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/2026/11/09/kathmandu-move-to-top-with-fourth-straight-win-beat-chitwan-by-10-runsRavi Bopara's half-century did not suffice as the Gorkhas defended a target of 181 to strengthen their chances of reaching the NPL playoffs.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/time-names-finance-minister-wagle-among-100-influential-climate-leaders-of-2026The magazine has recognised the finance minister's efforts to highlight Nepal's climate vulnerability and push for international compensation following devastating glacial floodshttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/09/rashid-s-half-century-lifts-kathmandu-to-180-against-chitwanThe all-rounder struck 52 off 30 balls to help the Gorkhas recover from an early collapse and post a challenging total in the NPL.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/wagle-heads-to-cop31-to-press-nepal-s-climate-agendaThe finance minister is expected to advocate stronger international support for climate finance and adaptation, highlighting the disproportionate impact of global warming on vulnerable mountain countries.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/11/09/cop31-summit-leaders-urge-world-to-move-faster-on-climateTurkey’s COP31 presidency has ​focused this year’s summit on a goal to electrify more than a third of the global economy by 2035, up from around a fifth today.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/09/samra-s-century-powers-pokhara-to-first-npl-winThe Canadian opener’s 102 off 48 balls helped the Avengers post 217 for three before bowling Karnali Yaks out for 154.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/two-killed-in-jeep-crash-in-dailekhThe vehicle was carrying a woman who had consumed poison and her relatives from Kalikot to Surkhet for treatment when it crashed on Monday morning.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/09/building-fire-kills-14-in-china-s-northern-city-of-taiyuanSmoke billowed over ​the 40-storey structure as firefighters poised on cranes ​outside fought flames that spread upward from a lower annex.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/09/samra-s-century-powers-pokhara-to-217-against-karnaliThe opener smashed 102 off 48 balls as Pokhara Avengers posted a formidable total in the NPL’s 19th match at Kirtipur.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/11/09/police-recapture-six-of-eight-dolpa-prison-escapeesTwo inmates were arrested in a forest in Tripurasundari municipality on Sunday, while police continue to search for the remaining fugitiveshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/09/nvidia-shares-fall-as-probe-into-ceo-jensen-huang-s-ties-to-alleged-chinese-spy-raises-questionsAn internal investigation into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation has put his future at the chipmaker under scrutiny, while his daughter cancels a planned visit to South Korea.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/landslides-block-prithvi-highway-disrupting-tihar-travelTravellers heading home for Tihar celebrations face delays after repeated landslides block the highway in Chitwan, with crews working to reopen both lanes by 1pm.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/09/hasina-seeks-new-passport-in-clearest-sign-of-bangladesh-returnHasina has asked Bangladesh’s embassy in New Delhi to issue her a new passport and identity card, signalling a possible return in December amid a death sentence and deepening political divisions at home.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/11/09/one-disaster-awayBhotekoshi flood pushed poverty up 2.7 percentage points. Prevention, not just relief, must be the answer.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/from-traditional-songs-to-modern-celebrations-tihar-is-changing-with-the-times-and-a-new-generationTraditional games and rituals are fading, celebrations are taking new forms, and younger Nepalis are questioning long-held social norms while embracing more environmentally conscious ways of marking the festival.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/11/09/the-two-nepali-border-villages-that-empty-for-six-months-every-yearResidents of Chhangru and Tinkar in Darchula move to lower elevations each winter to escape heavy snowfall and extreme cold, returning in spring after preparing their homes, fields and livestock for the long absence.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/six-injured-in-jeep-crash-in-dailekhA vehicle carrying two patients and their attendants from Kalikot to Surkhet veered off the road at Kafaltoli on Monday morning.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/09/trump-says-he-is-highly-unlikely-to-order-iran-strikes-if-talks-progressTrump says Washington will explore a diplomatic solution if talks make progress, but warns that Iran’s demands remain unacceptable as attacks on shipping continue in the Strait of Hormuz.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/09/can-nepal-cook-dal-bhat-on-its-own-electricityNepal spends tens of billions of rupees a year on cooking gas. A 10-year electric-cooking mission could cut the bill, starting with households, hotels and the grid. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/11/09/q-a-before-we-get-high-on-the-cannabis-law-let-s-measure-the-plantDr Amrit Baral says Gandaki’s cannabis law is a welcome start but argues it still lacks the science, standards and public education to work.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/09/top-four-race-goes-down-to-the-wire-as-npl-season-3-nears-league-stage-conclusionWith defending champions Lumbini Lions leading the pack, six franchises remain in mathematical contention for playoff qualification.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/09/three-in-four-transport-jobs-in-nepal-are-informalILO study calls for stronger labour protections, affordable social security contributions, and a legal framework to protect ride-hailing and delivery workers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/09/nepal-launches-tiktok-campaign-to-promote-tourism-to-global-audiencesThe campaign, running until the end of 2026, aims to showcase Nepal’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and diverse tourism experiences through digital storytelling and international content creators.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/09/nepal-s-game-developers-seek-tax-relief-google-access-to-scale-globallyIndustry leaders say high taxes and restrictions on Google Play merchant accounts are stifling local developers, as the prime minister pledges to create conditions for a home-grown technology unicorn.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/09/nepal-s-share-market-weathers-political-jittersRumours of a possible arrest of a top politician, business figures in custody, and the Tihar festive season rattled investors, but technical indicators suggest the market is regaining some stability.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/08/nepal-s-peak-electricity-demand-hits-1-813mw-on-laxmi-puja-eveningThe country exported 587.3MW of surplus power to India, while electricity supply remained uninterrupted nationwide during peak hours.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/08/nepal-expects-peak-electricity-demand-to-reach-1-700mw-on-laxmi-pujaThe Nepal Electricity Authority says domestic generation will be sufficient to meet demand during Tihar, with industries expected to remain closed and power exports continuing.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/11/08/nepal-clinch-u-19-women-s-cricket-title-unbeaten-in-chinaThe four-team Belt and Road Series saw Nepal win four of their six matches, with the remaining two abandoned due to rain.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/08/poland-mourns-victims-of-krakow-mass-shooting-as-security-fears-growThe 24-year-old suspect’s parents and sister were ​later found dead at their home, and he remained in hospital in a critical condition.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/11/08/how-nepali-artists-are-celebrating-tiharFrom buying silverware and festive essentials to writing screenplays and mourning loved ones, Nepali artists have different ways of marking—or sitting out—Tihar.https://kathmandupost.com/fashion/2026/11/08/jijivisha-stitched-everest-onto-a-red-carpet-suit-nothing-came-from-paris-milan-or-new-yorkDesigner Shavona Shrestha’s clothing label made an ivory silk suit for Thinley Lhamo to wear at the premiere of ‘Tenzing’, using Nepali silk, stones and artisans. It is the label’s boldest argument yet for Nepali couture.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/11/08/rinku-thakur-turned-her-fight-against-child-marriage-into-a-missionAfter refusing an arranged marriage at 17 and leaving home, the Birgunj woman has spent over a decade raising awareness about child marriage, dowry, and women’s rights across Madhesh villages.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/08/how-china-s-clean-tech-machine-is-reshaping-the-global-climate-fightChina’s clean-tech exports and investments in developing countries are approaching the scale of climate finance provided by wealthy nations, making its manufacturing industry a major force in the global energy transition.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/08/from-flood-hit-areas-to-crime-scenes-nepal-s-police-dogs-sniff-out-vital-cluesOne of 107 dogs in the police force, Leo located two bodies and human remains during a 20-day search after the Bhotekoshi floods.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/08/nepal-s-250-year-old-foreign-policy-still-works-why-does-no-one-use-itNepal has drifted between Delhi and Beijing for three decades. The Shah government has the mandate to stop it.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/08/why-this-government-still-needs-questioningThe government moves at a rocket’s pace. Citizens should check the law behind the headlines before applauding. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/08/the-families-who-waitRemittances keep Nepal’s economy afloat. The people left behind carry a cost that rarely appears in figures.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/08/sugar-supplies-assured-for-tihar-but-lpg-shortages-persistGovernment agencies and traders say stocks of sugar and other food staples are sufficient to meet festival demand, even as problems with LPG distribution continue.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/08/new-zealand-preliminary-vote-leaves-unclear-who-will-governThe National-led coalition holds 67 seats in a projected 131-seat parliament, just above the majority threshold, but 14 percent of votes remain uncounted and could alter the balance.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/11/08/your-guide-to-this-week-s-cultural-events-in-kathmandu-valleyThe Post rounds up the week’s cultural highlights, from festive celebrations and heritage events to live music and dance across the Valley.