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PM Balen Shah calls for unity to eliminate corruption, misgovernance and political unrest
Prime Minister (PM) Balendra (Balen) Shah has called on citizens to unite against corruption, misgovernance, negligence, inequality and political unrest, describing them as negative tendencies that must be eliminated to bring positive change to the country. In a message issued on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami, the main day of the Bada Dashain festival, Prime Minister Shah said honest efforts, determination and collective hard work were essential to ensure that every citizen feels that the government is there for them. Highlighting Bijaya Dashami as a festival symbolising the triumph of truth over falsehood, Shah said, “We must unite to eliminate the negative tendencies of corruption, misgovernance, negligence, inequality and political unrest and ensure that every citizen feels that there is a government for them. To bring about change, we must change our behaviour alongside our thinking.” Referring to the mythological accounts of Goddess Durga’s victory over demonic forces and Lord Ram’s triumph over Rawan, Shah expressed hope that the festival would inspire people to abandon negative traits such as arrogance, greed, jealousy, violence and discrimination.
President Paudel receives Dashain tika at Sheetal Niwas
President Ram Chandra Paudel received tika, jamara and prasad on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami on Wednesday morning. The tika ceremony was held at the presidential residence, Sheetal Niwas, in accordance with the auspicious time set for the festival. President Paudel received tika and blessings from the royal priest at 10:26 am, the auspicious time designated for the occasion. Following the ceremony, the President offered tika and jamara to First Lady Sabita Paudel and other family members. The President’s personal secretariat confirmed the details of the ceremony.
ICC grants List A T20 Status to all NPL matches
All matches of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) have been granted official List A T20 status by the International Cricket Council (ICC), marking a significant milestone for domestic cricket in Nepal. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced the recognition on Wednesday, saying the ICC status would help strengthen the country’s cricketing structure and support the sport’s continued professionalization. The third edition of the NPL is scheduled to take place from October 26 to November 21, 2026, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. According to CAN, the recognition is expected to enhance the tournament’s credibility and raise the international profile of Nepali cricket. Official List A status also places the league’s matches within the recognized framework of limited-overs cricket, potentially adding greater significance to performances by participating players.
Tourist arrivals rise in Langtang as transport access improves
Tourist arrivals have started increasing in Langtang, a popular tourist destination in Rasuwa, following improvements in transport access. The opening of a temporary Bailey bridge over the Falakhu River has made travel to the area easier, encouraging more visitors to return. Nima Lama, proprietor of the Mountain View hotel in Langtang, said tourist arrivals had increased since transportation services resumed smoothly. He added that the improvement had boosted the morale of tourism entrepreneurs in the area. Langtang can be reached from the district headquarters, Dhunche, after approximately two days of walking. An alternative route currently connects Dhunche to Langtang via Thulo Bharkhu, Sano Bharkhu, Brabal, Thulo Syafru, Desh, Bambo, Rimiche and Lama Hotel. Located in Ward No. 4 of Gosainkunda Rural Municipality within Langtang National Park, the area is a popular destination for trekkers and nature lovers. Langtang Ward Chairperson Dundhu Jyangwa Tamang said tourists had begun returning to the area despite the disruption caused by the Bhotekoshi flood disaster on August 26.
RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane calls for unity and hope
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has urged Nepalis to turn the grief and despair caused by recent disasters into hope, resilience and a collective commitment to rebuilding the country as he extended his Dashain greetings to Nepalis at home and abroad. In his message on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami, Lamichhane said this year’s Bada Dashain comes at a time of disaster and suffering, with many people losing their lives and thousands of families being displaced and left homeless. Paying tribute to those who lost their lives, he expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and said he hoped the festival would bring positive energy and unite Nepali society more strongly than ever. Lamichhane expressed confidence that Bijaya Dashami would inspire people to rise above personal interests and dedicate themselves to the greater good of the nation and its people. He also prayed to Goddess Nawadurga Bhawani to grant everyone the strength, wisdom and courage to overcome the crisis. Describing Dashain as a celebration of the triumph of truth over falsehood, Lamichhane said the festival should inspire renewed hope and determination to move from despair to recovery and from disaster to reconstruction.
Dashain strengthens harmony, brotherhood and social unity: Speaker Aryal
Speaker of the House of Representatives Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal has said that festivals such as Dashain help strengthen mutual understanding, brotherhood and social unity among Nepalis while promoting harmony amid diversity. In a message marking Bada Dashain, the country’s biggest festival, Speaker Aryal extended his heartfelt wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad for happiness, peace, prosperity, good health, longevity and continued progress. He also wished for Goddess Durga Bhawani’s blessings for greater unity and strength in the country, expressing confidence that the festival would inspire renewed energy, fresh ideas and a stronger commitment to nation-building. “The Federal Parliament remains committed to formulating and amending timely and people-friendly laws in line with public aspirations while safeguarding popular sovereignty and state authority to achieve good governance, social justice and prosperity,” Aryal said in his message. Referring to Nepal’s multi-ethnic, multilingual, multi-religious and multicultural society, Aryal said Dashain symbolises the triumph of virtue over evil and truth over falsehood.
Kaski Police arrest 32 absconding convicts in Asoj
Kaski Police arrested 32 absconding convicts in the month of Asoj as part of an intensified campaign to bring those who have evaded court sentences to justice. According to the District Police Office, Kaski, the arrested individuals include 23 men and nine women who had been convicted in various cases but had been evading their prison sentences. The convicts have been handed over to the court for the enforcement of their prison sentences and recovery of fines, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Birendra Kumar Paswan, the office’s information officer. Paswan said the arrests resulted in the recovery of a total of 12 years, six months and eight days in prison sentences, along with fines amounting to Rs. 1,666,972.
Living Goddess Kumari visits Taleju Bhawani Temple
The Living Goddess Kumari was taken to Taleju Bhawani Temple at Hanumandhoka in Kathmandu on Tuesday night to participate in a traditional ritual believed to bestow divine strength and blessings. The ceremony was performed in accordance with Tantric and Vedic traditions, reflecting the longstanding religious and cultural practices of the Kathmandu Valley. Gautam Shakya, manager of Kumari Ghar, said Kumari was escorted from her residence to the Taleju Temple complex in a ceremonial chariot procession to perform the ritual. For the occasion, the idol of Goddess Taleju Bhawani was brought from the temple to the Mul Chowk courtyard of Hanumandhoka Palace, where the ceremony took place, Shakya said. Located within the historic Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taleju Bhawani Temple is one of Kathmandu’s important religious and cultural landmarks. The temple traditionally opens to the general public only once a year, on Maha Nawami, the ninth day of the Dashain festival.
Share Dashain joy with those in distress: Gagan Thapa
Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has urged people not to confine the joy of Dashain to their homes but to extend support to those in distress amid the country’s difficult situation caused by disasters and suffering. Extending his warm wishes to Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami, Thapa said this year’s festival comes at a challenging and sensitive time, with many families experiencing grief, hardship and pain. “This year’s Dashain is being celebrated amid a national crisis and widespread suffering. Many families are facing sorrow, pain and hardship,” Thapa said. “At such a time, we should not limit the joy of the festival to our own homes. Let us support families in distress, share our happiness and stand by one another.” Thapa expressed hope that Bijaya Dashami would inspire people to overcome their own weaknesses, become more sensitive to the suffering of others and strengthen the spirit of harmony and unity in society.
Five arrested for allowing Nepalis to gamble at Birgunj Casino
Police have arrested five people for allegedly allowing Nepali citizens to enter a casino and participate in gambling at Golden Finger Gaming Zone Pvt. Ltd., located in Gandak, Birgunj Metropolitan City-14. Deputy Superintendent of Police Chakra Bahadur Malla of the District Police Office, Parsa, said the arrests followed specific information that the gaming facility was allowing Nepali nationals to enter the premises and gamble in violation of existing regulations. The arrested individuals have been identified as Ramchandra Sah of Pachrauta Municipality-4, Bara; Achhelal Prasad of Prasouni Rural Municipality-3, Bara; Subash Kumar of Prasouni Rural Municipality-1, Bara; Sunil Patel of Parwanipur Rural Municipality-5, Bara; and Sumeshwornath Prasad of Baudhimai Municipality-9, Rautahat. Police said further investigation into the incident is ongoing. Under current regulations, Nepali citizens are prohibited from entering casinos and participating in gambling activities.
Engineer Lamichhane turns cattle farming into lucrative side business
Civil engineer Kumar Lamichhane of Gorkha has demonstrated that hard work and dedication can lead to success in any profession. Earning a monthly profit of Rs. 1.5 million from cattle farming, he has emerged as an example of entrepreneurial success in the community. Lamichhane operates Kshitij Integrated Agriculture Farm Pvt. Ltd. in Ramkot, Dandapauwa, Nagarjun Municipality-6, Kathmandu. He established the farm in May 2020 and has been running the business alongside his engineering career. Originally from Khahare, Siranchok Rural Municipality-7, Gorkha district, Lamichhane rents six ropanis of land for the farm at a monthly cost of Rs. 100,000. He initially invested Rs. 100 million in the cattle farming business.
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