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Amid the warm hues of fall foliage, Pine Creek Gorge forms a deep scar in the Allegheny Plateau. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/pennsylvanias-grand-canyon/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 2 Nov, 10:46

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China narrows the path to elite official training scheme for overseas graduates 2. Are the latest party promotions a sign of a new political trend in China? 3. Soft power on display as China’s first… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3372927/elite-path-chinas-returning-students-ccp-promotions-5-weekend-reads-you-missed

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 10:12

Kathmandu, November 2 The government says it has no knowledge when police detain journalists. It says the same when vehicles are parked across the gates of media houses. Yet even when such incidents take place within the capital, the Home Ministry has made no effort to establish who ordered them. The pattern was repeated on […] The post Silencing dissent through arrests, threats and intimidation… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/silencing-dissent-through-arrests-threats.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 10:11

Malaysian police have launched an investigation into a fight at a shopping centre in Kuala Lumpur after a viral video showed a man slapping a woman who allegedly assaulted his two young children. While police have not officially identified the venue, social media users claim the incident took place at the Ombak KLCC shopping centre. The 35-second clip circulating on social media shows a heated… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3372936/malaysian-police-probe-viral-video-father-slapping-woman-who-allegedly-hit-his-children

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 10:10

As Trump supports Senator Darline Graham, one conservative group is rallying around someone else. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/write-in-ralph-south-carolina-republicans-challenge-trumps-senate-pick?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 10:09

Five stories worth your time from our extended colleagues at CIO, Computerworld, Macworld, and PCWorld. https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/01/borrowed-reading-stories-from-our-extended-colleagues/

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 10:07

The party has discussed asking him to withdraw his nomination in return for possible consideration for a diplomatic posting in another country. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/02/rsp-leaders-rule-out-thapa-for-japan-ambassadorship

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 09:52

Only 420 local units have classified land under the 2019 law, prompting a fourth amendment to the land-use rules. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/02/land-subdivision-halted-in-333-local-units-as-federal-government-plans-another-rule-change

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 09:51

The aircraft issued a series of distress calls moments before crashing in a residential area, with severe weather reported at the time. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/02/nine-people-dead-in-learjet-crash-in-south-florida

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 2 Nov, 09:50

काठमाडौँ- नेपालमा हाल पश्चिमी वायुको प्रभावका साथै भारतको उत्तर प्रदेश आसपास रहेको न्यूनचापीय क्षेत्रको सामान्य असर देखिएको छ। जल तथा मौसम विज्ञान विभाग, मौसम पूर्वानुमान महाशाखाले दिएको जानकारीअनुसार यसको प्रभावले देशका विभिन्न भूभागको मौसममा उतारचढाव आउने देखिएको छ। सोमबार… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/yasto-chh-aagami-panch-dinako-mausam-purwanuman-fa4308ab

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 09:28

देशको मौसम प्रणालीमा आंशिक फेरबदल आएको छ। जल तथा मौसम विज्ञान विभाग, मौसम पूर्वानुमान महाशाखाले आज सार्वजनिक गरेको पछिल्लो विवरण अनुसार देशभर आज दिउँसो आंशिक बदली रहनेछ। महाशाखाका मौसमविद्हरूका अनुसार वायुमण्डलमा आएको यस खालको सामान्य परिवर्तनका कारण देशका हिमाली तथा पहाडी… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/deshabhar-aanshik-badali-lumbinika-ek-dui-sthanama-warsha-e8b26fb9

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 09:17

हिउँदको समय सुरु भएसँगै नेपाल सरकारले देशभरका सरकारी कार्यालयहरूको सञ्चालन समय परिवर्तन गरेको छ। आज (कात्तिक १६ गते) देखि लागू हुने गरी आगामी तीन महिना (माघ १५ गतेसम्म) का लागि सरकारी कार्यालयहरूको समय एक घण्टा घटाइएको हो। नेपाल राजपत्रमा प्रकाशित सूचनाअनुसार, अबदेखि सरकारी… — Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Source: National Portal of Nepal (nepal.gov.np) https://diginpl.com/updates/sarakari-karyalayako-samay-pariwartan-kattik-16-dekhi-magh-646067e4

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 09:17

London, November 2 Nepali footballer Sajan Dangol, who lives in the United Kingdom, has set two rare world records in football juggling, with his latest achievement recently registered in the Guinness World Records. Dangol first set a world record on February 16, 2024, by juggling a football 2,218 times in one hour in Birmingham, UK. […] The post Nepali footballer Sajan Dangol sets two Guinness… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepali-footballer-sajan-dangol-sets-two-guinness-world-records-in-football-juggling.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 2 Nov, 09:12

A Chinese aviation specialist has reported that some high-pressure turbine blades in US-made GE Aerospace engines powering Boeing 787 aircraft have suffered unexpectedly early damage, leaving airlines with a difficult choice: replace the engines or continue flying under strict inspection requirements. The findings raise questions about the reliability of American aerospace products amid growing… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3372689/fly-or-not-fly-chinese-mechanic-reports-short-lived-ge-engine-blades-boeing-787

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 09:11

Surkhet, November 3 Helicopter rescued six Indian tourists stranded in upper Dolpa after heavy snowfall on Monday morning. The six tourists, two women and four men, had been out of contact since November 1 because of the snowfall. They were rescued by helicopter on Monday morning. The helicopter, which took off at 6:30 am, first […] The post 6 Indian tourists stranded in Dolpa snowfall rescued… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/6-indian-tourists-stranded-in-dolpa-snowfall-rescued-safely.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 09:10

Kathmandu, November 2 The Parliamentary Hearing Committee is meeting today to decide on the proposed appointment of Jigyan Kumar Thapa as Nepal’s ambassador to Japan. According to the committee secretariat, the meeting is scheduled for 3 pm at Singha Durbar. The parliamentary hearing of the proposed ambassadors was held on October 14. On that day, […] The post Parliamentary hearing committee to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/parliamentary-hearing-committee-to-decide-on-japan-ambassador-nominee-thapa-today.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 09:09

Italian wonderkid wins drivers' championship at 20 years and 68 days, finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/11/2/kimi-antonelli-becomes-formula-ones-youngest-world-champion-in-mexico-city?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 09:08

Kathmandu, November 2 Dr Govinda KC, who began a hunger strike in Ilam last Thursday demanding reforms in medical education, is being brought to Kathmandu after his health condition deteriorated. According to Pawan Thapa, an aide to Dr KC who is currently in Ilam, he is being airlifted to Kathmandu by helicopter. Dr KC began […] The post Dr Govinda KC to be airlifted to Kathmandu as health… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/dr-govinda-kc-to-be-airlifted-to-kathmandu-as-health-deteriorates.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 09:07

Kathmandu, November 2 Nepal is currently experiencing a partial influence of westerly winds, with partly cloudy conditions expected across the country. According to the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, light rain and snowfall are currently occurring at one or two places in Darchula, Bajhang and Humla districts. The division said […] The post Light rain… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/light-rain-and-snowfall-likely-in-parts-of-hilly-and-mountainous-regions.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 09:06

Hong Kong’s corruption watchdog has charged two former senior executives of a Hong Kong-listed cleaning company with allegedly accepting more than HK$75 million (US$9.6 million) in bribes linked to the procurement of cleaning vehicles and their maintenance services. William Fung Chi-wang, 54, former director of Johnson Cleaning Services Company and former chief executive of its parent firm, and… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3372929/2-cleaning-firm-executives-charged-taking-hk75-million-bribes-supplier

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 09:05

Kathmandu, November 2 Two matches are scheduled for Monday under the Nepal Premier League (NPL). At the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu Gorkhas will face Karnali Yaks in the first match, while Sudurpaschim Royals will take on Chitwan Rhinos in the second. The first match will begin at 12:30 pm and the second […] The post Two NPL matches today: Kathmandu face Karnali,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/two-npl-matches-today-kathmandu-face-karnali-sudurpaschim-take-on-chitwan.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 2 Nov, 09:04

Kathmandu, November 2 Police arrested five people with around 210 kilograms of marijuana after firing two warning shots at Chyandanda in Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-20, Sunsari. The arrests were made at around 3 am on Monday while the marijuana was being loaded into two SUVs. According to police, they fired two rounds into the air after […] The post Police arrest five with 210 kg of marijuana… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/police-arrest-five-with-210-kg-of-marijuana-after-firing-warning-shots.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 09:03

North Korea has announced more than a dozen new barbecue restaurants since September, but analysts say the fanfare is aimed at projecting prosperity while food insecurity remains widespread. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/02/north-korea-touts-bbq-restaurant-boom-but-sceptics-dismiss-it-as-propaganda

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 2 Nov, 08:52

NASA’s Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have uncovered surprising clues about the solar system’s origins by studying 27 tiny, distant objects beyond Neptune. Scientists discovered that these ancient building blocks of planets have remained remarkably unchanged for billions of years, while their unexpected sizes and numbers challenge existing theories of planet formation. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261031221209.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 2 Nov, 08:52

Houthi attacks have disrupted nearly half of scheduled flights from Saudi airports, leaving migrant workers without clear information as their leave runs out and exit-re-entry permits near expiry. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/02/dashain-gone-tihar-uncertain-nepali-workers-stranded-in-saudi-arabia-as-houthi-attacks-disrupt-flights

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 08:51

Joshua Cooper Ramo is chairman and CEO of Sornay, an investment and advisory firm. Previously he was CEO of Kissinger Associates. Ramo is the author of the new book Darwin’s Lock: America, China and the Shared Future of Nations. His 2004 analysis of “the Beijing consensus” contrasted the Western and Chinese economic development models. He is the author of two New York Times bestselling books and… https://www.scmp.com/plus/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372921/ex-kissinger-partner-how-china-us-can-evolve-together-or-die-together

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 08:12

In a sprawling palace in western India, the “queen” or Maharani of Baroda welcomes guests with fragrant rose petals, presenting torchlit dances of Hindu myths. Dressed in glittering finery, Radhikaraje Gaekwad is a queen in name only, a modern businesswoman presiding over a world her ancestors once ruled. “The key has been that we have adapted,” the 48-year-old said in her vast Lakshmi Vilas… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3372920/indian-royals-carve-new-calling-decades-after-losing-their-thrones

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 08:11

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday that he had a "good conversation" with US President Donald Trump on the future of Canada-US trade. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-02/Canada-US-working-towards-a-new-trade-deal-after-Carney-Trump-call-1RJBNHQuS76/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 08:10

Raids on newsrooms and arrests of reporters have no place in a democracy that guarantees press freedom. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/11/02/the-government-should-stop-intimidating-journalists

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 07:52