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- RSP leader meets UK Conservative Party official in London
London, September 25 Hikmat Jung Karki, a member of the International Relations and Diplomacy Department of Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has met Amit Jogia, international relations director of the UK’s…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - 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 · - 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 · - Adverse weather disrupts domestic flights as five airports remain closed
More than 130 domestic departures are scheduled on Friday, but low visibility leaves passengers waiting.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Government moves to restore provisions of 85 laws repealed through ordinance
Kathmandu, September 25 The government has introduced a bill seeking to restore the original provisions of 85 laws that were repealed through an ordinance issued to facilitate the removal of public office-holders. The…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Shah meets Albanese, Australia reiterates support for flood-hit Nepal
The Australian prime minister expressed solidarity with Nepal and families of missing Australians during the meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Australian PM Albanese pledges support to Nepal after devastating floods
New York, September 25 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by the recent floods in Nepal and pledged continued Australian support for rescue and…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Oli wants Parliament restored. But does the UML really want to go back?
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has called for the restoration of Parliament. And not casually. He has put the demand in writing in a document presented to the party’s Central Committee meeting. For a moment, it was hard…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Major highways hit by landslides as heavy rain persists
Persistent rain has blocked or restricted several major roads, with authorities imposing overnight closures and warning travellers of further landslide risks.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - In New York, Foreign Minister Khanal introduces Nepal’s new political order
Shisir Khanal discusses the Gen Z movement, the rise of a new political class and the government’s economic and foreign policy priorities.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Balendra Shah UN speech: Full transcript of Nepal prime minister’s address to the 81st UN General Assembly
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s full UN speech on the Bhotekoshi floods, climate justice, Himalayan cooperation, climate finance and reform of the global order.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Five takeaways from Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s UN address
The prime minister linked Nepal’s floods to climate risks, proposed cooperation in the Himalayas, and called for fairer climate finance and a more equitable global order.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Bidya Bhandari’s return may give UML’s power struggle a new twist
UML’s electoral drubbing has brought her back at a moment when the UML chief is under pressure to rethink his leadership.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - From flood disaster to climate warning, Shah makes the Himalayas his UN message
Nepal’s prime minister calls for a Himalayan climate-resilience mechanism, more grant-based finance, and stronger regional early-warning systems as climate extremes threaten mountain communities.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Shah raises climate risks and Bhotekoshi disaster with Guterres
PM seeks UN support for riverbank resettlement, green reconstruction and an extension of Nepal’s LDC graduation timeline.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - At the UN, Shah to bring Nepal’s climate crisis into focus
The world’s youngest national leader makes his UN debut as Nepal seeks greater support for communities bearing the costs of climate disasters.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Congress to elect thousands of young faces to its ranks
At least 13,483 people under 35 are guaranteed places in party committees from the ward to the central level, with more young members winning leadership posts through open competition.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - UML calls for judicial commission to investigate September 8–9 events
Kathmandu, September 24 The CPN-UML has called on the government to form a competent judicial commission to conduct an impartial investigation into the events of September 8 and 9, 2025. The demand was made by the UML…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Government plans mandatory waste segregation at source
Kathmandu, September 24 The government plans to make waste segregation at source mandatory and introduce measures to make waste management financially sustainable, Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal said…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Educationist Suresh Raj Sharma cremated with state honours
Sharma helped build Kathmandu University into an autonomous institution with an international profile during more than two decades of leadership.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - PM Balen Shah’s speech to focus on climate justice, wars and Nepal’s concerns
New York, September 24 Prime Minister Balen Shah is scheduled to hold only one diplomatic meeting during his visit to New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Shah is scheduled to meet UN…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Mahesh Basnet announces post-festival movement against Balen Shah government
Kathmandu, September 24 CPN-UML Secretary Mahesh Basnet has said his party, along with other political parties, will launch a “strong movement” across the country after Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. Speaking to journalists…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Heavy rain prompts travel curbs, school closures across Nepal
Authorities suspend night-time transport, close schools and urge people to postpone travel as heavy rainfall raises the risk of floods and landslides.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Bidya Devi Bhandari’s return to UML leadership revives her political ambitions
Kathmandu, September 24 Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari had already returned to active politics within the CPN-UML. The party’s latest decision to bring her in as a senior leader has now revived questions about her…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Bidya Devi Bhandari set to become UML senior leader
Kathmandu, September 24 The CPN-UML has decided to make former President Bidya Devi Bhandari a senior leader of the party. A meeting of the party’s Secretariat held on Thursday proposed making Bhandari an honorary…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Bill on Free Legal Aid tabled
Kathmandu, September 24 Sobita Gautam, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, has presented the Free Legal Aid Bill 2083 before the House of Representatives. She tabled the bill at Thursday’s meeting.…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - RSP lawmaker Bipin Acharya calls for autonomous board to oversee civil servant transfers
Kathmandu, September 24 Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) General Secretary and lawmaker Bipin Acharya has called on the government to establish an autonomous board to oversee the transfer and promotion of civil servants…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - RPP lawmaker Khushbu Oli draws government attention to problems faced by Nepalis in Russia
Kathmandu, September 24 Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chief whip Khushbu Oli has drawn the government’s attention to the problems faced by Nepali citizens living in Russia. Speaking during a special session of the…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Resident doctors at National Medical College instructed to leave the college
Kathmandu, September 24 National Medical College and Teaching Hospital in Birgunj has instructed its first-year postgraduate (PG) resident doctors to leave the college immediately. The college has announced that all…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Janamat Party’s general convention date postponed
Janamat Party’s general convention date has been postponed. Due to unfavourable weather, the convention originally scheduled to be held in Birgunj, Parsa from September 24–28 has been postponed to October 3, Janamat…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Minister Badi urges respect for dignity and privacy of disaster-affected citizens
Kathmandu, September 24 Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Security Sita Badi has urged that the dignity and privacy of disaster-affected citizens be respected. Speaking at Thursday’s…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Parliamentary hearing process begins for 13 ambassador nominees
Kathmandu, September 24 The Parliamentary Hearing Committee under the Federal Parliament has begun the parliamentary hearing process for ambassadorial nominees recommended by the government for 13 countries. A meeting…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal calls for climate action beyond commitments
Khanal urges faster climate finance, stronger adaptation measures and greater support for countries facing the growing impacts of climate change.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - RSP MP demands probe after customs officer’s threats to APF SP, Home Minister
Kathmandu, September 24 A question has been raised in parliament regarding a Kanchanpur customs officer who allegedly threatened an Armed Police Force (APF) Superintendent of Police (SP) from Kailali over the impounding…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Parliamentary hearing process for proposed ambassadors moves forward
Kathmandu, September 24 The Parliamentary Hearing Committee under the federal parliament has moved forward with the parliamentary hearing process for the proposed ambassadors. At a committee meeting held Thursday at…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Deuba faction appoints coordinators in 56 districts for general convention
Kathmandu, September 24 Nepali Congress former President Sher Bahadur Deuba’s faction has appointed coordinators in 56 districts for the party’s 15th General Convention. Dr Shashank Koirala, coordinator of the 15th…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - UML Secretariat meeting begins; Central Committee meeting to follow
Kathmandu, September 24 The Secretariat meeting of the CPN-UML has begun. Preparations are underway to conclude proceedings by holding the Central Committee meeting after the Secretariat session. The Central Committee…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Congress leadership unanimous in 9 municipalities of Rolpa
Rolpa, September 24 The Nepali Congress has completed its conventions in 9 of Rolpa’s 10 local units. In the remaining one, the convention could not be completed within the scheduled time. Election Officer Sudip Gautam…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Sita Air aircraft tyre comes off during landing at Dolpa airport
Thirteen passengers, including seven foreign nationals, were unharmed after the aircraft’s rear tyre came off on landing, blocking the runway and disrupting flights.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - PM Shah to meet Guterres before addressing UN General Assembly
New York, September 23 Prime Minister Balendra Shah has arrived in New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Shah was welcomed upon arrival by Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the…
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