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While other NPL franchises lean on AI-generated content, Janakpur Bolts’ jersey reveal puts human creativity, the team’s troubled past and its determination to rebuild at the centre. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/17/what-s-different-about-janakpur-bolts-jersey-reveal

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 17 Oct, 08:52

The familiar lineup of seven club owners and former NSL executives returns with a brand-new tournament structure, with its first season kicking off on February 13. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/17/teams-ditch-nsl-banner-to-form-new-nepal-football-league

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 17 Oct, 08:51

The families in Rupandehi’s Gaidahawa Rural Municipality received legal ownership of the land they live on. The district has 82,000 registered landless people and informal settlers. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/16-musahar-families-get-land-titles-after-years-of-waiting

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 17 Oct, 08:50

Of the 57 educational institutions assessed in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts, 28 were damaged and 15 were completely destroyed. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/bhotekoshi-flood-displaced-777-students-nepal-plans-five-year-school-recovery

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 17 Oct, 08:49

काठमाडौँ, ३१ असोजः नेपाल मौसम विज्ञान विभागले आज दिउँसो कोशी, बागमती र गण्डकी प्रदेशका हिमाली भूभागमा साधारणतया बादल लाग्ने तथा बाँकी प्रदेशका हिमाली भागमा आंशिक बादल लाग्ने जनाएको छ । देशका पहाडी भागमा आंशिक बादल लाग्नेछ । मधेस तथा कोशी, बागमती र गण्डकी प्रदेशका तराई भूभागमा… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/koshi-gandaki-r-karnali-pradeshaka-kehi-sthanama-warsha-r-27a2a7d4

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 17 Oct, 08:44

Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod travelled more than 200km (120 miles) to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on Friday demanding that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank change how they deal with the developing world. Finance ministers, central bank governors and other top policymakers gathered this week in the Thai capital for the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, as decision… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3371223/thai-people-already-poor-developing-nations-protest-imfs-austerity-call?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 08:12

Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxr5yvzv7rp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 08:11

Behind the EU summit's limited progress lay three pressing challenges: a budget difficult to agree upon, a growing security bill complicated by tensions with Washington, and an energy crisis testing Europe's economic resilience. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-17/EU-summit-ends-with-mounting-bills-and-unresolved-divisions-1Rj3f0YKAxy/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 08:10

Mark Wahlberg, who once sank money into a gym chain that got kicked off the NYSE, is now building his own, and he promises you’ll get a cold plunge, a blood panel and a protein muffin without needing a trust fund. https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/16/mark-wahlberg-wants-to-take-on-the-longevity-startup-crowd-with-an-affordable-gym-concept/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 17 Oct, 08:08

Nepal formally requested an urgent response from the Fund on August 31, calling on the Board to take a special decision to provide assistance rapidly, directly and effectively. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/loss-and-damage-fund-calls-extraordinary-meeting-for-oct-22-to-support-nepal

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 17 Oct, 07:52

Police recovered money for only 10 percent of online fraud victims who filed complaints. Thousands of sellers operate online, but just 384 e-commerce businesses have registered with the government. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/17/buying-online-ask-for-a-tax-bill-pay-after-delivery

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 17 Oct, 07:51

Flood damage to Rasuwagadhi and the high cost of Korala leave the Sindhupalchok crossing vital to Nepal’s trade with China, but Beijing remains reluctant to reopen it over concerns about Tibet. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/beijing-s-security-concerns-cloud-nepal-s-push-to-reopen-tatopani

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 17 Oct, 07:50

Thirteen children have severe acute malnutrition, while experts warn that delayed intervention could push more children into life-threatening conditions. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/10/17/over-1-500-flood-hit-children-suffer-acute-malnutrition-1792201083

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 17 Oct, 07:49

In 1960, scientists predicted that runaway population growth would bring humanity to the brink of destruction on November 13, 2026, and their mathematical forecasts remained surprisingly accurate for decades. But as birth rates declined and population growth slowed, the terrifying prediction unraveled, revealing how even convincing scientific models can fail when human behavior changes. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261016070639.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 17 Oct, 07:37

A man in southwestern China has sparked widespread criticism after holding a wedding with one woman and a celebration for his baby with another at the same venue on the same day. According to The Beijing News, Wu Linfeng, from Liupanshui, Guizhou province, held a wedding ceremony with Kong Sihan on the first floor of a restaurant while hosting a 100-day celebration for his son with his former… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3371221/chinese-man-celebrates-wedding-one-woman-baby-ex-lover-same-venue-same-day?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 07:12

Airline employees in Japan are experiencing a surge in abuse incidents from customers linked to delays or cancellations of flights or from being refused boarding due to late check-in, according to a survey. Some 30 per cent of ground staff or cabin crew reported bearing the brunt of passengers’ anger over such matters in the past year, according to the survey by the Japan Federation of Aviation… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3371187/air-rage-incidents-japan-surge-led-late-check-flashpoint?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 07:11

Almost two decades after gaining permission to conduct yuan business for local clients, foreign-funded banks are still refining their strategy in China, where the financial sector is dominated by state-owned lenders. While Citi exited its China retail banking business, other foreign banks have continued to close branches and sub-branches, focusing instead on digitalisation, wealth management and… https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3370953/foreign-banks-trim-china-branch-networks-low-returns-test-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 07:10

A growing number of former senior government officials have joined the race for seats on Hong Kong’s Election Committee, a trend observers say will enhance the prestige and legitimacy of the body tasked with choosing the city’s next leader. As the two-week nomination period draws to a close next Tuesday, the Registration and Electoral Office had received 1,115 nominations for 982 elected seats on… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3371204/growing-number-ex-officials-enter-race-hong-kong-election-committee-seats?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 06:12

Beijing’s decision to allow a bigger Japanese business delegation to go to China next month may be cause for some optimism but “hot economics and cold politics” will continue to dominate the strained relationship between the two countries, observers say. Kyodo news agency reported this week that Beijing had agreed to allow the Japanese Business Federation – the country’s most influential business… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3371192/hot-economics-cold-politics-why-china-gave-nod-expanded-japanese-trade-trip?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 06:11

US ⁠President Donald Trump made a ⁠joke about the popularity of ⁠the name Mohammad in the Muslim world as he mocked Iran’s presidency during a campaign speech on Friday. “You know, if you’re in doubt about somebody’s name from the Middle East, just say ‘Mohammad’,” Trump told a ‌crowd in Dalton, Georgia. “You have about a 65 per cent chance. ‘Hello, Mohammad.’ I’ve done it for years now. I’ve… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3371220/trump-mocks-popularity-mohammad-muslim-name-during-campaign-speech?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 06:10

SpaceX just delivered some surprisingly strange cargo to the International Space Station, including tiny brain models, 3D heart tissue, and technology for making artificial retinas in space. Scientists hope these experiments could unlock new ways to treat devastating brain diseases, restore eyesight, and test future medicines. The shipment also includes materials for creating unusual glass in… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261016070628.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 17 Oct, 05:36

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered that a distant alien planet's atmosphere is surprisingly lopsided. Located 1,300 light-years away, the scorching gas giant WASP-17b experiences powerful winds that redistribute heat, causing one side of its atmosphere to bulge outward. A groundbreaking new mapping technique revealed these hidden distortions, confirming predictions… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261015073205.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 17 Oct, 05:12

In hindsight, it was only a matter of time before Esha Yusof joined the growing ranks of Malaysian shoppers being drawn to Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo. Esha is a relative newcomer. She signed up in July, more than half a year after the platform launched in Malaysia – and has been smitten with it ever since. Rock-bottom prices, a vast range of products and seamless payments through a… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3371173/malaysias-shoppers-love-chinese-e-commerce-its-factories-pay-price?utm_source=rss_feed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 05:12

Trump says the US Navy blockade has stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/17/draft-2?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 05:11

“If you’re in doubt about somebody’s name from the Middle East, just say ‘Mohammed,’” says US President Donald Trump. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/16/trump-mocks-middle-eastern-names-with-mohammed-joke?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 05:10

A University of Missouri astronomer is leading a team of 130 researchers from 62 institutions—including NASA, the California Institute of Technology, Princeton University and Harvard University—on an ambitious mission to capture an unprecedented view of the early universe. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-astronomer-global-team-nasa-mission.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 17 Oct, 05:05

Plants begin responding to spaceflight almost immediately after leaving Earth, according to a new University of Florida study that captured the earliest stages of biological adaptation during a commercial suborbital mission. Published in the journal npj Microgravity, the study reports the results of an experiment conducted by a UF astronaut during Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-26 flight on Aug.… https://phys.org/news/2026-10-shift-gene-minutes-spaceflight-reveals.html

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 17 Oct, 04:12

Manchester United are mired in poor form - and Lisandro Martinez's meltdown - now they face on-the-up rivals Leeds. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/16/leeds-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-teams-prediction-lineups?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 04:11

Rome prosecutors also name 12 senior military, police and prison officials over alleged abuse of detained activists. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/16/italy-probes-israels-katz-over-abuse-sexual-assault-of-flotilla-activists?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 17 Oct, 04:10