Nepal’s top developments today span legal accountability in sports governance, major smuggling-related seizures, and state decisions affecting land, disaster rules, and youth economic activity.
Politics & Governance
Three ordinances have been sent to the President’s Office for consideration, including proposed amendments on land, forest management, and disaster response. Among the changes is a proposal to declare missing persons dead after 45 days in disaster cases, replacing the longer requirement under existing law, and the ordinances are set to take effect once issued by Ram Chandra Paudel. Separately, the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention moved to vote for the new central committee, with counting expected today after polls close, involving Nepali Congress.
Courts & Accountability
In Lalitpur, the District Government Attorney’s Office has charged ANFA President Pankaj Bikram Nembang and other officials, alleging financial irregularities connected to the 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Bahrain. The case follows a Central Investigation Bureau probe citing alleged collusion, unapproved agreements, and procurement violations, with Pankaj Bikram Nembang and other accused actions now moving through the criminal process, including custody for Sanjiv Pandey. In Mahottari, a local court ordered remand of three people linked to a youth murder case as investigation continued, with the accused ordered sent to prison on remand by the court as proceedings move forward (https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2026/10/2035569/mahottari-youth-murder-case-three-people-ordered-to-be-sent-to-prison-on-remand). A separate ANFA-related case was also registered against four officials including the association’s President and General Secretary for alleged misconduct (https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2026/10/2035505/case-registered-against-four-people-including-anfa-president-and-general-secretary).
Economy & Business
Goods stranded in Mustang are set to move again after a one-way road opened, with authorities planning to prioritize dispatch as access improves. In parallel, Nepal’s Youth Entrepreneurship Conference 2083 began in Kathmandu, bringing together around 400 entrepreneurs and stakeholders to focus on AI, startup funding, and job creation, including plans to strengthen ties between the banking and financial sector and young entrepreneurs (https://www.ratopati.com/story/598350/nepal-youth-entrepreneurship-conference-2083-begins-in-kathmandu). The conference’s emphasis on improving the investment environment is expected to translate into greater support for new ventures and employment pathways (https://www.ratopati.com/story/598350/nepal-youth-entrepreneurship-conference-2083-begins-in-kathmandu).
Society & Community
Nepal Police seized about 22 kilograms of gold in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, arresting multiple individuals, while investigators prepared further updates through a scheduled press conference. The operation has intensified scrutiny of gold processing and trafficking networks, including equipment and alleged processing activity tied to the seizure (https://theannapurnaexpress.com/story/67770). Police also arrested three Chinese nationals after a raid in Budhanilkantha found roughly 21kg of gold being melted, with investigators working to trace how the gold entered Nepal and whether others were involved (https://english.onlinekhabar.com/chinese-arrested-with-gold.html). Meanwhile, landless Dalits are set to receive land within two years, or financial compensation if suitable land is not found, as a measure aimed at easing housing insecurity for a marginalized community (https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2026/10/2035290/landless-dalits-to-get-land-within-two-years-money-if-land-is-not-available).
Date: October 09, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Aswin 23, 2083
Top News
1. ANFA president, general secretary and two others charged over alleged financial irregularities (english.onlinekhabar.com)
The District Government Attorney’s Office in Lalitpur has charged All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) President Pankaj Bikram Nembang, General Secretary Kiran Rai, Treasurer Rabindra Joshi, and accounts officer Sanjiv Pandey with financial irregularities related to the 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Bahrain. The charges stem from an investigation by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), which found evidence of collusion, unapproved agreements, and procurement violations, including $20,000 in unaccounted ticket revenue and irregularities in sports equipment purchases worth approximately Rs 140 million. Nembang and Rai are currently sought by authorities, while Joshi and Pandey are in custody.
2. Three Chinese nationals arrested with 21kg of gold in Kathmandu (english.onlinekhabar.com)
Three Chinese nationals were arrested in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, after police raided a house allegedly running an illegal gold processing operation, seizing approximately 21kg of gold. The suspects were found melting gold and had equipment for testing purity and molding it into various shapes, indicating organized operations with security measures in place. Investigators are working to trace the gold's entry into Nepal and any additional individuals involved in the operation.
3. महोत्तरीमा युवक हत्या प्रकरण : तीन जनालाई पुर्पक्षमा कारागार चलान गर्न आदेश (www.onlinekhabar.com)
In Mahottari, three individuals have been ordered to be remanded in custody pending further investigation in connection with the murder of a young man. The decision was made by the local court as the investigation into the case continues.
4. Goods stranded in Mustang to be sent first after one-way road opens (risingnepaldaily.com)
A one-way road has opened in Mustang, allowing for the transportation of goods that were previously stranded in the region. Authorities plan to prioritize the dispatch of these goods as access improves.
5. Nepal Police Seizes 22 Kilograms of Gold in Kathmandu (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Nepal Police seized approximately 22 kilograms of gold, including various jewelry, in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, with several individuals taken into custody. A press conference by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office is scheduled for Friday at 1:00 PM to provide more details on the operation.
6. ‘नेपाल युवा उद्यमशीलता सम्मेलन २०८३’ काठमाडौँमा सुरु (www.ratopati.com)
The Nepal Youth Entrepreneurship Conference 2083 has commenced in Kathmandu, focusing on artificial intelligence, youth entrepreneurship, and job creation. Approximately 400 entrepreneurs, businesspeople, and stakeholders are participating, including officials from all levels of government, the private sector, and development partners. The conference aims to enhance the relationship between Nepal's banking and financial sector and young entrepreneurs, promote startup funding, and improve the investment environment for job creation.
7. एन्फा अध्यक्ष र महासचिव सहित चार जनाविरुद्ध मुद्दा दर्ता (www.onlinekhabar.com)
A case has been filed against four individuals, including the President and General Secretary of ANFA (All Nepal Football Association), for alleged misconduct. The legal action highlights issues within the organization and could lead to further investigations.
8. भूमिहीन दलितलाई दुई वर्षभित्रै जग्गा, भूमि नभेटिए पैसा (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Landless Dalits will be provided land within two years, and if land is not available, they will receive financial compensation. This decision aims to address the housing issues faced by this marginalized community in Nepal.
9. Three ordinances reach President’s Office (english.onlinekhabar.com)
Three ordinances recommended by the government have been submitted to the President's Office for consideration. These ordinances aim to amend laws related to land, forests, and disaster management, including a provision to declare missing persons dead after 45 days in disaster cases, a significant reduction from the current 12-year requirement. The ordinances will take effect once issued by President Ram Chandra Paudel.
10. NC 15th General Convention: Voting begins (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Voting has commenced for the new central committee during the 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress, with 7,317 representatives participating. Voting is taking place at two polling centers, with results expected to be counted today after polls close at 3 PM. Additionally, the Dalit Commission has submitted its annual report to President Paudel, and Prime Minister Shah has congratulated Indian PM Modi on his 25 years in public life.
Forex
| Currency Pair | Rate (NPR) |
|---|---|
| USD → NPR | 155.16 |
| CAD → NPR | 108.78 |
| AUD → NPR | 107.86 |
| GBP → NPR | 204.66 |
| JPY → NPR | 9.8 |
Metal Prices (International)
| Metal | Price (USD/oz) | Price (NPR/tola) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4188.1 | NPR 243,684.34 |
| Silver | $60.33 | NPR 3,510.30 |
Disclaimer
- Forex rates are sourced from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
- International gold and silver prices are sourced from swissquote.
- Nepal gold and silver prices are sourced from Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Prices are provided for informational purposes only and may be delayed, or inaccurate.
