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/world/2026/09/29/us-iran-separately-talk-with-mediators-in-latest-bid-to-end-warUS and Iranian officials held separate talks with mediators as Washington and Tehran explored a renewed ceasefire effort, with further negotiations expected to focus on Iran’s seven-day proposal.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/28/welcome-tourists-back-but-build-resilient-systems-to-keep-them-safeThe Bhotekoshi flood has once again reminded us that Nepal needs a resilient tourism system to withstand major shocks.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/09/29/rain-ends-nepal-s-asian-games-cricket-campaignNepal’s quarter-final against Sri Lanka in Nagoya was abandoned without a toss, with Sri Lanka advancing under the tournament’s higher-ranking rule.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/29/proposed-media-law-sets-penalties-from-apologies-to-press-pass-suspensionSimple journalistic errors would draw corrections or apologies, but severe violations could lead to suspension of press passes and state benefits.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/29/uproar-in-nepal-parliament-over-former-chief-justice-s-unexplained-detentionGovernment yet to explain former chief justice’s detention, fuelling questions over the legal basis for the police action. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/29/all-three-major-nepal-china-crossings-hit-by-monsoon-disruptions-ahead-of-dashainFloods and landslides have halted trade through Rasuwagadhi-Kerung, Tatopani, and Korala border points. Hundreds of containers remain stranded and supplies disrupted ahead of the festive season.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/28/malaysia-weighs-raising-minimum-wage-to-rm2-000Any increase would directly benefit eligible Nepali workers employed in Malaysia. About 400,000 Nepalis work in the country.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/28/after-the-flood-the-grey-list-is-now-a-national-emergencyNepal is about to ask the world for billions, but the world is also asking whether Nepal can keep dirty money out.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/28/can-nepal-india-and-china-team-up-to-beat-glof-risksPrime Minister Balendra Shah’s call for a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at the UN offers a blueprint for change. Here is how Nepal can pioneer a three-layer system for GLOF risk intelligence and regional survival.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/28/nepal-s-broken-supply-chain-farmers-earn-less-consumers-pay-moreAgricultural goods in Nepal pass through up to seven layers of middlemen and this drives consumer prices up to seven times higher than the farmgate price, government report says.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/28/how-visual-storytelling-is-changing-the-way-nepal-experiences-cricketHead of production for the Janakpur Bolts examines how visual storytelling changes the way fans experience Nepali cricket. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/09/28/a-four-year-old-died-of-rabies-at-home-last-week-but-his-death-does-not-appear-in-government-recordsChildren are particularly vulnerable to rabies, while misconceptions about puppies can delay lifesaving treatment. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/28/rain-could-end-nepal-s-asian-games-medal-hopesWith no reserve day, Nepal will bow out if rain cancels their quarterfinal against higher-ranked Sri Lanka, a rule coach Stuart Law calls ‘brutal’ for Associate nations.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/09/28/esewa-s-new-ceo-niraj-sharma-on-staying-ahead-in-a-crowded-fintech-marketCustomer engagement, easier and safer payments, cybersecurity and financial literacy will be central to his plans for Nepal’s largest digital wallet.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/28/human-rights-commission-summons-police-chief-over-rana-detentionSSP Santosh Khadka has been asked to explain why a National Human Rights Commission team was denied access to former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana while he was in custody.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/28/trump-and-xi-s-stalemate-summit-was-a-glitzy-gift-to-chinaWhite House officials had tempered expectations before the summit, pointing ​out that the leaders would also meet at international forums in Shenzen and Miami before year end.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/28/farmers-no-longer-have-to-chase-markets-as-traders-reach-remote-villagesBetter road links and the expansion of markets into rural Achham have helped farmers increase production and household incomes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/28/opposition-demands-answers-over-rana-s-overnight-detentionOpposition lawmakers question why the former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana was taken into custody and released 12 hours later, and demand an explanation in Parliament.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/28/former-chief-justice-rana-seeks-increased-security-after-midnight-detentionRana’s request comes a day after police took him from his Maharajgunj home, citing a security threat, and held him for about 12 hours.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/28/a-month-in-tents-jajarkot-landslide-survivors-face-fresh-misery-in-the-rainTwenty-nine families displaced by a landslide in Bheri-2 have been living under tarpaulins for a month, with continuing rain forcing some to spend nights at a nearby school.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/28/are-nepali-schools-ready-for-the-ai-takeoverFrom panicked teachers to copy-pasting students, artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of education—leaving traditional pen-and-paper exams struggling to keep up. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/28/four-bodies-found-after-himlung-avalanche-12-still-missingSearch teams recovered two more bodies on Monday, while efforts continued to locate 12 workers and guides who have remained unaccounted for since Sunday’s avalanche. https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/09/28/flood-risk-eases-displaced-manang-residents-return-homeResidents who fled to forest shelters after the Marsyangdi river was partially blocked by a landslide on Sunday returned home as the river level fell and the weather cleared.https://kathmandupost.com/bhaktapur/2026/09/28/landslide-threatens-homes-in-suryabinayakThe landslide has exposed the foundations of several houses in Hariyali Tole, prompting residents to call for immediate protective measures. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/28/south-africa-reels-from-two-shootings-that-kill-27-in-one-nightTwo separate shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town left 27 people dead and 26 injured within hours, as police investigated possible turf and business disputes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/28/rescuers-search-for-14-missing-after-himlung-avalancheA rescue team has reached the base camp, while two bodies recovered from the avalanche are being flown to Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/28/taylor-swift-lands-top-trophy-at-mtv-s-video-music-awardsSwift dedicated the video of the year award for “The Fate of Ophelia” to Dolly Parton, while Madonna and Blackpink’s Lisa also took home top honours.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/28/wagle-seeks-aiib-support-for-nepal-s-disaster-recoveryFinance Minister Swarnim Wagle has sought support from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for relief and reconstruction efforts following the recent disaster in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/09/28/nepali-cinema-is-booming-so-why-is-the-industry-strugglingThe audience is there. The money is growing. But the film industry still struggles with a distribution system that favours foreign films, underpaid workers and a shortage of investment in original storytelling.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/28/dashain-sales-move-from-shopfronts-to-social-mediaRetailers are using TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to clear old stock and draw shoppers into stores.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/28/state-coercion-under-balen-government-must-stopThe state must immediately cease arbitrary detentions and restore strict adherence to due process.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/09/28/former-foreign-minister-pradip-gyawali-emphasises-the-importance-of-nepal-taking-the-lead-on-the-mountain-agendaHe argues that Nepal is well-positioned to lead the Himalayan region and proposes establishing a trilateral mechanism among Nepal, India and China, echoing Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s remarks at the UNGA.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/28/nepal-parliament-puts-lawmakers-attendance-onlineNew website allows the public to view lawmakers’ profiles, parliamentary proceedings and documents.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/28/will-flood-damaged-highways-be-travel-ready-by-dashain Road links between Lamjung-Manang, Parbat-Baglung and Myagdi-Mustang severed after rain since Saturday night.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/28/landslides-knock-358mw-offline-in-kaligandaki-corridorDamage to pylons along the Dana-Kushma section of the 220kV line has cut off 12 hydropower projects. Precautionary shutdown of projects has pushed the total generation loss to over 790MW.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/09/28/flood-took-his-home-his-old-citizenship-photo-is-denying-him-reliefJuthe Tamang is living under a tarp in Nuwakot after losing his shelter and work, but the image on his citizenship certificate has been an issue for opening a bank account, a must for receiving relief money.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/heavy-rain-kills-at-least-17-across-western-nepalAt least 1,500 people have been displaced. Floods and landslides have completely damaged 179 houses.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/27/som-bahadur-kumal-sets-national-record-in-800-metre-raceKumal clocks 1 minute 49.55 seconds at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, bettering his own national record.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/former-chief-justice-rana-s-midnight-detention-leaves-the-chain-of-authority-unexplainedPolice say they acted over a ‘security threat’, but have not identified it or explained why a crime investigation team was sent to take the former chief justice from his home.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/two-bodies-recovered-from-himlung-avalanche-siteIdentities of victims unknown. Rescuers are searching the area.