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There are reports of casualties in Baidoa where forces have launched attacks, triggering fighting with federal troops. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/28/fighting-between-rival-forces-in-somalias-baidoa?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Sept, 17:11

Kathmandu, September 28 Police have arrested a man accused of claiming close ties with people associated with Home Minister Sudan Gurung and using those alleged connections in phone conversations to negotiate deals. The arrested man has been identified as 37-year-old Dharmaraj Malla, also known as Ashish Malla, of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-4, Banke. A team from […] The post Man arrested… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/man-arrest-claim-ties-home-ministers-aides.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 28 Sept, 17:10

Kathmandu, September 28 The government has proposed allowing girls under 18 who become pregnant through rape or incest to undergo abortion at any stage of pregnancy. The proposed provision seeks to remove the existing 28-week limit and allow abortion “at any stage” of pregnancy. The provision has been proposed in a bill to amend the […] The post Proposed abortion law for minors sparks concerns… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/abortion-law-minors-gynaecologists.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 28 Sept, 17:09

More than a third of Hong Kong’s office tenants are expecting to increase headcounts over the next 12 months, but only a fifth are likely to expand their real estate footprint, according to a survey by Colliers. The results of the fourth annual Hong Kong occupier survey by the property consultancy pointed to a “growing disconnect between hiring intentions and office expansion plans, as many… https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3369081/hong-kong-office-expansion-lags-hiring-push-tenants-optimise-current-space-colliers?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Sept, 17:09

Kathmandu, September 28 Two men from Sankhuwasabha district have died after being caught in an avalanche on Himlung Himal in Manang district. The deceased have been identified as Chhebi Bhote of Bhotkhola Rural Municipality-3 and Pasang Bhote of Bhotkhola-2, according to Wangchhedar Bhote, chairperson of Bhotkhola Rural Municipality. They died after an avalanche struck the […] The post Two from… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/two-sankhuwasabha-avalanche-himlung.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Sept, 17:07

Kathmandu The government has proposed allowing girls under 18 who become pregnant through rape or incest to undergo abortion at any stage of pregnancy. The proposed provision seeks to remove the existing 28-week limit and allow abortion “at any stage” of pregnancy. The provision has been proposed in a bill to amend the Safe Motherhood […] The post ‘How can a doctor kill a living baby?’ doctors… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/how-can-a-doctor-kill-a-living-baby-doctors-question-proposed-abortion-law.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 28 Sept, 17:06

Kathmandu, September 28 Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu has been named Nepal’s Leading Hotel 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The award was announced during the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held on September 27 at CROSSROADS Maldives. The recognition highlights the hotel’s focus on contemporary design and guest experiences, as […] The post Aloft Kathmandu Thamel… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/aloft-nepal-leading-hotel-world-travel-awards.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Sept, 17:00

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 28 –… 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. AnnotatedOriginal Cosmic Latte: […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-september-28-cosmic-latte-the-average-color-of-the-universe/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 28 Sept, 16:59

Better road links and the expansion of markets into rural Achham have helped farmers increase production and household incomes. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/28/farmers-no-longer-have-to-chase-markets-as-traders-reach-remote-villages

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 28 Sept, 16:52

“Microsoft claims to want to be a good neighbor, but the jury is still out." https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/microsoft-goes-quiet-after-church-groups-ask-for-1-of-data-center-costs/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 28 Sept, 16:45

Beijing deployed its advanced WZ-7 high-altitude reconnaissance drone in the South China Sea for the first time during drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Sunday. The People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theatre Command announced on Sunday that it had conducted joint air and naval exercises in the waters and airspace around the shoal earlier in the day. In recent years, Scarborough Shoal… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3369080/china-deploys-advanced-wz-7-drone-first-time-near-scarborough-shoal?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Sept, 16:12

The story of cooperatives in Nepal is not particularly old. It began on April 2, 1957, when Bakhan Cooperative Society was established in what was then Bakhanpur, now Sharadanagar, Chitwan, becoming the country’s first cooperative institution. Given this history, cooperatives may appear, at first glance, to be built around money: savings, loans, investment, interest and […] The post The 3Cs that… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/the-cs-that-hold-cooperative-together.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Sept, 16:11

The Hong Kong government has appointed Bryan Chan Ping-keung, a former executive at bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), as CEO to lead the development and operation of the city’s new central clearing and settlement system for gold. Chan will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), a wholly government-owned entity established in January to run the clearing… https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3369079/hong-kong-finds-gold-trading-leader-former-exchange-executive-bryan-chan?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Sept, 16:10

Kathmandu, September 28 Efforts are underway to remove the Rhino cruise ship that was swept away by flooding in the Narayani River and became stuck against the Narayani Bridge using three cranes. The administration said efforts were being made to pull the cruise towards the riverbank with the help of the cranes. The three cranes […] The post 3-crane operation underway to free cruise ship from… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/3-crane-operation-underway-to-free-cruise-ship-from-narayani-bridge.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Sept, 16:09

Sweden’s election winner Magdalena Andersson said she is not currently able to form a government, underscoring the difficulty of building a coalition in the fragmented parliament after the election earlier this month. The Social Democrat leader returned her mandate to explore forming a government after the Left Party decided to support a centre-right candidate for parliament speaker in a vote… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3369077/swedens-magdalena-andersson-ends-government-formation-talks-no-result?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Sept, 16:08

Humla, September 28 Ten residents of Thehe village in Simkot Rural Municipality-2, Humla, have gone missing while collecting medicinal herbs. Their relatives said they have been out of contact for a week. The missing individuals have been identified as residents Baliban Bohara, Juna Bohara, Gorasingh Bhandari, Dhanpuri Bhandari, Dhanman Singh Bohara, Piuli Bohara, Punna Bohara, […] The post 10… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/10-humla-residents-missing-while-collecting-medicinal-herbs.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Sept, 16:04

Kathmandu, September 28 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has summoned Santosh Khadka, chief of the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, for questioning over the detention of former chief justice Cholendra Rana. NHRC spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel said Khadka was summoned to the commission on Tuesday through the Nepal Police headquarters. “He has been summoned […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nhrc-summon-ssp-khadka-cholendra-rana.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Sept, 16:02

The idea of humans and robots working side-by-side in space was once the stuff of science fiction, but with NASA launching increasingly complex missions deeper into space, human-robot collaboration could become reality. Advanced robotic systems are critical for human spaceflight because they can enhance a crew’s performance and productivity while reducing risk and expanding the […] https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/johnson/reliable-robots-meet-johnsons-dexterous-robotics-team/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 28 Sept, 15:45

Scientists resurrected antimicrobial peptides from mammals that lived millions of years ago and found that some were more potent against drug-resistant bacteria than modern human versions. These evolutionary relics could provide new clues for designing treatments as antibiotic resistance becomes an increasingly serious threat. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260925093155.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 28 Sept, 15:44

Kanchanpur, September 28 Vehicular movement of four-wheelers has resumed on the Banbasa Bridge after the water level in the Mahakali River in Kanchanpur began to recede. Four-wheeler traffic on the bridge connecting Nepal and India had been halted since Sunday as a precaution after the river’s water level rose due to flooding. Vehicles resumed operating […] The post Vehicular movement resumes on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/vehicular-movement-resumes-on-banbasa-bridge-as-mahakali-river-flow-recedes.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Sept, 15:12

Kathmandu, September 28 A rhinoceros believed to have been swept away by the Narayani River from Chitwan National Park and its buffer zone has reached Susta in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat-Susta West). The rhino, estimated to be around five years old, was spotted in Susta Rural Municipality-4 on Monday morning. Abinas Thapa Magar, information officer at Chitwan […] The post Rhino swept away by Narayani… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rhino-swept-narayani-river.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Sept, 15:11

A viral interview with Chinese professor-influencer Liang Yongan has reignited the debate over China’s evolving marriage norms after he argued that at least one-third of people in the country are ill-suited for marriage. Liang, 72, a professor of Chinese language and literature at Fudan University in Shanghai, has emerged as a significant voice on mainland social media, attracting nearly one… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3368944/china-professor-sparks-debate-claiming-one-third-youth-are-unsuitable-marriage?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Sept, 15:10

Kathmandu, September 28 Efforts are underway to reopen the BP Highway, which has been blocked by landslides and flood-induced road erosion. The highway was completely obstructed by landslides at Chaukidanda in Namobuddha-6, Charsaybesi in Roshi-7, Gimdi Besi in Roshi-8 and Mamti in Roshi-11. The Roshi Khola has also washed away a diversion at Chaukidanda. Kavre […] The post Efforts underway to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/efforts-underway-to-reopen-flood-blocked-bp-highway.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 28 Sept, 15:09

Kathmandu, September 28 The share market fell by double digits on Monday, the first trading day of the week. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell 16.47 points to close at 2,613.33 points on Monday, a decline of 0.62 per cent. However, daily turnover exceeded Rs 5 billion. A total of 13,178,128 shares of 357 […] The post NEPSE falls 16.47 points, turnover exceeds Rs 5 billion appeared first… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepse-falls-16-47-points-turnover-exceeds-rs-5-billion.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 28 Sept, 15:08

Al Jazeera reports from Ethiopia’s Afar region, where fighting has spread amid efforts to oust PM Abiy Ahmed. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/28/al-jazeera-reports-from-near-front-line-in-ethiopias-afar-region?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Sept, 15:07

India’s Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a new protest movement. CJP founder Abhijit Dipke announced the move on Monday. In a poster shared on X, Dipke said the CJP would stage a “Jail Bharo Andolan” (fill the jails movement) at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on October 2. Through his post, Dipke reiterated the party’s […] The post Cockroach Janata Party announces ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ in India… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/cockroach-janata-party-announces-jail-bharo-andolan-in-india.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 28 Sept, 15:06

India’s Supreme Court on ⁠Monday pushed for ⁠accountability over a recent spate of rape cases in the national capital and neighbouring districts, saying they reflected a “failure of law enforcement”, local media reported. Hundreds of students protested in Delhi last week demanding better safety for women after a teenager said she was gang-raped by three men at a city park. Protesters, most of… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3369069/indias-supreme-court-urges-accountability-over-rapes?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Sept, 15:05

Narayangarh (Chitwan), September 28 Sixty-nine of the 761 inmates at the Chitwan Prison Office in Bharatpur are suffering from various chronic and complex diseases, according to prison authorities. The patients include those suffering from hypertension, diabetes, tuberculosis, mental health conditions, cancer and HIV/AIDS. Inmates have died of cancer at the prison every year. The prison […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/69-inmates-at-chitwan-prison-suffering-from-chronic-complex-diseases.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 28 Sept, 15:03

Mustang, September 28 Electricity and internet services have been completely disrupted in Mustang for the past 36 hours after floods and landslides damaged power and internet infrastructure in the district. The services were disrupted on Saturday night following continuous rainfall, floods, landslides and river erosion. San Prasad Thakali, chief of the Nilgiri Consumers Cooperative Society, […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/floods-disrupt-power-internet-services-in-mustang-for-36-hours.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 28 Sept, 15:01