News Headlines from Nepal - October 25, 2024 1. RSP President Rabi Lamichhane Remanded to Custody for 6 Days Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has been remanded to custody for six days following allegations of fraud and fund mismanagement in a cooperative. (Source: Setopati) 2. Nepal Army Celebrates United Nations Day The Nepal Army marked United Nations Day by organizing events to commemorate the contribution of Nepali peacekeepers worldwide. (Source: Kantipur) 3. Baburam Bhattarai’s Party to be Renamed Naya Shakti The political party led by Baburam Bhattarai, a former prime minister of Nepal, will be renamed to Naya Shakti Party. (Source: Setopati) 4. NEA Cuts Power to 49 Industries Over Unpaid Fees The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has cut off electricity to 49 industries that have failed to pay their overdue fees. This action is part of the NEA’s efforts to improve payment compliance. (Source: Ratopati) 5. Bhaktapur Potters Busy Making Oil Lamps for Tihar With the Tihar festival approaching, Bhaktapur’s potters are hard at work creating traditional clay oil lamps, a central part of the celebrations. (Source: Setopati) 6. Nepal and World Bank Sign $150 Million Deal for Disaster Management Nepal and the World Bank have signed an agreement to provide $150 million for disaster preparedness and recovery. The funds will be directed towards strengthening Nepal’s ability to respond to natural disasters. (Source: Ratopati) 7. Dengue Cases Continue to Rise in Kathmandu The dengue outbreak in Kathmandu continues to worsen, with hundreds of new cases being reported daily. The government is under pressure to take immediate action to control the mosquito population. (Source: Kantipur) 8. Bhaktapur Farmers Harvest Makhamali Flowers for Tihar Farmers in Bhaktapur are harvesting Makhamali flowers, which are traditionally used to make garlands during Tihar. (Source: Setopati) 9. 13 Snow Leopards Spotted in Kanchenjunga Conservation Area In a major win for conservationists, 13 snow leopards have been spotted in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. This marks a positive sign for the endangered species in the region. (Source: Setopati) 10. Food Prices Soar as Tihar Approaches Food prices across Nepal are surging due to high demand during the Tihar festival, straining the budgets of local families. (Source: Ratopati) 11. Construction of Multipurpose Playgrounds Continues at Khula Manch Work on the new multipurpose playgrounds at Khula Manch continues, with the project set to enhance public recreational space in the capital. (Source: Kantipur) 12. Five Killed in Separate Road Accidents Across Nepal Five people were killed in vehicle accidents across various districts, including Kapilvastu and Jhapa, raising concerns about road safety. (Source: Ratopati) 13. PM Oli: No One Should Dream of Government Collapse Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressed recent political unrest, assuring citizens that the government is stable and no collapse is imminent. (Source: Setopati) 14. Activist Urmila Chaudhari Honored with Global Anti-Racism Award Urmila Chaudhari, a Nepali activist, was honored with the Global Anti-Racism Championship Award for her efforts in fighting against racial discrimination. (Source: Kantipur) 15. Two Indian Nationals Arrested with INR 2.05 Million in Kapilvastu Kapilvastu police arrested two Indian nationals for smuggling INR 2.05 million into Nepal without proper declaration. (Source: Ratopati) 16. Venison Seized from Community Forest Chief's House Nepal police seized illegally hunted venison from the house of a community forest chief, leading to his arrest. (Source: Ratopati) 17. SAFF Women's Championship: Nepal Secures Semifinal Spot Nepal’s women's football team secured their place in the semifinals of the SAFF Women's Championship after defeating Sri Lanka 6-0. (Source: Kantipur) 18. Baburam Bhattarai Advocates for Unity in the New Naya Shakti Party Baburam Bhattarai, former PM, called for unity within the Naya Shakti Party as it prepares for the next general elections. (Source: Setopati) #NepalNews, #RabiLamichhane, #DengueOutbreak, #SAFFWomensChampionship, #NepalTiharFestival, #SnowLeopardConservation, #NepalWorldBankDeal