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Flood Damage Forces Nepal to Rethink Road and Bridge Designs
The government is preparing to revise road and bridge design standards and establish a disaster-resilient maintenance system following rising infrastructure damage from floods and landslides.
Kalanki–Basundhara Ring Road Set for Major Safety Upgrade
Two companies have been selected to install road safety infrastructure, including steel railings, traffic signs, lane markings, and zebra crossings along the Kalanki–Basundhara section.
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung to Visit India on October 12 for BIMSTEC Meeting
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung will travel to India on October 12 to attend a BIMSTEC meeting, marking his first foreign visit since taking office.
Nepal Plans One-Stop System to Fast-Track Stalled Investment Projects
Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal says stalled investment projects and past investment commitments will be brought under a new legal framework and implemented through a one-stop system.
PM Shah Says Government Intensifying Disaster Management Efforts Across Nepal
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said the government is continuing disaster management efforts through coordination among the federal, provincial, and local governments following disasters reported since Bhadra 10.
Flydubai Co-Pilot Accused of Attacking Captain Identified as Omani Citizen
The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has reportedly been identified as Omani citizen Hamam Al-Hamami, although authorities have not officially confirmed his identity or alleged extremist views.
Nepal Moves to Separate Aviation Regulator and Service Provider
The government has registered a new bill in Parliament proposing to restructure the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) as an independent aviation regulator and separate regulatory functions from airport and air navigation services.
KP Sharma Oli Calls for ‘Socialism with Nepali Characteristics’
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has said the party is pursuing “socialism with Nepali characteristics,” emphasizing poverty reduction, social security, prosperity and a responsible state and economy.
Nepal Announces 15-Member Squad for ICC World Cup League 2 in Oman
Nepal has announced a 15-member squad under the captaincy of Sandeep Lamichhane for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in Oman, starting October 7.
Bangladesh Faces Shortage of Fresh and Small-Denomination Banknotes
Bangladesh is facing an unusual cash problem as the market struggles with a shortage of fresh and usable banknotes, particularly Tk10, Tk20 and Tk100 notes, despite cash remaining available through banks and ATMs.
Finance Minister Wagle Says Current Government Is Nepal’s Most Private Sector-Friendly and Reform-Oriented
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has claimed that the Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government is focused on private-sector development and economic reforms, with a target of achieving an average 7% economic growth over the next decade.
Nepal Welcomes 88,248 Foreign Tourists in September, Arrivals Rise 12.1%
International tourist arrivals to Nepal increased 12.1% year-on-year in September 2026, with strong growth from Asian markets, particularly China, offsetting declines from Western destinations.