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Kavrepalanchok, September 29 The BP Highway, which had been closed since September 25 due to continuous rainfall, has reopened. However, only small vehicles are currently allowed to operate on the highway. Suman Yogesh, chief of the Road Division Office, Bhaktapur, said traffic resumed after temporary diversions were constructed at locations washed away by floods in […] The post BP Highway… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bp-highway-reopens-small-vehicles-allowed.html

Nepal · DigiNepal · 29 Sept, 12:00

Kathmandu, September 29 Nepal’s Tilak Pun Magar and Gyanu Awale have been eliminated from archery at the 20th Asian Games. In the match held at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park multipurpose hall in Japan, Nepal’s Tilak lost in the recurve men’s singles event against Qatar. He was defeated 6-2 by Qatar’s Ahmad Al-Saadah. Tilak managed to […] The post 20th Asian Games: Nepal eliminated from all archery… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-eliminated-archery.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal · 29 Sept, 11:58

Kathmandu, September 29 The Nepali Congress is preparing to finalise a new date for its 15th general convention today. An office-bearer said the Central Office team will hold an informal meeting today to finalise the new date. The office-bearer told Onlinekhabar this morning, “We are consulting on a new date for the convention; the Central […] The post Congress finalising new date for 15th… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/congress-finalising-new-date.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 11:56

Kathmandu, September 29 A Council of Ministers meeting is being held today. The meeting has been called for 3pm. The meeting is expected to discuss the rehabilitation of flood victims, recommendations for staff promotions, the Federal Civil Service bill, among other issues. Sources say the government is preparing to promote joint secretaries from the administration […] The post Cabinet meeting at… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/cabinet-meeting-at-3-pm-today.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 11:54

Kathmandu, September 29 At least 27 people have died, and four remain missing in 542 disaster incidents triggered by heavy rainfall across Nepal from September 24 to 27, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Eight people were injured, and 1,082 families were affected during the period, while 114 livestock were […] The post 4 days of heavy rain… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/4-days-of-heavy-rain-trigger-542-disasters-kill-27.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal · 29 Sept, 11:53

Traffic is flowing on the BP, Prithvi, Kanti, Tribhuvan and Arniko highways, though some sections remain restricted to one-way movement. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/29/major-highways-linking-kathmandu-reopen-after-rain-disruptions

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 11:52

The ChatGPT maker halted plans for its next-generation model after internal tests found it fell short of safety and alignment standards, including concerns over oversight and disclosure of its actions. https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/09/29/openai-shelves-new-ai-model-release-over-safety-concerns

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · 29 Sept, 11:51

Kathmandu, September 29 Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has said that regulation is needed to control racially biased algorithms and hate speech seen in artificial intelligence and other new technologies. Minister Khanal shared this view while addressing a high-level meeting in New York marking the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme […] The post Regulation… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/ai-prevent-racial-bias-khanal.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 11:51

Kathmandu, September 29 A total of 637 climbers have obtained permits to climb 18 mountains in Nepal during the autumn season of 2026. According to the Department of Tourism, 637 climbers from 68 teams have received permits to climb various mountains in the country this autumn. Of them, 474 are men and 163 are women, […] The post Nepal collects Rs 238.5 million in royalties from autumn mountain… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-collects-rs-238-5-million-in-royalties-from-autumn-mountain-expeditions.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal · 29 Sept, 11:50

Kathmandu, September 29 Ruling RSP lawmaker Jagadish Kharel (Lalitpur) has said he is waiting for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s response on one particular matter. MP Kharel said he had asked that the “Prime Minister’s Natural Calamity Relief Fund” be renamed the “Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund,” and that he is still awaiting the Prime Minister’s […] The post MP Kharel awaits PM’s response… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/mp-kharel-awaits-pms-response.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 11:49

Baglung, September 29 Casualties from rain-induced disasters have reached 12 in Baglung district. In the last three days, 12 people died in the landslides that buried houses in various places in Baglung, while one person is still missing. The District Police Office shared information that two persons died after a landslide buried their houses at […] The post 12 people die in Baglung landslides… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/12-people-die-in-baglung-landslides.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal · 29 Sept, 11:48

Kathmandu, September 29 A total of 637 mountaineers have obtained permission to climb 18 different mountains in the autumn season. Six hundred thirty-seven climbers in 68 teams have got permission to climb different mountains in Nepal in the autumn season of 2026, according to the Department of Tourism. Information Officer of the Department, Suraj Ghimire, […] The post 637 people get permission… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/637-people-get-permission-to-climb-18-mountains-in-autumn-season.html

Nepal · DigiNepal · 29 Sept, 11:12

Kathmandu, September 29 Nepali Congress Executive Committee member Angelu Sherpa has announced his candidacy for the post of general secretary. Sherpa told Onlinekhabar that he will run for general secretary at the upcoming 15th general convention. A member of the previous Central Committee, Sherpa also sits on the committee formed after the special general convention. […] The post Sherpa… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/angelu-announces-candidacy.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 11:11

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi met Japan’s former foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya, who is leading a 50-member delegation of corporate executives, in Beijing on Monday, marking the highest-ranking Chinese official reception for a Japanese visit in nearly a year. During the talks, Wang warned that bilateral relations were facing a “severe situation” and had “yet to be normalised” ahead of next year’s… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3369154/china-warns-japan-over-wwii-history-business-delegation-visits-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 11:10

Kathmandu, September 29 The National Defence University bill, proposed with a main role for the Nepali Army, has been presented in the House of Representatives. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobita Gautam presented the bill in the House on behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen). Presenting the bill at Tuesday’s sitting, she said […] The post National Defence University… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/national-defence-university-bill.html

Education · DigiEduNepal · 29 Sept, 11:09

Hong Kong’s media should eliminate falsehoods and expand their global reach, the chief executive has said, urging news workers to serve as “spokespeople” for good stories about mainland China and Hong Kong. Speaking on Tuesday at an event marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, city leader John Lee Ka-chiu outlined his two expectations for the industry. He… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3369158/safeguard-truth-and-strengthen-global-reach-john-lee-urges-hong-kong-media?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 11:08

Kathmandu, September 29 The Home Ministry has transferred 100 employees at once. Most of those transferred are naib subba (assistant officer) or equivalent-level staff. The ministry carried out the transfers with effect from September 28. Most of the employees have been transferred within the same district. The transfer details show that staff working at District […] The post 100 Home Ministry… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/100-home-ministry-employees.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 11:07

Kathmandu, September 29 As soon as a House of Representatives sitting begins, “emergency time” runs first, in which a few lawmakers speak. Zero hour then begins. MPs sign up to speak during this zero hour, but are not in the House when the Speaker calls their names. This scene has repeated itself in Parliament. The […] The post MPs sign up for zero hour, then skip the chamber when called appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/mps-sign-up-for-zero-hour.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 11:06

Kathmandu, September 29 Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Nisha Dangi has drawn the government’s attention to India’s unfair tax policy on Nepali jute products, saying it has pushed Nepal’s jute industry toward collapse. At Tuesday’s meeting of the House of Representatives, she demanded immediate diplomatic initiative to protect the jute industry. Speaking in the House, […] The post MP… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/mp-dangi-demands-jute-industry.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 11:05

Kathmandu, September 29 The price of gold has fallen by Rs 8,800 per tola over the past two days in Nepal. On Tuesday, the price of gold dropped by Rs 3,800 per tola. This follows a Rs 5,000 decline recorded on Monday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is […] The post Gold price falls by Rs 8,800 per tola in two days appeared first on OnlineKhabar… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gold-price-fall.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal · 29 Sept, 11:04

Public transport drivers in Manila begin a three-day strike over soaring fuel prices. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/29/public-transport-drivers-strike-in-manila-over-soaring-fuel-prices?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 11:03

In its prospectus, Anthropic just told investors it's losing tens of billions of dollars a year, but also growing like crazy, and — oh yeah — its own AI might pose an existential risk to humanity. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/anthropics-prospectus-details-losses-growth-and-yes-a-warning-that-its-ai-could-end-humanity/

Technology · DigiTechNepal · 29 Sept, 10:58

Scientists may have solved why the length of Earth’s day changes by a few milliseconds over decades. Subtle shifts in the inner core appear to tug on the mantle, revealing a surprisingly dynamic world thousands of kilometers beneath our feet. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260928100540.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · 29 Sept, 10:53

NASA and SpaceX could launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on October 1, with the Dragon spacecraft reaching orbiting outpost less than nine hours after liftoff. Crew-13 will join Expedition 75 after teams complete a final round of intensive launch-readiness checks. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260928100534.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal · 29 Sept, 10:23

There was no bad shot. No dropped catch. No tactical mistake. There was not even a toss. Nepal’s Asian Games campaign ended without its quarterfinal against Sri Lanka producing a single ball of cricket. Persistent rain washed out the match, and Sri Lanka advanced to the semifinal because it held the higher ICC T20I ranking. […] The post When rain decides the winner, what is cricket really… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rain-decides-cricket-asian-games.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal · 29 Sept, 10:12

Last year, Japan was flooding its rice market with emergency stockpiles in a bid to mollify voters angered by the soaring price of its staple grain. Now, it has the opposite problem: a glut. That is welcome news for shoppers, but the whiplash is hurting people like Hiroshi Asano, 59, who farms a relatively large 38 hectares (93 acres) of rice fields in Chiba, close to Tokyo. He expects to make a… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3369145/shoppers-rejoice-farmers-fume-japans-rice-crisis-turns-surplus?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 10:11

Kathmandu, September 29 Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath in New York on Monday. Khanal, who is in New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, held the meeting with his Sri Lankan counterpart on […] The post Nepal, Sri Lanka foreign ministers discuss… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-sri-lanka-foreign-ministers-discuss-strengthening-bilateral-ties.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal · 29 Sept, 10:10

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Bangkok declares flood disaster across city as thousands flee from homes Entire Bangkok neighbourhoods were inundated on Saturday as the city government declared a flood… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3369142/bangkok-flood-disaster-indonesian-victim-fake-cash-scam-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 10:09

The Ethiopian military and allied militia claim to have overtaken the town of Alamata in the Tigray region. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/29/ethiopian-army-claims-to-have-taken-tigrayan-stronghold?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International · 29 Sept, 10:08