Banks have begun loading new Rs 100 notes into selected ATMs ahead of Dashain, which begins with Ghatasthapana on October 11. Until now, most ATMs dispensed only Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, forcing customers seeking Rs 100 or smaller denominations to visit bank counters.

The demand has also fuelled speculation that demonetization could be considered as a way to curb the use of undeclared cash during elections. However, economists caution that abruptly withdrawing high denomination notes could carry significant risks for Nepal.

The rural municipality, which suffered extensive damage from floods, landslides and river erosion during this year’s monsoon, held a special executive meeting on Wednesday at Annapurna Base Camp, located at an altitude of 4,130 metres.

The road had been blocked after landslides occurred at various points along the Harmichaur–Arbeni–Purtighat section of the corridor.

Generally cloudy conditions will prevail in the mountain and hilly regions  and partly cloudy conditions in the Tarai regions of the country. 

Nuclear disarmament is not a favor, it is a binding legal obligation under the Non-Proliferation Treaty, he said at a high-level meeting to mark the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. "As we mark this important day, it's time to forge a new path," he said.    

The ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Government of Nepal.

Nepal’s devastating floods underscore the need for the global loss-and-damage system to move beyond emergency relief and deliver prompt, effective and adequate support rooted in the rights and dignity of affected communities.

"At today's cabinet meeting, the American side's proposal was presented to President Masoud Pezeshkian by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi," government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani told the official IRNA news agency, without specifying the content of the reply.

The catastrophic flood, triggered by a glacial collapse near the China-Nepal border, killed more than 1,400 people, the majority in Nepal.

Recurring road disruptions during the monsoon expose Nepal’s weak transport infrastructure and disaster preparedness, underscoring the need for safer roads, better coordination and long-term resilience.

The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has urged China to initiate resuming operations at the Tatopani customs point for Nepal-China bilateral trade.

A preliminary study by the AEPC estimated the amount of electricity needed based on two-hour cooking periods alone by all valley-based households.

Nepal Telecom (NT) has sustained infrastructure damages worth Rs 88.51 million following the catastrophic Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood that struck the region on August 26.

Members of Parliament in the National Assembly (NA) have underscored on making strong initiatives for climate justice and climate finance in the COP-31.

“You have expertise in technical fields and have reached the very place where national policies are formulated. Therefore, make the best use of your knowledge, skills and experience for the country’s development,” Shah said.

A review meeting of the MoEWRI held on Wednesday pointed out the slow progress of the ministry during the period between mid-July and the end of September this year.

The government has begun drafting a separate law to regulate social media and address growing cases of fraud, character assassination and misinformation on online platforms.

In today's meeting of the House of Representatives, the House unanimously passed a proposal to pass the Bill, moved by Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun. The 'National Forensic Science Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2083', has originated in the National Assembly,

The clash occurred during nomination registration for the 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress at the Sikdel Bandhu Samanwaya Pratishthan in Sundarharaicha Municipality-4.

“She said one pilot tried to ki*ll the other pilot with a knife. They heard shouting, ‘Help, help!’ And one woman with three children went to the cockpit and saw a lot of blood,” she said as she waited at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.

The pass, located at an altitude of 5,106 metres, has been inaccessible since Thursday after snowfall continued until Saturday, disrupting daily life in the northern areas of Gorkha.

The party said the campaign will not be limited to election preparations, but will also be used to engage with citizens on the government’s work, policy initiatives and plans for the future over nearly six months since it came to power.

A meeting of the District Disaster Management Committee held on Tuesday decided to recommend to the Home Ministry that Myagdi be declared a disaster-hit district and that reconstruction and rehabilitation activities be given priority, Chief District Officer Ganesh Gaire said.

He said that there have been ongoing discussions with relevant authorities and organizations regarding the issuance, listing, market operation, regulation of securities, and protection of investors' interests.

The Sensitive Index fell 2.02 points, while the Float Index and Sensitive Float Index declined 0.43 points and 0.65 points, respectively.

Govt spends Rs 36 billion on literacy campaign, but goal remains unfulfilled

The eight-member team, comprising three men and five women, competed at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya from September 20 to 23 and the 11th Shitoryu Karate-Do International Championship in Yokohama from September 25 to 27.

Sheets of muscle cells derived from regenerative products known as induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, were transplanted into the heart of a woman in her 50s during the hour-long surgery performed on Tuesday.

Rai said the government had not done enough to locate the missing and urged it to intensify the search.