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Kathmandu, October 29 Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Khagendra Sunar was absent from a parliamentary subcommittee meeting on Thursday after his party barred him from attending public and formal events pending an investigation into an audio recording allegedly containing offensive language and threats directed at a woman. The party is investigating Sunar over the audio […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/khagendra-sunar-absent-from-parliamentary-subcommittee-meeting.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 12:09

This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. The Hong Kong government is set to release what is expected to be a deeply scathing report by an independent committee probing the city’s deadliest blaze in decades, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu holding a press conference alongside top officials to outline the administration’s consequent… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372542/tai-po-fire-inquiry-hard-hitting-report-tragedy-set-be-released

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 12:08

The Serbian student mobilisation chose a political strategy that ensured its success where others had failed. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/29/what-european-students-can-learn-from-their-serbian-peers?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 12:07

Salyan, October 29 Residents of many settlements in Bagchaur and Siddha Kumakh in Salyan, who once spent hours walking to fetch water, waiting in queues at communal water sources and sometimes waking up at midnight to collect water, are experiencing a gradual transformation in their daily lives as drinking water taps reach their homes. With […] The post Household water taps transform lives in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/household-water-taps-transform-lives-in-salyans-bagchaur-and-siddha-kumakh.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 12:06

As protests over living costs and programme cuts spread across Europe, under-35s hold 2.8%t of household wealth. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/29/europes-wealth-gap-older-households-eight-times-richer-than-young-ones?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 12:05

Kathmandu, October 29 The Nepali Congress is preparing to launch a month-long nationwide outreach campaign in Mangsir to understand why millions of voters have turned away from the party and rebuild public trust ahead of the next local elections. The party received 2,715,225 proportional representation votes in the 2022 House of Representatives election. In the […] The post Nepali Congress plans… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-congress-nationwide-campaign.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 12:00

Kathmandu, October 29 The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has said that energy drinks produced in Nepal are safe. In a notice, the department said it is committed to protecting human health and consumer interests. It added that the caffeine content in domestic products is within international safety standards. According to the department, […] The post Caffeine content in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/energy-drinks-within-safe.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 11:56

Israeli markets slump as Netanyahu’s bloc outperforms election forecasts but falls short of a majority, raising uncertainty over government formation and the prospect of another election. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/29/israeli-stocks-fall-shekel-weakens-as-netanyahu-bloc-beats-election-forecasts

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 29 Oct, 11:52

Kathmandu, October 29 The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has urged aviation service providers and airport operators to adopt precautionary measures to minimise potential risks from powerful Cyclone Arnab, which is forecast to reach the coastal areas around Visakhapatnam and Andhra Pradesh in India. CAAN issued a safety circular on October 28, asking airlines, […] The post CAAN issues… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/caan-issues-aviation-safety-alert-over-potential-impact-of-cyclone-arnab.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 11:12

Kathmandu, October 29 Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki has called a meeting of the Police Policy Coordination Committee (PCC). According to a senior police source, the meeting will be held at the Nepal Police Headquarters under Karki’s leadership at 2 pm. The PCC meets to discuss policy matters and make decisions on […] The post IGP Dan Bahadur Karki calls Police Policy… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/igp-dan-bahadur-karki-calls-police-policy-coordination-committee-meeting.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 11:11

Siraha, October 29 Armed Police Force Nepal (APF) has seized more than 152 kg of marijuana from the border area at Jhanjhpatti in Nawarajpur Rural Municipality-5, Siraha. The marijuana was seized while being transported from Nepal to India. According to the APF, a seven-member motorcycle patrol team led by an assistant sub-inspector from the Border […] The post 152 kg of marijuana seized from… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/152-kg-of-marijuana-seized-from-jhanjhpatti-in-siraha.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 11:10

North Korea fired “around a dozen” short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul’s defence ministry said, less than a week after South Korea proposed talks over a growing border row. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said its military detected “around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles fired from the Wonsan area of North Korea towards the East Sea”, the body of water… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3372537/north-korea-fires-missile-barrage-days-after-rejecting-souths-border-talks

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 11:09

Tanahun, October 29 Development projects operating or under construction in Tanahun have been permitted to use a total of 718.58 hectares of forest land for hydropower projects, electricity transmission lines, a cable car, a resort and other infrastructure. According to the Division Forest Office, the Tanahun Hydropower Project has received permission to use the largest […] The post Tanahun… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tanahun-development-projects-permitted-to-use-718-hectares-of-forest-land.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 11:08

At least one senior official will take the rap for the deadly Tai Po fire as part of a set of “bold, comprehensive and far-reaching reforms” the Hong Kong government will announce on Thursday afternoon, sources have told the South China Morning Post. The official’s expected resignation would be part of the political accountability that the government hoped to underscore along with major reforms… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3372536/least-1-senior-official-take-rap-deadly-tai-po-fire-part-bold-reforms

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 11:07

Complacency about rising far-right movements and renewed pressure on Ukraine could be the result. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/29/why-a-democratic-win-in-us-midterms-could-adversely-affect-europe?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 11:06

Kathmandu, October 29 The parliamentary Hearing Committee has yet to receive additional information requested from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Jigyan Kumar Thapa, the proposed ambassador to Japan, leaving its decision on his appointment pending. “We had sought additional details from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but they have not yet been provided,” said […] The post Japan… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/japan-ambassador-nominees-fate-hinges-on-foreign-ministry.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 11:03

Kathmandu, October 29 The price of gold rose slightly on Thursday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold went up by Rs 300 per tola today. Gold, which was traded at Rs 283,200 per tola the previous day, is now priced at Rs 283,500. Silver, on the other hand, fell […] The post Gold price rises, silver falls appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gold-price-rises-silver-falls.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 11:02

Kathmandu, October 29 The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has received more applications from aspiring candidates for executive positions in local governments than for ward-level posts, with party leaders reporting particularly strong interest in mayoral and rural municipality chairperson positions. The party opened applications for aspiring rural municipality candidates on August 17 and for… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rsp-interest-chief-posts-election.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 11:00

Chitwan, October 29 Applicants seeking driving licences in Chitwan and neighbouring districts have been facing difficulties after written and practical driving tests were suspended for nearly three months following a Supreme Court order. The tests have remained suspended since July 26 after the court ordered a halt to services at a private trial centre in […] The post Driving licence tests halted… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/driving-licence-test-chitwan-stop.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 10:53

More than 180,000 people were evacuated in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as the storm weakened after making landfall, disrupting flights and triggering heavy rain across several states. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/29/cyclone-arnab-kills-seven-in-andhra-pradesh-as-heavy-rain-hits-eastern-india

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 29 Oct, 10:52

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a teenager with triad links to eight years in prison for splashing corrosive liquid on a Singaporean tourist last year in return for a promised payment of HK$10,000 (US$1,280). Mr Justice Andrew Chan Hing-wai of the High Court said on Thursday that defendant Anson Kew, 19, had caused a “lifelong impact” on Jiang Wen, 36, who suffered second-degree burns in the… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372525/hong-kong-teen-jailed-8-years-acid-attack-singaporean-tourist

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 10:12

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defence official said Wednesday, the latest in a series of generals to be ousted and one that comes even as President Donald Trump is weighing renewed strikes on Iran in the eight-month-long war. US Army Lieutentant General Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372530/hegseth-fires-pentagons-top-military-planner-trump-weighs-new-iran-strikes

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 10:11

The US’ Muslim-majority Middle Eastern allies have accelerated talks with Tehran over a new regional security framework amid fears of further blowback from the Iran war. Saudi Arabia directly entered the diplomatic fray for the first time on Monday, sending the king’s younger son, Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, to Tehran for face-to-face talks with Iran’s top security official Mohsin… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3372527/why-us-allies-middle-east-are-accelerating-direct-talks-iran

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 10:10

Surkhet, October 29 Rain and snowfall are likely in various parts of the country, including the mountain districts of Karnali Province, due to the influence of Cyclone Arnab and westerly winds. The public has been urged to remain cautious. The Weather and Climate Science Office in Surkhet has asked people to take precautions, saying that […] The post Rain and snowfall likely in Karnali’s mountain… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rain-and-snowfall-likely-in-karnalis.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 10:08

Butwal, October 29 Students at Lumbini Buddhist University have raised concerns about their academic and professional futures after receiving transcripts that list a different faculty from the one under which they enrolled and studied. The university has placed engineering, management, tourism and several other professional programmes under the Faculty of Applied Buddhist Studies, following a […]… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/lumbini-buddhist-university-faculty-reclassification.html

Education · DigiEduNepal @digiedunepal · 29 Oct, 10:05

The murder of 22-year-old Rajendra Paudel in Kaski has become a vivid example of how far intoxication, a moment of anger and a minor argument can go. A group of young men were drinking together for fun. The dispute that grew out of it, and the revenge that followed, cost Rajendra of Machhapuchchhre Rural Municipality-7 […] The post Dhampus murder case: The result of alcohol-fuelled agitation and… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/dhampus-murder-case-alcohol.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 10:00

The system is forecast to bring rain from Thursday afternoon, with heavy downpours possible overnight and on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/10/29/rain-expected-across-nepal-on-thursday-as-cyclone-weakens

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 09:52

APOD Science APOD APOD: 29 October 2026 – The… 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. The Horns […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-29-october-2026-the-horns-of-venus/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 29 Oct, 09:50

The first named storm of the North Indian Ocean’s cyclone season made landfall along the coast of Andhra Pradesh. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/arnab-strikes-india/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 29 Oct, 09:46