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Process To Bring Back Body of Bipin Joshi Begins

The process to repatriate the body of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student killed in a Hamas attack, has begun. According to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai held a telephone conversation with Israel’s Foreign Ministry Director General, Eden Bar Tal, on Tuesday. During the talks, Tal confirmed that Joshi, who had been held by Hamas, had died and that his body had been identified. He also informed that the process of sending his body back to Nepal has already started.

Writ Petitions Filed in Supreme Court Against House Dissolution

The Supreme Court has received a growing number of writ petitions challenging both the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the formation of the interim government led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. According to court officials, six writ petitions have been filed so far, with more expected in the coming days. Some petitions question the process of forming the interim government, while others contest the legality of the House dissolution. One of the petitions was filed by Yubaraj Saphal of Sindhuli and others, who have argued that Karki’s appointment as prime minister was unconstitutional.

Speaker Ghimire Seeks Party Opinions on Dissolution of House of Representatives

Speaker of the House Devaraj Ghimire has formally requested political parties to share their views regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives. Ghimire, who has held informal discussions with political leaders, legal experts, and analysts, is now seeking formal party positions on the matter. To facilitate this, he has invited the chief whips of the political parties that were represented in the dissolved House for a discussion. Speaker Ghimire has called these party chief secretaries for a meeting on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Home Minister Says Legal Action Already Initiated Against Former PM Oli

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has confirmed that a formal complaint has been filed demanding action against the immediate past prime minister KP Sharma Oli over the protest shootings.  He made the remark while ending the hunger strike of Madan Budha from Achham, who had been fasting with a three-point demand, including representation of Sudurpaschim in the federal government.  Referring to Budha’s third demand seeking investigation and action against those responsible for ordering the shootings, Aryal said, “The complaint has already been filed.”

Deuba Calls Gen Z Uprising’s Second Day a Dark Chapter in Nepal’s History

Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has described September 9, the second day of the Gen Z uprising, as one of the darkest days in Nepal’s history. Addressing the Central Committee meeting at the party’s central office, Deuba stated that the peaceful protest on September 8 was infiltrated, and the demonstration turned violent, leading to the death of innocent young people. This marks the first public written statement from Deuba following the Gen Z uprising.

Petition Filed in Supreme Court Seeking Criminal Investigation into Gen Z Protest Crackdown

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding a criminal investigation into those involved in the crackdown on last month’s Gen Z movement. Yuvraj Paudel from Sindhupalchok has requested the nullification of the president’s decision to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Prime Minister, and has called for action against four individuals directly involved in suppressing the protest. The petition seeks that former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, the Inspector General of Police, and Kathmandu Chief District Officer be investigated under criminal law for their roles in the incident.

Home Minister Meets Chinese Ambassador, Reaffirms One-China Policy

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal held a courtesy meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song on Tuesday.  During the meeting, Minister Aryal emphasized Nepal’s firm and unwavering commitment to the One-China policy, affirming that Nepal will not allow any activities on its soil that could undermine China’s sovereignty, unity, or territorial integrity.

Purna Bahadur Khadka Appointed Acting President of Nepali Congress

Purna Bahadur Khadka has been appointed as the acting president of the Nepali Congress (NC). Party President Sher Bahadur Deuba assigned him the role during the Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Tuesday. Addressing the meeting, Deuba cited health reasons for the delegation of responsibilities and officially informed the committee that Vice President Khadka would serve as the acting party president.

Province Chief Calls for Formation of New Government in Madhes

Madhes Province Chief Sumitra Subedi Bhandari has officially called on political parties in Madhesh Province to form a new government. She has set a deadline of 4 p.m. on Wednesday for parties to establish a majority government in line with Article 168, Clause 2 of the Constitution. Earlier today, Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh resigned from his position.

Election Commission Registers Janaswaraj Party

The Election Commission has officially registered the Janaswaraj Party, formed as a split from the Janamat Party. The new party is led by Deepak Sah and has a 25-member working committee, according to the Commission. The party’s requested flag will feature vertical stripes in blue, white, and red. Its election symbol, as requested, will be circular, displaying the party’s name along with the symbol in the center.

NEPSE Drops 19.43 Points, Settles at 2528

On Tuesday, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 19.43 points, closing at 2528. Although the market showed initial gains at the opening, it declined within the first half-hour of trading. Trading volume also dropped, with today’s turnover at Rs 3.36 billion, compared to Rs 4.97 billion recorded the previous day. Among listed companies, 33 saw their share prices rise, 214 declined, and 5 remained unchanged. Sector-wise, Trading shares increased the most by 1.48%, while Hydropower stocks fell the most by 1.71%.

Finance Minister Khanal Holds High-Level Meetings in Washington D.C.

Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal, attending the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., is engaged in a series of high-level meetings. On Tuesday, he met separately with Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, and Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF. During his meeting with Bjerde, Minister Khanal said that the main responsibility of Nepal’s new government formed after the Gen Z protests is to conduct timely elections, while also emphasizing good governance and accountability.

Government Scraps Longstanding Cash Subsidy System for Exports

The government’s long-running cash subsidy scheme for export promotion has reached the phase of cancellation. The Department of Industry recently issued a notice stating that it will not accept new applications in FY 2025/26 that would create additional liabilities.
As the subsidy for exports made in one fiscal year is paid in the next, uncertainty remains over the payment for last year and the settlement of older arrears.

Bangladeshi Firm Begins Loan Portfolio Review of 10 Major Banks

The Bangladeshi firm Howlader Yunus & Co., selected to review the loan portfolios of 10 major commercial banks, has begun its work simultaneously in all banks. Offsite data analysis had already started before Dashain, and from Sunday, joint teams of NRB representatives and Nepali chartered accountants chosen by Howlader began field work. According to NRB, the teams will collect policies and data before Tihar and conduct onsite analysis and monitoring after Chhath.

NEA to Cut Power Supply to Industries Defaulting on Premium Charges

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is set to cut power lines of industries that have not paid additional premium fees for trunk lines and dedicated feeders. The authority has given a final deadline until October 19 for defaulters to clear their dues. NEA Board of Directors has already decided to recover the outstanding amounts and has issued a public notice stating that power lines of industries failing to pay by the deadline will be disconnected.

Filming of ‘Kabaddi 5’ Begins in Mustang

The shooting of the Nepali film ‘Kabaddi 5’ has officially begun. The production team started filming on Monday from Larjung village in Mustang. The shoot commenced with a script and camera worship ceremony at the famous religious site Muktinath Temple in Mustang. ‘Kabaddi 5’ marks the fifth sequel of the popular franchise. Although the team had promoted ‘Kabaddi 4’ as the final sequel, a new installment is now being produced.

Trailer of Nepali Film ‘Soltini’ Released

The trailer for the upcoming Nepali film ‘Soltini’, set to release on October 23 was unveiled in a ceremony in Kathmandu on Monday. The trailer sensitively depicts love amid social and familial challenges, highlighting issues such as inter-caste discrimination, community inequalities, and the resulting struggles. The story mainly revolves around actress Parikshha Limbu, focusing on her romantic journey with actor Prakash Saput, which forms the central thread of the film.

Song ‘Phool Bani Phulthe’ Released from Film ‘Chirag’

The song ‘Phool Bani Phulthe’ from the upcoming movie ‘Chirag’, releasing on November 21, has been released to the public. Sung by Deepak Limbu and Asmita Adhikari, the lyrics and music are composed by Tyagmurti. The music video, fully created with VFX, features Tyagmurti and Sankala Gautam. Earlier, a poster showed Tyagmurti in a non-binary role, but in the song video, he is portrayed in a male role.

Nepal Suffers Another Defeat in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

Nepal’s losing streak in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers continued after a 1–0 defeat against hosts Vietnam in the second leg match held at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday night. Nepal had previously lost 3–1 to the same team in the first leg. Despite showing improvement in their overall play, Nepal could not avoid another loss. The only goal of the match came in the 5th minute when Nepali defender Suman Shrestha inadvertently scored an own goal, which proved decisive. Neither side managed to score afterward.

‘A’ Division League Cancelled Again This Year

It has been confirmed that the ‘A’ Division League will not take place this year. The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has decided to postpone the country’s top club competition once again. The last ‘A’ Division League was held in May 2023, where Church Boys United won the title. Since then, a new season of the league has not been organized. A few days ago, ANFA had announced the annual calendar, stating that the league would start fromDecember 24, but on Monday, the association decided not to hold the league.

Nepal Improves in ICC T20I Rankings

Nepal’s position in the ICC T20 International (T20I) rankings has improved. According to the new rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday, Nepal has moved up one spot and now holds the 17th position.

Player Participation Soars for Nepal Kabaddi League Season 2

The Nepal Kabaddi League (NKL) has witnessed a remarkable surge in player interest, with 512 Nepali players registering for the draft for Season 2. This marks a significant increase compared to the first season, where only 278 Nepali players had registered. Among the 512 registered players for Season 2, Bagmati Province leads with 155 players, followed by Sudurpashchim with 103, Lumbini with 98, Madhesh with 70, Koshi with 35, Karnali with 27, and Gandaki with 24.

Madagascar President Rajoelina Flees Amid Gen Z Protest

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina announced late Monday that he has fled the country due to fears for his life following a military rebellion but did not resign. The address was broadcast on social media from an undisclosed location. Rajoelina has faced weeks of anti-government protests led by Gen Z, which escalated on Saturday when an elite military unit, CAPSAT, joined demonstrators demanding the resignation of the president and other ministers. Rajoelina described the situation as an illegal attempt to seize power and departed Madagascar for safety.

Trump Hails Middle East Ceasefire as Palestinian Prisoners Released

US President Donald Trump has pledged lasting peace in the Middle East after signing a Gaza ceasefire agreement with leaders from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. As part of the deal, Israel released nearly 2,000 prisoners and detainees, including 154 exiled to Egypt, while Hamas freed all 20 surviving Israeli captives and handed over the bodies of four others. Released Palestinians reported beatings and humiliation during Israeli detention, with one describing Ofer Prison as a “slaughterhouse.”

US-China Trade Tensions Back as Port Fees Take Effect

The US and China started charging new port fees on each other’s ships on Tuesday, as trade tensions between the world’s two biggest economies increase. China says its levies aim to safeguard the country’s shipping industry from “discriminatory” measures and apply to US-owned, operated, built, or flagged vessels but not Chinese-built ships. It comes in retaliation to US fees on Chinese ships, which Washington says are designed to support American shipping companies.