Kathamndu post RSShttps://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.comSupreme Court reinstates Hitendra Dev Shakya as NEA managing directorhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/08/supreme-court-reinstates-hitendra-dev-shakya-as-nea-managing-director Apex court overturns government transfer, allows Shakya to continue leading NEA.Where’s my bag? India’s IndiGo battles passenger fury over luggage lost in chaoshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/08/where-s-my-bag-india-s-indigo-battles-passenger-fury-over-luggage-lost-in-chaosThe delays jolted tens of thousands of people, hitting travel, holiday and wedding plans in one of the worst disruptions in Indian aviation history.Teen girl found dead in Sirahahttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/08/teen-girl-found-dead-in-sirahaPolice suspect murder as investigation begins.Engineer convicted of corruptionhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/08/engineer-convicted-of-corruptionSpecial Court pronounces Santosh Kumar Yadav guilty after he admitted taking bribe.Springs and groundwater shrinking across Nepal, ADB warnshttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/08/springs-and-groundwater-shrinking-across-nepal-adb-warnsOnly a quarter of Nepalis have reliable drinking water as aquifers deplete, contamination rises, and climate risks mount.Dry, warm winter likely for fourth year in a rowhttps://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2025/12/08/dry-warm-winter-likely-for-fourth-year-in-a-row Low rainfall and rising temperatures threaten crops, water supply, and air quality across Nepal, say experts.Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting along their border?https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/08/why-are-thailand-and-cambodia-fighting-along-their-borderThe latest flare-up will be a major test of a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump in July.Police say 48 arrested for September violence had criminal pasthttps://kathmandupost.com/kathmandu/2025/12/08/police-say-48-arrested-for-september-violence-had-criminal-pastCases filed against 298 individuals for violence during Gen Z uprising.Government must ensure accountability for unlawful killing during Gen Z protests: Amnesty Internationalhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/08/government-must-ensure-accountability-for-unlawful-killing-during-gen-z-protests-amnesty-internationalPolice use of lethal weapons during September’s Gen Z protests violated international standards, the rights organisation says.Thailand launches airstrikes at Cambodia as border tensions reignitehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/08/thailand-launches-airstrikes-at-cambodia-as-border-tensions-reigniteAcross the border in Cambodia, opposition politician Meach Sovannara said civilians were also moving away from the fighting along the frontier.Four Nepalis among 25 killed in Goa nightclub firehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/08/four-nepalis-among-25-killed-in-goa-nightclub-fireThe deceased Nepalis were working at the nightclub.US envoy says Ukraine peace deal is close but Moscow says it wants radical changeshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/08/us-envoy-says-ukraine-peace-deal-is-close-but-moscow-says-it-wants-radical-changesTrump’s envoy says only Donbas and Zaporizhzhia issues remain as kremlin pushes for major changes to us proposals.Today’s weather: December 8, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/08/today-s-weather-december-8-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.From Venice to Kathmandu: Four decades through an artist’s eyeshttps://kathmandupost.com/arts/2025/12/08/from-venice-to-kathmandu-four-decades-through-an-artist-s-eyesItalian artist Giovanna Caruso’s exhibition at Kalā Salon reveals a deeply personal visual archive of festivals, faces and fleeting moments that trace her long relationship with Nepal.‘Dhurandhar’: Aditya Dhar’s spy saga is as subtle as a trollhttps://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2025/12/08/dhurandhar-aditya-dhar-s-spy-saga-is-as-subtle-as-a-trollThe hyper-nationalistic drama leaves nothing to chance in its messaging to the audience.Title defenders Janakpur Bolts finish lasthttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/08/title-defenders-janakpur-bolts-finish-lastDefending champions Janakpur slump to sixth defeat in seven games as Karnali Yaks hold their nerve in a thriller to avoid the last spot.Election security arrangements kick off as clock tickshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/08/election-security-arrangements-kick-off-as-clock-ticksArmy mobilisation started on the day a decision was made to deploy the defence force for the March 5 polls.Senior Indian official Munu Mahawar in Kathmanduhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/08/senior-indian-official-munu-mahawar-in-kathmanduAdditional Secretary of India arrived on a four-day visit to Nepal to study poll preparations, not meeting political leaders, officials say.What’s different?https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/07/what-s-differentThe failure of parties to commit to a radical change in their candidate selection process is disappointing. Vocabulary augmentation: Then and nowhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/07/vocabulary-augmentation-then-and-nowWe might need to be cautious before prescribing what would work for digital native students.Oli’s ouster will open the door for generational transfer of powerhttps://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2025/12/07/oli-s-ouster-will-open-the-door-for-generational-transfer-of-powerOur first agenda is to restructure the party leadership. In this context, we hope Chairman Oli will hand over power voluntarily.Home ministry forms probe committee as bereaved Bardiya family regains hope for justicehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/07/home-ministry-forms-probe-committee-as-bereaved-bardiya-family-regains-hope-for-justiceThe team has been assigned to conduct a fair and comprehensive inquiry and submit its findings within five days.Oli, Lekhak yet to respond to NHRC over Gen Z protest crackdownhttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/07/oli-lekhak-yet-to-respond-to-nhrc-over-gen-z-protest-crackdownThe former prime minister and then home minister have cited their busy schedules for not appearing before the rights watchdog.Drone helps farmers tackle old challengeshttps://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2025/12/07/drone-helps-sugarcane-farmer-tackle-traditional-challengesAshraya Badayak of Kanchanpur has made his farm profitable by using drones to spray fertiliser and pesticide.Record graft case filed over China-funded Pokhara airporthttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/07/nepal-files-record-corruption-case-over-china-funded-pokhara-airport-projectCharge sheet claims officials colluded with Chinese contractor to inflate estimate by $74 million, causing the biggest single-project loss in Nepal’s history.Air pollution spikes in Kathmandu Valley. Experts call for coordinated actionhttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/07/air-pollution-spikes-in-valley-experts-stress-coordinated-actionOn Sunday morning, PM2.5 levels in several places of the Valley soared far above safe limits.’Defending champions Janakpur finish bottom after narrow loss to Karnalihttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/07/defending-champions-janakpur-finish-bottom-after-narrow-loss-to-karnali A tense final-over thriller leaves Janakpur with their sixth defeat, while Karnali climb to sixth on net run rate.Karnali set 130-run target for Janakpurhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/07/karnali-set-130-run-target-for-janakpurImran Sheikh top-scored with 33 as Karnali posted a modest total at TU International Cricket Stadium.Indonesians climb over logs in walk to aid centre as flood deaths exceed 900https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/07/indonesians-climb-over-logs-in-walk-to-aid-centre-as-flood-deaths-exceed-900The storm systems also killed about 200 people in southern Thailand and Malaysia.Chinese jets direct weapons radar on Japanese aircraft, Japan sayshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/07/chinese-jets-direct-weapons-radar-on-japanese-aircraft-japan-saysRelations have soured in the past month since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that Japan could respond to any Chinese military action against Taiwan if it also threatened Japan’s security.Madhesh Chief Minister Yadav, three ministers take oathhttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2025/12/07/madhesh-chief-minister-yadav-three-ministers-take-oathJungilal Raya Yadav, Kanish Patel, and Mahesh Prasad Yadav were sworn in as ministers, with Mahesh heading the finance ministry.India’s Goa state orders probe after nightclub fire kills 25https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/07/india-s-goa-state-orders-probe-after-nightclub-fire-kills-25The authorities worked through the night to bring the fire under control, and all the bodies have been recovered, media reports said.Foreign tourists lead safari visits to Chitwan National Park’s western sidehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/07/foreign-tourists-lead-safari-visits-to-chitwan-national-park-s-western-side Hotels and services in Kasara, Meghauli, and Amaltari attract mostly international visitors, highlighting growth in high-end wildlife tourism.Flood-damaged Rasuwagadhi Hydropower plant resumes partial operationshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/07/flood-damaged-rasuwagadhi-hydropower-plant-resumes-partial-operationsOne of the three units restarted after the June glacial flood. Full restoration expected before next monsoon.Senior Indian official arriving todayhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/07/senior-indian-official-arriving-todayAdditional Secretary of India Munu Mahawar arriving on a four-day visit to Nepal to study poll preparations, not meeting political leaders.Nepal and Germany mark 50 years of technical cooperationhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/07/nepal-germany-mark-50-years-of-technical-cooperationLong-standing partnership celebrated with focus on sustainable future.Hong Kong election turnout in focus amid anger over deadly firehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/07/hong-kong-election-turnout-in-focus-amid-anger-over-deadly-fireResidents are angry over the blaze that killed at least 159 people and took nearly two days to extinguish after it broke out on November 26. To build on the Gen Z momentum, alternative forces are working to unitehttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/07/to-build-on-the-gen-z-momentum-alternative-forces-are-working-to-uniteNew forces agree on the need for unity to defeat traditional parties.Tinkar border point with China left unguardedhttps://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2025/12/07/tinkar-border-point-with-china-left-unguardedPersonnel have been moved to the Sitapul police post in Chhangru due to extreme cold in Tinkar.Today’s weather: December 7, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/07/today-s-weather-december-7-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.