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The convention is electing the party president, office-bearers and central committee members under a reshaped structure that expands its size and sets aside seats for youth. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/07/five-things-to-know-about-nepali-congress-general-convention

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 7 Oct, 10:52

Kathmandu, October 7 Nepali Congress presidential candidate Kishor Singh Rathore has accused party president Gagan Thapa of failing to make sufficient efforts to unite the party. Speaking to journalist Nimesh Banjade on Himalaya Television’s Yaksha Prashna, Rathore said Thapa did not appear to have made the level of effort required to bring different factions of […] The post Kishor Singh Rathore… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kishor-singh-rathore-gagan-thapa.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 7 Oct, 10:12

Surkhet, October 7 Heavy snowfall has cut off the northern parts of Namkha Rural Municipality in Humla from the road network, leaving residents of the Limi and Hilsa areas struggling to travel and access essential supplies. Up to three and a half feet of snow has accumulated at Nyalu and Nara La, blocking roads leading […] The post Snow cuts off Limi as residents face shortages and isolation… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/snow-cuts-off-limi.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 7 Oct, 10:11

The world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwvgdlzvl9ego?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 10:10

Kathmandu, October 7 Roads in several parts of the country remained fully or partially blocked on Tuesday due to floods and landslides, according to police. The main highways in Rasuwa remain completely obstructed. The Beni-Jomsom road at Baisari in Raghuganga Rural Municipality-2 of Myagdi has also not yet reopened. In Manang, the Khangsar-Besisahar road section […] The post Roads remain blocked… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/roads-remain-blocked-in-several-districts.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 7 Oct, 10:07

US firm ArriVent BioPharma’s shares plummeted after a late-stage trial failure involving a cancer drug licensed from China, a setback that analysts said highlighted the challenges facing Chinese biotech companies expanding overseas. New York-listed ArriVent closed down nearly 47 per cent on Tuesday after reporting that its cancer treatment firmonertinib failed to meet its main goal in a phase 3… https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3369985/us-firm-arrivents-plunge-shows-risks-facing-chinas-biotech-expansion-global-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 10:05

A 200-year-old cottonwood tree has been cut down to make way for a 44-km US-Mexico double border wall despite protests. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/7/tree-nearly-as-old-as-us-torn-down-to-expand-mexico-border-wall?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 10:05

Repairs are underway in Manang, Mustang, Baglung and Rasuwa, but damaged bridges and approach roads continue to disrupt direct road links. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/07/flood-hit-districts-remain-cut-off-from-national-road-network

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 7 Oct, 09:52

Rijal says contributing to the party matters more than holding office after Thapa says Congress needs to make better use of his experience and knowledge. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/07/minendra-rijal-to-withdraw-congress-vice-president-bid-after-talks-with-thapa

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 7 Oct, 09:51

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 7 –… 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. Supernova Remnant Pa […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-7-supernova-remnant-pa-30/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 7 Oct, 09:50

Satellite records show Arctic sea ice covering less of the ocean in both winter and summer. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/arctic-sea-ice-shrinks-to-its-2026-minimum/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 7 Oct, 09:45

The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj62ylxqz173o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 09:12

Buenos Aires, October 7 Lionel Messi has brought his 21-year international career to an emotional end, making his final appearance for Argentina in front of more than 85,000 fans at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old captain signed off in style, scoring once and providing two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in […] The post Tears and tributes as Messi bids farewell to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/messi-bids-farewell-argentina.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 7 Oct, 09:11

Climate change and agricultural development have brought a new goose population to China with unique migratory patterns, a study has found. In an article on the Chinese Academy of Sciences website, researchers from the CAS Institute of Zoology said they had discovered a “genetically distinct” population of swan geese that emerged in Beijing over the past century. They said the timing of their… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3369863/climate-change-and-farming-gave-rise-genetically-distinct-beijing-swan-goose-study?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 09:10

Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance. The approach could lead to new treatments for gum disease that control harmful bacteria without destroying beneficial species. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261005012230.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 7 Oct, 09:09

A marooned three-metre-long (nine feet) shark in South Korea has drawn more than a million visitors to the coastal city of Busan, boosting local retail sales and triggering a trademark war, as authorities rush to stop opportunistic vendors from cashing in on the viral phenomenon. The shark, nicknamed “Bukangi” in reference to the park where it has become trapped, has become an internet darling… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3369977/viral-trapped-shark-south-korea-brings-tourism-retail-windfall-busan?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 09:08

A study comparing 100 primate species, including humans, suggests that everyday aggression and lethal violence did not evolve as part of the same simple behavioral spectrum. Species that frequently fight or show mild aggression are not necessarily more likely to kill rivals, while extreme acts such as infanticide and lethal attacks appear to follow their own evolutionary patterns. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261005071529.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 7 Oct, 09:06

Messi scored one and set up two in his final Argentina appearance, closing a 21-year international career that ended with World Cup and Copa America glory. https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/10/07/messi-signs-off-in-tears-after-one-last-argentina-master-class

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 7 Oct, 08:52

New research suggests animals could have evolved as early as 800 to 700 million years ago, roughly 200 million years earlier than some previous estimates. If so, the first animals may have lived before or during Snowball Earth, leaving behind little trace because their soft bodies were rarely preserved. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261003234023.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 7 Oct, 08:14

Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/7/10-7-messi-final-game-sv-mp4?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 08:12

The 521kg (1,148lbs) of suspected methamphetamine seized by Laotian authorities from a private jet was not sourced from Malaysia, with the drugs believed to have originated in Laos and been destined for Manila, the Philippines. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Hussein Omar Khan said police were informed by Laotian authorities on Tuesday that the cross-border… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3369969/521kg-meth-seized-laos-private-jet-bound-manila-not-malaysia-police?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 08:11

An explosion has ripped through Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/7/explosion-shutters-venezuelas-second-largest-oil-refinery?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 08:08

More than 250,000 people join nationwide marches over school funding, staffing and poor conditions as clashes leave hundreds of students and staff injured. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/07/school-protests-sweeping-france-cause-heaviest-toll-in-decades

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 7 Oct, 07:52

काठमाडौँ: जल तथा मौसम विज्ञान विभाग, मौसम पूर्वानुमान महाशाखाले आज (बुधबार) देशका विभिन्न भागमा मेघगर्जन, हावाहुरी र असिनासहित भारी वर्षाको सम्भावना रहेको जनाएको छ। विशेषगरी लुम्बिनी, सुदूरपश्चिम, बागमती, गण्डकी र कर्णाली प्रदेशका केही स्थानमा मौसम प्रतिकूल रहने भन्दै महाशाखाले… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/deshabhar-badali-r-warshako-sambhawana-panch-pradeshaka-9272a2d6

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 7 Oct, 07:36

Nepal outranks India and Pakistan on cross-gender Facebook friendships, but Madhesh trails far behind Karnali, and the gap mirrors inequality offline. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/06/facebook-friends-what-does-cross-gender-friendships-look-like-in-nepal

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 7 Oct, 07:31

Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32 in the deadliest ever non-combat attack on an American military base. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq8ezkkkrpy1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 07:12

Cannabinoids may intensify anxiety by removing a natural brake on specific neurons in the brain’s fear center, particularly during stressful situations. In mice, shutting down those neurons sharply reduced cannabinoid-related anxious behavior. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261003234021.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 7 Oct, 07:11

A woman in central China invested 14 million yuan (US$2 million) to acquire 196 parking spaces in a residential community, later selling them at a significant mark-up, which led to furious residents suing her. The lawsuit centred around a residential block, the name of which was not disclosed, located in Changsha, Hunan province. The property project was completed and put on the market in 2018.… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3369958/chinese-woman-snaps-nearly-200-parking-spaces-flip-neighbours-profit?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 07:11

Explosions near Aden International Airport after Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov't said two missiles were fired by the Houthis. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/7/two-houthi-missiles-target-yemens-aden-international-airport?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 7 Oct, 07:10