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Nepal’s Department of Money Laundering Investigation has raided the home of former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana and the homes of several people linked to him, according to sources.
Nepali makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Lemi Tamang’s latest career milestone takes her backstage at Paris Fashion Week.
Serving hot or oily foods such as samosas and pakodas on newspaper may expose the food to substances from printing ink as well as contamination collected by the paper during handling and distribution. Food safety authorities recommend avoiding newspapers for serving, wrapping or absorbing oil from food and using clean, food-grade materials instead.
Internet service providers across Nepal will stop offering existing low-cost and low-speed internet packages from October 5 after ISPAN said rising operating expenses have made such packages difficult to sustain. The change could mean higher costs for customers using discounted plans, although its impact on existing subscribers will depend on individual providers and renewal dates.
Nepal is quickly changing the way people pay, with QR codes becoming a familiar part of everyday life, from tea shops to larger businesses. Digital payments are growing rapidly, while cash remains important for many people. As Nepal moves toward a more connected financial system, the bigger challenge will be making digital payments safe, simple, and accessible to everyone.
Nepal-developed digital platform Firiri has crossed 50,000 users within two months of launching its services. The platform currently brings together ride, delivery, food, grocery, marketplace, hotel, vehicle rental, real estate, employment, entertainment, and learning services, with plans to expand to more cities and areas across Nepal.
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has arrived in Washington, DC, where he is scheduled to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga to discuss Nepal’s economic cooperation, reconstruction and reforms.
Nepal Rastra Bank has opened an international tender for the design, minting, supply and delivery of 400 million Re. 1 circulation coins worth Rs. 40 crore, with eligible bidders required to submit their bids by November 3, 2026.
More than 800 historical Nepali manuscripts and documents dating from the 13th to the 20th century have been formally handed over to Nepal’s National Archives after decades in the private collection of German collector Josef Peter Rindfleisch. The archive includes centuries-old palm-leaf records, royal orders, legal documents, manuscripts and travel accounts that provide valuable evidence of Nepal’s political, legal, social and cultural history.
Nepal’s Electronic Commerce Act, 2081 (2025) gives online shoppers clearer rights when products differ from what sellers advertised. Buyers may return goods that do not match their description and can receive a refund if they do not want a replacement. The law also sets responsibilities for sellers and platforms covering product information, delivery, complaints, returns, and misleading practices.
Nepal recorded 88,248 international tourist arrivals in September 2026, a 12.1% increase from the same month last year, with India remaining the largest source market and Chinese arrivals surging by 114.1%. However, arrivals from Europe, the Americas and Oceania declined, highlighting uneven growth across Nepal’s major tourism markets.
The Skills and Employment Fair 2083 has opened in Itahari to connect young people with employers and training providers. Running until Asoj 20, the fair will offer practical training in 10 fields, job matching, and career advice.
Chaudhary Group has introduced three Nothing and CMF audio products in Nepal, offering noise cancellation, audio capture features and an open-ear design. Launch prices start at Rs 8,599.
Himalaya Airlines launched direct flights between Kathmandu and Hangzhou, China, on September 30, 2026, with two weekly services aimed at strengthening tourism, trade, and travel between the two countries. The inaugural return flight brought 154 Chinese tourists to Nepal, while the airline plans to expand its services based on passenger demand.
Nepal’s trade pattern in FY 2082/83 shows a major shift in both imports and exports. Import values increased for key goods, including silver, motorcycles, mobile phones, petroleum products, and industrial materials, while the top 10 export items grew 18 percent to Rs. 21,433 crore. Processed palm oil and cardamom emerged as the biggest drivers of export growth, highlighting changing consumer demand and Nepal’s evolving export structure.
Nepali film ‘Pension Patta,’ directed by Maotse Gurung and starring Dayahang Rai and Gaumaya Gurung, has crossed Rs 7 crore in reported gross collection, with producers saying more than 244,000 people had watched the film through Sunday. The film, released nationwide on September 11, has found particularly strong support in Pokhara and other communities closely connected with the Lahure tradition.
Nepalis spent a combined Rs 209 billion on overseas education and foreign travel in fiscal year 2025/26, according to Ministry of Finance data, as more students pursue education abroad and international travel grows.
Kathmandu’s daily traffic jams are creating a hidden economic cost through wasted time, extra fuel use, and reduced productivity. While no single figure shows the city’s total loss, research shows congestion is affecting commuters, businesses, and the wider economy.
Newly appointed Nepal Electricity Authority Executive Director Dirghayukumar Shrestha has pledged uninterrupted electricity supply this winter while prioritizing the recovery of hydropower projects damaged by the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli floods.
Nepal has introduced guidelines providing educational support from basic school through bachelor’s level for eligible families of Gen Z martyrs and seriously or critically injured beneficiaries. Universities will reserve scholarship quotas, while eligible bachelor’s students who are not selected can receive up to Rs 30,000 annually through the UGC, or the prescribed tuition fee, whichever is lower.
Butwal has successfully completed its first paragliding test flight, flying from Nuwakot Danda in Palpa and safely landing at Belbas Badelpokhari in Butwal. The project has now passed the test-flight stage, with commercial operations planned after the remaining technical, safety and administrative requirements are completed.
Kathmandu's Polluted air is costing lives, health and money. Air pollution costs Nepal over 6% of GDP annually, while Kathmandu Valley alone faces an estimated $1.25 billion yearly health burden.
Nepal’s government plans to develop a new organized settlement on safer land for families displaced by the recent floods instead of returning them to some of the worst-hit locations. Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal said the proposed settlement would include schools, hospitals and industries, although its location, budget and construction timeline have not yet been announced.
The Dwarika’s Kathmandu and Dwarika’s Sanctuary in Dhulikhel have retained their One MICHELIN Key recognition in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide after first receiving it in 2025. With Shinta Mani Mustang joining the selection this year, Nepal now has three One MICHELIN Key hotels.
Nepal Stock Exchange has postponed Monday’s regular trading session after a technical problem was detected at the data center hosting servers used by 72 NEPSE trading member companies.
Luxury resort Shinta Mani Mustang has received One MICHELIN Key in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, placing Nepal’s high-end tourism sector on an international platform. The recognition highlights the property’s unique design, service, location, and guest experience while bringing global attention to Mustang as a luxury travel destination.
The Nimsdai Foundation’s Lobuche Porter House in Nepal has been shortlisted for the Community Impact Award at the National Charity Today Awards 2026, recognizing its efforts to improve conditions for Himalayan porters. Built at an altitude of over 5,000 metres in the Everest region, the facility provides a safer resting place and support system for the mountain workers who play a vital role in Nepal’s climbing and trekking industry.
Your recent digital purchase may have already given you a chance to win up to Rs. 10 lakh under Nepal’s Taxpayer Incentive Prize Program. Eligible transactions may be entered automatically, but winners have only five days to claim their prizes after the results are announced. Although the program is temporarily suspended due to Nepal’s current situation, the Inland Revenue Department has announced 33 winners for eligible transactions recorded up to Bhadra.
Nepal Oil Corporation has kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged despite higher purchase prices from Indian Oil Corporation, citing the difficult situation created by the recent floods and natural disasters.
Apple Original Film Tenzing, which brings the historic first successful ascent of Mount Everest to the screen, is set for a special screening in Kathmandu to support people affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi floods. The British Embassy in Kathmandu is organizing the charity screening, with proceeds set to support the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, connecting a story rooted in Nepal’s mountains with communities now recovering from disaster.
The Trump administration has proposed removing the 60-day grace period that allows H-1B and certain other temporary work visa holders to find new employment or a sponsor after losing their jobs in the United States.
Nepal estimates Rs. 7 Kharba 23 Arba 31 Crore 52 Lakh will be needed for recovery and reconstruction after the Bhotekoshi flood. The disaster damaged hydropower and solar projects, roads, bridges, thousands of homes, schools, health institutions, businesses, and farmland across five districts, making long-term rebuilding a major national challenge.
Bhote Koshi Flood Debris Removal And Disaster Risk Reduction Alone Estimated To Cost NPR 95.42 Arba, With NPR 6.60 Arba Needed For Immediate Work In The First Six Months
AI researcher Jacob Coxon has resigned from Anthropic, warning that the race toward self-improving superintelligence is moving too fast and could create serious risks for humanity.
The government has introduced a temporary cross-company LPG cylinder exchange system in Kathmandu Valley to ease cooking gas shortages caused by disruptions to supply after the floods.
A new US-based system allows people around the world to donate cryptocurrency to Nepal’s disaster relief fund by converting digital assets into US dollars outside Nepal before sending the money through the formal banking system.
Nepal registers a new Payment and Settlement Bill to modernize digital payments, strengthen customer protection and allow qualified foreign payment providers to operate under Nepal Rastra Bank rules.
Ukraine is considering removing criminal penalties for consensual adult content and bringing the industry into the tax system, with officials estimating it could generate around $25 million a year as the country continues its war with Russia.
Kathmandu Valley’s night bus network could become much bigger, with a study committee recommending an expansion from seven to 28 buses and six new routes connecting hospitals, business areas and major entry points. The proposal follows a three-month trial used by 66,952 passengers, although the service currently loses an average of Rs 1,690 per bus each day
Tara Tamang says she rebuilt her life from just Rs. 3, raised her twin daughters, and grew a bakery business worth crores. The Devighat flood has now destroyed her home and livelihood, forcing her to start again. More than the financial loss, she says the lack of compassion from the family that once rejected her hurts the most.
