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- Bagmati Province to build homes for 1,000 homeless families
The provincial government has allocated Rs400 million this fiscal year, with a focus on providing housing for Chepang communities and other disadvantaged families.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - 4.2-magnitude earthquake hits Humla
Kathmandu, November 6 An earthquake with its epicentre in Humla struck this morning. According to seismologist Rajesh Sharma at the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the 4.2-magnitude earthquake…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - US military expands Pacific cyber hub to counter risks to undersea cable networks
The US military has expanded its cybersecurity presence in Hawaii and set up a regional centre to better detect threats and disruptions to its Pacific communications networks. The new initiatives come amid US…
World · DigiNepal International · - Does the Democratic midterm victory spell the end of US AI data centre boom?
The sweeping midterm election victory by US Democrats has triggered warnings from analysts that an impending regulatory clampdown could derail the nation’s multi-trillion-dollar artificial intelligence data centre…
World · DigiNepal International · - Ashutosh Energy gets approval to issue IPO
Kathmandu, November 6 The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has approved Ashutosh Energy’s initial public offering (IPO). The board had granted IPO approval to Kantipur Pharmaceuticals just a day earlier. Ashutosh…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Passengers at Tribhuvan International Airport can now view baggage handling on a live feed
Kathmandu, November 6 Passengers at Tribhuvan International Airport can now watch baggage handling as it happens. To make baggage management more transparent, orderly and passenger-friendly, a live feed of the baggage…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - US accuses trio of using AI to impersonate CEOs and lawyers to steal US$129 million
Three people accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and lawyers to steal about US$129 million have been indicted on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, prosecutors…
World · DigiNepal International · - Gold price drops by Rs 5,900 per tola
Kathmandu, November 6 The price of gold has fallen by Rs 5,900 per tola on Friday. It had risen by Rs 13,300 the previous day. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association has set the price of gold at Rs…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - APOD: 2026 November 6 – A Farewell to Swift
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 6 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Taking a Gander at Utah’s Goosenecks
The San Juan River has carved deep, improbably curvy meanders into the desert landscape.
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Trump’s Israel aid cut reveals push to trade grants for tech cooperation
The close defence relationship between the United States and Israel is set to be restructured over the coming two years, with billions of dollars in direct annual military aid being phased out in favour of joint weapons…
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump issues proclamation declaring Oval Office national monument
Following election losses, the signing marks Trump's third event of the week focused on signature renovation projects.
World · DigiNepal International · - Parliamentary study identifies political divisions, weak commissions as obstacles to transitional justice in Nepal
Kathmandu, November 6 Nearly two decades have passed since the Comprehensive Peace Accord formally ended Nepal’s armed conflict, but the transitional justice process remains unfinished. A parliamentary subcommittee has…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - US Democrats’ win could squeeze China; star mathematician leaves US: SCMP’s 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of…
World · DigiNepal International · - PM Balen’s protocol politics takes a turn as he prepares for India visit
Kathmandu, November 6 Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was scheduled to visit Nepal on May 11. During the visit, he wanted to meet Prime Minister Balendra Shah. However, after it became clear that Shah would not…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Air pollution rises in Kathmandu Valley as dry season begins, forecast to remain unhealthy until Sunday
Kathmandu, November 6 Air pollution levels have started rising in the Kathmandu Valley with the onset of the dry season, with air quality reaching unhealthy levels in several parts of the valley. According to IQAir, a…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Nepal sets up round-the-clock centre to combat online financial scams
Police, banks, payment firms and telecom operators will work under one roof to trace stolen funds, freeze accounts and disable the digital infrastructure used by fraudsters.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - यस्तो छ प्रहरीको चाडपर्वलक्षित विशेष सुरक्षा योजना
काठमाडौँ, २० कात्तिकः नेपालीको महत्त्वपूर्ण पर्व तिहार, नेपाल संवत् तथा छठपर्वलाई लक्षित गर्दै नेपाल प्रहरीले ‘चाडपर्वलक्षित विशेष सुरक्षा योजना, २०८३’ लागू गरेको छ । चाडपर्वका समयमा शान्ति, सुरक्षा कायम राख्न तथा…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - आजको मौसमः हिमाली क्षेत्रमा वर्षाको सम्भावना
काठमाडौँ, २० कात्तिकः नेपालमा पश्चिमी वायुको आंशिक प्रभाव रहँदा देशका हिमाली तथा पहाडी भू–भागमा आंशिक बदली हुने र केही स्थानमा हल्का वर्षा तथा हिमपातको सम्भावना रहेको छ । मौसम विज्ञान विभागको मौसम पूर्वानुमान महाशाखाका…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Growing Vietnam ties test Japan’s commitment to rules-based regional order
Japan’s growing strategic partnership with Vietnam is putting Tokyo’s commitment to a rules-based regional order under scrutiny, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces calls to press Hanoi over its failure to honour…
World · DigiNepal International · - Trump signs order preventing future presidents from changing Oval Office
The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.
World · DigiNepal International · - Canada budget charts ‘economic independence’ in decisive shift from US
Canada unveiled a budget on Thursday that calls for “economic independence” and says that while reducing its reliance on the United States will take time, “the shift is under way”. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s second…
World · DigiNepal International · - Dead stars could break one of physics' most famous limits
A surprising new discovery suggests that some dead stars can grow far more massive than scientists once thought possible. Computer simulations show that powerful magnetic fields could allow white dwarfs to reach 2.4…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Democrats’ election win spooks AI investors, hammering stocks
Democratic gains in Congress and state governments have raised fears of tougher data centre regulations, threatening to slow the infrastructure expansion underpinning the AI boom.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - Naresh Bhatt says he dismembered wife’s body after finding her dead
Testifying in his murder trial, Bhatt said he tried to revive Mamta Kafle Bhatt before moving her body to the bathroom and stopping the dismemberment because he lacked the strength to continue.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - US and Brazil deliver double blow to the populist right. Will Europe feel the impact?
In the space of roughly 10 days, the two largest democracies in the Americas delivered setbacks to the populist right. In Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva staged a narrow but remarkable comeback, defeating Flavio…
World · DigiNepal International · - China MMA champion Zhang Weili faces family pressure to find a partner, go on blind dates
China’s first UFC champion recently shared that her family has been pressuring her to get married, but she is afraid to use her real name on dating websites for fear of revealing her identity. Thirty-six-year-old mixed…
World · DigiNepal International · - Post-US midterms AI worries pummel shares in Japan, South Korea
Japanese and South Korean shares plunged on Friday after US shares tumbled overnight on worries that midterm election results could slow or derail the artificial intelligence data centre investment boom. Tokyo’s…
World · DigiNepal International · - Winning the toss is not benefiting the teams in NPL Season 3
The 14 matches so far in the season show that electing to field first provides no clear edge, with poor fielding and aggressive setting-side intent neutralising toss decisions.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Not a good farewell match for Andre Russell
The West Indies allrounder extended his NPL stay for one more match but fell for three runs and conceded 14 in his final appearance for Biratnagar Kings.
Sports · DigiSportsNepal · - Nepal’s remaining Bhutanese refugees seek legal recognition
Three decades after fleeing Bhutan, refugees languishing in Jhapa and Morang remain unable to access jobs, banking, and professional opportunities, while repatriation and family reunification remain unresolved.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - As arrest rumours swirl, Congress sees plot to silence Thapa
Accuses ‘state-backed groups’ of spreading misinformation about its president, Gagan Thapa, after he stepped up criticism of the government.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Supreme Court to decide on ousted IG Karki’s writ petition today
Registrar defers registration citing that the plea needs an examination before registering.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Reconstruction aid, strategic ties, pending disputes on PM’s India visit agenda
Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s proposed four-day visit starting November 22 comes at a critical juncture in Nepal-India relations. Kathmandu is seeking billions in aid for post-flood recovery, air connectivity, and…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - A son in prison, a daughter gone: Singapore parents face heartbreak
When Huang Baoying was growing up, her older brother helped look after her, their parents recalled. Huang Bocan would tutor his younger sister at night and help her with her studies, their mother said. To his parents,…
World · DigiNepal International · - ‘Mindful’ of AI exposure: wealth managers at Hong Kong summit urge balance in portfolios
Executives at a private wealth conference in Hong Kong have highlighted AI infrastructure as a booming “defence plus growth” investment opportunity, while cautioning investors against portfolios that are overreliant on…
World · DigiNepal International · - California governor commutes sentences of more than 500 people on death row
Gavin Newsom cites state values and flaws in the legal system as he grants largest mass clemency in US history.
World · DigiNepal International · - An anti-aging drug may help protect the brain before Alzheimer's symptoms begin
A surprising new study suggests that an anti-aging drug could help protect people genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that just four weeks of low-dose rapamycin improved brain blood flow in…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - China’s new PLA theatre chiefs identified as anti-corruption drive clears ranks
Beijing has hinted at the new leadership line-up in its military theatre commands, with fresh faces emerging during last week’s party conclave in the seating area reserved for key commanders, filling vacancies left by…
World · DigiNepal International · - South Korea apologises for classing gay teens as delinquents
South Korea’s government has announced it will revise a youth counselling manual that categorised homosexuality as a form of juvenile delinquency, after facing a backlash sparked by local media reports earlier this…
World · DigiNepal International ·