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PM Karki Pledges “bloodless, injury-free” Elections 

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed her commitment to holding the upcoming elections in a peaceful and fear-free environment. On Thursday, she met with a delegation from the ASEAN Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) and informed them of the government’s dedication to ensuring free, fair, and secure elections. ANFREL is an international network of election observers headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.

Oli Blames Fovernment for Pushing Nation into Anarchy After House Dissolution 

UML Chair and former PM KP Sharma Oli accused the government of dissolving the House of Representatives to run the country under anarchy. Speaking to party members at his Bhaktapur residence, Oli said the government had no authority to make such a move and President Ramchandra Paudel erred by endorsing it.

Vice President, South Korean Ambassador Explore Ways to Deepen Socio-Economic Ties

Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav met with South Korean Ambassador to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, at the Vice President’s office in Lainchaur on Thursday for a courtesy visit. The discussion focused on bilateral relations, tourism cooperation, labor and employment, infrastructure development, energy, investment, and people-to-people ties. Acting President Yadav highlighted the recent formation of a new government after the ‘Gen Z Movement’ and reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to democracy, noting that completing the House of Representatives election by March 5, 2026 is a key government responsibility.

Newly Formed Nepali Communist Party Files for Registration at Election Commission

The newly formed Nepali Communist Party has officially submitted an application to the Election Commission for party registration. The party, established through the unification of ten leftist forces and groups, filed its application on Thursday — a day after publicly announcing the formation of the unified front. This new political entity has emerged from the merger of several prominent left-leaning organizations, including the former CPN (Maoist Centre) and CPN (Unified Socialist), alongside eight other smaller parties and groups.

Gagan Thapa Calls on Youth to Join NC Reform and Convention Debates

Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has urged all party members and youth to actively participate in debates ahead of the party’s upcoming convention. In a 14-minute video shared on social media, Thapa appealed to young people, even those outside the party, to support Nepali Congress’s reform journey, saying their involvement would bring fresh energy and strength. He emphasized that the move to raise the convention agenda at the ongoing central committee meeting stems from responsibility toward the nation and concern over the party’s current situation.

High Court Orders Files on Ravi Lamichhane, Ex-DIG Joshi

The Butwal Bench of the Tulsipur High Court has ordered the submission of case files and district court orders related to Rabi Lamichhane and former DIG Chhabilal Joshi. The bench, led by Justices Basudev Acharya and Omprakash Aryal, said hearings would proceed only after the missing case records are provided. Lamichhane, in custody for the Supreme Cooperative Scam, had submitted Rs 27.48 million as bail for his share of the total Rs 109.936 million collective bail.

Baburam Bhattarai Convenes Meeting of New Forces to Form Election Alliance Against Old Parties

Former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai has initiated talks among new and alternative political groups to jointly defeat traditional parties in upcoming elections. At a meeting in New Baneshwar on Thursday, leaders from Naya Shakti, Rastriya Swatantra Party, Progressive Campaign Nepal, Bibeksheel Sajha, and Ujyalo Nepal discussed forming an alliance. Bhattarai warned that corrupt old leaders were resurfacing after the Gen Z uprising and urged unity to counter them electorally.  He said growing public frustration must be addressed through a united front of new forces.

Nepali Ambassador to UK Chandra Ghimire Returns Home Amid Controversial Recall Order
Nepali Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Chandra Ghimire, has returned to Nepal following the government’s controversial decision to recall 11 ambassadors from their posts abroad. Upon arrival, Ghimire shared a reflective Facebook post expressing gratitude for his diplomatic tenure and pride in representing Nepal in London. In his post, Ghimire thanked the Nepali community in the UK for their support, describing his tenure as “a fulfilling period of service to the nation and Nepalis abroad.” He also noted that he was returning home “with satisfaction of having done his duty with sincerity and dignity.”

UK Ambassador Fenn Meets Minister Pun to Discuss Support for Education and Innovation

British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn held a meeting with Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun to discuss the United Kingdom’s continued support for Nepal’s School Education Sector Plan (SESP). The meeting highlighted the UK’s long-term partnership in strengthening Nepal’s education system and aligning it with technological advancement and employment generation. Ambassador Fenn and Minister Pun discussed ways to integrate digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth within Nepal’s evolving education and research framework.

Om Prakash Aryal Inspects Fire-Damaged Home of Ex-President Bhandari

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal visited the residence of former President Bidya Devi Bhandari in Chapali, Kathmandu, on Thursday morning. The house was set on fire during the Gen Z movement on September 8 and 9. Earlier, Minister Aryal had inspected the home of President Ramchandra Paudel in Bohoratar, Kathmandu. On Tuesday, he also visited the residence of first President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav in Bagdol, Lalitpur, where he held discussions with Dr. Yadav regarding the condition of the property.

Youth Wing of UML Files Complaint Against Balen for Offensive Facebook Posts

The National Youth Association Nepal, affiliated with the CPN (UML), has filed a complaint at the Cyber Bureau against Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah. The complaint was registered on Thursday by the union’s Vice-Chair, Maharaj Gurung.  According to the complaint, Mayor Sah allegedly used his personal Facebook account, ‘Balen,’ to post offensive remarks targeting foreign countries, political parties, and public officials, thereby disturbing public peace and social harmony. The complaint claims that certain words in Shah’s posts were objectionable and that he spread messages undermining social cohesion.

Gen Z’s Sacrifice Turned Tyranny into Ashes: Biplav

Netra Bikram Chand “Biplav,” General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN), stated that the sacrifices of the Gen Z generation reduced the increasingly autocratic government to ashes. Addressing a demonstration in Kathmandu demanding an all-party interim government, Biplav said that the Gen Z activists gave their lives to challenge the authoritarian power. He said, “Those who sacrificed in the Gen Z movement left behind qualities that Nepal will never forget. The state power was blind, deaf, and becoming tyrannical against the people. Gen Z, through their blood and sacrifice, crushed the arrogance of corrupt politicians and parliament, reducing it to ashes in the fire.”

Arjun Narsingh KC Warns NC Leadership Cannot Stay Without Holding Convention

At the ongoing Central Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress, senior leader Arjun Narsingh KC submitted a 15-point written proposal urging the party to hold a regular or special convention without delay. KC highlighted that even short preparation is sufficient, recalling that the party’s 11th general convention was successfully held with just 40 days of preparation. He warned that the current Central Working Committee’s term has expired, stressing the committee has a legal duty to address the collective demand of 54 percent of members for a special convention. “On what basis does this elected committee continue to function? It must clarify that it remains in office only until the next convention,” KC said.

Sudan Gurung Questions Home Minister: ‘Has the Government Tilted to the Oli Era?’

Leader of the Gen Z movement, Sudan Gurung, has questioned Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal over why Mahesh Basnet was not arrested, while Dr. Nicholous Bhusal was taken into custody for similar statements. Gurung asked whether the government is selectively targeting individuals and suggested that the administration has tilted in favor of the powerful, continuing in the style of the previous Oli government. He wrote on Facebook, “Home Minister, what difference do you see between the statements of Nicholous Bhusal and Mahesh Basnet? Why was only Nicholous arrested? Has the government shifted to avoid touching the powerful, following the path of the Oli government? This statement was made out of frustration after repeated questioning in a closed room. It seems the movement is losing momentum.”

Corruption Case Filed Against Former Dharan Tax Officer

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case at the Special Court against former Dharan tax officer Tilak Ale and Santosh Kumar Basnet, Managing Director of Swaminarayan Nirman Seva Pvt. Ltd. The CIAA alleges that the company failed to deposit Rs 12.37 million in VAT for a 2020 sand and gravel contract with Sundarharaicha Municipality and submitted falsified documents to evade payment.  Ale and Basnet are accused of colluding to mislead the municipality. The anti-corruption body has demanded a fine equivalent to the evaded VAT.

Over 12,000 Domestic Tourists Visit Annapurna I Base Camp in Two Months

More than 12,000 domestic tourists visited the Annapurna I Base Camp in Narchyang, Annapurna Rural Municipality–4 of Myagdi, over the past two months. The area saw a significant rise in internal tourism from mid-September to early November. According to tourism entrepreneur Tej Gurung, who operates a hotel along the Maurice Herzog Trail in Humkhola, between 200 and 500 visitors arrived daily during this period. He said the Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath holidays brought an all-time record number of tourists to the Annapurna Base Camp.

EPS Workers Protest Delay in Sending to South Korea

A protest has erupted over delays in sending workers to South Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS), despite passing language and skill tests. Workers who passed the EPS language and skill exams two years ago have still not been deployed. On Thursday, they surrounded the EPS Korea branch under the Department of Foreign Employment in Gwarko, Lalitpur, demanding immediate action. For 2025, out of 163,000 participants in the EPS exam, 17,030 candidates successfully passed the language test.

Two Nepali Tourists Rescued from Snow in Chharka, Mustang-Dolpa Border

Two Nepali tourists trapped in snow at Chharka on the Mustang-Dolpa border were safely rescued this morning by helicopter. The operation was coordinated by the Mustang District Administration Office with assistance from the Nepali Army’s Indra Box Battalion and carried out using an Air Dynasty helicopter. The rescued tourists, Manish GC from Parbat and Santosh Kunwar from Myagdi, had been stuck at the Mustang-Dolpa border due to heavy snowfall. Mustang Chief District Officer Bishnu Prasad Bhusal confirmed that the army coordinated the rescue after receiving information about the tourists’ situation.

NEPSE Falls by 11.29 Points Amid Rs 5.42 Billion Turnover

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 11.29 points on Thursday. The total share trading amounted to nearly Rs 5.42 billion. Among the traded companies, 165 saw a decline in share prices, 77 companies experienced a rise, while the share prices of 9 companies remained unchanged. Among Thursday’s trades, sellers of Darmakhola Hydro Energy earned the highest profits, whereas sellers of Sampada Laghubitta Financial Institution incurred the largest losses.

ADB Loan of Rs 28.39 Billion for Municipal Development Fund Stalled

Following the dissolution of the House of Representatives after the Gen Z movement, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s proposed loan assistance for the Municipal Development Fund has been stalled. Although the Ministry of Urban Development had made the necessary policy arrangements to receive the loan, the absence of a functioning House has left the loan assistance in limbo, as the arrangements cannot be legally validated. ADB had proposed $200 million (approx. Rs 28.39 billion) under a policy-based loan (with conditional policy adjustments) to support economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.

NTA Forms Valuation Committee for Smart Telecom Assets

About two and a half years after taking control of Smart Telecom, the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has formed a ‘Valuation Committee’. The five-member committee is coordinated by Chartered Accountant Rajesh Parajuli. The committee was formed under the Telecommunications Service Provider Asset Management Regulations, 2022, to determine the value of assets belonging to service providers whose licenses are not renewed.

Simkot Airport Expansion Delayed Due to Pending DPR Approval

The expansion and land acquisition work for Simkot Airport has stalled. Although the budget for this fiscal year has been allocated and a detailed project report (DPR) prepared, the work cannot move forward because the DPR has not yet been approved. According to Tek Kumar Regmi, Chief District Officer and Chair of the Land Acquisition Committee, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) had prepared the DPR, but without its approval, the necessary expansion work is facing delays.

DPR for 220 kV Chamelia–Jouljibi Cross-Border Transmission Line Prepared

The detailed project report (DPR) for the 220 kV Chamelia–Jouljibi cross-border transmission line has been completed. During the 12th Joint Director-Level Committee meeting held in New Delhi on February 12, 2025, Nepal and India agreed to move forward with the construction of the project. Following this agreement, both countries have prepared the DPR for their respective sections of the transmission line. The DPR was presented at the Nepal–India Joint Technical Team meeting held in Pokhara. Both sides have agreed to prepare a joint DPR within the next month.

Jerry on Top Becomes Highest-Grossing Nepali Film of the Year

Actor Anmol KC’s film “Jerry on Top” has become the highest-grossing Nepali movie of 2025, earning Rs 114.30 million in gross collection as of Wednesday, according to producer Saroj Neupane. Previously, the top-grossing film of the year was “Unko Sweater”, which collected Rs 113.40 million. “Jerry on Top” is still running in theaters, and the Film Development Board has yet to release the official box office figures.

Kantipur Theater Prepares Third Play ‘Maharani ko Jatra’

Kantipur Theater, which successfully debuted actress Rekha Thapa in the play “Mira”, has started preparing its third theatrical production, titled “Maharani ko Jatra”. Following “Mira”, the theater introduced actors Jeevan Luintel and Sanisha Bhattarai in “Shirishko Phool”. The upcoming play, conceived and directed by Deepak Baral, will feature performances by Usha Rajak, Raj Nyaupane, Suhana Acharya, Dipesh Gajurel, Bikalpa Oli, Jyoti Lama, Nikita Acharya, Sameer Sharma, Vishal Karki, Govind Poudel, Shriddhar Poudel, Prayas Khatri, Bimal Yadav, Manoj Tamang, Biran Dahani, Sweta Chaulagai, and Kushal Baskota.

Actress Barsha Raut Clarifies Media Speculation on Hand Marks

Actress Barsha Raut addressed media questions regarding marks on her hand during the trailer release event of her upcoming film “Harsha”. In a Facebook post on Wednesday evening, she clarified that the marks are 10–15 years old. She stated that old photos on her profile still clearly show these marks, and criticized recent headlines for misrepresenting them in a misleading manner. She wrote, “Many of today’s headlines have completely misrepresented the marks on my hand. Photos from 10–15 years ago are still on my profile, and the marks from that time can be clearly seen.”

Tribhuvan Army Club Enter Semifinals with Bimala’s Hat-Trick 

Tribhuvan Army Football Club secured their place in the semifinals of the Jhapa Women’s Gold Cup with a commanding 6–0 victory over RS Pokhara FC in the final quarterfinal match held Thursday at Dudhe Stadium. From the very start, Army dominated ball possession and pressed forward with continuous attacks.

Football Players Protest at ANFA Headquarters

Players under the Nepal Football Players Association staged a protest at All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) headquarters in Satdobato on Thursday, opposing ANFA’s decision to delay the A Division League until next year. ANFA had earlier announced the league would begin at the end of December but later deferred it. After ANFA ignored their repeated appeals, the players said the postponement violates their right to play. Supporters joined the demonstration as ANFA sealed its gates and tightened security.

Karate Star Arika Gurung to Compete in World Karate Championship

Nepali karate champion Arika Gurung will represent Nepal at the World Karate Championship to be held in Cairo, Egypt, from November 27 to 30. Gurung earned her place through the Universality Quota of the World Karate Federation (WKF). She has been training intensively for the global event. Last month, Gurung delivered an impressive performance at the qualification tournament in Paris, France, where she won all her group-stage matches and advanced to the quarterfinals. Her strong showing there secured her a spot in the upcoming world championship.

Typhoon Kalmaegi Claims 114 Lives in Philippines, Hundreds Missing

The central Philippines is grappling with one of the deadliest typhoons this year, as authorities report that flooding caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi has claimed at least 114 lives. Cebu, the most populous island in the region, bore the brunt of the storm, with 71 confirmed deaths, 127 people still missing, and 82 injured, officials said. Cebu provincial authorities have additionally reported 28 fatalities not included in the national civil defence figures. Kalmaegi exited the Philippines on Thursday morning and is now moving toward central Vietnam, where flooding has also caused significant casualties.

Bihar Assembly Election Seen as Popularity Test for PM Modi

The ongoing assembly election in India’s eastern state of Bihar on Thursday is being viewed as a political “popularity test” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This election in one of India’s influential states is expected to indicate the strength of public support for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Modi. Under the two-phase voting, millions of voters have lined up at polling centers across Bihar to cast their votes for 243 assembly seats. The election, held amid public dissatisfaction over unemployment, law and order issues, and irregularities in the voter list revision, will have its results announced on November 14.

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinians Despite US-Brokered Gaza Ceasefire

The Israeli army has reported killing two Palestinians in the central Gaza Strip, alleging they crossed the “yellow line” into territory controlled by Israel, despite a US-brokered ceasefire currently in effect. Meanwhile, a copy of a UN Security Council draft resolution, circulated by the United States, outlines plans for a “Board of Peace” and the creation of an international stabilization force in Gaza as part of the ceasefire framework. Since the ceasefire came into force on October 10, Hamas has released 20 Israeli captives alive and handed over the remains of 22 of 28 Israelis killed in Gaza.