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Kathmandu, September 22 The Supreme Court has ordered the government to provide reasons for the arrest of Bharat Dahal. A bench led by Justice Kumar Regmi also ordered that Dahal be produced before the court. Dahal was arrested from Belbari in Morang district last Sunday. Following his arrest, his daughter, Denika Dahal, filed a habeas […] The post Supreme Court seeks reasons for Bharat Dahal’s… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/supreme-court-seeks-reasons-for-bharat-dahals-arrest.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 16:57

Kathmandu, September 22 A 17-kilometre section of the Koshi Highway between Khandbari and Sabhakhola in Sankhuwasabha has been closed to traffic for nine hours daily to facilitate road maintenance and widening works. The road section from Khandbari to Tumlingtar and Sabhakhola has been closed to traffic to widen and repair the existing blacktopped road, said […] The post Koshi Highway section to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/koshi-highway-section-to-close-for-9-hours-daily-for-roadworks.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 16:52

Kathmandu, September 22 Police arrested 58 foreign nationals during an overnight operation conducted at various locations in Kathmandu Valley on Monday, according to security sources. A joint team from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office and the Anti-Human Trafficking Bureau carried out the operation. According to police sources, 20 of those […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/police-arrest-foreigners-ktm.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 16:52

Kathmandu, September 22 The dispute over Malaysia’s plan to limit Nepali worker recruitment to a small group of manpower companies has now reached the prime minister’s level. Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah, speaking by phone with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday morning, urged an end to the syndicate and middleman system seen in […] The post Malaysia recruitment dispute… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/malaysia-recruitment-dispute.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 16:38

An amateur astronomer searching satellite maps for a Quebec camping spot accidentally discovered a massive ancient impact crater. Scientists later found shatter cones that confirmed the 25-kilometer-wide structure was blasted into Earth roughly 390 million years ago. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260921081101.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 16:28

Kathmandu, September 22 The government has decided to ensure the regular operation of essential public services during the upcoming festive season. A meeting of government secretaries held on Monday made the decision, according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The meeting also decided to take measures to prevent disruptions to […] The post Government to ensure… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/government-to-ensure-essential-public-services-during-festive-season.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 16:27

Kathmandu, September 22 On Monday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) was forced to suspend regular share trading for an entire day. NEPSE initially described the disruption as a “technical problem”. But information emerging after the incident points to a more serious cause — a ransomware attack on the data centre operated by Data Hub Pvt […] The post NEPSE’s ‘technical glitch’ was a ransomware… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepses-ransomware-attack-explainer.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Sept, 16:26

Kathmandu, September 22 A tripartite agreement has been signed to make the distribution of driving licences more systematic and convenient. The agreement was signed on Tuesday between the Department of Transport Management, the Department of Postal Services and the Security Printing Centre at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport. Under the agreement, data on […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tripartite-deal-to-streamline-licence-distribution.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Sept, 16:19

Kathmandu, September 22 Nepal has won against Thailand in the women’s kabaddi game in the 20th Asian Games ongoing in Nagoya, Japan. In the first match held today at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium in Japan, Nepal defeated Thailand 46–43 to secure the win. In the first half of the game, Nepal was trailing Thailand 24–15. However, […] The post Asian Games: Nepali women’s team secures win in kabaddi… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/asian-games-nepali-womens-team-secures-win-in-kabaddi.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 22 Sept, 16:13

A Yellowstone super-eruption would begin not with a sudden surprise, but with weeks of increasingly alarming warning signs such as migrating earthquake swarms, rapid ground uplift, changing geysers, and rising volcanic gases. In a worst-case scenario, those signals could culminate in a VEI 8 eruption that blasts ash tens of kilometers into the atmosphere, unleashes deadly pyroclastic flows,… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260922005655.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 14:17

Understanding the origin, acceleration and propagation of high-energy cosmic rays has been a century-old mystery in astrophysics. Recently, joint observations from China's Einstein Probe (EP) satellite and the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) showed an extraordinarily long X-ray tail near a pulsar about 4,600 light-years (27 quadrillion miles) from Earth—one that had never… https://phys.org/news/2026-09-year-ray-tail-links-pulsar.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 13:42

In just a year, hundreds of Nepalis have been deported after paying millions to reach the US through the so-called ‘donkey route’. Why are so few willing to report those who sent them? https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/22/they-crossed-borders-and-jungles-for-america-many-returned-afraid-to-speak

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 12:02

The prime minister will leave for New York without a guard of honour, red carpet or the customary gathering of ministers and foreign diplomats. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/22/balendra-shah-is-breaking-with-the-tradition-of-the-airport-farewell

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 12:01

Falling prices, declining production and the absence of Chinese buyers are squeezing communities that have long depended on the prized fungus. https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/09/22/the-dangerous-hunt-for-yarsagumba-is-no-longer-paying-off-for-karnali-s-collectors

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 12:00

Handcuffs may be used only after an objective assessment finds a risk of escape, resistance or harm to the detainee or others, the court says. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/21/supreme-court-orders-police-not-to-routinely-handcuff-people-arrested-for-investigation

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 11:45

The French company had challenged the government’s decision to award the passport-printing contract to German firm Veridos. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/21/supreme-court-dismisses-idemia-s-writ-over-passport-contract

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 11:43

Naina left school and eloped at 14. Now a mother of two daughters, she faces pressure to divorce, abuse at home and a family that has stopped speaking to her. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/21/married-at-14-a-young-mother-in-nepal-now-has-nowhere-to-go

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 11:41

A ransomware attack at a data centre serving 72 brokers has disrupted trading, leaving investors concerned about the market’s resilience and the security of their data. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/21/why-was-nepal-s-stock-market-shut-on-monday

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Sept, 11:36

A technical failure at the data centre hosting servers used by 72 stockbrokers has forced the Nepal Stock Exchange to suspend Monday’s trading session. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/21/nepse-closed-after-data-centre-outage-disrupts-trading

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Sept, 11:33

Banks are flush with lendable funds and interest rates are low, yet businesses remain reluctant to borrow and invest, reflecting weak confidence in the economy. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/21/money-is-cheap-in-nepal-businesses-still-aren-t-investing

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Sept, 11:29

The AfD’s strong showing in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and gains in Berlin deepen pressure on Merz as his coalition faces voter anger over economic reforms and rising living costs. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/21/afd-leads-as-merz-rues-disaster-in-worst-state-election-result-in-postwar-germany

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 22 Sept, 11:28

‘Sharon Verma Live’ is happening on September 27 at the Nepal Academy Hall in Kamaladi, Kathmandu. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/21/indian-comedian-sharon-verma-to-make-her-nepal-debut

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 22 Sept, 11:26

In ‘A Killer View’, a photographer confined to his room becomes convinced his neighbour has committed murder. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/21/at-kausi-theatre-an-absurd-twist-to-a-crime-thriller

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 22 Sept, 11:25

Resuming trade operations through Tatopani would greatly help traders facing heavy financial losses and consumers already weighed down by inflation. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/21/address-trade-disruption-ahead-of-major-festivals

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 11:23

Kathmandu, September 22 Dr Krishna Prasad Poudel has been appointed acting director general of the Department of Health Services. Health Minister Nisha Mehta gave Dr Poudel the responsibility of acting director general of the department in a ministerial-level decision made last Friday. He has formally taken up the role since Tuesday. “I have taken charge […] The post Dr Poudel appointed acting… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/poudel-acting-director-general.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 22 Sept, 11:22

American philanthropist Kym Rapier, Founder of the Kym Rapier Foundation, is currently in Nepal with her team for the first time. With over two decades of social work experience, Rapier focuses on empowering underfunded, community-led initiatives rather than top-heavy organisations. Onlinekhabar spoke with Rapier about her lifelong journey in giving, the purpose behind her visit […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/international-donors-fail.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 11:20

Pokhara, September 22 In daylight, the main terminal building of Pokhara International Airport is an attractive landmark. Visitors often stop to take photographs with the building in the background. But after sunset, the same structure tells a very different story. The western section of the terminal glows with lights, while the eastern section remains dark. […] The post Pokhara International… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/pokhara-international-airport-faces-uncertain-future-despite-new-hope.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 22 Sept, 11:19

Shortages of soil and riverbed materials, delays in relocating utility poles and a sharp drop in the workforce are slowing the Rs13.55-billion project to build a climate-resilient four-lane highway. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/09/22/butwal-gorusinge-road-upgrade-is-just-28-percent-complete-with-a-year-left

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 10:47

The agreement would expand the US military presence in Greenland as Washington, Copenhagen and Nuuk seek to strengthen Arctic security amid President Donald Trump’s push for greater US control of the territory. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/22/us-to-open-two-new-military-bases-in-greenland

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 22 Sept, 10:46