Nepal News Evening Briefing | Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Budhi Gandaki Flood: Alert Issued for Trishuli, Narayani River Banks

Following a flash flood in the Budhi Gandaki River, the local administration has issued an alert for the people living along the banks of the Trishuli and Narayani rivers. Through public announcements, residents have been urged to remain alert and take precautionary measures against the potential risk of flooding. People attending the funeral rites on the riverbanks, engaging in business activities, fishing or swimming in the rivers have been asked to move to safer areas. Those attending funeral rites have been advised to move to higher ground, while street vendors have been urged to avoid setting up stalls along the riverbanks. The authority has warned of a high risk of flooding in areas up to Muglin.

Five Missing, 49 Rescued After Budhi Gandaki Flood in Gorkha, As of 3PM

At least five people remain missing and 49 have been rescued after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district, triggering a flood that swept away houses, bridges and infrastructure, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said on Sunday as of 3 PM. The missing people, two women and three men, were staying at a sheepfold in Chumchet, Chumnubri Rural Municipality. The Nepal Army deployed four helicopters for rescue operations, while 437 security personnel were mobilized. The flood destroyed several suspension bridges in Chumnubri, Dharche and Arughat rural municipalities. It also damaged telephone towers and electricity poles and swept away equipment from the 341-megawatt Budhi Gandaki hydropower project. Authorities have issued flood warnings to downstream settlements and urged residents to remain in safe locations.

Eight Killed, 147 Injured in Road Accidents Nationwide

Eight people have died in various road accidents across Nepal over the past 24 hours, according to police reports. The incidents also left 147 individuals injured. Fatalities were recorded in Sarlahi, Saptari, Pyuthan, Jhapa, Parsa, Bara, and Mahottari districts. Authorities confirmed that these deaths occurred during separate traffic incidents within the last day. Regional data released by the police show varying numbers of injuries across the country. Koshi Province reported the highest number of casualties with 47 people injured. Lumbini Province recorded 28 injuries, while Madhesh Province saw 27 people hurt. In Sudurpashchim Province, 19 individuals sustained injuries. Other regions also reported casualties, with 8 people injured in Karnali Province, 5 in Gandaki Province, and 4 in the remaining districts of Bagmati Province. Additionally, 9 people were reported injured within the Kathmandu Valley.

IGP Karki Directs Nationwide Police Force To Enforce Rigorous Festival Security Protocols

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki directed all regional, district, and municipal police commands nationwide to execute rigorous festival security plans to suppress criminal activities and ensure public safety during the upcoming holiday season. Issuing virtual instructions from police headquarters on Saturday, October 10, Inspector General Karki emphasized the necessity of deploying visible patrols, intelligence units, and border surveillance teams to prevent theft, highway robberies, and illegal smuggling. Furthermore, he mandated active stakeholder coordination to regulate public transport safety, prevent passenger overcharging, and maintain strict professional discipline among all deployed personnel.

Problematic Cooperatives Management Committee Urges Depositors To Update Online Claims

The Office of the Problematic Cooperatives Management Committee issued a formal notice urging depositors of distressed cooperative institutions to update and verify their financial claim details through the official online system. To streamline refund disbursement mechanisms, verified claim amounts are now directly transferred to depositors’ bank accounts via the National Payment Gateway. Depositors can modify or correct registered particulars, such as misspelled names, unverified mobile numbers, or missing identification proofs, by utilizing a single designated mobile number authenticated via One-Time Passwords. For cases involving duplicate claims registered under identical numbers, formal applications supported by relevant evidence must be submitted via email by November 16, 2026.

Sudurpaschim Presents Budget Totaling 37.70 Billion For FY 2026/27

The Sudurpaschim Province government presented an amended provincial budget totaling Rs 37.703 billion for the current fiscal year 2026/27, formally replacing the previous fiscal appropriations tabled. Presenting the fiscal document before the provincial assembly session on Sunday, October 11, Provincial Minister for Economic Affairs Chakra Bahadur Malla outlined projected revenue sources, including internal revenue mobilization of Rs 1.72 billion, federal revenue sharing allocations of Rs 10.24 billion, financial equalization grants of Rs 9.06 billion, conditional grants of Rs 6.03 billion, supplementary grants of Rs 388 million, and special grants of Rs 527 million, successfully resolving a two-month budgetary stalemate.

Khatri Assumes Office As Vice Chairman Of Karnali Province Planning Commission

Bhim Bahadur Khatri took the oath of office and secrecy as Vice Chairman of the Karnali Province Planning Commission, administered by Karnali Province Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi. Born in 1958 in Haku, Tatopani Rural Municipality-4, Jumla, to parents Purna Prasad and Lalita Nyaupane, Dr. Khatri is a retired senior agricultural scientist possessing extensive research and administrative experience. A graduate of Tribhuvan University and the University of Tasmania in Australia, where he earned his doctorate in agricultural science in 2009, Khatri previously served in key technical capacities under the Nepal Agricultural Research Council, directing national potato research programs and coordinating regional agricultural policies.

Bagmati Province Chief Minister Pledges Development

Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Kiran Thapa Magar, has committed to working actively for the prosperity of province. CM Thapa Magar informed that the province government was working untiringly for the holistic development in the province. He said it during a program organized here to exchange festival greetings today. On a separate note, Thapa shared his plan to develop Bhaktapur as an integrated center for yog, health, education and tourism. Yog guru Nabaraj Kafle and social activist Bal Mukund Suwal also spoke on the potential of provincial developments.

LP Gas Association Starts Cylinder Exchange From 6 Locations in Kathmandu

The Nepal LP Gas Industry Association commenced special cooking gas distribution and cylinder exchange services across six designated locations within the Kathmandu Valley to alleviate localized supply shortages. Operating daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM through Saturday, October 17, the temporary administrative arrangement is executed in coordination with the Nepal Oil Corporation and the Gas Dealers Federation. Association President confirmed that authorized distribution points operating at Siphal, Pepsicola, the Balaju Industrial Estate, Sukedhara, Kalanki, and Harisiddhi in Lalitpur handle designated member industry cylinders to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability for households throughout the festive holiday season.

Minister Yadav Emphasizes Necessity Of Producing Skilled Workforce To Address Unemployment

Minister for Labor, Employment, and Social Security Ramjee Yadav stated that producing skilled and trained workers aligned with contemporary domestic and international market demands remains an urgent national priority to combat unemployment. Inaugurating Everest Multi-Skill Private Limited in Dadhikot, Bhaktapur, Minister Yadav emphasized that professional training centers must successfully bridge the prevailing gap between institutional training programs and genuine employment opportunities. He noted that the government prioritizes ensuring departing migrant workers possess certified technical competencies while generating respectful domestic opportunities for local youth, underscoring that institutional collaboration between governmental authorities, private enterprises, training providers, and local municipal bodies is indispensable.

Former King Gyanendra Shah Cancels Public Dashain Tika Ceremony

The former King of Nepal, Gyanendra Shah has announced that he will celebrate this year’s Bada Dashain festival in a simple manner. The communication secretariat at Nirmal Niwas issued a notice on Sunday stating that there will be no program for providing tika and jamara to the public this year. According to the secretariat, the decision follows the significant loss of life and property caused by devastating floods triggered by landslides in August and continuous heavy rainfall in September. Thousands of people have been displaced due to these natural disasters, and the former king has decided to observe the festival with restraint in light of the current difficult circumstances in the country. The official statement noted, ‘Considering the difficult situation caused by the massive floods following the landslide in August and the continuous rainfall this September, which led to the displacement of thousands of people, the tragic death of hundreds, and irreparable loss of life and property, His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev has decided to celebrate this year’s Bada Dashain festival in a simple manner while upholding his faith, values, and dignity.’