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Ethiopian government forces entered Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/12/11-10-reported-ethiopia-hamza-mohammad-report-abiy-ahmed-ep?traffic_source=rss

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

A massive landslide in the high mountains of northern Gorkha appears to have triggered Sunday’s destructive flood along the Budhi Gandaki River, with preliminary satellite imagery and field observations pointing to a possible blockage and sudden release of water and debris. The disaster began in the remote Chum Valley, where a torrent of mud, rocks […] The post Following the trail of a flood that… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/budhi-gandaki-flood-landslide-danger.html

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

गोरखाको चुमनुब्री गाउँपालिका क्षेत्रमा बूढीगण्डकी नदीमा आएको ठूलो बाढी र नदीको बहाव निरन्तर बढिरहेको अवस्थालाई मध्यनजर गर्दै स्वास्थ्य आपत्कालीन कार्यसञ्चालन केन्द्र (HEOC) सक्रिय गरिएको छ। स्वास्थ्य तथा खाद्य स्वच्छता मन्त्रालयले बाढी प्रभावित क्षेत्रमा आवश्यक स्वास्थ्य सेवा,… — Ministry of Health and Food Safety Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/gorakhako-chumanubrima-badhiko-jokhim-badhesangai-swasthya-d59417dc

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 09:10

Education is one of the most powerful forces of national development. It shapes human potential, strengthens communities, and lays the foundation for economic and social progress. Over the past seven decades, Nepal has made remarkable gains in expanding access to education. Adult literacy has risen from about 21 percent in 1981 to nearly 69 percent […] The post Transforming Nepal’s education from… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/transforming-nepals-education.html

Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal · 12 Oct, 09:10

Greater awareness of disability in Hong Kong has not necessarily made it easier for people with disabilities to find work, according to advocate Faride Shroff, who says tighter corporate budgets and a difficult job market have made the next stage of inclusion more challenging. Shroff, founder of SENsational Foundation, said employers that recruit people with disabilities also need to provide… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3370532/just-little-spark-disability-advocate-inclusion-belonging-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Latest missile launch appears to be a show of force since South Korea's hypersonic missile test-fire, Seoul says. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/12/north-korea-fires-multiple-ballistic-missiles-towards-the-sea?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 09:08

Kathmandu, October 12 Binod Chaudhary, Nepal’s only dollar billionaire, has been elected vice-president of the Nepali Congress under its inclusive category, securing 1,745 votes at the party’s 15th general convention. His election marks another milestone in a political journey that began with his entry into the Constituent Assembly as a proportional representative of the CPN-UML […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/binod-chaudhary-nc-vice-president-2.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Oct, 09:07

Hong Kong’s artificial intelligence management system could take shape and be tested as early as the typhoon season next year, the government’s No 2 official has said, adding that the project will give authorities a “full picture” of the city once it is in full swing. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said the “AI city brain” system… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3370509/hong-kongs-ai-city-brain-could-undergo-testing-next-typhoon-season-eric-chan?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Kathmandu, October 12 Madhu Acharya, who won a vice-president post at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention, has said he will take the initiative to bring democrats and Gen Z outside the party into the Congress. Giving a brief reaction after his victory at the convention, Acharya said the delegates had endorsed the voice of […] The post We will bring democrats and Gen Z outside the party… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/congress-madhu-acharya.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 08:11

Kathmandu, October 12 After winning the general secretary post at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention, Dila Sangraula Pant has said she will work with commitment to make the party what the young generation wants. Giving a brief reaction after being elected general secretary, Sangraula said she felt both happiness and a sense of responsibility. […] The post I will make the Congress what… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sangraula-winning-general-secretary.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 08:10

Kathmandu, October 12 Udaya Shumsher Rana, who won the general secretary post at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention, has said the party must now unite and focus on the upcoming local elections. Thanking the convention delegates, active members, well-wishers and journalists who helped make the convention a success, Rana said the convention election was […] The post Nobody wins or loses… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nobody-wins-or-loses-says-rana.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 08:09

Kathmandu, October 12 Pradip Paudel, Udaya Shumsher Rana and Dila Sangraula have been elected general secretaries of the Nepali Congress. In the open general secretary category, Paudel won with 4,194 votes and Rana with 2,330. Other candidates in the open category were Dr. Sunil Kumar Sharma with 2,257 votes, Guru Raj Ghimire with 1,513, Nain […] The post Pradip, Udaya and Dila elected Congress… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/e1lected-congress-general-secretaries.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 08:09

Indonesian authorities and conservation workers have successfully moved eight ⁠orangutans to a safe ⁠location after the endangered ⁠primates’ homes were destroyed by wildfires in the forests of Borneo. The Southeast Asian nation is battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, mainly on Sumatra and Borneo islands, and the ‌government has warned the blazes could continue until November,… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3370526/indonesia-finds-orangutans-saved-wildfires-new-home?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Kathmandu, October 12 After being elected vice president at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention, Chandra Bhandari has expressed gratitude to the convention delegates and well-wishers who trusted him and gave him their invaluable votes. In a Facebook post, he thanked the delegates and well-wishers and pledged never to let the trust they have placed […] The post Chandra Bhandari after… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/chandra-bhandari-after-victory.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 08:07

Follow CGTN’s Yu Qiuyuan over the next three days at the 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints, as delegates from around the world exchange experiences and explore how cities can respond better. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-12/How-does-a-city-hear-what-s-not-working--1RaSXwN7buU/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 08:06

Myagdi, October 12 The landslide at Bhasbhase in Beni Municipality-2 has become the main challenge for the Baglung–Beni road, an alternative route linking Myagdi and Mustang to the national highway. Rain from September 24 to 27 caused flood erosion at Bhasbhase, near the confluence of the Myagdi and Kali Gandaki rivers. The road has sunk […] The post Road collapse at Bhasbhase disrupts traffic… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/road-collapse-at-bhasbhase.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Oct, 08:05

Kathmandu, October 12 The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has made a preliminary assessment that a landslide near Chumchet in Gorkha temporarily blocked the flow of the Budhigandaki River, and that the breach of this blockage caused the destructive flood. Analysing preliminary details of the flood, which began around 4 am on Sunday, […] The post Budhigandaki… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/budhigandaki-flood1-icimod-says.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 12 Oct, 08:04

Kathmandu, October 12 Chandra Bhandari, Madhu Acharya and Binod Chaudhary have been elected vice presidents of the Nepali Congress. In the open category, Bhandari won with the highest tally of 3,735 votes. Madhu Acharya also won a vice-president post in this category, with 2,342 votes. In the inclusive category, Binod Chaudhary was elected with 1,745 […] The post Chandra, Madhu and Binod win… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/win-congress-vice-president.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 08:02

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, but Zelenskiy says Kyiv is awaiting details as Russian strikes continue and Washington presses Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil refineries. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/12/trump-announces-ukraine-energy-ceasefire-with-russia-surprising-zelenskiy

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 12 Oct, 07:52

Pradeep Paudel tops the general secretary race, with Udaya Shumsher Rana and Dila Sangroula also elected. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/12/bhandari-acharya-and-chaudhary-elected-congress-vice-presidents

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 07:51

From smoky chicken satay to tender rendang and a bowl of comforting laksa, Sing-Ma serves up familiar flavours with a distinctly Malaysian twist. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/12/food-review-malaysian-food-that-feels-familiar-with-a-few-surprises

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 12 Oct, 07:50

A grassroots singer in China rose to fame after standing in for Hong Kong singer Hacken Lee, giving an impromptu two-hour set after Lee was delayed. On the evening of September 26, the touring concert Hear Yourself, featuring six acclaimed singers from Hong Kong and Taiwan, was held in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, in northern China, Shenzhen TV reported. Lee was scheduled to give the grand finale… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3370519/china-grass-roots-singer-shoots-fame-after-saving-delayed-hacken-lee-concert-2-hour-set?utm_source=rss_feed

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

This is a special contribution from the Centre on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong. Read the full report at the end of the article. It will be available on the institute website cccw.hku.hk from October 13. With the rising strategic significance of energy, especially due to the need to support China’s artificial intelligence (AI) development, members of the… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3370383/ai-and-iran-war-loom-chinas-energy-technocrats-are-fast-track?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 07:11

A South Korean container ship has returned from a trial voyage through the Arctic, testing an alternative route opened by melting sea ice as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global shipping. The PanStar Acro made the round trip to Europe in less time than the conventional route through the Suez Canal, officials said. The initiative has drawn concerns that increased traffic could accelerate… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3370523/south-korea-hails-success-its-first-arctic-shipping-trial?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 07:10

Kathmandu, October 11 Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have disrupted Dashain meat supplies in Kathmandu Valley, raising concerns that prices of goats and sheep could rise further as major highways remain blocked. Traders say the closure of key routes used to transport goats and Himalayan sheep, known as chyangra, has severely affected the […] The post Dashain meat supply hit… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/dashain-meat-supply-hit-floods.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 12 Oct, 07:00

Many settlements across the district have become inaccessible after the August 26 flood damaged roads and bridges. In Amachhodingmo, dwindling relief supplies are adding to residents’ hardship. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/12/flood-damage-makes-journeys-longer-and-costlier-in-rasuwa

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 06:52

Locals began alerting one another at 4:45 am, but the local police post in Gorkha released the first official warning only at 5:30am. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/12/locals-alerted-each-other-of-budhigandaki-flood-an-hour-before-official-warning

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 06:51

Homes, bridges and trekking trails swept away in Chumnubri. Settlements cut off, tourists stranded, five people missing. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/12/torrent-of-black-mud-and-rocks-engulfs-settlements-along-budhigandaki

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 06:50

After a Rs25 million operating loss at his rice mill, the Buddha Air founder says better storage, distribution and bank-backed guarantees can make agriculture profitable. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/10/11/aviation-tycoon-birendra-bahadur-basnet-on-why-farming-is-safer-than-flying

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Oct, 06:48