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Kathmandu, October 8 The District Government Attorney’s Office in Lalitpur is reviewing an investigation report submitted by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) concerning alleged match-fixing and fraud within the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). The CIB on Wednesday submitted its investigation report recommending prosecution of four people, including ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-attorney-office-review-cib-report-anfa.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 8 Oct, 12:00

Starlink is still awaiting security clearance before it can seek spectrum and begin commercial services in India. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/india-rejects-elon-musks-claim-of-discrimination-over-starlink-launch/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 11:59

Kathmandu, October 8 A total of 788 climbers from 70 countries have obtained permits to climb 31 Himalayan peaks in Nepal during the autumn 2026 season. According to the Department of Tourism, the climbers are part of 91 expedition teams. Of them, 582 are men and 206 are women. The department has collected Rs 247.21 […] The post 788 climbers obtain permits to scale 31 peaks this autumn appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/788-climbers-obtain-permits-to-scale-31-peaks-this-autumn.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 8 Oct, 11:52

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Wanying “Heather” Zhang be held in custody, after her lawyers – who had fought to keep her out of jail – said she “looks forward to establishing” her innocence at trial. They argued that the US government’s case centred on a single day of alleged surveillance in Seattle and was not evidence that she posed a flight risk. US Magistrate Judge Steve Kim sided with… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370146/us-judge-blocks-release-alleged-beijing-agent-accused-filming-taiwan-leaders-son?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 11:12

Kathmandu, October 8 World Sight Day is being observed today with various programmes under the theme “Love Your Eyes, Protect Your Vision.” World Sight Day is observed every year on the second Thursday of October. This year’s theme not only encourages individuals to take care of their eyes but also urges the government and stakeholders […] The post World Sight Day observed today appeared first on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/world-sight-day-observed-today.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 8 Oct, 11:11

Kathmandu, October 8 The Nepal Police Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has recommended filing cases against four officials of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) after concluding its investigation into financial irregularities and match-fixing. The investigation found financial irregularities amounting to more than Rs 6.65 million. The CIB submitted its report to the Attorney General’s… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/cib-recommends-filing-case-against-four-anfa-officials.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 8 Oct, 11:10

Kathmandu, October 8 Tribhuvan University has proposed a budget of Rs 30.87 billion for the fiscal year 2026/27, an increase of 9.77 percent from the previous fiscal year. According to TU Registrar Rabindra Shivakoti, the proposed budget has been divided into regular, internal and development programmes. Of the total proposed budget, Rs 15.24 billion, or […] The post Tribhuvan University proposes… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tribhuvan-university-budget.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 11:09

Gandaki, October 8 Passenger traffic on the Pokhara-Jomsom air route has surged following the blockage of the road connecting Mustang with Beni in Myagdi due to flooding. Jomsom Airport chief Bishwanath Sharma said the limited number of flights has made it difficult to accommodate the increased passenger demand. Twin Otter aircraft operated by Tara Air […] The post Passenger traffic surges on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/passenger-traffic-surges-on-pokhara-jomsom-air-route.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 11:08

Kathmandu, October 8 The price of gold increased slightly in Nepal on Thursday, rising by Rs 500 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The federation has fixed the price of gold at Rs 292,800 per tola for Thursday, up from Rs 292,300 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the price of […] The post Gold price rises by Rs 500 per tola, silver falls by Rs 35 appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gold-price-rises-by-rs-500-per-tola-silver-falls-by-rs-35.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 11:07

According to the WHO, the Kenyan patient first got sick in the DRC, where the patient had been living, and was treated there. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/8/why-single-ebola-death-in-kenya-has-sparked-fears-of-wider-african-spread?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 11:06

Pioneering computer scientist led the development of the software for Nasa's Apollo mission and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx5yn46j41zpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 10:55

Three people were killed and dozens wounded in strikes on airports in Riyadh and Abha as Houthi attacks and Saudi-led coalition airstrikes intensified amid fighting in Yemen. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/08/attacks-on-saudi-airports-kill-three-people-as-fighting-escalates-in-yemen

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 8 Oct, 10:52

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is planning to visit China in the coming weeks, even as relations between the two countries sour over trade, according to multiple sources familiar with the arrangement. It will mark the first official visit to China since 2018 for Steinmeier, a former foreign minister whose decade-long tenure as president ends in March 2027. The visit will coincide with… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370140/german-president-steinmeier-targets-china-trip-berlin-sharpens-trade-stance?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 10:12

Hong Kong police have arrested a man for allegedly splashing red paint at the joint office of two lawmakers, accusing them of being unhelpful. A source said on Thursday that police arrested a 66-year-old man over the incident at the shared office of Kowloon East lawmaker Bill Tang Ka-piu and insurance-sector legislator Chan Pui-leung. The force said it received a report at 6.40am from a security… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3370137/man-arrested-after-red-paint-splashed-joint-office-unhelpful-lawmakers?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 10:11

A newly opened China-backed air force training centre in Laos could unsettle Vietnam, even as it aims to modernise Vientiane’s military and balance defence ties among Beijing, Moscow and Hanoi, observers say. China’s National Defence Ministry said last Tuesday that the joint support and training facility at Ban Keun Airport in the Laotian capital would strengthen the expertise of local air force… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3370136/why-chinas-new-air-force-base-laos-could-rattle-vietnam?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 8 Oct, 10:10

Kathmandu, October 8 Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has directed that students’ results at the university be made public within one month. Speaking at the meeting for Tribhuvan University’s (TU) 67th anniversary, Minister Pokharel, who is also the university’s pro-chancellor, said the ministry often receives complaints that exams and results are not held […] The post Education… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/pokharel-directs-tu-results.html

Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal · 8 Oct, 10:09

Kathmandu, October 8 Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong have held talks. In the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction with the long-standing friendly relations between Nepal and Australia and stressed further expanding cooperation in the days ahead. According to Minister Khanal’s secretariat, the meeting, held in Melbourne on Thursday,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/khanal-meets-australian-wong.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 10:07

Kathmandu, October 8 A total of 95,540 students are set to graduate from Tribhuvan University (TU) this year. Presenting figures on the 64th grace list at the meeting marking TU’s 67th anniversary, Registrar Rabindra Adhikari said a total of 95,540 students who completed various levels between June 15, 2025 to July 16, 2026 are eligible […] The post 95,540 students to graduate from TU this year,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/95540-to-graduate-from-tu.html

Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal · 8 Oct, 10:05

Surkhet, October 8 Around 300 Nepali citizens who went from Humla to China are stranded in Purang, Tibet, after heavy snow accumulated on the Hilsa-Simkot road section and blocked movement. With the road still closed, they cannot return home and have been forced to stay on the Chinese side. According to information provided online by […] The post 300 Nepalis stranded in Tibet’s Purang as… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/300-nepalis-stranded-in-tibets.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 8 Oct, 10:04

Kathmandu, October 8 The Standing Committee of the CPN-UML is meeting today. Bidya Devi Bhandari will also take part in the meeting, which begins at 1 pm. Former President Bhandari was recently nominated as senior vice-chair by the UML Central Committee meeting. This will be the first time she attends a UML meeting as senior […] The post Former prez Bhandari to attend UML’s standing committee… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bhandari-to-umls-standing-committee.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 10:01

स्वास्थ्य तथा खाद्य स्वच्छता मन्त्री निशा मेहताको नेतृत्वमा टेलिमेडिसिन सेवालाई थप प्रभावकारी,व्यवस्थित र दीगो बनाउने विषयमा छलफल भएको छ। स्वास्थ्य तथा खाद्य स्वच्छता मन्त्रालयमा भएको छलफलमा स्वास्थ्य सचिव डा.विकास देवकोटासहित विभागका निमित्त महानिर्देशक,पाटन अस्पताल र वीर… — Ministry of Health and Food Safety Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/telimedisin-sewa-prabhawakari-banaun-mantri-mehatako-27c60473

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 09:57

Kathmandu, October 8 Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75, Indian media outlets have reported. According to the reports, he died of cardiac arrest. He is reported to have died at 5:20 am today. CPR was administered continuously for 45 minutes in an attempt to save him. Patekar was one […] The post Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away appeared first on OnlineKhabar… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nana-patekar-passed-away.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 8 Oct, 09:56

स्वास्थ्य तथा खाद्य स्वच्छता मन्त्रालयले रेबिज रोग निवारणसम्बन्धी राष्ट्रिय रणनीति तथा कार्ययोजना (२०८३/८४–२०८७/८८) स्वीकृत गरेको छ। रणनीतिले सन् २०३० सम्ममा कुकुरको टोकाइबाट हुने मानव रेबिज मृत्यु शून्यमा झार्ने लक्ष्य लिएको छ। नेपालमा रेबिज प्राणघातक जुनोटिक रोगका रूपमा रहेको… — Ministry of Health and Food Safety Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/rebij-niwaranasambandhi-rashtriy-rananiti-tatha-karyayojana-ccba48b7

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 09:52

रसुवा भोटेकोशी बाढी - स्वास्थ्य क्षेत्रको प्रतिकार्यसम्बन्धी अद्यावधिक (२०८३/०६/२१ गते) — Ministry of Health and Food Safety Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/rasuwa-bhotekoshi-badhi-swasthya-kshetrako-f5493832

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 8 Oct, 09:52

The veteran actor was found unconscious at his residence in Goa and was declared dead at 5:20 am, according to hospital sources. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/08/actor-nana-patekar-dies-at-75-after-cardiac-arrest

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 8 Oct, 09:52

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 8 – The… 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. The Saturn […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-8-the-saturn-system-smorgasbord/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 8 Oct, 09:50

Drought and an ailing aquifer were major topics of conversation when NASA scientists visited with farmers in the Texas High Plains. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/fighting-drought-in-texas-cotton-country/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 8 Oct, 09:46

Banke, October 8 Wednesday’s rain has caused heavy damage to the paddy crop in Banke. In many places, the paddy has been flattened, causing problems for farmers. Jaman Singh Bali, manager of the Sakar Agriculture Cooperative in Rapti Sonari, said the rain, accompanied by strong winds, severely damaged the ripened seed paddy. According to him, […] The post Rain damages paddy crop appeared first on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rain-damages-paddy-crop.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 8 Oct, 09:12

Kathmandu, October 8 The government has begun preparations to build temporary homes for people affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods of August 26. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has called on non-governmental organisations willing to construct temporary homes to provide details of how many houses they plan to build and in which […] The post Govt… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-build-temporary-homes-flood.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 8 Oct, 09:11