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Kathmandu The government is set to provide grants worth up to Rs 35 million for film production under various categories to promote original films highlighting Nepal’s culture, history and tourism. The Ministry of Information and Communications has invited applications from interested individuals and organisations, which must be submitted within 21 days of the notice’s publication. […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-to-provide-rs-35-million-in-grants-for-film-production.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 15:56

Kathmandu, October 27 Nepal’s stock market rose marginally by 0.94 points on Tuesday, taking the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index to 2,630 points. Share prices of 136 companies increased, while those of 135 companies declined. Prices of eight companies remained unchanged. Market turnover increased to Rs 5.8 billion on Tuesday, up from Rs 4 billion […] The post NEPSE rises as hydropower stocks… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepse-rises-as-hydropower-stocks-lead-gains-and-turnover-increases.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 15:52

The Department of Foreign Employment warns of banking and travel restrictions for those who fail to report, as it investigates Malaysia’s selection of 25 Nepali recruitment agencies. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/nepal-gives-owners-of-25-malaysia-selected-agencies-35-days-to-report

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 15:52

Kathmandu, October 27 The 19th Chrysanthemum Flower Competition and Exhibition will be held in Lalitpur from October 29 to November 2. The Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) announced at a press conference in Kathmandu on Tuesday that the exhibition would take place at Jawalakhel Football Ground in Lalitpur from October 29 to November 2, targeting the […] The post 19th Chrysanthemum Flower… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/19th-chrysanthemum-flower-competition-and-exhibition-to-begin-on-october-29.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 15:49

Siraha, October 27 The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against six people, including former Golbazar mayor Devnath Sah Teli, in Siraha district. The anti-graft body has filed the case against Teli, Deputy Mayor Resham Kumari Thapa, former chief administrative officer Shridhar KC, acting chief administrative officer […] The post CIAA files… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/ciaa-files-corruption-case-against-6-including-former-golbazar-mayor.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 15:46

Scientists have created one of the largest and most detailed simulations of the early universe ever made, offering an extraordinary new glimpse into the cosmos shortly after the Big Bang. Called Lumina, the groundbreaking simulation recreates the universe’s first 2 billion years, showing how dark matter, gas, and radiation interacted to give rise to the earliest stars, galaxies, and black holes. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261026225600.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 27 Oct, 15:33

Ranjha (Banke), October 27 Two months after the Bhotekoshi flood, relatives of those who went missing in the disaster are still waiting for DNA test results. Anlal Rokaya of Thapuwa in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-20 said he had spent the past two months without receiving any information about the DNA test results of his family members […] The post 2 months after Bhotekoshi flood, relatives… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/2-months-after-bhotekoshi-flood-relatives-still-await-dna-reports-of-missing-family-members.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 27 Oct, 15:12

French football superstar Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by a string of major Chinese brands including the dairy giant Mengniu, amid intense backlash over an alleged offensive remark about China. “Mengniu firmly opposes and has zero tolerance for any words or actions that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people,” Mengniu said in a statement on Tuesday, as the firm announced it was immediately… https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3372298/football-star-kylian-mbappe-faces-huge-china-backlash-over-unacceptable-remark

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 15:11

A restaurant in Shunde, Guangdong, is turning heads online with a bizarre new dessert: egg tarts topped with crispy water beetles that look exactly like gigantic cockroaches. Shunde is a city known for its Cantonese cuisine and recognised as a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy. In early October, it introduced a new “water roach egg tart”, priced at 28 yuan (US$4) for three. Images of the… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3372291/china-eatery-creates-egg-tarts-topped-giant-cockroaches-drawing-widespread-curiosity

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 15:10

Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton shine for Golden State as Angel Reese's Atlanta team was stifled by a strong defence. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/27/wnba-finals-valkyries-beat-dream-to-reach-the-brink-of-their-first-title?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 15:09

Kathmandu, October 27 The Election Commission has sent a proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs to introduce inter-district voting and external voting arrangements for upcoming elections, potentially allowing citizens to cast their ballots from outside their home districts or from abroad. Election Commissioner Guru Prasad Wagle said the commission had first submitted a preliminary […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/election-commission-external-voting.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 27 Oct, 15:00

Gorkha, October 27 Local residents in Gorkha district have worked for two weeks to restore access to settlements isolated by the devastating Budhigandaki River floods, reopening routes and building temporary bridges to reconnect communities. The floods on October 11, triggered after an avalanche blocked the Ungilung Stream, caused extensive damage to infrastructure in the lower […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/locals-restore-tsum-valley.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 27 Oct, 14:57

Losing the toss and batting first, Chitwan Rhinos managed 157/3 in the first innings on the back of Dawid Malan’s 70 off 50. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/27/biratnagar-kings-need-158-to-win

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 27 Oct, 14:52

A reported $25,000 clearance demand has disrupted team plans, leaving franchises uncertain about the availability of seven Pakistani players signed for the tournament. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/27/how-pakistan-s-noc-rules-are-affecting-the-nepal-premier-league

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 27 Oct, 14:51

With the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) underway, cricket has become a talking point in political circles, with Prime Minister Balen Shah and leaders of major political parties taking to social media to wish the tournament success. From Rabi Lamichhane, chair of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), to Gagan Kumar Thapa, […] The post NPL fever spills into politics as top… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/npl-fever-spills-into-politics.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 27 Oct, 14:12

A captain whose cruise liner collided with container ships in strong winds is being investigated by German police. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/27/cruise-ship-crashes-into-two-container-ships-during-storm?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 14:11

Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has launched KS Mitra, an AI-based customer support and complaint management system, with the aim of providing customers with faster, easier and more effective service. The bank said customers can make account inquiries, banking requests and complaint-related queries through the “Ask Mitra” icon available on the bank’s official website, by email […] The post Kamana Sewa… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kamana-sewa-bank-ks-mitra.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 14:10

Kathmandu, October 27 Dawid Malan’s half-century helped Chitwan Rhinos post 157 for three in 20 overs against Biratnagar Kings in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Tuesday. After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Chitwan set Biratnagar a target of 158 […] The post NPL 3: Dawid Malan’s half-century helps Chitwan… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/npl-chitwan-target-biratnagar.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 27 Oct, 14:09

Israelis vote as Netanyahu faces Gadi Eisenkot amid divisions over the wars in Gaza and Iran and growing isolation. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/27/israelis-begin-voting-as-netanyahu-fights-for-political-survival?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 14:08

Israel faces what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c574p31l1l2no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 14:07

Kathmandu, October 27 Nepal Infrastructure Bank (NIFRA) has published its unaudited financial statements for the first quarter of the current fiscal year. According to them, the bank’s net profit has fallen 20 percent compared with the same period last fiscal year. In the first three months of the current fiscal year, the bank earned a […] The post NIFRA’s profit drops 20 percent appeared first… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nifras-profit-drops-20-percent.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 14:03

Kathmandu, October 27 Standard Chartered Bank has announced a dividend for its shareholders. The bank’s board of directors has decided to give shareholders a cash dividend of 16 percent of paid-up capital. The bank said the dividend will be distributed after approval from the central bank (Nepal Rastra Bank) and passage by the upcoming annual […] The post Standard Chartered Bank announces… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/standard-chartered-announces-dividend.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 14:01

Kathmandu, October 27 The Nepal Super League (NSL) has clarified that it has not given permission to run or form any other league in Nepali football. Refuting recent news reports, the NSL made the claim in a press release on Tuesday (October 27). The release, issued by NSL managing director Shreyans Karki, asserts that the […] The post NSL states it has not permitted any other league to operate… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nsl-states-it-has-not-permitted.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 27 Oct, 13:53

Voters weigh the fallout from the October 7 attacks, years of war and Israel’s growing international isolation as Netanyahu faces a tight race and an uncertain path to forming a government. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/netanyahu-s-political-survival-on-the-line-as-israel-votes

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 27 Oct, 13:52

The embassy in Riyadh calls for vigilance and warns against sharing unverified reports as missile and drone threats persist. https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/10/27/nepalis-in-saudi-arabia-urged-to-follow-security-alerts-amid-drone-attacks

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 13:51

The UN fund has provisionally set aside 21.6 million for Nepal after the Rasuwa disaster, marking a first while covering less than 0.5 percent of the country’s estimated $4.7 billion recovery and reconstruction needs. https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/10/27/nepal-s-historic-loss-and-damage-allocation-falls-short-of-its-needs

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 27 Oct, 13:50

Kathmandu, October 27 The third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) can be watched live in HD quality through DishHome DTH and IPTV. Active DishHome DTH and IPTV customers can watch NPL matches at no extra cost on Himalaya Sports, Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 2. Customers’ subscriptions must be active […] The post NPL Season 3 can be watched in HD on DishHome at no extra cost… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/npl-season-3-dishhome.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 27 Oct, 13:12

The ceasefire in Oleshky, announced by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck20wjnv3w0jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 27 Oct, 13:11

Kathmandu, October 27 Apple will replace its foldable smartphone, the “iPhone Duo,” after screen problems appeared within days of going on sale. The long-awaited smartphone is being seen as the biggest change to the iPhone’s design in about 20 years. Photos showing screen problems on the foldable phone, which costs about Rs 300,000, have surfaced […] The post Apple to replace foldable iPhones… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/apple-to-replace-foldable-iphones.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 27 Oct, 13:10