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A Renfe train collided with a stationary Iryo service after being cleared to proceed despite a red signal, with 80 people injured and investigators probing a possible communications failure. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/29/at-least-68-people-dead-in-spain-s-second-major-train-crash-this-year

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 29 Oct, 15:51

Kathmandu, October 29 Janakpur Bolts registered their first victory in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), defeating Kathmandu Gorkhas by eight wickets at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground. Chasing a target of 116, Janakpur reached 119 for two in 17.2 overs. Opening batter Moeen Ali led the chase with an unbeaten 58 […] The post Moeen Ali powers Janakpur Bolts to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/moeen-ali-powers-janakpur-bolts-to-comfortable-win-over-kathmandu-gorkhas.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 15:12

A flurry of meat seizures across Thailand and Vietnam has raised fears of animal-borne diseases devastating regional livestock populations and unsafe food ending up on consumers’ plates. Driven by rising energy and logistics costs, unscrupulous suppliers have targeted restaurants and wet markets desperate to protect margins by sourcing cheap, unregulated cuts – even those past their expiry date… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3372595/thailand-and-vietnam-meat-seizures-highlight-deepening-risk-unsafe-food-table

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 15:11

Kathmandu, October 29 The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose 31.54 points on Thursday to close at 2,695, its highest level since July 28. Market turnover also increased to Rs 8.55 billion, up from Rs 7.45 billion on Wednesday. The turnover was the highest since April 16, when shares worth Rs 9.31 billion were traded. […] The post NEPSE rises 31 points as turnover hits seven-month high… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepse-rises-31-points-as-turnover-hits-seven-month-high.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 15:10

While it is common for Chinese people to hold banquets for teachers upon graduation as a way of honouring them – a traditional value – in ancient China, students expressed their respect for teachers differently: by presenting them with vegetables. The tradition began in the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). On the first day of school, students wore blue gowns and brought their teachers wild vegetables… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3372585/why-students-ancient-china-honoured-teachers-gifting-wild-vegetables

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 15:08

Kathmandu, October 29 The Nepal Temporary Teachers and Employees Union has demanded the immediate enrolment of all teachers and employees working on temporary terms in the contribution-based Social Security Fund to ensure continuity of their employment. At a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday, the union called for the inclusion of relief-quota, contract and temporary […] The post Temporary… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/temporary-teachers-and-staff-demand-inclusion-in-social-security-fund.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 15:07

Beijing has promoted General Zhang Shengmin, the key player in the recent anti-corruption fight that cut deep into the military’s top leadership, to its top decision-making body, the Politburo. More to follow... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3372591/china-promotes-general-zhang-shengmin-politburo

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 15:06

मिति २०८३ साल कात्तिक ११ गते माननीय विज्ञान, प्रविधि तथा नवप्रवर्तन मन्त्री श्री महावीर पुनज्यूको उपस्थितिमा नेपालमा जडिबुटी तथा वनस्पति सम्बन्धि अनुसन्धानका विषयमा छलफल तथा अन्तरक्रिया कार्यक्रम सम्पन्न भयो। उक्त छलफल कार्यक्रममा विज्ञान, प्रविधि तथा नवप्रवर्तन मन्त्रालयका… — Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/jadibuti-tatha-wanaspati-sambandhi-anusandhanaka-wishayama-86409bc9

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 15:06

— Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/nepal-wigyan-prawidhi-tatha-nawaprawartan-pragya-0687a4a1

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 15:06

Kathmandu, October 29 Office-bearers and members of the newly elected Central Working Committee of the Nepali Congress have taken their oath of office following the party’s 15th general convention. Party President Gagan Kumar Thapa administered the oath to the newly elected office-bearers and central committee members at a ceremony organised by the Central Election Committee. […] The post Newly… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/newly-elected-nepali-congress-office-bearers-and-central-members-take-oath.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 15:03

Kathmandu, October 29 Nepal approved foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth Rs 16.23 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2083/84 BS. According to the Department of Industry, 422 industries were registered by the end of Ashoj, with investment commitments totalling the amount. In the same period of the previous fiscal year, […] The post Rs 16.23 billion in FDI… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/rs-16-23-billion-in-fdi-commitments-approved-in-first-quarter.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 15:00

Top European economic and finance officials are set to visit Beijing as they seek to persuade Chinese policymakers to let the yuan strengthen in order to help shrink a surging trade gap, the South China Morning Post reported exclusively. Maarten Verwey, the European Commission’s director general for economic and financial affairs, would lead a delegation to the Chinese capital in the week of… https://www.scmp.com/plus/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372579/eu-officials-push-yuan-appreciation-beijing-visits

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 14:12

Janakpurdham, October 29 Federal Minister for Physical Infrastructure Sunil Lamsal announced on social media on September 18 that construction of the Kamala Bridge, which connects Dhanusha and Siraha districts along the Postal Highway, had reached its final stage. After 15 years as a stalled project, work on the bridge had gathered pace, and it would […] The post For 15 years, Kamala Bridge has… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kamala-bridge-promise-fails.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 14:11

A South Korean special prosecutor on Thursday demanded the death penalty for ousted president Yoon Suk-yeol, ahead of an appeal court verdict on rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. The Seoul High Court has yet to set a date for a verdict on Yoon’s appeal of a life sentence handed down in February by the Seoul Central District Court. The court found that he… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3372576/south-korean-prosecutor-seeks-death-penalty-yoon-over-martial-law

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 14:10

Kathmandu, October 29 A complaint has been filed seeking an investigation into the academic certificates of engineer Hem Kaji Basnet. He was elected a central member from Koshi Province in the under-35 (open) category at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention. A candidate who lost at the convention filed the complaint with the Central Election […] The post Complaint filed against another… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/complaint-congress-central-member.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 14:09

Kathmandu, October 29 Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has said Nepal will give priority to the specific problems of the Himalayan region, climate-induced loss and damage, climate finance and climate justice at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). Speaking at the National Climate Summit 2026 in Kathmandu on Thursday, he said the impact of climate change […] The post Nepal to push for priority… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/himalayan-cop31-foreign-minister.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 14:08

Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones. One of Europe’s deadliest train disasters this century has raised fresh questions about safety on Spain’s rail network after the transport minister reported an “error” and “inexplicable… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372573/spain-begins-3-days-mourning-after-high-speed-train-disaster

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 14:07

Kathmandu, October 29 A parliamentary subcommittee has begun a preliminary study of allegations of irregularities in the procurement of uniforms for election police, with documents kept under CCTV surveillance to prevent misuse. The study began after the subcommittee received documents from Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal. A subcommittee member said the […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/parliamentary-subcommittee-reviews-police-uniform-procurement-documents-under-cctv-surveillance.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 14:01

October 29, Kathmandu One person died and the driver was injured when an auto-rickshaw met with an accident at Upper Mokhola in Bagchaur Municipality-10, Salyan. The auto-rickshaw, registration number Ra 1 Ha 6126, was travelling from Mokhola Bazaar towards Upper Mokhola on Thursday morning when it went out of control and fell about 55 metres […] The post One killed, driver injured in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/one-killed-driver-injured-in-auto-rickshaw-accident-in-salyan.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 13:59

Ancient ice discovered high in Tibet may be more than 128,000 years old, preserving an extraordinary record of Earth's climate that scientists previously thought had been lost. The discovery reveals a rare glimpse into the last ice age and could reshape our understanding of how glaciers survive dramatic changes in global climate. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261028232713.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 29 Oct, 13:55

Kathmandu, October 29 Inam Sapkota, who was arrested on allegations of acting as a middleman, has been found to have invoked the names of senior government officials, including Prime Minister Balen Shah and Chief Justice Dr Manoj Sharma. He also allegedly attempted to influence a case pending before the Supreme Court by messaging Justice Hari […] The post Chief Justice, Supreme Court judges… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/chief-justice-supreme-court-judges-mentioned-in-inam-sapkotas-message.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 13:53

More than 5,300 foreign tourists trekked the route during Dashain, 769 more than in the same period last year, as improving weather and repairs restored access. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/29/annapurna-circuit-sees-trekking-arrivals-rebound-after-floods

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 29 Oct, 13:52

CK Asset Holdings has suspended sales at its Yuen Long residential project Montage, days before it planned to begin marketing the development’s first homes. The developer confirmed the suspension to the South China Morning Post but declined to explain the abrupt decision, saying only that it reserved the right to pause or commence sales at any time. It dismissed market speculation that the… https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3372560/ck-asset-pauses-hong-kong-sales-launch-yuen-longs-montage-development

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 13:12

Indonesia’s communications minister has urged calm after a former Singaporean nominated member of parliament (NMP) suggested the city state could disrupt its neighbour’s internet access, arguing that any outage would cripple connectivity on both sides. Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said the government and public “need not be irritated” by comments from ex-NMP Calvin… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3372566/singapore-also-risk-indonesian-minister-urges-calm-over-internet-cable-jab

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 13:10

Arab states must reject Israeli hegemony and build a regional security framework independent of Washington. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/10/29/how-to-stop-the-us-israel-war-on-iran?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 29 Oct, 13:09

Kathmandu, October 29 The Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) has directed all its offices in Khumaltar to submit details of staff quarters and to vacate any that are being used without authorisation. NARC issued the directive to the concerned offices in a notice. The notice says the step follows a decision of the NARC management […] The post NARC moves to vacate unauthorised staff… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/narc-moves-to-vacate.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 29 Oct, 13:02

Shram Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has been touring districts of Karnali Province for the past few days. He has been posting videos and photos of his meetings and conversations with locals on Facebook. According to party secretary Tikaram Rai, Sampang is visiting as part of a campaign to install a suspension bridge in Humla. […] The post As the Shram Sanskriti Party turns aggressive in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/shram-sanskriti-party-aggressive.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 12:57

Kathmandu, October 29 IGP Dan Bahadur Karki has summoned DIGs from all seven provinces to Nepal Police Headquarters. Karki, who has called a meeting of the Police Coordination Committee (PCC), has also summoned the provincial DIGs. Police personnel holding ranks above DIG participate in PCC meetings. The meeting is scheduled for 2 pm, but the […] The post IGP summons DIGs from all seven provinces… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/igp-summons-digs-from-all-seven-provinces-to-police-headquarters.html

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

Kathmandu, October 29 A parliamentary subcommittee has begun a preliminary study into questions raised over the procurement of uniforms for election police, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force Nepal. At its meeting on Thursday, the subcommittee also finalised an internal working procedure, setting November 16 as the deadline for completing the preliminary study. “Details […] The post Police… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/police-submit-sack-of-documents-to-parliamentary-panel-probing-uniform-procurement.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 29 Oct, 12:11