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Nepal Announces 15-Member Squad for ICC World Cup League 2 in Oman
Nepal has announced a 15-member squad under the captaincy of Sandeep Lamichhane for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in Oman, starting October 7.
Bangladesh Faces Shortage of Fresh and Small-Denomination Banknotes
Bangladesh is facing an unusual cash problem as the market struggles with a shortage of fresh and usable banknotes, particularly Tk10, Tk20 and Tk100 notes, despite cash remaining available through banks and ATMs.
Finance Minister Wagle Says Current Government Is Nepal’s Most Private Sector-Friendly and Reform-Oriented
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has claimed that the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government is focused on private-sector development and economic reforms, with a target of achieving an average 7% economic growth over the next decade.
Nepal Welcomes 88,248 Foreign Tourists in September, Arrivals Rise 12.1%
International tourist arrivals to Nepal increased 12.1% year-on-year in September 2026, with strong growth from Asian markets, particularly China, offsetting declines from Western destinations.
NTA Advances Plan to Allocate Additional Spectrum for 5G Expansion
Nepal Telecommunications Authority has moved ahead with plans to provide additional frequency for 5G expansion, while existing spectrum can already be used under its technology-neutral policy.
Mahakali River Suspension Bridge Collapses, Disrupting Travel Between Dodhara Chandani and Bhimdatta
A suspension bridge over the Mahakali River connecting Dodhara Chandani Municipality and Bhimdatta Municipality in Kanchanpur has collapsed, completely disrupting transportation and pedestrian movement along the route.
Festival Travel: Infrastructure Committee Issues 5-Point Directive for Safe and Smooth Public Transport
The House of Representatives’ Infrastructure Development Committee has issued five directives to ensure safe, organized, and convenient public transportation during Dashain, Tihar, Chhath, and other major festivals.
Dashain Ticket Booking Sparks Dispute Between Transport Department and Operators
The Department of Transport Management wants advance ticket booking for Dashain to open before Ghatasthapana, while transport operators are reluctant due to severe damage to major highways caused by recent floods and landslides.
Government Prepares to Amend 3 Laws to Recognize Disaster Missing Persons as Deceased
The government is preparing legal amendments to provide relief, death registration, insurance claims, and property transfer facilities to families of people who go missing in floods, landslides, and other disasters, even when their bodies are not recovered.
ANISU (R) Demands Fee Waivers, Hostel Support for Rasuwa Flood-Affected TU Students
The All Nepal National Independent Student Union (Revolutionary) has urged Tribhuvan University (TU) to provide fee concessions and hostel facilities for students affected by the Rasuwa floods.
Heavy Rain Disrupts Major Highways Across Nepal, Multiple Routes Blocked
Continuous rainfall over the past four days has triggered landslides, floods and road damage across several districts, disrupting traffic on major highways and road sections nationwide.
Rhino Cruise Stranded by Narayani Flood, Rescue Operation Underway
70-ton Rhino Cruise stranded near a bridge after the Narayani River surged above the danger level is being removed with the help of three cranes. The Department of Roads is coordinating the operation with the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police.