- Friday, 10 October 2025
World Mental Health Day being marked today
The World Mental Health Day is being celebrated today to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
Monsoon and local winds getting weaker
The western wind is affecting many parts of Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, and some western parts of Gandaki province, while the influence of monsoon and local winds is getting weaker in the remaining areas, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology stated today .
Construction of diversions intensified to resume BP Highway by Friday (photo feature)
Dapchapul to Charsaya Besi has been named as sector A, Gamdibesi to Dallabesi as sector B and from Sukkha Pahiro to Mampi as sector C. Diversion will be built at the A and the B sectors by today and by Friday at the C sector, according to the target set by the Road Division, Bhaktapur.
NC expresses sorrow over demise of its Surkhet district former president Malla
The Nepali Congress (NC) has expressed deep sorrow over the demise Govinda Bahadur Malla, the party's Surkhet district committee former president.
Nine highways blocked due to floods and landslides in three provinces
Nine major highways in three provinces have been blocked due to floods and landslides caused by incessant rainfall in various parts of the country on October 3 and 4.
Gold price continues climb
The rise in the price of gold in the international market has its fallout in the domestic market as well. Accordingly, gold has become dearer by Rs 1,200 today compared to its price on Wednesday.
Government gears up for operation of BP Highway through temporary diversion
A team under the leadership of Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Kulman Ghising, and comprised of Ministry's Secretary Keshav Sharma and Director General of the Department of Roads Bijaya Jaisi, among other officials, carried out a monitoring inspection of various sections of the BP Highway damaged due to the recent floods and landslides.
Details of damage to drinking water system being collected
The Department of Drinking Water and Sewage Management has started the process of collecting details of damage caused to drinking water and sanitation systems across the country due to floods and landslides caused by recent incessant rains.
Charikot-Khadichaur roadway serving as an alternative
With the BP Highway remaining blocked for traffic due to damaged triggred by incessant rains on October 3 and 4, people travelling to and from various parts of the Terai and eastern districts have started using alternative routes.
Credentials presented in Iraq
Nepali Ambassador to Iraq, Ghanashyam Lamsal, presented his credentials to President Dr Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid at a special ceremony held at the Baghdad Palace in Baghdad, Iraq on Wednesday.
World Post day being observed today
The Day is observed in commemoration of the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, which was established in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland.
T20 World Cup Qualifiers: Nepal defeats Kuwait by 58 runs
In the match held at the Al Amerat cricket ground in Oman, Nepal defeated Kuwait by 58 runs. Chasing a victory target of 142 runs posted by Nepal, Kuwait lost all its wickets with only 83 runs on the board in 18.1 overs.
Monsoon winding down, weather to remain mainly fair
The weather today will remain partly cloudy in the hilly areas and mainly fair in rest of the country. There is a possibility of light rain in one or two places of the hilly areas of the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
