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An international team of astronomers from ASTRON, JIVE, the University of Amsterdam and other institutions has found the first so-called "microblazar" in the Milky Way. This stellar system is composed of a massive star and a black hole with a jet that is pointed toward Earth. The researchers also identified the region where the jet hits a molecular cloud as a place where particles are accelerated… https://phys.org/news/2026-09-milky-microblazar-fastest-particles-galaxy.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 21:25

New York, September 22 Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal attended the opening session of the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. The high-level segment began at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday. Khanal attended the session as part of the Nepali delegation, which included Foreign […] The post Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/foreign-minister-un-general-assembly-2.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 21:20

Most kids learn in elementary school that the seasons are caused by Earth rotating on a tilted axis during its yearly orbit around the sun. The substantial tilt, about 23.5 degrees, is thought to be the result of an ancient planetary body, Theia, smashing into Earth about 4.5 billion years ago, in the same cataclysmic collision that formed the moon. https://phys.org/news/2026-09-tilt-earth-axis-apparent-position.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 21:05

Editor’s Note: This feature was updated Sept. 22, 2026, to note the time change for the in-flight call with students. Students in New Hampshire will hear from NASA astronaut Anil Menon as he answers prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 11:40 a.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 24, and […] https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/nasa-astronaut-to-answer-questions-from-new-hampshire-students/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 19:23

Stanford researchers have recorded the first real-time quantum jumps of sound, watching single phonons abruptly vanish from one energy state to another. The breakthrough could open new paths for quantum computing, error correction, highly sensitive biological sensors, and next-generation sound-based devices. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260921081054.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 19:02

Researchers observed a humpback whale mother staying beside her presumed stillborn calf for hours and possibly days off Australia’s Gold Coast. She maintained eye contact and remained close to the calf in behavior resembling caregiving and nurturing. Scientists say the rare observation may provide new insight into grief, maternal attachment, and emotional complexity in humpback whales. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260921081050.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 18:50

Kathmandu, September 22 Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal on Tuesday reminded lawmakers of the rules governing conduct inside the House of Representatives, including a provision prohibiting the use of mobile phones for calls, photography and audio or video recording during parliamentary meetings. Concluding Tuesday’s House meeting, Aryal drew lawmakers’ attention to Rules 20 and 21 of […] The post Speaker… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/speaker-rules-mobile-phones.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 18:34

Kathmandu, September 22 There is a lot happening every day. The Daily Digest brings together some of the most important stories and developments in one place—from Nepal’s latest affairs to international news, business, sports and stories that deserve a closer look. PM Shah leaves for the USA for the UN General Assembly Prime Minister Balen […] The post Daily Digest: The biggest stories,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/daily-digest-the-biggest-stories-developments-and-updates-of-the-day-8.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 18:26

Health workers have begun door-to-door testing and treatment as two to five people test positive each day in the rural municipality. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/09/22/seven-die-of-scrub-typhus-in-one-month-in-salyan

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 22 Sept, 18:02

China regularly describes the issue of Taiwan, which Beijing views ‌as its own territory, as its most sensitive and important diplomatic issue and has repeatedly called for arms sales to stop. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/22/china-s-xi-expected-to-press-trump-to-halt-taiwan-arms-sales-under-1982-agreement-sources-say

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 22 Sept, 18:01

Upgrading data-sharing and recruitment systems can bridge the gap between Nepali workers and foreign employers, fostering a sustainable win-win economic model. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/22/remittances-built-nepal-s-economy-for-decades-it-s-time-for-the-next-step

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 18:00

The footbridge is being built along the busy Maitighar–New Baneshwar section to make road crossings safer for pedestrians. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/09/22/pedestrian-overpass-takes-shape-in-babarmahal

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 17:59

Nepal’s prime minister says syndicates and intermediaries have harmed workers and calls for direct talks between the two countries’ labour ministers. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/22/prime-minister-balendra-shah-malaysian-counterpart-discuss-ending-middlemen-in-labour-migration

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 17:58

The November 22 event in Kathmandu will feature Japanese band Godiego, Nepali artists and cultural, tourism and commercial activities. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/22/nepal-japan-festival-to-mark-70-years-of-diplomatic-ties

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 17:57

The driver who died of burns was allegedly using driving licences issued in other people’s names. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/09/22/bus-driver-who-set-vehicle-on-fire-was-absconding-after-balaju-crash-police-say

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 17:56

Kathmandu, September 22 The Supreme Court has upheld the pardon that President Ramchandra Paudel granted to Resham Chaudhary, the founding leader of the Nagarik Unmukti Party. A bench of Justices Sharanga Subedi and Shrikant Paudel dismissed the writ petition filed against Chaudhary’s pardon. The post SC upholds pardon granted to Resham Chaudhary appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/pardon-granted-resham-chaudhary.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 17:37

Kathmandu, September 22 Police have arrested a man on allegations of hoarding and black-marketing cooking gas. The arrested person has been identified as 47-year-old Saroj Nemkul of Sanagaun, Mahalaxmi Municipality-6, Lalitpur. A team deployed from the Satdobato Police Circle arrested him, police said. According to police, Nemkul allegedly removed the seals from gas cylinders at […] The post Man… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/man-arrested-for-hoarding-and-black-marketing-of-lp-gas.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 17:36

It tells the Supreme Court that publishing bids through government media avoids duplication, while petitioners argue the change infringes constitutional rights. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/21/government-says-ending-mandatory-tender-notices-in-private-media-does-not-curb-press-freedom

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 17:32

Researchers have created a concrete mixture that is both stronger and capable of absorbing carbon dioxide. The best formula, combining zeolite with bamboo biochar, boosted compressive strength by 7.48% and tensile strength by 15% compared with conventional concrete. It also captured about 1.2 grams of CO₂ per day in laboratory testing. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260921081105.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 22 Sept, 17:31

Police say the 23-year-old driver did not flee after the fire started and suffered burns to more than 90 percent of his body. His motive remains unclear. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/21/bus-driver-set-vehicle-on-fire-after-passengers-got-off-police-say

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 17:31

Two ANFA officials arrested as investigators examine Bahrain match arrangements, kit purchases and World Cup ticket sales amid a wider crisis at the football governing body. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/21/police-probe-anfa-officials-over-alleged-match-fixing-and-financial-irregularities

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 17:25

Kathmandu, September 22 Cooperative operators and chief executive officers (CEOs) will not be allowed to operate cooperative offices from houses owned by themselves or their relatives, according to a directive issued by the National Cooperative Regulatory Authority. The authority has prohibited cooperatives from renting houses owned by their operators, CEOs or their family members for […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/cooperative-operators-ceos-barred-from-renting-own-homes-for-offices.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 17:22

Kathmandu, September 22 Military officers who were recently promoted have been presented with their rank insignia. Nepal Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel presented the insignia to Sobendra Singh Mahat and Prakash Thapa, who were promoted from brigadier general to major general on September 15, at the Nepal Army Headquarters in Bhadrakali. Likewise, Madan Jung Rana, who […] The post Promoted Nepal Army… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/promoted-nepal-army-officers-receive-rank-insignia.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 17:21

Kathmandu, September 22 Aravind Kumar Jha, general secretary of the All Nepal Kabaddi Association, has been elected secretary of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF). According to the All Nepal Kabaddi Association, Jha was elected to the post at the IKF General Assembly held in Japan. Jha said his election would make it easier for Nepali […] The post Aravind Kumar Jha elected secretary of… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/aravind-kumar-jha-elected-secretary-of-international-kabaddi-federation.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 22 Sept, 17:18

Kathmandu, September 22 The Department of Roads is working to resume traffic along the flood-damaged Galchhi-Syabrubesi road section within the month of Ashoj, ahead of Dashain. According to the department, traffic has already resumed at most locations after road repairs. Director General Dr Bijay Jaisi said work was underway to restore traffic along the entire […] The post Galchhi-Syabrubesi… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/galchhi-syabrubesi-road-to-resume-traffic-by-dashain.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 22 Sept, 17:17

Kathmandu, September 22 Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Ashish Gajurel has called for providing psychological training to drivers. Speaking at a meeting of the House of Representatives, Gajurel, who said he had studied transport engineering, said drivers needed psychological knowledge, referring to Monday’s incident in Tripureshwor. He said the subject of transport and psychology was given […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rsp-lawmaker-calls-for-psychological-training-for-drivers.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 17:13

Kathmandu, September 22 A man has been arrested on charges of fraud after promising to secure jobs in the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and as forest guards. The arrested man is Raj Shrestha, 39, of Devchuli Municipality-7 in Nawalparasi, who was posing as Mohan KC. He was arrested by a team from […] The post Man arrested for defrauding job seekers appeared first on OnlineKhabar… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/arrested-for-duping-job-seekers.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 22 Sept, 17:10

Kathmandu, September 22 Home Minister Sudan Gurung and Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha visited the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology to inquire about the rain and snowfall forecast from September 25 onward. They went to the department’s office in Baburmahal and met Director General Archana Shrestha, spokesperson Bibhuti Pokharel and […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/home-energy-ministers-heavy-rain.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 22 Sept, 17:05

Mustang, September 22 An apple-picking festival has been underway since Sunday at the Marpha-based Temperate Horticulture Development Center, at Gharpojhang rural municipality-2 in Mustang. The festival will run till October 1. According to the Centre’s Chief Prakash Pantha, the festival offers visitors an opportunity to harvest and enjoy a juicy and sweet taste of fresh […] The post Apple… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/apple-picking-festival-in-mustang-draws-visitors.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 22 Sept, 17:02