Today’s news centers on disaster governance actions, public accountability concerns, and community impacts ranging from roads to social services.
Politics & Governance
President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued a disaster-related ordinance amending existing laws in response to the Bhote Koshi floods, with the move aiming to streamline disaster procedures under constitutional provisions. The ordinance also enables the status of missing persons to be treated as deceased after 45 days, while two related ordinances on land and forests remain under review by the President’s Office. The announcement on the ordinance was made by spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Shahi from the Office of the President. President Ram Chandra Paudel issues disaster ordinance President Ram Chandra Paudel issues ordinance relating to disaster
Nepal’s Karnali provincial government says it is committed to reducing mental health challenges through service improvements and community support. Chief Minister Rajendra Bahadur Shahi linked the effort to expanding strategies that address mental health needs at the regional level. mental health challenge reduction commitment from Karnali Chief Minister Shahi
Courts & Accountability
An investigation into the Nepal Sports Council has reported irregularities affecting procurement, including World Cup tickets and sports equipment purchases. The findings cite failures to follow procurement regulations, raising questions about mismanagement and accountability within the organization. An investigation into ANFA-related irregularities in ticketing and procurement
Economy & Business
The government has approved grants worth Rs 1.5 billion for sugarcane farmers, with distribution planned across Bardia, Rautahat, Kailali, and Kanchanpur. Agriculture, Forest, and Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary said the grant framework builds on an existing annual support of Rs 70 per quintal. Government grants Rs 1.5 billion to sugarcane farmers
In business and entrepreneurship, analysis highlights that women entrepreneurs in Nepal are starting firms more often, but many face barriers that limit scale. Constraints include limited access to capital, weak property ownership, and unpaid care work, which together restrict expansion into higher turnover and job creation. Women entrepreneurs in Nepal: starting up versus scaling
Society & Community
Traffic disruptions were reported after the Prithvi Highway was completely closed due to a gas bullet leak near Machhedi and road subsidence near Galaundi in Dhading. The Department of Roads said access to the area is difficult and that assessment and repair planning will determine whether measures such as back-cutting are needed to reopen the route. Prithvi Highway closed after gas leak and subsidence
Dashain travel demand is also shaping daily life, with advance bus ticket booking opening at New Bus Park in Kathmandu and drawing large crowds. The transport entrepreneurs’ federation leader said tickets are available for both long and short-route services, with police security measures introduced for safety during the festival period. Dashain bus ticket booking opens at New Bus Park
Date: October 10, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Aswin 24, 2083
Top News
1. President Paudel issues disaster-related ordinance, 2 others under review (english.onlinekhabar.com)
President Ram Chandra Paudel has issued an ordinance amending several laws related to disaster management, specifically in response to the Bhote Koshi floods. The ordinance allows for the declaration of missing persons as deceased after 45 days in disaster cases, a significant reduction from the current 12-year requirement. Two additional ordinances concerning land and forests are still under review by the President's Office.
2. मानसिक स्वास्थ्य चुनौती कम गर्न कर्णाली सरकार प्रतिबद्ध छ : मुख्यमन्त्री शाही (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Karnali Chief Minister Rajendra Bahadur Shahi has expressed the government's commitment to addressing mental health challenges in the region. The administration aims to implement strategies to improve mental health services and support for the community.
3. Prithvi Highway completely closed after gas bullet leak, road subsidence (english.onlinekhabar.com)
The Prithvi Highway is fully closed due to a gas bullet leak near Machhedi and road subsidence near Galaundi in Dhading. The Department of Roads reported that access to the affected area is challenging, and teams will assess the situation before deploying for repairs, which may involve back-cutting to reopen the road. This closure disrupts traffic between Kathmandu and other destinations via Dhading.
4. President issues ordinance relating to disaster (theannapurnaexpress.com)
President Ram Chandra Paudel issued an ordinance amending certain disaster-related laws in Nepal, following the Council of Ministers' recommendation and in accordance with Article 114 (1) of the Constitution. The announcement was made by spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Shahi from the Office of the President.
5. बालविवाह अन्त्यदेखि डिजिटल सुरक्षासम्म, बालिकाको अधिकारमा लगानी बढाउन माग (newsofnepal.com)
Stakeholders have called for increased investment to end child marriage, ensure girls' rights, and enhance digital security during a discussion in Kathmandu on International Girl Child Day 2026. Participants emphasized the need for active involvement from the state, families, and communities to combat discrimination and violence against girls, highlighting the importance of effective implementation of existing laws and awareness programs. The event also addressed the declining ratio of girls among children in Nepal, raising concerns about gender discrimination despite legal guarantees for equal rights.
6. एन्फाभित्रको बेथिति : विश्वकप टिकटदेखि खेल सामग्री खरिदसम्म अनियमितता (www.onlinekhabar.com)
An investigation has revealed irregularities within the Nepal Sports Council, particularly concerning the procurement of World Cup tickets and sports equipment. The findings indicate mismanagement and lack of adherence to procurement regulations, raising concerns about accountability in the organization.
7. Crowds gather at New Bus Park as Dashain bus ticket booking opens (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Advance booking for bus travel during Dashain has commenced at New Bus Park in Kathmandu, attracting large crowds. Punya Prasad Sitaula, President of the Federation of Nepalese National Transport Entrepreneurs, confirmed that tickets for both long and short-route vehicles are available, with enhanced security measures implemented by the police to ensure safety during the festival.
8. Govt to provide Rs 1.5 billion in grants to sugarcane farmers (theannapurnaexpress.com)
The government will provide Rs 1.5 billion in grants to sugarcane farmers, as approved by Minister for Agriculture, Forest, and Environment Geeta Chaudhary. The funds will be distributed to farmers in Bardia, Rautahat, Kailali, and Kanchanpur, with an annual grant of Rs 70 per quintal already in place.
9. Nepal’s women entrepreneurs can start. Can they scale? (english.onlinekhabar.com)
Nepal's women entrepreneurs are increasingly starting businesses, yet many remain small and struggle to scale due to various barriers. Key challenges include limited access to capital, inadequate property ownership, and the burden of unpaid care work, which restricts their ability to expand. To foster growth, policies must focus on not just the number of women starting businesses but also on their ability to increase turnover, create jobs, and access necessary resources for expansion.
10. Thapa elected NC President (risingnepaldaily.com)
Bishwa Prakash Sharma Thapa has been elected as the new President of the Nepali Congress (NC). His election marks a significant leadership change within the party.
Forex
| Currency Pair | Rate (NPR) |
|---|---|
| USD → NPR | 155.08 |
| CAD → NPR | 108.99 |
| AUD → NPR | 108.25 |
| GBP → NPR | 205.35 |
| JPY → NPR | 9.8 |
Metal Prices (International)
| Metal | Price (USD/oz) | Price (NPR/tola) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4194.93 | NPR 243,955.89 |
| Silver | $60.85 | NPR 3,538.73 |
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.
