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Evening Pulse — 17 October 2026

7 WeNepal stories published in the 24 hours before the evening edition of 17 October 2026. Each links to the full report and its sources.

7 stories

  1. 1. Dashain inspires unity and prosperous nation building, says Dahal

    National Assembly Chair Narayanprasad Dahal has issued a message of good wishes for the festival.

  2. 2. Newly elected Nepali Congress president Gagan Thapa to take oath

    The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the party office in Sanepa.

  3. 3. Street Vendors Trade Fresh Banknotes at Ratna Park for Dashain

    Pedestrians are paying commission fees to exchange clean currency notes along Kathmandu footpaths.

  4. 4. Prohibited fat sold as ghee seized and destroyed in Birendranagar

    Inspectors confiscated the banned substance during a market sweep of a local store in Surkhet.

  5. 5. Nepal plays Canada in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture

    The match takes place at Al Amerat Cricket Ground and starts at 11:15 am local time.

  6. 6. Indian flapshell turtle rescued and released in Morang wetland

    Local youths and conservationists returned the rare reptile to its natural habitat in Urlabari.

  7. 7. Government addresses MP audio case and outlines trauma care expansion plans

    Communications Minister Bikram Timalsina says the state will investigate controversial audio involving MP Khagendra Sunar if necessary.

Morning Pulse

Morning Pulse — 17 October 2026

7 WeNepal stories published in the 24 hours before the morning edition of 17 October 2026. Each links to the full report and its sources.

7 stories

  1. 1. Cabinet Approves Directive to Prioritise Domestic Materials in Procurement

    A new guideline aims to reduce reliance on imported supplies across public construction and state projects.

  2. 2. Misbah-ul-Haq appointed head coach of Sudurpashchim Royals

    The former Pakistan captain takes over the coaching role for the third season of the Nepal Premier League.

  3. 3. Government committed to strengthening Nepal Police, says PM Balendra Shah

    Prime Minister Balendra Shah outlines plans for digital security initiatives and infrastructure development on the 71st Police Day.

  4. 4. Kathmandu Metropolitan City launches bike ambulance service

    The two-wheelers will deploy emergency medical technicians through traffic jams before four-wheeled ambulances arrive.

  5. 5. Sudhakar Dalela appointed as India’s next ambassador to Nepal

    The seasoned diplomat currently serves as Secretary of Economic Relations in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.

  6. 6. Nepal to host ICC Asia Conference in November

    Delegates from regional cricket bodies will gather in the country for discussions and to watch Nepal Premier League matches.

  7. 7. Locals restore flood-hit Langtang trekking route in Rasuwa

    Residents in Gosainkunda have reopened an alternative trail after floods destroyed the main bridge and gateway.