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Janakpur face Kathmandu, Karnali take on Biratnagar in NPL today
In the first match at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur at 12:30 pm, Janakpur Bolts will face Kathmandu Gurkhas. In the second match at the same venue at 5 pm, Karnali Yaks will take on Biratnagar Kings.
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German state secretary Kofler arrives in Nepal for four-day visit
Kofler will visit Nuwakot district to assess the consequences of the flood and the humanitarian situation on the ground.
Government Inaction Must Not Impede Stakeholders’ Initiative to ‘Study in Nepal’
Attracting international students could also help offset part of Nepal’s education-related foreign exchange outflow
Nepal’s exports cross Rs 114 billion in Q1, but trade deficit widens 34.7% to Rs 532.5 billion
Nepal's exports reached Rs 114.28 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, marking one of the highest export earnings recorded by the country during the period.
Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit
Putin cast it as an “organic part of a global transformation" and an end to Western domination, noting that “we are witnessing a multipolar world becoming a reality — a trend that is both objective and irreversible.”
Policing by Law, Not by Whim
Nepal needs a professional, independent and accountable police force governed by the rule of law, not the whims of political leaders.
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NOC reiterates mandatory VAT bills for LPG sales
The NOC has fixed the price of a cooking gas cylinder at Rs 2,060. However, consumers have complained that some sellers charged between Rs 2,700 and Rs 3,000 per cylinder during shortages and failed to provide bills.
ANFA majority members unlock central office, to meet on Oct 30 to resolve football stalemate
Led by Senior Vice President Bir Bahadur Khadka, the members opened the locked office on Wednesday and announced that an executive committee meeting would be held on October 30.
Sudurpashchim Royals beat Pokhara Avengers by six wickets as Dipendra anchors chase
Chasing a target of 146 runs, Sudurpashchim reached 146/4 in 16.5 overs with 19 balls to spare.
Police arrest three including two minors in Lalji Prasad Gupta murder case
According to Sunsari District Police Office Chief Superintendent of Police Pushparaj Malla, preliminary investigations suggest that the murder followed a dispute over the theft of an electric water pump’s wiring.
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Court orders release of ANFA Chief Nembang, Gen Secy Rai on bail
The Lalitpur District Court has ordered the release of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Pankaj Bikram Nembang and General Secretary Kiran Rai on bail of Rs 500,000 each in a case involving alleged financial irregularities and match-related misconduct.
1,400 plus climbers secure autumn permits as Nepal earns Rs 318 million
A total of 1,410 mountaineers from 76 countries have obtained permits to climb 44 different peaks in Nepal during the autumn season.
Dr Govinda KC plans hunger strike in Udayapur over unfulfilled health reform demands
KC is expected to arrive in Gaighat, the district headquarters, by Wednesday evening. His supporters are searching for a suitable location for the hunger strike, but the venue has yet to be finalized, said Gaurishankar Udas, KC’s local representative.
FM Khanal meets newly appointed French ambassador Françoise Pujinza
According to the ministry, the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Nepal and France in areas including air services, climate change, scientific research and multilateral cooperation.
Hydropower rally pushes NEPSE to 2-month high as turnover hits 6-week peak
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday surged 33.29 points to two months high at 2,664.06 points.
2014 flood survivors in Surkhet face fresh eviction fears
Displaced by the 2014 Bheri River floods, families in Surkhet are demanding permanent land ownership as forest authorities prepare to evict them from settlements where they have lived for more than a decade.
Parliamentary committee seeks detailed damage data from flood-hit areas
A parliamentary special committee under the National Assembly has asked the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment to provide detailed data on flood damage to agriculture, livestock, aquatic life, farmland and biodiversity in affected areas.
Underground cables restore Pokhara’s urban beauty as old poles and tangled wires disappear
The removal of cluttered poles and dangling wires has opened up roads and improved the city’s appearance, allowing clearer views of the surrounding mountains. Alongside electricity cables, telephone, cable television and internet lines are also being shifted underground.
“I ended eight wars": Trump reiterates claim to have ended India-Pak conflict
Addressing supporters at a midterm election rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, Trump said five of the eight wars he claimed to have ended were resolved through trade-related measures, citing India and Pakistan as examples.
Minister Badi, Nepal Police Chief discuss caste discrimination and protection of women and children
During a meeting at the ministry, the two discussed protecting the rights and safety of vulnerable groups, including women, children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, Dalits and gender and sexual minorities, as well as improving their access to justice.
Israeli election has no clear winner, exit polls suggest. Here's what to know and what's likely next
The election was widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, who gave a defiant speech to his supporters just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday in Jerusalem.
Mercedes-Benz cuts 2026 profit outlook on tough China market
Core profit for 2026 is now expected to be on a par with the prior year's 5.8 billion euros ($6.5 billion), the company said, down from a previously guided increase of at least 15 percent.
63-yr-old woman dead in motorcycle-hit in Kapilvastu
Police have taken the motorcycle rider, 45-year-old Shivalal Ghimire of Banganga Municipality-1, into custody. Further investigation into the incident is underway.
Birgunj Customs Office exceeds monthly revenue target
The office had set a revenue collection target of Rs 26.46 billion for the month.
Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UN
Levels of the three main greenhouse gases -- the climate-warming carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide -- all rose to unprecedented figures in 2025, the UN's weather and climate agency said.
Global sports stars who have drawn China's ire
He is the latest in a string of global athletes to have faced public backlash and financial repercussions in China after commenting on politically sensitive topics.
Trekkers urged to stay off Mustang trails amid adverse weather forecast
Heavy snowfall, blizzards and avalanches are also possible in high-hill and mountainous regions.
Hetauda faces blood shortage during Dashain holidays
The shortage had arisen because various organizations had not held blood donation programmes during the holidays.
Richest 0.1% emit more carbon than poorest 3.5 billion: Report
The report estimates that the richest 0.1 percent of the global population—around eight million people—produce 44 percent more consumption-based emissions than the poorest 50 percent, or 3.5 billion people, combined.
Nepal Trust: Vast assets, little to show
The Trust says it uses its movable and immovable assets to generate income in line with the Nepal Trust Act.
Iran president, Qatar ruler meet in Moscow: Iranian state media
"The two sides reviewed the current state of relations between Tehran and Doha and emphasised the importance of deepening political and economic ties and making use of existing potential to strengthen bilateral cooperation," state television said.
Nepal Red Cross Society urges public to donate blood
Blood donation programmes at the Central Blood Transfusion Service were disrupted during the festive break, while demand for blood from patients receiving hospital treatment has continued to rise, the society said.
Govt opens door for private sector in cross-border electricity trade
Under a decision by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, companies that have received the letters of intent can study domestic and foreign markets, identify potential buyers and trading partners, and assess the technical and financial feasibility of electricity trade.
Immigration Department urges suspension of trekking activities for three days
The DoI stated that trekking permits would not be issued for these areas during the period.
Encroachment on elephant corridors fuels rising human-elephant conflict
Encroachment on elephant corridors and shrinking forest habitats are intensifying human-elephant conflict in Koshi Province, claiming lives, killing elephants and damaging homes and crops.
India media groups challenge new data privacy rules in top court
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government introduced the rules last year to guide the law to strengthen personal data protection, but critics say their sweeping scope risks undermining public interest reporting.
Tihar flower trade projected at Rs 645 million; flood damage may push imports up 11 percent
Around 5.18 million flower garlands of various types, worth Rs 480 million, are expected to be sold during the five-day festival of lights, which begins on November 6 this year.
Pokhara take on Sudurpaschim in NPL today
While Sudurpaschim will take the field for their second match, Pokhara will begin their campaign this season.
Bodies of two passengers missing in Sunkoshi jeep crash found after a week
The bodies of Hari Furkuti, 30, and Apsara Rai, 22, both residents of Lafyang in Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-5, Khotang, were found at separate locations along the riverbank.
From America to Nepal: The Romanticization of Depression
The glamorization of depression online risks trivializing a serious mental health condition and discouraging a deeper understanding of its realities.
Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to taste Ballon d'Or glory
Alexia Putellas claimed the women's prize for a third time to extend Spain's domination of the award, thanks to her role in leading Barcelona to last season's Champions League before moving to London City Lionesses.
Pride in Name, Failure on Ground
These projects were given priority because they were believed to be central to boosting economic growth and raising people's standard of living. But the special status has had little effect in expediting construction. Plenty of them have become chronic construction sites, which drain public funds but don't live up to the benefit.
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NEA warns of possible power supply disruption during adverse weather starting Thursday
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has urged the public to take caution while using electrical appliances with possible power outage or damage to electrical infrastructure during the adverse weather condition for three days starting Thursday.
Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods cause Rs 79.17 billion losses to private households, business: NPC
The devastating flood that struck the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river corridor on August 26 caused an estimated losses worth Rs 79.17 billion to private households and businesses, according to the findings of a preliminary survey released by the National Planning Commission (NPC).
NPL 2026: Karnali Yaks set Janakpur Bolts a target of 133
After winning the toss and electing to field at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Janakpur restricted Karnali, led by Sompal Kami, to a modest total.
Koshi province forms probe committee into Saptakoshi jetboat accident, sets seven-day deadline
A Cabinet meeting on Tuesday decided to form the committee under the chairmanship of provincial secretary Aashman Tamang, said Gombu Sherpa, spokesperson for the Koshi provincial government.
Gagan Thapa tells NC central members to work in villages, not Kathmandu
Thapa said the party needed changes in its leadership and working style, making it clear that central members could no longer consider their responsibilities fulfilled simply by remaining in the capital.
Hydropower shares pull up NEPSE by 0.94 points as daily turnover inclines to Rs 5.79 billion
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday edged up 0.94 points as investors rushed to purchase shares of hydropower companies.
Kamal Airee’s four-wicket haul powers Chitwan to dramatic 8-run win over Biratnagar
Chasing a target of 158, Biratnagar were bowled out for 149 in 19.3 overs at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.