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- Lawmakers urge government to address rising prices ahead of festivals
Kathmandu, September 23 Lawmakers have drawn the government’s attention to rising prices, delays in post-disaster recovery and problems facing the communication sector. They called for immediate government action over…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Nepal’s public debt nears Rs 3 trillion, while debt payments outpace capital spending
Kathmandu, September 23 Nepal’s public debt has reached nearly Rs 3 trillion, even as the government’s total debt burden declined slightly in the first two months of the current fiscal year. According to the Public Debt…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - ‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a 'crushing' response.
World · DigiNepal International · - All stock market indices fell; trading declined
Kathmandu, September 23 All indices on the share market fell on Wednesday. The NEPSE index dropped by 36.25 points (1.36 percent) compared to the previous day, bringing it to 2,618 points. Trading turnover also…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Government will not interfere in Citizen Investment Trust: Finance Minister Wagle
Kathmandu, September 23 Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the government has given high priority to transparency, professional discipline and risk management in the operation of the Citizen Investment Trust.…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - India’s new P4M middle-power group enters a crowded field
India has joined a new multilateral grouping comprising a cross-regional mix of middle powers, in a move analysts say reflects New Delhi’s efforts to broaden its diplomatic options as it pushes for changes to the global…
World · DigiNepal International · - Raju Lama Foundation and Small World provide relief and health services to flood victims in Rasuwa
Kathmandu, September 23 The Raju Lama Foundation, a charitable organisation run by singer Raju Lama, and the social organisation Small World have distributed relief supplies in Tetangche village, Amachhodingmo Rural…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Egg prices rise again, large eggs cost Rs 600 per crate
Kathmandu, September 23 Egg prices have increased again in the market. The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association said the price of eggs has increased by Rs 10 to Rs 15 per crate, effective from Tuesday. According to…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites
Britain announced Wednesday that it will launch a new military space squadron to defend the country's satellites, the latest move as countries race to develop military space capabilities.
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Waste Management Bill tabled in House of Representatives
Kathmandu, September 23 The Waste Management Bill, 2083, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal presented the bill after the House granted…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - China provides equipment and technology for DNA testing of Rasuwa flood victims
Kathmandu, September 23 The Chinese government has provided the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) with equipment, materials and technology required for DNA testing. China has transferred the necessary…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Transport operators urge public to avoid long-distance and night travel amid rain forecast
Kathmandu, September 23 Transport entrepreneurs have urged the public to avoid long-distance and night travel from Thursday as the country faces the possibility of heavy rainfall and increased risks of floods and…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - What should Balen say at the UNGA beyond asking for aid?
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) is set to speak at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 24, in the aftermath of the Bhotekoshi floods. If Balen steps down from the UNGA podium having…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Gautam Buddha’s lessons for Pokhara as Flydubai begins regular flights
Pokhara, September 23 Flydubai’s daily scheduled flights between Dubai and Pokhara have brought a fresh sense of optimism to Nepal’s third international airport. But as the first regular international service begins,…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Typhoon Dujuan kills 9 in Japan, 4 still missing
Tokyo, September 23 At least nine people have died and four remain missing after floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Dujuan in eastern Japan. Heavy rainfall in the Kanto region on Monday…
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - 121 arrested in police sweep operation in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, September 23 The Kathmandu District Police Range has arrested 121 people as part of a sweep operation. The 121 people were arrested from various locations in Kathmandu over a 24-hour period. The detainees…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - How bad could the coming rains get for Kathmandu?
Kathmandu, September 23 A low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal is gradually strengthening, and meteorologists have been monitoring it and issuing updated bulletins. As of this writing, it has not yet…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - The flood took Syabrubesi. Its survivors are still waiting to return
Syabrubesi, September 23 Twenty-seven days after a devastating flood tore through Syabrubesi, Phurba Maya Tamang and Kanchhi Tamang were finally crossing the Bhotekoshi River. They had been stranded on the western bank…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Tenzing Sherpa wins Nepal’s first medal at Asian Games
Karateka Sherpa beats Laos’ Xayasan Vatthana 9-1 in the repechage to secure a bronze medal.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Indra Jatra opens with ceremonial pole raised at Hanumandhoka
The eight-day festival began with the traditional erection of the Indra flagpole, marking the start of celebrations honouring the god of rain and prosperity.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Guterres recalls Nepal glacier warning as climate risks grow
The UN chief said the impacts of climate change are arriving sooner and hitting harder, calling for more adaptation finance and a stronger Loss and Damage Fund as Nepal seeks international support after the August…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Flood destroys equipment, pushing back Siddhababa tunnel opening
Replacement electromechanical equipment must be brought through the Korala border, delaying the planned start of traffic by at least a month.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN
Washington and Tehran seek a way out of the nearly seven-month war as Gulf states push for de-escalation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - Khanal holds multiple diplomatic meetings in New York as Nepal establishes ties with Grenada
The foreign minister discusses flood recovery, development cooperation and stronger economic ties with his Indian counterpart, US officials and other foreign ministers during the UN General Assembly sidelines.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - US announces additional $31 million support for Nepal’s flood recovery
The package includes funding for permanent bridges, humanitarian assistance and US-made drones, taking Washington’s total flood response and recovery support to more than $36 million.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Five films that show what growing up can mean
Growing up looks different for everyone. These films explore adolescence, loss, responsibility, identity, and the difficult process of finding your place in the world.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Can Tenzing Sherpa save Nepal from an empty-handed karate campaign?
With eight karatekas, including star Arika Gurung and a kata team, eliminated in Nagoya, Sherpa remains Nepal’s sole hope to avoid a medal drought. He faces Macau’s On Tek Leong in the quarterfinal today.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - World number 3 Chandra Bahadur loses his first bout
He becomes the third Nepali boxer to fail to progress from the preliminaries. Four Nepali boxers are yet to face their opponents across different weight categories.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Nepal women’s kabaddi team edges Thailand, men’s team crashes out
The women’s team rallied from nine down to beat Thailand 46-43 in Nagoya, while three group-stage losses ended the men’s medal hopes with a match still in hand.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Nepal, India agree to review treaty amid widening trade deficit
Experts call for changes to non-tariff barriers, reciprocal duty-free provisions, trade facilitation and investment as Nepal’s exports remain heavily dependent on a few products.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Why Nepal’s lawmaking needs the Law Commission
Its expertise, channelled through meaningful consultations, is essential to making better, more coherent laws.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - What it means to be a peripheral country in the age of uncertainties
The government tricks the public into feeling that it is steering a steady ship, while structural policy, economic reality and disaster response crumble underneath.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - How Nepal’s current crisis sparks a new vision for multilateral engagements in the face of climate challenges
Nepal’s position and strategies at the 81st UN General Assembly could mark a turning point in the country’s diplomatic path.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Nepal’s rhino census is getting a scientific makeover
Authorities are considering DNA sampling and camera traps to replace a decades-old method that relies on elephants and direct sightings.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - For Bhotekoshi flood survivors, the tuin is an ordeal
In Nuwakot, locals walk for five to six hours to reach the tuin, an improvised cable crossing, then wait for another four to five hours to cross.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Child abuse allegations shake ISKCON’s Kathmandu centre
The religious organisation’s global leadership has suspended eight Nepal-based officials pending an inquiry, nearly five months after a family reported alleged abuse to police. The person accused of sexually abusing a…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Chinese banks, Ant International push instant cross-border digital yuan transfers
Two Chinese state-owned banks and Ant International have trialled cross-border digital yuan transfers worth hundreds of millions of yuan, marking the latest step in Beijing’s efforts to streamline settlements and…
World · DigiNepal International · - Temple donation theft case in Dolpa deepens as money found twice
Dolpa, September 23 The case involving the alleged theft of donation money from the Bala Tripurasundari Temple in Tripurasundari Municipality-1, Dolpa, has become more complicated after money was found at the temple on…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Man sentenced to 18 years in prison for rape arrested
Kathmandu, September 23 A defendant who had absconded in a rape case has been arrested. The person arrested is 26-year-old Aryan Puri of Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality-7, Sindhupalchok. He was arrested by the…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Flydubai begins regular flights from Pokhara International Airport
Kaski, September 23 Flydubai is beginning regular flights on the Dubai-Pokhara-Dubai route from Pokhara International Airport from Wednesday. The launch of regular international flights has generated excitement among…
Technology · DigiTechNepal ·