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Kathmandu, November 10 Sudurpaschim Royals defeated Janakpur Bolts by 27 runs in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) after successfully defending a modest target of 121 runs.
- Nepal Heritage Documentation Project records over 2,000 historical monuments in eight years 2 reports
The Nepal Heritage Documentation Project has documented over 2,000 historical monuments, 2,500 inscriptions, and 8,000 archaeological objects in eight years.
- Koshi recognises 13 additional languages for official use
The new provision brings the number of languages recognised for government business in the province to 14, including Nepali.
- Woman killed in elephant attack in Kanchanpur
A herd of elephants entered a settlement inside Shuklaphanta National Park, damaged a house and trampled a 60-year-old woman to death while she was asleep.
- US jury finds Naresh Bhatt guilty of murdering wife Mamta Kafle
The Virginia jury also convicted Bhatt of concealing and defiling his wife’s body, which has never been found.
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- उच्च पहाडी तथा हिमाली भूभागमा हल्का वर्षा र हिमपातको सम्भावना, तराईमा हुस्सु लाग्ने 12 Nov 2026
- आज धुमधामका साथ मनाइँदै छ भाइटीका, उत्तम साइत बिहान ११:०७ बजे 11 Nov 2026
- मौसम पूर्वानुमान विशेष बुलेटिन: देशका केही भू–भागमा वर्षा, हिमपात र हुस्सुको सम्भावना 11 Nov 2026
- नेपाल संवत् ११४७ देशभर विविध कार्यक्रमका साथ मनाइँदै, म्हः पूजा गरिँदै 10 Nov 2026
- मौसम पूर्वानुमान महाशाखाको बुलेटिन: हिमाली र पहाडी भू–भागमा आंशिक बदली, तराईमा मुख्यतया… 10 Nov 2026
- Koshi recognises 13 additional languages for official use
The new provision brings the number of languages recognised for government business in the province to 14, including Nepali.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Woman killed in elephant attack in Kanchanpur
A herd of elephants entered a settlement inside Shuklaphanta National Park, damaged a house and trampled a 60-year-old woman to death while she was asleep.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - US jury finds Naresh Bhatt guilty of murdering wife Mamta Kafle
The Virginia jury also convicted Bhatt of concealing and defiling his wife’s body, which has never been found. He had claimed she died by suicide before he dismembered and disposed of her remains.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Kuggeleijn leads bowling charge as Sudurpaschim overcome Janakpur
Kathmandu, November 10 Sudurpaschim Royals defeated Janakpur Bolts by 27 runs in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) after successfully defending a modest target of 121 runs. Batting first, Sudurpaschim were restricted to…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 110 arrested for gambling in 14 incidents across the country
Kathmandu, November 10 Police have arrested 110 people for allegedly engaging in gambling in various districts across the country. According to police, 10 people were arrested from Tanagaun in Budhanilkantha…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Nepal pays tribute to fallen Gurkhas at Remembrance Sunday in London
The British government held a special ceremony to pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in war. The Remembrance Sunday event took place on Sunday at the Cenotaph war memorial on Whitehall in London. Remembrance…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Nepali youths open Artisan Cookies and Sweets in Abu Dhabi
Kathmandu, November 10 Young Nepali entrepreneurs have opened a new bakery and café, Artisan Cookies and Sweets, in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is a joint investment. The café was…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 7 arrested for gambling in Dhankuta
Dhankuta, November 10 Seven people have been arrested while gambling with kauda (cowrie shells) in Lisimbu, Ward No. 9 of Pakhribas Municipality, Dhankuta. According to the District Police Office, Dhankuta, police…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Seven held for setting off firecrackers in Rupandehi, one injured
Police say two of those detained were involved in an incident in which a person was injured during a Bhailo programme.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Madhesh prepares for Chhath as families return home
As preparations gather pace across the Tarai, the festival is bringing families together and boosting seasonal trade.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - David Warner returns home after four NPL matches for Kathmandu Gorkhas
Kathmandu, November 10 Kathmandu: Former Australian cricketer David Warner has returned home after playing four matches for Kathmandu Gorkhas in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Gorkhas manager Deepak KC confirmed…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Living alongside rhinos on the fringes of Chitwan
From Nagarban to nearby settlements, rhinos regularly venture out in search of food, bringing people and wildlife into close contact and raising concerns over safety.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - More people seek citizenship certificate copies than new citizenship in Nepal
Kathmandu, November 10 More people in Nepal are applying for duplicate copies of citizenship certificates than for new citizenship certificates, according to data released by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The ministry’s…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Kathmandu Gorkhas edge Chitwan Rhinos by 10 runs
Kathmandu, November 9 Kathmandu Gorkhas defeated Chitwan Rhinos by 10 runs in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), defending a target of 181 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Batting first, Kathmandu…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 175 foreign nationals deported from Nepal in 3 months
Kathmandu, November 9 A total of 175 foreign nationals were deported from Nepal during the months of Shrawan, Bhadra and Ashoj. The government has not provided details about the reasons for their deportation. According…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Wife, lover arrested for allegedly murdering husband to conceal affair
Biratnagar, November 9 Police have arrested a woman and her alleged lover for allegedly murdering her husband with an iron rod to conceal their extramarital relationship in Mohanpur, Ward 2 of Jahada Rural Municipality…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Samra, Bhurtel star as Pokhara Avengers secure first NPL win
Kathmandu, November 9 Pokhara Avengers registered their first victory in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), defeating Karnali Yaks by 63 runs after posting a formidable 217-run total. Batting first, Pokhara scored 217 for…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 3 killed in motorcycle accident in Nuwakot
Kathmandu, November 9 Three people died in a motorcycle accident in Nuwakot on Monday morning. The accident occurred at around 10:55 am when a motorcycle bearing registration number Ba 99 Pa 8202 crashed at Khadkathok…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Nepal Heritage Documentation Project records over 2,000 historical monuments in eight years
Kathmandu, November 9 The Nepal Heritage Documentation Project (NHDP) has collected detailed information on more than 2,000 historical monuments, over 2,500 inscriptions and more than 8,000 archaeological objects in…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - ‘Kabaddi 5’ box office earnings drop to Rs 16.3 million in a week
Kathmandu, November 9 The box office performance of Kabaddi 5: After the Final Match has dropped sharply, with the film earning just Rs 16.3 million over the past week, compared to more than Rs 100 million in its…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Pregnant women should avoid firecrackers to prevent potential long-term health effects
Although firecrackers are prohibited, they are being set off as if a major war were taking place. Whether using firecrackers as part of celebrations is appropriate is a separate cultural debate. However, they can pose…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Yuvraaj’s century helps Pokhara set Karnali a target of 218
Kathmandu, November 9 Powered by Yuvraaj Singh Samra’s aggressive century and a half-century from Kushal Bhurtel, Pokhara Avengers have set Karnali Yaks a big target of 218 runs in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Natural flower garlands gain popularity as Gulmi restricts artificial alternatives
Gulmi, November 9 Natural flower garlands are gaining popularity in Gulmi as local governments have restricted the sale and use of artificial garlands ahead of the Tihar festival. Markets in Tamghas, the district…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 55 arrested in gambling raids across six locations in Surkhet, Rs 1.25 million seized
Surkhet, November 9 Police have arrested 55 people for gambling during raids at six locations in Surkhet and seized cash worth Rs 1,253,845 along with playing cards. A joint police team deployed from the Karnali…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 26 arrested for gambling in Sarlahi, Rs 950,000 seized
Sarlahi, November 9 Sarlahi Police have arrested 26 people while gambling in raids at three locations in the district. Police seized Nepali and Indian currency, a bank cheque, playing cards and 25 mobile phones from…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Police recapture six of eight Dolpa prison escapees
Two inmates were arrested in a forest in Tripurasundari municipality on Sunday, while police continue to search for the remaining fugitives
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Syafrubesi bridge reopens
Kathmandu, November 9 The Syafrubesi bridge in Rasuwa, damaged by the August 26 flood, has reopened after reconstruction was completed. The bridge was rebuilt in just three days through the joint voluntary labour of the…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Nepal Heritage Project documents over 2,000 monuments, 8,000 archaeological objects
Kathmandu, November 9 The Nepal Heritage Documentation Project (NHDP) has collected detailed information on more than 2,000 historical monuments, over 2,500 inscriptions and more than 8,000 archaeological objects in…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Eight-year-old boy dies after being hit by firecracker shrapnel in Parsa
Kathmandu, November 9 An eight-year-old boy died after being struck by shrapnel while bursting firecrackers in Parsa district on Monday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kundan Sahani of Ward 2 of Pakaha…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Snowfall blocks roads, disrupting food transport to Limi
Authorities have begun clearing snow at Nyalulek to reopen the road to Namkha Rural Municipalities 5 and 6 (Limi) in Humla. Snowfall has cut off road access to the area, creating a situation similar to an internal…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - The two Nepali border villages that empty for six months every year
Residents of Chhangru and Tinkar in Darchula move to lower elevations each winter to escape heavy snowfall and extreme cold, returning in spring after preparing their homes, fields and livestock for the long absence.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Q&A: Before we get high on the cannabis law, let’s measure the plant
Dr Amrit Baral says Gandaki’s cannabis law is a welcome start but argues it still lacks the science, standards and public education to work.
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Dhading local govts join hands to install temporary pontoon bridge at Furke Khola
Kathmandu, November 8 A pontoon bridge, a floating structure designed to carry vehicles across water, is being installed at Furke Khola through a joint initiative of all local governments in Dhading to reconnect the…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 2 killed as truck hits motorcycle in Itahari
Sunsari, November 8 Two people riding a motorcycle were killed after a truck hit them near Ganesh Petrol Pump in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City-13. The deceased have been identified as 27-year-old Sparsh Aryal of…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Police seize illegal mobile phone accessories worth Rs 712,670 in Rupandehi
Kathmandu, November 8 Police have seized illegally transported mobile phone accessories worth more than Rs 700,000 in Rupandehi. A police team deployed from the Area Police Office, Lumbini, seized the items from Masina…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Jijivisha stitched Everest onto a red-carpet suit. Nothing came from Paris, Milan or New York.
Designer Shavona Shrestha’s clothing label made an ivory silk suit for Thinley Lhamo to wear at the premiere of ‘Tenzing’, using Nepali silk, stones and artisans. It is the label’s boldest argument yet for Nepali…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - Yak and Chauri herds moved to lower altitudes as winter sets in
Tehrathum, November 8 High-altitude pastures in the Himalayan region are gradually becoming deserted as yak and chauri herds are moved to lower elevations with the onset of colder weather. Meanwhile, activity is picking…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 4 women from same family injured in weapon attack in Dailekh
Kathmandu, November 8 Four women from the same family were injured in a sharp weapon attack at their home in Dhankot, Thatikand Rural Municipality-4, Dailekh. According to Police Inspector Rishikesh Gautam Harijan of…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - 15 arrested for gambling in Dhankuta
Dhankuta, November 8 Fifteen people have been arrested in Dhankuta on charges of playing kauda, a cowrie-shell gambling game. According to police, they were taken into custody while gambling at a house in Pakhribas…
Nepal · DigiNepal · - NPL playoff race intensifies with 10 league matches remaining
Kathmandu, November 8 Eighteen matches have been completed in the league stage of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), with only 10 games remaining before the top four teams qualify for the playoffs. The…
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