news/spain-beat-czechia-3-1-to-stay-top-of-uefa-nations-league-group-c 2026-10-04T12:38:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/spain-beat-czechia-3-1-to-stay-top-of-uefa-nations-league-group-c/7784790f.png Spain Beat Czechia 3-1 to Stay Top of UEFA Nations League Group C Spain defeated Czechia 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League Group C, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Mikel Merino. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indian-street-magicians-face-declining-audiences-and-uncertain-futures 2026-10-04T12:38:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/indian-street-magicians-face-declining-audiences-and-uncertain-futures/5f422152.png Indian Street Magicians Face Declining Audiences and Uncertain Futures Reports say Indian street magicians are drawing fewer audiences, leaving the future of the traditional performers uncertain. Delhi-based magician Ishamuddin Khan can still perform the rope trick but now spends much of his time away from performing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/singer-elina-chauhan-asks-media-to-let-her-live-in-the-present 2026-10-04T12:42:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/singer-elina-chauhan-asks-media-to-let-her-live-in-the-present/92051da6.png Singer Elina Chauhan Asks Media to Let Her Live in the Present Singer Elina Chauhan has asked media outlets and journalists to stop linking her present life to her past relationship with former husband Bishnu Sapkota. https://patrukar.com/en/news/abdul-sattar-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary 2026-10-04T13:00:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/abdul-sattar-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary/5bd0827f.png Abdul Sattar Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Nepali Congress central member Abdul Sattar has announced his candidacy for the party’s joint general secretary position. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rita-thapa-magar-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-member-post 2026-10-04T13:12:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rita-thapa-magar-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-member-post/7ae7c7b6.png Rita Thapa Magar to Contest Nepali Congress Central Member Post Lok Tatha Dohori Geet Pratisthan chairperson Rita Thapa Magar has announced her candidacy for central member at the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-jsp-nepal-leaders-resign-to-join-hunkaar-madhesh-campaign 2026-10-04T13:12:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/four-jsp-nepal-leaders-resign-to-join-hunkaar-madhesh-campaign/30a00362.png Four JSP Nepal Leaders Resign to Join Hunkaar Madhesh Campaign Four leaders of the Upendra Yadav-led Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal resigned on Sunday, saying they will work full-time in the Hunkaar Madhesh campaign. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lumbini-chief-minister-acharya-says-province-s-development-is-being-pursued-through-planned-work 2026-10-04T13:18:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lumbini-chief-minister-acharya-says-province-s-development-is-being-pursued-through-planned-work/fd57a0c5.png Lumbini Chief Minister Acharya Says Province’s Development Is Being Pursued Through Planned Work Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chetnarayan Acharya said the provincial government is prioritising overall development and working in a planned manner. https://patrukar.com/en/news/over-732-000-people-enrolled-in-health-insurance-in-sudurpaschim 2026-10-04T13:30:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/over-732-000-people-enrolled-in-health-insurance-in-sudurpaschim/6a971a16.png Over 732,000 People Enrolled in Health Insurance in Sudurpaschim A total of 732,752 people in Sudurpaschim Province were registered in the government health insurance programme as of mid-August, according to the provincial office of the Health Insurance Board. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tenth-national-games-organising-committee-meeting-begins-in-surkhet 2026-10-04T13:30:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/tenth-national-games-organising-committee-meeting-begins-in-surkhet/66ff1782.png Tenth National Games Organising Committee Meeting Begins in Surkhet The main organising committee meeting for the Tenth National Games began in Birendranagar, Surkhet, to accelerate preparations for the event scheduled across Karnali Province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ishwari-neupane-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary 2026-10-04T13:42:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ishwari-neupane-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary/cdbe28f4.png Ishwari Neupane Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Nepali Congress leader Ishwari Neupane says she will contest for central joint general secretary at the party’s 15th general convention, scheduled to begin on Ashoj 18. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-wagle-visits-us-to-seek-reconstruction-aid-and-infrastructure-investment 2026-10-04T13:42:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/finance-minister-wagle-visits-us-to-seek-reconstruction-aid-and-infrastructure-investment/e6301e64.png Finance Minister Wagle Visits US to Seek Reconstruction Aid and Infrastructure Investment Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle is leading a two-member delegation to the United States to seek support for rebuilding infrastructure in Bhote Koshi and attract American private investment in Nepal’s roads and electricity transmission network. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-delegates-arrive-at-kathmandu-open-air-theatre-with-panche-baja 2026-10-04T14:00:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-delegates-arrive-at-kathmandu-open-air-theatre-with-panche-baja/fea1b9c8.png Nepali Congress Delegates Arrive at Kathmandu Open Air Theatre with Panche Baja Delegates and supporters are marching to Kathmandu’s Open Air Theatre with panche baja, cultural tableaux and rallies ahead of the opening ceremony of the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-after-pistol-shooting-injures-man-in-rupandehi-s-devdaha 2026-10-04T14:00:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-arrested-after-pistol-shooting-injures-man-in-rupandehi-s-devdaha/482cf800.png Three Arrested After Pistol Shooting Injures Man in Rupandehi's Devdaha A 22-year-old man was injured in a pistol shooting in Devdaha, Rupandehi. Police arrested the alleged shooter and two other men. https://patrukar.com/en/news/chinese-ambassador-zhang-maoming-arrives-in-upper-mustang-s-lomanthang 2026-10-04T14:12:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/chinese-ambassador-zhang-maoming-arrives-in-upper-mustang-s-lomanthang/f3761b3f.png Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming Arrives in Upper Mustang's Lomanthang Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Zhang Maoming arrived in Lomanthang with a seven-member team, entering Nepal through the Korala border point. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-plans-five-new-office-bearers-including-senior-vice-president 2026-10-04T14:12:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-plans-five-new-office-bearers-including-senior-vice-president/30f2c8ad.png Nepali Congress Plans Five New Office Bearers, Including Senior Vice President The Nepali Congress is reportedly preparing to add five office bearers, including a senior vice president, and expand its central committee. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-proposes-increasing-office-bearers-to-21 2026-10-04T14:30:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-proposes-increasing-office-bearers-to-21/ba5a388e.png Nepali Congress Proposes Increasing Office Bearers to 21 The Nepali Congress constitutional amendment committee has proposed expanding the party’s office bearers from 17 to 21 to accommodate leadership aspirants and manage party leadership. https://patrukar.com/en/news/haji-eye-hospital-share-payment-dispute-prompts-protest-in-biratnagar 2026-10-04T14:48:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/haji-eye-hospital-share-payment-dispute-prompts-protest-in-biratnagar/4f2a7e7d.png Haji Eye Hospital Share Payment Dispute Prompts Protest in Biratnagar Shareholders of Rani Biratnagar Eye Hospital allege they are owed Rs 1.58 crore for shares sold 11 months ago. Hospital chair Mannu Kumar Gupta says all dues have been paid. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-says-understanding-reached-to-work-with-uml-and-masal 2026-10-04T15:00:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prachanda-says-understanding-reached-to-work-with-uml-and-masal/d0fd8ed0.png Prachanda Says Understanding Reached to Work With UML and Masal Nepal Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' says an understanding has been reached to work with CPN-UML and the National People's Front in a street movement and upcoming elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ck-raut-re-elected-janamat-party-chair-sanjay-yadav-elected-general-secretary 2026-10-04T15:00:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ck-raut-re-elected-janamat-party-chair-sanjay-yadav-elected-general-secretary/beedfd39.png CK Raut Re-Elected Janamat Party Chair, Sanjay Yadav Elected General Secretary Dr CK Raut has been re-elected chair of the Janamat Party with 958 votes at the party's general convention in Birgunj. Sanjay Yadav was elected general secretary. https://patrukar.com/en/news/commercial-coffee-farming-expands-in-kavre-raising-rural-economic-prospects 2026-10-04T15:00:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/commercial-coffee-farming-expands-in-kavre-raising-rural-economic-prospects/e2d48057.png Commercial Coffee Farming Expands in Kavre, Raising Rural Economic Prospects Commercial coffee cultivation is growing in Kavre, where mid-hill conditions favour Arabica production and offer potential for higher farmer incomes, rural employment and export earnings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-says-trade-policy-is-boosting-us-auto-production-and-investment 2026-10-04T15:12:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-says-trade-policy-is-boosting-us-auto-production-and-investment/8e816760.png Trump Says Trade Policy Is Boosting US Auto Production and Investment Donald Trump says his trade policy has supported growth in the US auto industry, as General Motors, Toyota and Ford expand factories amid continuing policy uncertainty. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-id-to-become-mandatory-for-health-insurance-from-poush-1-2083 2026-10-04T15:12:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/national-id-to-become-mandatory-for-health-insurance-from-poush-1-2083/ce385ec5.png National ID to Become Mandatory for Health Insurance from Poush 1, 2083 The Health Insurance Board will require citizens aged 16 and above to present a national identity card for enrolment, renewal and access to health insurance services from Poush 1, 2083. https://patrukar.com/en/news/white-house-ai-task-force-seeks-to-prevent-excessive-regulation 2026-10-04T15:26:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/white-house-ai-task-force-seeks-to-prevent-excessive-regulation/8a67ee81.png White House AI Task Force Seeks to Prevent Excessive Regulation A new White House task force will assess artificial intelligence risks and opportunities while seeking to avoid rules that could hinder innovation, reports say. https://patrukar.com/en/news/brazil-presidential-election-pits-lula-against-flavio-bolsonaro 2026-10-04T15:26:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/brazil-presidential-election-pits-lula-against-flavio-bolsonaro/591173f0.png Brazil Presidential Election Pits Lula Against Flávio Bolsonaro Brazil votes in a closely watched presidential election, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro as the main contenders. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-s-29-point-political-report-sets-out-nepali-congress-direction 2026-10-04T15:30:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-s-29-point-political-report-sets-out-nepali-congress-direction/5719ab01.png Gagan Thapa’s 29-Point Political Report Sets Out Nepali Congress Direction Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has prepared a 29-proposal political report for the party’s 15th general convention, outlining its direction for the next four years and calling for organisational restructuring. https://patrukar.com/en/news/10th-national-games-organising-committee-meets-in-surkhet 2026-10-04T15:30:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/10th-national-games-organising-committee-meets-in-surkhet/bd5a2747.png 10th National Games Organising Committee Meets in Surkhet The main organising committee has delegated event operations and preparations to an executive committee ahead of the 10th National Games in Karnali Province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/work-begins-to-reopen-martadi-kolti-road-after-three-month-closure 2026-10-04T15:30:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/work-begins-to-reopen-martadi-kolti-road-after-three-month-closure/a5015e80.png Work Begins to Reopen Martadi-Kolti Road After Three-Month Closure Efforts to reopen the Martadi-Kolti road in Bajura have started, with a JCB excavator being used in coordination with the Infrastructure Development Office Achham. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-proposes-two-term-limit-for-prime-ministers 2026-10-04T15:58:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-proposes-two-term-limit-for-prime-ministers/89c49199.png Gagan Thapa Proposes Two-Term Limit for Prime Ministers Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has proposed limiting any individual to two terms as prime minister, alongside electoral reforms and voting rights for Nepalis abroad. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pushpa-bhusal-says-nepali-congress-convention-should-be-a-moment-for-self-review 2026-10-04T15:58:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pushpa-bhusal-says-nepali-congress-convention-should-be-a-moment-for-self-review/13121903.png Pushpa Bhusal Says Nepali Congress Convention Should Be a Moment for Self-Review Nepali Congress Vice President Pushpa Bhusal says the party’s 15th General Convention should look beyond leadership selection and review its democratic ideals, future direction and inclusiveness. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-of-five-new-human-diseases-each-year-originate-in-animals-hetauda-directorate-says 2026-10-04T15:58:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-of-five-new-human-diseases-each-year-originate-in-animals-hetauda-directorate-says/7bc2d5da.png Three of Five New Human Diseases Each Year Originate in Animals, Hetauda Directorate Says A senior livestock development officer said three of the five new diseases detected in humans each year originate in animals, while 60 percent of human infectious diseases are zoonotic. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-tables-road-safety-bill-with-sweeping-accident-reforms 2026-10-04T16:06:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-tables-road-safety-bill-with-sweeping-accident-reforms/15c95d38.png Nepal Tables Road Safety Bill with Sweeping Accident Reforms Nepal's proposed Road Safety Bill, 2083, would require hospitals to treat accident victims, allow unsafe transport to be halted and provide compensation for some victims. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-gita-chaudhary-calls-for-greater-use-of-bio-and-organic-fertilizers 2026-10-04T16:06:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-gita-chaudhary-calls-for-greater-use-of-bio-and-organic-fertilizers/643085e2.png Minister Gita Chaudhary Calls for Greater Use of Bio and Organic Fertilizers Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary says promoting bio and organic fertilizers is important to protect soil fertility and increase agricultural production. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-shopping-rush-grows-at-kathmandu-open-markets 2026-10-04T16:12:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dashain-shopping-rush-grows-at-kathmandu-open-markets/90565850.png Dashain Shopping Rush Grows at Kathmandu Open Markets Customer numbers are rising at Kathmandu open markets, including Bhrikutimandap, as shoppers buy clothes and essential items ahead of Bada Dashain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nc-vice-president-bhusal-says-general-convention-must-be-a-forum-for-self-reflection 2026-10-04T16:30:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nc-vice-president-bhusal-says-general-convention-must-be-a-forum-for-self-reflection/315b6209.png NC Vice President Bhusal Says General Convention Must Be a Forum for Self-Reflection Nepali Congress Vice President Bhusal says the party’s general convention should focus on self-reflection and dialogue about the present and future, rather than merely managing positions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-parties-and-leaders-congratulate-nepali-congress-on-15th-general-convention 2026-10-04T16:42:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-parties-and-leaders-congratulate-nepali-congress-on-15th-general-convention/bb16bb46.png Foreign Parties and Leaders Congratulate Nepali Congress on 15th General Convention Political parties and leaders from India, China, Bangladesh and other countries sent congratulatory messages for the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resham-chaudhary-questions-gagan-thapa-over-tharu-identity-and-rights 2026-10-04T16:42:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/resham-chaudhary-questions-gagan-thapa-over-tharu-identity-and-rights/894fca7b.png Resham Chaudhary Questions Gagan Thapa Over Tharu Identity and Rights At the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention in Kathmandu, Nagarik Unmukti Party founder Resham Chaudhary asked why Tharu identity and rights remain unsecured under the republic. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-general-secretary-ghimire-calls-for-new-political-beginning-at-15th-convention 2026-10-04T16:42:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-general-secretary-ghimire-calls-for-new-political-beginning-at-15th-convention/3ba0b3ba.png Nepali Congress General Secretary Ghimire Calls for New Political Beginning at 15th Convention Addressing the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, Gururaj Ghimire said it should renew the party, transfer leadership to a new generation and put the nation and people at the centre of politics. https://patrukar.com/en/news/10th-national-games-will-go-ahead-as-scheduled-minister-pokharel-says 2026-10-04T16:42:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/10th-national-games-will-go-ahead-as-scheduled-minister-pokharel-says/174007db.png 10th National Games Will Go Ahead as Scheduled, Minister Pokharel Says Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel says the 10th National Games will not be postponed and urges the public to have confidence in the event. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aren-rai-calls-for-political-competition-focused-on-public-service 2026-10-04T16:43:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/aren-rai-calls-for-political-competition-focused-on-public-service/8af7ab9b.png Aren Rai Calls for Political Competition Focused on Public Service Shram Sanskriti General Secretary Aren Rai says political parties should compete to serve citizens and do good for the country, not merely to capture power. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aren-rai-praises-nepali-congress-at-15th-convention-heckled-by-workers 2026-10-04T16:46:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/aren-rai-praises-nepali-congress-at-15th-convention-heckled-by-workers/2c9ff5cc.png Aren Rai Praises Nepali Congress at 15th Convention, Heckled by Workers Shram Sanskriti Party General Secretary Aren Rai praised the Nepali Congress for its role in Nepal’s democratic struggle before workers heckled him at the convention venue. https://patrukar.com/en/news/baburam-bhattarai-says-nepal-needs-fewer-political-parties 2026-10-04T16:57:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/baburam-bhattarai-says-nepal-needs-fewer-political-parties/e93717d6.png Baburam Bhattarai Says Nepal Needs Fewer Political Parties Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai said Nepal’s many political parties have contributed to instability and urged parties to offer distinct development plans and trust the new generation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resham-chaudhary-says-gagan-kumar-thapa-can-lead-nepal 2026-10-04T16:57:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/resham-chaudhary-says-gagan-kumar-thapa-can-lead-nepal/e55e3d44.png Resham Chaudhary Says Gagan Kumar Thapa Can Lead Nepal Nagarik Unmukti Party founding leader Resham Chaudhary has expressed confidence in Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa's ability to lead the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sharat-singh-bhandari-says-controlled-democracy-is-unacceptable-to-nepalis 2026-10-04T17:12:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sharat-singh-bhandari-says-controlled-democracy-is-unacceptable-to-nepalis/592e641a.png Sharat Singh Bhandari Says Controlled Democracy Is Unacceptable to Nepalis JSP Nepal leader Sharat Singh Bhandari called for cooperation and national unity among major political parties to protect democracy, the constitution and the republic. https://patrukar.com/en/news/global-ime-bank-agm-approves-10-dividend-for-fy-2082-83 2026-10-02T21:45:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/global-ime-bank-agm-approves-10-dividend-for-fy-2082-83/4d99119a.png Global IME Bank AGM Approves 10% Dividend for FY 2082/83 Global IME Bank shareholders approved a 10 percent dividend for fiscal year 2082/83, comprising 4 percent bonus shares and a 6 percent cash dividend. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kumari-bank-customers-to-get-up-to-20-discount-at-ramada-encore 2026-10-02T21:45:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kumari-bank-customers-to-get-up-to-20-discount-at-ramada-encore/109549b3.png Kumari Bank Customers to Get Up to 20% Discount at Ramada Encore Kumari Bank customers can receive 15% to 20% discounts on food, beverages and spa services at Ramada Encore by Wyndham in Thamel, Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/japan-s-unemployment-rate-rises-to-2-5-in-august 2026-10-03T09:10:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/japan-s-unemployment-rate-rises-to-2-5-in-august/6bc66f62.png Japan’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 2.5% in August Japan’s jobless rate increased to 2.5% in August from 2.4% in July, marking its first rise in five months, government data showed. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-aryal-meets-president-paudel-ahead-of-ipu-assembly 2026-10-03T09:10:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-meets-president-paudel-ahead-of-ipu-assembly/900c7769.png Speaker Aryal Meets President Paudel Ahead of IPU Assembly Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal met President Ram Chandra Paudel at Shital Niwas on Friday and briefed him on his upcoming trip to the 153rd IPU Assembly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nobel-peace-prize-2026-contenders-include-iss-and-donald-trump 2026-10-03T09:10:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nobel-peace-prize-2026-contenders-include-iss-and-donald-trump/5bc32a6c.png Nobel Peace Prize 2026 Contenders Include ISS and Donald Trump The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has 287 nominated candidates, with the International Space Station, Donald Trump, Mark Carney and others among names being discussed as possible contenders. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-name-15-member-squad-for-icc-world-cup-league-2-series-in-oman 2026-10-03T09:10:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-name-15-member-squad-for-icc-world-cup-league-2-series-in-oman/853830c1.png Nepal Name 15-Member Squad for ICC World Cup League 2 Series in Oman Nepal have named a 15-member squad led by Sandeep Lamichhane for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 triangular series in Oman, starting October 21. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-dp-aryal-meets-president-paudel-ahead-of-153rd-ipu-assembly 2026-10-03T09:11:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-dp-aryal-meets-president-paudel-ahead-of-153rd-ipu-assembly/2d3200e6.png Speaker DP Aryal Meets President Paudel Ahead of 153rd IPU Assembly Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal met President Ram Chandra Paudel on Friday and informed him of his planned trip to attend the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mp-dhruva-rai-urges-rastriya-swatantra-party-not-to-topple-its-own-government 2026-10-03T09:11:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mp-dhruva-rai-urges-rastriya-swatantra-party-not-to-topple-its-own-government/90e23dda.png MP Dhruva Rai Urges Rastriya Swatantra Party Not to Topple Its Own Government Shram Sanskriti Party MP Dhruva Rai says opposition demands have been ignored as the parliamentary session nears its end and urges the ruling party to let its government serve a full term. https://patrukar.com/en/news/volunteers-improve-pedestrian-access-on-blocked-beni-jomsom-road 2026-10-03T09:11:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/volunteers-improve-pedestrian-access-on-blocked-beni-jomsom-road/cf45506c.png Volunteers Improve Pedestrian Access on Blocked Beni-Jomsom Road Fifteen volunteers led by Prakash Poudel installed ladders and ropes and cleared trees to make walking along the blocked Beni-Jomsom road easier. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-lamsal-pledges-legal-reforms-to-boost-investment-in-nepal 2026-10-03T09:11:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-lamsal-pledges-legal-reforms-to-boost-investment-in-nepal/a0cb3d67.png Minister Lamsal Pledges Legal Reforms to Boost Investment in Nepal Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal says the government will reform existing laws to support development and investment, with clearer mandatory provisions and no laws designed to benefit middlemen. https://patrukar.com/en/news/furkhekhola-alternative-road-in-dhading-closed-for-five-hours 2026-10-03T09:11:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/furkhekhola-alternative-road-in-dhading-closed-for-five-hours/3c7d3d97.png Furkhekhola Alternative Road in Dhading Closed for Five Hours Vehicles will be barred from the Parewatar–Piplatar–Adamatar–Belintar–Mastar road section from 10 am to 3 pm for maintenance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-troubled-cooperatives-return-savings-to-223-depositors 2026-10-03T09:11:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/four-troubled-cooperatives-return-savings-to-223-depositors/a1c0bce1.png Four Troubled Cooperatives Return Savings to 223 Depositors The Problematic Cooperative Management Committee has returned savings to 223 depositors of Shiva Shikhar, Kantipur, Krishi Vikas and Gorkha cooperatives. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speaker-dol-prasad-aryal-to-attend-153rd-ipu-assembly-in-tanzania 2026-10-03T09:11:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speaker-dol-prasad-aryal-to-attend-153rd-ipu-assembly-in-tanzania/f070560e.png Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal to Attend 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal is set to attend the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Arusha, where Nepal will present an emergency proposal on the Rasuwa disaster. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-deploys-3-506-police-officers-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath-security 2026-10-03T09:11:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-deploys-3-506-police-officers-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath-security/cd0ac092.png Kathmandu Deploys 3,506 Police Officers for Dashain, Tihar and Chhath Security District Police Range Kathmandu has deployed 3,506 personnel for festival security, with CCTV, drones and dogs supporting surveillance and a 190-member reserve team on standby. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-house-of-representatives-concludes-second-session-after-145-days 2026-10-03T09:11:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-house-of-representatives-concludes-second-session-after-145-days/ed677742.png Nepal’s House of Representatives Concludes Second Session After 145 Days The House of Representatives’ second session ended after 145 days, with 12 bills passed and 35 government bills registered. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-sasmit-pokharel-urges-lumbini-buddhist-university-to-prioritise-buddhist-philosophy 2026-10-03T09:11:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-sasmit-pokharel-urges-lumbini-buddhist-university-to-prioritise-buddhist-philosophy/092929d6.png Minister Sasmit Pokharel Urges Lumbini Buddhist University to Prioritise Buddhist Philosophy Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel has directed Lumbini Buddhist University to strengthen the study, teaching and research of Buddhist philosophy while preserving its distinct identity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pokhara-university-approves-rs-1-758-billion-budget-for-2083-84 2026-10-03T09:11:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pokhara-university-approves-rs-1-758-billion-budget-for-2083-84/750de6fa.png Pokhara University Approves Rs 1.758 Billion Budget for 2083/84 Pokhara University's 26th general assembly has unanimously approved a Rs 1.758 billion budget and policies for fiscal year 2083/84, prioritising research, academic quality and digital transformation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kathmandu-and-dhanusha-announce-festival-security-plans-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath 2026-10-03T09:11:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-and-dhanusha-announce-festival-security-plans-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath/daff3c78.png Kathmandu and Dhanusha Announce Festival Security Plans for Dashain, Tihar and Chhath Police in Kathmandu and Dhanusha have announced special security plans for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals. Kathmandu Police is also sharing 13 safety tips for travelers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/muglin-narayangadh-road-reopens-after-rockfall-at-namsi-bridge 2026-10-03T09:11:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/muglin-narayangadh-road-reopens-after-rockfall-at-namsi-bridge/6e3c012c.png Muglin–Narayangadh Road Reopens After Rockfall at Namsi Bridge Traffic on the Muglin–Narayangadh road was restored after machinery cleared falling rocks and landslide debris near Namsi bridge, but the Road Division Office Bharatpur warned that the risk remains. https://patrukar.com/en/news/passenger-assistance-desk-opens-at-kathmandu-s-new-bus-park-for-dashain 2026-10-03T09:11:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/passenger-assistance-desk-opens-at-kathmandu-s-new-bus-park-for-dashain/9e99d413.png Passenger Assistance Desk Opens at Kathmandu’s New Bus Park for Dashain A passenger assistance desk has opened at Gongabu’s New Bus Park ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath, with similar desks planned at 15 locations across the Kathmandu Valley. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-prepares-to-let-security-agencies-distribute-lpg-during-shortages 2026-10-03T09:11:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-prepares-to-let-security-agencies-distribute-lpg-during-shortages/acba0354.png Nepal Prepares to Let Security Agencies Distribute LPG During Shortages The government is preparing to allow security agencies to sell and distribute LPG through their outlets when regular supplies become difficult. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-arrested-for-assaulting-health-workers-at-teku-hospital 2026-10-03T09:11:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-arrested-for-assaulting-health-workers-at-teku-hospital/487f0b20.png Three Arrested for Assaulting Health Workers at Teku Hospital Kathmandu police arrested three men accused of abusing, threatening and assaulting health workers and security personnel at the emergency ward of Teku hospital. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balendra-shah-s-office-publishes-details-of-25-member-secretariat 2026-10-03T09:12:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pm-balendra-shah-s-office-publishes-details-of-25-member-secretariat/0bd12136.png PM Balendra Shah's Office Publishes Details of 25-Member Secretariat The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has published the names and service facilities of 25 officials and staff in Prime Minister Balendra Shah's advisory group and private secretariat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parsa-s-lalbabu-sah-kanu-wins-rs-1-million-in-taxpayer-incentive-draw 2026-10-03T09:12:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/parsa-s-lalbabu-sah-kanu-wins-rs-1-million-in-taxpayer-incentive-draw/02a7d077.png Parsa's Lalbabu Sah Kanu Wins Rs 1 Million in Taxpayer Incentive Draw Lalbabu Sah Kanu of Parsa won the government's Rs 1 million taxpayer incentive prize after a bill for Rs 21,000 worth of Lube Oil was selected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-dr-swarnim-wagle-departs-for-the-united-states 2026-10-03T09:12:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/finance-minister-dr-swarnim-wagle-departs-for-the-united-states/dc5eefea.png Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle Departs for the United States Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has travelled to the United States at the invitation of World Bank Group President Ajay Banga for official programmes involving the World Bank and US economic officials. https://patrukar.com/en/news/egypt-arrests-six-matsada-journalists-over-alleged-muslim-brotherhood-links 2026-10-03T09:12:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/egypt-arrests-six-matsada-journalists-over-alleged-muslim-brotherhood-links/2e15ceb1.png Egypt Arrests Six Matsada Journalists Over Alleged Muslim Brotherhood Links Egyptian authorities have arrested six journalists from independent outlet Matsada, accusing them of links to the banned Muslim Brotherhood and spreading false news in exchange for foreign funding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-falls-below-2-600-after-three-consecutive-trading-day-declines 2026-10-03T09:12:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepse-falls-below-2-600-after-three-consecutive-trading-day-declines/5ad6c0d0.png NEPSE Falls Below 2,600 After Three Consecutive Trading-Day Declines Nepal’s benchmark NEPSE index dropped to 2,598.89 on Wednesday, falling below 2,600 for the first time since Bhadra 29, before edging up on Thursday. https://patrukar.com/en/news/59-amendments-registered-to-employees-provident-fund-bill 2026-10-03T09:12:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/59-amendments-registered-to-employees-provident-fund-bill/4fa0de38.png 59 Amendments Registered to Employees Provident Fund Bill Seventeen lawmakers have registered 59 amendment proposals to the Employees Provident Fund (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2083, which Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal approved for discussion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-falls-11-90-points-on-final-trading-day-of-the-week 2026-10-03T09:12:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepse-falls-11-90-points-on-final-trading-day-of-the-week/c5d1fbc7.png NEPSE Falls 11.90 Points on Final Trading Day of the Week Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 11.90 points on the week's final trading day, with turnover reaching Rs 4.29 billion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lalbabu-sah-kanu-of-parsa-wins-rs-1-million-taxpayer-incentive-prize 2026-10-03T09:12:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lalbabu-sah-kanu-of-parsa-wins-rs-1-million-taxpayer-incentive-prize/179eb247.png Lalbabu Sah Kanu of Parsa Wins Rs 1 Million Taxpayer Incentive Prize Lalbabu Sah Kanu from Parsa has won the Rs 1 million bumper prize under the government’s taxpayer incentive program, based on a Rs 21,000 lube oil purchase. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prabhu-bank-customers-to-get-discounts-at-rushka-s-beauty-studio 2026-10-03T09:12:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prabhu-bank-customers-to-get-discounts-at-rushka-s-beauty-studio/a6f3ea3b.png Prabhu Bank Customers to Get Discounts at Rushka's Beauty Studio Prabhu Bank has signed a discount agreement with Rushka's Beauty Studio in Kamaladi, Kathmandu, covering beauty services and training classes for the bank's customers and employees. https://patrukar.com/en/news/siddhartha-bank-and-daraz-launch-10-10-dashain-dhamaka-offer 2026-10-03T09:12:23+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/siddhartha-bank-and-daraz-launch-10-10-dashain-dhamaka-offer/d998fbc7.png Siddhartha Bank and Daraz Launch '10-10 Dashain Dhamaka' Offer Siddhartha Bank and Daraz have jointly announced their festive-season promotion, '10-10 Dashain Dhamaka,' through a press release issued on October 2, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-rastra-bank-withdraws-rs-50-billion-through-deposit-auctions 2026-10-03T09:12:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-withdraws-rs-50-billion-through-deposit-auctions/f9ed5356.png Nepal Rastra Bank Withdraws Rs 50 Billion Through Deposit Auctions Nepal Rastra Bank collected Rs 20 billion and Rs 30 billion from the banking system in two deposit collection auction operations, according to reports dated September 28 and 30, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/machhapuchchhre-bank-launches-maya-customer-service-chatbot 2026-10-03T09:12:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/machhapuchchhre-bank-launches-maya-customer-service-chatbot/e8bbc894.png Machhapuchchhre Bank Launches ‘Maya’ Customer Service Chatbot Machhapuchchhre Bank has launched Maya, an interactive chatbot on its official website, to help customers ask questions through chat. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-forms-task-force-to-study-buy-back-guarantee-for-locally-produced-chemical-fertilizer 2026-10-03T09:12:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-forms-task-force-to-study-buy-back-guarantee-for-locally-produced-chemical-fertilizer/33c10c95.png Nepal Forms Task Force to Study Buy-Back Guarantee for Locally Produced Chemical Fertilizer The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment has formed a task force to study legal and policy arrangements for guaranteeing the purchase of chemical fertilizer produced at a potential factory in Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-faces-rs-59-billion-fertiliser-subsidy-burden-for-coming-season 2026-10-03T09:12:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-faces-rs-59-billion-fertiliser-subsidy-burden-for-coming-season/a3c1c259.png Nepal Faces Rs 59 Billion Fertiliser Subsidy Burden for Coming Season Nepal’s agriculture ministry says managing an estimated Rs 59 billion in fertiliser subsidies for the coming season is a major challenge, with DAP requiring a subsidy of up to Rs 120 per kilogram. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nic-asia-bank-toyota-distributor-uts-sign-vehicle-financing-agreement 2026-10-03T09:12:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nic-asia-bank-toyota-distributor-uts-sign-vehicle-financing-agreement/547dced7.png NIC Asia Bank, Toyota Distributor UTS Sign Vehicle Financing Agreement NIC Asia Bank and United Traders Syndicate have agreed to offer Toyota buyers a fixed interest rate of 5.995 percent for up to seven years. https://patrukar.com/en/news/global-ime-bank-to-hold-20th-agm-in-kathmandu-on-asoj-16 2026-10-03T09:12:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/global-ime-bank-to-hold-20th-agm-in-kathmandu-on-asoj-16/d59659fc.png Global IME Bank to Hold 20th AGM in Kathmandu on Asoj 16 Global IME Bank will hold its 20th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Friday, Asoj 16, as it marks two decades since its establishment. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-foreign-aid-commitments-fall-to-rs-161-46-billion 2026-10-03T09:12:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-foreign-aid-commitments-fall-to-rs-161-46-billion/5bf227b3.png Nepal's Foreign Aid Commitments Fall to Rs 161.46 Billion Nepal recorded foreign aid commitments worth Rs 161.46 billion in fiscal year 2025/26, down from Rs 273 billion in the previous fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Finance. https://patrukar.com/en/news/last-day-to-secure-siddhartha-bank-dividend 2026-10-03T09:12:42+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/last-day-to-secure-siddhartha-bank-dividend/da6fe1ee.png Last Day to Secure Siddhartha Bank Dividend Today is the final day for shareholders to secure Siddhartha Bank’s dividend. Investors must hold shares before the book closure date to qualify. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-warns-us-could-halt-diesel-exports-urges-europe-to-release-reserves 2026-10-03T09:12:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-warns-us-could-halt-diesel-exports-urges-europe-to-release-reserves/01bbdb9b.png Trump Warns US Could Halt Diesel Exports, Urges Europe to Release Reserves Donald Trump says the US may halt diesel exports amid a global fuel shortage and rising prices, while pressing European countries to release diesel reserves. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepse-falls-for-second-session-after-volatile-trading-and-technical-glitch 2026-10-03T09:12:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepse-falls-for-second-session-after-volatile-trading-and-technical-glitch/3eff28d5.png NEPSE Falls for Second Session After Volatile Trading and Technical Glitch Nepal’s NEPSE index dropped 9.62 points on Tuesday after falling 16.47 points on Monday, extending a volatile spell that included a trading halt caused by a technical glitch. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sagar-distillery-relaunches-nepse-bulls-whisky-in-nepal 2026-10-03T09:12:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sagar-distillery-relaunches-nepse-bulls-whisky-in-nepal/59617c54.png Sagar Distillery Relaunches NEPSE Bulls Whisky in Nepal Sagar Distillery is relaunching NEPSE Bulls in Nepal with a new concept featuring a 10-year-old rare malt blend inspired by Scotland’s tradition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-prepares-to-deploy-more-forces-to-west-asia-as-iran-war-escalates 2026-10-03T09:12:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/us-prepares-to-deploy-more-forces-to-west-asia-as-iran-war-escalates/bbcfc7f5.png US Prepares to Deploy More Forces to West Asia as Iran War Escalates The United States is preparing to send about 9,000 soldiers to West Asia and plans to deploy three aircraft carrier groups near Iran as tensions rise. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-to-attend-pre-cop-leaders-event-in-fiji-and-tuvalu 2026-10-03T09:12:55+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-to-attend-pre-cop-leaders-event-in-fiji-and-tuvalu/ffce3be4.png Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal to Attend Pre-COP Leaders' Event in Fiji and Tuvalu Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will lead a delegation to the Pre-COP Leaders' event in Fiji and Tuvalu on October 5-6. https://patrukar.com/en/news/belgium-beat-turkey-3-0-in-uefa-nations-league-group-a 2026-10-03T09:12:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/belgium-beat-turkey-3-0-in-uefa-nations-league-group-a/8d9664de.png Belgium Beat Turkey 3-0 in UEFA Nations League Group A Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium defeated Turkey 3-0 in their UEFA Nations League Group A Matchday 3 fixture on Friday night. https://patrukar.com/en/news/singapore-ev-sales-projected-to-rise-34-3-to-34-940-in-2026 2026-10-03T09:13:01+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/singapore-ev-sales-projected-to-rise-34-3-to-34-940-in-2026/87febf56.png Singapore EV Sales Projected to Rise 34.3% to 34,940 in 2026 Singapore electric vehicle sales are projected to reach 34,940 units in 2026, accounting for 54.6% of total vehicle sales, with the EV share potentially climbing to 85% by 2035. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-energy-policies-could-add-6-500-to-us-family-costs-by-2040-study-says 2026-10-03T09:13:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-energy-policies-could-add-6-500-to-us-family-costs-by-2040-study-says/817326c2.png Trump Energy Policies Could Add $6,500 to US Family Costs by 2040, Study Says A non-partisan research organization estimates that energy policies implemented during Donald Trump’s second term could add an average of $6,500 in costs for households in the contiguous United States by 2040. https://patrukar.com/en/news/energy-prices-and-living-costs-top-southeast-asia-s-concerns-survey 2026-10-03T09:13:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/energy-prices-and-living-costs-top-southeast-asia-s-concerns-survey/0dfa97a6.png Energy Prices and Living Costs Top Southeast Asia’s Concerns: Survey A 2026 climate outlook survey by Singapore-based Yusof Ishak Institute found that 44.6 percent of respondents named energy prices and living expenses as their top concern. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-returns-to-kathmandu-after-un-general-assembly 2026-10-03T09:13:06+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-returns-to-kathmandu-after-un-general-assembly/5a9d9078.png Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal Returns to Kathmandu After UN General Assembly Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal advanced its national interests and diplomatic profile at the 81st UN General Assembly, raising climate justice and holding more than 80 meetings. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-khanal-says-nepal-s-diplomacy-must-advance-economic-prosperity 2026-10-03T09:13:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-khanal-says-nepal-s-diplomacy-must-advance-economic-prosperity/23441ca6.png Foreign Minister Khanal Says Nepal’s Diplomacy Must Advance Economic Prosperity Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal’s foreign policy should support trade, investment, tourism, technology transfer and job creation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-police-and-sabhapokhari-set-for-madan-bhandari-cup-volleyball-final 2026-10-03T09:13:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-police-and-sabhapokhari-set-for-madan-bhandari-cup-volleyball-final/5dd6ba1b.png Nepal Police and Sabhapokhari Set for Madan Bhandari Cup Volleyball Final Nepal Police Club and Sabhapokhari Volleyball Club will meet in the final of the second Madan Bhandari Cup International Invitational Running Shield men's volleyball tournament in Butwal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/g7-leaders-hold-emergency-summit-as-uk-diesel-prices-reach-2-per-litre 2026-10-03T09:13:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/g7-leaders-hold-emergency-summit-as-uk-diesel-prices-reach-2-per-litre/76210bfd.png G7 Leaders Hold Emergency Summit as UK Diesel Prices Reach £2 per Litre G7 leaders held an emergency video conference as pressure on global fuel supplies sent UK average diesel prices to a record £2 per litre. https://patrukar.com/en/news/can-names-15-member-nepal-squad-for-icc-world-cup-league-2-in-oman 2026-10-03T09:13:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/can-names-15-member-nepal-squad-for-icc-world-cup-league-2-in-oman/65ce7481.png CAN Names 15-Member Nepal Squad for ICC World Cup League 2 in Oman Nepal will face hosts Oman and Canada in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series beginning October 7, with Sandeep Lamichhane named captain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-leader-ram-bahadur-thapa-calls-government-fascist-in-parliament 2026-10-03T09:13:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/uml-leader-ram-bahadur-thapa-calls-government-fascist-in-parliament/7befbf6f.png UML Leader Ram Bahadur Thapa Calls Government 'Fascist' in Parliament CPN-UML parliamentary party leader Ram Bahadur Thapa criticised the government’s six-month performance and urged it to return to democracy and remain accountable to Parliament and the public. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gandaki-province-beat-bhutan-by-eight-wickets-in-pokhara-practice-match 2026-10-03T09:13:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gandaki-province-beat-bhutan-by-eight-wickets-in-pokhara-practice-match/b8532f1c.png Gandaki Province Beat Bhutan by Eight Wickets in Pokhara Practice Match Gandaki Province chased down Bhutan's target of 97 in 11 overs, winning the first practice match at Pokhara Rangashala by eight wickets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhojpur-youths-return-from-abroad-to-farm-and-raise-goats 2026-10-03T09:13:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bhojpur-youths-return-from-abroad-to-farm-and-raise-goats/f67ff92c.png Bhojpur Youths Return from Abroad to Farm and Raise Goats Young people in Bhojpur are staying in their villages or returning from foreign employment to build businesses in agriculture and livestock farming. https://patrukar.com/en/news/balgopal-sahukhal-becomes-first-nepali-coach-to-earn-afc-pro-licence 2026-10-03T09:13:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/balgopal-sahukhal-becomes-first-nepali-coach-to-earn-afc-pro-licence/3d2deeea.png Balgopal Sahukhal Becomes First Nepali Coach to Earn AFC Pro Licence Former Nepali footballer and coach Balgopal Sahukhal has completed a one-year professional coaching course in Australia, becoming the first Nepali to earn the AFC Pro Licence. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-job-vacancies-fall-for-second-consecutive-quarter 2026-10-03T09:13:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/australia-job-vacancies-fall-for-second-consecutive-quarter/dd5f3691.png Australia Job Vacancies Fall for Second Consecutive Quarter Job vacancies in Australia fell 0.9% in the three months to August, marking a second consecutive quarterly decline and pointing to softer demand for workers. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jd-vance-backs-scrapping-h-1b-visa-programme-citing-worker-replacement-concerns 2026-10-03T09:13:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/jd-vance-backs-scrapping-h-1b-visa-programme-citing-worker-replacement-concerns/3954733c.png JD Vance Backs Scrapping H-1B Visa Programme, Citing Worker Replacement Concerns US Vice President JD Vance has voiced support for scrapping the H-1B visa programme, alleging it is used to replace American workers with cheaper foreign labour. https://patrukar.com/en/news/more-than-800-historical-nepali-documents-returned-from-german-collection 2026-10-03T09:13:21+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/more-than-800-historical-nepali-documents-returned-from-german-collection/bd26fde7.png More Than 800 Historical Nepali Documents Returned from German Collection More than 800 Nepali documents dating from the 13th to the 20th century have been returned to Nepal from the private collection of German national Josef Peter Rindfleisch. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pentagon-awards-raytheon-24-4-billion-contract-to-boost-sm-6-missile-production 2026-10-03T09:13:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pentagon-awards-raytheon-24-4-billion-contract-to-boost-sm-6-missile-production/101d0895.png Pentagon Awards Raytheon $24.4 Billion Contract to Boost SM-6 Missile Production The five-year agreement, with an option to extend it by two years, is intended to increase SM-6 production and replenish weapons stockpiles used in the war against Iran. https://patrukar.com/en/news/hamal-says-government-is-not-serious-about-voices-raised-in-house 2026-10-03T09:13:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/hamal-says-government-is-not-serious-about-voices-raised-in-house/8327c395.png Hamal Says Government Is Not Serious About Voices Raised in House CPN (Nepal Communist Party) parliamentary party deputy leader Pramesh Kumar Hamal accused the government of ignoring parliamentary concerns, Speaker's directives and its own commitments. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-announces-15-member-squad-for-icc-cricket-world-cup-league-2-series-in-oman 2026-10-03T09:13:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-announces-15-member-squad-for-icc-cricket-world-cup-league-2-series-in-oman/bc76a849.png Nepal Announces 15-Member Squad for ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Series in Oman The Cricket Association of Nepal has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 one-day series featuring Nepal, Oman and Canada. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-briefs-parliament-on-nepal-s-un-general-assembly-participation 2026-10-03T09:13:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-briefs-parliament-on-nepal-s-un-general-assembly-participation/acb5d1e7.png Foreign Minister Briefs Parliament on Nepal’s UN General Assembly Participation The Foreign Minister briefed the House of Representatives on Nepal’s participation at the United Nations General Assembly and the issues raised during the gathering. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-begins-preliminary-work-on-kathmandu-valley-urban-transport-master-plan 2026-10-03T09:13:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-begins-preliminary-work-on-kathmandu-valley-urban-transport-master-plan/2a62271c.png Nepal Begins Preliminary Work on Kathmandu Valley Urban Transport Master Plan Nepal has begun preliminary work on a long-term transport plan for Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, with proposals for mass transit, tunnels and car-free zones. https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-sees-very-big-potential-for-economic-cooperation-with-india 2026-10-03T09:13:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/putin-sees-very-big-potential-for-economic-cooperation-with-india/1fc26351.png Putin Sees ‘Very Big Potential’ for Economic Cooperation with India Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow sees strong potential to expand economic cooperation with India, including work on major international transit and shipping corridors. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-women-s-kabaddi-team-returns-home-with-asian-games-bronze 2026-10-03T09:13:31+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-women-s-kabaddi-team-returns-home-with-asian-games-bronze/ff165dfc.png Nepal Women’s Kabaddi Team Returns Home with Asian Games Bronze Nepal’s national women’s kabaddi team received a grand welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport after winning bronze at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-shishir-khinal-calls-for-climate-justice-to-be-put-into-practice 2026-10-03T09:13:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-shishir-khinal-calls-for-climate-justice-to-be-put-into-practice/39ee660c.png Minister Shishir Khinal Calls for Climate Justice to Be Put into Practice Speaking at the opening of Kathmandu Climate Week 2026, Foreign Minister Shishir Khinal urged the international community to move beyond climate justice rhetoric and adopt practical, accessible measures. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-s-presentation-at-the-81st-un-general-assembly-key-challenges 2026-10-03T09:13:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-presentation-at-the-81st-un-general-assembly-key-challenges/3cc543d5.png Nepal’s Presentation at the 81st UN General Assembly: Key Challenges Nepali outlets examine Nepal’s participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, highlighting the challenges surrounding the gathering and how Nepal presented its positions. https://patrukar.com/en/news/australia-tightens-temporary-visa-rules-affecting-international-students 2026-10-03T09:13:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/australia-tightens-temporary-visa-rules-affecting-international-students/5eb65423.png Australia Tightens Temporary Visa Rules, Affecting International Students Australia has announced stricter temporary visa measures and set a target of limiting net overseas migration to 245,000 in the current financial year. International students already in the country may also be affected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/deuba-faction-begins-parallel-nepali-congress-convention-with-ward-assemblies 2026-10-03T09:13:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/deuba-faction-begins-parallel-nepali-congress-convention-with-ward-assemblies/c5af72a6.png Deuba Faction Begins Parallel Nepali Congress Convention With Ward Assemblies The Sher Bahadur Deuba faction has started its parallel 15th Nepali Congress general convention process, with ward assemblies beginning from Ashoj 15 and a central convention scheduled for Mangsir 21-23. https://patrukar.com/en/news/spacex-dragon-docks-at-iss-with-four-new-crew-members 2026-10-03T09:13:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/spacex-dragon-docks-at-iss-with-four-new-crew-members/df294da9.png SpaceX Dragon Docks at ISS With Four New Crew Members A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying four crew members docked with the International Space Station on Thursday. The team is expected to stay aboard for six months. https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-warns-russia-would-use-all-weapons-if-attacked-says-it-has-no-plans-to-attack-europe 2026-10-03T09:13:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/putin-warns-russia-would-use-all-weapons-if-attacked-says-it-has-no-plans-to-attack-europe/9a194c71.png Putin Warns Russia Would Use All Weapons if Attacked, Says It Has No Plans to Attack Europe Vladimir Putin said Russia has no plans to attack a European country but would retaliate with all weapons at its disposal if Russian territory came under attack. https://patrukar.com/en/news/fast-furious-franchise-set-to-become-peacock-tv-series 2026-10-03T09:13:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/fast-furious-franchise-set-to-become-peacock-tv-series/993efa16.png Fast & Furious Franchise Set to Become Peacock TV Series Peacock has greenlit a scripted television series based on the Fast & Furious franchise, first announced as in development at NBCUniversal’s Upfronts earlier this year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-warns-against-indiscipline-as-uml-swears-in-nominated-central-members 2026-10-03T09:13:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/oli-warns-against-indiscipline-as-uml-swears-in-nominated-central-members/f62f5305.png Oli Warns Against Indiscipline as UML Swears In Nominated Central Members CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli administered the oath of office to newly nominated central committee members and called on party leaders to prepare for upcoming local-level elections. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-men-s-cricket-team-returns-home-after-20th-asian-games 2026-10-03T09:13:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-men-s-cricket-team-returns-home-after-20th-asian-games/c4f87752.png Nepal Men’s Cricket Team Returns Home After 20th Asian Games Nepal’s national men’s cricket team has returned from Tokyo after competing in the 20th Asian Games, where it defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the group stage. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-and-pakistan-to-meet-in-asian-games-men-s-cricket-gold-medal-final 2026-10-03T09:13:51+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-and-pakistan-to-meet-in-asian-games-men-s-cricket-gold-medal-final/06887219.png India and Pakistan to Meet in Asian Games Men’s Cricket Gold Medal Final India will face Pakistan in the men’s cricket gold medal match at the Asian Games, marking the first time the teams have contested the final. https://patrukar.com/en/news/icc-introduces-five-run-penalty-for-batters-who-waste-time 2026-10-03T09:13:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/icc-introduces-five-run-penalty-for-batters-who-waste-time/6fa78263.png ICC Introduces Five-Run Penalty for Batters Who Waste Time New ICC playing conditions include a five-run penalty for a batter's second failure to be ready within the stipulated time, along with the use of the pink ball in Test cricket. https://patrukar.com/en/news/el-nino-strengthens-as-unicef-warns-millions-of-latin-american-children-face-risks 2026-10-03T09:13:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/el-nino-strengthens-as-unicef-warns-millions-of-latin-american-children-face-risks/d9998e0b.png El Niño Strengthens as UNICEF Warns Millions of Latin American Children Face Risks UNICEF warns that millions of children in Latin America are at risk as a record-strength El Niño is expected to intensify before peaking around December. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-tourist-arrivals-rise-12-1-in-september-as-chinese-visitors-double 2026-10-03T09:13:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-tourist-arrivals-rise-12-1-in-september-as-chinese-visitors-double/6e06b224.png Nepal Tourist Arrivals Rise 12.1% in September as Chinese Visitors Double Nepal welcomed 88,248 foreign tourists in September, up 12.1% from the same month last year, with arrivals from South Asia also increasing. https://patrukar.com/en/news/japan-raises-visa-and-permanent-residency-fees-more-than-12-fold 2026-10-03T09:13:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/japan-raises-visa-and-permanent-residency-fees-more-than-12-fold/e583e50a.png Japan Raises Visa and Permanent Residency Fees More Than 12-Fold Japan will increase several immigration-related fees for foreign nationals from October 1, 2026, with the permanent residency permit fee rising by more than twelve times. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dipendra-singh-airee-goes-unsold-at-il-t20-auction 2026-10-03T09:13:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dipendra-singh-airee-goes-unsold-at-il-t20-auction/e0cd8ffe.png Dipendra Singh Airee Goes Unsold at IL T20 Auction Nepal T20I captain Dipendra Singh Airee went unsold at the IL T20 auction after no team bid for him at his $10,000 base price. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lenacapavir-offers-twice-yearly-hiv-prevention-but-global-access-remains-unequal 2026-10-03T09:13:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lenacapavir-offers-twice-yearly-hiv-prevention-but-global-access-remains-unequal/bf7774b9.png Lenacapavir Offers Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention but Global Access Remains Unequal Lenacapavir is being viewed as a major advance in HIV prevention, but access to the twice-yearly drug remains uneven around the world. https://patrukar.com/en/news/putin-warns-russia-could-use-nuclear-weapons-reports-say 2026-10-03T09:14:00+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/putin-warns-russia-could-use-nuclear-weapons-reports-say/efe5ee8b.png Putin Warns Russia Could Use Nuclear Weapons, Reports Say Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could use nuclear weapons, according to reports published by Nepali news outlets on October 2, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-guests-begin-arriving-for-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention 2026-10-03T09:14:02+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-guests-begin-arriving-for-nepali-congress-15th-general-convention/a468b0e2.png Foreign Guests Begin Arriving for Nepali Congress 15th General Convention Socialist International General Secretary Chantal Kambire has arrived in Kathmandu for the Nepali Congress convention opening on October 4, as other international guests are expected. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-returns-from-un-highlights-climate-justice-gains 2026-10-03T09:14:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-returns-from-un-highlights-climate-justice-gains/48e5a1de.png Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal Returns from UN, Highlights Climate Justice Gains Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal says Nepal used the 81st UN General Assembly to advance its national interests and raise climate justice for vulnerable mountain nations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/us-expands-military-presence-around-iran-reports-say 2026-10-03T09:14:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/us-expands-military-presence-around-iran-reports-say/a5ba0bad.png US Expands Military Presence Around Iran, Reports Say Reports published on October 2, 2026, say the United States has increased its military presence in the region around Iran, raising the profile of a significant foreign affairs and security development. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-ahead-of-denmark-match 2026-10-03T09:14:05+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-ahead-of-denmark-match/dc573835.png Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Ahead of Denmark Match Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team camp before Thursday's UEFA Nations League match against Denmark, saying he will explain his decision later. https://patrukar.com/en/news/acc-president-mohsin-naqvi-to-skip-asian-games-cricket-final-in-japan 2026-10-03T09:14:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/acc-president-mohsin-naqvi-to-skip-asian-games-cricket-final-in-japan/d9c7a3e0.png ACC President Mohsin Naqvi to Skip Asian Games Cricket Final in Japan The Asian Cricket Council says President Mohsin Naqvi will not travel to Japan for the 2026 Asian Games cricket finals, where India and Pakistan will contest the men's gold medal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/government-says-it-will-soon-fill-two-vacant-national-assembly-seats 2026-10-03T09:14:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/government-says-it-will-soon-fill-two-vacant-national-assembly-seats/ffe9dfbf.png Government Says It Will Soon Fill Two Vacant National Assembly Seats Law Minister Sobita Gautam says recommendations will be made soon for two vacant National Assembly seats, with the elected seat to be filled under existing law. https://patrukar.com/en/news/baa-ek-yoddha-draws-audiences-despite-rain-across-nepal 2026-10-03T09:14:10+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/baa-ek-yoddha-draws-audiences-despite-rain-across-nepal/e551d14f.png ‘Baa Ek Yoddha’ Draws Audiences Despite Rain Across Nepal The Nepali film ‘Baa Ek Yoddha’ has received a positive audience response since opening in theatres nationwide, with reported occupancy improving on Saturday despite continuous rain. https://patrukar.com/en/news/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-to-attend-pre-cop-leaders-event-in-fiji-and-tuvalu 2026-10-03T09:14:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/foreign-minister-shishir-khanal-to-attend-pre-cop-leaders-event-in-fiji-and-tuvalu/edb63856.png Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal to Attend Pre-COP Leaders Event in Fiji and Tuvalu Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal will lead a four-member Nepali delegation to a climate change Pre-COP Leaders Event in Fiji and Tuvalu on October 5 and 6, before traveling to Australia. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ministry-begins-work-on-senior-citizen-experience-bank 2026-10-03T09:14:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ministry-begins-work-on-senior-citizen-experience-bank/eac2fd95.png Ministry Begins Work on Senior Citizen Experience Bank Nepal’s Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Social Minorities and Social Security is working to preserve senior citizens’ knowledge, skills and experience for future generations. https://patrukar.com/en/news/icc-announces-groups-and-schedule-for-2027-odi-world-cup 2026-10-03T09:14:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/icc-announces-groups-and-schedule-for-2027-odi-world-cup/118e79a1.png ICC Announces Groups and Schedule for 2027 ODI World Cup The 14-team 2027 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Group A includes Afghanistan, Australia, India, Pakistan and Zimbabwe. https://patrukar.com/en/news/speakers-call-for-stronger-nepal-china-ties-at-people-s-level 2026-10-03T09:14:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/speakers-call-for-stronger-nepal-china-ties-at-people-s-level/43bf48de.png Speakers Call for Stronger Nepal-China Ties at People's Level Speakers at a Chinese National Day event in Bhairahawa urged Nepal and China to deepen people-to-people relations, cooperation and mutual understanding. https://patrukar.com/en/news/malaysia-considers-raising-minimum-wage-to-2-000-ringgit 2026-10-03T09:14:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/malaysia-considers-raising-minimum-wage-to-2-000-ringgit/6991ece8.png Malaysia Considers Raising Minimum Wage to 2,000 Ringgit Malaysia is discussing a proposal to increase the monthly minimum wage from 1,700 to 2,000 ringgit, with a decision expected through the 2027 budget. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-proposes-menstrual-leave-for-women-civil-servants 2026-10-03T09:14:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-proposes-menstrual-leave-for-women-civil-servants/9797fddc.png Nepal Proposes Menstrual Leave for Women Civil Servants Nepal's Federal Civil Service Bill proposes menstrual leave for women civil servants, adding a ninth type of leave to the proposed framework. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-wins-bronze-in-women-s-kabaddi-at-20th-asian-games 2026-10-03T09:14:18+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-wins-bronze-in-women-s-kabaddi-at-20th-asian-games/68138ebf.png Nepal Wins Bronze in Women's Kabaddi at 20th Asian Games Nepal secured the bronze medal in women's kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after reaching the semifinals with a win over Sri Lanka. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-marks-77-years-since-mao-declared-the-people-s-republic 2026-10-03T09:14:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/china-marks-77-years-since-mao-declared-the-people-s-republic/fa40da47.png China Marks 77 Years Since Mao Declared the People's Republic An explainer looks at China's 77-year transformation, from the revolution led by Mao Zedong to changes under Deng Xiaoping and the technological ambitions pursued under Xi Jinping. https://patrukar.com/en/news/portugal-beat-denmark-4-2-in-uefa-nations-league-without-ronaldo 2026-10-03T09:14:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/portugal-beat-denmark-4-2-in-uefa-nations-league-without-ronaldo/581aba53.png Portugal Beat Denmark 4-2 in UEFA Nations League Without Ronaldo Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2 in Copenhagen in a UEFA Nations League Group D match played without Cristiano Ronaldo, extending its strong run in the competition. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-and-india-agree-to-strengthen-border-security-coordination 2026-10-03T09:14:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-and-india-agree-to-strengthen-border-security-coordination/9849d797.png Nepal and India Agree to Strengthen Border Security Coordination Nepal and India have agreed to improve coordination between security officials on border management, information exchange and efforts to control illegal activities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lionel-messi-buys-spanish-second-division-club-cd-eldense 2026-10-03T09:14:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lionel-messi-buys-spanish-second-division-club-cd-eldense/90ee37db.png Lionel Messi Buys Spanish Second-Division Club CD Eldense Argentina captain and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has completed the purchase of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense after receiving regulatory approval. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israeli-strikes-continue-across-southern-lebanon 2026-10-03T09:14:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/israeli-strikes-continue-across-southern-lebanon/4cf727a6.png Israeli Strikes Continue Across Southern Lebanon Israeli attacks reportedly continued in southern Lebanon on Thursday, with airstrikes, artillery fire and machine-gun fire targeting various locations. No casualty figures were available. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ncp-expresses-regret-over-balen-shah-s-remarks-in-parliament 2026-10-03T09:14:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ncp-expresses-regret-over-balen-shah-s-remarks-in-parliament/0630b2d4.png NCP Expresses Regret Over Balen Shah’s Remarks in Parliament The Nepal Communist Party said Prime Minister Balen Shah had insulted Parliament and failed to inform the House about his visit to the United States for the 81st UN General Assembly. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-to-miss-saff-championship-for-first-time-after-fifa-suspension 2026-10-03T09:14:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-to-miss-saff-championship-for-first-time-after-fifa-suspension/0dcc7530.png Nepal to Miss SAFF Championship for First Time After FIFA Suspension Nepal has been ruled out of the 15th SAFF Championship in Bangladesh after the FIFA suspension on the All Nepal Football Association remained in place beyond the deadline. https://patrukar.com/en/news/congress-mp-kc-urges-pm-balen-shah-to-clarify-nepal-india-border-remarks 2026-10-03T09:14:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/congress-mp-kc-urges-pm-balen-shah-to-clarify-nepal-india-border-remarks/4511321d.png Congress MP KC Urges PM Balen Shah to Clarify Nepal-India Border Remarks Nepali Congress lawmaker Chandrabahadur KC says Prime Minister Balen Shah should explain his border remarks in Parliament or have them removed from the record before the session ends. https://patrukar.com/en/news/five-new-ambassadors-present-credentials-to-president-paudel 2026-10-03T09:14:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/five-new-ambassadors-present-credentials-to-president-paudel/08236812.png Five New Ambassadors Present Credentials to President Paudel Newly appointed ambassadors from Thailand, Brazil, Pakistan, France and South Korea presented their credentials to President Ram Chandra Paudel at the President’s Office in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-after-tensions-with-jorge-jesus 2026-10-03T09:14:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-after-tensions-with-jorge-jesus/fcb73388.png Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp After Tensions With Jorge Jesus Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen a day before the team’s Nations League match against Denmark, raising questions about his international future. https://patrukar.com/en/news/lionel-messi-becomes-majority-owner-of-spanish-club-cd-eldense 2026-10-03T09:14:33+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/lionel-messi-becomes-majority-owner-of-spanish-club-cd-eldense/ac29341c.png Lionel Messi Becomes Majority Owner of Spanish Club CD Eldense Lionel Messi has acquired a majority stake in Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, with the deal pending regulatory approval. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-electricity-authority-to-sell-86-mw-of-surplus-power-to-india 2026-10-03T09:14:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-electricity-authority-to-sell-86-mw-of-surplus-power-to-india/5428c13b.png Nepal Electricity Authority to Sell 86 MW of Surplus Power to India The Nepal Electricity Authority has decided to sell 86 megawatts of surplus electricity to India during the rainy season through the Indian power exchange. https://patrukar.com/en/news/203-nepali-peacekeepers-rotate-under-un-mission-in-south-sudan 2026-10-03T09:14:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/203-nepali-peacekeepers-rotate-under-un-mission-in-south-sudan/a654255e.png 203 Nepali Peacekeepers Rotate Under UN Mission in South Sudan A contingent of 203 Nepali peacekeepers departed for South Sudan to replace the same number of personnel completing their tour with UNMISS. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-unveils-seventh-customs-reform-and-modernisation-plan 2026-10-03T09:14:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-unveils-seventh-customs-reform-and-modernisation-plan/32645f3b.png Nepal Unveils Seventh Customs Reform and Modernisation Plan Nepal has unveiled a five-year customs reform plan for fiscal years 2083/84 to 2087/88, with more than Rs 7 billion set to be mobilised. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-supreme-court-cancels-sujal-foods-candyman-trademark-registration 2026-10-03T09:14:38+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-supreme-court-cancels-sujal-foods-candyman-trademark-registration/69e733ac.png Nepal Supreme Court Cancels Sujal Foods’ Candyman Trademark Registration Nepal’s Supreme Court has annulled Sujal Foods Pvt. Ltd.’s registration of the Candyman trademark and upheld India Tobacco Company Limited’s claim to the mark. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bts-makes-vmas-history-as-first-k-pop-group-to-win-song-of-the-year 2026-10-03T09:14:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bts-makes-vmas-history-as-first-k-pop-group-to-win-song-of-the-year/483d00ab.png BTS Makes VMAs History as First K-Pop Group to Win Song of the Year BTS won three awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first K-pop group to take home Song of the Year. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-grants-autumn-climbing-permits-to-648-mountaineers-from-69-countries 2026-10-03T09:14:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-grants-autumn-climbing-permits-to-648-mountaineers-from-69-countries/8e9d6be6.png Nepal Grants Autumn Climbing Permits to 648 Mountaineers from 69 Countries Nepal has issued 648 climbing permits for the autumn 2026 season, covering 20 mountains and 71 expedition groups, and collected Rs 238.5 million in royalties. https://patrukar.com/en/news/aren-rai-warns-government-against-undermining-democracy-and-secularism 2026-10-03T09:14:41+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/aren-rai-warns-government-against-undermining-democracy-and-secularism/7fbfe870.png Aren Rai Warns Government Against Undermining Democracy and Secularism Shram Sanskriti Party chief whip and House of Representatives member Aren Rai cautioned the government against arbitrary decisions that could weaken democracy, federalism, secularism and inclusion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/garry-kasparov-says-his-life-and-associate-s-are-in-danger 2026-10-03T09:14:44+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/garry-kasparov-says-his-life-and-associate-s-are-in-danger/53ee3602.png Garry Kasparov Says His Life and Associate’s Are in Danger Former world chess champion and Kremlin critic Garry Kasparov said US and Lithuanian security agencies warned that he and associate Ivan Tyutrin could be in danger. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nrna-portugal-to-open-lisbon-office-as-nepali-population-reaches-56-866 2026-10-03T09:14:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nrna-portugal-to-open-lisbon-office-as-nepali-population-reaches-56-866/960f65b2.png NRNA Portugal to Open Lisbon Office as Nepali Population Reaches 56,866 The NRNA National Coordination Council Portugal will begin operating an office and launch a website in Lisbon from 4 October, as the Nepali population in Portugal reaches 56,866. https://patrukar.com/en/news/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-implementation-of-nepal-s-national-climate-change-policy-2083 2026-10-03T09:14:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-implementation-of-nepal-s-national-climate-change-policy-2083/009e44f6.png Stakeholders Call for Stronger Implementation of Nepal’s National Climate Change Policy 2083 Climate and energy sector representatives have urged the government to clarify the institutions, staffing, funding and coordination needed to put the draft National Climate Change Policy 2083 into practice. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pete-hegseth-announces-20-cut-in-us-generals-and-admirals 2026-10-03T09:14:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pete-hegseth-announces-20-cut-in-us-generals-and-admirals/5f8d41f4.png Pete Hegseth Announces 20% Cut in US Generals and Admirals US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to reduce the number of generals and admirals by 20 percent, saying the move is intended to strengthen accountability and military readiness. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-administration-grants-security-clearance-to-nyc-mayor-mamdani-after-nine-months 2026-10-03T09:14:47+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-administration-grants-security-clearance-to-nyc-mayor-mamdani-after-nine-months/ae68c1a1.png Trump Administration Grants Security Clearance to NYC Mayor Mamdani After Nine Months New York City Mayor Mamdani confirmed that the Trump administration has granted him security clearance, about nine months after he took office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-federal-parliament-s-current-session-to-end-tonight 2026-10-03T09:14:49+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-federal-parliament-s-current-session-to-end-tonight/b451498e.png Nepal Federal Parliament’s Current Session to End Tonight Nepal’s current Federal Parliament session is set to conclude tonight, Ashoj 16, according to a news report. https://patrukar.com/en/news/cpn-lawmaker-ghanashyam-rijal-criticises-government-in-national-assembly 2026-10-03T09:14:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/cpn-lawmaker-ghanashyam-rijal-criticises-government-in-national-assembly/b91b1623.png CPN Lawmaker Ghanashyam Rijal Criticises Government in National Assembly CPN lawmaker Ghanashyam Rijal criticised the government's foreign policy, governance and arrests, and questioned whether figures had been compiled on alleged Indian encroachment of Nepali territory. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indonesia-thrash-bangladesh-9-2-to-reach-fifa-asean-cup-2026-final 2026-10-03T09:14:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/indonesia-thrash-bangladesh-9-2-to-reach-fifa-asean-cup-2026-final/ec5be3c2.png Indonesia Thrash Bangladesh 9-2 to Reach FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Final Indonesia secured a place in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final with a 9-2 win over Bangladesh, led by Mitchell Baker’s five goals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rain-ends-nepal-s-asian-games-cricket-campaign-as-sri-lanka-advance 2026-10-03T09:14:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rain-ends-nepal-s-asian-games-cricket-campaign-as-sri-lanka-advance/47cfbc98.png Rain Ends Nepal’s Asian Games Cricket Campaign as Sri Lanka Advance Nepal’s Asian Games quarter-final against Sri Lanka was washed out before the toss, sending Sri Lanka through on the basis of their higher T20 ranking. https://patrukar.com/en/news/bhutan-lose-to-can-11-by-13-runs-in-pokhara-t20-practice-match 2026-10-03T09:14:53+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/bhutan-lose-to-can-11-by-13-runs-in-pokhara-t20-practice-match/9116efbc.png Bhutan Lose to CAN-11 by 13 Runs in Pokhara T20 Practice Match Bhutan's national cricket team lost by 13 runs to CAN-11 in a T20 practice match in Pokhara, their third defeat during the tour. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-s-customs-duty-cut-threatens-nepal-s-edible-oil-exports 2026-10-03T09:14:56+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-s-customs-duty-cut-threatens-nepal-s-edible-oil-exports/5d6e0ae1.png India's Customs Duty Cut Threatens Nepal's Edible Oil Exports India's lower customs duties on processed edible oil imports could erode Nepal's competitive advantage and put pressure on exporters' profits and market share. https://patrukar.com/en/news/israeli-minister-thanks-saudi-arabia-for-helping-rescued-passengers 2026-10-03T09:14:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/israeli-minister-thanks-saudi-arabia-for-helping-rescued-passengers/7a9db195.png Israeli Minister Thanks Saudi Arabia for Helping Rescued Passengers Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar thanked Saudi officials for their immediate assistance to Israeli travellers rescued after a plane incident. https://patrukar.com/en/news/france-s-household-purchasing-power-falls-by-1-200-a-year 2026-10-03T09:14:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/france-s-household-purchasing-power-falls-by-1-200-a-year/2fe62239.png France’s Household Purchasing Power Falls by €1,200 a Year An economic analysis says a typical French household with two adults and two children has lost about €1,200 a year in real purchasing power since 2024, amid rising living costs. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-warns-it-could-deploy-new-weapons-if-conflict-escalates 2026-10-03T09:14:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/iran-warns-it-could-deploy-new-weapons-if-conflict-escalates/24049086.png Iran Warns It Could Deploy New Weapons if Conflict Escalates Iran has warned it may deploy new weapons if fighting intensifies, but reports did not identify the weapons or where they might be used. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-karate-team-returns-to-kathmandu-after-asian-games-and-international-championship 2026-10-03T09:14:58+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-karate-team-returns-to-kathmandu-after-asian-games-and-international-championship/a07e1e88.png Nepali Karate Team Returns to Kathmandu After Asian Games and International Championship Nepal's karate team has returned to Kathmandu after competing in the Asian Games and an international karate championship. Tenzing Sherpa, who won Nepal's first medal at the ongoing event, was among the returning athletes. https://patrukar.com/en/news/shubman-gill-s-record-double-century-powers-india-s-historic-406-run-chase 2026-10-03T09:15:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/shubman-gill-s-record-double-century-powers-india-s-historic-406-run-chase/7462dde4.png Shubman Gill’s Record Double Century Powers India’s Historic 406-Run Chase Shubman Gill hit an unbeaten 223 as India chased 406 against West Indies in 43.3 overs, winning the second ODI by eight wickets and taking a 2-0 series lead. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rastriya-swatantra-party-central-committee-meeting-set-for-october-3 2026-10-03T09:15:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rastriya-swatantra-party-central-committee-meeting-set-for-october-3/119c9cf6.png Rastriya Swatantra Party Central Committee Meeting Set for October 3 The RSP central committee is meeting at its Kathmandu office on October 3 to discuss candidate selection for local elections, party appointments and organizational expansion. https://patrukar.com/en/news/president-paudel-ends-current-session-of-both-houses-of-federal-parliament 2026-10-03T09:15:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/president-paudel-ends-current-session-of-both-houses-of-federal-parliament/9a5cef8a.png President Paudel Ends Current Session of Both Houses of Federal Parliament President Ram Chandra Paudel has ended the current session of both houses of Nepal’s Federal Parliament, effective from midnight on Friday, Ashoj 16. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-israeli-caricaturists-visit-nepal-for-cultural-exchange 2026-10-03T09:15:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-israeli-caricaturists-visit-nepal-for-cultural-exchange/d7d49c17.png Three Israeli Caricaturists Visit Nepal for Cultural Exchange Nissim Hezkiyau, Itamar Daube and Uri Fink visited Nepal for an Israeli-Nepali cartoon exhibition and exchanges with local artists, students and cartoonists. https://patrukar.com/en/news/india-complete-historic-406-run-chase-to-beat-west-indies-in-guwahati-odi 2026-10-03T09:15:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/india-complete-historic-406-run-chase-to-beat-west-indies-in-guwahati-odi/15b30b92.png India Complete Historic 406-Run Chase to Beat West Indies in Guwahati ODI India chased down 406 runs against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati, securing an eight-wicket win and recording the first successful chase above 400 in the team’s ODI history. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nea-announces-12-days-of-power-cuts-in-kathmandu-valley 2026-10-03T09:15:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nea-announces-12-days-of-power-cuts-in-kathmandu-valley/f703c1ad.png NEA Announces 12 Days of Power Cuts in Kathmandu Valley The Nepal Electricity Authority will cut power daily from 10 am to 3 pm in areas served by four Kathmandu Valley distribution centres from Ashoj 15 to 26. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-registers-building-bill-2083-to-guarantee-housing-rights 2026-10-03T09:15:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-registers-building-bill-2083-to-guarantee-housing-rights/5cf83b2c.png Nepal Registers Building Bill 2083 to Guarantee Housing Rights The Building Bill 2083, registered in the Federal Parliament Secretariat on October 2, 2026, proposes housing for every citizen and family, including low-income households. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rpp-chair-rajendra-lingden-says-nepal-has-gone-off-track 2026-10-04T17:12:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rpp-chair-rajendra-lingden-says-nepal-has-gone-off-track/5c848471.png RPP Chair Rajendra Lingden Says Nepal Has Gone Off Track Speaking at the Nepali Congress general convention in Kathmandu, RPP Chair Rajendra Lingden said the country was in a dark tunnel and blamed problems on the political system and constitution, not only individuals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-questions-government-s-democratic-direction 2026-10-04T17:30:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-questions-government-s-democratic-direction/170e9af5.png UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Questions Government's Democratic Direction CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel accused the government of failing to engage political parties, Parliament and citizens, warning it appeared to be taking an arbitrary path. https://patrukar.com/en/news/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-calls-for-cooperation-with-nepali-congress 2026-10-04T17:30:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/uml-general-secretary-shankar-pokharel-calls-for-cooperation-with-nepali-congress/51cb3e8b.png UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Calls for Cooperation with Nepali Congress Shankar Pokharel says the UML is ready to work with the Nepali Congress to protect democracy, sovereignty and support Nepal’s development and prosperity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resham-chaudhary-says-new-generation-has-yet-to-show-it-can-build-nepal 2026-10-04T17:30:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/resham-chaudhary-says-new-generation-has-yet-to-show-it-can-build-nepal/00d13c8d.png Resham Chaudhary Says New Generation Has Yet to Show It Can Build Nepal Nagarik Unmukti Party founder and patron Resham Chaudhary criticized the current generation at the Nepali Congress's 15th general convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-honours-94-year-old-member-mathuraprasad-shrestha-at-15th-convention 2026-10-04T17:42:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-honours-94-year-old-member-mathuraprasad-shrestha-at-15th-convention/e81df6e2.png Nepali Congress Honours 94-Year-Old Member Mathuraprasad Shrestha at 15th Convention The Nepali Congress honoured its oldest member and democracy fighter, Mathuraprasad Shrestha, during the opening session of its 15th general convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-praises-gagan-thapa-for-breaking-continuity-in-nepali-congress 2026-10-04T18:00:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prachanda-praises-gagan-thapa-for-breaking-continuity-in-nepali-congress/47701e90.png Prachanda Praises Gagan Thapa for Breaking Continuity in Nepali Congress Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ praised Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa for transforming the party and said he had long believed Thapa could one day lead Nepal. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-says-constitution-amendment-must-not-be-reduced-to-parliamentary-arithmetic 2026-10-04T18:00:40+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/vishwaprakash-sharma-says-constitution-amendment-must-not-be-reduced-to-parliamentary-arithmetic/bd3b8066.png Vishwaprakash Sharma Says Constitution Amendment Must Not Be Reduced to Parliamentary Arithmetic Nepali Congress Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma called for a shared national approach to constitutional amendment, saying it should not depend on the wishes of the ruling or opposition sides. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-says-nepali-congress-convention-begins-a-new-journey 2026-10-04T18:00:48+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/vishwaprakash-sharma-says-nepali-congress-convention-begins-a-new-journey/f082af00.png Vishwaprakash Sharma Says Nepali Congress Convention Begins a New Journey Nepali Congress Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma says the party's 15th General Convention will help it emerge stronger and connect its democratic legacy with the new generation. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-urges-nepali-congress-leaders-to-move-beyond-deuba-at-15th-general-convention 2026-10-04T18:12:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ravi-lamichhane-urges-nepali-congress-leaders-to-move-beyond-deuba-at-15th-general-convention/6fa3469e.png Ravi Lamichhane Urges Nepali Congress Leaders to Move Beyond Deuba at 15th General Convention Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Ravi Lamichhane praised the Nepali Congress's democratic history and urged its new leadership to move forward without trying to appease Sher Bahadur Deuba. https://patrukar.com/en/news/ravi-lamichhane-says-government-will-complete-full-term 2026-10-04T18:12:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/ravi-lamichhane-says-government-will-complete-full-term/4a92832d.png Ravi Lamichhane Says Government Will Complete Full Term Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Ravi Lamichhane said the current government would not fall and would complete its full term. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vidya-bhandari-says-politics-is-a-duty-not-a-route-to-office 2026-10-04T18:12:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/vidya-bhandari-says-politics-is-a-duty-not-a-route-to-office/3040fe8d.png Vidya Bhandari Says Politics Is a Duty, Not a Route to Office Former President Vidya Devi Bhandari said politics should be pursued as a responsibility to society and the nation, not simply as a way to gain office. https://patrukar.com/en/news/mahalaxmi-development-bank-launches-maha-sombar-scheme-with-daraz-discounts 2026-10-04T18:31:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/mahalaxmi-development-bank-launches-maha-sombar-scheme-with-daraz-discounts/c762f66a.png Mahalaxmi Development Bank Launches Maha Sombar Scheme With Daraz Discounts Mahalaxmi Development Bank customers can receive discounts of up to Rs 1,000 on Daraz every Monday when paying with the bank's debit or credit cards. https://patrukar.com/en/news/north-korea-tests-ai-guided-missile-as-kim-jong-un-and-daughter-observe 2026-10-04T18:33:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/north-korea-tests-ai-guided-missile-as-kim-jong-un-and-daughter-observe/9b6c11f4.png North Korea Tests AI-Guided Missile as Kim Jong Un and Daughter Observe North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter watched a missile test that featured artificial intelligence technology claimed to help the missile alter its flight path at low altitude. https://patrukar.com/en/news/vishwaprakash-sharma-asks-why-public-anger-persists-after-new-government 2026-10-04T18:33:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/vishwaprakash-sharma-asks-why-public-anger-persists-after-new-government/e2df9f72.png Vishwaprakash Sharma Asks Why Public Anger Persists After New Government Nepali Congress Vice President Vishwaprakash Sharma said public anger, dissatisfaction and distrust remain despite the formation of a new government, and called for turning public emotion into trust. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-tops-20th-asian-games-in-japan-as-nepal-wins-two-bronze-medals 2026-10-04T18:33:45+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/china-tops-20th-asian-games-in-japan-as-nepal-wins-two-bronze-medals/72e88d08.png China Tops 20th Asian Games in Japan as Nepal Wins Two Bronze Medals China finished first at the 20th Asian Games in Japan with 341 medals, while host Japan placed second. Nepal finished with two bronze medals. https://patrukar.com/en/news/china-made-sugarcane-harvester-replaces-imports-and-enters-global-markets 2026-10-04T18:33:52+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/china-made-sugarcane-harvester-replaces-imports-and-enters-global-markets/6a3315d3.png China-Made Sugarcane Harvester Replaces Imports and Enters Global Markets A sugarcane harvester developed by Luoyang Chenhan Agricultural Equipment Technology in Henan has replaced imported equipment in China and gained a foothold in international markets. https://patrukar.com/en/news/russia-urges-foreign-diplomats-and-citizens-to-leave-kyiv-immediately 2026-10-04T18:33:59+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/russia-urges-foreign-diplomats-and-citizens-to-leave-kyiv-immediately/37b5080d.png Russia Urges Foreign Diplomats and Citizens to Leave Kyiv Immediately Russia's foreign ministry has urged foreign diplomats and nationals in Kyiv to leave the city immediately and warned others against travelling to Ukraine, as Moscow threatens further intense strikes on the capital. https://patrukar.com/en/news/parashuram-mayor-bharat-wadair-joshi-announces-nepali-congress-central-member-candidacy 2026-10-04T18:34:07+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/parashuram-mayor-bharat-wadair-joshi-announces-nepali-congress-central-member-candidacy/e3f8bf6f.png Parashuram Mayor Bharat Wadair Joshi Announces Nepali Congress Central Member Candidacy Parashuram Municipality Mayor Bharat Wadair Joshi has announced his candidacy for central member at the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/thousands-protest-spain-s-housing-crisis-and-rising-rents 2026-10-04T18:34:08+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/thousands-protest-spain-s-housing-crisis-and-rising-rents/231488ea.png Thousands Protest Spain’s Housing Crisis and Rising Rents Thousands of people protested in Madrid and elsewhere in Spain on Saturday, calling for affordable housing and stronger legal protections for tenants. https://patrukar.com/en/news/about-14-000-workers-lose-jobs-at-ohio-truck-plant 2026-10-04T18:34:14+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/about-14-000-workers-lose-jobs-at-ohio-truck-plant/74a3ba1c.png About 14,000 Workers Lose Jobs at Ohio Truck Plant About 14,000 workers were laid off Wednesday at the former Navistar truck plant in southwestern Ohio, days before a campaign rally by US President Donald Trump. https://patrukar.com/en/news/discussion-on-janu-kambang-s-novel-khamyok-held-in-dharan 2026-10-04T18:34:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/discussion-on-janu-kambang-s-novel-khamyok-held-in-dharan/7e580798.png Discussion on Janu Kambang’s Novel ‘Khamyok’ Held in Dharan The Limbu Journalists Association organised a discussion in Dharan on Janu Kambang’s novel ‘Khamyok’, focusing on its themes, characters, identity and historical aspects. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dubai-crown-prince-meets-flydubai-pilot-smit-machhar-praises-his-courage 2026-10-04T18:34:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dubai-crown-prince-meets-flydubai-pilot-smit-machhar-praises-his-courage/59037305.png Dubai Crown Prince Meets Flydubai Pilot Smit Machhar, Praises His Courage Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Minister of Defence Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met Flydubai Captain Smit Machhar and praised his courage, responsibility and humanitarian sensitivity. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prachanda-says-understanding-reached-to-cooperate-with-uml-and-leftist-forces 2026-10-04T18:34:30+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prachanda-says-understanding-reached-to-cooperate-with-uml-and-leftist-forces/0ebaf84a.png Prachanda Says Understanding Reached to Cooperate With UML and Leftist Forces Nepali Communist Party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal says an understanding has been reached to work with the CPN-UML, while talks continue with other leftist and patriotic forces. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nine-more-construction-entrepreneurs-arrested-in-nepal-online-bidding-system-hack-case 2026-10-04T18:34:35+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nine-more-construction-entrepreneurs-arrested-in-nepal-online-bidding-system-hack-case/9cf2aee6.png Nine More Construction Entrepreneurs Arrested in Nepal Online Bidding System Hack Case Nepal Police's Central Investigation Bureau has arrested nine more construction entrepreneurs in a case involving alleged manipulation of government online bidding after unauthorized access to the Public Procurement Monitoring Office website. https://patrukar.com/en/news/indra-bahadur-baniya-says-nepali-congress-convention-will-unite-three-generations 2026-10-04T18:34:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/indra-bahadur-baniya-says-nepali-congress-convention-will-unite-three-generations/610f9128.png Indra Bahadur Baniya Says Nepali Congress Convention Will Unite Three Generations Bagmati Chief Minister and Nepali Congress provincial president Indra Bahadur Baniya says the party must change to bring change to Nepal, calling unity among three generations essential. https://patrukar.com/en/news/four-jsp-nepal-leaders-resign-from-upendra-yadav-led-party 2026-10-04T18:34:43+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/four-jsp-nepal-leaders-resign-from-upendra-yadav-led-party/8131ae92.png Four JSP Nepal Leaders Resign from Upendra Yadav-Led Party Former lawmaker Indu Kumari Sharma and three other leaders jointly resigned from the Janata Samajwadi Party Nepal in Kathmandu on October 4, 2026. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resham-chaudhary-sings-at-nepali-congress-convention-criticises-jailing-of-popular-leaders 2026-10-04T18:34:46+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/resham-chaudhary-sings-at-nepali-congress-convention-criticises-jailing-of-popular-leaders/38c2173c.png Resham Chaudhary Sings at Nepali Congress Convention, Criticises Jailing of Popular Leaders Nagarik Unmukti Party patron Resham Lal Chaudhary criticised the jailing of popular political leaders while addressing the opening session of the Nepali Congress convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/oli-urges-uml-lawmakers-to-prepare-for-struggle-to-defend-democracy 2026-10-04T18:34:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/oli-urges-uml-lawmakers-to-prepare-for-struggle-to-defend-democracy/b8df091a.png Oli Urges UML Lawmakers to Prepare for Struggle to Defend Democracy CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli called on party lawmakers to prepare for a peaceful struggle in the streets and parliament to defend democracy, the constitution and nationalism. https://patrukar.com/en/news/resham-chaudhary-says-gagan-thapa-can-lead-nepal 2026-10-04T18:34:54+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/resham-chaudhary-says-gagan-thapa-can-lead-nepal/290bdbb0.png Resham Chaudhary Says Gagan Thapa Can Lead Nepal Nagarik Unmukti Party founder Resham Chaudhary voiced confidence in Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa at the party’s 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-to-welcome-15th-convention-guests-with-tree-emblazoned-scarves 2026-10-04T18:34:57+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-to-welcome-15th-convention-guests-with-tree-emblazoned-scarves/f6b78c07.png Nepali Congress to Welcome 15th Convention Guests with Tree-Emblazoned Scarves The Nepali Congress will present guests at its 15th general convention opening ceremony in Kathmandu with scarves featuring the party’s tree election symbol and four-starred flag. https://patrukar.com/en/news/janamorcha-leader-raises-cooperative-fraud-at-nepali-congress-convention-crowd-heckles-ravi-lamichhane 2026-10-04T18:35:03+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/janamorcha-leader-raises-cooperative-fraud-at-nepali-congress-convention-crowd-heckles-ravi-lamichhane/53cd901b.png Janamorcha Leader Raises Cooperative Fraud at Nepali Congress Convention, Crowd Heckles Ravi Lamichhane A National Janamorcha leader raised allegations of billions of rupees embezzled from cooperatives at the Nepali Congress convention in Kathmandu, drawing loud heckling from the crowd. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rsp-chairman-ravi-lamichhane-arrives-at-nepali-congress-convention-venue-in-kathmandu 2026-10-04T18:35:04+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rsp-chairman-ravi-lamichhane-arrives-at-nepali-congress-convention-venue-in-kathmandu/ab4b4fb6.png RSP Chairman Ravi Lamichhane Arrives at Nepali Congress Convention Venue in Kathmandu Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Ravi Lamichhane arrived at Khulamanch in Kathmandu on Sunday afternoon after the Nepali Congress convention had begun. https://patrukar.com/en/news/rajendra-lingden-says-nepali-congress-should-lead-democracy 2026-10-04T18:35:09+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/rajendra-lingden-says-nepali-congress-should-lead-democracy/f43e0652.png Rajendra Lingden Says Nepali Congress Should Lead Democracy Rastriya Prajatantra Party leader Rajendra Lingden says democracy should be the alternative to democracy and argues the Nepali Congress should lead it, while calling for reconsideration of the constitution and republican system. https://patrukar.com/en/news/abdul-sattar-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary 2026-10-04T18:35:11+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/abdul-sattar-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary/7df21cae.png Abdul Sattar Announces Bid for Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Nepali Congress Central Member Abdul Sattar has announced he will contest for joint general secretary in the Muslim cluster at the party's 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/prabhu-sah-presents-political-report-at-aam-janata-party-meeting 2026-10-04T18:35:13+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/prabhu-sah-presents-political-report-at-aam-janata-party-meeting/e4d008ce.png Prabhu Sah Presents Political Report at Aam Janata Party Meeting Aam Janata Party Chairman Prabhu Sah presented an 18-page report warning of a serious national crisis and calling for political and constitutional change. https://patrukar.com/en/news/south-korean-volunteers-help-clean-flood-hit-areas-in-nuwakot 2026-10-04T18:35:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/south-korean-volunteers-help-clean-flood-hit-areas-in-nuwakot/01915151.png South Korean Volunteers Help Clean Flood-Hit Areas in Nuwakot A team of South Korean volunteers is assisting flood victims in Nuwakot with cleanup and recovery work. https://patrukar.com/en/news/krishna-kumari-basnet-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member 2026-10-04T18:35:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/krishna-kumari-basnet-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/9ea5cfcf.png Krishna Kumari Basnet Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Nepali Congress leader Krishna Kumari Basnet has announced her candidacy for central member at the party's 15th General Convention. https://patrukar.com/en/news/10th-national-games-set-for-karnali-province-with-32-sports 2026-10-04T18:35:22+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/10th-national-games-set-for-karnali-province-with-32-sports/3d2b8d75.png 10th National Games Set for Karnali Province with 32 Sports The 10th National Games will run from Mangsir 16 to 27, 2083 BS, across proposed venues in five districts of Karnali Province. https://patrukar.com/en/news/national-id-card-mandatory-for-health-insurance-from-december-16 2026-10-04T18:35:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/national-id-card-mandatory-for-health-insurance-from-december-16/4301625d.png National ID Card Mandatory for Health Insurance from December 16 Citizens aged 16 and above will need a National ID card to enroll in, renew, or access Nepal’s health insurance program from December 16 (Poush 1). https://patrukar.com/en/news/medical-college-association-seeks-probe-into-mp-ansari-s-allegations-against-national-medical-college 2026-10-04T18:35:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/medical-college-association-seeks-probe-into-mp-ansari-s-allegations-against-national-medical-college/c87ea847.png Medical College Association Seeks Probe Into MP Ansari’s Allegations Against National Medical College The Private Medical and Dental College Association of Nepal has called for an investigation into MP Rahbar Ansari’s allegations about postgraduate seats and inspection documents at National Medical College. https://patrukar.com/en/news/finance-minister-wagle-to-discuss-nepal-s-grey-list-exit-and-reconstruction-in-us-talks 2026-10-04T18:36:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/finance-minister-wagle-to-discuss-nepal-s-grey-list-exit-and-reconstruction-in-us-talks/e9dca17e.png Finance Minister Wagle to Discuss Nepal’s Grey-List Exit and Reconstruction in US Talks Finance Minister Wagle is scheduled to meet US Treasury officials and the World Bank president to discuss bilateral cooperation, reconstruction support and economic reforms. https://patrukar.com/en/news/iran-s-irgc-navy-reportedly-targets-seven-oil-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz 2026-10-04T18:36:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/iran-s-irgc-navy-reportedly-targets-seven-oil-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz/27b3c28a.png Iran's IRGC Navy Reportedly Targets Seven Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reports that the IRGC navy targeted at least seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over five days. https://patrukar.com/en/news/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-meets-rsp-chair-rabi-lamichhane 2026-10-04T18:36:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/home-minister-sudhan-gurung-meets-rsp-chair-rabi-lamichhane/8c5234c7.png Home Minister Sudhan Gurung Meets RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane at his Budhanilkantha residence on Sunday, with talks reportedly focused on current political issues. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-parliament-is-not-open-calls-for-open-dialogue 2026-10-04T18:42:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-says-parliament-is-not-open-calls-for-open-dialogue/bce6c39c.png Gagan Thapa Says Parliament Is Not Open, Calls for Open Dialogue Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa said Parliament is not open because the Prime Minister is not accountable to it, and called for open spaces and dialogue across the country. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-musical-chair-politics-fueled-bhadra-23-24-unrest 2026-10-04T18:56:15+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-says-musical-chair-politics-fueled-bhadra-23-24-unrest/72486854.png Gagan Thapa Says ‘Musical Chair’ Politics Fueled Bhadra 23-24 Unrest Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa said repeated leadership and power-sharing among the same faces had deepened public discontent, contributing to the situation of Bhadra 23 and 24. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dashain-shopping-crowds-grow-in-kathmandu-newroad 2026-10-04T19:17:20+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dashain-shopping-crowds-grow-in-kathmandu-newroad/7c8af69e.png Dashain Shopping Crowds Grow in Kathmandu, Newroad Shopping crowds have increased across Kathmandu as Dashain approaches, with a large crowd seen in Newroad on Sunday afternoon. https://patrukar.com/en/news/gagan-thapa-says-sher-bahadur-deuba-did-not-attend-congress-convention-despite-reserved-seat 2026-10-04T19:29:17+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-says-sher-bahadur-deuba-did-not-attend-congress-convention-despite-reserved-seat/94d24fb9.png Gagan Thapa Says Sher Bahadur Deuba Did Not Attend Congress Convention Despite Reserved Seat Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa said a seat was kept empty for former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba at the party’s 15th general convention, but Deuba did not attend. https://patrukar.com/en/news/kulman-ghising-says-green-revolution-is-key-to-reviving-nepal-s-economy 2026-10-04T20:16:16+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/kulman-ghising-says-green-revolution-is-key-to-reviving-nepal-s-economy/21d04507.png Kulman Ghising Says Green Revolution Is Key to Reviving Nepal’s Economy Ujyalo Nepal Party chairman Kulman Ghising called for a green revolution to help revive Nepal’s crisis-hit economy during a programme in Banepa, Kavre. https://patrukar.com/en/news/dhawal-shumsher-rana-urges-public-to-back-jay-nepal-party-as-alternative-force 2026-10-04T20:16:24+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/dhawal-shumsher-rana-urges-public-to-back-jay-nepal-party-as-alternative-force/cbed7f96.png Dhawal Shumsher Rana Urges Public to Back Jay Nepal Party as Alternative Force Jay Nepal Party Chairman Dr. Dhawal Shumsher Rana has urged the public to support the party, describing it as an honest nationalist alternative to established parties. https://patrukar.com/en/news/trump-appoints-intelligence-chief-jay-clayton-to-lead-white-house-ai-task-force 2026-10-04T20:16:32+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/trump-appoints-intelligence-chief-jay-clayton-to-lead-white-house-ai-task-force/ad0d96ee.png Trump Appoints Intelligence Chief Jay Clayton to Lead White House AI Task Force US President Donald Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead the White House's artificial intelligence task force, which he called the "Super Intelligence Force." https://patrukar.com/en/news/aathrai-and-phidim-launch-inter-municipality-friendship-bus-service 2026-10-04T20:16:39+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/aathrai-and-phidim-launch-inter-municipality-friendship-bus-service/d79935a4.png Aathrai and Phidim Launch Inter-Municipality Friendship Bus Service Aathrai Rural Municipality has launched a friendship bus service connecting Tehrathum and Panchthar, with priority for senior citizens, children, students, patients and persons with disabilities. https://patrukar.com/en/news/minister-pokharel-says-10th-national-games-will-be-held-as-scheduled 2026-10-04T20:16:50+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/minister-pokharel-says-10th-national-games-will-be-held-as-scheduled/7830f087.png Minister Pokharel Says 10th National Games Will Be Held as Scheduled Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel said in Karnali that the 10th National Games will not be postponed and will take place as scheduled. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepal-cricket-team-farewelled-ahead-of-icc-world-cup-league-2-series 2026-10-04T21:12:29+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepal-cricket-team-farewelled-ahead-of-icc-world-cup-league-2-series/d997e5d3.png Nepal Cricket Team Farewelled Ahead of ICC World Cup League 2 Series Nepal’s men’s cricket team received a farewell ceremony in Kathmandu on Sunday before departing for the ICC World Cup Cricket League 2 one-day series. https://patrukar.com/en/news/khotang-orders-road-repairs-before-dashain-to-ensure-festival-travel 2026-10-04T21:12:37+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/khotang-orders-road-repairs-before-dashain-to-ensure-festival-travel/fbc7f0e1.png Khotang Orders Road Repairs Before Dashain to Ensure Festival Travel Khotang’s District Disaster Management Committee has directed local levels and concerned offices to repair roads and make them passable before Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. https://patrukar.com/en/news/tanahun-hydropower-transmission-line-reaches-82-percent-completion 2026-10-04T21:26:19+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/tanahun-hydropower-transmission-line-reaches-82-percent-completion/101648f0.png Tanahun Hydropower Transmission Line Reaches 82 Percent Completion Construction of the 35-kilometre Damouli-Bharatpur 220 kV double-circuit transmission line for the 140 MW Tanahun Hydropower Project is about 82 percent complete. https://patrukar.com/en/news/pm-balen-shah-mocks-nepali-congress-convention-over-khulamanch-remark 2026-10-04T21:42:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/pm-balen-shah-mocks-nepali-congress-convention-over-khulamanch-remark/3756c254.png PM Balen Shah Mocks Nepali Congress Convention Over Khulamanch Remark Prime Minister Balen Shah posted a sarcastic Facebook comment after remarks about him at the opening of the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention in Kathmandu. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-convention-closed-session-starts-at-9-15-am-nominations-open-from-1-pm 2026-10-04T21:42:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-convention-closed-session-starts-at-9-15-am-nominations-open-from-1-pm/addfbb2b.png Nepali Congress Convention: Closed Session Starts at 9:15 AM, Nominations Open from 1 PM The Nepali Congress convention’s second-day schedule sets the closed session for 9:15 AM on Monday and nomination registration from 1 PM to 6 PM. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-sets-nomination-fees-for-15th-general-convention 2026-10-04T22:00:27+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-sets-nomination-fees-for-15th-general-convention/8c6af761.png Nepali Congress Sets Nomination Fees for 15th General Convention The Nepali Congress has set candidate fees for its 15th General Convention, with the presidential nomination fee fixed at Rs 40,000. https://patrukar.com/en/news/raksha-bam-responds-to-pm-balen-shah-s-sarcastic-remark 2026-10-04T22:30:25+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/raksha-bam-responds-to-pm-balen-shah-s-sarcastic-remark/f7eee32a.png Raksha Bam Responds to PM Balen Shah’s Sarcastic Remark Gen Z activist Raksha Bam criticized Prime Minister Balendra Shah after he made a sarcastic social media comment about an event at Kathmandu’s Khulamanch. https://patrukar.com/en/news/nepali-congress-announces-election-schedule-for-15th-general-convention 2026-10-04T22:42:28+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-announces-election-schedule-for-15th-general-convention/7c2e6d2b.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-central-committee-to-meet-monday-at-khulamanch/894ee5d7.png 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/open-graph/blog/pokhara-removes-26-structures-from-firkekhola-s-natural-flow-area/5d2d2897.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-ready-to-cooperate-with-government-on-necessary-issues-vishwaprakash-sharma/1d017ffe.png 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/open-graph/blog/prachanda-congratulates-gagan-thapa-on-leading-nepali-congress-in-a-new-direction/7656e719.png Prachanda Congratulates Gagan Thapa on Leading Nepali Congress in a New Direction Prachanda congratulated Gagan Thapa, saying he had steered the Nepali Congress in a new direction and toward a new history. 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/open-graph/blog/baburam-bhattarai-says-post-constitution-politics-has-been-marked-by-government-instability/a8350a93.png 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/open-graph/blog/bidya-devi-bhandari-launches-book-on-ananda-prasad-pokharel-in-kathmandu/35464200.png 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/open-graph/blog/protests-in-new-delhi-demand-indian-election-commission-chief-s-resignation/6d082671.png 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/open-graph/blog/cpn-uml-says-government-is-moving-toward-an-authoritarian-path/3c26d1fd.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-announces-election-schedule-nomination-filing-set-for-tuesday/f21b04c1.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-orders-vote-count-halt-in-nuwakot-2-over-irregularities/80145198.png 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/open-graph/blog/caan-warns-against-flying-kites-drones-and-balloons-near-tribhuvan-airport/d4ff4e53.png 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/open-graph/blog/morang-administration-monitors-4-600-organisations-over-lapsed-renewals/2aec7a87.png 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/open-graph/blog/prajwal-adhikari-s-debut-poetry-collection-astitwako-brahmanda-launched-in-kathmandu/32825ea1.png 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/open-graph/blog/koshi-province-assembly-s-32nd-meeting-scheduled-for-ashoj-22/36d45916.png 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/open-graph/blog/mahesh-kharel-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/293416f9.png Mahesh Kharel Announces Candidacy for Nepali Congress Central Member Panchkhal Mayor and Kavrepalanchok-2 regional chairman Mahesh Kharel has announced his candidacy for central member in the Nepali Congress's 15th General Convention. 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/open-graph/blog/up-to-1-5-million-expected-to-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain/8e815210.png 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/open-graph/blog/jhapa-boosts-security-along-jhapa-ilam-border-to-curb-smuggling/90bb6ccc.png 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/open-graph/blog/house-of-representatives-meets-with-five-bills-on-agenda/b6059b09.png 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/open-graph/blog/bijauri-kotheri-road-upgrade-underway-in-dang-at-rs-448-7-million/64ae311d.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-mahadhiveshan-closed-session-begins-today/368ca940.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-central-committee-meets-at-khullamanch-to-discuss-convention-report/0d58fc24.png Nepali Congress Central Committee Meets at Khullamanch to Discuss Convention Report The Nepali Congress Central Committee is meeting at Khullamanch to discuss a report that will be presented at the party's upcoming general convention. 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-begins-in-kathmandu-amid-leadership-disputes/ec24339a.png 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/open-graph/blog/more-than-1-000-sheep-and-goats-arrive-in-jomsom-ahead-of-dashain/bb52d152.png 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/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-climate-week-2026-to-open-friday-with-foreign-minister-shishir-khanal/55dbd4c7.png 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/open-graph/blog/dolpa-chyangra-reach-pokhara-as-traders-move-goats-toward-kathmandu-for-dashain/e66411bd.png 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/open-graph/blog/sheep-and-goats-arrive-in-pokhara-ahead-of-dashain/efb5566c.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-asks-malaysia-to-remove-25-firms-from-fwcms/c567298d.png 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/open-graph/blog/tourist-numbers-rise-at-annapurna-base-camp-as-weather-clears/8bed6912.png 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/open-graph/blog/us-withdraws-all-bombers-from-raf-fairford-in-the-uk/ecb22fce.png 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/open-graph/blog/tourist-arrivals-surge-at-annapurna-base-camp-as-weather-improves/7465d4c8.png 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/open-graph/blog/gandaki-chief-minister-surendra-raj-pandey-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president/b3865da9.png 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/open-graph/blog/about-2-500-kg-of-marijuana-seized-in-sunsari-two-arrested/ff9c43e4.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-announces-election-schedule-and-polling-locations/1726159c.png 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/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-and-ravi-lamichhane-trade-barbs-over-congress-trained-rsp-mps/170f40a7.png 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/open-graph/blog/road-board-nepal-opens-applications-for-executive-director-position/c0c7a795.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-cadres-gather-at-open-air-theatre-ahead-of-general-convention/9889f549.png 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/open-graph/blog/extreme-energy-drink-signs-nine-nepal-cricketers-to-team-extreme/22c102aa.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/open-graph/blog/fire-at-bhaktapur-scrap-warehouse-causes-estimated-rs-5-million-in-damage/989b7abf.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/open-graph/blog/pm-balendra-shah-calls-cabinet-meeting-for-3-pm-today/3104792b.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-army-chief-ashok-raj-sigdel-departs-for-official-uk-visit/b1a4e4eb.png 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/open-graph/blog/trump-announces-super-intelligence-force-to-oversee-us-ai-policy/432073f0.png 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/open-graph/blog/iran-oil-minister-mohsen-paknejad-resigns-amid-us-naval-blockade/077c2aa2.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-army-chief-sigdel-departs-for-the-united-kingdom/fb800c38.png Nepal Army Chief Sigdel Departs for the United Kingdom Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff Sigdel has departed for the United Kingdom, though available reports provide no further details about the visit. https://patrukar.com/en/news/jeevan-pariyar-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president 2026-10-05T12:33:26+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/jeevan-pariyar-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-vice-president/91914205.png 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/open-graph/blog/germany-pledges-1-billion-euros-in-military-aid-to-ukraine/9ed2aefc.png 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/open-graph/blog/chief-justice-sharma-calls-for-strong-digital-infrastructure-to-keep-justice-running-in-crises/df07f18d.png 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/open-graph/blog/rsp-mp-amresh-kumar-singh-criticises-congress-president-gagan-thapa/4ca6664c.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-leaders-announce-candidacies-for-general-secretary-posts/39276687.png 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/open-graph/blog/university-of-sydney-scientists-develop-method-to-test-lab-grown-embryo-models/18ccf49b.png 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/open-graph/blog/supreme-court-to-hear-durga-prasai-s-habeas-corpus-petition-today/787e19ed.png 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/open-graph/blog/mahalakshmi-upadhyay-dina-announces-nepali-congress-general-secretary-bid/dff407a8.png Mahalakshmi Upadhyay ‘Dina’ Announces Nepali Congress General Secretary Bid Nepali Congress leader Mahalakshmi Upadhyay ‘Dina’ has announced her candidacy for General Secretary, citing her experience as Joint General Secretary and long service in the party. 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/open-graph/blog/pti-supporters-march-toward-islamabad-demanding-imran-khan-s-release/4b51cfe8.png 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/open-graph/blog/42-indian-workers-rescued-from-brick-kiln-in-rautahat/e20a884d.png 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/open-graph/blog/minister-shrestha-directs-nea-to-simplify-digital-electricity-bill-payments/7bf8b691.png 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/open-graph/blog/world-egg-day-marked-in-chitwan-with-week-long-awareness-programmes/299622ce.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-police-set-up-48-passenger-help-desks-for-festival-travel/aa63d84c.png 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/open-graph/blog/koshi-chief-minister-karki-urges-people-to-donate-eyes-after-death/f12dfc7b.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-layers-poultry-association-marks-world-egg-day-with-week-long-programmes/068da86f.png 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/open-graph/blog/resunga-zip-line-and-sky-cycling-pass-final-test/fddb55f9.png 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/open-graph/blog/fire-destroys-plastic-pellet-factory-in-bhaktapur-causing-over-rs-4-million-in-damage/94f4dac2.png 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/open-graph/blog/disease-infection-in-banke-paddy-fields-raises-farmers-concerns/768ffdda.png 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/open-graph/blog/new-non-political-civil-campaign-to-be-announced-in-lalitpur/ad1c55d8.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-finishes-36th-at-20th-asian-games-with-two-bronze-medals/98df2275.png 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/open-graph/blog/four-federal-parliament-committees-to-meet-today/85ae55ed.png Four Federal Parliament Committees to Meet Today Four committees of Nepal’s Federal Parliament are scheduled to meet today, with agendas covering political, economic and education issues. 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-invites-bids-to-print-300-million-two-rupee-coins/f0c00aa5.png 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/open-graph/blog/us-withdraws-bomber-aircraft-from-british-military-base/2ee5d635.png 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/open-graph/blog/minister-gita-chaudhary-inspects-rain-damaged-banana-farms/451c003e.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/open-graph/blog/amlekhgunj-depot-automates-fuel-loading-cuts-process-to-about-10-minutes/d7c9ce7f.png 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/open-graph/blog/fire-at-bhaktapur-plastic-granule-factory-causes-more-than-rs-4-million-in-damage/48d6566f.png 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/open-graph/blog/sheep-and-mountain-goats-arrive-in-pokhara-ahead-of-dashain/5c95f97b.png Sheep and Mountain Goats Arrive in Pokhara Ahead of Dashain Sheep and mountain goats from the Himalayan region have begun arriving in Pokhara as demand for sacrificial meat rises ahead of Dashain. 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/open-graph/blog/20th-asian-games-conclude-in-aichi-nagoya-doha-to-host-2030-edition/b841ba0f.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/open-graph/blog/sufyan-nadiadwala-trends-online-for-resemblance-to-salman-khan/3b776913.png 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/open-graph/blog/portugal-beat-norway-to-become-first-team-through-to-nations-league-quarterfinals/4b28afbf.png 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/open-graph/blog/minister-gautam-says-legal-stability-key-to-investment/8f0d46b8.png 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/open-graph/blog/minister-mahabir-pun-calls-for-skills-research-and-innovation-alongside-education/0b1fd9d9.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-supreme-court-prison-term-limit-cannot-be-used-to-deny-parole/1c10ac5c.png 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/open-graph/blog/study-of-26-myagdi-landslides-warns-of-risk-in-beni-bazaar-s-new-road/0ce58afb.png 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/open-graph/blog/karnali-proposes-32-venues-for-10th-national-games-20-in-surkhet/8b540516.png 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/open-graph/blog/subsidised-rice-sales-begin-in-nepalgunj-ahead-of-dashain-tihar-and-chhath/dec1b84e.png 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/open-graph/blog/rain-damaged-bakaiya-road-to-reopen-before-dashain/edcaebf0.png 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/open-graph/blog/zipline-and-sky-cycling-trials-completed-successfully-at-resunga-s-garjura/0c7131b6.png 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/open-graph/blog/four-members-appointed-to-nepal-pharmacy-and-nursing-councils/f966136c.png 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/open-graph/blog/chief-justice-calls-judicial-council-meeting-to-fill-four-supreme-court-vacancies/854d80d3.png 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/open-graph/blog/pm-balen-shah-says-disaster-management-continues-through-inter-government-coordination/4a08b119.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-says-more-office-bearer-posts-are-about-expanding-party-work/d872e27b.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/open-graph/blog/dila-sangrauli-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-women-general-secretary/4b83a980.png 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/open-graph/blog/middle-east-crude-exports-rise-despite-strait-of-hormuz-attacks/fccb651b.png 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/open-graph/blog/leapmotor-sets-global-record-with-105-656-deliveries-in-september/bb548305.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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-closed-session-begins-in-three-clusters/ed09578f.png 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/open-graph/blog/china-s-global-development-initiative-completes-five-years-un-official-says/fb9684be.png 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/open-graph/blog/dr-dilli-harijan-begins-second-hunger-strike-over-unmet-intern-doctor-demands/d4a5f3b6.png 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/open-graph/blog/injured-motorcyclist-arrested-with-six-shot-pistol-in-sarlahi/c3f9bdc3.png 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/open-graph/blog/kiran-kc-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/3efe0657.png 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/open-graph/blog/transport-department-calls-tuesday-meeting-on-dashain-advance-bus-tickets/9bd74f9d.png 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/open-graph/blog/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-sites-draw-condemnation-as-yemen-government-reports-counterstrikes/21ff3027.png 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/open-graph/blog/reports-foiled-flydubai-hijack-attempt-targeted-israel-s-ben-gurion-airport/769796ba.png 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/open-graph/blog/anurag-khadka-to-contest-nepali-congress-central-member-post/847912fe.png 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/open-graph/blog/ghandruk-tourism-recovers-after-birethanti-ghandruk-road-reopens/639dc86f.png 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/open-graph/blog/former-planners-forum-calls-for-dedicated-mountain-climate-fund/d5e42912.png 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/open-graph/blog/disease-outbreak-hits-orange-orchards-in-bhojpur-as-unripe-fruits-fall/3e298088.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-to-mark-world-sight-day-on-thursday-with-eye-health-events/b25c2f7a.png 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/open-graph/blog/swift-technology-wins-ime-group-synergy-cup-2083/189b5537.png 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/open-graph/blog/talbarahi-temple-reconstruction-completed-to-reopen-to-devotees-on-ghatasthapana/4b357b0a.png 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/open-graph/blog/traditional-bhajan-in-panauti-preserved-in-some-places-at-risk-in-others/c7c0c735.png 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/open-graph/blog/lumbini-province-issues-13-point-deukhuri-declaration-on-health-reform/08379f3d.png 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/open-graph/blog/parliamentary-committee-meets-to-discuss-disasters-and-climate-impacts/d7216468.png Parliamentary Committee Meets to Discuss Disasters and Climate Impacts A parliamentary special committee on climate met on 6 October 2026 to discuss the effects of disasters and climate change. https://patrukar.com/en/news/sikles-hydropower-proposes-12-706-bonus-share-dividend 2026-10-06T12:36:36+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/sikles-hydropower-proposes-12-706-bonus-share-dividend/42d15b7b.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/open-graph/blog/judicial-council-meeting-scheduled-amid-political-and-crime-related-developments/82ef6a69.png 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/open-graph/blog/world-bank-projects-nepal-s-economic-growth-at-3-7-after-rasuwa-flood/b59c0476.png World Bank Projects Nepal’s Economic Growth at 3.7% After Rasuwa Flood The World Bank expects Nepal’s economic growth to slow to 3.7% in fiscal year 2083/84, citing disruption from the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa. 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/open-graph/blog/devraj-chalise-chandra-bhandari-announce-nepali-congress-vice-president-candidacies/858582c0.png Devraj Chalise, Chandra Bhandari Announce Nepali Congress Vice President Candidacies Devraj Chalise and Chandra Bhandari have separately announced their candidacies for the Nepali Congress vice president post, reports said on October 5, 2026. 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/open-graph/blog/trump-says-he-is-in-no-rush-to-resume-trade-talks-with-canada/e880652b.png 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/open-graph/blog/nine-workers-injured-as-tractor-plunges-120-metres-off-highway-in-doti/b7fc9f3a.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-convention-candidate-registration-begins-in-kathmandu/e9ffbaf1.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-sets-document-requirements-for-convention-candidates/a7aefb70.png 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/open-graph/blog/nawalpur-reports-277-snakebite-cases-in-two-months/7d5f5971.png 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/open-graph/blog/communication-ministry-signs-performance-agreements-for-fy-2083-84/73e3c80a.png 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/open-graph/blog/china-yet-to-approve-reopening-of-tatopani-border-minister-lamsal-says/db3e966b.png 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/open-graph/blog/rasuwa-flood-victims-to-be-resettled-before-dashain-minister-says/e6f7e715.png 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/open-graph/blog/annapurna-circuit-trek-route-reopens-after-snow-clearance/de935e5d.png 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/open-graph/blog/jhapa-district-administration-office-launches-seven-faceless-services/f928e6d2.png 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/open-graph/blog/cycling-gains-popularity-among-young-people-in-dharan/41be4698.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-plans-ordinance-to-amend-law-on-declaring-disaster-missing-persons-dead/8378fe86.png 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/open-graph/blog/pradeep-paudel-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary/64427185.png 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/open-graph/blog/kumari-bank-partners-with-women-entrepreneurs-federation-nepal/834d7231.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-to-fast-track-legal-amendments-for-disaster-missing-persons/36f73bde.png 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/open-graph/blog/manojmani-acharya-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary/b473bb4b.png 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/open-graph/blog/national-coordination-urged-to-improve-child-cancer-treatment-in-nepal/49e0ad1d.png 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/open-graph/blog/dashain-advance-bus-ticket-booking-to-open-on-october-9/f285b6ac.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-15th-general-convention-closed-session-discussions-conclude/2826d689.png 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/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-court-orders-durga-prasai-s-release-on-rs-200-000-bail/7bfa0342.png 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/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-horror-film-festival-selects-26-films-from-21-countries/445607b6.png 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/open-graph/blog/bishwaprakash-sharma-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-senior-vice-chair/c9daef35.png 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/open-graph/blog/sudurpashchim-province-to-present-2083-84-budget-on-wednesday/e2ac8d38.png 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/open-graph/blog/nabaraj-tripathi-uses-robot-to-seek-votes-at-nepali-congress-convention/dd7f40db.png 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/open-graph/blog/sebon-approves-rs-1-69-billion-ipo-for-him-parvat-hydropower/f023debc.png 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/open-graph/blog/heavy-rain-disrupts-nepali-congress-general-convention-in-kathmandu/4f0960aa.png 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/open-graph/blog/binod-chaudhary-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-vice-president/ff6b06a6.png 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/open-graph/blog/deepchandra-regmi-promoted-to-deputy-ceo-of-global-ime-bank/9022d8b2.png 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/open-graph/blog/dilliram-subedi-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary/c0fdd1e3.png 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/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-court-orders-durga-prasai-s-release-on-rs-200-000-bail-2/fb0acc16.png 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/open-graph/blog/francis-halzen-wins-2026-nobel-prize-in-physics/9578169a.png 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/open-graph/blog/lalitpur-mayor-chiribabu-maharjan-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/1f160d79.png 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/open-graph/blog/dr-santosh-upadhyay-announces-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-general-secretary/e7cf0857.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-in-talks-with-china-to-reopen-tatopani-border-crossing/fbf424b6.png 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/open-graph/blog/kamala-river-bridge-nears-completion-set-to-open-in-mangsir/16c280c5.png 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/open-graph/blog/kulman-ghising-says-ujyalo-nepal-party-will-form-bagmati-government-after-polls/bc6bb3bd.png 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/open-graph/blog/judicial-council-recommends-four-high-court-judges-for-supreme-court/ca3f00c4.png 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/open-graph/blog/government-to-begin-distributing-identity-cards-to-registered-farmers/a5927a6d.png 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/open-graph/blog/press-council-bill-2083-sent-to-law-ministry-for-feedback/2864bc57.png 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/open-graph/blog/buddhi-akela-promoted-to-assistant-ceo-at-global-ime-bank/8c97b97f.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-tourism-board-to-build-traditional-dashain-swings-at-tourist-destinations-nationwide/82211e82.png 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/open-graph/blog/machhapuchchhre-bank-to-finance-20-mw-solar-project-in-sunsari/947c8f02.png Machhapuchchhre Bank to Finance 20 MW Solar Project in Sunsari Machhapuchchhre Bank has completed financial management for Pashupati Energy’s 20 MW grid-connected solar project in Sunsari, covering up to 80% of its total cost. https://patrukar.com/en/news/large-vehicles-banned-on-narayanghat-kathmandu-road-during-dashain 2026-10-06T18:16:34+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/large-vehicles-banned-on-narayanghat-kathmandu-road-during-dashain/d5e541be.png 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/open-graph/blog/more-than-3-500-people-received-safe-abortion-services-in-banke/43a69156.png 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/open-graph/blog/dashain-advance-ticket-booking-to-open-on-october-9/b17ff34c.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepse-index-rises-11-96-points-as-turnover-reaches-rs-3-13-billion/85973c9d.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-begins-process-to-establish-tiger-sanctuary-amid-rising-human-tiger-conflict/a04cbb26.png 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/open-graph/blog/israel-warns-gaza-will-pay-heavy-price-if-troops-are-attacked/b3d1c6e4.png 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/open-graph/blog/imported-car-sales-in-south-korea-rise-6-3-in-september-as-evs-lead-demand/f0236dd5.png 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/open-graph/blog/trump-says-threat-led-us-to-withdraw-bombers-from-raf-fairford/8e0b2786.png 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/open-graph/blog/nawaraj-kunwar-re-elected-unopposed-as-asocio-vice-chair/21f2895d.png 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/open-graph/blog/harmanpreet-kaur-steps-down-as-india-women-s-captain-in-all-formats/698430a3.png 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/open-graph/blog/harmanpreet-kaur-resigns-as-india-captain-in-all-formats/926ff5ed.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-film-himalayan-gold-signs-india-distribution-deal-with-aa-films/3c1aa86e.png 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/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-marriott-s-edamame-hosts-the-essence-of-japan-food-festival/95b09c65.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/open-graph/blog/sanjay-dutt-s-tv-remarks-about-india-spark-social-media-debate/6b837368.png 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/open-graph/blog/cpn-uml-warns-of-disciplinary-action-against-critics-of-oli-s-leadership/b319dd83.png 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/open-graph/blog/gagan-thapa-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-president/4336f31d.png 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/open-graph/blog/ciaa-files-corruption-case-against-five-in-dhanauji-procurement-scandal/24796969.png 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/open-graph/blog/pushpa-bhusal-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-women-vice-chair/8f6990d6.png 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/open-graph/blog/flood-damage-to-kolpukhola-bridge-puts-locals-at-risk/0d5100c1.png 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/open-graph/blog/alleged-middleman-linked-to-suspended-aig-banshiraj-dahal-held-in-kathmandu/1970239c.png 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/open-graph/blog/indrabahadur-baniya-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-open-central-member-seat/b2f8047c.png 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/open-graph/blog/jeevan-bahadur-shahi-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-vice-general-secretary/85440f3e.png 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/open-graph/blog/kabaddi-5-teaser-released-film-set-for-kartik-6-release/cbe36144.png 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/open-graph/blog/dipendra-ale-arrested-in-banking-crime-case-nine-months-after-warrant/895e9199.png 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/open-graph/blog/18-year-old-abhipsa-poudel-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member/da04b27c.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-panchang-committee-sets-dashain-tika-auspicious-time-at-10-26-am/ab08fdbb.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/open-graph/blog/ankit-oli-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-central-member-from-ireland/b38076fc.png 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/open-graph/blog/judicial-council-recommends-four-justices-for-supreme-court-amid-seniority-dispute/3186fb23.png 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/open-graph/blog/wine-from-makalu-and-godavari-found-with-sediment-sales-halted/c475ac96.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-s-exports-could-grow-112-in-five-years-if-barriers-are-removed-adb-study-says/5a9b5fc5.png 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/open-graph/blog/siddhartha-bank-customers-to-get-up-to-10-discount-at-national-path-lab/37f71e3b.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/open-graph/blog/nic-asia-bank-and-laxmi-premium-motors-sign-bmw-vehicle-financing-deal/26cc2752.png 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/open-graph/blog/7-eleven-exits-india-as-retail-competition-intensifies/a3b7ad73.png 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/open-graph/blog/biratnagar-water-project-to-supply-more-than-100-million-litres-daily/1c959380.png 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/open-graph/blog/judicial-council-to-form-committee-to-review-judge-positions-in-courts/3bdbcb28.png 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/open-graph/blog/fncci-chair-anjan-shrestha-calls-for-private-sector-role-in-nepal-s-climate-policy/066cbe59.png 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/open-graph/blog/rafting-resumes-on-trishuli-river-after-flood-related-halt/8ecaed66.png Rafting Resumes on Trishuli River After Flood-Related Halt Rafting has restarted on the Trishuli River after the Nepal Association of Rafting Agencies inspected river conditions, flow and route changes following floods. 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/open-graph/blog/minister-gita-chaudhary-discusses-flood-recovery-and-wildlife-conservation-with-wwf/769b99c7.png 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/open-graph/blog/prabhu-bank-ceo-suman-sharma-surrenders-in-parsa-criminal-case/a9410731.png 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/open-graph/blog/large-cargo-vehicles-banned-on-narayanghat-kathmandu-road-during-dashain/f276b1ed.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-opens-nationwide-route-permits-for-dashain-travel/5afe685e.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-and-pacific-islands-face-shared-climate-crisis-says-foreign-minister-khanal/172203cf.png 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/open-graph/blog/judicial-council-members-dissent-over-four-supreme-court-justice-recommendations/3ae0eef5.png Judicial Council Members Dissent Over Four Supreme Court Justice Recommendations Senior-most justice Sapana Pradhan Malla dissented from all four recommendations, while council member Mahesh Nepal objected to two, according to council secretariat sources. 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/open-graph/blog/two-arrested-in-okhaldhunga-over-alleged-use-of-fake-notes-to-buy-goats/59ee76c2.png 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/open-graph/blog/rukum-west-ward-chair-arrested-on-charges-of-assaulting-police/ef629a49.png 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/open-graph/blog/dashain-tika-muhurat-set-for-10-26-am-on-october-21/80bc545e.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-tourism-board-to-install-traditional-linge-ping-swings-at-tourist-destinations-for-dashain/d794952b.png 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/open-graph/blog/himalayan-rescue-association-sends-doctors-to-mountain-health-posts/78bf6de0.png 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/open-graph/blog/5-1-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-uttarakhand-tremors-felt-in-far-west-nepal/7de1abb9.png 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/open-graph/blog/route-permits-to-remain-open-nationwide-for-dashain-travel/08a8b0cd.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-speaker-dp-aryal-calls-for-climate-parliamentary-diplomacy-at-ipu-assembly/bd6657bd.png 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/open-graph/blog/speaker-aryal-calls-for-climate-crisis-to-become-a-regular-parliamentary-agenda/7bd60e85.png 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/open-graph/blog/judicial-council-recommends-four-high-court-judges-for-supreme-court-2/0e10a590.png 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/open-graph/blog/rsp-s-we-are-coming-campaign-seeks-to-understand-public-expectations-says-kharel/dc9860ab.png 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/open-graph/blog/student-union-demands-immediate-ayurveda-medical-license-exam/2588a37b.png 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/open-graph/blog/education-minister-says-deskbound-policymaking-ignores-ground-reality/f04fbd17.png 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/open-graph/blog/three-women-contest-nepali-congress-general-secretary-posts/c51592dc.png 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/open-graph/blog/malangwa-municipality-engineer-arrested-over-rs-1-lakh-bribe/63729a62.png Malangwa Municipality Engineer Arrested Over Rs 1 Lakh Bribe CIAA officials arrested Malangwa Municipality engineer Dikesh Yadav in Sarlahi after he was allegedly caught taking Rs 1 lakh from a service seeker. https://patrukar.com/en/news/three-candidates-including-gagan-thapa-contest-party-chair 2026-10-07T00:34:12+05:45 https://patrukar.com/open-graph/blog/three-candidates-including-gagan-thapa-contest-party-chair/2f375e88.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-russia-hold-third-bilateral-consultation-meeting-in-kathmandu/ed3c5568.png 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/open-graph/blog/three-arrested-in-nepal-with-bear-bile-and-elephant-tusk/f9ad75a8.png 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/open-graph/blog/jsp-nepal-central-committee-meeting-begins-in-kathmandu/39720987.png 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/open-graph/blog/hetauda-promoted-as-an-underused-destination-for-dashain-and-tihar/0313baef.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-fixes-foreign-exchange-rates-for-today/399d3a2a.png 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/open-graph/blog/tanahun-plans-jeep-safari-circuit-linking-tourist-and-religious-destinations/3e2d50d3.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-premier-league-third-edition-preparations-near-completion-in-kirtipur/873ed58b.png 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/open-graph/blog/argentina-beat-benin-3-0-in-lionel-messi-s-international-farewell/62f1d4e7.png 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/open-graph/blog/narayani-river-flood-damages-1-150-metres-of-embankment-in-chitwan/e02112b3.png 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/open-graph/blog/kathmandu-horror-film-festival-returns-with-26-selected-films/169e7211.png 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/open-graph/blog/lionel-messi-retires-from-international-football-after-argentina-s-3-0-win-over-benin/827028fb.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepali-congress-general-convention-continues-with-political-and-economic-agenda/30a0dce1.png Nepali Congress General Convention Continues with Political and Economic Agenda The Nepali Congress general convention is continuing with new agenda items focused on political and economic themes, though specific proceedings and outcomes have not been reported. 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/open-graph/blog/cpn-uml-schedules-first-standing-committee-meeting-for-october-8/0b8e1247.png 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/open-graph/blog/novak-djokovic-wins-china-open-title-after-de-minaur-retires/e25bad92.png 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/open-graph/blog/snowfall-and-rain-disrupt-daily-life-across-humla/862f3f78.png 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/open-graph/blog/messi-bids-tearful-farewell-to-argentina-after-3-0-win-over-benin/e8f111c2.png 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/open-graph/blog/singer-prakash-katuwal-announces-bid-for-nepali-congress-central-member/35f2402d.png 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/open-graph/blog/three-motorable-bridges-completed-on-mid-hill-highway-in-kaski/db40fc8a.png 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/open-graph/blog/kanchanpur-police-seize-illegal-firecrackers-worth-rs-1-687-million/2179df2e.png 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/open-graph/blog/sita-gurung-files-candidacy-for-nepali-congress-vice-president/5d080862.png 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/open-graph/blog/koshi-province-government-still-lacks-its-own-administrative-buildings-after-nine-years/3d7afa40.png 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/open-graph/blog/madhu-acharya-calls-for-change-in-nepali-congress-politics-and-character/398283e1.png 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/open-graph/blog/labour-minister-ramji-yadav-meets-youth-and-workers-in-sunsari/b3f13ccb.png 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/open-graph/blog/madhesh-police-deploy-7-229-personnel-for-dashain-tihar-and-chhath-security/b9060d31.png 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/open-graph/blog/nepal-rastra-bank-invites-bids-to-collect-rs-30-billion-in-deposits/61739524.png 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/open-graph/blog/scrub-typhus-cases-top-10-000-across-74-districts-in-nepal/810f6b8f.png 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/open-graph/blog/rukum-west-ward-chair-keshar-man-bik-alleges-beating-in-police-custody/12312686.png 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/open-graph/blog/weather-forecasts-help-kanchanpur-farmers-time-paddy-harvest/efea41f8.png 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/open-graph/blog/couple-arrested-for-entering-pashupatinath-temple-and-filming-video/af7690e8.png 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/open-graph/blog/relief-reaches-60-flood-affected-families-in-rasuwa/297818b7.png 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/open-graph/blog/eva-giri-unveiled-as-draupadi-in-nepali-film-panch-pandav/241b5f07.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/open-graph/blog/festival-security-plans-enforced-in-mahottari-kailali-and-banke/6170ee80.png 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/open-graph/blog/hailstorm-and-heavy-rain-disrupt-kathmandu-valley-and-other-districts/18c25da7.png 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/open-graph/blog/four-reports-tabled-at-nepali-congress-general-convention-closed-session/92360a38.png Four Reports Tabled at Nepali Congress General Convention Closed Session Four reports were presented during the Nepali Congress general convention’s closed session, with discussions taking place across three halls. 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/open-graph/blog/jagdamba-motors-wins-two-international-awards-at-tvs-after-sales-conference/c92522b0.png 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/open-graph/blog/ncell-customers-get-buy-one-get-one-spa-offers-and-up-to-25-off-at-tranquility-spa/16eef0db.png 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/open-graph/blog/october-7-hamas-attack-dominates-israel-s-election-campaign/8276788c.png 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/open-graph/blog/rain-disrupts-nepali-congress-convention-s-closed-session/18abc6f1.png 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. 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