KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
Public health alert issued as cholera spreads in Parsa
A cholera outbreak that was first confirmed on August 21 in Parsa district has continued to spread, with cases rising sharply in recent days. According to the District Public Health Office, a total of 169 cases have been confirmed in Birgunj Metropolitan City alone. Of these, 120 patients have recovered and returned home, while 49 remain under treatment at various hospitals in the district. In addition, 16 cases have been reported in Pokhariya Municipality, taking the total number of confirmed cases in Parsa to 185. New cases are being detected daily, between Saturday evening and Sunday morning alone, 31 fresh infections were confirmed.
Lekh Jung Thapa asked to submit divorce proof or risk losing nomination
Rupandehi-3 by-election candidate Dr. Lekh Jung Thapa of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been asked by party secretariat and central committee members to provide official proof of divorce from one of his wives. Sources within the party indicate that failure to submit the required document could lead to the revocation of his nomination for the November 3 by-election. Senior RSP leaders reportedly visited party Chair Rabi Lamichhane at Nakkhu Jail on Monday to discuss the matter and decide on the next steps. Thapa has assured party officials that the divorce document exists and is prepared to present it to the party.
PM Oli addresses SCO Summit in Tianjin
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit today, highlighting Nepal’s national interests as well as bilateral and international issues. The summit, which began on Sunday at the Tianjin Meijiayan Convention Center, brought together heads of state and government from participating countries, all of whom delivered speeches during the event.
PM Oli calls for stronger multilateralism at SCO Summit
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called on global powers to strengthen multilateralism, describing it as an inescapable necessity of our time. Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Summit in Tianjin on Monday, Oli warned that the credibility of global institutions has weakened due to a pattern of making big promises while delivering little.
PM Oli meets Cambodian PM Hun Manet and Maldivian President Muizzu in Tianjin
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today held bilateral meetings with his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet and Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China. In his meeting with Prime Minister Hun Manet, the two leaders discussed strengthening Nepal–Cambodia relations, with a focus on expanding trade, investment, and areas of mutual cooperation. They also underscored the importance of high-level exchanges to further consolidate ties, according to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat.
PM Oli meets Laotian President Sisoulith in China
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held talks with Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith on Monday morning during his visit to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus Summit. According to his private secretariat, Oli and President Sisoulith discussed bilateral relations and areas of mutual cooperation during their meeting.
Nepal has not endorsed China’s Global Security Initiatives: Yuba Raj Khatiwada
Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada, Economic and Development Advisor to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, has clarified that Nepal did not support China’s Global Security Initiatives (GSI) during bilateral talks between PM Oli and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), Dr. Khatiwada, who participated in the discussions, said Nepal, committed to its constitution and non-aligned foreign policy, will not become part of any country’s security strategy.
Gold price hits new record in Nepal
Gold prices in Nepal continue to climb, breaking daily records as demand and international market trends push rates higher. On Monday, the price of gold reached Rs 205,300 per tola, setting a fresh all-time high, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Rabi Lamichhane continues to run RSP from prison as by-election looms
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair Rabi Lamichhane is currently serving time at Nakkhu Jail in Lalitpur over his alleged involvement in the Supreme Cooperative fraud case. Yet, from behind bars, Lamichhane continues to steer his party’s key decisions, including the upcoming by-election in Rupandehi-3. The constituency fell vacant after the death of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) lawmaker Deepak Bohora, and the by-election is scheduled for November 3. As the campaign atmosphere heats up, Lamichhane’s influence over candidate selection has become the talk of Kathmandu’s political circles.
RSP’s Ganesh Karki Calls for review of Rupandehi-3 candidate selection process
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) central member Ganesh Karki has urged a review and investigation into the selection process of Dr. Lekh Jung Thapa as the party’s candidate for the Rupandehi-3 by-election. Karki made the statement just 14 hours after Thapa’s candidacy was announced. He cited past grievances following the 2022 elections, when proportional representation candidates were initially selected through 12 clusters, later consolidated into six clusters, leaving him excluded from parliamentary candidacy.
Lekh Jung Thapa’s press conference postponed amid marital controversy
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has postponed the press conference of its Rupandehi-3 by-election candidate, Dr. Lekh Jung Thapa, which was scheduled for Monday. The decision comes after questions emerged regarding Thapa’s alleged polygamy. Senior party leaders said the event was postponed to allow time for investigation into the matter.
Private school operators hold bus rally in Kathmandu against Education Bill
Private school operators staged a bus rally along the Ring Road in Kathmandu on Monday to protest provisions in the School Education Bill. The rally was organized jointly by PABSON, N-PABSON, HISSAN, APEN, and NMA. A long line of private school buses could be seen occupying one lane of the Ring Road. The operators are demanding the removal of the terms full scholarship and gradual non-profit conversion from the bill. They are pressuring the government to amend the legislation.
Rajan Bhattarai says Nepal must not compromise on border disputes
Dr. Rajan Bhattarai, a Standing Committee member of the CPN-UML and an expert on foreign affairs, has stressed that Nepal must not compromise under any circumstances regarding its border disputes. Speaking at an inter-dialogue organized by Press Chautari Nepal in Kathmandu on Monday, discussing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s recent visit to China, Dr. Bhattarai said land safeguarded by previous generations must now be firmly protected by the current generation.
Govt reiterates dialogue as path to solve Lipulekh issues
The government has reiterated its commitment to resolving border disputes with India, including issues related to Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani, through diplomatic dialogue, according to Cabinet spokesperson Prithvi Subba Gurung. Speaking on Monday after a Cabinet meeting, Gurung stated that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli conveyed Nepal’s position on the recent India-China agreement on trade via the Lipulekh pass to his Chinese counterpart.
Democratization in UML a shared political issue: Surendra Pandey
UML Vice-Chair Surendra Pandey has said that debates on democratization within the UML are a shared issue relevant to all political parties. Speaking at an inter-party dialogue on Democratization in the UML, Pandey said age limits and tenure provisions are technical but necessary topics, which will be discussed in the upcoming party general convention.
Over 2,000 delegates to attend UML’s second Statute General Convention
The UML is set to hold its second Statute General Convention from September 5 to 7 at Sunrise Hall in Godawari, Lalitpur, with preparations now nearly complete, the party’s central office confirmed. According to Rajendra Gautam, a Standing Committee member and head of the party’s Publicity and Publication Department, both the list of delegates and organizers has been finalized. Delegates from the party’s 10th National General Convention will serve as the representatives for the Statute General Convention, with names of leaders who have left the party, passed away, or faced disciplinary action removed from the list.
NC’s Kalyan Kumar Gurung urges early candidate announcement for 2027 elections
Nepali Congress (NC) central member Kalyan Kumar Gurung has called for the party to announce its candidates for all three levels of the 2027 elections without delay. Gurung said candidates for the House of Representatives, Provincial Assembly, and local levels should be officially declared and presented to voters as soon as possible.
Dhawal Shamsher Rana appointed acting coordinator of Joint People’s Movement Committee
Dhawal Shamsher Rana, General Secretary of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), has been appointed as the acting coordinator of the Joint People’s Movement Committee. The appointment came after coordinator Navaraj Subedi announced that he would be abroad for some time and delegated the responsibility to Rana on Monday.
Gold traders welcome govt’s move to impose luxury tax only once
Gold and silver traders have welcomed the government’s decision to levy luxury tax on gold only once during transactions. Issuing a statement on Monday, the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association said it appreciates the government’s move, which was recently published in the Nepal Gazette.
Image Savings Cooperative begins refunding depositors below Rs 100,000
Image Savings and Credit Cooperative has started returning deposits to savers with balances under Rs 100,000 in Pokhara. The cooperative has already refunded 613 depositors with small savings in Baglung and has now begun returning funds to 158 depositors at its Pokhara branch. Dilbahadur Karki, coordinator of the Cooperative Victims’ Struggle Committee, said that out of 524 members at the Pokhara branch, 158 have savings of less than Rs 100,000. He confirmed that their funds will be returned gradually.
Dharan Mayor Harka Sampang welcomed with motorcycle rally in Kathmandu
Supporters of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City Mayor Harka Sampang staged a motorcycle rally to welcome him upon his arrival in Kathmandu. Sampang visited the capital today for meetings and organizational expansion activities. He traveled with the motorcycle rally to the Cultural Association in Kalikasthan, where the program of meetings and organizational outreach is currently underway.
Total lunar eclipse to be visible on night of September 7
A total lunar eclipse will be visible from Kathmandu on the full moon night of Bhadra, falling on Sunday, September 7. According to the Nepal Calendar Fixing Committee, the eclipse will begin at 10:11 pm on September 7 and continue for about three and a half hours, ending at 1:04 am on September 8.
Chitwan National Park to gift two elephant calves to Qatar
Chitwan National Park (CNP) is preparing to send two elephant calves, Rudrakali (7) and Khagendra Prasad (6), as diplomatic gifts to Qatar, according to Dr. Hari Bhandra Acharya, spokesperson for the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation. The calves, born at the Elephant Breeding and Training Centre in Khorsor, will be transported via a chartered cargo flight from Bhairahawa Airport within the next two months. The park is currently constructing a special enclosure to ensure their safe transfer.
Tourist arrivals surge during monsoon as over 88,000 visited Nepal in August
Nepal recorded a significant rise in tourist arrivals during the ongoing monsoon season, with August alone welcoming 88,680 visitors, according to figures released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Monday. Compared to the same period last year, arrivals in August rose by 22 percent, marking a strong sign of recovery for the country’s tourism industry.
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