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Nepal’s Autumn Climbing Season Draws 788 Foreign Mountaineers to 31 Peaks
A total of 788 climbers from 70 countries have obtained permits to climb 31 mountains in Nepal during the autumn season, generating Rs 24.72 crore in royalty revenue for the government.
Bidya Devi Bhandari Takes Oath as UML Senior Leader
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has formally assumed the position of Senior Leader of the CPN-UML, taking her oath before party Chairman KP Sharma Oli.
73% Still Queue at Electricity Counters as Minister Pushes Digital Payments
Around 73% of electricity consumers still visit physical counters to pay their bills, while the Nepal Electricity Authority spends nearly Rs 59.79 crore annually to operate these payment counters.
Kathmandu Consumers Can Now Get Gas With Any Brand’s Empty Cylinder During Dashain
Gas consumers in Kathmandu Valley will be able to exchange an empty LPG cylinder of any brand and purchase gas from designated locations during Dashain, with no additional exchange fee.
Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Dies at 75 After Cardiac Arrest
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa.
Transport Federation Warns Against Overcharging During Dashain Travel
Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs’ National Federation has urged transport operators not to charge passengers more than the government-approved fares during the Dashain travel season, warning that violators will face action.
Kathmandu Court Halts Share Transfer of Mustang Helicopter Linked to Nims Dai
The Kathmandu District Court has ordered a halt to the sale and transfer of shares in Mustang Helicopter Pvt. Ltd., linked to mountaineer Nirmal Purja, over an outstanding compensation claim by homeowners whose house was destroyed in a gas-cylinder explosion.
Education Minister Urges Rajarshi Janak University to Find Solutions to Madhesh’s Education Challenges
Education and Sports Minister Sasmita Pokharel has directed Rajarshi Janak University to conduct research on education-sector challenges in Madhesh Province and submit practical solutions to the ministry.
RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.50% as Inflation Risks Strengthen
The Reserve Bank of India has increased its policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, shifting its monetary policy stance toward calibrated tightening amid rising inflation risks and resilient economic growth.
Major Highways to Reopen Before Dashain as Flood and Landslide Repairs Accelerate
The government has stepped up efforts to restore major roads damaged by floods and landslides, aiming to reopen key highways before the Dashain festival.
Money Laundering Department Raids Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana’s Residence
The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has conducted raids at the residences of former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana and several people close to him, recovering important documents during the searches.
Heavy Rainfall Recorded in Arghakhanchi; More Rain Expected
Arghakhanchi’s Simalpani rainfall station recorded 58.2 mm of rain in the past hour, classified as heavy rainfall, with several provinces experiencing thunderstorms and moderate rain.