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/cricket/2026/10/28/could-rahul-yadav-be-nepali-cricket-s-next-big-thingA wicket with his first NPL delivery and a miserly four-over spell have put the 17-year-old in the spotlight.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/28/users-turn-to-nepal-telecom-as-private-isps-raise-internet-pricesThe state-owned provider’s discounted annual 30 Mbps fibre package has drawn a surge of interest, but customers have raised concerns about delays, service quality and outdated routers.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/israeli-exit-polls-show-deadlock-point-to-setback-for-netanyahuExit polls put Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition neck and neck, with neither securing a parliamentary majority, setting the stage for protracted coalition talks after Israel’s first election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/cyclone-arnab-begins-making-landfall-in-india-s-andhra-pradesh-stateThousands were evacuated and transport services disrupted ahead of the cyclone, which was forecast to bring winds of up to 150 kph and a storm surge of up to 2.5 metres.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/28/why-nepali-film-sequels-are-struggling-at-the-box-officeFrom 12 Gaun to Jaari, recent follow-ups have failed to repeat their originals’ commercial success, with critics pointing to recycled plots and an overreliance on popular names.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/28/fresh-signings-deliver-immediate-results-for-npl-franchises-amid-late-arrival-and-pcb-related-chaosFrom Hussain Talat’s match-winning bowling spell for Karnali to Chitwan’s airport-to-ground reinforcements, teams adapt swiftly to sudden changes. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/28/two-day-weekend-boosts-tourism-across-hill-stationsIntroduced as an emergency measure to curb fuel consumption following the US-Israeli war on Iran, the new weekend policy has changed Nepalis’ travel habits and revitalised the country's hospitality sector.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/28/malaysia-halts-recruitment-of-nepali-workers-amid-manpower-agency-disputeMalaysia suspended biomedical health screenings for new Nepali migrants on October 1, effectively halting calling visas after Nepal rejected Kuala Lumpur’s policy restricting recruitment to 25 primary manpower agencies.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/10/28/nepali-worker-s-death-in-saudi-arabia-leaves-family-deep-in-debtBharat Mahato’s earnings had sustained his household and financed a new home. Now his wife is left to raise four children and repay Rs1.1 million loan.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/nuwakot-flood-victims-form-struggle-committee-to-pressure-federal-government-for-helpVictims decry the lackadaisical approach from Kathmandu to the resettlement of displaced people, only prolonging their plight.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/27/karnali-yaks-stun-janakpur-bolts-with-late-bowling-collapseUnish Bikram Singh Thakuri and Hussain Talat take three wickets each as Karnali defend 132 to begin their Nepal Premier League campaign with a 19-run win.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/colombia-announces-withdrawal-from-hague-group-citing-body-s-actions-over-israelThe Hague ​Group of countries ​says it seeks to uphold international law and processes, including ​in the International Criminal ​Court over Israel’s actions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/roads-around-kirtipur-cricket-ground-to-be-blacktopped-within-three-monthsThe Kathmandu Road Division has invited bids for upgrading 1.5km of access roads at an estimated cost of Rs69.8 million, ahead of international cricket tournaments.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/27/janakpur-bowlers-restrict-karnali-to-132Captain Harmeet Singh takes three wickets as Karnali Yaks lose nine wickets in their 20 overs in the Nepal Premier League.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/27/kathmandu-valley-to-consume-5-18-million-flower-garlands-this-tiharDomestic growers are expected to meet nearly 89 percent of demand as the festival’s flower trade, including plants and potted chrysanthemums, approaches Rs645 million.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/nepali-lawmaker-faces-privacy-backlash-over-videos-of-children-filmed-with-smart-glassesAshika Tamang blurred a child’s face after criticism, but rights advocates say her videos raise wider questions about consent and the responsibilities of elected representatives.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/10/27/budhigandaki-needs-commitment-not-another-new-planRepeated shifts in financing and implementation have delayed Nepal’s largest reservoir project. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/27/who-does-nepal-police-serve Is police power guided by law, evidence and accountable command, or by obedience to whoever happens to hold power?https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/attackers-kill-60-people-in-ethiopia-s-conflict-hit-oromiya-region-orthodox-church-saysThe ​Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church said ​14 believers were killed in Merti Woreda on October 20 and 46 in Sherka Woreda on October 24.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/27/drones-came-after-lirung-nepal-needs-them-before-the-next-collapseIn Nepal, researchers still need permission for each project to use drones that monitor dangerous slopes before they fail.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/fastest-turnout-in-45-years-as-israelis-pass-wartime-judgment-on-netanyahuThe Central Elections Committee reported that 16.7 percent of eligible voters had already cast their ballots within the first three hours, the fastest early turnout rate since 1981.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/27/handigaun-jatra-a-jatra-like-no-otherHandigaun’s three-day festival features upside-down chariot spires, wax flowers and a legend about a woman who endured 12 years of labour.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/27/chitwan-rhinos-defeat-biratnagar-kings-by-eight-runsKamal Singh Airee took four wickets as Biratnagar fell short of a 158-run target despite Andre Russell’s late 33 off 17 balls.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/the-npl-is-on-but-fans-in-achham-can-t-get-a-signalAs the tournament unfolds in Kathmandu, supporters in remote villages are travelling to nearby settlements and market centres to watch their teams.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/nepal-gives-owners-of-25-malaysia-selected-agencies-35-days-to-reportThe Department of Foreign Employment warns of banking and travel restrictions for those who fail to report, as it investigates Malaysia’s selection of 25 Nepali recruitment agencies.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/27/biratnagar-kings-need-158-to-winLosing the toss and batting first, Chitwan Rhinos managed 157/3 in the first innings on the back of Dawid Malan’s 70 off 50.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/27/how-pakistan-s-noc-rules-are-affecting-the-nepal-premier-leagueA reported $25,000 clearance demand has disrupted team plans, leaving franchises uncertain about the availability of seven Pakistani players signed for the tournament.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/netanyahu-s-political-survival-on-the-line-as-israel-votesVoters weigh the fallout from the October 7 attacks, years of war and Israel’s growing international isolation as Netanyahu faces a tight race and an uncertain path to forming a government.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/10/27/nepalis-in-saudi-arabia-urged-to-follow-security-alerts-amid-drone-attacksThe embassy in Riyadh calls for vigilance and warns against sharing unverified reports as missile and drone threats persist.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/10/27/nepal-s-historic-loss-and-damage-allocation-falls-short-of-its-needsThe UN fund has provisionally set aside 21.6 million for Nepal after the Rasuwa disaster, marking a first while covering less than 0.5 percent of the country’s estimated $4.7 billion recovery and reconstruction needs.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/nepal-plans-first-feasibility-study-for-himalayan-tourism-highwayThe proposed routes would connect Badimalika in the west and Pathibhara in the east, with a six-month study to assess costs, environmental impacts and possible road alignments.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/10/27/activist-arrested-over-protest-against-ani-choying-drolma-s-appointmentPolice detained the head of a campaign opposing the appointment of the Buddhist nun as vice-chair of the Lumbini Development Trust after protesters burned a photograph of the tourism minister.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/10/27/england-forward-kane-crowned-ballon-d-or-winner-putellas-wins-women-s-awardA 61-goal season for Bayern earns Kane his first Ballon d’Or, 25 years after Michael Owen became the last English winner, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas claims the women’s award for a third time.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/27/biratnagar-take-on-chitwan-as-janakpur-face-karnali-in-npl-double-headerAndre Russell and Angelo Mathews add star power to Biratnagar, while former champions Janakpur look to bounce back after a disappointing second season.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/in-china-the-ai-bubble-has-already-burstA 40 percent plunge in China’s STAR 50 index has wiped out $480 billion in market value, raising fresh questions about AI valuations and Beijing’s push to steer household savings into stocks.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/27/trump-approval-rises-from-record-low-to-32-ahead-of-midterm-election-reuters-ipsos-poll-findsDemocrats hold an 11-point lead over Republicans in the congressional vote, while concerns over the cost of living weigh on Trump ahead of the November 3 midterms.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/10/27/restore-hope-for-bhotekoshi-flood-victimsThe Bhotekoshi flood victims deserve answers; they cannot remain in uncertainty any longer. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/27/devoid-of-options-flood-survivors-return-to-damaged-homesThe government has announced rent assistance, temporary shelters and new land for resettlement. Survivors and local officials say little of it has reached them.https://kathmandupost.com/books/2026/10/27/she-climbed-everest-without-supplemental-oxygen-but-the-summit-was-never-the-pointMelissa Arnot Reid, the first American woman to achieve the feat, launched her memoir in Kathmandu, reflecting on shame, self-worth and the people behind Himalayan expeditions. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/27/after-years-of-delay-budhigandaki-faces-another-change-of-planSuccessive governments have changed the project’s development models. Latest plan to set up an authority has raised new questions over implementation.