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Kathmandu, October 16 Eighteen suspension bridges damaged by flooding in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river corridor have been repaired and brought back into operation. According to the Suspension Bridge Division Office under the Department of Local Infrastructure Development, 18 suspension bridges along the Trishuli corridor were damaged by the floods. Shanker Budhathoki, planning chief at the… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/18-flood-damaged-suspension-bridges-brought-back-into-operation-after-repairs.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 16 Oct, 13:01

Kathmandu, October 16 Nepal Police plans to expand its use of artificial intelligence (AI), drones and anti-drone technology, and establish a dedicated structure to combat scams as part of efforts to modernise the organisation, Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki has said. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 71st Police Day on Friday, Karki […] The post Nepal Police plans AI, drone and… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-police-plans-ai-drone.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 13:00

Kathmandu, October 16 British MPs have urged the UK government to provide sustained support for Nepal’s reconstruction following devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi and other rivers, calling for international assistance to rebuild damaged homes, schools, roads and bridges. During a parliamentary debate on Wednesday, lawmakers from across political parties expressed solidarity with Nepal and… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/uk-mps-long-term-flood-recovery.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 16 Oct, 12:55

Hong Kong can capture a share of the global yacht industry, which is expected to reach HK$350 billion (US$44.6 billion) in six years, a senior official has said as the city launched the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme, with the transport minister announcing new measures to attract overseas captains. The scheme is part of the government’s broader plan to develop Hong Kong’s yacht economy, as… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3371123/hong-kong-aims-share-hk350-billion-yacht-industry-travel-scheme-launches?utm_source=rss_feed

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

The Chinese ambassador to the Philippines says Beijing could “easily win” should it use force in the region but instead chooses peace, remarks that have drawn sharp criticism from Manila and calls for diplomatic restraint. The war of words came as tension over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea rises, with Beijing repeatedly driving away Philippine aircraft over the shoal in… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371121/envoy-says-china-could-easily-win-conflict-manila-claims-it-thinly-veiled-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

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

As Israel heads to the polls, PM Netanyahu’s most enduring domestic legacy may be the right-wing opposition he faces. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/16/in-israel-netanyahus-ultimate-legacy-is-the-opposition-he-has-forged?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 12:10

Counting for all 229 positions in the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention ended on Friday morning, taking a week compared with 12 days at the previous convention. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/16/congress-completes-convention-vote-count

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 11:52

As Hurricane Simon unleashed destructive winds and flooding along Mexico’s coast, NASA satellites captured an extraordinary sight: massive atmospheric waves rippling high above the storm. The rare images reveal how powerful hurricanes can disturb the upper atmosphere, creating patterns that are usually invisible from space. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261015073207.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 11:35

Beijing has enlisted the support of its top internet watchdog to deepen the investigation into a car safety issue that put Chinese-made intelligent vehicles under the spotlight. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said on Thursday that a joint investigation team including officials from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the State Administration for Market… https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3371102/beijing-enlists-multiple-regulators-probe-ev-safety-issue-raised-quality-alarms?utm_source=rss_feed

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

The governor of an Indonesian province bearing the brunt of weeks of raging forest fires has sought to douse anger over his trip to Singapore, as Jakarta “welcomed” help from its neighbours choked by transboundary haze to contain the crisis. East Kalimantan Governor Rudy Mas’ud, who was spotted having breakfast with his wife at the famous integrated resort Marina Bay Sands in a photo posted… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3371110/indonesian-governors-singapore-trip-adds-fury-forest-fire-haze-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Lebanon's president reaffirms the commitment to bring all arms under state control. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/16/rubio-presses-lebanon-on-confiscation-of-weapons-from-hezbollah?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 11:10

Benchmark says the Valley’s rule against backing rivals is getting harder to keep. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/even-benchmark-thinks-ai-is-eroding-the-venture-pact-against-backing-rivals/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 16 Oct, 11:01

This visit comes as US oligarch Elon Musk described Mukesh Ambani as the “real boss of India” last week. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/16/us-secretary-of-state-to-skip-new-delhi-for-jamnagar-mumbai

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 16 Oct, 10:52

Scientists have discovered how to turn a protein that normally fuels cancer growth into a weapon against it. By activating PPARD in immune cells, researchers made them better at burning fat and attacking tumors, slowing or stopping cancer growth in laboratory experiments. The approach showed promise against colorectal, breast, and ovarian cancers, as well as melanoma. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261015073203.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 10:36

BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmde8dpg8g0no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 10:12

American athleisure brand Alo Yoga generated nearly HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) in sales during its first week in Hong Kong, breaking an opening-week record at a luxury waterfront shopping centre and highlighting growing appetite for premium wellness products amid an uneven retail recovery. The brand, which soft opened its first Greater China flagship at K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui on September… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3371055/alo-yoga-rakes-record-hk20-million-first-week-sales-hong-kong-mall?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 10:11

Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6x23qpzjklwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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

Scientists discovered that atomic steps just one atom high can guide quantum vortices through superconductors, making them move more than 1,000 times more easily in one direction than another. This remarkable control over quantum motion could lead to a new generation of ultra-efficient superconducting electronics. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261014072018.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 10:07

Kathmandu, October 16 As Dashain celebrations gather pace, millions of Nepalis are leaving cities to return to their hometowns and villages. With Tihar and Chhath following close behind, roads across the country are filling with people travelling home for the festive season. More than one million passengers are expected to leave the Kathmandu Valley alone […] The post Despite annual inspections,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/highway-restaurants-unsafe-food.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 16 Oct, 10:00

The JNU professor says diplomacy, stronger institutions and regional engagement can help Nepal play a greater role as Asia’s power balance shifts. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/16/nepal-should-be-a-strategic-broker-not-a-buffer-says-amitabh-mattoo

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 09:52

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 16 –… 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. To view this […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-16-chasing-the-international-space-station/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 09:50

High-definition images of nighttime lights show where the hurricane knocked out power along the Florida Panhandle and how quickly the lights came back. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/isaias-dims-the-gulf-coast/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 09:45

A nationwide search for giant crayfish uncovered a record-breaking Tennessee specimen and a surprising mystery about how big these freshwater creatures can grow. Scientists found that North American crayfish seem to hit a biological size limit, possibly because of their muscles or protective shells. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261015073220.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 16 Oct, 09:30

President Xi Jinping has pledged to “uproot sick trees” in the anti-corruption fight, according to a speech transcript published by the party’s flagship magazine ahead of a major party conclave later this month. The warning appeared on Thursday in the magazine Qiushi, which carried fresh details of a speech Xi delivered in January at the fifth plenary session of the Central Commission for… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3371094/xi-pledge-uproot-sick-trees-aired-weeks-ahead-major-party-conclave?utm_source=rss_feed

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

Illinois authorities believe a 19-year-old man charged with planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in suburban Chicago entered the building’s car park on Sunday, hours before police arrested him near his home after receiving a tip about the alleged attack plan. Authorities announced Wednesday that they had arrested Alexandros Paporakis and provided the additional detail about his suspected… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3371096/chilling-details-emerge-mass-shooting-plot-targeting-us-hindu-temple?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 09:11

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) opened the city’s first experimental hub for embodied artificial intelligence on Thursday with the participation of seven mainland and Hong Kong companies, including industry leaders Unitree Robotics and Galbot, as the city looks to carve out a role in the global robotics boom. Located at the HKPC Building in Kowloon Tong, the Embodied AI International… https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3371095/hong-kong-vies-role-robotics-boom-launch-embodied-ai-hub?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 09:10

Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected president of the Nepali Congress with a commanding majority at the party’s 15th general convention, securing 6,584 votes against 375 for his rival, Shyam Krishna Khadgi. Three candidates had initially filed nominations for the presidency, but Kishor Singh Rathore withdrew his candidacy at the last moment at Thapa’s request. […] The post Can Gagan Thapa turn… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gagan-thapa-reform-nepali-congress.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 16 Oct, 09:00

The procession, rooted in Newa beliefs and traditions, has evolved in ways that threaten to overshadow its original significance. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/16/py-was-once-a-tribute-to-ajim-what-does-the-ritual-mean-today

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 16 Oct, 08:52

The suspect was shot dead by a local community member who followed him into the school, said police. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm89zp48k4kzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 16 Oct, 08:12