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Portugal star Rafael Leão wore Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic No. 7 shirt during Portugal’s 4–2 UEFA Nations League win over Denmark on October 1, describing the experience as special because Ronaldo has been his idol since childhood. Leão also revealed a personal connection to the number, explaining that his children were born on the seventh day of the month.
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.
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.
Nepali film ‘Behuli’ has entered its third week in cinemas after maintaining a strong box office performance since its release across Nepal. According to the production team, the film has earned around Rs 3 crore so far, with audiences responding positively to its emotional story based on family relationships and modern Nepali society.
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.
Grade 10 student Swarnima Kandel from Belauri, Kanchanpur, is heading to New York as a UNICEF Nepal youth advocate to participate in programs connected with the 81st United Nations General Assembly. She is expected to join international youth discussions and side events, sharing perspectives on child rights, youth wellbeing and girls’ empowerment.
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.
All Nepal Football Association Warns It Will Resume Essential Football Activities From Monday Under FIFA Directives If Government Fails To Act, As More Than Rs 10 Crore Remains Unpaid And Nepal’s SAFF Championship Participation Faces Risk
Youth from Samagaun in Gorkha have announced an indefinite hunger strike at Manaslu Base Camp from September 18, demanding stronger monitoring of glacial lakes, early-warning systems, disaster preparedness and greater action on climate justice.
One year ago, on September 12, 2025, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister, taking charge of an interim government after the Gen Z movement, deadly unrest and the resignation of KP Sharma Oli pushed the country into an extraordinary political crisis. Karki, already known as Nepal’s first female Chief Justice and for her strong anti-corruption image, was given the immediate responsibility of restoring stability and taking the country toward a new House of Representatives election within six months.
Nepali fitness athlete Niral Thapa has added an international silver medal in Thailand to a journey that already includes national-level Sports Physique success, professional fitness certification and leadership in Nepal’s calisthenics community. Representing Nepal at the PCA BKK Naturals 2 competition in Bangkok, Thapa’s latest achievement also strengthens the message he has been promoting: athletes can pursue international recognition while remaining committed to natural fitness.
Nepal international forward Subash Bam Thakuri has signed with Azerbaijan Premier League club Turan Tovuz, with the 18-year-old sharing a photo of himself signing the agreement as he begins a new chapter of his young career. The Nepali forward is set to begin with the club's U-19 setup, giving him an opportunity to develop in European football and work toward eventually reaching the senior level.
Green Army Nepal’s registration has reportedly been cancelled following controversy over its military-style name, uniforms, structure and disaster-response activities.
A foundation stone has been laid at the Parliament premises in Singha Durbar in memory of those who lost their lives during the Gen Z movement, with the government pledging to work toward fulfilling the hopes and expectations of the movement.
Nepal will observe five consecutive significant days from September 4 to 8, beginning with Krishna Janmashtami and Gaura Parva, followed by the regular weekend, a national mourning day for Rasuwa flood victims, and Gen Z Martyrs’ Day. September 7 is a national mourning day, not a public holiday, while September 8 has been declared a nationwide public holiday.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah signed performance agreements with ministers at Singha Durbar on August 19, setting key work and expected results for the current fiscal year around good governance, social justice and prosperity. The move puts ministers under clearer performance commitments as the government seeks more measurable results and stronger accountability.
The government is reviewing criminal cases against people arrested or imprisoned over the Gen-Z movement, with possible withdrawal for those prosecuted primarily for participating in the protests while serious criminal offences are expected to remain outside the relief process. The final decision has not yet been made and will depend on the committee's examination and recommendations.
The NSC has fixed December 2–15, 2026, for the long-delayed 10th National Games in Surkhet and approved the required standards and guidelines for the competition. The board also approved Nepal's participation in the 20th Asian Games in Japan, moved ahead with the first National Para Games from December 30, and discussed the continuing ANFA dispute.
Former Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said recruitment of Nepali Gorkhas into the Indian Army can only happen under the Agnipath scheme and that the decision now rests with Nepal. The recruitment process has remained suspended since 2022 after disagreements over the new four-year military service system.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million and make major changes to its platforms for young users after finding the company responsible for harming children’s mental health.
The government and the Hindu religious front have reached an agreement in Janakpur after talks led by Home Minister Sudhan Gurung. The government will begin work on 12 of the group’s 13 demands, while seeking three months to address the demand to declare Nepal a Hindu nation.
The Government of Nepal and the families of two young men killed in the Devanganj clash have signed a seven point agreement. The deal includes the process to declare the victims as martyrs, Rs 10 lakh in relief for each family, employment opportunities, legal action against those responsible, and the construction of a memorial park.
A birthday celebration in Baglung turned into a shocking murder case after a 17-year-old student was allegedly beaten to death by his own friends following a dispute over an iPhone. The incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about youth violence and alcohol consumption among teenagers.
CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has described the violence and destruction during Nepal’s September 8–9, 2025 Gen Z uprising as more frightening than the tactics used during the Maoist conflict, while accusing the post-protest political transition of violating the Constitution. His remarks have reopened debate over responsibility for the deadly crackdown, the destruction that followed, the dissolution of Parliament and whether the two very different periods of violence should be compared at all.
A young man from Rautahat suffered serious burn injuries after attempting self-immolation and has been referred to Kathmandu for specialized treatment. The incident has renewed concern as Nepal witnesses another case of extreme self-harm within days of a similar tragedy that shocked the nation.
The death of 25-year-old Ganesh Nepali after a self-immolation attempt has triggered a youth-led protest at Maitighar Mandala, where demonstrators demanded justice and a full investigation. The case has drawn wider attention to the pressures faced by low-income workers and the conduct of public authorities during enforcement actions.
Bibhas Shrestha from Kathmandu has become the first Nepalese ever to work at WWE Headquarters, serving as a Digital Products Operations Lead. His achievement highlights how Nepalese youth can reach global platforms through education, skills, and hard work.
Boptang Hill in Udayapur has started gaining recognition as an emerging paragliding training destination in eastern Nepal. With trainees arriving from Nepal and several foreign countries, tourism entrepreneurs say the area could become a major adventure tourism hub if proper infrastructure and government support are provided.
Rabi Lamichhane’s Nakkhu Prison issue and the NHRC’s recommendation to investigate several public figures have brought the Gen Z protest violence back into Nepal’s political spotlight.
A 23-member European Union delegation, including ambassadors and deputy heads of mission from across Europe, is set to meet Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday in Kathmandu.
