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- Special Court seeks details of China loan and repayments in Pokhara airport corruption case
Kathmandu, November 6 The Special Court has ordered the government to submit details of the loan taken from China Eximbank, including the repayment process and instalment records. A bench comprising Special Court…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Padma Aryal raises four questions on judicial reforms with proposed Supreme Court justice Bagchand
Kathmandu, November CPN-UML lawmaker Padma Aryal has raised four questions with Dr Ratna Bahadur Bagchand, who has been proposed for appointment as a Supreme Court justice, regarding judicial reforms, independence and…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Courts grant ex-Malaysian PM Najib house arrest after $12m royal pardon
Najib transitions to house arrest after his party UMNO raises $12m fine via crowdfunding.
World · DigiNepal International · - Why Malaysia may still face trade uncertainty after US midterms
Malaysia’s hope for a shift in US trade policy is unlikely to be realised for some time, experts warn, as the new Democratic-led Congress will face strong opposition from US President Donald Trump in its attempt to…
World · DigiNepal International · - Hong Kong temperatures to fall to 18 degrees next week as cold front hits
Temperatures in Hong Kong are expected to drop to as low as 18 degrees Celsius (64.4 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday as a cold front hits the city early next week. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, a strong monsoon over…
World · DigiNepal International · - Questions raised over police investigation after audio of Inam Sapkota leaks
Kathmandu, November 6 An audio recording of Inam Sapkota, who is being held in the custody of the Kathmandu District Police Range on money laundering charges, was leaked a few days ago. The release of an audio recording…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Don't miss: Meteor showers, fireballs, and a supermoon light up November's night sky
November's night sky is packed with celestial wonders, from bright meteor fireballs and a close pairing of Mars and Jupiter to a spectacular supermoon. Meanwhile, NASA's Voyager 1 is making history by becoming the first…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - UN AI and cybersecurity expert Nick Ashton-Hart in Nepal
Kathmandu, November 6 Nick Ashton-Hart, a member of the United Nations Data Governance Working Group and an international expert on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity policy, has arrived in Nepal. He arrived…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - 261 families in Krishnanagar receive land ownership certificates
Kapilvastu, November 6 A total of 261 families in Krishnanagar Municipality of Kapilvastu have received land ownership certificates (lalpurja) for their village block land after a prolonged wait. The certificates were…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 16 shortlisted for Nepal Tourism Board CEO
Kathmandu, November 6 Sixteen candidates have been shortlisted for the post of chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nepal Tourism Board. Under the Nepal Tourism Board Chief Executive Selection and Appointment…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Tarai women prepare mud homes to welcome Tihar and Chhath
Siraha, November 6 Festive excitement is growing in villages across the Tarai as Tihar and Chhath approach. Women are busy cleaning, plastering and decorating their homes to welcome the festivals. Phulkumari Urau and…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - Hearing set for November 16 in Karki’s writ petition
Kathmandu, November 6 The Supreme Court has set November 16 as the hearing date for the writ petition filed by outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki. Karki’s petition claims he was unlawfully…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Landslide dams river, forming lake in Gorkha
Water continues to flow from the newly formed lake in Chumnubri, with conservation officials reporting no immediate danger but urging residents to remain alert.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Supreme Court registers petition challenging removal of Nepal Police chief
Dan Bahadur Karki has asked the court to overturn the Cabinet decision appointing Manoj Kumar KC as police chief, arguing that his removal before the end of his tenure violated due process.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - Woman rescued five days after falling ill with labour pains
Humla, November 6 A woman who had been bedridden with labour pains has been rescued five days later. Dikki Sangmu Lama, 33, of Namkha Rural Municipality-3 in Humla, was airlifted by a Nepal Army helicopter on Friday…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Chinese space firm builds wooden rocket nose cone for cheaper, frequent launches
Chinese commercial space firm Light Year Explorer has manufactured a rocket fairing with a wooden outer skin as part of the company’s push for lower-cost, mass-produced launch vehicles. The design of the protective…
World · DigiNepal International · - COP31 faces tough test as climate threats mount
Kathmandu, November 6 Nearly 200 countries are set to gather in Turkey on Monday for the COP31 climate summit, but tensions over geopolitics, climate finance and fossil fuels are tempering expectations of a major…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
The US first lady was credited by all for playing a key though unspecified role in the ceasefire.
World · DigiNepal International · - Abdul El-Sayed did not have to become less Muslim to win
His historic victory in Michigan shows that Muslim Americans need not abandon their identity to succeed in politics.
World · DigiNepal International · - Health ministry approves standard for managing high-altitude mountain sickness
Kathmandu, November 6 The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has approved the Standard Related to Management of High-altitude Mountain Sickness, 2026, to make the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Fashion show in Bajura promotes tourism, local products and culture
Kathmandu, November 6 A fashion show has been held in Bajura to promote local products. The organiser, Threads of the Himalayan Foundation, said it held “Farm to Fashion – Climate Awareness Runway 2026” on November 4.…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - NASA’s Swift telescope falls to Earth after nearly 22 years in space
After nearly 22 years of exploring the universe’s most violent explosions, NASA’s Swift Observatory has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere over Indonesia. Originally designed to last just two years, the pioneering space…
Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · - At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer
The concerns range from privacy to how data is shared (and with whom) to procurement concerns.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Lumbini Province to launch child marriage reduction program
Dang, November 6 The Lumbini provincial government will run a child marriage reduction program at all local levels of the province. The program aims to make the province free of child marriage. To implement the…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Supreme Court registers Dan Bahadur Karki’s writ petition challenging his removal as IGP
Kathmandu, November 6 Dan Bahadur Karki’s writ petition challenging his removal as IGP, which he claims was unlawful, has been registered at the Supreme Court. Karki had submitted the petition through his lawyers on…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - 5 tips for making thick and creamy yoghurt at home
Making yoghurt at home is nothing new in Nepali tradition. The mention of yoghurt may remind many people of the thick, delicious yoghurt traditionally set in wooden containers known as theki. However, traditional…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak set for house arrest after party pays fine to leave jail
The United Malays National Organisation raised 50 million ringgit through crowdfunding to pay the fine required under a royal pardon, paving the way for Najib’s transfer from prison to house arrest.
Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal · - Passengers to get live view of baggage handling at Kathmandu airport
Screens in the arrival hall will show luggage being unloaded from aircraft, giving passengers a better idea of when their bags will reach the baggage carousel.
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · - The Binance hack exploited familiar weaknesses – all organisations should learn from it
Hackers have stolen around US$6.3 billion (£4.7 billion) from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, most of which was taken in under an hour. According to Binance, the attack exploited systems and individuals with the…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Nepal Rastra Bank suspends gold coin sales due to stock shortage
Kathmandu, November 6 Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will not sell gold coins on Friday after its stock ran out. The central bank had started selling gold and silver coins and medallions on Thursday ahead of Tihar. On the…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - New anti-corruption law arms Beijing with expansive global enforcement powers
China’s top legislature passed on Friday a landmark law targeting cross-border corruption, equipping Beijing with expansive new tools to pursue illicit offshore assets while countering foreign attempts to investigate…
World · DigiNepal International · - Australia appoint Mike Hussey as consultant for Ashes and Cricket World Cup
Hussey, known as 'Mr Cricket' for his technical expertise, will also work with Australia during the LA 2028 Olympics.
World · DigiNepal International · - Dry landslide blocks Kaligandaki Corridor road section
Kathmandu, November 6 A dry landslide occurred at Rakse in Kaligandaki Rural Municipality-2 along the Rudrabeni-Purtighat section of the Kaligandaki Corridor last night. The landslide blocked the road, disrupting…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Former British Gurkhas’ final battle
Former British Gurkhas have once again stepped up their campaign for equal rights. As a final push, they are continuing talks with the Nepali and British governments. They have warned of a stronger protest if their…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Salt costs up to Rs 200 per packet in remote villages of Gorkha’s Chumnubri
Gorkha, November 6 Residents of remote villages in Chumnubri Rural Municipality in northern Gorkha are paying up to Rs 200 for a packet of iodised salt, which costs just Rs 30-35 per kilogram in the regular market. The…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case
Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".
World · DigiNepal International · - Bailey bridges in flood-prone areas could be dangerous, says Department of Roads chief
Kathmandu, November 6 Department of Roads Director General Dr Bijaya Jaishi has said that indiscriminately installing Bailey bridges in areas vulnerable to floods and landslides could be dangerous. He made the remarks…
Places · DigiGeoNepal · - Palo Alto Networks in talks to buy AI agent security startup Clutch for $500M
Clutch, backed by Lightspeed and SignalFire, was last valued at $85 million, according to a source.
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - Government begins process to raise to $5 billion for Bhotekoshi-Trishuli reconstruction
Kathmandu, November 6 The government has begun the process of raising the $4-5 billion needed for reconstruction and rehabilitation after the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle shared this…
Technology · DigiTechNepal · - UML, Nepali Communist Party and JSP Nepal set to form new government in Madhesh
A new power equation involving the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal, CPN-UML and the Nepali Communist Party is taking shape in Madhesh Province. Leaders say JSP Nepal is more likely to lead the government. Saroj Kumar…
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal ·