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Birgunj, October 28 The Birgunj Customs Office collected Rs 26.7258 billion in revenue in Ashoj, exceeding its target for the month. The office had set a revenue collection target of Rs 26.46 billion for Ashoj. Chief Customs Administrator Krishna Prasad Mainali said the office collected Rs 2.29 billion in revenue from fuel imports alone during […] The post Birgunj customs office collects revenue… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/birgunj-customs-office-collects-revenue-above-monthly-target.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 28 Oct, 13:09

Bhojpur, October 28 Farmers in Bhojpur are struggling to find workers to harvest and store rice as young people increasingly leave villages for foreign employment and cities. A shortage of agricultural labour has made it difficult for farmers to bring in their ripe paddy on time. Farmers who have worked hard throughout the year to […] The post Bhojpur farmers struggle to find labourers for rice… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bhojpur-farmers-struggle-to-find-labourers-for-rice-harvesting.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 13:08

Kathmandu, October 28 The Gas Dealers Federation Nepal has welcomed a directive from Nepal Oil Corporation. The directive requires VAT bills to be issued for the sale and distribution of LP gas. The federation stated on Wednesday. It said the corporation’s step is very welcome. On October 26, the corporation’s LP Gas and Aviation Department […] The post Federation urges gas dealers to issue VAT… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gas-dealers-to-issue-vat-bills.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 28 Oct, 13:04

Kathmandu, October 28 The District Police Range, Kathmandu, conducted a sweep operation and arrested 92 individuals within a 24-hour period. SP Dan Bahadur Thapa, spokesperson for the Range, stated that the 92 individuals were arrested from various locations across Kathmandu. Those arrested include 84 men and 8 women. The police stated that this action was […] The post 92 people arrested in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/92-people-arrested.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 13:02

Kathmandu, October 28 The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has submitted an organisational audit report identifying widespread internal disputes and organisational weaknesses in its Madhesh Province structure, concluding that both provincial and local leaders bear responsibility for the failure to hold party conventions in most districts. The audit committee, coordinated by party Joint General… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rsp-audit-organisational-dispute.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 28 Oct, 13:00

Kathmandu, October 28 A theft has taken place in the rented room of Nepali Congress MP Sita Thapaliya (Urmila). Police have arrested four Indians on charges of theft. A team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office arrested Bikash Podar (25), Lalu Podar (33) and Bina Devi (46). Police said Bina and Bikash are mother […] The post Theft in Congress MP’s room appeared first on… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/theft-in-congress-mps-room.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 12:12

Kathmandu, October 28 The Nepal Red Cross Society has made a special appeal to the public to donate blood. The appeal comes as blood donation programmes at the Central Blood Transfusion Service were suspended during the extended public holiday for Dashain, Nepal’s major festival, while demand for blood for patients receiving hospital treatment continues to […] The post Nepal Red Cross urges… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-red-cross-urges-public-to-donate-blood-amid-shortage.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 12:11

Chitwan, October 28 The number of tourists visiting Chitwan National Park rose during Dashain. According to the park, 20,087 tourists visited it from Ghatasthapana to the full moon on October 25. The park collected Rs 17,344,650 in revenue from them in this period. Park Conservation Officer Ganesh Prasad Tiwari gave the breakdown. During Dashain, 11,891 […] The post 20,000 tourists visit Chitwan… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/20000-tourists-visit-chitwan.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 28 Oct, 12:10

Malaysia will still lose tens of billions of ringgit to the 1MDB scandal even after further overseas asset recoveries, its second finance minister said on Wednesday, as disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak prepares to move to house arrest. Najib has been imprisoned since 2022 following his conviction for corruption and money laundering tied to SRC International, a former subsidiary of… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3372408/malaysia-still-deep-1mdb-red-najib-heads-home

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Oct, 12:09

London, October 28 International students seeking to study at universities in the United Kingdom will have to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover their living expenses. The UK Home Office is increasing the financial requirements for international students applying for student visas from November 30. Applicants studying in London or elsewhere in the […] The post UK raises student… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/uk-raises-student-visa-living-cost-requirements-from-november-30.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 28 Oct, 12:08

Kathmandu, October 28 An Indian national has been arrested with 68 kilograms and 244 grams of silver from Thankot in Chandragiri Municipality-7. The man arrested is 19-year-old Aman Saraf of Raxaul, Bihar. A team from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office arrested him. Police received information that he had smuggled finished silver jewellery into the […] The post Indian national… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/arrested-with-68-kg-of-silver.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 12:07

Kathmandu, October 28 Brigadier General Purna Bahadur Khatri of the Nepali Army has been promoted to the rank of Major General. Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel conferred the new rank insignia upon Khatri. The insignia was presented on Wednesday at the Army Headquarters (Jangi Adda) to Khatri, whose promotion was approved by a […] The post Purna Bahadur Khatri promoted to Major General… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/purna-bahadur-khatri-promoted.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 12:07

Mustang, October 28 The District Administration Office and Lomanthang Rural Municipality have urged people to avoid trekking in high-altitude areas from October 29 to 31 due to the possibility of adverse weather conditions. In a notice, the District Administration Office said most parts of Gandaki Province are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied […] The post Mustang… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/mustang-administration-urges-trekkers-to-avoid-high-altitude-areas-for-3-days.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 12:06

Kathmandu, October 28 A man who escaped from Nakkhu Prison in Lalitpur during the Gen Z protest has been arrested. The man arrested is 23-year-old Nikhil Nepali. A team from the Police Circle, Balaju, arrested him. He was facing a vehicular homicide case. The Kathmandu District Court had sent him to prison for pre-trial detention. […] The post Man who escaped from Nakkhu Prison during Gen Z… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gen-z-protest-arrested.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 12:06

Hong Kong’s government-owned postal service reported a record operating deficit of HK$905 million (US$115 million) in 2025-26, its ninth straight annual loss. In its annual report published on Wednesday, Hongkong Post said the past year showed its “resilience and adaptability” despite a volatile economic environment and an escalating geopolitical situation. “The emergence of protectionism,… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372405/hongkong-post-reports-record-hk905-million-deficit-ninth-year-losses

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Oct, 12:05

Kathmandu, October 28 Two people have been arrested with marijuana that reached Kathmandu from the United States by courier. The two arrested are Indian nationals. They are 23-year-old Bhawar Singh and 33-year-old Bandit Patel. A team from the Narcotics Control Bureau, Kotheshwor, arrested them. Bureau DSP Jeevan Niraula said the marijuana weighed 1 kilogram and […] The post Two arrested with… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/marijuana-sent-from-the-us.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 12:04

El-Sisi’s announcement that he will not run for a fourth term may signal a new leadership arrangement. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/28/the-next-phase-of-military-rule-in-egypt-is-here?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 28 Oct, 12:03

Kathmandu, October 28 A majority of members of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) will open the ANFA headquarters. Eleven executive committee members, including the senior vice-president, made a written demand for a meeting. The president did not call one. They are now preparing to hold the meeting themselves. Article 31(2) of the ANFA statute […] The post Majority members to unlock ANFA… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/majority-members-to-unlock-anfa.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 28 Oct, 12:01

Kathmandu, October 28 Nepal’s floriculture industry has grown into a major commercial agricultural sector, with investments exceeding Rs 11.5 billion and more than 62,500 people employed directly and indirectly. However, the industry continues to depend heavily on imports, with the value of flower and flower-related product imports nearly 22 times higher than exports. According to […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepals-flower-imports-more-than-production.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 28 Oct, 11:55

Kathmandu, October 28 Two Pakistani players of Janakpur Bolts, Iftikhar Ahmed and Hunain Shah, will return home. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shown no sign that it will give permission. Janakpur will wait for the PCB’s final answer until Thursday. After that, it plans to send the players back. Janakpur Bolts Chief Executive Officer […] The post Iftikhar and Hunain Shah to return as… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/iftikhar-and-hunain-shah-to-return.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 28 Oct, 11:54

Dhangadhi, October 28 Police in Kailali have seized a pickup vehicle carrying goods worth more than Rs 950,000 that were brought from India without paying customs duties and arrested its driver. According to police, the goods were found during a security check at LN Chowk in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-1 on Tuesday evening. The pickup vehicle, […] The post Police arrest pickup driver with… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/police-arrest-pickup-driver-with-smuggled-goods-worth-rs-968769-in-dhangadhi.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 11:54

The approval includes 50 MBBS places, clearing the way for medical education to begin at the university in Sudurpashchim this academic year. https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/10/28/dasharath-chand-university-of-health-sciences-gets-90-seats-across-four-medical-programmes

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 28 Oct, 11:52

His departure came after he missed a court deadline to surrender his passports in a money-laundering probe, threatening to further strain ties between Washington and Brasília. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/flavio-bolsonaro-and-family-to-receive-us-visas-after-leaving-brazil-state-department-says

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 28 Oct, 11:51

Kathmandu, October 28 Sri Lankan all-rounder Tharindu Rathnayake will play for the Sudurpaschim Royals in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Rathnayake is 30 years old. He is a left-handed batter. He can bowl right-arm off-spin and left-arm spin. Because he can bowl with both hands, he is known as a bowler […] The post Sri Lankan all-rounder Tharindu Rathnayake signs with… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tharindu-rathnayake-sudurpaschim.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 28 Oct, 11:12

Surkhet, October 28 The Karnali provincial government has allocated Rs 6 million to operate air services in the province’s Himalayan districts, but the process of ensuring regular flights has yet to be finalised. As the provincial government prepares to formulate and implement procedures for operating the service, it has intensified discussions with the Civil Aviation […] The post Karnali Chief… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/karnali-chief-minister-holds-talks-with-federal-agencies-to-ensure-regular-air-services.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 28 Oct, 11:11

Kathmandu, October 28 Nepali citizens from other districts can now get a copy of their citizenship certificate from Kathmandu Valley. The Kathmandu District Administration Office has made this arrangement. It aims to make the service easier for citizens who need a copy. The arrangement follows Point 21 of the government’s 100-point governance reform agenda. It […] The post Citizens from all… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/citizenship-copies-kathmandu-valley.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 28 Oct, 11:10

Kathmandu, October 28 Commercial flower farmers in Jhapa have urged the authorities to prioritise locally grown marigolds in domestic markets and take measures to prevent imported flowers from undermining local production. The farmers have called for restrictions on flower imports from India, saying locally grown marigolds are being left unsold and going to waste in […] The post Jhapa flower… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/restrict-import-indian-marigolds.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 28 Oct, 11:09

Kathmandu, October 28 The Nepalese Doctors Association UK (NDA UK) has handed over a surgical skills training device, the “laparoscopic endotrainer,” to four health institutions in Nepal. The equipment was provided in coordination with the Rotary Club of Kashthamandap. The recipients are the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, […] The post Surgical… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/surgical-training-equipment-donated.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 28 Oct, 11:08

Tehrathum, October 28 There was a time when farmers in the villages of Tehrathum were busy planting millet from Ashadh and Shrawan through the first week of Bhadra. Fields and farms were bustling with agricultural labourers and villagers helping one another through the traditional parma system of exchanging labour. Villagers who gathered to plant millet […] The post Millet farming declines in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/millet-farming-declines-in-tehrathum-as-demand-grows-for-new-food-products.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 28 Oct, 11:07