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Nepal’s prime minister is set to address the General Assembly on climate justice, the Bhotekoshi floods and the concerns of mountain countries. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/22/balendra-shah-s-un-appearance-draws-diplomatic-interest-in-new-york

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 10:44

Calling someone ‘weak’, ‘shy’ or ‘smart’ may seem like a simple description. But repeated labels can shape how people understand themselves. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/22/mental-wellbeing-what-happens-when-a-label-becomes-your-identity

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 22 Sept, 10:43

Sound preparation and competent governance can reduce the damage of forecasted heavy rain. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/22/rain-is-coming-again-this-time-nepal-must-be-prepared

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 10:42

Having a right in law and being able to exercise that right in life are not the same thing. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/22/gandhi-in-babita-s-home

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 10:41

The emergency phase of the flood has largely been contained, but the most demanding work still lies ahead. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/22/what-the-bhotekoshi-flood-revealed-about-nepal-s-health-system

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 22 Sept, 10:40

The variety is on the verge of official certification and release after nearly 11 years of rigorous multi-stage field trials and continuous testing. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/20/new-hybrid-maize-variety-saugat-promises-relief-for-farmers-facing-extreme-weather

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 10:39

Pratima Tamang Lama was a nurse, community worker, and ambitious local leader who dreamed of becoming Nepal’s health minister. The Bhotekoshi flood cut those dreams short. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/09/22/the-nurse-who-wanted-to-heal-rasuwa

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 10:38

Repeated breakdowns at Nepse, broker firms, data centres and trading systems are eroding investor confidence and raising concerns over the security of more than Rs4.5 trillion in assets. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/22/recurring-tech-failures-rattle-nepal-s-stock-market

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Sept, 10:37

The body was created to research, draft and review laws, but most of its bills never reach Parliament, while ministries continue to make legislation that often becomes contentious. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/22/nepal-s-74-year-old-law-commission-remains-sidelined-in-lawmaking

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 10:36

The government plans to seek funds through bilateral negotiations with major donors. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/21/nepal-unlikely-to-hold-donor-conference-for-reconstruction

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 10:35

Despite the destruction and damage to its stores on September 9, 2025, the supermarket chain continued paying over 10,000 employees and began clearing debris within a week. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/21/bhat-bhateni-rebuilds-10-stores-damaged-during-gen-z-uprising

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Sept, 10:34

The tax was introduced in the current budget, with a five percent rate for household users and 13 percent for others, but the government is now considering reversing the move. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/21/government-weighs-scrapping-vat-on-electricity

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Sept, 10:32

Washington has so far rebuffed repeated pleas from Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to join the fight in Yemen. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/21/houthis-push-for-control-of-yemen-highlands-as-trump-reported-to-have-called-off-airstrikes

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 22 Sept, 10:30

A ​social media video verified by Reuters showed thick plumes of ​smoke rising from the ​building; a slightly taller building nearby seemed unaffected. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/21/textile-factory-fire-in-southern-chinese-city-of-foshan-kills-eight

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 22 Sept, 10:28

Avash Rijal’s ‘The Witness of Yara’ explores the environmental, cultural and social effects of climate change in Nepal’s Himalayas. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/21/nepali-documentary-wins-award-at-film-festival-in-italy

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 22 Sept, 10:25

The driver suffered burns to more than 90 percent of his body and is in critical condition, doctors said. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/09/21/bus-driver-sets-fire-to-vehicle-in-kathmandu-police-say

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 10:23

Xi heads into his September 24 meeting with Trump from a position of economic strength, as China’s exports surge and Washington faces pressure to secure an extension of their fragile trade truce. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/21/xi-rolls-into-trump-summit-with-china-s-trade-engine-roaring

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 22 Sept, 10:22

Student numbers in subjects like Sociology, Psychology and Mass Communication have fallen sharply as science and management gain ground. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/21/nepal-wants-high-paying-careers-its-humanities-classrooms-are-paying-the-price

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 22 Sept, 10:15

Kathmandu, September 22 Indian stand-up comedian Sharon Verma is set to perform in Nepal, with her live stand-up show scheduled for Sunday at the Nepal Academy in Kathmandu. The event, titled ‘Sharon Verma Live’, is being organised by Pinnacle Entertainment and will begin at 4:30pm. Verma is known for her stand-up comedy performances in India […] The post Indian stand-up comedian Sharon Verma to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/comedian-sharon-verma-in-kathmandu.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 10:13

The Bhotekoshi crisis must be recognised as a clear signal that we have entered a new era in our rapidly warming world. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/21/welcome-to-a-terrifying-new-climate-era

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 22 Sept, 10:10

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 22 –… 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 photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Chance Triple Alignment: […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-22-chance-triple-alignment-plane-space-station-sun/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 09:50

Kathmandu, September 22 The driver injured in a bus fire at Tripureshwor on Monday has died while undergoing treatment at Kirtipur Hospital, also known as Burn Hospital. According to police sources, the bus driver died on Monday night while receiving treatment. The hospital said around 90 percent of his body had been burned. He was […] The post Bus driver dies after suffering severe burns in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bus-driver-dies-tripureshwor.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 09:48

The tilt in Earth’s axis of rotation makes the apparent position of continents shift with the seasons in imagery from a NASA camera in deep space. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/an-epic-view-of-the-seasons/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 09:46

Researchers have found evidence that long COVID may damage dopamine releasing neurons in the brain, potentially explaining persistent fatigue, low motivation, slowed movement, and memory difficulties. The discovery could lead to new treatments that target the brain's dopamine system. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260920222412.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 09:33

Genetic evidence has revealed a previously unknown gentoo penguin species on the remote Kerguelen Islands and shown that gentoos actually consist of four distinct species. The discovery also highlights a growing threat, as warming oceans could leave several island populations with little suitable habitat by 2050. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260920222410.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 08:56

With chances of further sensational hydropower tunnel rescues dimming, the devastating ice-rock avalanche in August at the Nepal-Tibet border and catastrophic floods downstream are no longer making global headlines. But now is the time to pay careful attention to community-centred lessons from past disasters as complex planning decisions are made about recovery and reconstruction that […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-could-show-the-world-how-to-recover-sustainably-from-a-major-disaster.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 22 Sept, 08:00

Stem cell transplants helped regenerate stroke-damaged brain tissue in mice, producing new neurons and restoring lost motor function. The treatment also improved blood vessels, inflammation, and the blood-brain barrier, raising hopes that a similar approach could eventually help repair the human brain after stroke. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260921081116.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 07:34

A University of Iowa-led research team has reported in a new study the most detailed observations to date of the bow shock at Jupiter, our solar system's gas giant. The findings from NASA's Juno mission reveal key differences between Jupiter's bow shock and Earth's. They also may lead to a better understanding of the physics of how shocks function in even more powerful energy releases, such as… https://phys.org/news/2026-09-jupiter-complex-fend-particles-sun.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 04:25

Depending on your locale, equinoxes can be seen as harbingers of longer nights and gloomy weather, or promising beacons of nicer temperatures and more sunlight. Observing and predicting equinoxes is one of the earliest skills in humanity’s astronomical toolkit. Many ancient observatories around the world observed equinoxes along with the more pronounced solstices. These days, […] https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/night-sky-network/embracing-the-equinox/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 03:40