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/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. 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