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Kathmandu, October 25 Nepal’s Supreme Court has ruled that prisoners benefiting from the statutory cap on cumulative imprisonment cannot be denied parole solely because they have received that benefit. Overturning a decision by the Federal Probation and Parole Board, the court said the cap on imprisonment is a mandatory legal provision, not a concession granted […] The post Supreme Court rules… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/prisoners-capped-sentences-parole.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Oct, 14:54

A controversial lighting project along a walking trail on The Peak is in doubt following mounting complaints that the installations damage Hong Kong’s natural beauty. Designed as one of several new attractions meant to replace a retired light show, the initiative has been criticised by local residents and visitors as counterproductive. The South China Morning Post looks at what has gone wrong… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3372069/upgrade-or-eyesore-why-hong-kongs-peak-light-display-has-hit-snag

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Oct, 14:12

The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvx28ljp8n4xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Oct, 14:11

Biratnagar, October 24 A man who had been running a business in Biratnagar was found dead near the Keshaliya River. Lalji Prasad Gupta, 65, was found dead near a bridge over the river connecting Biratnagar Metropolitan City-6 in Morang and Barju Rural Municipality in Sunsari. Gupta had been operating Lal Battery Shop on Mahabir Road […] The post Man found dead near Keshaliya River in Biratnagar… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/man-found-dead-near-keshaliya-river-in-biratnagar.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Oct, 14:10

Kathmandu, October 25 The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has presented a proposal to develop a new benchmark index for the country’s stock market, aiming to better reflect the price movements of shares actually available for trading. The proposed index could be named the NEPSE Benchmark Index (NBI), although SEBON said Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) […] The post SEBON proposes new NEPSE… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sebon-nepse-benchmark-index.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 25 Oct, 14:09

Polls opened in Serbia on Sunday in what is set to be its most fiercely contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of veteran leader Aleksandar Vucic. The snap vote is the culmination of nearly two years of student-led protests sparked by the 2024 collapse of a canopy at Novi Sad railway station that killed 16 people – a tragedy… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372068/serbia-votes-ruling-party-faces-student-led-anti-corruption-list

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Oct, 14:08

Kathmandu, October 25 Khadgendra Sunar, a lawmaker from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has submitted a written denial to the party regarding a controversial audio conversation allegedly involving him and a woman. Sunar submitted the written denial to the party’s Disciplinary Commission concerning the conversation reportedly between him and the woman. Before the investigation committee […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/khadgendra-sunar-denies-alleged-audio-conversation-with-woman.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Oct, 14:03

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 25 – Dark… 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. Dark Matter […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-25-dark-matter-in-a-simulated-universe/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 25 Oct, 14:01

Nepal has restarted its 40MW electricity supply through India’s transmission network, using Solu Khola and Kabeli B1 to replace the flood-damaged Trishuli and Chilime hydropower plants. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/25/nepal-resumes-power-exports-to-bangladesh-after-flood-disruption

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 25 Oct, 13:50

Kathmandu, October 25 Work is underway to reopen the Benighat-Arughat-Larke road in Gorkha, which was blocked by flooding in the Budhigandaki River on October 11. The Gorkha Road Project has cleared the road at Khorlabensi and is now working to remove mud and debris from the Tatopani section. Around 250 metres of road at Khorlabensi […] The post Work underway to reopen flood-damaged… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/work-underway-to-reopen-flood-damaged-benighat-arughat-larke-road-in-gorkha.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 25 Oct, 13:12

Kathmandu, October 25 At a time when natural disasters are increasing, Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology is struggling with shortages of technology, human resources and other essential resources. The department, which is itself grappling with various policy and technical problems, has also been unable to provide timely and accurate location-specific information to residents in […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/department-of-hydrology-and-meteorology-faces-shortage-of-technology-manpower-and-resources.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Oct, 13:11

Mainland China’s state media and armed forces staged a concerted publicity campaign on Sunday to mark “Taiwan Restoration Day”, the anniversary of the end of Japanese rule. October 25 was formally established by Beijing as an official memorial date last year on the 80th anniversary of the island’s return to Chinese rule. State broadcaster CCTV released a 42-second video clip featuring aerial… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3372065/beijing-commemorates-end-japanese-rule-over-taiwan-call-reunification

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Oct, 13:10

Filipinos are almost evenly divided over the Marcos administration’s handling of the maritime dispute with China, even as nearly three in four favour diplomacy over confrontation, according to a new survey. That preference has taken on added significance after recent remarks by China’s ambassador to Manila sparked a diplomatic row ahead of November’s Asean summit. The feud underscored the… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3371980/filipinos-split-marcos-south-china-sea-handling-amid-row-over-jing-quans-remarks

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Oct, 13:09

Kathmandu, October 25 The Nepali Congress has created the post of senior vice-president for the first time in its history, with Bishwa Prakash Sharma elected unopposed to the position under the party’s revised statute adopted by its 15th general convention. The amended statute defines the duties, responsibilities and authority of the senior vice-president, establishing a […] The post What does… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/senior-vice-president-nepali-congress.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Oct, 13:08

Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum Chun-ying has died aged 66, with a police source revealing he had a history of heart disease and diabetes. His twin sister confirmed on Sunday that he died on Saturday night at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai, sharing the news in a post on his social media page. Shum was chief executive of stock brokerage Sincere Securities until his retirement two… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372063/veteran-hong-kong-stock-commentator-louie-shum-dies-aged-66

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Oct, 13:07

Kathmandu, October 25 The security situation in the Kathmandu Valley remained normal during the Dashain festival. Except for minor and isolated incidents, no major crimes were reported in the valley, according to the Kathmandu Valley Police Office in Ranipokhari. AIG Sushil Singh Rathour said that, apart from road accidents, minor thefts and gambling, no major […] The post Security situation in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/security-situation-in-kathmandu-valley-remains-normal-during-dashain.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 25 Oct, 13:06

Kathmandu, October 25 More than 1,000 police personnel will be deployed daily to ensure security during the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The Kathmandu District Police Range has begun implementing a dedicated security plan for the tournament. According to SSP Dilip Ghimire, a team including the chief district officer visited the TU Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur […] The post NPL security: Over 1,000… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/npl-security-over-1000-police-personnel-to-be-deployed-daily-with-drone-and-dog-surveillance.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 25 Oct, 13:04

Kathmandu, October 25 The CPN-UML has questioned Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle’s statement that the era of linking Nepali nationalism with anti-Indian sentiment has ended. Niraj Acharya, head of the UML’s Publicity Department, questioned the political message and diplomatic rationale behind Wagle’s remarks during his visit to New Delhi, India. In a social media post, Acharya […] The post UML… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/uml-questions-finance-minister-swarnim-wagles-remarks-on-nepali-nationalism-in-india.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Oct, 13:02

Kathmandu, October 25 Dashain is coming to an end today. During the festival, demand for green vegetables and fruits, along with meat and fish, typically rises sharply. Over the eight-day main Dashain period, from October 17 to 24, around 2.8 million kilograms of agricultural produce and fish entered Kathmandu’s Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market. According […] The post Kalimati market receives… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kalimati-market-receives-2-8-million-kg-of-vegetables-fruits-and-fish-during-dashain.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 25 Oct, 13:01

Kathmandu, October 25 Dr Tara Bhusal, an economics professor at Tribhuvan University (TU), has criticised Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle for his remarks during a visit to India. Referring to Wagle’s address at the NDTV World Summit, Bhusal raised questions about the minister’s statements in a social media post. “It is positive in itself for […] The post TU Professor criticises Wagle, says he… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tu-professor-criticises-wagle-says-he-expected-no-speech-aimed-at-pleasing-delhi.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 25 Oct, 12:59

For nearly a century, people in distant parts of the world have reported a bizarre experience after eating certain wild mushrooms: seeing dozens or even hundreds of tiny, colorful humans moving through the real world. Now, scientists have identified a mushroom species, Lanmaoa asiatica, responsible for these extraordinary hallucinations in China and the Philippines. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261024222021.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 25 Oct, 12:21

Kathmandu, October 25 Biratnagar Kings, a franchise team in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), has launched the beta version of its official mobile app to connect fans with the team through digital platforms. The app is available for Android users to download from the Google Play Store. It offers live match updates, score predictions, various […] The post Biratnagar Kings launches mobile app for… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/biratnagar-kings-launches-mobile-app-for-fans.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 25 Oct, 12:12

A new government would not end the occupation, but it could rein in the far right and ease tensions across the region. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/25/who-israel-elects-matters-and-not-just-for-israelis?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Oct, 12:11

The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has expressed interest in financing projects in the Northern Metropolis mega development, Hong Kong’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also told the media on Sunday that global finance leaders had set aside their political differences during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance ministers’ meeting… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3372059/aiib-keen-finance-projects-northern-metropolis-hong-kong-finance-chief-says

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Oct, 12:10

Israel said on Sunday all land crossings with the West Bank will be closed on the day of next week’s election, as it pledged a harder line on militancy after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in the territory. The announcement came a day after Israeli forces pushed into the occupied West Bank city of Hebron and displaced around 2,000 residents, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying, “they… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3372058/israel-widens-west-bank-crackdown-displacing-hebron-families-after-attack

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Oct, 12:08

Rasuwa, October 25 Authorities have sped up the process to install a Bailey bridge at Syafrubensi. The Bailey bridge would be a motorable facility. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and the local administration are coordinating to set up the bridge. Chief district officer Kamal Prasad Pande, and executive chief of NDRRMA, […] The post Authorities intensify… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/authorities-intensify-setting-up-bailey-bridge-at-syafrubensi.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Oct, 11:57

A municipal official uses ChatGPT to handle household and office tasks, a ride-hailing driver creates social media videos, and a bank employee cuts hours off data checks with AI tools. https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/10/25/from-induction-cookers-to-bank-records-nepalis-find-ways-to-use-ai

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 25 Oct, 11:51

Kathmandu, October 25 Australian left-handed batter Sam Heazlett will play for Kathmandu Gorkhas in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Heazlett played for Biratnagar Kings in the previous edition. He has switched teams this season and joined Kathmandu Gorkhas. Heazlett has performed well in Australian domestic cricket. On his first-class debut against […] The post Sam Heazlett… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sam-heazlett-to-play-for-kathmandu-gorkhas-in-npl.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 25 Oct, 11:12

About 1 million employees in Hong Kong will be allowed to move their entire Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) balance to a different provider once a year under the “full portability” arrangement, effective from December 21 for the first phase of implementation. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, which manages the city’s mandatory pension plans, said on Sunday that the “full portability”… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3372056/1-million-hong-kong-employees-get-full-portability-mpf-funds-december

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 25 Oct, 11:11