https://kathmandupost.com/The Kathmandu Post : Find the latest breaking news from Nepal, opinion and analysis on Nepali politics, business, culture and arts, sports, movies, food and travel, books, education, auto and more at kathmandupost.comhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/19/princess-diana-through-her-brother-s-eyesCharles Spencer’s new memoir will revisit his sister’s life and legacy as the 30th anniversary of her death approaches.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/nepal-begins-probe-into-what-triggered-bhotekoshi-disasterA seven-member expert panel will trace the August 26 disaster from its source to downstream areas and examine geological, glacial and hydrological hazards, as well as the possible role of climate change.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/19/trump-says-he-is-banning-media-outlets-cnn-ms-now-politico-from-white-houseThe president accused the outlets of publishing “fake news” as the White House prepared to bar them from its grounds, raising fresh First Amendment concerns.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/19/women-s-struggles-social-movements-brought-together-in-new-book‘Shared Dreams Woven by Struggle’ documents the journeys of 13 women leaders who fought for rights, dignity and social justice.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/nepal-leaders-call-for-stronger-governance-inclusion-on-constitution-dayPresident, vice president and prime minister stress social justice and constitutional implementation, while party leaders call for unity and protection of the constitution’s gains.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/ronaldo-chitwan-s-famed-wild-elephant-found-deadThe bull was a key breeding partner for captive female elephants, with 38 calves attributed to him.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/19/can-nepal-protect-yomariWhy does the country have no legal claim to its own most valuable heritage, and what will it take to build one.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/19/what-s-on-in-kathmandu-valley-and-beyond-this-weekFrom movie screenings and art exhibitions to social gatherings and fundraisers, here are some events to check out.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/09/19/sandeep-lamichhane-on-nepal-s-rise-and-the-road-to-test-cricketThe Nepal captain discusses the team’s Asia Cup success, its growing depth and why the next few months could be crucial for Nepali cricket.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/19/small-nepali-contingent-has-big-hopes-in-20th-asian-gamesAs Japan hosts the Asian Games after 32 years amid housing complaints in Nagoya, Nepal fields a slashed squad of 135 athletes eyeing medal glory in double figures.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/19/finance-minister-swarnim-wagle-takes-post-disaster-reconstruction-climate-justice-push-to-global-forumsAfter talks in New Delhi, Wagle is set to raise Nepal’s reconstruction needs and climate vulnerability at upcoming meetings in Doha and Bangkok, with a US visit also being considered.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/poor-rains-poor-harvests-drive-sudurpaschim-dalits-from-their-villagesCrop failures and landslides are driving families to India and elsewhere, and in the process migration is eroding the traditions, skills and community ties that sustained their villages.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/19/jumla-waits-for-its-young-men-who-left-to-earn-and-never-returnedForty-nine people from Jumla’s Patarasi Rural Municipality remain unaccounted for since the Bhotekoshi floods, including 15 young men from Lamri who had gone to Rasuwa for work.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/19/13-picked-from-4-400-for-envoy-postsNominees include specialists in foreign policy, security, academia, development and other fields. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/18/why-constitution-day-is-still-madhesh-s-black-dayPolicy choices in the 2015 Constitution systematically fractured Madheshi political representation and civil service access.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/17/the-police-chief-who-objects-delays-and-ultimately-compliesIGP Dan Bahadur Karki has sought to defend the police’s operational autonomy, but his attempts to hold the line have often ended in accommodation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/nepal-youths-begin-hunger-strike-at-4-900-metres-over-glacial-lake-risksProtesters at Manaslu base camp demand monitoring of glacial lakes and measures to reduce climate-related risks.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/18/russians-vote-in-election-that-putin-sees-as-gauge-of-support-for-his-warThe State Duma election, the first since Russia launched its full-scale war in Ukraine in February 2022, ‌is widely expected to see the ruling pro-Putin United Russia party retain its dominance in Russia’s tightly controlled political system.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/18/the-gas-shortage-is-changing-what-s-on-the-menuRestaurants in Kathmandu are dropping tandoori roti, fried dishes and other gas-intensive items as they struggle to keep their kitchens running.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/09/18/24-days-after-flood-hunger-grips-three-rusuwa-wardsFood is running out in villages cut off after the Bhotekoshi flood swept away bridges.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/pm-shah-tells-gen-z-lawmakers-to-offer-solutions-not-just-question-governmentPrime minister says younger MPs should bring a distinct perspective to Parliament and focus on issues facing their generation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/nepal-recommends-ambassadors-to-india-us-china-and-10-other-countriesThe Cabinet has proposed Nischal Nath Pandey for India, Kalyan Raj Sharma for China and Chiran Jung Thapa for the United States.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/18/five-cross-border-clashes-headline-gorkha-boxing-championship-season-2Boxers clear weigh-ins and faceoffs in Kathmandu, setting up five fiery Nepal vs India bouts--headlined by Poonam Pun’s main event and Milan Sharki’s promise of a knockout.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/six-bodies-recovered-from-upper-trishuli-1-tunnelRescue teams find the bodies of people missing since the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods as search continues inside the tunnel for possible further victims.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/if-the-constitution-were-to-be-amended-today-what-rule-would-be-usedWith the Supreme Court’s interim order putting the operative rule governing the passage of a constitutional amendment on hold, Parliament is in procedural limbo for now.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/govt-likely-to-recommend-13-envoys-todayCabinet set to name envoys to key missions after months of vacancies and delays, with India, China and the US among the posts in focus. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/09/18/jute-harvest-keeps-sunsari-farmers-busyFarmers spend weeks cutting, retting, stripping and drying jute before taking the fibre to market.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/09/18/two-teenage-girls-rescued-while-being-taken-to-india-on-false-job-promiseTwo 16-year-olds from Bardiya were stopped in Banke after officials received a tip-off about their suspected trafficking across the Suiya border point.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/wagle-set-for-high-level-talks-in-new-delhiFinance minister to meet Indian foreign minister and discuss bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest on the second day of his three-day visit.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/18/china-presses-iran-to-help-rein-in-houthis-after-saudi-appealBeijing is seeking Tehran’s help to curb Houthi attacks in the Red Sea as disruptions to key shipping and oil routes threaten China’s economic interests.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/18/how-deuba-lost-his-own-inner-circle-to-thapaSenior leader Purna Bahadur Khadka's decision to choose dialogue over a split in the party has drawn dozens of Deuba loyalists to Sanepa for the general convention process.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/wagle-seeks-india-s-support-for-post-flood-reconstructionIn his first foreign visit as finance minister, Wagle asks Sitharaman for help in rebuilding infrastructure destroyed by the Bhotekoshi floods and discusses trade, investment and connectivity.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/more-complaints-fewer-wins-for-ciaa-in-corruption-casesThe anti-graft agency received more than 40,500 complaints last fiscal year, while its conviction rate at the Special Court fell to 51.92 percent.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/18/exhibit-review-when-thoughts-memories-and-emotions-step-out-of-the-mindFifteen artists bring their inner worlds into physical form, exploring everything from personal struggles and memories to politics, power and the search for a better future.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/18/bhotekoshi-floods-disrupt-schooling-for-14-500-children-in-three-districtsMore than 9,400 students have been directly affected, while schools being used as shelters are delaying the return to classes for thousands more.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/09/18/je-is-killing-more-adults-in-nepal-as-vaccination-only-covers-childrenImmunisation experts urge authorities to vaccinate everyone above 30, citing a shift in the age group at risk and a high risk of fatality among unvaccinated people.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/18/why-the-rsp-must-heed-the-supreme-court-s-interim-orderThe ruling majority must step back from overreach, learn from past political mistakes, and respect the court.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/18/why-nepal-s-youth-led-government-inherited-the-toughest-job-in-asiaWedged between nuclear giants and battered by melting glaciers, Nepal’s untested new leadership faces a test of survival and strategic equilibrium.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/18/answer-the-mountain-s-callNepal’s government must respond to the disasters with greater accountability and leadership.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/09/17/government-s-ego-holding-football-hostage-anfa-says-as-crisis-deepensWith a September 30 deadline looming for the Men’s SAFF Championship and over Rs100 million in debt accumulating, ANFA accuses the sports ministry and NSC of administrative ego.