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Vote Counting Underway in Bihar Assembly Elections

Vote counting for the Bihar Assembly elections has begun. Indian media reports that the counting started at 8 AM. Ahead of the counting, tensions escalated between the ruling NDA alliance and the opposition bloc, with both sides leveling accusations against each other. This time, the JD(U) and BJP have been allotted an equal share of 101 seats each under their seat-sharing arrangement. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav expressed concerns over possible irregularities during the counting process and urged the Election Commission to ensure complete impartiality. According to The Indian Express, an FIR has been filed against RJD leader Sunil Kumar for…

Impeachment Motion Filed Against Madhes Province Speaker Ram Chandra Mandal

An impeachment motion has been filed against Ram Chandra Mandal, Speaker of the Madhes Province Assembly. A total of 64 lawmakers from seven parties registered the proposal, accusing the Speaker of acting against the dignity and conduct of his office. The parties supporting the impeachment motion include Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Nepal, Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LOSAPA), Nepali Congress, CPN (Unified Socialist), Nagarik Unmukti Party, Janamat Party, and CPN (Maoist Centre). The lawmakers have demanded Mandal’s removal, stating that he failed to operate the assembly in accordance with the Provincial Assembly Regulations, 2075. The proposal alleges that the Speaker repeatedly conducted…

Government Implements Revised National Building Code for Earthquake-Resistant Construction

The government has amended and enforced the National Building Code to ensure earthquake-resistant construction. The previous code contained impractical provisions, lacked alignment with international standards, involved complex design calculations, and increased unnecessary construction costs. These issues have now been addressed through the revised code. The updated National Building Code was published in the Nepal Gazette on Thursday, officially bringing it into implementation. The new code not only guides the construction of buildings but also provides standards for major infrastructure such as hydropower dams, powerhouses, and underground structures like tunnels. Urban Development Minister Kulman Ghising described the revised code as a…

Pro–Special General Convention Faction of Nepali Congress Calls Youth Gathering

The faction within the Nepali Congress advocating for a Special General Convention has called for a youth gathering. The group that submitted signatures demanding the Special General Convention is organizing a youth meet today (Friday) in New Baneshwor. According to a Facebook post shared by the pro-convention faction, the youth gathering will begin at 12:30 PM on Friday at a banquet in Thapagaun, New Baneshwor. On Thursday, the group also held a women’s gathering at the same location. On October 15, the faction submitted signatures from nearly 54% of representatives from the party’s 14th General Convention to Acting President Purna…

World Diabetes Day Marked Globally with Awareness Programs

World Diabetes Day is being observed today in Nepal and various countries around the globe with a range of awareness programs. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about diabetes risks, prevention, and treatment. The United Nations initiated the observance of this day in 2007. The UN has been encouraging member states to formulate national policies according to their health systems to prevent and manage diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, in 2014 there were 422 million adults living with diabetes worldwide, compared to just 108 million in 1980. Diabetes has been increasing due to obesity, unhealthy…

Norway and Italy Secure Wins in World Cup Qualifiers

Norway and Italy emerged victorious in their World Cup qualifying matches. In last night’s match, Norway defeated Estonia 4–1. Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland each scored twice for Norway, while Robi Saarma scored the lone goal for Estonia. In the same Group I of the European qualifiers, Italy beat Moldova 2–0. Gianluca Mancini and Francesco Pio Esposito scored one goal each for Italy. With these results, Norway now sits at the top of Group I with 21 points from 7 matches. Italy follows in second place with 18 points from 7 matches. Estonia has 4 points from 8 matches, while…

Ireland Stuns Portugal 2–0 in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Ireland registered an impressive 2–0 victory over Portugal in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Troy Parrott scored both goals for the Republic of Ireland, finding the net in the 17th and 45th minutes of the first half. Portugal’s captain Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a red card in the 61st minute and sent off the field. This marks the 12th red card of Ronaldo’s career. With this win, Ireland’s World Cup hopes have strengthened. Group F leaders Portugal will now have to play their remaining matches without Ronaldo.

Nepal Rastra Bank Publishes Foreign Exchange Rates for Friday

Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for Friday. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at NPR 141.57 and the selling rate at NPR 142.17. Similarly, the buying and selling rates for other major currencies are as follows: Euro: Buying NPR 164.43 / Selling NPR 165.13 UK Pound Sterling: Buying NPR 186.24 / Selling NPR 187.03 Swiss Franc: Buying NPR 177.93 / Selling NPR 178.68 The exchange rates for additional currencies include: Australian Dollar: Buying NPR 92.95 / Selling NPR 93.35 Canadian Dollar: Buying NPR 101.17 / Selling NPR…

No Significant Weather System Affecting Nepal

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that no significant weather system is currently affecting the country. According to the Department, partly cloudy conditions are expected this afternoon over the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces, while the rest of the country will experience mainly clear weather. Similarly, tonight, most parts of the country are likely to remain generally clear, with partly cloudy conditions in some areas.

Pahila Desh (Pills Revolution) Announces ‘Maha Sankalp Yatra’ from Pathibhara to Limpiyadhura Starting Mangsir 5

Kathmandu – The political movement “Pahila Desh (Pills Revolution)” has announced a nationwide “Maha Sankalp Yatra” from Pathibhara in the east to Limpiyadhura in the west beginning on Mangsir 5 (November 20) and continuing until Poush 10 (December 25). During a press conference held in Kathmandu on Thursday, the group also demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Sushila Karki and the dismissal of her government. SP Shah, the coordinator of Pahila Desh, accused the current government of undermining the sacrifices made by Jenji (a symbolic youth martyr) and following the old corrupt political path. He said their campaign aims to…