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Gorkha, October 11 Ten people have gone missing in the Budhigandaki flood that occurred early this morning today. The flood also swept away six bridges- two motorable and four suspension bridges. Assistant chief district officer in Gorkha, Netra Prasad Sharma, told RSS that the flood swept away the motorable bridges of Arughat, Tripurasundari and Soti-Manbu. […] The post Budhigandaki flood: 10… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/budhigandaki-flood-10-people-go-missing-six-bridges-swept-away.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 12:03

Kathmandu, October 11 Lemon prices have risen in the local market, according to data from the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Committee for Sunday. The wholesale price of lemons rose by an average of Rs 63 per kg today. Yesterday, Saturday, they were sold wholesale at a minimum of Rs 200 and a maximum […] The post Lemon price rises by Rs 63 per kg appeared first on OnlineKhabar… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/lemon-price-rises.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 11 Oct, 12:02

Kathmandu, October 11 The “Navaratri,” a nine-night festival celebrated as Bada Dashain, has officially begun today, marking a significant occasion for Hindus across the world. Ghatasthapana takes place on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, which is the first day of the bright half of the lunar month Asoj or Kartik. As per the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, […] The post Bada Dashain kicks off with… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bada-dashain-kicks-off-with-ghatasthapana-today.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 11 Oct, 12:01

On six occasions, Hammoda Abu-Odah, a Gaza nurse-turned Hong Kong scholar was offered an opportunity to study overseas. But each time, border closures and travel restrictions prevented him from taking them up. Abu-Odah had obtained a nursing degree in his native Gaza but set his sights on an academic career abroad. He kept working, teaching and conducting research, despite the many challenges… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3370480/spirit-hong-kong-awards-gaza-nurses-obstacle-laden-road-becoming-professor?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 12:00

An estimated 35 to 40 houses and several bridges have been swept away in Gorkha, while a suspected landslide may have triggered the flooding. Five people have been reported missing as rescue efforts continue. https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/10/11/five-things-to-know-about-the-budhi-gandaki-flash-flood

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 11:52

A 73-metre bridge over the Phalakhu river has reopened the route between the two districts, whose road connection was severed by floods in August. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/11/bailey-bridge-restores-road-link-between-rasuwa-and-nuwakot-after-six-weeks

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 11 Oct, 11:51

Scientists have discovered a hidden cleanup system at the back of the eye that drains fluid and waste through a previously unknown pathway. The surprising finding, demonstrated in mice, could open the door to new treatments for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other causes of blindness. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261008005254.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 11 Oct, 11:12

Before she addresses the world from behind the White House briefing room podium this week, 42-year-old Katie Zacharia has a story that stretches far beyond Washington’s power corridors. Years before US President Donald Trump appointed her as his new press secretary, she lived in Beijing, worked at one of China’s leading law firms, and learned enough Chinese to occasionally surprise people. Her… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370473/trumps-new-spokeswoman-devoted-fan-who-lived-beijing-and-speaks-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Kathmandu, October 11 The flood in the Budhigandaki River has damaged two bridges in Gorkha district. According to preliminary damage details released by the Department of Roads, the Soti Khola bridge connecting Arughat Rural Municipality-2 and 3 has been completely washed away. The flood also swept away a 22-metre RCC section of the Arughat bridge […] The post Road department says Soti Khola… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/soti-khola-bridge-swept-away.html

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

Kathmandu, October 11 A sudden flood carrying black mud and debris has caused extensive damage along the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha, sweeping away bridges, houses and parts of a hydropower project. The full extent of the damage is yet to be determined. Preliminary reports say a mud house belonging to Ram Bahadur Gurung in […] The post Scenes from the Budhi Gandaki flood-affected areas (Photos)… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/budhi-gandaki-flood-photos.html

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

Kathmandu, October 11 The Gandaki Province Ministry of Health has released preliminary details of the damage caused by the flash flood in Gorkha’s Budhigandaki River. The details say houses, bridges and a hydropower project were damaged. The ministry said health institutions in Philim, Salleri, Jagat and Machhikhola are at lower risk because they sit at […] The post Gandaki provincial health… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/details-budhigandaki-flood.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 11:08

Israel’s election signals not a demand for change, but deeper entrenchment of the jingoism unleashed after October 7. https://www.aljazeera.com/news-analysis/2026/10/11/how-genocidal-war-on-gaza-is-shaping-israels-election?traffic_source=rss

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

Biratnagar, October 11 Marijuana has been seized from a pickup van that was carrying vegetables toward India. The Armed Police Force took control of 570 kg of marijuana, hidden among the vegetables, from a vehicle heading to India via Jahada in Morang on Saturday night. A team deployed from the Armed Police Force Nepal’s Border […] The post 570 kg of marijuana seized from vegetable-laden vehicle… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/570-kg-of-marijuana-seized.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 11 Oct, 11:06

Kathmandu, October 11 Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed grief over the impact of the flood in Gorkha’s Budhigandaki River. In a social media post, Deuba said he was saddened by news of the flood’s effect on settlements along the riverbank. “I request all citizens living in the riverside areas of the Budhigandaki […] The post Deuba expresses grief over impact of Budhigandaki… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/deuba-grief-budhigandaki-flood.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 11 Oct, 11:04

A New Delhi court ordered on Sunday the release of three leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including its founder Abhijeet Dipke, their lawyer said, a day after they were detained. “Executive Magistrate court releases Abhijeet, Saurav (Das) and Ashutosh (Ranka),” lawyer Ratna Singh said in a social media post. The trio were detained on Saturday ahead of a major protest against the… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3370476/indias-cockroach-party-leaders-freed-election-chief-protests-mount?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 11:03

Kathmandu, October 11 One person has been arrested with 55 kg of marijuana from Pachrauta Municipality-6 in Bara. The arrested man is Raj Kishor Prasad Yadav, 45, of Ramnagar tole in Pachrauta Municipality-3. Police said the marijuana was found on him last night when he was stopped for a check during patrolling after suspicion arose. […] The post One arrested with 55 kg of marijuana appeared… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/one-arrested-55-kg-marijuana.html

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

Kathmandu, October 11 Gold and silver prices have risen on Ghatasthapana. Gold has gone up by Rs 800 per tola and silver by Rs 35. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association has fixed today’s gold price at Rs 296,500 per tola. It was Rs 295,700 the previous day. Silver, meanwhile, was priced […] The post Gold and silver prices rise appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gold-and-silver-prices-rise-7.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 11 Oct, 10:57

काठमाडौं। बूढीगण्डकी नदीमा आएको बाढीपछि जोखिममा परेका नागरिकको उद्धार र सुरक्षित स्थानान्तरणका लागि सरकारले हेलिकप्टरसहित सुरक्षा निकाय परिचालन गरेको छ। प्रधानमन्त्री बालेन शाहले बाढी प्रभावित क्षेत्रमा खोज तथा उद्धार, राहत वितरण र जोखिममा रहेका नागरिकलाई सुरक्षित स्थानमा सार्ने… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/budhigandaki-badhi-prabhawitako-uddharama-sena-r-helikaptar-1cb749ae

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 11 Oct, 10:57

A landslide in Chumchet may have blocked a tributary before water surged downstream. Authorities warn of high flood risks along the Trishuli river as far as Chitwan and Nawalparasi. https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/10/11/landslide-may-have-triggered-flash-flooding-in-budhi-gandaki

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 10:52

Kathmandu, October 11 Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has expressed grief over the severe flood in the Budhigandaki River, which caused heavy damage in Gorkha’s Chumnubri area and washed away two bridges. In a Facebook post, Thapa urged people living along the riverbanks, from the Budhigandaki down to the Trishuli, to exercise extreme caution. Noting […] The post Gagan Thapa expresses grief… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gagan-thapa-budhigandaki-flood.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 10:12

Kathmandu, October 11 Six people put at risk by the flood in the Budhigandaki River have been rescued by air. Prime Minister Balen Shah announced the rescue of six people from the flood and landslide risk zone in a Facebook post this morning. “Following the flood in the Budhigandaki River, Nepali Army personnel have been […] The post Six people at risk from Budhigandaki flood rescued by air… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/budhigandaki-flood-rescued-by-air.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 10:11

Department of Justice says it's investigating whether the White House press pool's decision violated antitrust laws. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/11/us-opens-antitrust-probe-into-tv-networks-halting-trump-coverage?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 10:08

Hurricane Isaias has killed four people and left more than 650,000 people without power. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/11/10-10-clip-isaias-is-here-us?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 10:07

Kathmandu, October 11 Home Minister Sudan Gurung has urged residents living along the Budhi Gandaki River to immediately move to safer locations and remain on high alert following a massive flood in the area. In a post on Facebook, Gurung specifically appealed to residents of Sirdibas, Jagat, Salleri, Kholbesi, Machhikhola, Soti, Arkhet and Aarughat to […] The post Home Minister urges residents… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/home-minister-residents-budhi-gandaki-safety.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 11 Oct, 10:06

The Apec finance ministers’ meeting in Hong Kong this month will focus on fiscal policies that support livelihoods, digital infrastructure financing, inclusive finance and young financial talent, underlining the city’s role as an international financial centre, the finance chief said. “These four priorities are areas of strength for Hong Kong and fields in which we can make an active… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3370472/hong-kong-finance-chief-highlights-4-priorities-ahead-apec-meeting-month?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 10:05

The four locals were living in a shed on the banks of the Ungilung river in Chumchet, Gorkha. https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/10/11/four-people-unaccounted-for-after-budhi-gandaki-floods

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 09:52

Flooding has swept away houses and bridges in Gorkha’s Chumnubri and Dharche rural municipalities, while a hydropower project’s construction site has also been damaged. The full extent of the damage remains unclear. https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/10/11/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-damage-caused-by-budhi-gandaki-floods

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 09:51

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 11 – Ice… 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. Ice Fishing […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-11-ice-fishing-for-cosmic-neutrinos/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 11 Oct, 09:50

Roziah Jelali has a tip or two on catching a turtle poacher: carrying a pair of binoculars and having patience in spades are key to doing the job well. The 36-year-old Malaysian volunteer ranger once spent three months in Sabah tracking a man whom she suspected of illegally capturing protected turtles. Once thriving off the azure seas of Omadal Island in the Malaysian state, many turtles had been… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3370466/unsung-turtle-conservation-heroes-malaysias-sabah-unite-fight-poachers?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 09:12