Himalini Desk, Kathmandu, October 25: Two serious security vulnerabilities identified in PHP, a widely used programming language for websites, have prompted organisations in several countries to temporarily shut down their websites or restrict online services as a precaution against potential cyberattacks. The vulnerabilities have raised concerns among government offices, hospitals, educational institutions and other organisations […]
Kathmandu, October 20: Long queues of devotees gathered outside the historic Taleju Bhawani Temple in Kathmandu early Tuesday morning as the shrine opened its doors to the general public for its annual darshan on the occasion of Mahanavami. Located within the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple was opened to […]
Kathmandu, October 19: Nepal Police have stepped up their investigation into a gold smuggling network following the seizure of 21.75 kilograms of gold from Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, with investigators now focusing on identifying Nepali nationals suspected of facilitating the operation. According to police sources, the investigation is being led by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. […]
Sindhupalchok, October 18: Nepal’s Tatopani border point with China has temporarily reopened for three days to facilitate the import of goods ahead of the Dashain festival. Cargo vehicles carrying goods from Xizang, an autonomous region of China, began entering Nepal early Sunday morning following the reopening. According to Dipendra Prakash Giri, Chief of the Tatopani […]
Kathmandu, October 18: A large number of devotees gathered at Kathmandu’s Maitidevi Temple from early Sunday morning to offer prayers on the occasion of Maha Ashtami, the eighth day of Nepal’s biggest Hindu festival, Bada Dashain. Devotees visited the temple to worship Goddess Durga and seek blessings for happiness, peace, prosperity and the well-being of […]
Kathmandu, October 16, 2026. A preliminary survey estimates a total damage of Rs 79.17 billion to households and businesses caused by the devastating floods in the Rasuwagadhi and Bhote Koshi rivers on Bhadra 10. According to the preliminary data released by the National Planning Commission (NPC) on Friday, households sustained damages worth Rs 69.57 billion, […]
Suman Tiwari, 16,October . An ethical hacker from Janakpur recently offered an unusual glimpse of what Madhesh’s economic future might look like. In April 2026, Nepali cybersecurity professional Birendra Sah ranked first on Bugcrowd’s monthly hacker leaderboard, according to technology news outlet TechPana, which reported 88 valid vulnerability submissions and 855 points during the month. […]
Kathmandu (Himalini English Online) 14 October, 926. The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) has unanimously endorsed the names of 10 proposed ambassadors to various countries on Wednesday. The committee approved the recommendations for several key diplomatic missions, including India, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom, following the successful conclusion of their parliamentary hearings. The […]
Suman Tiwari, 11 October. Across Nepal, the arrival of Ghatasthapana marks the beginning of a familiar and cherished season. Families prepare for Navaratri, plant jamara, clean their homes and begin counting the days until Dashain brings relatives together. From towns and villages across Madhesh to communities throughout Nepal, markets grow busier, travel plans take shape, […]
Suman Tiwari A warning that people cannot easily find, understand or act upon is unlikely to provide much protection. As digital fraud becomes a growing concern across Nepal, cybersecurity advice matters not only because it is published, but because people can find, understand and use it. Banks, telecommunications providers and public-awareness organisations in Nepal are […]