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- Nepal defeat Afghanistan by five wickets
The win has increased Nepal’s chances of marching on to the quarterfinals against Asian powerhouses. The Rhinos face Japan tomorrow.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - 31 gates opened at Koshi Barrage as water flow rises
Sunsari, September 25 Thirty-one gates at the Koshi Barrage have been opened as water flow in the river continues to rise. Chief District Officer Ishwori Prasad Aryal said the barrage is currently under a “red alert”…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Xi at White House, trade-war truce extension, Golden Week travel
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and Taiwan at the White House on Thursday as part of a state visit dominated by pageantry. On AI, Xi said that “the right…
World · DigiNepal International · - Xi and Trump cap summit with a tour through shared US and Chinese history
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to the US will conclude not at the diplomatic negotiating table, but in front of America’s founding documents. After morning tea in the White House Red Room, US President Donald Trump…
World · DigiNepal International · - Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope's visit
The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people.
World · DigiNepal International · - Home Minister Gurung visits Chyasal amid flood concerns
Kathmandu, September 25 After floodwater rose in the Manohara River, Home Minister Sudan Gurung went out to inspect the situation. The Home Ministry’s secretariat said he visited the flood-affected area near Chyasal a…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Janakpur residents protest Guthi land eviction drive
Janakpurdham, September 25 A protest has been held in Janakpurdham against the campaign to clear land encroached upon Guthi trust property. The Guthikutti Ghar-Jagga Management Struggle Committee staged demonstrations…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Saudi Arabia allies line up support as Houthi attacks mount
France is sending military to protect key Yanbu oil terminal; Pakistan and Turkiye to hold military talks with Riyadh.
World · DigiNepal International · - Hunting season begins in Dhorpatan; permits issued for 10 blue sheep and 7 Himalayan tahr
Kathmandu, September 25 The first hunting season of the year has begun in the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. This season, running from September to December, permits have been issued for the hunting of 10 blue sheep (naur)…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Nepal defeats Afghanistan in Asian Games cricket
Kathmandu, September 25 In the men’s cricket competition at the 20th Asian Games underway in Japan, Nepal has defeated Afghanistan. Nepal beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in the match played at Korogi Sports Park in…
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Roshi River crosses danger level as flood risk rises across Nepal
Kavre, September 25 The water level in the Roshi River has crossed the danger level, with the river rising to 4.51 metres against the danger threshold of 4.5 metres. The water level was stable at the time of reporting.…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Roshi flood washes away two BP Highway diversions
Traffic has been disrupted after temporary crossings at Chaukidanda and Ghumaune were swept away.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - The speech Nepal — and the world — had been waiting for
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who rarely speaks, gave his most sustained public argument since taking office.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Mamdani plants olive tree with Gaza families
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself planting an olive tree alongside Palestinian families from Gaza.
World · DigiNepal International · - Pope Leo heads to France amid assisted dying, abuse debates
First papal state visit to country in 18 years comes as church confronts contentious issues.
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump gives Xi a tour of his pet White House building projects, including the ballroom
Property developer-turned-president Donald Trump appeared to relish showing off the White House’s latest building works to Xi Jinping on Thursday, eager to give his Chinese counterpart a glimpse of his construction…
World · DigiNepal International · - Nepal Academy’s book exhibition begins
Kathmandu, September 25 To promote a culture of reading and strengthen ties between readers and publishers, the Nepal Academy has launched its Grand Book Exhibition 2083 BS, starting Friday. Nepal Academy…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Indonesian coal deal fuels doubts over production quota approvals
A major coal deal in Indonesia is set to secure a powerful new partner for one of the country’s biggest miners, even as the industry worries a delay in the government’s approval of production quotas could have a severe…
World · DigiNepal International · - Asia-Pacific hotels a ‘most compelling’ investment amid travel growth, flat supply: CBRE
Investor appetite for hotel assets increased in Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region in the first half of the year as consumers showed growing eagerness to travel and constrained supply supported property values,…
World · DigiNepal International · - Malaysia’s Najib ‘has no money’ to pay fine for house arrest, lawyer says
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has no money to pay the fine to secure his transfer to house arrest, his lawyers have said, as they question the delay in releasing the full details of the conditional pardon granted…
World · DigiNepal International · - Long-distance vehicles banned in Karnali
Surkhet, September 25 With heavy rain continuing, long-distance vehicles operating in Karnali Province have been completely suspended. The ban was imposed to protect passengers and vehicles from potential accidents,…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Kulekhani dam will not be opened, local official says
Makwanpur, September 25 A local government official has said reports claiming that the Kulekhani hydropower project’s reservoir dam is being prepared for opening are false. Bhimfedhi Rural Municipality Chairperson Hidam…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Nepal’s resilience highlighted at St. Xavier’s College International Conference
Kathmandu, September 25 Nepal has built a bold and deep faith in resilience despite a series of disasters, including the Himalayan Tsunami-2026 and the 2015 Gorkha earthquake, said Professor Fr. Xavier Savarimuthu SJ,…
Education · DigiEduNepal · - Highway closure brings traffic to a standstill in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, September 25 Vehicles leaving Kathmandu via the Prithvi Highway are being stopped at the entry point at Kalanki. The restriction was imposed after landslides hit several points along the Dhading section of…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - High alert at hydroelectric projects in the Gandaki basin after heavy rain forecast
Kathmandu, September 25 Following a forecast of heavy rainfall from September 25 to 27, hydroelectric projects in the Gandaki basin have been placed on high alert. After the Weather Forecasting Division projected that…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Xi’s security chief among cohort of rising officials at White House banquet
Zhou Hongxu, the official who oversees President Xi Jinping’s security, made an appearance at the White House state banquet on Thursday night, alongside a cohort of other rising Chinese officials. The banquet’s guest…
World · DigiNepal International · - Siddhartha Highway blocked by landslide
Kathmandu, September 25 The Siddhartha Highway has been blocked after a landslide following continuous rainfall. The highway was completely closed after rocks and debris slid down onto the road near the lower Siddhababa…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Heavy rain, flood risk rise as low-pressure system moves across Nepal
Weather officials warn of very heavy rain in parts of Lumbini and Gandaki, while 12 districts face a high risk of flooding.
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - From Nepal’s floods to the world order: Reading Shah’s first UN address
Nepal Prime Minister turns a warning from ‘roof of the world’ into a broader argument for climate justice, stronger regional cooperation and a multilateral system more responsive to vulnerable countries.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Nepal’s leader labels devastating flood a ‘warning to the world’
Prime Minister Balendra Shah says world leaders must act on climate change.
World · DigiNepal International · - Flood-ravaged Nepal pushes for climate deal with India, China
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah proposed a climate alliance with neighbouring India and China, urging action to protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem after catastrophic flooding across the region. “Glaciers and…
World · DigiNepal International · - Xi-Trump dinner puts US tech titans in spotlight – what does it mean for China ties?
If the American guests seated at the head table with President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at Thursday’s White House state dinner were any indication, Washington now views its relationship with Beijing…
World · DigiNepal International · - Adverse weather affects air flights
Kathmandu, September 25 Air flights across the country, including Kathmandu, have been affected by adverse weather. According to sources at the Tribhuvan Airport Office, several airports are facing visibility problems…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Narayangadh–Pokhara traffic reopened
Kathmandu, September 25 Chitwan district administration has reopened traffic between Narayangadh and Pokhara. The route toward Pokhara was cleared after a landslide that had blocked the Narayangadh–Muglin road section…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Over 1,000 visitors flock to Po Pin Chau trail as Mid-Autumn Festival holiday begins
More than 1,000 visitors have flocked to one of Hong Kong’s most popular geological attractions on the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival, putting a new real-name reservation system through its first major holiday test.…
World · DigiNepal International · - Kathmandu’s garbage disposal affected by rain
Kathmandu, September 25 Rainwater mixed with sludge has begun flowing into the landfill site at Sisdol, disrupting waste transport and disposal, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City has said. The metropolitan office has…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - US and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinner
Trump said he and Xi had "never gotten along better" as he hosted the Chinese president at the lavish White House event.
World · DigiNepal International · - Asian Games cricket: Afghanistan sets Nepal a target of 103 runs
Kathmandu, September 25 In the men’s cricket competition at the 20th Asian Games being held in Japan, Afghanistan has set Nepal a target of 103 runs. Batting first after winning the toss at Korogi Sports Park in Nishin,…
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Converging crises, chaos and walkouts dominate UNGA Day Three
Dozens of delegates walked out on Netanyahu, Yemen’s government pleaded for help, and Kuwait riled against threats.
World · DigiNepal International · - Fugitive accused in theft case arrested
Kathmandu, September 25 A fugitive accused in a theft case has been arrested. The person arrested is 24-year-old Prince Shrestha of Bhimeshwar Municipality-2, Dolakha. He was arrested by a team from the Kathmandu Valley…
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