Afghanistan
Explosion Occurs Near Kabul Mosque, Casualties Reported:Tolo News
An explosion occurred near the gate of Eid Gah Mosque in Kabul on Sunday afternoon, said Zabihullah Mujahid, the deputy minister for culture and information ministry. Click here to read...
Islamabad Engages in Afghanistan-Hosted Talks With TTP: Tolo News
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that his country seeks the support of the Islamic Emirate in peace talks with the Tehreek-i- Taliban of Pakistan. Click here to read...
Taliban eliminates ISIS-K hideout in north of Kabul: The Khaama Press
The Taliban fighters reportedly conducted operations in Kabul’s northern suburb-Police District 17, Khair Khana- eliminating a safe haven of the ISIS Khorasan branch. Click here to read...
Afghanistan will lose electricity if debts not paid off: former officials: The Khaama Press
The Wall Street Journal has quoted a number of former officials of De Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS)- electricity firm of Afghanistan- that if the central Asian countries are not paid their money, Afghanistan may not have electricity in the upcoming winter season. Click here to read...
70% of Afghan media outlets stopped working since Taliban takeover: The Khaama Press
National Association of Journalists in Kabul said that due to financial problems, 70 percent of media outlets stopped working in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over the country. Click here to read...
Bangladesh
Thakurgaon preparing for Durga Puja at 465 mandaps this year- Daily Star
Preparations for the celebrations of Sharodiya Durga Puja Utsab, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindus, are going on in full swing in Thakurgaon. Click here to read...
This day in history (04 October)- Daily Star
2002 - Nepal's King Gyanendra dismissed prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and took over the government. Click here to read...
HC asks ACC to capture real money launderers- Dhaka Tribune
The High Court on Sunday told the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to focus on capturing the "real" large-scale money launderers instead of businessmen. Click here to read...
Whistle-blower says Facebook put profit before reining in hate speech- Dhaka Tribune
Facebook has been under fire after the Journal published a series of stories based on Facebook internal presentations and emails. Click here to read...
Dipu Moni: Preparations underway to vaccinate students aged 12 and above- Dhaka Tribune
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Sunday said the government had given its approval to vaccinate students over the age of 12 years to beat the ongoing pandemic. Click here to read...
World Animal Day 2021: Bangladesh must keep up efforts to protect biodiversity- Dhaka Tribune
Bangladesh has made significant strides in protecting its biodiversity in recent years, but the government must stay vigilant against threats to wildlife, zoology experts told Dhaka Tribune. Click here to read...
Dhaka pledges 'justice' for murdered Rohingya activist- Asian Age
Bangladesh on Saturday promised to mete out justice to the killers of a prominent Rohingya rights activist. Click here to read...
PM to brief media today on UN visit- Asian Age
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference today at 4 pm from her official residence. Click here to read...
Carpeting on Padma Bridge to begin in November: Quader- The Observer
Road Transport and Bridges said the carpeting work on the main structure of the Padma Bridge would begin in the first week of November. Click here to read...
US sends more than 8 mln Covid vaccines to Bangladesh, Philippines- The Independent
The United States announced Friday it is sending more than eight million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Bangladesh and the Philippines in the latest wave of aid to a world still struggling to tame the pandemic. Click here to read...
14 armed groups active in the Rohingya camps- Prothom Alo
Around 14 armed criminal gangs are active in the 34 Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar. Click here to read...
Bhutan
How digital cash can lift gross national happiness in Bhutan- Mint
The central bank’s desire to take cash digital could create opportunities for blockchain-based decentralized finance. Hopefully, it won’t use up too much energy and will leave people happier than they are now. Click here to read...
What the world can learn from Bhutan’s rapid Covid vaccine rollout- The Print
Despite having 376 doctors and few nurses, across just three weeks in summer, Bhutan delivered a second vaccine dose to nearly every adult in the country. Click here to read...
Giving elderly their due- Kuensel
Every year, October will be observed as the month for the elderly. Click here to read...
Judiciary to come up with SOP to resolve monetary disputes- Kuensel
The judiciary will come up with a separate standard of procedure (SOP) to resolve monetary disputes that are not included in the Rules and Regulations for Registered Private Money Lenders (RRRPML) 2021. Click here to read...
Yoeseltse Gewog struggling to guard crops against livestock from across the border- Samtse- BBS
Heat, rain and cold have not deterred the armed force personnel and DeSuups from guarding Bhutan’s porous border amid the pandemic. Click here to read...
NI-TAG expects to roll out the second dose of COVID vaccine for adolescents within this month- BBS
The National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NI-TAG) expects to roll out the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccines for the remaining adolescents aged 12 to 17 years within this month. Click here to read...
Fiscal deficit drops to 7.08% in the 4th quarter- Business Bhutan
The improvement in the fiscal deficit is also due to the increase in the resources under the budgetary grants. Click here to read...
Bhutan’s debate over controlling tourism- Carwan
The country’s tourism policy is guided by Gross National Happiness, a multidimensional strategy of development pioneered by Bhutan’s fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Click here to read...
Maldives
Man who threatened to bomb Indian high commission, released from police custody- Raajje
The man arrested for threatening to bomb the Indian High Commission in Maldives, has been released. Click here to read...
South Korean Ambassador committed to explore endless opportunities to build Maldives-Korea ties - Raajje
There are endless opportunities to build the ties between Maldives and Korea, on many spheres, says Ambassador of Korea to the Maldives, Woonjin JEONG. Click here to read...
Maldives attaches great importance to the historical relationship with China: FM Shahid - Raajje
In commemoration of China’s national day, FM Shahid posted a Tweet extending sincere greetings to the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Maldives Wang Lixin, the government and friendly people of China on the auspicious occasion, noting that Maldives looks forward to “greater interactions” on enhancing cooperation in the future between the two countries. Click here to read...
Myanmar
Fighting rages despite unilateral ceasefire in Myanmar - UCA News
Christian-dominated areas in Myanmar continue to witness intense fighting between the military and disparate resistance groups even after the ruling junta announced a unilateral five-month ceasefire on Sept. 27. Click here to read...
UN Says Poverty in Myanmar at Worst Level in 20 Years Following Coup - The Irrawaddy
The UN’s top humanitarian official in Myanmar said on Thursday the country’s people are living in “a severe crisis,” with a level of poverty not seen for at least 20 years. Click here to read...
Karen Armed Group Ambushes Myanmar Junta Regional Commander - The Irrawaddy
The southeastern commander of Myanmar’s junta has survived an ambush by a Karen rebel group during his trip to Myawaddy Township, Karen State, on Friday, according to the Karen media. Click here to read...
Myanmar’s Military Junta Has Long-Term Power Plans - The News Lens
The Myanmar military junta seems to be here to stay after extending its emergency rule until at least until August 2023. But what does it plan to do in the next two years? Click here to read...
Killing of top Rohingya leader underscores violence in Bangladesh camps - Reuters
For years, Rohingya leader Mohib Ullah, one of the most prominent advocates for the persecuted Muslim minority from Myanmar, predicted he would be killed by the hardliners who regularly sent him death threats. Click here to read...
Nepal
Nepal-India Military Training Concludes- The Rising Nepal
The Nepal-India joint military exercise named Ex. Surya Kiran-XV concluded on Saturday. Held in Pithoragarh of India from September 20 to October 2, the training was of the Battalion level. Click here to read...
‘Nepal is open for tourism. We invite tourists from all over the world to come and explore the beauty of this Himalayan nation.’- Nepal Live Today
Political leadership needs to understand that without the right infrastructure, we won’t be able to make visiting tourists stay longer in Nepal. Click here to read...
Meet record-holding Sherpa mountaineer who led Manaslu climbers to true summit- Himalaya
Renowned Nepali climber Mingma Gyalje Sherpa and his team reached the true summit and highest point of Mt Manaslu in the autumn season. Click here to read...
CPN-UML trying to finish off democracy, statute, says Paudel- Himalaya
Senior Nepali Congress leader Ramchandra Paudel today said that the main opposition CPN-UML had obstructed the House of Representatives to finish off the democracy and the statute. Click here to read...
CPN-UML's statute general convention kicks off- Himalaya
The first statute general convention of the CPN-UML has kicked off at Godawari-based Sunrise Conference Centre. Click here to read...
Directly elected prime minister idea floated at UML convention- TKP
Observers warn against the idea saying that it will make the executive more autocratic. Click here to read...
Behind the facade of UML’s pomposity lies some unease and discomfort- TKP
Party’s statute congress ends setting sights on polls, but representatives say they have a big battle to fight in the form of elections, as everyone has turned against them. Click here to read...
The Gorkhali defeat at Kangra- Nepali Times
The fortress at Kangra looks majestic in the rain, as monsoon clouds drift across its stone ramparts like lace curtains. The lush green mountains appear fresh after a night of rain, as though newly painted. Click here to read...
NOC may hike petroleum prices any time as fuel prices have soared in int’l market- Republica
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has projected its fortnightly loss to stand over Rs 1.50 billion at the new price rates that the corporation received recently from the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Click here to read...
UML to hold 10th Gen Convention in Butwal on Nov 26-28- KhabarHub
The opposition CPN (UML) on Sunday concluded its first statute convention with the commitment to advance the country’s campaign for transformation and prosperity by taking people’s fresh mandate. Click here to read...
Nepal's only billionaire, 15 other affluent people named in Pandora Papers- ANI
Nepal's only billionaire (as per the Forbes) Binod Chaudhary and 15 other people have been named in "Pandora Papers", a sequel of 'Panama Papers' who has been using tax havens for money laundering. Click here to read...
Vehicular movement resumes through Indo-Nepal border- Hindustan Times
Vehicular movement along the Indo-Nepal border resumed on Friday morning, nearly 18 months after it was suspended following the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in March last year. Click here to read...
2 Indians Among 3 Arrested for Illegal Hundi Transaction In Nepal- NDTV
Three persons, including two Indian nationals, were arrested from Birgunj Metropolitan City in southern Nepal on Friday for alleged involvement in running illegal Hundi transactions and evading tax, police said. Click here to read...
US museum returns stolen 10th-century Shiva statue to Nepal- Times of India
A United States museum has returned to Nepal a 10th-century Shiva statue, which belonged to Kankeswari Temple in Kathmandu and was stolen in 1995Click here to read...
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Pakistan
Govt assailed over unilateral TTP talks: Dawn
Rejecting Prime Minister Imran Khan’s “unilateral” decision to offer amnesty to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and “inconsistent” statements of cabinet members on the issue, opposition parties on Sunday. Click here to read...
Shaukat Tarin, Moonis Elahi among over 700 Pakistanis named in ICIJ's Pandora Papers: Dawn
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) on Sunday unveiled “Pandora Papers” — a major international research into the financial secrets held by high-profile individuals around the world. Click here to read...
Talks to revive $6 billion IMF package next week: The Express Tribune
The five-day round of technical discussions will virtually begin on October 4, with the IMF team joining from Doha, Qatar. Click here to read...
Pakistan-Iran border reopens for pedestrians: The Express Tribune
According to sources, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has also begun the regular immigration process at the Taftan border, allowing Pakistani citizens to enter Iran. Click here to read...
Electoral reforms: PM Imran Khan directs NA speaker to negotiate with opposition: The News
Prime Minister Imran Khan has handed over the task of negotiating with the Opposition regarding electoral reforms to Speaker of the National Assembly Asad Qaiser, Geo News reported Sunday. Click here to read...
Sri Lanka
President’s cousin named in Pandora Papers: luxury apartment and art deals revealed
Nirupama Rajapaksa, Former Minister and Cousin of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been named in the Pandora Papers which is a leak of almost 12 million documents that reveal the hidden wealth of the world’s most powerful leaders. Click here to read...
Indian foreign secretary arrives in Sri Lanka - Adaderana
The Foreign Secretary of India, Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrived in Sri Lanka this evening (October 02) for a four-day official visit. He is undertaking this visit to the island nation from October 02 - 05 at the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart, Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage. Click here to read...
Indian Foreign Secy inspects Trinco Oil Farm - Ceylon Today
India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh V. Shringla who arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday (2) paid a visit to the Trincomalee oil farms yesterday (3), where he was briefed by the Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC). Click here to read...
Indian Contingent for Exercise ‘Mithra Shakti’ Arrives - Army IK
A contingent of 120 Army personnel of the Indian Army this afternoon (2) arrived at Mattala International Airport to participate in the 8th consecutive iteration of the joint Exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ between Sri Lanka and India. Click here to read...
Pandora Papers: Secret wealth and dealings of world leaders exposed - BBC
The secret wealth and dealings of world leaders, politicians and billionaires has been exposed in one of the biggest leaks of financial documents. Click here to read...
