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/2026/09/15/houthis-strike-saudi-targets-anew-as-talks-over-strait-of-hormuz-stallHouthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the stalled talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz raise fears that the Middle East conflict could further disrupt global oil supplies.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/15/foreign-stars-raise-the-bar-for-nepal-s-volleyball-leagueWhile overseas athletes swept individual honours throughout the tournament, players and coaches view the skill gap not as a setback, but as a long-overdue bridge to professionalising the national game.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/15/472-undocumented-workers-including-nepalis-detained-in-kuala-lumpur-raidsRaid is part of an extended migrant repatriation programme.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/15/after-the-floods-nepal-s-survivors-face-the-uncertainty-of-starting-overWith homes destroyed, families shattered and winter approaching, thousands of displaced people remain caught between unsafe villages and temporary shelters.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/09/15/the-80s-are-trending-but-ai-nostalgia-comes-with-a-hidden-environmental-costEvery AI-generated image requires computing power, electricity and cooling, raising questions about the environmental price of a seemingly harmless online fad.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/15/private-sector-bears-bulk-of-bhotekoshi-flood-lossesA preliminary government assessment estimates damage and economic losses at Rs408 billion. Nearly 4,800 businesses and 7,570 homes were damaged, while 13 hydropower projects and five solar plants were hit.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/14/why-the-government-must-be-stopped-from-chaining-the-central-bank-governorProposed changes to the NRB Bill threaten monetary stability and regulatory independence.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/14/how-nepal-can-take-the-global-lead-on-himalayan-climate-strategyBy championing predictive monitoring, resilient engineering and managed retreat instead of mere compensation, the country can reshape international climate policy for vulnerable mountainous nations.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/14/why-fixing-nepal-s-government-takes-more-than-just-copying-the-rulebookAs public issues grow increasingly interconnected and citizens demand faster, more transparent services, Nepal’s conventional administrative reforms are falling short.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/09/14/flood-survivors-face-water-shortages-disease-risk-in-crowded-holding-centresMore than 3,600 people are staying in 37 holding centres across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts. No major outbreak has been reported, but cases of colds, coughs and viral fever are common.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/14/nepal-begins-overhaul-of-school-curriculum-with-ai-and-indigenous-knowledge-in-focusNationwide consultations seek to reshape Nepal’s school curriculum by integrating AI, disaster preparedness, entrepreneurship and indigenous knowledge.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/14/india-approves-additional-654-mw-power-exports-to-nepalThe additional supply is expected to help Nepal manage winter power shortages after floods damaged hydropower plants and transmission infrastructure.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/14/finance-minister-wagle-to-visit-india-on-september-17-18The two-day visit will be the first high-level visit from Nepal to India since the August 26 floods devastated parts of the country.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/14/sher-bahadur-deuba-faction-fractures-as-31-leaders-join-thapa-led-congressThe leaders’ move deals a blow to Sher Bahadur Deuba’s push for a parallel convention, as the Gagan Thapa-led Congress opens doors to members of the former central committee.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/14/diplomacy-stumbles-with-postponement-of-meeting-on-strait-of-hormuz-proposalIran’s Fars news agency cited an Iranian foreign ministry official as saying that the Oman meeting was postponed at the request of some regional countries in a decision jointly made by Tehran and Muscat.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/14/himalayas-approaching-tipping-point-millions-of-livelihoods-at-stake-reportFaster glacier melt is threatening water security and increasing the risk of glacial lake floods across the Hindu Kush-Himalaya, putting millions of people downstream at risk.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/14/us-approves-1m-forensic-support-for-nepal-flood-victim-identificationThe new funding takes US humanitarian, health and forensic assistance following the floods to more than $5 million.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/14/beijing-to-ban-drone-possession-storage-from-november-15The new rules are part of a broader push to tighten airspace security, with limited exemptions for emergency, research, industrial and other authorised operations.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/14/nepal-airlines-jet-grounded-in-japan-disrupting-international-flightsThe airline’s only operational widebody remains in Narita after an engine problem affected a flight carrying 226 passengers, with Doha services also at risk.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/14/flood-blocks-jajarkot-dolpa-road-sweeps-away-homes-and-shopsTorrential rain triggered flooding in Jajarkot’s Nalgad area, disrupting transport on the Bheri Corridor and destroying homes, businesses and other structures.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/14/nepal-tunnel-survivor-finds-solace-in-village-homecomingRescued after nine days trapped in a hydropower tunnel, Sanjay Sah returned to his family in a village still mourning workers missing after last month’s disaster.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/14/sweden-s-centre-left-bloc-leads-close-election-against-right-wing-governmentA narrow early lead for Magdalena Andersson’s centre-left bloc could end Ulf Kristersson’s four-year government and put Sweden’s hardening migration policies under review.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/14/booker-winning-translator-deepa-bhasthi-on-why-she-has-nothing-kind-to-say-about-aiBhasthi discusses preserving the soul, musicality and rhythm of a language, and why a translation should not erase its cultural roots.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/14/a-year-later-the-gen-z-movement-lives-on-in-artSongs, theatre, photography and visual art continue to document, mourn and make sense of a movement that transformed Nepal’s political landscape.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/14/beijing-signals-support-for-rebuilding-flood-ravaged-rasuwagadhi-routeNepal has sought Chinese assistance to rebuild the 16-km Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road, while the government prepares a temporary track to restore access to the border crossing.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/09/14/infrastructure-minister-sunil-lamsal-on-rebuilding-after-the-bhotekoshi-floodsThe infrastructure development minister discusses plans for resettlement, damaged roads and bridges, the China border crossing and efforts to build safer settlements for disaster-prone communities.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/14/nepal-fell-in-love-with-evs-it-forgot-to-regulate-themCountries certify a battery before it’s sold. Nepal certifies almost nothing. That gap needs fixing.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/14/why-nepal-s-climate-crisis-is-also-a-public-health-emergencyThe Bhotekoshi flood shows why Nepal’s climate crisis must also be understood as a public-health crisis.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/what-should-balendra-shah-tell-the-world-in-new-yorkAhead of the prime minister’s first UN General Assembly address, experts, leaders and activists share how Nepal should pitch its climate crisis to the world.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/13/lawmakers-want-a-shorter-governor-term-experts-fear-instability-in-central-bankChanges in legal provisions could undermine Nepal Rastra Bank’s independence and policy continuity, former governors warn.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/13/nepalis-cut-back-on-food-as-hyperinflation-and-shortages-biteConsumers in Kathmandu Valley are cutting back on food and festive preparations as supply disruptions and rising transport costs push up the prices of daily essentials.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/vehicles-cross-krishnabhir-on-sunday-in-trial-run-after-11-daysAround 20 vehicles, including a stranded gas tanker and heavy trucks, were allowed through the temporary track, but regular traffic will take several more days to resume.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/13/at-least-129-missing-after-indonesian-passenger-ship-capsizesCrews managed to rescue 108 people from ​the stricken Virgo Transport 8 ship and were still searching for any other survivors, the rescue agency added.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/13/why-can-t-consumers-exchange-other-brands-lpg-cylinders-amid-the-shortageA government directive allowing consumers to exchange cylinders across brands has failed to take effect, with gas companies citing legal, technical and insurance complications.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/18-km-cross-border-transmission-line-under-mcc-completed The Nepal-side section linking the 400 kV New Butwal Substation to the Nepal–India border has been completed, with the line now awaiting approvals and other steps before it can be energised.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/the-search-dog-helping-find-bodies-buried-by-nepal-s-floodsSamba, a Labrador trained to detect the scent of human remains, has helped rescuers locate around 20 bodies beneath mud and debris since the floods hit Rasuwa.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/13/rescuers-searching-for-140-people-from-indonesia-passenger-ship-official-saysRough seas complicate rescue as authorities search for passengers still unaccounted for.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/india-sends-three-bailey-bridges-to-restore-flood-hit-connectivityThe first consignment of components for a 70-metre bridge has reached Hetauda, with the structures to be deployed in flood-hit Nuwakot.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/09/13/two-killed-four-seriously-injured-in-rukum-west-jeep-crashThe jeep was travelling from Kotgaun towards Khalanga when it crashed in Deuta Khola in Sanibheri Rural Municipality-6.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/trapped-nine-days-in-a-dark-tunnel-nepali-man-tells-his-survival-storyRescued after 10 days underground, Sanjay Sah says prayer, hope and thoughts of his family helped him endure the darkness, hunger and injuries.