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- The other crop that built China: how millet became foundation for Chinese civilisation
Rice may be the most universal ingredient in the world, serving as a cornerstone of the diet for billions in Asia. However, for much of Chinese history, rice faced a serious competitor, and entire cultures developed…
World · DigiNepal International · - Hong Kong men turn to plush ‘bag charms’ for self-expression, comfort
Whether he is commuting to work or meeting clients, 31-year-old Hong Kong architect Bryan Hui always has a plush toy keychain of Chiikabu – a beetle-like creature from the popular Japanese anime Chiikawa – hanging from…
World · DigiNepal International · - Yemen government forces widen attacks against Houthis: What we know
Yemeni government forces have claimed multiple air and ground operations across Taiz in the last 24 hours.
World · DigiNepal International · - ACAP urges trekkers to hire guides amid flood and landslide risks
Kathmandu, September 27 The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) has urged tourists heading on trekking routes to travel with licensed guides, except for short-distance routes. ACAP issued the request after floods…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Flood damages 40 MW Rahughata Hydropower Project in Myagdi
Kathmandu, September 27 Floods have damaged structures and transmission line towers of the 40 MW Rahughata Hydropower Project in Myagdi, which was recently completed and connected to Nepal’s national power grid. The…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Kathmandu skies clear after four days of rain (Photos)
Kathmandu, September 27 Kathmandu’s skies began clearing on Sunday afternoon, with sunshine now visible over the valley after four consecutive days of rain. According to meteorologist Sanjib Adhikari of the Department…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Narayangadh-Muglin road reopens after landslide cleared
Kathmandu, September 27 The Narayangadh-Muglin road section has resumed operation after a landslide and mudflow blocking the Namsi Khola bridge were cleared. Vehicles and freight carriers travelling between Narayangadh…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Sohra Shraddha: 16-day ancestor rituals begin
Kathmandu, September 27 The sixteen-day ancestral rites, known as Sohra Shraddha or Pitri Paksha, began today. Observed every year from the first day of the waning fortnight of the month of Ashwin, the period began…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - NEA steps up preparedness as floods and landslides disrupt power supply
Kathmandu, September 27 The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has intensified preparations and coordination to maintain electricity supply and quickly restore services in areas affected by damage to power transmission…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Public Service Commission gives opinion on Civil Service Bill
Kathmandu, September 27 The Public Service Commission (PSC) has submitted its opinion on the Federal Civil Service Bill to the government. Lokhari Basyal, joint secretary at the Ministry of Land Management,…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana released, handed over to family
Kathmandu, September 27 Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana has been handed over to his family. SP Rameshwar Karki of the Crime Investigation Office said Rana, who was taken from his residence at midnight on…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UKWorld · DigiNepal International ·
- Can Iran shift trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz?
Iran is looking for alternatives to export its oil as the US blockades its southern ports.
World · DigiNepal International · - Man missing while bathing in Kamala River in Siraha
Siraha, September 27 A 47-year-old man went missing while bathing in the Kamala River at Bhokraha in Kalyanpur Municipality-6, Siraha. The missing man has been identified as Gobindaraj Dulal, 47, the son of Dinnanath…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.
World · DigiNepal International · - 27 killed in 2 separate shootings in South Africa
Johannesburg, September 27 At least 27 people have been killed and 26 others injured in two separate shootings in South Africa. Seventeen people were killed and 15 others injured in a shooting at a bar in western…
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - NHRC team turned away from meeting former CJ Cholendra Rana
Kathmandu, September 27 A team from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has returned after police refused to allow it to meet former Chief Justice Cholendra Rana, who was taken into custody overnight. The NHRC…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Nepal needs prevention systems before tragedy strikes
Nepal has witnessed several deeply disturbing incidents involving suicide and self-immolation in recent months. In July, the deaths of Ganesh Nepali and Ashwin Raut generated significant public attention, followed by…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 14 Nepalis missing on Himlung after avalanche as bad weather hampers rescue
Helicopters are on standby in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but poor weather has so far prevented rescuers from reaching the mountain.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Authorities urge caution as water level rises in Kamala River
Siraha, September 27 Security personnel have been using loudspeakers in vulnerable areas to urge residents to remain alert after the water level in the Kamala River, which separates Siraha and Dhanusha districts, rose…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Hong Kong delays AI copyright law to focus on guidelines first
Hong Kong authorities will delay a proposed legal amendment to protect copyrighted works from being used to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and will issue operational guidelines first, the South China Morning…
World · DigiNepal International · - Shram Sanskriti Party proposes visa system for Nepal’s open borders
Kathmandu, September 27 The Shram Sanskriti Party has proposed tightening Nepal’s open borders and introducing a visa system as part of amendments to a bill aimed at controlling human trafficking and smuggling. Party…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Photos: Heavy rains and flooding in Bangkok force thousands into shelters
Continuous downpours have hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital.
World · DigiNepal International · - Filmmaking workshop held in Kathmandu, led by industry professionals
Kathmandu, September 27 Presented by Kym Rapier Foundation in collaboration with Shanta Nepali Productions and Shanta Foundation, a free, immersive filmmaking workshop was organised on Saturday, September 26, giving…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Bangkok floods trap residents as PM Anutin cuts UK trip short to tackle crisis
Bangkok residents stranded by neck-deep floodwaters on Sunday appealed for clean water and food, as Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul cut short a diplomatic trip to the United Kingdom to monitor the response amid…
World · DigiNepal International · - Gold and silver prices rise
Kathmandu, September 27 Gold and silver prices increased in the Nepali market on Sunday, the first trading day of the week. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Floods and landslides damage power infrastructure, affecting up to 1,303 MW of system
Kathmandu, September 27 Floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfall have affected electricity transmission and distribution systems in various parts of the country. Power supply has been disrupted in several…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Stripped titles? Compensating rivals? How the Manchester City cheating scandal could play out
One of the biggest cheating scandals in world sports history has erupted in England: Manchester City has reportedly been found guilty of 114 of the 115 alleged breaches of English Premier League financial rules brought…
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Why has the govt kept silent on the reason behind Cholendra Rana’s arrest?
Kathmandu, September 27 Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana was taken from his Maharajgunj residence late Saturday night, in an unprecedented episode involving a former head of Nepal’s judiciary. But more than…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Woman dies after landslide buries house in Dhanusha
Janakpurdham, September 27 A woman died after a landslide buried a house in Dhanusha district on Sunday morning. The landslide struck the single-storey house of Rajan Shrestha in Aampagachhi Tole of Mithila…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Bangkok floodwaters recede after torrential rain as residents count losses
Torrential rain flooded roads and homes across Bangkok, forcing thousands into temporary shelters as authorities warned that some areas remained under water despite improving weather.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - Flood washes away around 80 houses in Parbat as landslide kills one in Palpa
The Kaligandaki river flooded the Farse settlement, while a landslide buried a house and a cattle shed in Palpa, leaving one dead and two missing.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Can Nepal walk the talk on green investment?
Climate change is no longer just about emissions. It is the sum of blatant disrespect for the planet’s natural resources and their overuse.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Hong Kong tech chief sets June deadline for Hetao cross-border talent flow
Cross-boundary talent flows within the Hetao innovation hub will be launched by June next year at the latest, Hong Kong’s technology minister has said, after the city leader pledged to enable the free movement of data…
World · DigiNepal International · - Kaligandaki floods submerge 50 houses in Setibeni
Syangja, September 27 Flooding on the Kaligandaki River has submerged 50 houses in the Setibeni area, spanning both Syangja and Parbat districts. Following four straight days of continuous rain, rising water flow in the…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Nepal could receive $20 million from loss and damage fund: Foreign Minister Khanal
New York, September 27 Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has said Nepal could receive $20 million (Rs 3.65 billion) immediately from the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage. Khanal, who is in the United States to…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Kaligandaki flood update: 80 houses washed away in Parbat
Kathmandu, September 27 Flooding on the Kaligandaki River has washed away 80 houses in Farse settlement, located in Jaljala Rural Municipality-8, Parbat district. Shailendra Thapa, co-spokesperson for the Armed Police…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Aayo Gorkhali to stage in Kathmandu on September 28-29
Kathmandu, September 27 A theatrical production titled Aayo Gorkhali will be staged at Sarwanam Theatre, Kathmandu, on September 28 and 29, beginning at 5:15 pm both days. The play is directed by Mamunur Rashid, with…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - From body language to ping-pong, decoding the symbolism during Xi and Trump’s meeting
We have put together stories from our coverage of the Xi-Trump summit. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. From wine to ping-pong, Trump and Xi’s state dinner leans on…
World · DigiNepal International · - Weather set to improve from tonight as low-pressure area weakens
Kathmandu, September 27 Meteorologists say the low-pressure area near Uttar Pradesh, India, is gradually weakening, which will cause rainfall activity in Nepal to decrease progressively. Still, rain is forecast across…
Places · DigiGeoNepal ·