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Kathmandu, October 6 The government is preparing to amend two laws to facilitate the registration of deaths of people who went missing in the devastating Bhotekoshi–Trishuli disaster. The amendments will be pursued through a “fast-track” process. Home Ministry Secretary Kedar Nath Sharma and Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry Joint Secretary Subash Kumar Bhattarai provided […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-to-amend-two-laws-to-facilitate-death-registration-of-missing-persons.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 6 Oct, 12:01

Kathmandu, October 6 The Gas Dearler Federation Nepal has drawn the attention of the Nepal Oil Corporation, saying the shortage of cooking gas in Nepal is worsening and consumers are suffering. The federation submitted a memorandum to the corporation’s executive director, Nagendra Sah. It demanded an immediate end to retail gas sales by industries and […] The post Gas vendors write to Oil… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gas-vendors-end-to-retail-sales.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 12:00

Kathmandu, October 6 The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs will move ahead with amending laws through a “fast track” to resolve legal complications in registering the deaths of people who went missing in climate-induced disasters. Joint Secretary Subhash Kumar Bhattarai told a meeting of the Parliamentary Special Committee on the Impact of Climate […] The post Fast track to be… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/laws-for-disaster-affected-people.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 6 Oct, 11:58

Kathmandu, October 6 Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal has said bids will be invited before Dashain to rebuild structures damaged in the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli flood, and that efforts will be made to rehabilitate displaced people. He also said the process of amending existing laws is moving ahead so that infrastructure is built in a way that […] The post Tenders for flood-damaged… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/efforts-rehabilitate-minister-lamsal.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 11:56

Kathmandu, October 6 The government has begun the process of establishing a “tiger sanctuary” (tiger conservation) centre to resolve the human-tiger conflict that has grown along with the rise in the tiger population. The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US-based organisation The Wild Animal Sanctuary […] The post Tiger… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tiger-sanctuary-to-built-in-nepal.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 6 Oct, 11:54

Kathmandu, October 6 Recent floods, landslides and climate-related disasters have caused preliminary damage worth Rs 227 billion to the country’s infrastructure. Padma Kumar Mainali, secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, gave the figure at a meeting of the Parliamentary Special Committee on the Impact of Climate Change in the Himalayas, Climate Justice and the […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/disaster-infrastructure-227-billion.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 11:53

Prime Minister Balendra Shah used the term at the UN, but experts on the government panel say they are considering other names for the August 26 disaster. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/06/nepal-s-disaster-panel-is-debating-what-to-call-the-bhotekoshi-floods-himalayan-tsunami-isn-t-on-the-list

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 11:52

Scientists who worked out how to control brain cells with light have won this year’s Nobel prize in physiology or medicine. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were honoured for their research into “light-gated ion channels and optogenetics”. Peter Hegemann, at Humboldt University of Berlin, and Georg Nagel, at the University of Würzburg, wanted […] The post How pond algae led to a… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/channelrhodopsin-nobel-prize-medicine.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 6 Oct, 11:51

Security was tightened around the Election Commission as opposition lawmakers prepared to march over allegations that voter-list revisions favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/06/hundreds-of-police-guard-indian-capital-ahead-of-opposition-protest

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 6 Oct, 11:51

Janakpurdham, October 6 The body of a man has been found in a pond in Janakpurdham. The body of a man aged about 55 was found in Dasharath Talau pond in Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City-8. Locals saw the body in the pond at around 9:45 am today, and police went to the site and pulled it […] The post Man’s body found in pond in Janakpurdham appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/body-pond-janakpurdham.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 6 Oct, 11:50

Pokhara, October 6 Landslides have occurred at several locations from Kushma Bazaar to Maldhunga and Beni Bazaar. In some places, landslides have swept away sections of the road, while in others, piles of rocks and soil have accumulated along the roadside. Rocks on the cliffs appear precariously poised to fall. Vehicles have begun operating along […] The post Flood damage to Maldhunga Bridge cuts… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/flood-damage-to-maldhunga-bridge-cuts-off-western-nepal-thousands-affected.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 6 Oct, 11:49

Kathmandu, October 6 Madhu Acharya is set to contest for the post of vice-president at the ongoing 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress. Acharya had been tipped as a potential candidate for the post of general secretary. However, on the day of nomination registration, he said he would file his candidacy for vice-president. Acharya […] The post Madhu Acharya to contest for Nepali… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/madhu-acharya-to-contest-for-nepali-congress-vice-president.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 11:12

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to provide guests attending this month’s Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting with a “high-quality” experience, as the city works closely with Beijing to assist delegations with the registration process. About 500 guests, including finance ministers and senior officials from the 21 member economies, are expected to attend the annual meeting on October 20 and 21, which… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3369881/john-lee-promises-high-quality-experience-apec-finance-meeting-guests?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 11:11

Kathmandu, October 6 Mobile phones, cosmetics and apples worth Rs 1,006,760, brought in from India by evading customs, have been seized in Birgunj, Parsa. Police seized three Apple iPhone 17 units and one iPhone 15, smuggled in from India, at Gandak Chowk in Birgunj Metropolitan City-14. Police said the phones are worth Rs 552,210. Separately, […] The post Goods worth over Rs 1 million smuggled… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/smuggled-past-customs-in-birgunj.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 6 Oct, 11:10

Kathmandu, October 6 Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga held a high-level bilateral meeting. Minister Wagle, who travelled to the United States leading a delegation at the World Bank president’s invitation, met Banga in Washington, DC. During the meeting, Minister Wagle discussed rebuilding the physical and economic infrastructure damaged […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/wagle-and-world-bank-president-banga.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 11:09

Kathmandu, October 6 Before leaving for Japan to participate in the 20th Asian Games (Asiad), Nepal had hoped to win a double-digit number of medals, including gold. The government had launched ‘Mission-26’ in Magh 2080 with the same target. However, Nepal not only fell short of its goal but returned home with just two bronze […] The post Nepal returns from Asian Games with two bronze medals,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-returns-from-asian-games-with-two-bronze-medals-falls-short-of-double-digit-target.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 6 Oct, 11:08

Kathmandu, October 6 The Parliamentary Hearing Committee of the House of Representatives begins hearings today for ambassadors proposed to 13 countries. According to the Parliament Secretariat, the committee will meet at 11:15 am today. Complaints received against the proposed ambassadors will be distributed to committee members at the meeting. The agenda for today’s meeting also […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/proposed-ambassadors-begin-today.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 11:07

Kathmandu, October 6 The government has taken the process of registering 14 more bills in Parliament to its final stage. There are currently 36 bills pending in the federal Parliament. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs said work is moving ahead to register another 14 bills soon. According to Ekram Giri, joint secretary […] The post 36 bills in Parliament, preparations to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/36-bills-in-parliament.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 11:06

A young mother has lost two husbands and two children during Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/6/widowed-twice-a-gaza-mothers-story-of-loss-and-survival?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 11:05

Kathmandu, September 6 Gold has held at Monday’s price on Tuesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is trading at Rs 291,500 per tola today. It traded at the same price on Monday. The silver price fell on Tuesday. The federation said silver is down Rs 15 per tola […] The post Gold price steady, silver falls appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gold-price-steady-silver-falls.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 11:04

Kathmandu, October 6 Several roads across the country remain fully blocked today as well. Police said roads in Rasuwa, Myagdi, Manang and Nawalparasi East are blocked. According to police, Rasuwa’s main highway remains completely blocked, and the blockage on the Beni–Jomsom road in Myagdi has not been cleared. The Khangsar–Besisahar road section in Manang is […] The post Four districts still have… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rasuwa-highway-stays-shut.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 6 Oct, 11:03

Kathmandu, October 6 Nepali Congress leader Dr Minendra Rijal is set to contest for the post of vice-president. Rijal informed leaders and cadres close to him of his decision during a discussion at his residence on Monday morning. Rijal was elected a general convention representative from Morang Constituency No. 2. Since then, there had been […] The post Minendra Rijal to contest for… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/minendra-rijal-to-contest-for-vice-president.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 11:02

The Manchester City star asked to be substituted and was replaced in the 67th minute of the 2-1 defeat in Porto. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/6/erling-haaland-faces-injury-scare-ahead-of-man-city-vs-liverpool?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 11:01

Mustang, October 6 Snow has been cleared from the Annapurna Circuit trek route. The Thorong La Pass trail in the Annapurna Conservation Area, which links Manang and Mustang, reopened on Monday after 20 people cleared the snow on the initiative of the Muktinath Hotel Association. Foreign tourists trek from Besisahar in Lamjung through Manang over […] The post Annapurna Circuit trek route opens… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/annapurna-circuit-trek-route-opens.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 6 Oct, 11:00

Banke, October 6 Numbers of people are returning home from India through the Jamunaha border point in Nepalgunj to celebrate Dashain. The number of Nepalis returning home is rising daily as the festival nears, said Chief Police Inspector Rajan Prasad Bhattarai, head of the Area Police Office, Jamunaha, Banke. More than 50,000 Nepalis have returned […] The post Crowds return home through Jamunaha… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/return-home-jamunaha-dashain.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 6 Oct, 10:59

Sudan Gurung says those who misuse access to confidential information will face legal action, amid the suspension of an Armed Police Force AIG. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/06/home-minister-warns-officials-against-leaking-confidential-information

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 6 Oct, 10:52

Consumer groups say the move to stop selling plans below 50 Mbps will hit students, small businesses and low-income households. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/06/isps-face-questions-over-decision-to-drop-low-cost-internet-packages

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 6 Oct, 10:51

Turkmenistan has added the FK-2000 missile-and-gun system to its growing arsenal of Chinese-made air defences, highlighting Beijing’s expanding role in the Central Asian weapons market once dominated by Russia. At least 10 FK-2000 vehicles – along with an array of other Chinese-made military equipment – could be seen in footage of Turkmenistan’s Independence Day parade in Ashgabat on September… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3369869/turkmenistan-grows-its-arsenal-chinese-air-defences-russias-role-shrinks?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 10:12

Police have said it is “strongly suspected” that the incident was caused by a gas leak. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cmkg7dx8wpygo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 6 Oct, 10:11