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Dashain Tika Auspicious Time Set for 10:26 AM on Kartik 4
The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Development Committee has announced the auspicious timings for major Dashain rituals, with the best time for receiving Tika set for 10:26 AM on Kartik 4, Tuesday.
Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From International Football
Argentina captain and football icon Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary two-decade career with the national team toward an end.
Government to Rebuild Flood-Affected Homes While Preserving Local Identity
Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal has said private homes in flood-affected areas will be rebuilt in a way that preserves local identity, with reconstruction carried out in coordination with local governments and residents.
Dashain, Tihar Travel: Advance Public Transport Ticket Booking Opens From Ashoj 23
Advance booking for public transport tickets for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath festivals will open from Ashoj 23 to facilitate the movement of passengers leaving Kathmandu Valley.
Home Minister Gurung Warns Officials Against Leaking Confidential Information
Home Minister Sudan Gurung has warned officials and employees under the Ministry of Home Affairs and its agencies against sharing or misusing confidential state information, saying violators will face legal action.
Flood Damage Forces Nepal to Rethink Road and Bridge Designs
The government is preparing to revise road and bridge design standards and establish a disaster-resilient maintenance system following rising infrastructure damage from floods and landslides.
Kalanki–Basundhara Ring Road Set for Major Safety Upgrade
Two companies have been selected to install road safety infrastructure, including steel railings, traffic signs, lane markings, and zebra crossings along the Kalanki–Basundhara section.
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung to Visit India on October 12 for BIMSTEC Meeting
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung will travel to India on October 12 to attend a BIMSTEC meeting, marking his first foreign visit since taking office.
Nepal Plans One-Stop System to Fast-Track Stalled Investment Projects
Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal says stalled investment projects and past investment commitments will be brought under a new legal framework and implemented through a one-stop system.
PM Shah Says Government Intensifying Disaster Management Efforts Across Nepal
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is continuing disaster management efforts through coordination among the federal, provincial, and local governments following disasters reported since Bhadra 10.
Flydubai Co-Pilot Accused of Attacking Captain Identified as Omani Citizen
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has reportedly been identified as Omani citizen Hamam Al-Hamami, although authorities have not officially confirmed his identity or alleged extremist views.
Nepal Moves to Separate Aviation Regulator and Service Provider
The government has registered a new bill in Parliament proposing to restructure the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) as an independent aviation regulator and separate regulatory functions from airport and air navigation services.