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Rain and snowfall are expected across much of the country on Friday, with heavy precipitation possible in some areas overnight. https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/10/30/cyclone-arnab-s-impact-on-nepal-to-ease-from-saturday-afternoon

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 30 Oct, 11:52

Karnali, October 30 Karnali Province collected Rs 41.76 million in revenue from the export of medicinal herbs in the last fiscal year. According to the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment of the Karnali provincial government, the province generated Rs 41,768,999 in revenue from the sale of 58 species of medicinal herbs. Jhyaau (lichen), […] The post Karnali collects Rs 41.76… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/karnali-collects-rs-41-76-million-in-revenue-from-medicinal-herb-exports.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 30 Oct, 11:12

Kathmandu, October 30 Nepal has put forward four major proposals to the international community to combat the effects of climate change and manage cross-border risks. It presented them at a high-level regional dialogue titled “From Sagarmatha to the Sea,” held at the headquarters of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the […] The post Nepal’s four proposals to combat… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/climate-change-supported-53-countries.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 30 Oct, 11:11

The Communist Party of China has pledged to vigorously crack down on the “unwritten rules” that enable corruption in the party, deepening its long-running campaign to keep officials in line. At a Friday press conference, senior officials described the important takeaways from the 20th Central Committee’s Fifth Plenum, which concluded the day before. They underscored President Xi Jinping’s… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3372686/unwritten-rules-become-newest-target-communist-partys-war-corruption

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 30 Oct, 11:10

Kathmandu, October 30 A sudden major flood struck Bhutan last night, raising suspicions of a possible glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF). The flood swept away the entire Tsachu area in Gasa district. The swollen Mo Chhu River also damaged a solar irrigation system in Punakha district. The sudden flood, carrying debris, washed away a section […] The post Flash flood causes damage in Bhutan,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/flash-flood-causes-damage-in-bhutan-glacial-lake-outburst-suspected.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 30 Oct, 11:09

The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has made a U-turn midway through her murder trial and pleaded guilty to the illegal disposal of her body. As the High Court trial entered its fifth week before a nine-member jury, Kwong Kau made a stunning reversal on Friday and admitted to the charge he initially refuted. The 68-year-old retired police sergeant stands… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372683/abby-chois-ex-father-law-pleads-guilty-illegal-disposal-her-body-stark-u-turn

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 30 Oct, 11:08

Kathmandu Nepali feature film Gaunthali has won the Best Foreign Cinema award at the World Film Festival in Cannes, France. The film received the award at the festival, which is held monthly and annually in France. The World Film Festival in Cannes is also known as Remember the Future, and the festival is organised in […] The post ‘Gaunthali’ wins Best Foreign Cinema award at World Film Festival… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gaunthali-wins-best-foreign-cinema-award-at-world-film-festival.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 30 Oct, 11:07

Kathmandu, October 30 Persistent rainfall since Thursday night, triggered by the effects of Cyclone Arnab in the Bay of Bengal, has disrupted daily life in the Kathmandu Valley and several other parts of Nepal. Government and private-sector employees, as well as daily wage workers, have been affected by the rain. People who had to venture […] The post Cyclone Arnab brings persistent rain to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/cyclone-arnab-brings-persistent-rain-to-kathmandu-valley-disrupting-daily-life.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 30 Oct, 11:06

France’s interior minister has warned of a “very high risk of public disorder” and announced the deployment of around 70,000 police officers for a new wave of protests this weekend. France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living and inequality, with nationwide demonstrations on October 17 degenerating into some of the country’s worst rioting in years. The Yellow Vest… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3372682/france-alert-70000-police-mobilised-halloween-protests

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 30 Oct, 11:05

Kathmandu, October 30 With Tihar just a week to 10 days away, the festive mood has already spread from cities to villages across Nepal. Alongside colourful lights and the fragrance of marigolds and globe amaranths, one of the festival’s most familiar traditions is the exchange of bhai masala — packets of dry fruits and nuts […] The post Nepal imports over Rs 3 billion worth of dry fruits ahead of… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/imports-billion-worth-dry-fruits.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 30 Oct, 11:00

Kathmandu, October 30 The price of gold has fallen by Rs 3,200 per tola on Friday. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association has set today’s price of gold at Rs 280,300 per tola. Gold was traded at Rs 283,500 per tola the previous day. The price of silver has also fallen by […] The post Gold price drops by Rs 3,200 appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gold-price-drops-by-rs-3200.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 30 Oct, 10:55

A flood caused by the Shintaphu glacial lake bursting its banks has washed ​away infrastructure at the Gasa Tshachu natural hot ‌springs in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, media reports said on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/30/bhutan-glacial-lake-outburst-triggers-flood-no-injuries-reported

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 30 Oct, 10:52

Kathmandu, Oct 30: The Nepali Embassy in Brussels, in collaboration with the embassies of Bhutan, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, organized a second edition of joint tourism promotion event 'From Himalayan Peaks to Coastal Shores' in Brussels on Thursday. T'he event brought… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/joint-tourism-promotional-programme-in-brussels-guests-df545549

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 30 Oct, 10:46

ताप्लेजुङ, १३ कात्तिकः बङ्गालको खाडीमा विकसित चक्रवात ‘अर्नब’ का कारण हिमाली क्षेत्रको मौसम प्रतिकूल भएपछि कञ्चनजङ्घा क्षेत्रको भ्रमणमा निस्किएका २५० आन्तरिक तथा बाह्य पर्यटक बीचबाटोमा रोकिएका छन् । उच्च भेगमा हिमपात र तल्लो क्षेत्रमा सिमसिम पानीसँगै चिसो बढेपछि बेसक्याम्पतर्फ… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/arnab-ko-prabhawah-kanychanajanggha-kshetrama-paryatakako-d5e7ff9d

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 30 Oct, 10:40

ऊर्जा, जलस्रोत तथा सिँचाइमन्त्री बिराजभक्त श्रेष्ठले हिमाली क्षेत्रमा जलवायु परिवर्तनका कारण उत्पन्न सङ्कट कुनै एक देशको भौगोलिक सीमाभित्र मात्र सीमित नरहने बताउनुभएको छ । संयुक्त राष्ट्रसङ्घीय एसिया तथा प्रशान्त क्षेत्रका लागि आर्थिक तथा सामाजिक आयोग (युएनइस्क्याप) र नेपाल… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/himali-sangkat-samadhanaka-lagi-nepalaka-char-prastaw-53-1ccb6cac

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 30 Oct, 10:40

सरकारले नागरिकता प्रमाणपत्रसम्बन्धी सेवा प्रवाहलाई सहज र प्रविधिमैत्री बनाउने उद्देश्यले नेपाल नागरिकता (पाँचौँ संशोधन) नियमावली, २०८३ जारी गरेको छ । गृह मन्त्रालयले बिहीबार जारी गरेको संशोधित नियमावलीले नागरिकता प्रमाणपत्रको प्रतिलिपि लिन, अभिलेख व्यवस्थापन गर्न तथा… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/nagarikata-pramanapatrako-pratilipi-ab-anya-jillabat-pani-ee51751b

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 30 Oct, 10:40

Hong Kong officials’ apology over the deadly Tai Po blaze nearly a year ago came too late, residents of the fire-ravaged estate have said, as they urged authorities to learn from the disaster and pursue long-term reforms. Several Wang Fuk Court residents also said on Thursday the resignation of housing minister Winnie Ho Wing-yin could not answer for cross-departmental failings, adding that… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372622/why-did-it-take-11-months-apology-too-late-some-tai-po-fire-survivors

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 30 Oct, 10:12

Nobel winner returns to Venezuela from exile, urging elections and criticising a controversial US oil deal with Caracas. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/30/machado-lauds-trump-for-freedom-floodgate-urges-2027-elections?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 30 Oct, 10:11

A US district judge sided with 25 states and the District of Columbia, which sued the administration. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/30/us-judge-blocks-trumps-medicaid-rule-forcing-ill-to-prove-impairment?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 30 Oct, 10:10

Kathmandu, October 30 Preparations to launch a special train service connecting Janakpurdham with Ayodhya, a major Hindu pilgrimage destination in India, have reached their final stage. The service is expected to be jointly inaugurated by the prime ministers of Nepal and India during Prime Minister Balen Shah’s upcoming visit to India, said Paribesh Parajuli, managing […] The post Special train… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/special-train-service-between-janakpur-and-ayodhya-nearing-launch.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 30 Oct, 10:07

Kathmandu, October 30 Nepal’s public debt has crossed Rs 3 trillion for the first time, reaching a record Rs 3.009 trillion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2026/27, according to the Public Debt Management Office. At the end of the previous fiscal year in mid-July 2026, the country’s outstanding public debt stood […] The post Nepal’s public debt crosses Rs 3 trillion, with… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepals-public-debt-cross-3-trillion.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 30 Oct, 10:00

Nepal and Bangladesh have been given three more years to strengthen their economies and prepare for the loss of trade preferences and other support available to least developed countries. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/30/un-extends-nepal-s-ldc-graduation-preparatory-period-until-november-2029

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 30 Oct, 09:52

The parliamentary hearing committee is seeking clarification on Jigyan Kumar Thapa’s Japanese permanent residency and possible links to government-funded institutions, but Tokyo says it cannot disclose personal information. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/30/japan-cites-privacy-in-withholding-details-on-nepal-s-envoy-nominee

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 30 Oct, 09:51

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 30 –… 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. Haunting the Cepheus […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-october-30-haunting-the-cepheus-flare/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 30 Oct, 09:50

The sight of an icy skull-like visage on the Antarctic island could make one’s blood run cold. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/vega-island-frozen-in-fright/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 30 Oct, 09:46

Earth is warming faster than ever recorded, with scientists detecting a major acceleration in global temperatures since around 2015. A new study reveals that the warming rate has surged to approximately 0.35°C per decade, nearly double the average pace observed from 1970 to 2015. After removing natural climate fluctuations, researchers confirmed the acceleration with more than 98% statistical… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261027231200.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 30 Oct, 09:35

Seven members have been selected for a specialist panel that will assess companies identified by the Singapore government over potential links to transboundary haze, the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Friday. Three are investigation firms: Control Risks Group, FTI Consulting (Singapore) and Kroll Singapore. The remaining four are law firms or legal… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3372667/singapore-adds-muscle-expert-panel-probe-haze-linked-firms-gains-speed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 30 Oct, 09:12

As in the Rasuwa flood, drones have been used to distribute relief in the areas affected by the Budhigandaki flood. They were brought in after the flood blocked both roads and footpaths. Four drones were used in the relief operation. A team of 11 technicians was deployed from the Armed Police Force (APF) headquarters to […] The post Relief delivered by drone to Budhigandaki flood-affected areas… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/relief-delivered-by-drone.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 30 Oct, 09:11

Gas stations promoted by President Trump are selling discounted fuel in Detroit as Americans grapple with rising prices. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/30/why-are-detroit-gas-stations-selling-discounted-fuel-in-trumps-name?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 30 Oct, 09:10