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Trump takes credit for Netanyahu’s poll performance, says he’ll “take a look” at coalition talks

WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday took credit for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s performance in the country’s closely contested election, asserting that his public backing enhanced the incumbent leader’s prospects. Trump additionally remarked that he would contemplate participating in endeavours aimed at establishing a unity government within Israel. During a conversation with […]

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Chapagain appointed Global Ambassador for the Grand Bargain

KATHMANDU: General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Jagan Chapagain, has been appointed Global Ambassador for the Grand Bargain, a major global initiative aimed at making humanitarian action more effective, accountable, equitable and locally led. He was formally welcomed into the role at the 2026 Grand Bargain Annual Meeting […]

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Janakpur to face Kathmandu, Karnali plays Biratnagar

KATHMANDU: Two matches are being played today under the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026, a Twenty20 cricket tournament hosted by the Cricket Association of Nepal. This is the third edition of the franchise-based cricket tournament held every year. In the first match to be played at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Janakpur Bolts face Kathmandu […]

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Ministry urges children, pregnant and lactating mothers not to consume energy drinks

KATHMANDU: The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) under Ministry of Health and Food Safety has urged the children, expectant and lactating mothers, diabetic and those sensitive to caffeine not to consume energy drinks. Making such an appeal, the Department has sensitized consumers, producers, and stakeholders about the safe consumption of energy drinks. […]

Ten foreign nationals arrested for illegal activities on tourist visas

KATHMANDU: Ten foreign nationals have been arrested for conducting health camps while on tourist visas in Nepal. The individuals were allegedly involved in Christian religious activities and unauthorized health camps in Baragachhi, Kanepokhari Rural Municipality-7 of Morang district. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the group, associated with an organization named Mercy Development, had […]

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CAAN issues ‘Aviation Safety Alert’

KATHMANDU: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has urged the adoption of aviation safety precautions to mitigate potential damage from the impact of the cyclone ‘Arnab’. The CAAN issued a safety circular on Wednesday, directing air service providers, airport operators, airline operators, and other relevant stakeholders to exercise necessary caution as this weather system […]

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Spain train disaster kills at least 64, worst rail accident since 2013

MADRID: At least 64 people have been killed after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, making the disaster Spain’s deadliest rail accident since 2013, when 80 people died in a train derailment in the country’s northwest. More than 500 passengers were aboard the trains involved in Wednesday’s collision, according to a spokesperson of the […]

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Sudurpaschim beat Pokhara by six wickets for first NPL win

KATHMANDU: The Sudurpaschim Royals secured their first win in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), defeating Pokhara Avengers by six wickets at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Tuesday. Chasing 146, Sudurpaschim reached the target in 16.5 overs, finishing at 146-4. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee led the chase with 50 off 36 balls, while Ishan Pandey […]

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Nepal News Evening Briefing | Wednesday, October 28, 2026

KATHMANDU: Stay updated with Nepal News’ evening briefing, bringing you the day’s most important developments from Nepal and across the globe. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we deliver a concise roundup of the top news you need to know. Meteorological Department Issues Warning of Cyclone ‘Arnab’ Makes Landfall in India The […]

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China takes Mbappé’s apology seriously after companies drop football star over Mao remarks

BEIJING: China has acknowledged football star Kylian Mbappé’s apology over remarks about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, after at least three Chinese companies ended their commercial partnerships with the French forward. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday that Beijing took the apology seriously. Beverage producer Dongpeng, dairy company Mengniu and cheese maker Milkground announced […]

Six Nepali students selected for Open World Astronomy Olympiad in Russia

KATHMANDU: At least six Nepali school students have been selected to participate in the Open World Astronomy Olympiad (OWAO) in Russia from November 6 to 14, 2026, following a preparatory discussion hosted by the Russian House in Kathmandu. The students are Suyash Koirala, Rivas Rai, Om Raj Puri, Sneha Koirala, Dipchan Karki and Garima Basnet. […]

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Home Minister, UN resident coordinator discuss disaster preparedness and security force capacity

KATHMANDU: The Home Minister Sudhan Gurung and United Nations Resident Coordinator Lila Pieters Yahia discussed disaster preparedness and strengthening the capacity of Nepal’s security forces during a meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday. The discussions focused on lessons from recent disasters in Nepal, measures to improve preparedness for future emergencies and ways […]

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Government to implement pending health and medical education agreements

KATHMANDU: The government has decided to review past agreements with protesting groups in the health and medical education sectors and ensure that outstanding commitments are fulfilled. A meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Wednesday agreed to coordinate efforts to implement the remaining commitments in […]

Minister Pokharel and Swiss Ambassador Meuwly discuss education cooperation

KATHMANDU: Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel and Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Danielle Meuwly discussed education reforms and ways to expand bilateral cooperation during a meeting at the ministry in Singha Durbar on Wednesday. Pokharel thanked the Swiss government for its long-standing support for Nepal’s education sector and expressed hope that cooperation would continue, particularly […]

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Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – October 28, 2026

KATHMANDU: Nepal News presents today’s snapshot of Nepal’s economic activities. Get quick updates on major market movements, policy shifts, and financial developments shaping the economy of Nepal. Here are the key economic highlights for today: Foreign Trade Deficit Climbs to Rs 532 Billion Amid Surge in Imports and Exports The country’s foreign trade deficit widened […]

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Pokhara set 146-run target for Sudurpaschim

KATHMANDU: Pokhara Avengers set a 146-run target for Sudurpaschim Royals in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday. Sudurpaschim captain Dipendra Singh Airee won the toss and elected to field first, sending Pokhara in to bat. Sudurpaschim are looking to bounce back after […]

NRNA launches three-day strategic capacity-building workshop

KATHMANDU: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has launched a three-day strategic capacity-building workshop to strengthen the leadership, planning and institutional management skills of officials from its National Coordination Councils (NCCs). The workshop, running from October 28 to 30, is being organized under the second phase of the Migrants Rights and Decent Work (MiRiDeW) project in […]

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‘Kabaddi 5’ earns over Rs 70 million at domestic box office

KATHMANDU: The film Kabaddi 5, written and directed by Ram Babu Gurung, has grossed more than Rs 70 million at the domestic box office, according to producer Maniram Pokharel. The film had earned more than Rs 50 million by Sunday and continued its strong performance through Tuesday, Pokharel said. It has received positive responses from […]

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Nuwakot officials receive orientation on flood relief grants

NUWAKOT: An orientation program on implementing the Bhote Koshi Flood Victims Housing and Livelihood Grant Distribution Process, 2026, and using the Resource Management Information System (RMIS) effectively was held in Nuwakot on Wednesday. The program was chaired by Shambhu Prasad Regmi, chief district officer of Nuwakot, and attended by officials from flood-affected local government units […]

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Netanyahu outperforms forecasts, but Israel election leaves both blocs short of majority

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has emerged as the largest single party in partial election results, outperforming pre-election expectations, but neither his right-wing alliance nor the opposition appears to have secured the 61 seats needed to govern. Turnout exceeded 77 percent, reflecting strong voter engagement in an election shaped by the October […]

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Spain hit by second deadly train crash in nine months, at least 30 killed today

MADRID: At least 30 people were killed when two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, central Spain, on Wednesday, prompting the suspension of rail services between Madrid and the southern region of Andalusia. The crash occurred shortly after 9 AM (local time) near the towns of Mora and Orgaz, on the Madrid-Seville line. A train operated […]

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German ambassador welcomes development official Bärbel Kofler to Nepal

KATHMANDU: German Ambassador to Nepal Udo Eugen Volz welcomed Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, upon her arrival in Kathmandu on Wednesday for a four-day visit. According to the German Embassy in Kathmandu, Kofler will explore key areas of Nepal-Germany development cooperation, including health and energy infrastructure, […]

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Sudurpaschim win toss, choose to field against Pokhara

KATHMANDU: Sudurpaschim Royals won the toss and elected to field first against Pokhara Avengers in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday. Sudurpaschim captain Dipendra Singh Airee chose to bowl after winning the toss, sending Pokhara in to bat first. Sudurpaschim are […]

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha meets Thai, Sri Lankan, Bhutanese leaders, UN ESCAP chief in Bangkok

BANGKOK: Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha held separate meetings with senior officials from Thailand, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, as well as Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, executive secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), on the sidelines of the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Space […]

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Energy Minister Shrestha proposes regional satellite cooperation at Bangkok UN conference

BANGKOK: Nepal has proposed three measures to strengthen regional cooperation in satellite-based climate risk monitoring and early warning systems, including continuous surveillance of Himalayan hazards, better use of satellite data and equitable access to space technology. Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha presented the proposals at the Fifth Ministerial Conference on […]

Teacher Service Commission speeds up review of 6K teachers’ promotion appeals

KATHMANDU: The Teacher Service Commission has accelerated the publication of review results for appeals filed by nearly 6,000 teachers listed in promotion rankings based on performance evaluations. Commission spokesperson Parshuram Tiwari said the commission was publishing revised rankings for promotions based on 75 percent performance evaluations, following decisions by promotion recommendation committee secretariats. Under Chapter […]

Parliamentary panel seeks detailed damage assessment in flood-hit areas

KATHMANDU: A parliamentary special committee under the National Assembly has asked the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment to provide a detailed assessment of flood damage to agriculture, livestock, aquatic life, farmland and biodiversity in affected areas. At a meeting on Wednesday, committee chair Krishna Prasad Poudel urged the ministry to submit ward-level damage details […]

NTB invites tourism companies to join China travel mart

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has invited tourism companies to apply for participation in the China International Travel Mart (CITM), scheduled for December 12-14, 2026, with a participation fee of Rs 125,000 per company. NTB will select a maximum of seven companies through a lucky draw on November 4 at 10 AM at its […]

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Nepal, India border forces begin 10th coordination meeting

KATHMANDU: The Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal, and India’s Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) began their 10th coordination meeting at the APF headquarters in Halchowk, Kathmandu, on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation on border security and management. The meeting between the Inspector General of the APF and the Director General of the SSB provides an institutional platform […]

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NEPSE gains 33 points, turnover rises to Rs 7.468 billion

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose 33.29 points, or 1.26 percent, to close at 2,664.06 on Wednesday, while daily turnover increased from the previous session. Share prices of 241 companies rose, 35 declined and three remained unchanged. All but the trading subindex among the 13 sectoral indices recorded gains, supporting the overall market […]

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Education minister joins historic Chokte Narayan festival in Hadigaun

KATHMANDU: The Minister of Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel participated in the historic and culturally significant Chokte Narayan Jatra in Hadigaun, Kathmandu, joining local residents in the traditional procession. According to the Ministry of Education and Sports, Pokharel personally helped turn the ceremonial chariot as he took part in the festival alongside the local community. […]

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Widening gap between book profits and real cash outflows threatens financial stability

KATHMANDU: While banks continue to show increased profits in their annual reports, the amount available for distribution to shareholders in the neighboring column of the same report appears to have shrunk to almost zero. The distributable profit of banks and financial institutions was 2.33 percent of the total profit in 2023, dropped to 0.07 percent […]

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Nepal tourism academy explores education and tourism ties with Bahrain

MANAMA: A delegation from the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) visited Bahrain from Sunday, October 25, to yesterday, October 27, to explore academic and professional cooperation with Vatel Bahrain Tourism and Business School and strengthen ties in tourism-related sectors. Led by NATHM Executive Director and Principal Dibya Raj Pokhrel, the delegation included […]

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Nepal, France discuss aviation, climate and scientific research

KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and newly appointed French Ambassador to Nepal Françoise Puig-Inza discussed bilateral cooperation in aviation, climate action, scientific research and multilateralism during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. According to the ministry, Khanal congratulated Puig-Inza on her appointment and wished her a successful tenure. The meeting also […]

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Nepal Embassy in Muscat launches toll-free number amid Middle East tensions

MUSCAT: The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat has launched a toll-free telephone number to make it easier for Nepali citizens and other service seekers in Oman to contact the embassy amid growing tensions in the Middle East. The embassy announced that callers in Oman can reach it free of charge by dialing 80024000 from a […]

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Three newly appointed CPN (UML) central committee members take oath

KATHMANDU: Three nominated central committee members of the CPN (UML) who had yet to take their oaths were sworn in by party chair KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday. The newly sworn-in members are Mohammad Istiyaq Rai, Pushpa KC Bhandari and Indu Kadariya Bista. The party’s central committee meeting held in the fourth week of last […]

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LG Water Purifier gains popularity in the Nepali market

KATHMANDU: LG Water Purifier is gaining popularity in the Nepali market, recording encouraging sales momentum within less than a month of its launch. Its advanced water purification technology, hygienic stainless-steel tank and specialized maintenance services have helped distinguish the product in the competitive market. The water purifier features a multi-stage purification system that includes sediment […]

Army chief confers rank insignia on newly promoted officers

KATHMANDU: The Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel has conferred rank insignia on Purna Bahadur Khatri, who has been promoted to the rank of major general, according to the Directorate of Public Relations and Information of the Army. At a ceremony held at Army Headquarters (Jangi Adda) on Wednesday, Sigdel also conferred rank insignia […]

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Citizens from other districts can obtain citizenship copies in Kathmandu Valley

KATHMANDU: Nepali citizens from other districts can now obtain copies of their citizenship certificates from district administration offices in Kathmandu Valley, under a new arrangement aimed at making public services more accessible. The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, said the provision follows the government’s 100-point governance reform agenda and the Nepal Citizenship (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, […]

Disrupted campaigns and insurance crises hamper non-communicable disease control effort

KATHMANDU: Roughly 1.2 million citizens participated in the nationwide free screening campaign conducted by the government in early 2025 to detect non-communicable diseases early. Among them, health issues related to diseases were identified in about 60,000. However, the number of participants in the same campaign declined the following year. The screenings that were supposed to […]

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UNDOF highlights women’s leadership in peacekeeping on resolution anniversary

GOLAN: The United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) has highlighted the importance of women’s leadership and equal participation in peacekeeping as the United Nations marks the 26th anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. In a statement shared alongside the Nepali Army, UNDOF said the resolution, adopted in 2000, recognized women’s […]

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ANFA majority members plan to reopen headquarters and convene meeting

KATHMANDU: A group of 11 executive committee members of the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), including Senior Vice President Bir Bahadur Khadka, plan to reopen the association’s headquarters and convene a committee meeting after President Pankaj Bikram Nembang failed to call one despite a written request. Article 31(2) of ANFA’s statute requires the executive committee […]

IGP Dan Bahadur Karki issues directives to police offices nationwide

KATHMANDU: The Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki has issued directives to police officials across the country on contemporary issues and matters requiring attention, according to Nepal Police. Karki addressed office chiefs through a virtual conference attended by departmental chiefs and heads of various police units. The participants included officials from the Kathmandu Valley […]

Gas dealers welcome VAT bill rule, urge consumers to demand invoices

KATHMANDU: The Gas Dealers Federation of Nepal has welcomed the Nepal Oil Corporation’s (NOC) directive requiring sellers to issue value-added tax (VAT) bills for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales. In a press release on Wednesday, the federation described the move as a significant step toward making the gas business more systematic and transparent. The NOC’s […]

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Hearing committee faces real test in assessing judicial council recommendations

KATHMANDU: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has called for public complaints regarding the four individuals recommended for appointment as Supreme Court justices. Issuing a notice on October 26, the committee requested that complaints with clear grounds and evidence be submitted within 10 days if the proposed individuals are deemed unsuitable for appointment. With this, the hearing […]

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Energy Minister urges regional action on cascading Himalayan disasters at Bangkok conference

BANGKOK: The Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has called for stronger regional cooperation, satellite data sharing and improved early warning systems to help countries prepare for increasingly complex disasters linked to climate change in the Himalayan region. Addressing the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Space Applications for Sustainable Development in Asia and […]

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German state secretary arrives in Nepal for four-day visit

Germany has provided more than EUR 11 million for the flood response, covering immediate humanitarian assistance and long-term support for health and energy infrastructure reconstruction.

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Nepali women peacekeepers take charge of UN’s highest permanently manned position

The deployment highlights women's contributions to international peace and security, particularly in demanding operational environments, as the United Nations marks the 26th anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.

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Pokhara’s underground power lines reach 165.7 kilometers

Authorities say underground lines will improve reliability, reduce accident risks, and enhance the city’s appearance. Full undergrounding across the Pokhara Valley would require more than Rs 5 billion, Subedi said.

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Chitwan’s rice zone expects 5,000-tonne rise in paddy output

CHITWAN: Paddy production in Chitwan’s designated rice zone is projected to rise by 5,000 metric tonnes this fiscal year 2026/27, reaching an estimated 50,000 tonnes, as crop assessments point to higher output. The rice zone produced 45,000 metric tonnes of paddy last fiscal year from 8,500 hectares of land, according to Sauraj Bishwakarma, Information Officer […]