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Did George Mallory and Andrew Irvine reach Mount Everest's summit nearly 30 years before Hillary and Tenzing? More than a century later, new DNA evidence and a missing camera continue to fuel one of history's greatest unsolved mountaineering mysteries.
Dashain is one of Nepal's most important festivals, celebrating Goddess Durga's victory over evil while bringing families together for tika, jamara, and blessings. Its history dates back centuries, with Malla and Shah rulers helping shape its religious, cultural, and royal traditions. Beyond religious beliefs, Dashain reflects Nepal's farming heritage, diverse communities, family reunions, and the joy of returning home.
A new franchise-based competition, the Nepal Football League (NFL), has been announced with plans to begin on February 13, 2027, featuring seven existing city-based clubs and potentially more teams. Led by NFL President Kalyan Gurung, the proposed competition aims to strengthen professional football in Nepal through a longer season and home-and-away matches, subject to stadium availability and necessary approvals.
Kathmandu Metropolitan City launched a bike ambulance service on Friday, October 16, to help emergency responders reach patients in narrow streets and traffic-congested areas where regular ambulances face delays. Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol announced the service as part of the city's efforts to improve access to emergency healthcare, alongside its existing free 102 ambulance service.
Tesla has unveiled its next-generation Roadster, an electric sports car developed with SpaceX technology that demonstrated brief flight, mid-air flips, and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in a reported 0.81 seconds. However, with production planned for 2028, no confirmed final selling price, and questions about road legality, the futuristic vehicle remains years away from reaching customers.
A national survey found E. coli contamination in drinking water at the point of use among 60.4% of the household population represented by the water quality indicator. Public health tests also detected fecal contamination in parts of Kathmandu, while 589 KUKL monitoring records reviewed showed satisfactory results. The findings raise concerns about leaking pipelines, household storage, and whether water remains safe from its source to the glass.
After 200 days, the Balen government’s 100-point agenda shows a mix of completed reforms, ongoing work, and missed deadlines. The key question now is not just how many promises are marked complete, but how much real change citizens have actually seen.
Nepali filmmaker Dr. Kapil Rijal has won the Best Director (Man) award for ‘Gauthali’ in the Autumn Edition of France’s RED Movie Awards 2026.
Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto is returning with a new manga titled Naruto: Shadow Rising, marking a major comeback nearly 12 years after the original manga ended in 2014. The franchise has also announced a four-episode anime crossover, Naruto × NINKŪ, bringing Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura together for an unexpected adventure.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged newly graduated police inspectors to carry out their duties with honesty, integrity and accountability, while remaining free from pressure and improper influence.
More young Nepalis are delaying marriage to focus on education, careers, and financial independence. Census data link later marriage to education and wealth, but not everyone has the freedom to choose when to marry.
Nepal Government Proposes Paying 80% Of Loan Interest For Teachers Buying Vehicles, With Up To Rs. 50 Lakh For Senior Secondary Teachers
Lionel Messi has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires, the institution’s highest honorary distinction, recognising his extraordinary football career and the values he represented while playing for Argentina. The award was presented on October 6 at the Argentine Football Association’s training complex in Ezeiza, shortly before his farewell appearance for the national team.
The government has decided to suspend the search and rescue phase following the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods, except for essential operations, and accelerate reconstruction and rehabilitation in affected areas.
Nepal’s first podway project to advance through the formal development process is moving forward in Biratnagar, beginning with an approximately 7-km pilot corridor between Rani and Biratnagar Bus Park estimated to cost around Rs 600 Crore. Kathmandu Podway has submitted the required performance guarantee and is moving into the Detailed Project Report stage, while the longer-term vision is to extend the system toward Bhedetar.
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.
HORAA Esports completed an impressive double by winning both the PUBG Mobile and Free Fire titles at the Esports Festival held in Kathmandu from October 2–4, 2026. The two championships add to a strong year for the Nepali esports organization, which has continued to make its presence felt in major domestic and international competitions.
Gagan Thapa Led Nepali Congress Begins 15th General Convention Today With Over 7,000 Expected Representatives Amid Continuing Dispute With Deuba Faction
Nepal has announced a 15-member squad led by Sandeep Lamichhane for its final ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Oman, where it will play four ODIs against Canada and Oman. Nepal currently sits seventh with 24 points from 32 matches, making the final series crucial as it tries to climb into the top six.
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’s government has proposed new restrictions on civil servants’ social media activities under the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2083, including limits on political comments and personal promotion of official government work. The bill also proposes restrictions on public statements that contradict government policy or harm relations between different levels of government, the public or foreign countries.
The Government of Nepal has introduced the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2083, proposing menstrual leave for female civil servants as part of broader reforms to government employment. The bill provides for nine categories of employee leave, although the exact duration, eligibility requirements and payment conditions for menstrual leave have not yet been confirmed.
Popular Nepali gaming streamer Sanjan Gautam, known as CR7 Horaa, has officially received and unboxed his YouTube Gold Play Button after crossing 1 million subscribers in August 2026.
Loneliness can exist even when we are constantly connected through phones, social media, and crowded communities. Research suggests meaningful relationships depend less on how many people we contact and more on genuine interaction, presence, and a sense of belonging. Regular face to face activities, shared routines, and honest conversations can help turn everyday contact into deeper connections.
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.
Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana Arrested From His Maharajgunj Residence By Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office Team As Authorities Begin Legal Process
Prime Minister Balendra Shah used his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly to present Nepal’s Bhotekoshi–Trishuli disaster as a warning about the growing impact of climate change on Himalayan communities. He called for stronger global climate cooperation, a Nepal–India–China Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, fair climate finance and a global system where vulnerable countries have a stronger voice.
Nepal has introduced the Free Legal Aid Bill, 2083, proposing free legal assistance for disadvantaged citizens from initial legal advice to court proceedings and implementation of decisions. Presented by Law Minister Sobita Gautam, the bill aims to create a wider legal aid system covering courts, judicial bodies and vulnerable groups.
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.
Nepal’s proposed Waste Management Bill, 2083 seeks tougher rules for public waste disposal, including fines that can reach Rs 15,000 for repeated improper disposal of waste and Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 for damaging or removing public dustbins. It also proposes requiring local governments to install covered public bins that separate biodegradable, non-biodegradable and hazardous waste.
Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has told Parliament that floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems have caused an estimated Rs 3.90 Kharba in damage to Nepal’s energy sector, with more than 800 people still missing.
Nepali boxer Khagendra Roka Magar defeated Macau’s Alvin John Reyes Salinas by a unanimous 5–0 decision in the men’s 60kg preliminary round at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. The victory marked Nepal’s first boxing win at this edition of the Asian Games and kept the country’s hopes alive in the competition.
The Supreme Court has ordered Nepal Police to stop routinely handcuffing every person arrested for investigation, ruling that restraints should be used only after an objective assessment finds a genuine risk of escape, violent resistance, or harm to the arrested person or others. The interim order, issued by a joint bench of Justices Nahakul Subedi and Shanti Singh Thapa, also requires police to record why handcuffs were considered necessary in each case.
Ukraine Launches More Than 1,000 Drones At Russia In Overnight Attack As Moscow Reports Its Largest Ever Drone Assault, With Two People Killed, 20 Wounded And Oil Refinery Damaged
The arrest of the main accused in the killing of Armed Police Force Sub-Inspector Laxman Prasad Yadav after 22 months has revived hope among his family members, who had lost faith in receiving justice. Police say the accused was involved in the fatal attack during an anti-smuggling operation near the Nepal-India border.
Teen pornography exposure is rising in Nepal despite the country’s 2018 ban. Studies suggest more than half of Nepali adolescents and young people have viewed porn, while a smaller group show signs of problematic use. Experts and research point to early exposure, weak sexuality education, limited parent-child conversations, and growing online risks such as sextortion and image abuse.
Former Nepal para taekwondo champion Shrijana Ghising, who made history by winning Nepal’s first major international gold in the sport in 2022, is now an Australian citizen and competing for Australia. The 26-year-old has already delivered Australia’s first-ever World Taekwondo Para Grand Prix gold and is now aiming to represent her new country at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
Nepal’s proposed waste-management law could fine individuals, groups and organizations Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh if they fail to remove posters, pamphlets, leaflets, wall writings, flags and similar materials placed for public programs. The provision is part of a wider bill registered in Parliament to strengthen accountability for waste and keep public spaces cleaner.
Nepal has introduced a new digital decision-making system requiring government offices to process files electronically, track progress through QR codes, and take action against officials responsible for unnecessary delays.
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.
