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Kathmandu, September 25 To promote a culture of reading and strengthen ties between readers and publishers, the Nepal Academy has launched its Grand Book Exhibition 2083 BS, starting Friday. Nepal Academy Vice-Chancellor Abinash Shrestha inaugurated the exhibition at the Academy premises in Kamaladi. “Books still hold their place in the development of society and the […] The post Nepal Academy’s… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-academys-book-exhibition.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 13:11

A major coal deal in Indonesia is set to secure a powerful new partner for one of the country’s biggest miners, even as the industry worries a delay in the government’s approval of production quotas could have a severe impact on the business outlook. Low Tuck Kwong and his daughter Elaine Low, the biggest shareholders of Bayan Resources, agreed on September 16 to sell a 30 per cent stake in… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3368765/indonesian-coal-deal-fuels-doubts-over-production-quota-approvals?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 13:10

Investor appetite for hotel assets increased in Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region in the first half of the year as consumers showed growing eagerness to travel and constrained supply supported property values, according to CBRE. The region netted US$8 billion of investment in the period, up 21 per cent from a year earlier, with Japan, mainland China and South Korea attracting the most… https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3368759/asia-pacific-hotels-most-compelling-investment-amid-travel-growth-flat-supply-cbre?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 13:09

Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has no money to pay the fine to secure his transfer to house arrest, his lawyers have said, as they question the delay in releasing the full details of the conditional pardon granted by Malaysia’s king last week. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar last Friday decreed that Najib would be allowed to serve out the remainder of his sentence at home, on condition that he… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368790/malaysias-najib-has-no-money-pay-fine-house-arrest-lawyer-says?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 13:08

Surkhet, September 25 With heavy rain continuing, long-distance vehicles operating in Karnali Province have been completely suspended. The ban was imposed to protect passengers and vehicles from potential accidents, given the high risk of floods, landslides, and road blockages. According to the Karnali Province Police Office, long-distance vehicles operating toward Surkhet, Nepalgunj, Jumla,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/long-distance-vehicles-banned-in-karnali.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 13:07

Makwanpur, September 25 A local government official has said reports claiming that the Kulekhani hydropower project’s reservoir dam is being prepared for opening are false. Bhimfedhi Rural Municipality Chairperson Hidam Lama said the water level at the Kulekhani reservoir has not risen to a point where the dam needs to be opened. He also urged […] The post Kulekhani dam will not be opened, local… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kulekhani-dam-not-opened.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 13:06

Kathmandu, September 25 Nepal has built a bold and deep faith in resilience despite a series of disasters, including the Himalayan Tsunami-2026 and the 2015 Gorkha earthquake, said Professor Fr. Xavier Savarimuthu SJ, keynote speaker at the International Conference organised by St. Xavier’s College (ICSXC-2026), which began today. “Nepal taught the rest of the world […] The post Nepal’s… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/st-xaviers-college-conference.html

Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal · 25 Sept, 13:05

Kathmandu, September 25 Vehicles leaving Kathmandu via the Prithvi Highway are being stopped at the entry point at Kalanki. The restriction was imposed after landslides hit several points along the Dhading section of the Kathmandu–Narayangadh road, halting both large and small vehicles trying to leave Kathmandu from Kalanki. Buses and other vehicles are now lined […] The post Highway closure… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/traffic-standstill-kathmandu.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 13:04

Kathmandu, September 25 Following a forecast of heavy rainfall from September 25 to 27, hydroelectric projects in the Gandaki basin have been placed on high alert. After the Weather Forecasting Division projected that the Gandaki region would be heavily affected by the rains, the Department of Electricity Development under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources […] The post High alert at… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/high-alert-gandaki-basin.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 13:03

Zhou Hongxu, the official who oversees President Xi Jinping’s security, made an appearance at the White House state banquet on Thursday night, alongside a cohort of other rising Chinese officials. The banquet’s guest list described the 55-year-old People’s Liberation Army (PLA) major general as both director of the Central Guard Bureau and deputy director of the Communist Party’s General Office –… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368782/xis-security-chief-among-cohort-rising-officials-white-house-banquet?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 13:02

Kathmandu, September 25 The Siddhartha Highway has been blocked after a landslide following continuous rainfall. The highway was completely closed after rocks and debris slid down onto the road near the lower Siddhababa Temple in Tinau Rural Municipality-3, Palpa. Similarly, the road between Charchare and Jordhara in Tinau Rural Municipality-5, also along the Siddhartha Highway, […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/siddhartha-highway-blocked.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 13:00

Weather officials warn of very heavy rain in parts of Lumbini and Gandaki, while 12 districts face a high risk of flooding. https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/09/25/heavy-rain-flood-risk-rise-as-low-pressure-system-moves-across-nepal

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 12:52

Nepal Prime Minister turns a warning from ‘roof of the world’ into a broader argument for climate justice, stronger regional cooperation and a multilateral system more responsive to vulnerable countries. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/from-nepal-s-floods-to-the-world-order-reading-shah-s-first-un-address

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Sept, 12:51

Prime Minister Balendra Shah says world leaders must act on climate change. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/25/nepals-leader-labels-devastating-flood-a-warning-to-the-world?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 12:41

Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah proposed a climate alliance with neighbouring India and China, urging action to protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem after catastrophic flooding across the region. “Glaciers and floods do not travel with stamps and passports,” Shah told world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “As an urgent first step, we propose that we establish… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3368779/flood-ravaged-nepal-pushes-climate-deal-india-china?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 12:12

If the American guests seated at the head table with President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at Thursday’s White House state dinner were any indication, Washington now views its relationship with Beijing largely through the prism of technology. Analysts said the seating arrangement underscored how tech industry titans driving the global AI infrastructure boom were pushing to draw the… https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3368774/xi-trump-dinner-puts-us-tech-titans-spotlight-what-does-it-mean-china-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 12:11

Kathmandu, September 25 Air flights across the country, including Kathmandu, have been affected by adverse weather. According to sources at the Tribhuvan Airport Office, several airports are facing visibility problems today. As a result, flights to and from Tumlingtar, Bharatpur, and Pokhara airports have been affected. A scheduled Buddha Air flight to Tumlingtar has been […] The post Adverse… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/weather-affects-flights.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Sept, 12:10

Kathmandu, September 25 Chitwan district administration has reopened traffic between Narayangadh and Pokhara. The route toward Pokhara was cleared after a landslide that had blocked the Narayangadh–Muglin road section was removed. Vehicles have been moving from Narayangadh toward Pokhara since midday today. However, travel between Narayangadh and Kathmandu remains suspended. Movement via Muglin… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/narayangadh-pokhara-traffic-reopened.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 12:09

More than 1,000 visitors have flocked to one of Hong Kong’s most popular geological attractions on the morning of the Mid-Autumn Festival, putting a new real-name reservation system through its first major holiday test. As mainland Chinese tourists started visiting the city for the long weekend, crowds were seen streaming towards the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail in Sai Kung… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3368778/over-1000-visitors-flock-po-pin-chau-trail-mid-autumn-festival-holiday-begins?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 12:08

Kathmandu, September 25 Rainwater mixed with sludge has begun flowing into the landfill site at Sisdol, disrupting waste transport and disposal, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City has said. The metropolitan office has asked residents to hold off putting garbage out, saying disposal operations will be suspended for some time. It has also urged households, shops, businesses, […] The post Kathmandu’s… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kathmandus-garbage-affected.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 12:07

Trump said he and Xi had "never gotten along better" as he hosted the Chinese president at the lavish White House event. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxq63dqp93n1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 12:06

Kathmandu, September 25 In the men’s cricket competition at the 20th Asian Games being held in Japan, Afghanistan has set Nepal a target of 103 runs. Batting first after winning the toss at Korogi Sports Park in Nishin, Aichi, Japan, Afghanistan scored 102 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Faisal Khan […] The post Asian Games cricket: Afghanistan sets Nepal a target of 103 runs appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/cricket-afghanistan-sets-nepal.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 25 Sept, 12:05

Dozens of delegates walked out on Netanyahu, Yemen’s government pleaded for help, and Kuwait riled against threats. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/25/converging-crises-chaos-and-walkouts-dominate-unga-day-three?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 12:04

Kathmandu, September 25 A fugitive accused in a theft case has been arrested. The person arrested is 24-year-old Prince Shrestha of Bhimeshwar Municipality-2, Dolakha. He was arrested by a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office at Naya Baneshwar. The Kathmandu District Court had sentenced him on 2022 June 6 to one year in […] The post Fugitive accused in theft case arrested… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/fugitive-accused-arrested.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 12:03

Kathmandu, September 25 A defendant in a banking offence case involving embezzlement of Rs 84.2 million has been arrested. The person arrested is 48-year-old Sher Bahadur Magar of Champadevi Rural Municipality-3, Okhaldhunga. He was arrested by a team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. Patan High Court had earlier sentenced Magar in 12 banking […] The post One person arrested… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/arrested-in-12-banking-offence.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 12:01

Singapore and China should look to the next phase of cooperation through potential projects in artificial intelligence and the green economy, after decades of economic ties anchored by industrial parks, eco-cities and transport corridors. Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Friday that the relationship had “never been static”, arguing that the economic challenges of each era… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3368773/suzhou-ai-singapore-china-eye-new-playbook-economic-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 12:00

More than 130 domestic departures are scheduled on Friday, but low visibility leaves passengers waiting. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/poor-weather-disrupts-domestic-flights-as-five-airports-remain-closed

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Sept, 11:52

Kathmandu, September 25 Traffic police have urged motorists not to travel along the river corridors in the Kathmandu Valley as water levels in rivers and streams begin to rise. The warning came after floodwaters reached the bridge at Chyasal in Lalitpur. Traffic police have been making announcements through loudspeakers, urging people to avoid travelling along […] The post Traffic police urge… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/police-avoid-river-corridors-kathmandu.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Sept, 11:52

President Emmanuel Macron said France would send troops to defend an oil plant in Saudi Arabia as the Iran-backed Houthi militia took responsibility for new attacks on the kingdom. Macron said in a television interview Thursday with TF1 and France 2 that he would send soldiers and military support to help protect the Saudi port of Yanbu. Saudi Arabia came under attack from the Houthi militia on… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3368772/france-protect-key-saudi-oil-terminal-houthis-step-missile-attacks?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Sept, 11:12