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/2026/09/27/heavy-rain-kills-at-least-17-across-western-nepalAt least 1,451 people have been displaced. Floods and landslides have completely damaged 179 houses and partially damaged 26 others, while another 270 houses are at risk, according to police.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-site Identities of the victims remain unknown as rescuers search the area after an avalanche left 14 people unaccounted for.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/27/how-did-prime-minister-shah-s-address-become-impactfulCarrying a rapper background and the style of expressing certain topics directly and clearly on social media, the 'Balen vibe' is sustained in the PM’s UNGA speech.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/27/tenzing-puts-the-sherpa-at-the-centre-of-the-everest-storyJennifer Peedom’s thrilling feature puts Tenzing Norgay’s own Everest dream at the centre of a story long dominated by Edmund Hillary—a dream that began long before the historic 1953 expedition.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/former-chief-justice-rana-released-after-police-take-him-from-homePolice cited a security threat but have yet to explain what prompted them to remove Cholendra Shumsher Rana from his Maharajgunj residence.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/floods-and-landslides-kill-12-across-nepalSeven people remain missing and more than 1,100 have been evacuated as heavy rain raises the risk of further disasters.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/27/iran-will-make-no-nuclear-concessions-iranian-official-saysIran says it will make no nuclear concessions even if the US accepts its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/14-nepalis-missing-on-himlung-after-avalanche-as-bad-weather-hampers-rescueHelicopters are on standby in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but poor weather has so far prevented rescuers from reaching the mountain.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/27/bangkok-floodwaters-recede-after-torrential-rain-as-residents-count-losses Torrential rain flooded roads and homes across Bangkok, forcing thousands into temporary shelters as authorities warned that some areas remained under water despite improving weather.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/flood-washes-away-around-80-houses-in-parbat-as-landslide-kills-one-in-palpaThe Kaligandaki river flooded the Farse settlement, while a landslide buried a house and a cattle shed in Palpa, leaving one dead and two missing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/what-we-know-and-what-we-don-t-know-about-cholendra-shumsher-rana-s-detentionRana was taken from his home at around 3am after police cited a security threat. Hours later, questions remain over whether he was arrested, detained or taken into protective custody.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/10-missing-after-avalanche-hits-himlung-himalClimbers and support staff are unaccounted for after an avalanche struck the 7,126-metre peak in Manang’s Nar Phu area.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/police-say-rana-brought-to-office-after-security-concernsAuthorities say the former chief justice was taken from his Maharajgunj residence after a security threat, but he faces no criminal case and will be released.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/relentless-rain-triggers-floods-landslides-across-nepalFloodwaters sweep away six houses in Butwal, major rivers cross danger marks in Chitwan and landslides disrupt highways and roads in several districts.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/27/how-nepali-literature-should-respond-to-political-changesContemporary Nepali literature does not overtly reflect the chaotic nature of today’s political climate. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/27/can-nepal-walk-the-talk-on-green-investmentClimate change is no longer just about emissions. It is the sum of blatant disrespect for the planet’s natural resources and their overuse. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/27/why-nepal-s-latest-disaster-needs-a-local-name-not-just-a-scientific-labelWe use words like ‘tsunami’ and ‘monsoon’ to honour the communities who know these disasters best. It’s time for Nepal to do the same. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/27/deuba-faction-moves-ahead-with-parallel-congress-conventionDeuba’s camp will begin its ward conventions on October 1 and hold a central convention in December as the Supreme Court review of the leadership dispute remains pending.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/khanal-meets-uae-counterpart-thanks-abu-dhabi-for-25m-flood-aidForeign minister Shisir Khanal also holds talks with his Armenian counterpart on expanding bilateral cooperationhttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/09/27/flood-sweeps-away-bridge-linking-syangja-and-gulmiThe bridge over the Kaligandaki river was washed away after four days of continuous rain caused the river to swell.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/27/iran-insists-on-diplomatic-solution-after-trump-rejects-peace-planTehran says reopening the strategic waterway depends on US acceptance of its conditions, while Washington maintains pressure on Iran as the conflict disrupts global oil flows and regional trade.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/27/nepal-s-tourism-industry-keeps-absorbing-one-crisis-after-another-and-keeps-coming-backDespite the pandemic, political unrest and natural disasters, Nepal’s tourism industry has endured, with visitors returning after each shock. But is that resilience masking the need to build a safer, more diversified tourism industry?https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/27/fiction-a-conversation-by-the-flickering-candleHe had attended the funeral. She was laid to rest. And yet, he cannot let go, unable to grasp that she is no longer here.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/police-arrest-former-chief-justice-cholendra-shumsher-ranaA senior police source confirmed that officers arrested Rana at his Maharajgunj residence on Sunday, with further details yet to emerge.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/incessant-rains-trigger-widespread-flooding-in-tarai-disrupt-key-highway-links-across-nepal Swollen Narayani and Saptakoshi rivers submerge hundreds of homes in Nawalparasi West and Saptari, forcing rescues. Landslides and road erosion cut off vital routes, including Prithvi and BP highways.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/for-26-years-india-has-searched-passengers-at-kathmandu-airport-nepal-can-t-say-whyThe screening, which has run since the IC814 hijacking, was made public by India, including a record in its parliament, in 2000. In Kathmandu, three separate government agencies say they can’t find a clear paper trail authorising the practice.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/finance-minister-wagle-leaves-for-dohaWagle is expected to seek support for post-flood reconstruction and climate finance while advancing infrastructure projects with the multilateral lender.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/26/india-s-election-commission-orders-review-of-voter-roll-changesThe review follows reports that election commissioners questioned Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter-list changes that allegedly excluded millions of voters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/chief-ministers-to-gather-in-biratnagar-to-discuss-challenges-of-federalismThe two-day meeting will explore inter-provincial trade and investment, legal hurdles and coordination with local and federal governments.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/26/vegetable-prices-skyrocket-in-valley-as-landslides-disrupt-transportArrivals have fallen by nearly two-thirds since Thursday as highways to major vegetable-producing districts are damaged in places, leading to a steep price rises.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/as-rain-returns-flood-survivors-endure-cold-and-leaking-tents Damp weather has raised health concerns for infants and vulnerable groups as permanent resettlement plan awaits central government approval.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/09/26/dhap-dam-remains-fully-safe-says-energy-ministryThe dam’s water level has fallen by 2.38 metres after authorities began releasing water following a landslide near a saddle dam.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/26/balendra-shah-should-prepare-for-the-worstThe prime minister cannot afford to spend his first year fighting battles within the party that put him in office.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/shah-returns-from-unga-after-putting-climate-crisis-at-centre-of-nepal-s-global-pitchNepal’s prime minister highlighted the Bhotekoshi floods, climate justice and Himalayan risks at the UN General Assembly, while seeking greater international support for resilience and reconstruction.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/09/26/koshi-floods-inundate-157-homes-in-saptariFloodwaters entered homes in Tilathi Koiladi and Hanumannagar Kankalini, damaging food stocks and forcing residents to seek shelter on higher ground.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/09/26/a-month-on-nepal-flood-victims-remain-missing-as-hope-and-posters-fadeRelatives plastered hospital walls in Kathmandu with notices searching for loved ones swept away by the Bhotekoshi floods. With thousands still unaccounted for, many families have turned to symbolic last rites. https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/09/26/from-chief-minister-to-shopkeeper-trilochan-bhatta-embraces-ordinary-lifeAfter five years at the helm of Sudurpaschim province, Bhatta has returned to a modest routine behind a grocery shop counter.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/26/thai-capital-bangkok-declared-disaster-zone-amid-flooding Torrential rain floods Bangkok roads, homes and public spaces, prompting authorities to open shelters, deploy the army and urge residents near canals to move to higher ground.