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A shrinking number of competitive races, uncertain Senate contests, turnout challenges and a Republican fundraising edge could limit Democratic gains despite widespread voter dissatisfaction with Donald Trump. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/03/six-reasons-democrats-may-fall-short-of-a-midterm-landslide

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 3 Nov, 11:52

The move aims to protect local flower growers and ensure that sales are concentrated at designated locations across the capital. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/11/03/kathmandu-metropolis-bans-sale-of-plastic-flowers-and-garlands-ahead-of-tihar

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 3 Nov, 11:51

Houthi drones have killed a Nepali worker. Diplomacy must protect the rest and bring the stranded home. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/11/03/protect-nepalis-in-saudi-arabia

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 3 Nov, 11:50

Kathmandu, November 3 Bolivia has declared a nationwide state of emergency as the risk of droughts and floods has increased due to climate change and the El Niño weather phenomenon. The Bolivian government declared the emergency to mobilise the resources needed to respond to natural disasters triggered by El Niño. President Rodrigo Paz signed the […] The post Bolivia declares state of emergency… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bolivia-declares-state-of-emergency-over-el-nino.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 3 Nov, 11:12

Kathmandu, November 3 One person was killed and three others injured when two helicopters collided while landing at Pheriche helipad in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-4, Solukhumbu, on Tuesday morning. The deceased has been identified as 47-year-old Vasanthkumar Balaramudu, a resident of Chennai in India’s Tamil Nadu state. He died at the scene, police said. […] The post Two pilots among… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/two-pilots-injured-helicopter-collision.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 3 Nov, 11:11

November 3, Kathmandu A Cabinet meeting is scheduled to take place at 4 pm today, according to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Prime Minister Balen Shah has called the meeting after a gap of two weeks. The meeting will be held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council […] The post Cabinet meeting scheduled after two weeks appeared first on OnlineKhabar English… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/cabinet-meeting-scheduled-after-two-weeks.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 3 Nov, 11:10

Kathmandu, November 3 The government is conducting its two-day National Vitamin A Programme today and tomorrow to administer vitamin A capsules and deworming medicines to children across the country. Under the programme, vitamin A capsules are being administered to children aged six to 59 months, while deworming medicines are being given to children aged one […] The post National Vitamin A and… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/national-vitamin-a-and-deworming-campaign-begins-today.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 3 Nov, 11:09

Dhankuta, November 3 A museum built to preserve the history and culture of the Aathpahariya community in Dhankuta has yet to open, although most construction work is complete. The delay is due to pending interior arrangements, collection of exhibits and a lack of agreement on who will operate it. The two-storey building, constructed on around […] The post Aathpahariya museum remains unopened… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/aathpahariya-museum-remains-unopened-despite-building-completion.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 3 Nov, 11:08

A 24-year-old physics graduate dies after her family pays millions to a man who lied about getting her into university. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/11/3/how-a-harvard-dream-ended-in-tragedy-for-a-pakistani-family?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 3 Nov, 11:08

Kathmandu, November 3 At least 26 people have been killed in a Russian airstrike in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region. The attack took place in the village of Komyshuvakha in the southern region of Zaporizhzhia. According to the BBC, five people were injured in the attack, while initial reports indicated that 27 people were missing. A […] The post Russian airstrike kills 26 in Ukraine, 27… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/russian-airstrike-kills-26-in-ukraine-27-reported-missing.html

Nepal & the world · DigiForeignNepal @digiforeignnepal · 3 Nov, 11:07

A Hong Kong district councillor has been sentenced to two years and six months in jail for having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl 15 years ago, with a judge noting he had shown no remorse towards a victim he claimed to have loved. District Court Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi on Tuesday noted that Sei Chun-hing, a 39-year-old Yuen Long District Council member, was aware of the “red line” of… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3373085/2-1/2-years-jail-hong-kong-district-councillor-who-had-sex-13-year-old-girl-2011

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 3 Nov, 11:06

Syangja, November 3 Police have arrested three government employees in Syangja on charges of forging and making unauthorised alterations to official records, nearly two months after the District Administration Office referred the case for investigation. The arrested employees are former administrative officer Suryaprasad Sharma Paudel, accountant Ramesh BK and computer operator Bishnuprasad… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/3-employees-arrested-in-syangja-citizenship-forgery-case.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 3 Nov, 11:05

Kathmandu, November 3 Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has completely banned the sale and distribution of plastic flowers, garlands and various decorative items made of plastic within its jurisdiction ahead of the upcoming Tihar festival. The metropolis has urged businesses, traders and the general public to prioritise the use of locally produced flowers and garlands. Issuing […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/kathmandu-metropolis-bans-sale-of-plastic-flowers-and-garlands-during-tihar.html

Faith · DigiFaithNepal @digifaithnepal · 3 Nov, 11:04

Tens of thousands of workers in world's second-largest apparel exporter hit the streets to demand better minimum wages. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/3/going-hungry-garment-workers-in-bangladesh-say-wages-barely-cover-needs?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 3 Nov, 11:03

Birgunj, November 3 Efforts to clean the Sirsiya River and control industrial pollution in Birgunj have been intensified ahead of the Chhath festival. The government has tightened monitoring of industries to prevent the discharge of untreated wastewater and chemical waste into the river. Government agencies and local authorities have stepped up cleaning and monitoring efforts […] The post Sirsiya… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/sirsiya-river-clean-up-drive-intensified-ahead-of-chhath-action-tightened-against-polluting-industries.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 3 Nov, 11:02

Kathmandu, November 3 Gold prices rose by Rs 700 per tola on Tuesday. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association set the price of gold at Rs 275,000 per tola today, up from Rs 274,300 per tola the previous day. The price of silver, however, declined by Rs 45 per tola compared to […] The post Gold price rises, silver falls appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News. https://english.onlinekhabar.com/gold-price-rises-silver-falls-2.html

Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal · 3 Nov, 10:57

Kathmandu, November 3 A person injured in a helicopter accident at the Pheriche helipad in Solukhumbu has been brought to Nepal Mediciti Hospital in Lalitpur for treatment. The injured person was airlifted to Nepal Mediciti Hospital aboard a Prabhu Helicopter. On Tuesday morning, two helicopters belonging to Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air collided while landing, […] The post Injured helicopter… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/injured-helicopter-crash-victim-brought-to-mediciti-hospital.html

Health · DigiHealthNepal @digihealthnepal · 3 Nov, 10:53

The two security forces will share intelligence and coordinate efforts to curb smuggling, human trafficking, counterfeit currency and drug trafficking. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/11/03/nepal-and-india-agree-to-step-up-cooperation-on-border-security

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 3 Nov, 10:52

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 3 –… 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. Comet PanSTARRs and […] https://science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-november-3-comet-panstarrs-and-rainbow-meteor/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 3 Nov, 10:50

Super Typhoon In-fa developed an unusually large eye, and the remnants of Typhoon Champi transitioned into an extratropical storm that targeted Alaska. https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/the-pacifics-busy-storm-season/

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 3 Nov, 10:46

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Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 3 Nov, 10:13

Kathmandu, November 3 The person killed when two helicopters collided at Pheriche helipad in Solukhumbu has been identified as a 47-year-old Indian national from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. According to Police Inspector Mausam Tamang of the Solukhumbu District Police Office, the deceased was identified as Vasanthkumar Balaramadu. The injured person has been identified as 49-year-old Celius […] The post… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/indian-helicopter-collision-everest.html

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 3 Nov, 10:12

The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10:00 GMT). https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/3/what-time-do-polls-open-and-close-in-the-us-midterm-elections-2026?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 3 Nov, 10:11

Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/3/uk-to-double-wait-for-permanent-residency-with-exemptions-for-care-workers?traffic_source=rss

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 3 Nov, 10:10

Malaysia’s halal safeguards are under scrutiny after filthy conditions and suspected slaughtering breaches at a chicken plant sparked demands to explain how it ignored warnings and operated for years without certification. The hygiene failures at the Puchong facility came to light after authorities seized more than 6.5 tonnes of chicken during a raid last week. The factory, which processes more… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3373079/malaysias-halal-chicken-scandal-exposes-hygiene-breaches-filthy-plant

World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational · 3 Nov, 10:09

Kathmandu, November 3 Jigyan Kumar Thapa’s qualifications were not in question when he was proposed as Nepal’s ambassador to Japan. But during his parliamentary hearing, lawmakers raised concerns that his appointment could create a conflict of interest because of his longstanding personal, family and professional ties to Japan. At the hearing on October 14, ruling […] The post For the first time,… https://english.onlinekhabar.com/conflict-of-interest-halt-ambassador.html

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 3 Nov, 10:06

Scientists have discovered that a drug originally developed for spinal cord injuries can tackle several key features of Alzheimer’s disease, including DNA damage and inflammation. Already tested for initial safety in humans, the experimental treatment could offer a faster path toward therapies that target the disease at its roots. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261102075806.htm

Science & future · DigiSciFiNepal @digiscifinepal · 3 Nov, 09:56

Air Dynasty and Fishtail Air helicopters crashed while landing at Pheriche on Tuesday morning. The injured passenger airlifted to Lukla for treatment. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/11/03/one-foreigner-killed-as-two-helicopters-collide-in-solukhumbu

Nepal · DigiNepal @diginepal · 3 Nov, 09:52

Two months on, many elderly survivors remain displaced, haunted by memories of the disaster and waiting for news of missing family members. Authorities are yet to establish how many older people were affected. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/03/bhotekoshi-floods-leave-older-survivors-grappling-with-loss-uncertainty-and-trauma

Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal · 3 Nov, 09:51