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Kathmandu, October 9 President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued an ordinance amending several Nepal laws related to disaster management, while two other ordinances recommended by the government remain under review. The government had recommended three ordinances to the president for issuance, but the President’s Office has issued only one so far. According to Krishna Bahadur […] The post President… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/president-issues-disaster-ordinance.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 9 Oct, 17:12

Walk through any Nepali town and you will find women at work: stitching, cooking, selling, farming and running small shops from the front rooms of their homes. Women’s entrepreneurship is flourishing. Yet most of these businesses remain small, and few grow into sustainable firms that create jobs. Why? Part of the answer lies in what […] The post Nepal’s women entrepreneurs can start. Can they… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepals-women-entrepreneurs-can-start-can-they-scale.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 9 Oct, 17:11

Polar researchers have used a would-be Chinese rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink to make a satellite video call between the Arctic and Antarctic – the first publicly reported test of the Guowang constellation. The call highlights the growing capabilities of the country’s satellite constellations, according to state media. Beijing has been accelerating the development of its low-Earth-orbit… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3370374/chinese-researchers-make-arctic-antarctic-call-using-rival-musks-starlink?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 9 Oct, 17:10

Xona's precision timing and navigation service will enter beta testing after SpaceX launches six satellites designed by the company. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/xonas-commercial-gps-alternative-is-about-to-go-live/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 9 Oct, 17:09

The European Union and China “reached an understanding” on trade in hybrid electric vehicles during marathon negotiations in Beijing on Friday, China’s commerce ministry said in a statement. Beijing is “willing to continue” fast-tracking licenses for rare earth mineral exports to Europe, while the sides will continue negotiations on reducing tariffs and creating minimum price deals that would… https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3370385/china-and-eu-reach-understanding-hybrid-vehicles-after-crunch-trade-talks?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 9 Oct, 17:08

Malaysia plans to spend 460 billion ringgit (US$112.6 billion) under its 2027 budget, expanding welfare assistance and tax relief while retaining fuel subsidies as households contend with higher living costs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister, presented the spending plan in parliament on Friday as his government faces pressure for an early election following a series of… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3370384/17-key-takeaways-malaysias-2027-budget-live-dignity?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 9 Oct, 17:07

Kathmandu, October 9 The voting period to elect the new Central Working Committee of the Nepali Congress at its 15th general convention has been extended again. Voting, initially scheduled to conclude at 3 pm, was first extended by two hours until 5 pm. The deadline has now been further extended to 7 pm, said Dr […] The post Nepali Congress convention: Voting deadline extended again appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-congress-convention-voting-deadline-extended-again.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 9 Oct, 16:58

Nepal’s fascination with artificial intelligence (AI) began as a spectacle. In March 2018, the presentation of Hanson Robotics’ humanoid robot Sophia at a UN Development Programme conference in Kathmandu sparked widespread curiosity about automated governance. Since then, universities, including Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Pokhara University, and Purbanchal University, have… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/how-ai-could-transform-nepals-judiciary.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 9 Oct, 16:57

Iran says it is pursuing national and international initiatives to secure justice for victims of an attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab in February. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, Deputy Minister for Human Rights Askar Jalalian said various efforts were underway to ensure justice for the victims. Jalalian said Iran’s Office of […] The post Iran seeks justice for victims of… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/iran-seeks-justice-for-victims-of-minab-school-attack.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 9 Oct, 16:55

Kathmandu, October 9 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said the date for Prime Minister Balen Shah’s visit to India has not yet been finalised. Speaking at a press conference at the ministry in Singha Durbar on Friday, ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Chhetri said preparations were underway for the prime minister’s high-level visit. The […] The post Date for PM Balen Shah’s India visit… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/balen-shahs-india-visit-date.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 9 Oct, 16:52

With no bridge over the Lothar Khola, students and residents of four wards in Makwanpur’s Raksirang rural municipality face dangerous crossings and months of disrupted transport every monsoon. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/09/chepang-children-risk-swollen-rivers-to-get-to-school

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 9 Oct, 16:52

Police will step up patrols, traffic checks and surveillance across all 14 districts. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/10/09/koshi-police-to-deploy-over-8-000-personnel-for-festival-security

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 9 Oct, 16:51

"I can say we’re weeks away from launching on Vulcan." https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/10/rocket-report-a-rare-falcon-9-scrub-is-it-just-about-vulcans-time-to-shine/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 9 Oct, 16:45

Kathmandu, October 9 A gas bullet truck travelling from Chitwan to Kathmandu met with an accident at Machhedi Khola in Galchhi Rural Municipality-7, Dhading. The Indian-registered truck, bearing registration number HR 38 AL 3367, was involved in the accident. Inspector Shyam Kumar Basnet said the truck driver was injured in the accident. According to Basnet, […] The post Gas bullet truck accident… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gas-bullet-truck-accident-in-dhading-blocks-muglin-kathmandu-road.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 9 Oct, 16:12

Kathmandu, October 9 Special sales and exchange services for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders will be available at six locations across the Kathmandu Valley from Sunday, October 11, to help consumers obtain gas more easily during the festive season. The Nepal LP Gas Industry Association said the service would operate daily from 9:30 am to […] The post LPG sales and cylinder exchange to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/lpg-sales-and-cylinder-exchange-to-begin-at-6-locations-in-kathmandu-valley-on-sunday.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 9 Oct, 16:11

The show will pick up after the hit 2018 film, and will also star Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm5yne8k6zw8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 9 Oct, 16:10

Representational photo Damauli (Tanahu), October 9 Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall from September 25 to 27 have damaged houses, roads, bridges, drinking water projects, electricity infrastructure, and agricultural and livestock sectors in Tanahu district. According to the District Disaster Management Committee, the disaster damaged suspension bridges, concrete bridges,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/floods-damage-8-suspension-bridges-and-a-motorable-bridge-in-tanahu.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 9 Oct, 16:09

Humla, October 9 The closure of Nepal’s Hilsa border point with China has caused severe hardship for residents in the border area. Locals and security personnel have been struggling to access food, drinking water and healthcare after heavy snowfall blocked the cross-border route on September 25. The border point was closed due to a heavy […] The post Humla residents continue to suffer as border… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/humla-residents-continue-to-suffer-as-border-point-remains-closed.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 9 Oct, 16:08

Chitwan, October 9 Nepal produces around 3.8 million eggs a day, falling short of the estimated daily demand of five million, despite a recent increase in the number of farmers raising layer chickens, according to the Nepal Layer Poultry Farmers Association. Association central president Binod Pokhrel said commercial egg production was picking up as farmers […] The post Nepal produces 3.8 million… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-produces-3-8-million-eggs-daily-against-demand-for-5-million.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 9 Oct, 16:07

Kathmandu, October 9 The government has reached an agreement with Dilli Harijan, who was staging a hunger strike for the second time, demanding an increase in the stipend for medical interns. The three-point agreement provides for his demands to be presented at a meeting of the Medical Education Commission. Harijan had been on a hunger […] The post Govt reaches 3-point agreement with intern… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-reaches-3-point-agreement-with-intern-doctor-on-stipend-demand.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 9 Oct, 16:06

US media reports suggest he may be weighing strikes before the vote, but the president has ruled that out. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/9/is-trump-signalling-a-return-to-war-with-iran-after-the-midterms?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 9 Oct, 16:05

Three former researchers pen open letter warning of 'chilling' effect on company culture. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/9/ex-openai-staff-say-they-were-fired-for-raising-safety-concerns?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 9 Oct, 16:04

Sunsari, October 9 Police have arrested two prisoners who escaped from jail during the Gen Z protests on September 9 last year. The arrested prisoners have been identified as Naresh Lohani, alias Nana, 32, and Ratna Bahadur Raut, 30, both residents of Ward 2 of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City, police said. According to police, Lohani had […] The post 2 prisoners who escaped during Gen Z Protests… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/2-prisoners-who-escaped-during-gen-z-protests-arrested-in-sunsari.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 9 Oct, 16:03

Kathmandu, October 9 Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki of Nepal Police has met Megan Boldin, the US acting ambassador to Nepal. The two met at Police Headquarters on Friday. At the meeting, Ambassador Boldin expressed gratitude for the police’s contribution to the search, rescue and identification of American citizens and other victims […] The post IGP Karki meets US acting… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/karki-meets-us-acting-ambassador.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 9 Oct, 16:01

Kathmandu, October 9 The Investment Board has approved investment in two semi-reservoir hydropower projects. The decision was made at the board’s 68th meeting, held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Balen Shah. The meeting approved investment in the 58.9 MW Nar Khola semi-reservoir hydropower project, costing Rs 10.75 billion, and the 46.72 MW Sani […] The post Investment approved… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/investment-semi-reservoir-hydropower.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 9 Oct, 16:00

Kathmandu, October 9 Seven employees of the Federal Parliament Secretariat have resigned amid concerns over a proposed amendment to the Civil Service Act that would make employees eligible for compulsory retirement after completing 30 years of service or reaching the age of 55. The government is preparing to introduce an ordinance to amend the civil […] The post Proposed 55–30 retirement rule… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/retirement-rule-resign-parliament-secretariat.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 9 Oct, 15:58

Kathmandu, October 9 Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai has met Munu Mahawar, Additional Secretary at India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The two held a courtesy meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. According to the ministry, they exchanged views on matters of mutual interest during the meeting. The ministry said they also discussed […] The post Foreign Secretary Rai meets… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rai-meets-additional-secretary-india.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 9 Oct, 15:57

Scientists have uncovered a hidden world of “in-between” materials that briefly form as chemical ingredients are heated, revealing structures that conventional methods can miss. Among the discoveries is a previously unknown form of bismuth vanadate, a material widely studied for using sunlight to help produce clean hydrogen. The new version has a different atomic structure and interacts with… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261007042118.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 9 Oct, 15:56

The increase, announced in the 2027 budget, is expected to benefit more than four million workers, including Nepalis, although micro, small and medium-sized businesses will receive an exemption. https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/10/09/malaysia-to-raise-minimum-monthly-wage-to-2-000-ringgit-from-2027

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 9 Oct, 15:52