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/national/2026/10/24/road-accidents-in-kathmandu-valley-fall-during-dashainThe number of crashes fell from 155 last year to 105 this year, while fatalities dropped from 10 to three, according to traffic police.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/ambani-s-jio-becomes-most-subscribed-indian-ipo-with-77-billion-in-bidsThe offering surpasses the 2008 Reliance Power IPO, attracting more than 13.8 million applications and drawing strong demand from institutional and retail investors.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/23/david-miller-joins-karnali-yaks-for-third-npl-seasonThe South African left-hander, a key player in Gujarat Titans’ 2022 IPL title win, brings extensive international and franchise T20 experience to Karnali’s squad.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/europe-s-deadliest-summer-in-26-years-leaves-50-000-dead-study-estimatesScientists estimate that fossil fuel-driven climate change contributed to about two-thirds of heat-related deaths across 854 cities in 30 European countries.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/23/dashain-brings-fewer-domestic-tourists-to-saurahaHoteliers say fears of renewed road closures have kept visitors away, although international tourists are gradually returning after flood-related cancellations.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/23/kathmandu-s-streets-are-filling-up-as-dashain-winds-downPeople are beginning to return to the Valley ahead of Dashain’s formal conclusion at Purnima, bringing more vehicles and pedestrians back onto the roads.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/23/rabi-lamichhane-says-india-visit-is-personal-not-politicalThe RSP chair says he is travelling to fulfil a vow he made in prison, with visits planned to temples in Uttarakhand and Assam.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/23/they-never-fought-in-the-decade-long-people-s-war-they-still-bear-its-scarsCivilians injured or disabled during the conflict, despite having no affiliation with either side, say the state has excluded them from relief and compensation programmes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/23/wagle-asks-jaishankar-whether-global-cooperation-is-shifting-towards-ad-hoc-partnershipsNepal’s finance minister questions whether smaller, flexible groupings can replace traditional multilateral institutions or need stronger institutional backing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/23/the-era-of-anti-india-nationalism-is-over-wagle-saysSpeaking in New Delhi, Nepal’s finance minister Swarnim Wagle says the new government wants closer ties with India and signals that Prime Minister Balendra Shah could visit by year-end.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/23/banks-and-government-agencies-take-websites-offline-over-php-security-flawsNepal Rastra Bank has urged financial institutions, payment operators and remittance companies to strengthen their defences after serious vulnerabilities were found in PHP, a programming language widely used to run websites.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/23/what-s-new-in-the-nepal-premier-league-s-third-seasonDRS, ICC sanction, international stars and upgraded stadium facilities mark the tournament’s return to Kirtipur on October 26.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/10/23/nepal-takes-government-websites-offline-over-critical-php-flawsEmergency patching is underway after two vulnerabilities exposed systems worldwide to attacks that could allow hackers to run code on servers without logging in.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/hacking-attempts-surge-as-firms-race-to-patch-php-flawsCloud providers report millions of hacking attempts as governments and companies rush to secure systems and temporarily suspend online services.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-strikes-china-s-tibet-killing-16The quake struck a sparsely populated, high-altitude area of northern Tibet, injuring 32 people and prompting rescue teams to mobilise.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/loss-and-damage-fund-allocates-20-million-to-nepalThe funding is intended to help flood-hit communities in the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli region recover and rebuild.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/22/van-schalkwyk-mathews-join-npl-squadsLumbini Lions sign the US all-rounder after his 13-wicket haul at the T20 World Cup, while Biratnagar Kings bolster their line-up with the former Sri Lankan captain.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/22/fungal-disease-threatens-rice-harvest-in-palpa Farmers report yield losses of 15 to 20 percent as the disease spreads through paddy fields, with symptoms appearing after the plants develop panicles.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/nepal-says-it-is-saddened-by-the-killing-of-its-citizen-in-saudi-oil-field-attackThe Foreign Ministry said Nepal reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of all attacks targeted at civilians and critical infrastructure.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/22/pakistan-all-rounder-hussain-talat-joins-karnali-yaks The 30-year-old, who has represented Pakistan in ODIs and T20 internationals, brings franchise experience from the PSL and BPL to the Nepal Premier League.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/madhyapur-thimi-celebrates-its-malla-era-battle-traditionObserved annually on the 11th day of Dashain, the ‘Kha: Pihanwaigu’ festival features a procession with traditional weapons and ceremonial armour, followed by a ritual believed to protect households from illness.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/deepa-nepali-spends-dashain-on-the-streets-demanding-caste-justiceThe activist spent Dashain at Maitighar Mandala, demanding action against caste-based discrimination and the exclusion of Dalits from rented accommodation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/a-nepali-among-eight-injured-in-dammam-airport-attackThe airport attack came hours after falling debris from a drone intercepted by Saudi air defences near a processing facility at Aramco’s Shaybah oil field killed a Nepali and a Filipino worker and injured two others.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/22/what-is-php-and-why-are-security-flaws-putting-european-government-websites-at-riskTwo critical flaws could let hackers take control of vulnerable servers, prompting warnings to patch systems or take websites offline.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/10/22/scrub-typhus-death-toll-reaches-ten-in-salyanThe district has recorded 817 infections, with Darma Rural Municipality reporting the highest number of cases.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/22/kathmandu-to-host-cricket-world-cup-qualifier-play-off-in-decemberEight teams will compete for four places in the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, with Nepal, the UAE, Namibia and Canada among the participants.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/10/22/two-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-arghakhanchiThe motorcycle crashed in Bhumikasthan Municipality-2 on Wednesday night, killing the father and son at the scene.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/22/icc-recognises-nepal-premier-league-matches-as-list-a-t20-fixturesThe recognition means performances in the October 26-November 21 tournament will count towards official T20 statistics.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/22/putin-agrees-to-resume-3-way-peace-talks-with-ukraine-and-usThe Kremlin says the next round of US-mediated talks could begin in November, but Moscow and Kyiv remain far apart on territorial concessions, security guarantees and the terms of a peace deal.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/10/22/after-nepal-s-recent-disaster-it-wants-to-test-whether-cop31-can-deliver-climate-justiceNepal has made an emergency appeal to the UN’s loss-and-damage fund, which has yet to disburse any money. Meanwhile, families wait for relief, and the country takes on more loans to rebuild.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/nepali-worker-killed-in-drone-attack-on-saudi-aramco-oil-fieldA Filipino national was also killed, while a Pakistani and an Indian worker were injured, Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry says.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/10/21/dashain-just-isn-t-the-same-in-this-village-anymoreIn Dadeldhura’s Kafali, families have dwindled from 17 to six as people leave in search of better services and livelihoods, leaving behind empty homes and fading festival traditions.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/21/nepal-to-host-15-matches-at-2027-under-19-women-s-t20-world-cupThe 16-team tournament will run for 17 days, with Kathmandu hosting Nepal’s group-stage matches against Ireland, India and West Indies.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/21/how-cheap-chinese-antibiotics-threaten-europe-s-last-major-penicillin-plantCheap Chinese supplies threaten Europe’s last penicillin plant, raising fears of drug shortages and dependence on imports.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/21/foreign-tourists-join-dashain-celebrations-in-thamelVisitors at a Kathmandu hotel receive tika and jamara on Bijaya Dashami, embracing one of Nepal’s biggest festivals and its cultural traditions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/21/five-detained-for-allegedly-allowing-nepalis-to-gamble-at-parsa-casinoNepali law bars citizens from entering casinos and gambling, but police say the facility was allowing them to do so.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/21/even-on-dashain-some-nepalis-leave-their-families-behind-in-search-of-a-better-future-abroadAfter celebrating the festival with loved ones, migrant workers head to the airport with tika and jamara on their foreheads, bound for jobs and opportunities overseas.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/21/former-president-bidya-devi-bhandari-to-leave-for-china-on-thursdayHer trip to a global governance forum will be her first overseas visit since her nomination as a senior CPN-UML leader.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/21/trump-administration-says-it-has-revoked-over-300-000-visasThe latest figure marks a sharp rise in visa cancellations as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, drawing criticism over due process, free speech and alleged racial profiling.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/21/president-paudel-receives-dashain-tika-at-sheetal-niwasRamchandra Paudel received tika, jamara and religious offerings from his priest at 10:26am before blessing his wife and other family members.