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PM Karki Meets COAS Sigdel to Discuss National Security

Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a meeting with Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel on Tuesday at the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ Office in Singha Durbar. During the discussion, the current state of peace and security in the country was reviewed. Prime Minister Karki assumed office following the fall of KP Sharma Oli’s government after the Gen Z movement on September 8-9. In line with the movement’s demands, the Nepal Army facilitated her appointment as Prime Minister.

Finance Minister Meets Indian and Chinese Ambassadors, Discusses Economic Cooperation

Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal held separate meetings on Tuesday with India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, and China’s Ambassador, Cheng Song. These meetings follow the Gen Z movement and the recent political transition in Nepal. During the discussion with the Indian ambassador, Minister Khanal highlighted the long-standing relationship between Nepal and India and expressed gratitude for India’s continuous support. In the meeting with the Chinese ambassador, Minister Khanal acknowledged China as a good neighbor and thanked the country for its continued support to Nepal.

Calls Mount for RSP Chief Lamichhane to Resign

Voices demanding that Rabi Lamichhane, who is currently in Nakkhu Jail over a cooperative scam, step down as president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have emerged. On Tuesday, during a central committee meeting, a proposal was made that Lamichhane should resign as chairman until the legal proceedings related to the cooperative scam are concluded. At the meeting held at the party’s central office, provincial chiefs proposed that Lamichhane should step aside until the cases are resolved.

Election Commission Officials Discuss Poll Preparations with PM Karki

Prime Minister Sushila Karki held discussions today with officials of the Election Commission regarding preparations for the upcoming elections. During the meeting at the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ Office in Singha Durbar, Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari and other officials discussed legal amendments, election management, and resource mobilization for the polls scheduled on March 5, 2026, following the dissolution of the House of Representatives.

British Ambassador Meets Minister Kulman Ghising

Newly appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, met with British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn today at the ministry office in Singha Durbar. Ambassador Fenn congratulated Ghising on his new appointment and wished him a successful tenure. The talks focused on Nepal–UK friendship and cooperation, Britain’s support in the energy sector, potential investment in infrastructure, and collaboration on addressing challenges posed by climate change.

Cabinet Approves Transfers of Three Secretaries

Three secretaries have been transferred. The Cabinet, in its meeting on Monday, approved the transfers. According to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi has been transferred to the National Planning Commission. Meanwhile, Rameshwar Dangal, previously Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, has been appointed as the new Home Secretary, and Suman Raj Aryal, former Secretary of the National Planning Commission, has been appointed Secretary at the Ministry of Defence.

Oli Postpones Party Committee Meeting, Holds One-on-One Talks

CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has decided not to immediately convene a party committee meeting. Oli is currently holding one-on-one discussions with leaders at the office-bearer level and will call a party meeting only after completing these consultations. Oli has already held discussions with Senior Vice-Chair Ishwar Pokharel, General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, Secretary Padma Aryal, and other leaders. “Chairman is engaged in one-on-one talks,” one leader privy to conversation said. “Once a common understanding is reached, the Secretariat meeting will be held.”

Durga Prasai Announces Indefinite Protest for Restoration of Hindu Nation

Durga Prasai, coordinator of the ‘National Campaign to Save Nation, Nationality, Religion, Culture, and Citizens,’ has announced an indefinite protest demanding the restoration of Nepal as a Hindu nation. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Prasai expressed dissatisfaction with the interim government formed after the Gen Z movement and declared that protests would begin immediately after Chhath festival. He alleged that the Gen-Z movement had been hijacked by “suit-wearing ministers from Barbara and Samata Foundation.”

Suspended UML Secretary Top Bahadur Rayamajhi Returns to Jail

Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, suspended secretary of Communist Party of Nepal (UML), has returned to prison. Following the Gen Z protests on September 9, Rayamajhi had escaped from Sundhara Jail along with other inmates. However, he voluntarily surrendered to the jail on Monday evening. Previously, Rayamajhi had been transferred within Sundhara Jail, and he has now been sent to Dilli Bazaar Jail. Rayamajhi is in custody pending investigation in the fake Bhutanese refugee case.

Tipper Operation Banned on BP and Araniko Highways During Dashain

Authorities have imposed a ban on tipper operations along the BP and Araniko highways throughout the Dashain festival period. According to Sudarshan Shrestha, Assistant Chief District Officer of Kavre, the decision was made to reduce traffic congestion, minimize potential accidents, and ensure smooth travel for the public during Nepal’s biggest festival. The Kavre District Administration Office issued a notice stating that tipper operations will be completely prohibited within the district from Ghatasthapana to Purnima.

Two Girls Drown in Pond in Saptari

Two young girls tragically drowned today in a pond in Hardiya, Surunga Municipality-2 in Saptari. The victims, aged seven and eleven, lost their lives while bathing in the pond. Deputy Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Basnet of the District Police Office confirmed the drowning incident and added that after locals reported it, the girls’ bodies were recovered from the pond with assistance from community members.

Stock Market Recovers Losses After Two Days of High Gains

After two days of strong gains, the stock market has recovered losses from the negative circuit. On the second trading day of the week, Tuesday, the NEPSE index rose by 58.63 points to reach 2,682.25 points. On Sunday, the stock market had gained 111.70 points, while last Thursday, the market fell by 160.33 points due to a negative circuit. Despite the rise in NEPSE, trading volume decreased. While more than Rs 9 billion worth of shares were traded on Sunday, today’s trading amounted to Rs 5.29 billion.

Financial System Deposits Reach Historic High

Deposits in the financial system have reached a record high, equivalent to 120 percent of Nepal’s GDP. This increase is attributed to recent economic slowdown and decreased overall demand. According to Nepal Rastra Bank, total deposits in banks and financial institutions reached Rs 7.323 trillion. The National Statistics Office reported that Nepal’s GDP at consumer prices at the end of the last fiscal year was Rs 6.107 trillion, making the financial system deposits 120 percent of GDP.

Foreign Investment Approval Jumps in Early Fiscal Year

In the first two months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, foreign investment approvals have shown significant improvement. According to the Department of Industry, foreign investment of Rs 33.09 billion was approved in first two months of current fiscal year, nearly three times higher than Rs 12 billion approved during the same period last year. Of this, Rs 1.36 billion came through automatic route and Rs 31.7238 billion through regular procedures.

Small Insurance Claims to Be Paid by Tihar

Birendra Baidwar, president of the Nepal Insurers Association, stated that small insurance claims will be settled by Tihar. Speaking at a discussion organized by NAFIJ on economic recovery needs, he said that the Jenji protests caused nearly Rs 80 billion in private sector losses, and small claim requests totaling Rs 22.25 billion received until September 22 will be paid by Tihar.

Gen Z Protests Weaken Investor Confidence

Birendra Raj Pandey, president of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), said that investor morale has been weakened due to the Gen Z protests. During the unrest, both private and public structures were damaged. Speaking at NAFIJ’s discussion on economic recovery, he estimated a 5 percent loss in GDP and emphasized the need for government measures to ensure investment security and financial and monetary support to help industries recover quickly.

Classic Song ‘Sindhuli Gadhi Ghumera Herda’ Re-Recorded

The famous song of the late singer Krishna Bikram Thapa, ‘Sindhuli Gadhi Ghumera Herda’, has been re-recorded. Thapa originally recorded the song at Radio Nepal in 1980 and won the first prize. Now, his eldest son, Raju Thapa, has recorded it in his own voice. The song’s lyrics and music were also composed by the late Thapa. A video of the song has been released, shot around Sindhuli district. The video features performances by Ramesh Bishwakarma, Deepsa Karki, Pawan KC, Satyadevi Pabitra Ramtel, and Kaji Thapa, with cinematography by Basu Baral.

Teaser Released for Upcoming Film ‘Maijharo’

The teaser of the movie ‘Maijharo’, scheduled to release on October 24, has been unveiled. On Monday, coinciding with the Ghatasthapana festival, the production team released a 1 minute 58 seconds teaser. The teaser shows a love triangle between the main characters Dhiraj Magar, Miruna Magar, and Diya Pun. Scenes include Dhiraj in a village setting in Ilam and Miruna carrying a basket while picking tea leaves in a plantation. The teaser hints at the blossoming romance between Dhiraj and Miruna, though certain circumstances bring Dhiraj closer to Diya Pun.

Renowned Dancer Sita Subedi Passes Away at 40

Famous dancer Sita Subedi passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 40. She had been suffering from lung cancer for three months and was on a ventilator for the past month. Her death occurred at 6:30 AM at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. Subedi, originally from Chitwan, will have her funeral on Tuesday. She was known for performing with one leg, founding the Classic Nepal Foundation, and winning the gold medal in Intermediate-level Kathak. She was also Miss International 2023, a motivational speaker, and a singer.

CAN Unveils New Jersey for Nepal Cricket Team

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has unveiled the new T20 jersey of the national cricket team. The jersey was officially released on Monday evening through CAN’s official Facebook page. The outfit prominently displays dark blue and red as the primary colors. The left shoulder carries the moon from the national flag, while the right shoulder bears the sun. NASA Securities is the official sponsor of the jersey, with its logo placed at the center.

Nepal Women’s National Football Team to Play Friendly Matches Against Three Countries

The Nepal National Women’s Football Team is set to play friendly matches against three countries, including India, the All-Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced. These matches are scheduled for October and November. Nepal will face India in an international friendly on October 26 in Sikkim. Following that, a three-nation friendly series will take place the next month. The series is scheduled in Indonesia from November 26 to December 2. Nepal will play Indonesia on November 26 and Chinese Taipei on December 2.

Nepal Super League Uncertain as ANFA Calendar Omits It

The privately-run Nepal Super League (NSL) is now uncertain. In May, during the general assembly of the All-Nepal Football Association (ANFA) held on Friday in Dhulikhel, Kavre, the annual calendar was released, initially allocating a period from September to November for the fourth edition of the NSL. However, when ANFA released the calendar for the remainder of this year on Tuesday, the NSL was notably absent.

Deadly Gaza Attacks Kill 17; Trump Plans Multilateral Meeting

Huge plumes of smoke have been seen rising from Gaza City as Israeli air attacks intensify and ground forces advance. According to reporters on the ground, 15 people have been killed in the city, with two others dying elsewhere in the region. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkiye, Indonesia, and Pakistan. The White House confirmed the meeting.

Hong Kong Prepares for Super Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong: Hundreds of flights scheduled for Tuesday evening have been canceled as authorities in Hong Kong take precautions. Schools and businesses remain shut to protect residents from the approaching storm. Ragasa tore through small islands at the northern tip of the Philippines on Monday, forcing thousands to evacuate and causing at least one confirmed death. Meteorologists warn that Ragasa is expected to reach southern China later this week, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

ICC Charges Rodrigo Duterte with Crimes Against Humanity

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The 80-year-old is accused of being criminally responsible for dozens of murders that allegedly took place as part of his so-called war on drugs, during which thousands of small-time drug dealers, users and others were killed without trial. The ICC’s charge sheet, which includes several redactions, dates from July but was only made public on Monday.