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/2025/12/16/government-says-firm-on-poll-schedule-while-parties-urge-delayCongress leader calls for phased or April polls to allow preparation time and ensure Himalayan voters can participate.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/16/flush-season-brings-relief-to-dairies-as-farmer-dues-largely-clearedDDC and private processors say payments are largely up to date this winter, though weak demand and high prices continue to weigh on milk consumption.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/16/uml-leadership-vote-postponed-to-wednesday-morning-after-e-voting-glitchPolling at the party’s national convention delayed due to problems in entering candidates’ names into electronic voting machines.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/16/nepal-s-support-system-fails-women-survivors-of-psychological-abuseLimited counselling and psychological support leave survivors vulnerable to mental disorders, trauma and long-term emotional distress.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/16/buddha-era-structures-coins-unearthed-in-panditpur-nawalparasi-westLack of funds has stalled plans to acquire 40 hectares needed to preserve the 6th century BCE archaeological remains.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/16/ciaa-files-graft-case-against-caan-manager-binesh-munankarmiThe anti-graft body says Munankarki amassed over Rs25 million worth of illegal properties.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/16/chinese-court-sentences-27-people-for-smuggling-antimony-ingotsIn April, Hong Kong authorities said they had seized a cargo of antimony ingots. No arrests were announced at the time.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/16/uml-leadership-vote-delayed-counting-likely-to-run-lateEvening start and lengthy electronic voting process expected to stretch polling beyond 10 hours at party convention.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/16/nepse-extends-gains-with-18-37-point-riseBenchmark index closes at 2,619.99 as most sectors advance, though turnover declines on Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/16/iraq-remains-off-limits-to-nepali-workers-despite-thousands-living-thereNearly 30,000 Nepalis, mostly women, continue working in Iraq, despite the government maintaining its labour ban.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/16/jimmy-lai-remains-beacon-of-hong-kong-press-freedom-say-ex-colleagues-awaiting-his-sentencingThese staffers pleaded guilty and will be sentenced alongside Lai following mitigation hearings in mid-January.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/16/harsal-pathak-appointed-national-women-s-cricket-team-coachThe women’s team will compete in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier on home ground next month.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/16/jsp-n-lawmaker-set-to-be-elected-madhesh-assembly-speakerProvincial Assembly to publish election schedule Wednesday; JSP-N set to nominate Ram Ashish Yadav.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/16/smuggled-chinese-goods-seized-in-sindhupalchokArmed police intercept mini tipper carrying groceries without bills or customs clearance.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/16/bondi-gunmen-were-inspired-by-islamic-state-had-travelled-to-the-philippines-australia-police-sayIslamic state-linked networks are known to operate in the Philippines and have wielded some influence in the south of the country. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/16/ilam-flood-victims-still-await-promised-relief-struggle-in-temporary-sheltersAs many as 34 families displaced; tarpaulins offer little protection against winter.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/16/trump-sues-the-bbc-for-defamation-over-editing-of-january-6-speech-seeks-up-to-10-billion-in-damagesTrump’s lawsuit alleges the BBC defamed him and violated a Florida law that bars deceptive and unfair trade practices. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/16/election-to-elect-new-uml-leadership-todayPolling scheduled from 1pm to 7pm as Oli and Pokhrel vie for party chair amid internal rifts.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/16/today-s-weather-december-16-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2025/12/16/struggle-against-censorship-in-nepali-cinemaUnless our institutions respect artistic freedom, neither Nepali cinema nor our democracy can grow to its full potential.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/16/young-rhinos-suffer-straight-defeat-in-u19-asia-cupNepal, who now have no chance of progressing further, play Afghanistan in their last match of the tournament on Wednesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/16/nepal-begins-national-tiger-census-todayAim is not only to count big cats but also to understand habitat quality, prey availability and human pressures, official says.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/16/disquiet-in-oli-camp-ahead-of-uml-leadership-voteUML chief KP Sharma Oli and senior vice-chair Ishwar Pokhrel have fielded rival panels for top party posts.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/15/oli-s-conventionDelegates must think of their and their party’s long-term future when they vote for a new leader today.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/15/pakistan-s-overdue-apology-to-bangladesh2025 is perhaps the most opportune moment for Pakistan to apologise to Bangladesh.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/15/what-s-wrong-with-nepal-s-banksNepal’s banking sector is trapped in a cycle of mediocrity that erodes state's economic potential. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/15/nepal-inflation-drops-to-1-percent-as-demand-stagnatesEconomists warn that Nepal’s economy has slowed significantly over the past few years, with little policy intervention to stimulate growth.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/15/purvodaya-perspectives-2025-focuses-on-indo-pacific-connectivityConference in Bhubaneswar discusses infrastructure, trade and energy cooperation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/15/government-names-team-for-talks-with-durga-prasainOfficials say his most demands are unrealistic but could address some, may offer Rs100,000 relief to cooperative victims.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/15/kmc-resuming-vehicle-emission-testing-next-weekWith no rains in winter, air quality in the Valley is worsening in the Valley, and reaches very unhealthy levels in the morning.https://kathmandupost.com/gen-z-view/2025/12/15/vast-majority-of-ukrainians-reject-major-peace-concessions-poll-findsUkraine has sought to push back on an original US-backed plan it and its European allies saw as favourable to Moscow.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/15/probe-commission-records-nepali-army-chief-s-statement-on-gen-z-protestsFive Nepali Army officials questioned as investigation into September uprising continues.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/15/oli-pokhrel-file-candidacies-for-uml-chair-as-election-process-beginsTwo rival panels take shape at the party’s 11th general convention in Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/15/nepse-rebounds-by-6-74-points-after-three-day-losing-streakBenchmark index closes at 2,601.61 despite a fall in turnover on Monday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/15/cib-recommends-prosecution-over-durbarmarg-land-leasePolice report on the 30-year lease of Nepal Trust land cites fraud, procedural lapses and bid manipulation, proposing action against former officials.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/15/russia-seeks-230-billion-in-damages-from-euroclear-over-seized-assetsRussia’s central bank said on December 12 that EU plans to use its assets were illegal and it reserved the right to employ all available means to protect its interests.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2025/12/15/nepali-woman-killed-after-being-hit-by-car-in-californiaThe woman died at the scene of crash.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/15/germany-to-offer-refuge-to-two-freed-belarus-opposition-leadersKalesnikava and Babaryka were among 123 political detainees released by President Alexander Lukashenko after negotiations with a US envoy led to a partial lifting of US sanctions on Belarusian exports.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/15/congress-mourns-death-of-amod-prasad-upadhyay The party announces three days of mourning, with flags to be flown at half-mast at all offices.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2025/12/15/two-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-in-rupandehiMotorcycle hits stationary Indian truck on Bhairahawa–Parasi road.