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Chief ministers unite to press federal government on devolution
By Parbat Portel Their two-day meeting ended Wednesday with an agreement to form a joint forum to push for greater provincial powers, fiscal autonomy, and a clearer division of responsibilities with the centre.
Deuba faction presses ahead with parallel Congress convention
By Kul Chandra Neupane The rival camp has completed constituency conventions in 112 of 165 federal constituencies, but thousands of ward and local-level gatherings remain outstanding.
Parliamentary panel rejects two ambassador nominees, clears 10
By Jaya Singh Mahara The committee rejected Giri Bahadur Sunar and Chudamani Kharel over concerns about their suitability, while questions over the Japan nominee’s residency status prompted the panel to adjourn its meeting until after Dashain.
Father cannot afford last rites for son missing in Bhotekoshi floods
By Pratap Bista Forty-seven days after 25-year-old Pradip Sapkota went missing, his family has yet to recover his body and is struggling to pay for his funeral rites.
Makawanpur begins process to declare 58 missing people dead
By Pratap Bista Authorities have begun verifying the status of those missing since the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods under a special government procedure, with local units required to collect applications and check claims.
Army chief Sigdel returns from official UK visit
By Post Report General Sigdel met senior British military officials and honoured Nepali soldiers who won gold at an international military exercise.
A timber bridge reopens route to Upper Manang after three weeks
By Aash Gurung A wooden deck laid over the steel girders of a submerged bridge has restored access for jeeps and motorcycles, but heavier vehicles remain barred.
India boat capsizes, drowning 13, mostly children
By Reuters Police are investigating the cause of the incident, regional police officer Subodh Kumar told Reuters on Wednesday, giving the tally of those rescued.
Relief helicopter gives Rasuwa farmers a route to market
By Ganga BC The WFP has flown around eight tonnes of vegetables from flood-isolated Aamachhodingmo to Bidur, helping growers salvage part of their harvest.
IMF urges members to stock up funds for low-income, vulnerable states
By Reuters The IMF this week flagged significant growth and financial stability risks from a potential end of the AI investment boom, growing debt levels and a prolonged Middle East conflict. It forecast global growth at 3.1 percent for 2026.
Salyan villages have little heart for Dashain celebrations
By Biplab Maharjan Dozens remain missing after the Bhotekoshi floods in Rasuwa, leaving families and neighbours across the district with little to celebrate this year.
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement leaders detained in jail for five days
By Reuters The arrests could fuel further protests over voter-list revisions that opposition parties say favour Modi’s BJP, allegations rejected by the election commission.
Parliamentary panel halts hearing on Malaysia ambassador nominee over complaints
By Jaya Singh Mahara Lawmakers cite allegations of financial dealings, land irregularities and conflicts of interest; nominee Chudamani Kharel denies wrongdoing.
UML lawmaker resigns over Sudurpaschim budget
By Arjun Shah Bir Bahadur Thapa quit after being denied an opportunity to speak during budget deliberations, while another UML lawmaker stayed away from the vote.