1. Nepal and China Begin Joint Counter-Terror Drills

Nepal and China have commenced a 10-day joint military exercise, *Mt. Everest Friendship 2024*, focusing on counter-terrorism operations. The drills are being conducted in Chongqing, China, and will enhance disaster management and peacekeeping capabilities.

Source: National Herald India

2. PM Oli Meets World Leaders at UN General Assembly

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, representing Nepal at the UN General Assembly in New York, is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, USAID Chief Samantha Power, and other leaders to discuss Nepal’s role in global affairs.

Source: Kathmandu Post

3. US Donates $33 Million for Nepal's School Meals Program

The United States has donated $33 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide hot meals to over 120,000 schoolchildren in the Sudurpaschim region of Nepal.

Source: Kathmandu Post

4. Government to Establish Immigration Office at Korala Border

Nepal is setting up an immigration office at the Korala border with China to promote tourism and strengthen border security between the two nations.

Source: Kathmandu Post

5. Indra Jatra Festival Concludes in Kathmandu

The annual Indra Jatra festival wrapped up in Kathmandu with a grand procession, featuring traditional Lakhey dancers and other cultural performances that drew large crowds.

Source: Kathmandu Post

6. Maoists and RSP Explore Political Alliance

The Maoist Centre and the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) are considering a political alliance based on shared ideologies and principles, as both parties seek stronger opposition leadership.

Source: Ekantipur

7. Construction of Rahughat Hydropower Project Reaches 80% Completion

The 40 MW Rahughat Hydropower Project, managed by the Nepal Electricity Authority, has completed 80% of its construction and is expected to be operational by mid-2025.

Source: Ekantipur

8. Dashain Festival Triggers Market Monitoring Efforts

With the Dashain festival approaching, market monitoring teams have been deployed across Kathmandu to ensure fair pricing and prevent consumer fraud during the busy shopping period.

Source: Ekantipur

9. Nepal Police FC Secures Victory Over Waling FC

Nepal Police Football Club secured a 2-0 win against Waling FC in a domestic league match, with Lawati scoring twice in the second half to secure the victory.

Source: Kathmandu Post

10. Kiwi Farmers in Dolakha Face Market Challenges

Kiwi farmers in Dolakha are struggling to find buyers for their fruit despite growing production, due to market access challenges.

Source: Kathmandu Post

11. Nepal to Sign Hydropower Agreement with India and Bangladesh

Nepal is set to sign a tripartite agreement with India and Bangladesh to export surplus hydropower to Bangladesh through Indian transmission lines.

Source: Kathmandu Post

12. Truth and Reconciliation Commission Revamped Amid Criticism

Nepal’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission has been revamped, but experts argue that the commission needs to go beyond its symbolic practices to deliver justice to victims of the civil war.

Source: Kathmandu Post

13. Peace Summit Held in Lalitpur

A peace summit in Lalitpur brought together scholars from around the world to discuss conflict resolution and the role of higher education in promoting global peace.

Source: Kathmandu Post

14. Living Goddess Kumari Paraded During Indra Jatra

The Living Goddess Kumari was ceremonially paraded through Kathmandu during the concluding day of the Indra Jatra festival, attracting thousands of devotees.

Source: The Himalayan Times

15. RSP Leader Under Investigation for Cooperative Fraud

The government is reopening an investigation into a major cooperative fraud case involving Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Rabi Lamichhane after new evidence was discovered.

Source: Kathmandu Post