Republica https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles en-us Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:34:15 +0545 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:34:15 +0545 Nepal unveils water and weather white papers, targets six river basins and four high- risk glacial lakes https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-unveils-water-and-weather-white-papers-targets-six-river-basins-and-f-34-36.html The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and the Centre for Water Resources Research and Development under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation released separate white papers on Sunday, setting out strategies for sustainable water-resource management, climate-resilient infrastructure, aviation safety and disaster-risk reduction.

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Nepal unveils water and weather white papers, targets six river basins and four high- risk glacial lakes

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology and the Centre for Water Resources Research and Development under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation released separate white papers on Sunday, setting out strategies for sustainable water-resource management, climate-resilient infrastructure, aviation safety and disaster-risk reduction.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-unveils-water-and-weather-white-papers-targets-six-river-basins-and-f-34-36.html
Nepal Premier League eyes global recognition as int’l stars join season three https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-premier-league-eyes-global-recognition-as-intl-stars-join-season-thre-40-93.html The arrival of well-known foreign players, strong demand for opening-match tickets and growing interest in franchise teams have raised expectations for this year’s competition.

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Nepal Premier League eyes global recognition as int’l stars join season three

The arrival of well-known foreign players, strong demand for opening-match tickets and growing interest in franchise teams have raised expectations for this year’s competition.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:06:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-premier-league-eyes-global-recognition-as-intl-stars-join-season-thre-40-93.html
China–Nepal Border Catastrophic Flood: A Planetary Health Alarm https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/china-nepal-border-catastrophic-flood-a-planetary-health-alarm-37-29.html Lancet correspondence warns that a warming Himalaya poses cascading threats to human health, livelihoods, water security and regional stability

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China–Nepal Border Catastrophic Flood: A Planetary Health Alarm

Lancet correspondence warns that a warming Himalaya poses cascading threats to human health, livelihoods, water security and regional stability

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:12:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/china-nepal-border-catastrophic-flood-a-planetary-health-alarm-37-29.html
Work to reopen Benighat–Tatopani road completed https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/work-to-reopen-benighat-tatopani-road-completed-86-42.html According to Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal, after the construction of a temporary diversion at Khorlabesi efforts were directed toward clearing the road in Tatopani and its surrounding areas. The removal of stones, soil, and debris deposited by the flood has also been completed.

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Work to reopen Benighat–Tatopani road completed

According to Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal, after the construction of a temporary diversion at Khorlabesi efforts were directed toward clearing the road in Tatopani and its surrounding areas. The removal of stones, soil, and debris deposited by the flood has also been completed.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/work-to-reopen-benighat-tatopani-road-completed-86-42.html
Israel central bank issues rare rebuke of Netanyahu's sanctions comments https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/israel-central-bank-issues-rare-rebuke-of-netanyahus-sanctions-comments-16-42.html Israel's central bank has issued a rare rebuke of recent remarks from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting that the country use cryptocurrency to help establish an "alternative economy" to withstand possible sanctions.

 

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Israel central bank issues rare rebuke of Netanyahu's sanctions comments

Israel's central bank has issued a rare rebuke of recent remarks from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting that the country use cryptocurrency to help establish an "alternative economy" to withstand possible sanctions.

 

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/israel-central-bank-issues-rare-rebuke-of-netanyahus-sanctions-comments-16-42.html
NPL 3 champions to receive Rs 15 million in prize money https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/npl-3-champions-to-receive-rs-15-million-in-prize-money-19-40.html According to CAN, the runners-up will receive Rs 8 million, while the team finishing third will take home Rs 4 million and the fourth-placed team will receive Rs 3 million.

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NPL 3 champions to receive Rs 15 million in prize money

According to CAN, the runners-up will receive Rs 8 million, while the team finishing third will take home Rs 4 million and the fourth-placed team will receive Rs 3 million.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/npl-3-champions-to-receive-rs-15-million-in-prize-money-19-40.html
Three de@d as motorboat capsizes in Saptakoshi river https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/three-de-at-d-as-motorboat-capsizes-in-saptakoshi-river-13-24.html Authorities have not confirmed the total number of passengers on board. Dhankuta District Police Office Chief Superintendent of Police Narayan Ranjitkar said initial reports suggested that 14 people were travelling in the motorboat, but police had yet to verify the figure.

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Three de@d as motorboat capsizes in Saptakoshi river

Authorities have not confirmed the total number of passengers on board. Dhankuta District Police Office Chief Superintendent of Police Narayan Ranjitkar said initial reports suggested that 14 people were travelling in the motorboat, but police had yet to verify the figure.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/three-de-at-d-as-motorboat-capsizes-in-saptakoshi-river-13-24.html
Minister Mehta assures establishment of trauma centre at Dhalkebar https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/minister-mehta-assures-establishment-of-trauma-centre-at-dhalkebar-64-57.html During her inspection of the proposed land for the construction of the trauma centre here Sunday, the Minister said the relevant documents were already signed by the Ministry, and forwarded to the related bodies. According to her, once necessary procedures are over, a tender would be called to launch the project. 

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Minister Mehta assures establishment of trauma centre at Dhalkebar

During her inspection of the proposed land for the construction of the trauma centre here Sunday, the Minister said the relevant documents were already signed by the Ministry, and forwarded to the related bodies. According to her, once necessary procedures are over, a tender would be called to launch the project. 

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/minister-mehta-assures-establishment-of-trauma-centre-at-dhalkebar-64-57.html
4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Baitadi https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/42-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-baitadi-34-59.html The tremor was felt in the remote villages of Baitadi district. 

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4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Baitadi

The tremor was felt in the remote villages of Baitadi district. 

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/42-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-baitadi-34-59.html
Gold and silver prices fall sharply in domestic market https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/gold-and-silver-prices-fall-sharply-in-domestic-market-11-43.html The price of gold has been set at Rs 278,500 per tola (11.66 grams) in the local market following a fall by Rs 11,700 per tola recorded on October 18. Likewise, the silver price dropped by Rs 230 per tola to be traded at Rs 3,955 per tola, according to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association. 

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Gold and silver prices fall sharply in domestic market

The price of gold has been set at Rs 278,500 per tola (11.66 grams) in the local market following a fall by Rs 11,700 per tola recorded on October 18. Likewise, the silver price dropped by Rs 230 per tola to be traded at Rs 3,955 per tola, according to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association. 

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/gold-and-silver-prices-fall-sharply-in-domestic-market-11-43.html
Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport due to reopen https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/explosions-heard-in-saudi-capital-as-airport-due-to-reopen-96-46.html Saudi Arabia, which leads a military coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis, has faced a barrage of strikes from the group in recent weeks.

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Explosions heard in Saudi capital as airport due to reopen

Saudi Arabia, which leads a military coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis, has faced a barrage of strikes from the group in recent weeks.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:09:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/explosions-heard-in-saudi-capital-as-airport-due-to-reopen-96-46.html
Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India in one month https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/electricity-worth-rs-592-billion-exported-to-india-in-one-month-79-20.html Although the August 26 flood disaster had affected the hydropower production, causing a brief disruption in power export, it was increased in Ashoj.

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Nepal exports electricity worth Rs 5.92 billion to India in one month

Although the August 26 flood disaster had affected the hydropower production, causing a brief disruption in power export, it was increased in Ashoj.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/electricity-worth-rs-592-billion-exported-to-india-in-one-month-79-20.html
Power supply restored in disaster-hit area of Myagdi https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/power-supply-restored-in-disaster-hit-area-of-myagdi-43-46.html The Distribution Centres of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in Beni and Tatopani restored power by repairing transmission and branch line infrastructures that were damaged by the disaster.  

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Power supply restored in disaster-hit area of Myagdi

The Distribution Centres of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in Beni and Tatopani restored power by repairing transmission and branch line infrastructures that were damaged by the disaster.  

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:51:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/power-supply-restored-in-disaster-hit-area-of-myagdi-43-46.html
West Indies all-rounder Allen to play for Sudupashim Royals https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/west-indies-all-rounder-allen-to-play-for-sudupashim-royals-61-13.html Chief executive officer of Sudurpaschim Royals, Prakash Khadka, has expressed confidence that Allen's involvement in the team would contribute to enhancing the team's performance particularly spin bowling and lower-order batting in the NPL. 

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West Indies all-rounder Allen to play for Sudupashim Royals

Chief executive officer of Sudurpaschim Royals, Prakash Khadka, has expressed confidence that Allen's involvement in the team would contribute to enhancing the team's performance particularly spin bowling and lower-order batting in the NPL. 

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/west-indies-all-rounder-allen-to-play-for-sudupashim-royals-61-13.html
Banke Police receives 127 complaints in a month https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/banke-police-receives-127-complaints-in-a-month-69-55.html Among the complaints registered at DPO, there were 12 cases of heinous crimes, 46 of serious crimes and 69 of minor crimes, according to Pratit Singh Rathaur, information officer at DPO, Banke.

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Banke Police receives 127 complaints in a month

Among the complaints registered at DPO, there were 12 cases of heinous crimes, 46 of serious crimes and 69 of minor crimes, according to Pratit Singh Rathaur, information officer at DPO, Banke.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/banke-police-receives-127-complaints-in-a-month-69-55.html
Heavy rain and snowfall likely across Nepal from Thursday https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/heavy-rain-and-snowfall-likely-across-nepal-from-thursday-97-39.html Nepal could experience three to four days of rainfall, including heavy rain in some areas, from Thursday as a weather system approaches the country, meteorologist Binod Pokharel has warned.

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Heavy rain and snowfall likely across Nepal from Thursday

Nepal could experience three to four days of rainfall, including heavy rain in some areas, from Thursday as a weather system approaches the country, meteorologist Binod Pokharel has warned.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/heavy-rain-and-snowfall-likely-across-nepal-from-thursday-97-39.html
Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/obama-blasts-trumps-chaos-and-cruelty-while-campaigning-for-democrats-67-79.html Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of current leader Donald Trump at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

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Obama blasts Trump's 'chaos and cruelty' while campaigning for Democrats

Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of current leader Donald Trump at rallies Saturday in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:04:22 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/obama-blasts-trumps-chaos-and-cruelty-while-campaigning-for-democrats-67-79.html
Authorities intensify setting up bailey bridge at Syafrubensi https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/authorities-intensify-setting-up-bailey-bridge-at-syafrubensi-69-22.html The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and the local administration are coordinating to set up the bridge. 

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Authorities intensify setting up bailey bridge at Syafrubensi

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and the local administration are coordinating to set up the bridge. 

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/authorities-intensify-setting-up-bailey-bridge-at-syafrubensi-69-22.html
Couple found dead in Dhanusha https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/couple-found-dead-in-dhanusha-57-49.html Reena Devi Yadav, 30, who had been staying at her parents’ home, was found with a wound to her neck caused by a sharp weapon. Police suspect that she may have been murdered.

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Couple found dead in Dhanusha

Reena Devi Yadav, 30, who had been staying at her parents’ home, was found with a wound to her neck caused by a sharp weapon. Police suspect that she may have been murdered.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/couple-found-dead-in-dhanusha-57-49.html
Riyadh airport resumes flights following Houthi attacks https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/riyadh-airport-resumes-flights-following-houthi-attacks-10-48.html The Flight Radar monitoring site showed a plane taking off from Riyadh airport early Sunday, heading to the Saudi city of Jeddah.

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Riyadh airport resumes flights following Houthi attacks

The Flight Radar monitoring site showed a plane taking off from Riyadh airport early Sunday, heading to the Saudi city of Jeddah.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/riyadh-airport-resumes-flights-following-houthi-attacks-10-48.html
Police take action against 470 vehicles operators on Saturday https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/police-take-action-against-470-vehicles-operators-on-saturday-alone-85-84.html The traffic police has maintained rigorous surveillance and enforcement protocols targeting operators who breach traffic regulations throughout the Dasahin festival period. 

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Police take action against 470 vehicles operators on Saturday

The traffic police has maintained rigorous surveillance and enforcement protocols targeting operators who breach traffic regulations throughout the Dasahin festival period. 

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/police-take-action-against-470-vehicles-operators-on-saturday-alone-85-84.html
Pedestrian dies in road accident in Udayapur https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/pedestrian-dies-in-road-accident-in-udayapur-23-35.html Ram Bahadur Karki, a pedestrian, was struck by a scooter (State 3-02-012 P 4822) while traveling on foot. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Sangam Toll in Triyuga-11, as the scooter was proceeding from Inar Chowk toward Pipalchowk. 

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Pedestrian dies in road accident in Udayapur

Ram Bahadur Karki, a pedestrian, was struck by a scooter (State 3-02-012 P 4822) while traveling on foot. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Sangam Toll in Triyuga-11, as the scooter was proceeding from Inar Chowk toward Pipalchowk. 

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/pedestrian-dies-in-road-accident-in-udayapur-23-35.html
Research is essential in politics: Bijukchhe https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/research-is-essential-in-politics-bijukchhe-13-69.html Bijukchhe said political success requires learning from others’ experiences as well as gaining knowledge through personal effort and hard work.

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Research is essential in politics: Bijukchhe

Bijukchhe said political success requires learning from others’ experiences as well as gaining knowledge through personal effort and hard work.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/research-is-essential-in-politics-bijukchhe-13-69.html
Bailey bridge work speeds up in Syafrubesi ahead of Tihar https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/bailey-bridge-work-speeds-up-in-syafrubesi-ahead-of-tihar-21-28.html Construction is continuing around the clock, with authorities aiming to complete the bridge before Tihar.

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Bailey bridge work speeds up in Syafrubesi ahead of Tihar

Construction is continuing around the clock, with authorities aiming to complete the bridge before Tihar.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/bailey-bridge-work-speeds-up-in-syafrubesi-ahead-of-tihar-21-28.html
Heavy rain, snowfall possible in Nepal from Thursday, 29 districts at high risk https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/heavy-rain-snowfall-possible-in-nepal-from-thursday-29-districts-at-high-ri-27-64.html Several weather forecasting models indicate that the system will move towards Nepal through Andhra Pradesh in India. It is expected to reach Nepal around October 27, or Kartik 11 to 12. Clouds may begin to appear from Tuesday, with rain potentially starting on Thursday night

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Heavy rain, snowfall possible in Nepal from Thursday, 29 districts at high risk

Several weather forecasting models indicate that the system will move towards Nepal through Andhra Pradesh in India. It is expected to reach Nepal around October 27, or Kartik 11 to 12. Clouds may begin to appear from Tuesday, with rain potentially starting on Thursday night

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/heavy-rain-snowfall-possible-in-nepal-from-thursday-29-districts-at-high-ri-27-64.html
Nearly 1,000 arrested as protests turn violent across France https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nearly-1000-arrested-as-protests-turn-violent-across-france-89-77.html Police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in Paris and other cities. In Marseille, demonstrators set fire to barricades, while protesters in Bordeaux removed boards from a building to construct street barricades.

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Nearly 1,000 arrested as protests turn violent across France

Police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in Paris and other cities. In Marseille, demonstrators set fire to barricades, while protesters in Bordeaux removed boards from a building to construct street barricades.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:05:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nearly-1000-arrested-as-protests-turn-violent-across-france-89-77.html
Tamang heritage, Ruby Valley trekking routes reopen https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/tamang-heritage-ruby-valley-trekking-routes-reopen-24-31.html The trekking routes were damaged by the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa on August 26. Balram Neupane, president of the Rasuwa Nuwakot Tourism Society, said the temporary bridge had restored access to Syafrubesi, allowing tourists to resume their journeys.

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Tamang heritage, Ruby Valley trekking routes reopen

The trekking routes were damaged by the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa on August 26. Balram Neupane, president of the Rasuwa Nuwakot Tourism Society, said the temporary bridge had restored access to Syafrubesi, allowing tourists to resume their journeys.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/tamang-heritage-ruby-valley-trekking-routes-reopen-24-31.html
Surkhet records highest number of road accident deaths in Karnali https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/surkhet-records-highest-number-of-road-accident-deaths-in-karnali-22-98.html According to records for the fiscal year 2025/26 maintained by the Karnali Province Police Office in Surkhet, 37 people, including 24 men, nine women and four boys, died in road accidents in the district.

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Surkhet records highest number of road accident deaths in Karnali

According to records for the fiscal year 2025/26 maintained by the Karnali Province Police Office in Surkhet, 37 people, including 24 men, nine women and four boys, died in road accidents in the district.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:31:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/surkhet-records-highest-number-of-road-accident-deaths-in-karnali-22-98.html
Beyond the Patch: Nepal’s Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/beyond-the-patch-nepals-cybersecurity-wake-up-call-69-55.html Nepal’s government website shutdown exposed a deeper cybersecurity weakness: without clear system ownership, timely patching and sustained accountability, even a simple software flaw can become a national digital security risk.

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Beyond the Patch: Nepal’s Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call

Nepal’s government website shutdown exposed a deeper cybersecurity weakness: without clear system ownership, timely patching and sustained accountability, even a simple software flaw can become a national digital security risk.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:40:46 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/beyond-the-patch-nepals-cybersecurity-wake-up-call-69-55.html
Partial cloud cover, light rain, snow likely in some areas until Wednesday https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/partial-cloud-cover-light-rain-snow-likely-in-some-areas-until-wednesday-41-83.html On Sunday afternoon, the weather will remain partly cloudy in the Himalayan and hilly regions, while the Tarai will generally see clear skies. Light rain and snowfall are possible at one or two places in the Himalayan regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces.

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Partial cloud cover, light rain, snow likely in some areas until Wednesday

On Sunday afternoon, the weather will remain partly cloudy in the Himalayan and hilly regions, while the Tarai will generally see clear skies. Light rain and snowfall are possible at one or two places in the Himalayan regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces.

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Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/partial-cloud-cover-light-rain-snow-likely-in-some-areas-until-wednesday-41-83.html