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Kathmandu, October 12 The government has introduced a new procedure to legally declare people missing in the Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa dead. Under the procedure approved by a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, family members of missing people must submit an application with a self-declaration […] The post Govt introduces… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bhotekoshi-flood-victims-legally-dead.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 12 Oct, 17:59

The Trishuli turned the colour of wet cement on August 26. A debris flood from the Tibet border had swept down the Bhote Koshi, turning the river thick and grey. Then it happened again. On September 27, a mudflow from the Ghatte Khola blocked the Marsyangdi near Chame, while a landslide briefly dammed the Kali […] The post What Nepal’s dark floodwaters reveal about a hidden environmental loss… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/dark-floodwaters-reveal-hidden-loss.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 12 Oct, 17:57

A driver received a flood warning at 4:45am on Sunday and posted an alert on Facebook minutes later, while the disaster authority’s report says a landslide blocked the river at 5:30am. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/12/budhigandaki-flood-what-the-report-says-about-the-gap-between-local-warnings-and-official-records

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 17:13

Kathmandu, October 12 Police have expanded their investigation into a scam involving promises of sending people to Israel for caregiver jobs, adding organised crime charges against those arrested. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) initially investigated the suspects on fraud charges. However, after further investigation revealed the alleged involvement of additional people and indications… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/five-arrest-israel-caregiver-fraud.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Oct, 17:12

The US Navy aims to field a relatively low-cost hypersonic missile on its carrier-based fighters, a weapon that could pose a new challenge to the air defences protecting Chinese warships and coastal military installations, experts said. California-based defence company Castelion’s Blackbeard is designed to fly at more than five times the speed of sound and strike ships and land targets. Unlike… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3370598/us-turns-low-cost-blackbeard-hypersonic-missiles-overwhelm-chinese-defences?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 17:11

Weeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal that will, among other measures, impose strict quotas on Chinese hybrid car exports to the bloc and slash Chinese tariffs on a variety of European goods. The deal, unveiled on Friday, takes some of the heat out of searing bilateral trade tensions and temporarily averts the prospect of a bruising trade war… https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3370623/china-eu-take-breath-after-surprise-deal-brings-temporary-halt-trade-tussle?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 17:10

Trump's energy truce sparks criticism over aiding Russia's war finances amid diesel shortages and rising consumer costs. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/12/energy-ceasefire-whats-behind-trumps-love-hate-ties-to-russian-oil?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 17:09

Kathmandu, October 12 Former lawmaker and CPN (United) leader Dr Vijay Poudel has died. He passed away at Kirtipur Hospital a short while ago. According to Dr Kiran Nakarmi, executive director of Kirtipur Hospital, Poudel had already died by the time he was brought to the hospital. “He had already passed away when we examined […] The post Former MP Dr Vijay Poudel no more appeared first on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/former-mp-dr-vijay-poudel-no-more.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 17:05

For decades, Nepal’s tourism identity has rested on three pillars: spirituality, culture and adventure. The Himalayas remain its most recognisable draw, while its living heritage extends its appeal beyond spectacular landscapes. Nepal’s tourism demand also proved resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Everest expeditions were suspended in 2020, Nepal issued 394 Everest permits in spring… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-tourism-perception-reality.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Oct, 17:00

Kathmandu, October 12 American economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel economics prize on Monday for their work on how monetary and fiscal policies can help stabilise economic fluctuations. “The laureates’ work has provided us with a stable theoretical foundation for the models that are now used by central banks and governments around […] The post Americans Hall and Woodford win… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/hall-woodford-nobel-economics-prize.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 12 Oct, 16:56

Kathmandu, October 12 The Prithvi Highway will be closed from 11 pm today until 5 am tomorrow to facilitate road repair work in the Galaundi area of the highway in Dhading. Laxmi Pandey (Gautam), the Chief District Officer of Dhading, announced today that traffic on the highway has been closed to repair the road that […] The post Prithvi Highway to be closed from 11 pm today till 5 am tomorrow… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/prithvi-highway-to-be-closed-from-11-pm-today-till-5-am-tomorrow.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Oct, 16:12

An investment surge into artificial intelligence may be helping prop up a global economy battered by energy supply shocks, but the technology’s potential to cull jobs requires swift mitigation if Asia’s youth are to secure a place in the future workforce, delegates were warned at the IMF–World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Monday. Soaring energy prices, persistent inflation and mounting debt… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3370618/ai-fuelling-growth-while-putting-asias-young-workers-risk-imf-meeting-hears?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 16:11

Rasuwa, October 12 Farmers in Amachhodingmo Rural Municipality of Rasuwa district are struggling to market their agricultural produce due to road disruptions caused by the August 26 disaster. Transportation services have been disrupted since the Bhotekoshi flood damaged several bridges and roads, cutting off villages and restricting access to markets. Cabbages and potatoes produced by […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/road-disruptions-leave-farmers-in-rasuwa-struggling-to-market-produce.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Oct, 16:10

Global diesel prices remain near record highs as Gulf producers struggle to restore refined-fuel exports, despite a recovery in crude shipments and pledges by more countries to release reserves. Net diesel exports from Gulf countries averaged 390,000 barrels per day in August, just over a quarter of their levels before the US-Israel war on Iran, according to the latest available data by the… https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3370606/global-diesel-shortage-why-gulf-refined-fuel-exports-lag-crude-oil-shipments?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 16:09

Gorkha, October 12 Tourists visiting Chum Valley have been stranded following flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River on Sunday. The swollen river damaged bridges and trekking routes, disrupting the movement of tourists in the area. Local hotel entrepreneur Ganesh Karki said that tourists were concerned about their restricted movement after flash floods damaged trekking routes. […] The post Tourists… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tourists-stranded-in-chum-valley.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 12 Oct, 16:08

Kathmandu, October 12 Thirteen members nominated to the CPN-UML Central Committee have taken the oath of office and secrecy. Party chair KP Sharma Oli administered the oath to the newly nominated members. Those sworn in are Srijana Rai, Pushpa KC, Savitra Aryal, Indu Kaderiya, Sita Pangeni, Sita Adhikari, Dharmanath Prasad Shah, Tejman Kangdawa, Tank Angbuhang, […] The post 13 nominated UML… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/uml-central-committee-oath.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 16:07

Kathmandu, October 12 CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has said that the political “siege” against his party continues, calling on party members to confront future challenges and resist what he described as the use of force by the powerful against the weak. Oli made the remarks while addressing a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected central […] The post Oli says UML still faces ‘siege’, calls for… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/oli-uml-face-siege-resistance.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 16:06

Kathmandu, October 12 Traffic police have intensified road safety awareness campaigns across the Kathmandu Valley ahead of Dashain and Tihar, aiming to prevent accidents and ensure safe travel during the festive season. With passenger movement and traffic volumes expected to increase during the festivals, the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has stepped up awareness programmes, […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/traffic-police-step-up-road-safety-campaign-ahead-of-dashain-tihar.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 12 Oct, 16:05

About 9 per cent of stroke and heart failure cases may be prevented in Hong Kong over the next decade through a government co-care scheme, according to a university projection. Launched in 2023, the Chronic Disease Co-care Scheme has enrolled over 200,000 residents as of January. Originally a pilot scheme, it was regularised in March, with around 40 per cent of those who completed screening… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3370615/co-care-scheme-may-help-prevent-9-stroke-heart-failure-cases-next-decade?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 16:04

Kathmandu, October 12 Vote counting for the open-category central committee members under the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention is scheduled to begin on Tuesday. The party’s Central Election Committee is preparing to start counting votes for the open-category central committee positions from Tuesday morning. According to Raju Katuwal, secretary of the committee, vote counting will […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-congress-to-begin-counting-votes-for-open-central-committee-seats-on-tuesday.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 15:56

The Department of Industry cancelled the registration after the Supreme Court found the chewing gum brand’s name too similar to Italian confectionery maker Perfetti Van Melle’s ‘Center Fruit’ trademark. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/12/court-ruling-leads-to-cancellation-of-perfect-center-fillz-trademark

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 12 Oct, 15:52

⁠Robert ⁠Hall ⁠and Michael Woodford have won the 2026 Nobel economics prize “for microeconomic foundations ‌of macroeconomic stabilisation”, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. Hall is affiliated with Stanford University in California, and Woodford with Columbia University in New York. The prestigious award, ⁠formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank ‌Prize in Economic Sciences in… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3370605/robert-hall-michael-woodford-win-2026-nobel-prize-economics?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 15:12

Kathmandu, October 12 The Budhi Gandaki flood on Sunday damaged a dozen drinking water projects, disrupting water supplies in several wards of Gorkha and Dhading districts. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the flood damaged the Bishaltar-Arughat Drinking Water Project in Tripurasundari Rural Municipality, affecting water supply in Ward 2. […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/budhi-gandaki-damage-drinking-water-projects.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 12 Oct, 15:11

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings drew a lukewarm response for its HK$3.36 billion (US$428 million) Hong Kong share offering, heightening worries over market sentiment for new listings in the fourth quarter. The maker of Africa’s bestselling phones closed its bookbuilding on Monday, with preliminary figures showing the offering attracted about 14,000 applications and was oversubscribed roughly 3.5… https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3370604/few-hong-kong-investors-take-interest-listing-africas-top-phone-maker-transsion?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 15:10

Police in southwestern China have debunked a terrifying rumour after an alarmed homeowner was told by a neighbour that bones found on her rooftop belonged to a buried young boy. On October 5, a woman surnamed Li from Chengdu, Sichuan province, told local media outlet Sichuan Observation that she had found what appeared to be a grave on the rooftop above her flat. Li bought the second-hand flat on… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3370597/chinese-man-arrested-after-fabricating-rooftop-child-grave-hoax-above-residential-flat?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 12 Oct, 15:09

Kathmandu, October 12 Ramhari Khatiwada and Ajaya Babu Shivakoti have maintained their lead in the open-category race for joint general secretary at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention. Nine candidates are competing for the open-category positions, with two set to be elected. After 2,390 votes were counted, Khatiwada secured 1,075 votes, while Siwakoti was in […] The post Ramhari… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/ramhari-khatiwada-and-ajaya-babu-siwakoti-lead-in-nepali-congress-joint-general-secretary-race.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 15:07

Kathmandu, October 12 The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by four points on Monday to close at 2,595 points. NEPSE had gained 17.15 points in the previous trading session. However, the total transaction amount declined to Rs 4.46 billion from Rs 4.83 billion on the previous day. Share prices of 105 companies increased, while […] The post NEPSE rises, trading volume declines appeared first… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepse-rises-trading-volume-declines.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 12 Oct, 15:06

Shanti Bazaar (Gorkha), October 12 Buddhiprasad Dhakal, 60, of Ward No. 7 of Gangajamuna Rural Municipality in Dhading was milking his buffalo on Sunday morning when he suddenly heard a loud rumbling sound. He checked his mobile phone and saw an SMS warning people to remain alert because of flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River. […] The post Shanti Bazaar devastated by Budhi Gandaki flood (In… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/shanti-bazaar-devastated-by-budhi-gandaki-flood-in-pictures.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 12 Oct, 15:05

Kathmandu, October 12 Kalyan Raj Sharma, Nepal’s proposed ambassador to China, has presented his commitments ahead of his parliamentary hearing at the Parliamentary Hearing Committee in Singha Durbar. Sharma said his objective was to maintain political trust while delivering practical benefits to the Nepali people and government. He also pledged to uphold Nepal’s national interests […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/china-kalyan-raj-sharma-priorities.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 12 Oct, 15:01