China proposes upgrading Korala as international trading point as Nepal insists on Tatopani reopening
Nepali authorities have requested the Chinese side to reopen Tatopani urgently to allow for merchandise from the north to reach Kathmandu for the festivals.
Army chief Sigdel to visit UK on seven-day official trip
The visit will be his first to Britain since he became Nepal’s army chief in September 2024.
Nepal’s track and field athletes train for the Asian Para Games on their own terms
The Post profiles the members of Nepal’s athletics squad who are training without state sponsorship, adapting to disabilities, financial hardship and personal tragedies as they prepare for the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
How Anup Poudel took Nepali cinema to Cannes
Poudel’s journey from a movie-goer in Kavre to an award-winning producer reflects the growing global reach of Nepali independent cinema.
Eight more bodies recovered from Himlung avalanche as death toll reaches 15
The victims were among 16 Nepali workers and support staff preparing routes and camps ahead of foreign climbers when the avalanche struck the 7,126-metre peak on September 26.
Kathmandu Climate Week to begin Friday with focus on climate justice
Organisers say the programme will address climate-finance bottlenecks, data gaps and structural barriers that keep support from reaching the most exposed communities.
Israeli passenger says he knew what to do on flydubai plane after watching TV show
A passenger who helped restrain the co-pilot and pull up the plane’s steering control said he knew how to stabilise a nose-diving aircraft from watching the TV show ‘Air Crash Investigation’.
Foreign Minister Khanal to attend Pre-COP leaders’ event in Fiji, visit Australia
Khanal will deliver remarks at the leaders’ plenary in Fiji and meet Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra on October 8.
Floods disrupt livelihoods of 21,400 workers in Nepal: ILO
The UN agency says damage to homes, workplaces, roads, bridges and energy infrastructure could spread employment and income losses far beyond flood-hit areas.
EditorialWhy Deuba should stop the circus
His refusal to accept the party’s leadership transition risks weakening Nepal’s democratic opposition.
ADB backs Nepal power transmission, battery storage projects through PPPs
The agreements will support a 134-kilometre, 400-kilovolt transmission line and 100–150 megawatt-hours of utility-scale battery storage, with the projects expected to mobilise more than $200 million in private investment.
Domestic Airline Liability Bill set for Friday passage, proposes $100,000 passenger compensation
The bill, unanimously endorsed by a parliamentary committee and tabled in the National Assembly on Thursday, seeks to overhaul insurance provisions in Nepal’s domestic airline industry.
State-run food company to skip goat sales this Dashain
The company says repeated losses and transport disruptions have made goat trading too risky; it is selling sugar Rs16 a kg below market prices and raising the purchase limit to 25 kg per customer.
Nepal’s new federal civil service bill, explained in nine points
The bill would change some existing rules, retain others and introduce new provisions covering recruitment, pensions, retirement, inclusion and federal, provincial and local administration .
Messi's farewell match for Argentina to air live in Nepal on Kantipur Max
Kantipur Max has exclusive Nepal rights to Argentina vs Benin, Lionel Messi's farewell match, and Argentina vs Burkina Faso.
From textile engineering to cockpit hero: Indian pilot wins praise after flydubai drama
The Mumbai-born captain, who has logged nearly 9,750 flying hours, was seriously injured after his co-pilot reportedly attacked him mid-air and attempted to crash the flydubai jet carrying 174 people.
Is the Supreme Court facing a dual crisis? Five questions and answers
Former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana’s detention has brought longstanding concerns over judicial appointments, the Constitutional Bench and tensions within the judiciary to the surface.
Scrub typhus is spreading across Nepal. Here’s what you need to know
More than 9,000 people have been infected across Nepal this year, with the disease reported in 74 districts.
Celebrating new China’s remarkable achievements, writing a new chapter in Nepal-China relations
As China marks the 77th anniversary of its founding, its ambassador to Nepal, Zhang Maoming, reflects on the countries’ longstanding ties, growing cooperation and joint response to cross-border disasters.
Roads reopen, travel gets easier
Major highways damaged by floods and landslides are reopening, easing travel and daily life ahead of Dashain.
A pilot brawl, then a rapid descent: passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight
Passengers rushed to the cockpit after the plane plunged more than 14,000 feet in 30 seconds, subduing the co-pilot and allowing a reserve crew to land safely in Saudi Arabia.
Passengers foil bid to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, Israel says, after co-pilot stabs pilot
Passengers and crew overpowered the co-pilot after he allegedly stabbed the pilot and sent the flydubai jet into a steep descent, allowing a second set of pilots aboard to land safely in Saudi Arabia.
How should Nepal navigate a world in reorder? Rajib Upadhya on geopolitics and foreign policy
In his new book, ‘Giants at the Gates’, Upadhya examines the rise of multipolarity, Nepal’s place between India and China, and the need to rethink its foreign policy.
2015 earthquake victims waited for a safer home. Then came the flood
A decade later, many families still lack home and land. The government is now preparing to relocate those displaced by floods, but experts warn that livelihoods and social ties must be considered.
In disaster’s wake, Nepal government allegedly rushes climate policy for COP 31
Stakeholders have grouped to collect and forward recommendations to the government to be incorporated into the draft policy.
Early Grade 12 results stretch wait for medical entrance exams
The integrated exams are set to be held on October 31, and this has led many medicine aspirants to enrol in other programmes, despite hoping to secure a medical seat.
Digging through the mud for leftover memories
More than a month after the catastrophic floods, people in Nuwakot are combing the wreckage of their homes and shops for documents, photo frames, keepsakes, and anything else they can salvage.
EditorialBhandari’s return to active politics does more harm to her reputation than good
Her decision to rejoin the UML raises questions about political morality and the neutrality expected of the presidency.
A generation taught itself democracy. Nepal’s schools must finish the job
The Gen Z uprising and the 2026 election proved what an informed, courageous citizenry can achieve. The new government must build that citizenry on purpose.
Remembering Suresh Raj Sharma, doyen of Nepal’s modern education
As the founder of Nepal’s most agile and cosmopolitan university, Sharma commanded an enviable moral authority.
Nepal flood survivors are leaving temporary camps as government delays rehabilitation
The number of people in makeshift shelters has fallen to around 1,000 from 4,500, as poor conditions force survivors to leave while the government delays rehabilitation and financial assistance.
Sher Bahadur Deuba faction begins parallel convention process
Ward conventions to be held nationwide on Thursday as the rival faction moves ahead with its own leadership-selection process.
Nepal Rastra Bank to distribute new notes ahead of Dashain
The central bank dropped its previous practice of announcing a fixed period for exchanging new banknotes for Dashain, with notes now available through its offices and commercial banks.
What Lubra can teach Nepal about climate-induced migration and resettlement
For Lubra, adaptation is both about surviving hazards and sustaining the community’s relationship with place over time.
Nepal finally found its voice at the UN
Comparing four prime ministers’ UN speeches shows Balendra Shah broke an old habit at exactly the right moment—but the real test is still ahead, at COP31.
Three more bodies recovered from Himlung avalanche site
The latest recovery takes the number of bodies found so far to seven, while nine Nepalis remain missing after the September 27 avalanche.
News Analysis: When institutional defence exposes institutional fault lines
The Supreme Court’s response to Cholendra Shumsher Rana’s detention has united justices against executive interference while laying bare tensions within the judiciary itself.
Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says
The Flydubai flight diverted to Tabuk after the pilots allegedly got into a physical altercation, triggering emergency signals and a major security response in Israel.
Three days of rain leave Bardiya farmers fearing for their livelihoods
Paddy was damaged across more than 50,000 hectares as heavy rain and strong winds hit the district just before harvest.
Chinese AI agents are learning to lie, scheme and evade controls—just like their US rivals
Research reviewed by Reuters found Chinese-powered AI agents deceiving users, circumventing safeguards and concealing failures in controlled tests, echoing concerns raised over US models.
Flood-swollen Marsyangdi river cuts off Upper Manang
A submerged bridge and debris-choked river have blocked the main road to Upper Manang, leaving residents unable to reach Chame.
Indra Jatra’s final procession
Women pull the chariots of Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairav through Kathmandu's streets as the weeklong festival ends.
Shah’s India visit under consideration, date yet to be finalised: Foreign Minister Khanal
Foreign minister says Nepal and India are working to make the prime minister’s visit fruitful and result-oriented.
Narayani flood leaves Bharatpur school covered in mud
Teachers and students are shovelling out classrooms after four days of rain, and flooding left the school covered in thick silt, with outside help yet to arrive.
Nepal’s call for climate justice was heard, foreign minister says
Shisir Khanal says the country’s UN engagement strengthened its diplomatic position as it seeks climate finance and reconstruction support after the floods.
Flood damages iconic Dodhara Chandani suspension footbridge
Damage to the third span of the 1.5-km footbridge has prompted authorities to inspect the structure and warn people against using the affected section.
Justices question chief justice over ‘middlemen’ and Rana’s detention
At a five-hour full-court meeting, most of the bench pressed Manoj Kumar Sharma on why the Supreme Court is mired in controversy just four months into his tenure.
At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos
Flooding has caused an estimated $367 million in damage across 24 provinces, while Thai Airways cut flights from Bangkok amid severe staffing and baggage disruptions.
Four Nepali judokas eliminated in opening bouts
Judokas, including sisters Nisha Shrestha and Devaki Maya Shrestha and brothers Vishesh BK and Vikas BK, lose their opening bouts in Nagoya.
US Supreme Court lets Trump resume deporting migrants to countries not their own
The justices put on hold a lower-court ruling requiring migrants facing third-country deportation to be given notice and a chance to raise fears of persecution or torture.