Nepal
Police seize 18 locally made guns from three forest locations in Surkhet
Police recovered 18 locally made guns from three forest locations in Chaukune and Barahatal rural municipalities of Surkhet district following searches based on special information.
Investigation completed into Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal over links with middleman
An inquiry into Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal’s communications with Inam Sapkota has concluded, with a report submitted to Nepal’s Home Ministry for further decisions.
Prithvi Highway closure strands Dashain-bound passengers at Gongabu bus park
The closure of the Prithvi Highway has stranded long- and short-distance buses at Gongabu New Bus Park, disrupting Dashain travel amid heavy congestion on alternative routes.
Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress president with 6,584 votes
Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected Nepali Congress president with 6,584 votes, defeating Shyam Krishna Khadgi as vote counting for other office-bearer positions awaits.
Nepal’s passport ranks 99th as lawmakers debate proposed Passport Act amendments
Nepal ranked 99th in the September 2026 Henley Passport Index as lawmakers debate legal reforms covering passport security, service delivery, biometric data collection and penalties for related offences.
Politics
Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress president with 6,584 votes
Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected Nepali Congress president with 6,584 votes, defeating Shyam Krishna Khadgi as vote counting for other office-bearer positions awaits.
Nepal Communist Party to discuss convention schedule and Jhalanath Khanal’s campaign
The Nepal Communist Party’s Central Coordination Committee is meeting in Kathmandu to discuss convention procedures, a socialist awareness campaign announced by Jhalanath Khanal and whether to seek clarification from him.
Voting begins to elect Nepali Congress Central Working Committee
Voting has begun at the Nepali Congress’s 15th General Convention to elect its new Central Working Committee, with 7,317 representatives expected to vote.
Harka Sampang says he will travel to Humla to help build suspension bridge after Herne Katha episode
Lawmaker Harka Sampang said he will travel to Ripa village in Humla and help build a safe suspension bridge after Herne Katha highlighted residents’ hardships.
Weather
Rain and snowfall likely in several provinces across Nepal
Moderate rain and snowfall are expected in several mountainous and hilly areas of Nepal, with cloudy conditions prevailing across multiple provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
