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Kathmandu, October 11 Authorities are preparing to install a Bailey bridge after a mud-laden flood in the Budhi Gandaki River swept away the motorable bridge connecting Aarughat in Gorkha with Dhading. The Gorkha Road Project said preparations were underway to bring Bailey bridge components from the Road Division Office in Hetauda. “The materials are being […] The post Bailey bridge planned after… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bailey-bridge-budhi-gandaki-aarughat.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 15:06

The alleged murder and dismemberment of Abby Choi Tin-fung in 2023, which prosecutors say was linked to a dispute over a luxury flat, has once again gripped Hong Kong as the trial over the 28-year-old socialite’s death entered its second week. Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, 31, and his elder brother, Anthony Kwong Kong-kit, 35, have pleaded guilty to preventing the lawful burial of her… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3370483/abby-choi-hello-kitty-killing-hong-kongs-most-shocking-crimes?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 14:12

For the past few months, this newspaper has extensively covered China’s ongoing clampdown on tax avoidance, especially its push to tax the income of super-rich families held in offshore trusts. We never expected to become targets of the campaign ourselves. But there have been signs in recent weeks that officials are starting to take an interest even in the incomes of South China Morning Post… https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3370354/why-are-mainland-chinas-tax-officials-suddenly-so-interested-my-hong-kong-mpf?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 14:11

Man City face Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of serious EPL financial breaches. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/11/manchester-city-financial-breach-liverpool-fans-anfield?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 14:09

Kathmandu, October 11 At least 25 houses in Jagat village of Chumnubri Rural Municipality in northern Gorkha have been cut off after a sudden flood in the Budhi Gandaki River damaged roads and trails connecting the settlement. Bhuvan Raj Ojha, chief of the Philim office of the Manaslu Conservation Area Project, said residents of Jagat […] The post Jagat village in northern Gorkha cut off after… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/jagat-cut-off-budhi-gandaki-flood.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 14:04

Kathmandu, October 11 The Nepali Army has rescued 36 people who were at risk following the flooding of the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha. According to the Army, six people were rescued from Jagat, nine from Nyakphedi, nine from Yaru, including an infant and a foreign national, and 12 from Payu. The Army said four […] The post Army rescues 36 people stranded by Budhi Gandaki flood in Gorkha… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/army-rescues-36-people-stranded-by-budhi-gandaki-flood-in-gorkha.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 13:58

Kathmandu, October 11 Nepal’s biggest festival, Bada Dashain, began today with the observance of Ghatasthapana, the first day of the festival. On the occasion, jamara was planted following traditional rituals at the Dashain Ghar in Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu. Ghatasthapana marks the beginning of Dashain. On this day, people sow barley, maize, wheat and other grains […] The post Jamara planted at… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/jamara-planted-at-hanuman-dhoka-dashain-ghar-photos.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 11 Oct, 13:52

New Delhi, October 11 The founder of India’s youth-led online “Cockroach” movement and two other leaders were released on Sunday, a day after they were detained ahead of a planned protest against the country’s election commissioner, their lawyer said. Abhijeet Dipke and two other leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained before they […] The post Indian court releases ‘Cockroach’… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/indian-court-releases-cockroach-leaders.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 11 Oct, 13:12

When 60,000 football fans gathered in Jeddah for the Arabian Gulf Cup on Tuesday, they inadvertently highlighted the vulnerability of major sports events hosted by Gulf monarchies to the wars raging across the region. The previous day, Saudi Arabia resumed strikes on Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthi rebels after a four-year ceasefire collapsed. That truce had originally followed a Houthi attack on an… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3370430/can-saudi-arabias-2034-fifa-world-cup-survive-middle-easts-escalating-wars?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 13:11

International scientists warn that rising sea levels driven by melting Antarctic ice will be 15 to 20 per cent higher in cities such as Hong Kong and Shanghai compared with the global average. They said gravitational shifts caused by shrinking Antarctic ice would redistribute water across the globe, causing higher ocean levels along China’s densely populated coastlines. “Even if we limit warming… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3370255/chinas-rich-coastal-cities-see-sea-level-rise-20-higher-global-average?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 13:10

A US fighter jet bombed a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/11/us-bombs-cargo-vessel-in-gulf-of-oman-trying-to-run-iran-blockade?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 13:09

Kathmandu, October 11 A landslide in Ungilung Khola, a small tributary of Syar Khola in northern Gorkha, may have triggered the devastating flood in the Budhi Gandaki River, according to Sushil Thapa, managing director of Times Energy Pvt Ltd. Thapa flew by helicopter to the flood-affected area on Sunday morning, shortly after the disaster, to […] The post Landslide in Ungilung Khola may have… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/ungilung-budhi-gandaki-flood.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 13:08

Chitwan, October 11 Following a flash flood in the Budhigandaki River, the local administration has issued an alert for the people living along the banks of the Trishuli and Narayani rivers. Through public announcements, residents have been urged to remain alert and take precautionary measures against the potential risk of flooding. People attending the funeral […] The post Budhigandaki flood:… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/budhigandaki-flood-alert-issued-for-trishuli-narayani-river-banks.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 13:07

Mustang, October 11 With traffic resuming along the Beni-Jomsom route in Mustang, 173 containers have headed towards destinations. The containers carrying goods imported from China have already left for Pokhara, Kathmandu and other city areas. According to the District Police Office’s police inspector and information officer, Sanotosh Basyal, containers that arrived here via the Korala […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/beni-jomsom-route-reopens-cargo-containers-starts-departing-for-destinations.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 11 Oct, 13:06

Surkhet, October 11 Police have recovered 18 muzzle-loading guns hidden in forests at three locations in Surkhet district. The weapons were recovered from two local units — Chaukune and Barahatal rural municipalities — during separate search operations conducted by police teams acting on specific information. A team led by Inspector Bhupendra Shahi of the Area […] The post Police recover 18… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/police-recover-18-muzzle-loading-guns-hidden-in-forests-in-surkhet.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 11 Oct, 13:02

Gandaki, October 11 Flying kites, drones and balloons, as well as using laser lights, has been prohibited in the air traffic zones and surrounding areas of Pokhara International Airport and the old Pokhara Airport. Jagannath Niraula, chief of Pokhara International Airport, said the public had been notified not to engage in these activities as they […] The post Kite flying, drones and balloons… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kite-flying-drones-and-balloons-banned-around-pokhara-airports.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 11 Oct, 12:58

Kathmandu, October 11 The Prithvi Highway, which was blocked after a section of the road subsided at Galaundi in Dhading, has been reopened to traffic. The road subsided after erosion by the Trishuli River along the highway at Galaundi. Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal said traffic resumed after a 160-metre section of the road was […] The post Prithvi Highway reopens after road… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/prithvi-highway-reopens-after-road-cutting-at-galaundi.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 11 Oct, 12:52

Candidates have demanded that figures for all ballots counted so far be entered into the computer system before counting resumes. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/11/nepali-congress-vote-count-halted-over-demand-to-enter-tallies-digitally

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 11 Oct, 12:52

Police detained more than 2,000 people during Saturday’s demonstrations, while a court ordered the release of three movement leaders as protesters prepared to gather again in New Delhi over alleged irregularities in voter registration. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/11/indian-capital-braces-for-second-day-of-protests-against-poll-chief

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 11 Oct, 12:51

A flash flood in the Budhi Gandaki swept away houses and bridges early Sunday, forcing residents of Chumnubri and Dharche to flee to higher ground in the dark. Five people are missing, and six have been rescued by air. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/11/it-reminded-me-of-the-bhotekoshi-floods-gorkha-residents-recount-escape

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 11 Oct, 12:50

Kathmandu, October 11 The Acrow bridge built over the Falaku Khola at Betrawati, on the Nuwakot-Rasuwa border, has come into operation. The 73.2-metre-long, 5.5-metre-wide Acrow bridge, which can bear a load of 40 tonnes, is expected to make travel easier for people in the Nuwakot and Rasuwa areas. It is also expected to ease the […] The post Acrow bridge over Falaku Khola in Betrawati now… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/acrow-bridge-over-falaku-khola.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 11 Oct, 12:12

Continuous rainfall and strong winds across the country towards the end of the monsoon have caused extensive damage to agricultural crops, including paddy, sugarcane and vegetables that were ready for harvest. Farmers who had hoped for clear weather are now struggling as harvested paddy left to dry in the fields and crops awaiting harvest have […] The post Natural disasters deal annual blow to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/natural-disasters-deal-annual-blow-to-nepals-agriculture.html

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

Kathmandu, October 11 A flight scheduled from Kathmandu to Dammam has been cancelled amid rising tensions in Saudi Arabia. Himalaya Airlines said it has cancelled flights on this route. Putting passenger safety first, the company said it has cancelled the current flights scheduled for the Dammam destination. The company said the Kathmandu-Dammam and Dammam-Kathmandu flights […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kathmandu-dammam-flight-cancelled.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 11 Oct, 12:10

Kathmandu, October 11 The Nepali Army said a dry landslide blocked the Budhigandaki River in upper Gorkha. The blockage later burst, triggering a silt-laden flash flood. According to information a Nepali Army official gave to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the Budhigandaki River at Chumnubri Rural Municipality-3 in Gorkha was blocked by […] The post Army says dry… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/army-budhigandakis-before-flood.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 12:09

Police say they will keep restricting access to the city centre as the Cockroach Janta Party threatens another day of protests. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c84g179n2393o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 12:08

Australia Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has extended Dashain greetings to the Nepali community in Australia and expressed solidarity with those affected by floods in Nepal. In a special Dashain message issued in October 2026, Albanese wished the Nepali community a joyful festival with family, friends and the wider community. Noting that this year’s Dashain […] The post Australian PM… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/australian-pm-extends-dashain-greetings-to-nepali-community-expresses-solidarity-with-flood-victims.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 11 Oct, 12:07

Kathmandu, October 11 The government has taken action against Mantra Thakali (Green Tara Hospitality Pvt Ltd) in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, following a complaint that insects were found in food. Acting on a complaint received by phone on Saturday at the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control, a joint monitoring team from the department’s Rapid Response […] The post Mantra Thakali fined Rs… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/mantra-thakali-fined-rs-250000.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 11 Oct, 12:06

Flash flooding in Nepal has swept away buildings along the Budhi Gandaki river on Sunday. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/11/flash-flood-sweeps-away-buildings-in-nepal?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 11 Oct, 12:05

Kathmandu, October 11 Nepali Communist Party (NCP) Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged people to join in the rescue, relief and safety of those affected by the Budhigandaki flood. The flash flood in the Budhigandaki River in Gorkha district has caused extensive physical damage. The flood, which came with black silt, has damaged permanent bridges, […] The post Dahal urges people to help… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/dahal-budhigandaki-flood.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 11 Oct, 12:04