The government has sent two proposed ordinances to the President’s Office for review.
Politics & Governance
The government sent two ordinances to the President’s Office for review after deciding to do so on November 3. They would amend the Press Council Nepal Act and other laws related to culture, tourism and civil aviation; the Press Council proposal would bring social media pages engaged in journalism under the journalists’ code of conduct. The government has not disclosed full details. Nepali Congress Vice-President Madhu Acharya criticised the government’s reliance on ordinances, saying it diminishes Parliament’s role.
Society & Community
At COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, conference President Chris Bowen highlighted Nepal’s vulnerability to glacial collapse as an example of the global climate crisis and called for climate finance access for least developed countries, clean energy transition, and stronger resilience and adaptation. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle travelled to Antalya to represent Nepal from November 9 to 20 and take part in high-level sessions on climate change and sustainable economic development. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is leading Nepal’s delegation.
Date: November 10, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Kartik 25, 2083
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1. नेपाल संवत् र म्हः पूजाको शुभकामना दिँदै प्रधानमन्त्रीले भने– यो परम्पराले आत्मशुद्धि र चेतनाको बोध गराउँछ (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Prime Minister expressed greetings for Nepal Sambat and Mha Puja, emphasizing that these traditions promote self-purification and awareness. He highlighted the significance of cultural practices in fostering spiritual growth.
2. नेपाल संवत् सामाजिक न्याय र मानवीय सहअस्तित्वको जीवन्त प्रतीक : उपराष्ट्रपति यादव (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Vice President Yadav described the Nepal Sambat as a vibrant symbol of social justice and human coexistence. He emphasized its significance in promoting unity and cultural identity within the nation.
3. नेपाल संवत्ले सामाजिक समानताको दिशामा अघि बढ्न प्रेरणा प्रदान गर्ने राष्ट्रपतिको विश्वास (www.onlinekhabar.com)
President of Nepal expressed confidence that the Nepal Sambat will inspire progress towards social equality. He emphasized the importance of the calendar in promoting unity and social harmony among the people.
4. नेपाल संवत् नेपालको मौलिक समयचक्र र पहिचान होः प्रधानमन्त्री (nepalnews.com)
Prime Minister Balen Shah extended greetings to Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1147, Nhudaya Bhintuna, and Mha Puja. He emphasized that Nepal Sambat, initiated by national figure Shankhadhar Sakhwa, represents the country's original calendar and identity, and highlighted the cultural significance of Mha Puja in promoting self-purification, awareness, and communal harmony. Shah also noted the importance of agricultural traditions like Govardhan Puja and Hali Tihar in enhancing agricultural culture and fostering social unity and tolerance among communities.
5. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle leaves for COP31 in Turkey (english.onlinekhabar.com)
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has traveled to Antalya, Turkey, for the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the UNFCCC, representing Nepal from November 9 to 20. He will participate in several high-level sessions focused on climate change and sustainable economic development. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, who is leading the Nepali delegation, has already arrived at the conference.
6. COP31 President highlights Nepal’s glacial crisis in global climate address (theannapurnaexpress.com)
At COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, President Chris Bowen emphasized Nepal's vulnerability to glacial collapse as a critical example of the global climate crisis. He urged world leaders to take immediate action, highlighting the need for better climate finance access for Least Developed Countries and a transition to clean energy. The address also called for enhanced resilience and adaptation strategies to address the impacts of climate change on fragile mountain economies.
7. Indian envoy pays courtesy call on Minister Sah (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Indian Ambassador to Nepal Sudhakar Dalela met with Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply Dipak Kumar Sah to discuss enhancing Nepal-India bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The meeting took place at the Ministry in Singha Durbar.
8. Industry Minister Sah meets Indian Ambassador Dalela (english.onlinekhabar.com)
Industry, Commerce and Supplies Minister Deepak Kumar Sah met with Indian Ambassador to Nepal Sudhakar Dalela to discuss enhancing bilateral trade and economic relations. The meeting took place at the ministry in Singha Durbar.
9. सरकारले ल्यायो दुई अध्यादेश, राष्ट्रपति कार्यालयमा अध्ययन हुँदै (newsofnepal.com)
The government has sent two ordinances to the President's Office for review, following a decision made on November 3. These ordinances include amendments to the Press Council Nepal Act and other laws related to culture, tourism, and civil aviation. The Press Council ordinance aims to bring social media pages engaged in journalism under the journalist code of conduct, although the government has not yet disclosed detailed information about the ordinances.
10. Congress Vice-President accuses govt of rule by vengeance and fear (english.onlinekhabar.com)
Nepali Congress Vice-President Madhu Acharya criticized the government for operating on vengeance and fear, raising concerns about transparency and the influence of middlemen. He called for clarity regarding the removal of Dan Bahadur Karki and emphasized the need for better communication between the government and stakeholders. Acharya also condemned the government's reliance on ordinances over parliamentary processes, asserting that the legislature's role should not be diminished.
Forex
| Currency Pair | Rate (NPR) |
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| USD → NPR | 150.59 |
| CAD → NPR | 106.95 |
| AUD → NPR | 103.98 |
| GBP → NPR | 202.07 |
| JPY → NPR | 9.53 |
Metal Prices (International)
| Metal | Price (USD/oz) | Price (NPR/tola) |
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| Gold | $4116.81 | NPR 232,481.16 |
| Silver | $53.24 | NPR 3,006.53 |
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