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/sports/2026/11/15/kathmandu-to-face-chitwan-in-npl-eliminator-after-loss-to-pokharaKathmandu finish third with a 55-run defeat, while Kushal Bhurtel misses a century by one run as Pokhara post a record 224.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/11/15/spacex-starship-returns-to-landing-pad-from-orbit-acing-test-for-reusable-rocketsThe spacecraft completed a 22-hour orbital flight before being caught by mechanical arms at its Texas launch tower, marking a major step towards SpaceX’s goal of developing fully reusable rockets. https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/11/15/three-dead-two-injured-in-mugu-jeep-crashThe jeep plunged about 600 metres off the road in Chhayanath Rara Municipality while travelling from Surkhet to Rara.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/15/nepal-sets-up-accreditation-centre-to-ease-testing-and-certificationThe agency aims to reduce testing costs, strengthen quality assurance and help Nepali products gain international recognition, but exporters say it could take up to three years to secure global accreditation.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/15/bhurtel-falls-one-run-short-as-pokhara-post-record-npl-totalKushal Bhurtel hits 99 off 51 balls as Pokhara Avengers pile up 224 for three against Kathmandu Gorkhas, the highest total in the competition’s history.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/15/changing-farming-practices-threaten-food-and-habitats-of-migratory-birdsThe expansion of winter crops, shrinking wetlands, and rising use of pesticide are putting the survival of thousands of birds arriving in Nepal from Tibet, Mongolia, and Siberia at risk.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/15/india-approves-weekly-train-service-linking-janakpur-and-ayodhya The 604-km cross-border service will connect two major Ramayana pilgrimage destinations, with stops in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The launch date and fares are yet to be announced.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/15/karnali-sign-off-with-consolation-win-as-chitwan-finish-fourthThe Rhinos, already through to the playoffs, end the league stage on seven points after falling 24 runs short of a 154-run target.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/11/15/tinkar-villagers-face-seven-hour-walk-for-medical-careWith no health post in the border village, residents must take the sick across the border into India or walk seven hours to the nearest health facility. A community health centre built four years ago remains unused.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/15/top-scorer-on-south-korean-tax-exam-confesses-to-cheating-with-aiHan says he used a microcamera to photograph exam questions and an AI tool to find the answers, raising fresh concerns about cheating ahead of Thursday’s national college entrance exam.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/15/bhattarai-urges-prime-minister-shah-to-put-five-issues-on-agenda-for-india-visitIn an interview with Kantipur, the former prime minister says Nepal should press India on the border dispute, trade deficit, air routes and hydropower, while seeking trilateral cooperation on the Himalayan climate crisis.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/15/hydropower-firms-to-need-50-percent-construction-progress-for-iposThe proposed ordinance would allow companies to issue shares before commercial production begins, provided their projects have completed at least half of the physical work.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/15/karnali-set-chitwan-a-target-of-154-in-final-league-matchHasan Talat hits an unbeaten half-century as Karnali Yakss, already out of playoff contention, post 153-8; Chitwan have secured a playoff berth.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/15/dhaulagiri-hospital-still-waiting-for-trauma-centre-a-decade-after-announcementThe Hari Khadka Trauma Centre, announced in 2015, remains short of buildings, staff and infrastructure despite the availability of equipment and some specialist doctors.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/15/us-air-travel-disruptions-to-persist-until-late-on-sunday-faa-head-saysFederal Aviation Administration head Bryan Bedford said on Saturday that he expected airline operations to largely ​return to normal by late Sunday.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/15/bahrain-issues-first-threat-alerts-since-september-as-iran-says-it-attacked-us-baseThe Revolutionary Guards said they had launched ​six drones targeting a US air-defence radar at the Al-Rifaa helicopter ⁠base in Bahrain.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/15/india-s-nitin-gadkari-to-attend-nepal-infrastructure-summit-as-keynote-speakerThe December 9–10 summit will bring together policymakers, investors and development partners to discuss infrastructure financing, regional connectivity and climate-resilient projects.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/15/jayanti-memorial-trust-marks-25-years-of-expanding-access-to-heart-careTrust has supported more than 10,000 heart surgeries, organised cardiac health camps in 53 districts and provided heart health education to over 6,000 students.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/15/oil-corporation-brings-rs300-billion-in-annual-transactions-under-digital-systemMore than 1,500 dealers, 60 bottlers and 60 airlines will be able to place fuel orders and make payments online through the new ERP system.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/15/uk-s-prince-william-to-be-joined-by-wife-kate-for-visit-to-indiaHeir-to-the-throne William, 44, and Kate are flying out for a series of events across Mumbai during a three-day visit that includes Tuesday’s awards ceremony.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/11/15/nakaloka-makes-kathmandu-debut-with-an-evening-of-music-devotion-and-silenceThe movement brought together spiritual traditions, music and meditative practices in an evening of collective reflection at Basantapur.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/11/15/how-ishuta-shrestha-found-her-calling-in-the-fierce-imagery-of-paubhaWhat began as a discovery in her grandfather’s room became her entry into Paubha and an exploration of faith, discipline and the symbolism of wrathful deities.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/15/and-then-there-were-four-lumbini-lead-npl-playoff-packThe defending champions sealed the top spot with a four-wicket win over Biratnagar, leaving Sudurpaschim, Kathmandu and Chitwan to fight over second to fourth on Sunday.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/15/sips-attracted-investors-in-the-past-current-low-returns-frustrate-themInvestors say returns have fallen short of expectations, partly because many entered SIPs believing their money would multiply over time.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/15/lamichhane-asks-china-bound-mps-to-keep-third-countries-out-of-talksThe RSP chair asks the 20-member delegation to focus on Nepal-China ties and study China’s experience in governance, technology and development.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/15/balendra-shah-administration-goes-fast-with-ordinances-13-issued-2-forwarded-in-8-monthsThe Shah administration has issued 13 ordinances and recommended two more in less than eight months, despite commanding a near two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/14/who-is-the-real-prime-ministerAfter the IGP removal and journalist detentions, Lamichhane’s claim of a right to intervene has reopened a question the RSP’s landslide was meant to settle.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/14/congress-leader-umesh-shrestha-s-brother-arrested-in-inam-sapkota-investigationPolice say Mahesh Shrestha was arrested in Kirtipur after investigators found links between him and Sapkota, who is being investigated for alleged money laundering and banking offences.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/14/lumbini-beat-biratnagar-to-reach-qualifier-kings-knocked-outRuben Trumpelmann seals a four-wicket victory with a six as the defending champions finish top of the league stage, while all four playoff spots are now decided.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/14/is-nepali-politics-forgetting-its-own-historyFrom BP Koirala’s social democracy to the Maoists’ revolution, parties have experimented with big ideas in a short time. Few seem to look back at how those experiments went.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/14/nepal-s-psychedelic-mushrooms-need-experts-not-hypePsilocybin holds medical promise, and Nepal could become a safe destination for it. That depends on putting qualified experts in charge, with government support, before an unregulated trade takes hold.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/14/ai-is-coming-to-nepal-either-way-the-real-question-is-who-s-in-chargeAdopt or resist is the wrong debate. What matters is whether Nepal keeps the power to choose, govern and adapt the technology it buys. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/14/deuba-faction-prepares-parallel-provincial-conventions-ahead-of-kathmandu-gatheringThe dissident faction of Congress plans to complete the provincial conventions by December 4 before holding a parallel national convention in Kathmandu from December 7 to 9.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/14/asalanka-s-half-century-sets-up-167-run-target-for-lumbiniThe Sri Lankan batter scores 64 off 43 balls as Biratnagar post 166 for four in their bid to stay in the playoff race.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/14/international-recognition-is-no-proof-of-serving-global-capitalThe record of Nepal’s finance and climate policymakers complicates claims that they are simply advancing Western economic interests.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/14/trump-tells-advisers-he-may-hold-off-on-iran-attacks-barring-new-provocations-sources-sayThe war has hiked global fuel prices and proven unpopular with US voters, who handed control of Congress to the Democrats in last week’s midterm elections.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/14/lumbini-lions-field-first-against-biratnagar-kingsLumbini can secure top spot and a place in the Qualifier with a win, while Biratnagar must prevail to keep their playoff hopes alive.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/14/un-climate-chief-urges-speed-as-cop31-confronts-fossil-fuel-divideA UN report last month found the world is already on course to exceed ​the 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warming threshold, a limit scientists say should prevent the worst effects of climate change.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/14/madhesh-chief-minister-quits-ahead-of-confidence-voteKrishna Prasad Yadav resigns during a provincial assembly meeting after two coalition partners withdraw their backing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/14/tinkar-residents-bear-the-cost-of-kathmandu-s-border-rhetoricResidents of Chhangru and Tinkar depend on India for travel, supplies and trade. Disputes over Lipulekh and Kalapani make that dependence increasingly difficult.