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Kathmandu, November 2 British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn has paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Singha Durbar. According to the minister’s secretariat, they discussed Nepal-UK bilateral relations and a range of issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, the two […] The post British Ambassador Fenn pays… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/british-ambassador-minister-khanal.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 2 Nov, 15:55

World Bank data show that just 2.4 percent of Nepalis lived below the extreme poverty line in 2022, while 52.7 percent remained below the $8.30 poverty line. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/02/extreme-poverty-has-nearly-disappeared-in-nepal-but-half-remain-economically-vulnerable

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 15:52

The full court meeting calls for an independent investigation and urges the media not to publish reports that could prejudice individuals or obstruct justice. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/02/supreme-court-calls-for-probe-into-reports-linking-justices-to-middleman

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 15:51

NASA satellites have captured an eerie, skull-shaped formation on a remote Antarctic island, but its haunting appearance conceals a troubling warning about melting glaciers. Unusually warm winter temperatures have exposed large areas of dark ice, potentially accelerating future melting and gradually transforming the skull's ghostly features. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261101010538.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 2 Nov, 15:35

Beijing is accelerating production of its Type 071 amphibious transport docks by expanding construction to a second shipyard, potentially strengthening its ability to move troops and military equipment across the Taiwan Strait in a conflict. The expansion comes amid long-standing United States assessments that Beijing lacks enough landing ships and logistical support for a large-scale assault on… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3373001/beijing-doubles-down-type-071-amphibious-warships-signalling-taiwan-focus

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 15:12

Palm Beach, US, November 2 All nine people aboard a Learjet have died after it crashed in southern Florida on Sunday, about 11 km from US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, officials said. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that all nine people on the plane died in the crash in Palm Beach County. According […] The post Nine killed as Learjet crashes near Mar-a-Lago in… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/learjet-crashes-southern-florida.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 2 Nov, 15:11

Kathmandu, November 2 National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal has proposed cooperation with Switzerland to establish a world-class pharmaceutical industry in Nepal. During a courtesy meeting with Pierre-André Page, President of the National Council of Switzerland, on Monday, Dahal urged the Swiss side to take initiatives at the government level to help establish pharmaceutical… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-proposes-cooperation-with-switzerland-to-establish-world-class-pharmaceutical-industry.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 15:09

Hong Kong has touted rapid progress in the first year of its five-year fintech strategy, pledging to double down on artificial intelligence and tokenisation even as many initiatives face the challenge of achieving commercial scale. Tokenisation, for instance, had moved from the sandbox “into the real world”, said Eddie Yue Wai-man, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), at… https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3372968/how-hong-kongs-fintech-strategy-progressing-and-where-growth-still-lags

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 15:08

Millions of people in China were moved by the story of a secondary school graduate who put off university to care for her seriously ill mother – and of the classmates who donated their treasured collections to help her. Cao Feng, a graduating student at Yuwang Secondary School in central China’s Anhui province, recently decided to give up her place at university so she could care for her mother,… https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3373000/millions-china-moved-student-who-quit-school-care-seriously-ill-mother

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 15:07

Kathmandu November 2 Onlinekhabar has opened nominations for its annual ‘50 Influential Women 2027’ list, which will be published on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day. The initiative recognises women making meaningful contributions across fields including politics, society, culture, sports, science and knowledge. “Every year on March 8, Onlinekhabar prepares a list of 50 […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/50-influential-women-2027.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 15:06

Kathmandu, November 2 The health of Prof. Dr Govinda KC, the campaigner for medical education reform, has become critical. After his blood sugar and oxygen levels dropped and he developed breathing problems, he was brought to Kathmandu from Ilam by helicopter for further treatment. KC, who was on his 25th fast-unto-death in Ilam, was admitted […] The post Dr KC’s condition critical, government… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/dr-kcs-condition-critical.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 15:05

Kathmandu, November 2 The stock market fell by 32.65 points on Monday, the first trading day of the week. The market stayed in the red throughout the day after trading began. After today’s session, the benchmark NEPSE index closed at 2,657 points. On the previous trading day, NEPSE had fallen by just five points. Turnover […] The post NEPSE falls 32 points to 2,657 as all sub-indices decline… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepse-falls-32-points.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 2 Nov, 15:03

Iowa (USA), November 2 US President Donald Trump has claimed that although China and Russia are spying on the United States, Washington is also keeping them under surveillance and is more capable of doing so. Addressing an election rally for Republican candidates in Iowa on Sunday, Trump referred to alleged espionage activities by China and […] The post Trump claims US is also spying on China and… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/trump-claims-us-is-also-spying-on-china-and-russia.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 2 Nov, 15:01

Kathmandu, November 2 Opposition parties have demanded that the government convene a parliament session as soon as possible. A meeting of opposition parties, held on Monday at the call of the Nepali Congress, called on the government to convene the session immediately. Nepal Communist Party leader Pramesh Hamal, who took part in the meeting, said […] The post Opposition parties demand government… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/opposition-parliament-session.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 14:59

Kathmandu, November 2 Three people have been found dead in Khotang, Dhanusha and Kailali districts. An unidentified man, estimated to be around 30 years old, was found dead on the bank of the Sunkoshi River at Buddhadaha, Nangre Khola, in Halesi Tuwachung Municipality-2, Khotang. According to the Nepal Police Central Newsroom, his identity has not […] The post 3 people found dead in Khotang,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/3-people-found-dead-in-khotang-dhanusha-and-kailali.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 14:58

Biratnagar, November 2 The District Administration Office in Morang has directed hotels in Biratnagar to close their gates by 10 pm and ensure that guests leave by 10:30 pm. The time limit was introduced following an all-party meeting held a few days ago. Assistant Chief District Officer of Morang Saroj Koirala said the restriction would […] The post Morang administration sets 10 pm closing time… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/morang-cdo-biratnagar-hotel-karki.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 14:56

Biratnagar, November 2 When Parshuram Khapung was appointed chief of the then Province 1 (now Koshi) on November 9, 2021, he may hardly have expected to complete his five-year tenure. However, he is now preparing to leave office after serving his full term. The coalition government led by then Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba had […] The post Parshuram Khapung becomes first provincial head to… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/parshuram-khapung-becomes-first-provincial-head-to-complete-five-year-term-despite-political-upheavals.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 14:55

Kathmandu, November 2 Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai has said that the Chinese government could not provide immediate information about the Bhotekoshi flood that struck on August 26. Rai made the remarks at a meeting of the National Assembly’s special parliamentary committee on the study and monitoring of disasters in the Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki corridors. […] The post China could not… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/china-could-not-information-rai.html

Places · DigiGeoNepal @digigeonepal · 2 Nov, 14:53

Ariful Islam’s 22-ball 44 and Hussain Talat’s late innings push take the Yaks to a challenging total in Kirtipur. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/02/karnali-post-180-against-kathmandu-after-brisk-start

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 2 Nov, 14:52

Kathmandu, November 2 Transparency International Nepal has demanded an immediate investigation into judges about whom questions have been raised in public. In a statement issued on Monday, the organisation said judges whose names have been linked to allegations of violating ethics and the code of conduct should be investigated. It also advised judges who have […] The post Transparency… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/transparency-international-judges.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 2 Nov, 14:12

Kathmandu, November 2 Nepal Airlines’ continued flights to Saudi Arabia have been thrown into uncertainty after the national flag carrier failed to renew the contract of its General Sales Agent (GSA) in the country. The airline’s existing GSA contract has expired, and the lack of a renewal has raised questions about the continuity of its […] The post Nepal Airlines’ Saudi flights in uncertainty… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/nepal-airlines-saudi-flight-uncertain.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 14:11

Kathmandu, November 2 A welfare association of former Indian Army soldiers has staged a protest in Kathmandu, demanding that Gurkha recruitment into the Indian Army be resumed. The All Nepal Indian Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association held the demonstration today at Maitighar in Kathmandu. Gurkha recruitment has remained suspended since the Indian government introduced the Agnipath scheme. […] The… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gurkha-recruitment-in-indian-army.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 14:10

Kathmandu, November 2 Karnali Yaks have set Kathmandu Gorkhas a target of 181 runs in the first match of Monday’s Nepal Premier League (NPL) fixtures. Batting first after losing the toss at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Karnali scored 180 for six in 20 overs. Opener Ariful Islam was Karnali’s top scorer with […] The post Karnali Yaks set Kathmandu Gorkhas a target of 181 runs… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/karnali-yaks-set-a-target-of-181.html

Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal · 2 Nov, 14:09

Chitwan, November 2 Police have arrested two people with firecrackers in Chitwan. The arrested are Sanjay Shah Teli, 41, and Raj Jaiswal, 29. Teli lives in a rented room in Hariyar Tole, Padampur, Kalika Municipality-6, and his permanent home is in Laukhan-16, Laxmipur, Matiyari, India. Jaiswal lives in a rented room in Bahraghare, Bharatpur Metropolitan […] The post Two Indian nationals arrested… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/arrested-with-firecrackers.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 2 Nov, 14:08

The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr0qkve1x224o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 14:07

The first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum finance ministers’ meeting to be held in Hong Kong focused on openness, cooperation and resilience. These themes go to the heart of a question confronting the city: as globalisation becomes more difficult and the rules and security boundaries governing international markets grow more complex, what can Hong Kong still offer cross-border… https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3372698/apec-moment-hong-kong-needs-seize

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 14:06

Cyclone Murasu expected to hit near Ongole late Monday with wind speeds of 100-110km/h, Meteorological Department says. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/thousands-evacuated-as-india-braces-for-second-cyclone-in-a-week?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 2 Nov, 14:05

Kathmandu, November 2 Four Nepali films were released in quick succession around Dashain, each trying to outdo the others. Their confidence faded when ticket sales fell short of expectations. All four were sequels to films whose first instalments had been big hits. The lineup included “Aa Bata Aama 2”, “Chha Maya Chhapakkai 2”, “12 Gaun […] The post Kabaddi leads Dashain box office race as other… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kabaddi-leads-dashain-box-office.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 2 Nov, 14:04

Kathmandu, November 2 The Supreme Court’s full court meeting, attended by all justices, has expressed serious concern over news reports published about the chief justice and other justices. A statement issued after Monday’s meeting said the supremacy of the Constitution and the law remained the court’s unwavering conviction and commitment. “The supremacy of the Constitution […] The post Supreme… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/supreme-court-expresses-concern-sapkota.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 2 Nov, 13:59