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The extended meeting of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has commenced in Sauraha, Chitwan. More than 500 representatives are participating in the meeting, which aims to finalize the party’s upcoming strategies. According to the party, Acting President D.P. Aryal will present a political report, while Vice President Dr. Swarnim Wagle will table the draft of the party’s election manifesto for the upcoming elections. Additionally, provincial presidents will brief the meeting on the organizational status of the party in various districts within their respective provinces.

Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has reiterated the need to complete the party’s 15th General Convention on time. Speaking at an informal meeting with available district presidents and former district presidents in Kathmandu, Dr. Koirala emphasized that the party should enter the upcoming general elections with new leadership. He stated, “I have long been saying that the Nepali Congress’ 15th General Convention should be completed by the end of Mangsir 2082 (mid-December 2025). Even if that is not possible due to current circumstances, it must be completed by the end of Poush (mid-January 2026) at any cost.” Dr. Koirala…

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 struck near the Tawa Ghat area of Darchula last night. The tremor occurred at 10:40 PM on Thursday. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, the earthquake was felt in areas near the Nepal–India border and surrounding regions. No reports of damage or casualties have been received so far.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has reported that there is currently no significant weather system affecting the country. At present, the hilly and mountainous regions of Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces are experiencing partly cloudy conditions, while the rest of the country remains mostly clear. This afternoon, the weather is expected to remain mostly clear across most parts of the country, with partial cloud cover over the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces. Light rainfall with snowfall is likely at one or two places in the mountainous areas of Koshi and Gandaki provinces. Tonight, the weather will remain…

English translation:Netra Bikram Chand ‘Viplav’, general secretary of the Nepal Communist Party, expressed satisfaction that the Gen Z uprising toppled what he called an “arrogant” government. Speaking at a warning rally in Kathmandu on Thursday, Viplav thanked those who, he said, accomplished what even the Maoist people’s war and the unified communist movement could not. “I want to thank those who toppled the arrogant power and the parliamentary rule of brokers. Our voice was not only ignored — Nepal’s parliament was used to serve the interests of brokers. This is a betrayal of the nation that will never be erased…

Kathmandu, Nepal — The Youth Association close to the CPN-UML has filed a complaint against Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah at the Cyber Bureau. Leaders of the association personally visited the bureau to lodge the complaint. According to the association, Mayor Shah’s recent social media post contained derogatory remarks that defamed political parties, prompting them to take legal action. The Cyber Bureau confirmed that a complaint has been filed and is currently under the registration process. Mayor Shah had posted a controversial status containing offensive language on the night of Kartik 16 (October 31), which he deleted shortly after…

Bajhang, Nepal — Two people died on the spot after a tractor accident occurred in Thalara Rural Municipality Ward No. 2, Bajhang, last night. The deceased have been identified as 60-year-old Pamle Khati and 62-year-old Jase Khati, both residents of Thalara-2. According to police, the tractor driver, 45-year-old Khushiram Chaudhary of Godavari Municipality Ward No. 4, Kailali, was seriously injured in the accident and is currently undergoing treatment at the district hospital. Provincial Traffic Police Office Attariya spokesperson, DSP Tek Bahadur Jora, said that the tractor (Sudurpashchim Province No. 01-002 Ta 5724) fell about 500 meters down from an inner…

President Ramchandra Paudel has departed for Nepal from Doha, the capital of Qatar, after participating in the Second World Summit for Social Development. He had arrived in Qatar on Tuesday to attend the international event. At Hamad International Airport, President Paudel was seen off by Nepal’s Ambassador to Qatar, Ramesh Chandra Paudel, and senior officials from Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nepali Embassy. President Paudel led the Nepali delegation to the summit, which was organized at the invitation of Qatar’s Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He addressed the main session of the summit on Tuesday, which…

The government has extended the deadline of the taskforce formed to recommend facilities for nurses equivalent to government service by one month. According to Health Ministry spokesperson Dr. Prakash Budhathoki, the extension was made as per the agreement between the government and the protesting nurses’ group. The taskforce will now submit its report by Mangsir 15 (November 30). Dr. Budhathoki said, “The taskforce is working as per the agreement to ensure government-level facilities for nurses. Once the report is submitted, the new benefits will be implemented.” The government had formed a 14-member taskforce led by Health Ministry Additional Secretary Dr.…

Two Nepali tourists who were stranded in heavy snow at Chharka Bherol, on the border of Mustang and Dolpa districts, were rescued by helicopter this morning. The rescue operation was coordinated by the District Administration Office, Mustang, with the support of the Nepal Army’s Indrabaks Battalion and Air Dynasty Helicopter Services. The rescued individuals have been identified as Manish G.C. from Parbat and Santosh Kunwar from Myagdi. According to Chief District Officer (CDO) Bishnu Prasad Bhusal, they were trapped due to heavy snowfall during their visit to the Upper Dolpa region. The duo had begun their journey on Kartik 9…