KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more.
Deuba leaves Singapore for Hong Kong
Sher Bahadur Deuba, former prime minister and former president of the Nepali Congress, has departed Singapore for Hong Kong. Deuba, who had travelled to Singapore ahead of the House of Representatives session for a regular health check-up and treatment, left for Hong Kong after completing his medical procedures. According to his secretariat, he will attend family programmes in Hong Kong and undergo further treatment there.
Raksha Bam urges PM Karki to release probe report on protests
Raksha Bam, coordinator of the Gen-Z Front, has urged Prime Minister Sushila Karki to make public the investigation report into the incidents that took place during protests on September 8 and 9, 2025. In a statement posted on Facebook on Friday, Bam questioned how what began as a peaceful movement suddenly turned violent, and demanded clarity on who ordered the use of gunfire and who was responsible for setting fire to Singha Durbar. She said the developments have raised serious concerns and stressed that the government must disclose the findings of the probe to address growing public doubt.
Protest held in Kathmandu demanding justice in Inisha BK murder case
A protest was held in Kathmandu on Saturday demanding strict punishment for those involved in the murder of Inisha BK. The demonstration was organised at Maitighar Mandala under the leadership of various organisations seeking justice for the victim. Participants displayed placards with slogans such as “Deliver justice to the victim,” “Ensure the safety of daughters,” “Punish rapists strictly,” and “No peace without justice.”
Debate grows over RSP pledge to abolish party-affiliated trade unions
A government expected to be formed under the leadership of Balen Shah in the coming days could move to abolish party-affiliated trade unions across state institutions, as pledged by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in its election manifesto. With the party poised to form a strong single-party government following the recent parliamentary election, leaders say the commitment outlined in the manifesto will be implemented. In point 5 of its election document, RSP states that upon assuming power it will enforce legal and institutional measures to end political party affiliations among individuals serving in state bodies, including the bureaucracy, teaching and academic sectors, security agencies, the judiciary and constitutional bodies.
Woman found dead in Dhanusha after alleged domestic abuse over childlessness
A 25-year-old woman in Dhanusha District was found dead at her residence, with her family alleging prolonged domestic abuse related to childlessness. The deceased, identified as Bibha Yadav, was discovered dead her home in Ganeshman Charnath Municipality–4 on Tuesday afternoon. She was the wife of Mukesh Dhankoti Yadav, a teacher at a private school. According to relatives, the couple had eloped and married around six years ago after being in a relationship. However, Bibha had allegedly been subjected to repeated physical and mental abuse by her husband and in-laws over the couple’s inability to have a child.
Heavy rain triggers flood in Roshi River, BP Highway blocked
Continuous rainfall last night has caused flooding in the Roshi River area, blocking the BP Highway. The affected section had been temporarily restored after last year’s flood and landslide had damaged the highway. Sunil Dhaju, chief of the District Traffic Office, said the road was blocked early this morning around 3:30 a.m. at areas including Chausay Bensi, Gimdi, Baunne, and Kaldhunga of Roshi Rural Municipality. “Since the temporary road had been built directly on the riverbed, traffic can only resume once water levels decrease,” he said.
Rain makes road slippery, traffic blocked on Butwal–Narayangadh section
Heavy rain has made roads slippery, blocking traffic on the Butwal–Narayangadh section of the East–West Highway. The affected area is Daunne, Triveni Rural Municipality–2 in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), where rainfall caused vehicles to get stuck near the Ghiukhola and Vishwakarma Temple, according to Yubaraj Khadka, Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office. “The light rainfall has already made vehicles slip, especially on uphill stretches. Vehicles moving east to west are getting stuck, causing the road to be blocked,” Khadka said.
Two Indian nationals killed in bus accident in Kathmandu
Two Indian citizens have died after being hit by a bus in Bhotebahal, Kathmandu. The victims, Padam Upadhyay, 45, and Satishkumar Kuswaha, 37, were struck by an Om Janata Transport bus traveling from Kalimati to Tripureshwor, according to Nareshraj Subedi, spokesperson of the Valley Traffic Police Office. Both victims sustained serious injuries and died last night at the National Trauma Center during treatment, police said.
KMC to provide inclusive exam facilities for students with special needs
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced special arrangements to make examinations more accessible for students with autism, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, and other special needs. According to Sunita Dangol, acting chief of KMC, students appearing for the basic level examinations who have special conditions are being allowed to take exams at their home centers to ensure comfort and accessibility.
Rapid glacier melt in Hindu Kush Himalaya signals urgent climate action
Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) glaciers are melting at an accelerated pace due to rising global temperatures, with recent studies showing that the rate of ice loss has doubled since 2000. The latest reports from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) indicate that glacier thickness in the region has declined by up to 27 meters since 1975. This poses a significant risk to nearly two billion people living in downstream areas dependent on water flowing from the “Water Towers of Asia.”
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