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/cricket/2026/10/26/prime-minister-balendra-shah-to-attend-npl-opening-wishes-tournament-successThe third edition of the Nepal Premier League begins Monday in Kirtipur, with international stars and a growing commercial footprint raising expectations for the T20 tournament.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/26/nepal-to-expand-flood-warning-systems-across-six-river-basinsA new white paper outlines plans to lower water levels in four high-risk glacial lakes and strengthen disaster preparedness as climate change intensifies risks in the Himalayas.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/10/26/can-a-cricket-league-comfort-a-country-in-mourningNepal Premier League cannot rebuild Rasuwa, but it can give a grieving nation somewhere to gather.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/26/lula-brazil-s-iconic-working-class-president-wins-historic-fourth-term-in-dramatic-comebackThe 80-year-old leftist defied polling expectations and a regional shift to the right, but a deeply conservative Congress and mounting economic pressures threaten to complicate his next term.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/26/fiction-park-a-rehearsal-for-powerA student election offers a glimpse of how Nepal’s next generation of politicians learns the ways of power.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/26/public-medical-colleges-add-seats-as-entrance-exams-begin-on-saturdayThe Medical Education Commission has added 418 seats for the upcoming academic year, including 50 MBBS places in Geta. Medical reforms campaigner Dr Govinda KC has challenged the decision over concerns about infrastructure and staffing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/26/career-judges-lose-ground-as-lawyers-gain-sway-in-nepal-s-judiciaryRecent appointments have renewed debate over merit, experience and political influence. Career judges are absent from the Supreme Court and their share of High Court judges is declining.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/25/npl-set-to-kick-off-with-bigger-stars-and-rs1-5-billion-in-sightThe third season brings bigger international stars, a new DRS system, and increased prize money as the T20 franchise league expands its commercial ambitions.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/25/in-the-buddha-s-birthplace-a-famous-nun-s-appointment-draws-fireProtesters want Ani Choying Drolma’s selection as head of Lumbini’s development trust annulled over questions about her money and her citizenship. She says every question has been answered. The record is less certain.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/25/four-ways-us-foreign-policy-could-change-if-democrats-win-in-novemberTrump has also ​withheld or cancelled billions of dollars in foreign aid approved by Congress. Many Democrats have been angered by the cuts and say they will try to restore ​funding.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/10/25/three-dead-three-missing-in-motorboat-accident-in-eastern-nepalThe boat was carrying 15 passengers and its operator from Bhojpur to Chatara when it crashed in Dhankuta district on Sunday afternoon, reportedly after its brakes failed.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/10/25/kathmandu-police-spokesperson-says-security-arrangements-for-this-npl-will-be-stronger-and-more-dependableSuperintendent of Police Dan Bahadur Thapa explains the security plan, the technology behind it and the police’s fight against illegal betting.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/25/rsp-panel-to-examine-audio-as-khagendra-sunar-denies-allegations-of-violence-against-womanThe lawmaker has alleged a conspiracy against him, prompting the party’s disciplinary committee to seek further evidence and consider technical analysis of the recording attributed to him.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/10/25/bay-of-bengal-cyclone-to-bring-rain-and-snow-to-nepal-from-thursday-nightThe weather system is expected to affect much of Nepal through Saturday, raising concerns for farmers preparing to harvest paddy and trekkers heading to the Himalayas. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/25/why-past-struggles-alone-no-longer-appeal-to-the-madheshi-youth-todayReviving Madheshi sub-nationalism and showing its economic potential may be the greatest service ageing leaders can give Madhesh. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/25/how-ukraine-s-strikes-on-russian-energy-sites-deepened-the-rift-with-trumpDiesel prices have hit record highs since the US and Israel launched a ​war against Iran in February, and global energy costs spiked.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/25/npl-season-3-winner-to-get-rs15-millionCAN expects the tournament’s gross revenue to reach Rs1.5 billion, driven by sponsorships, ticket sales and broadcasting.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/25/chitwan-farmers-face-a-race-against-rain-and-wild-elephantsRain forecasts are delaying the harvest in Madi, but waiting leaves ripe paddy vulnerable to elephant raids.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/25/tourism-resumes-in-manaslu-after-budhi-gandaki-floodsA total of 116 tourists entered the Manaslu Conservation Area in a week after flood damage disrupted trekking routes, but access to the Tsum Valley remains blocked.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/25/who-pays-for-nepal-s-informal-workers-securityNearly nine in ten Nepali workers are informal, yet the system built to protect them barely reaches them. Registration alone won’t fix that.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/25/can-police-make-you-unlock-your-phoneSeizing a device, searching it and demanding its password are three different acts. Nepal’s laws and police procedures should treat them that way.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/25/nepal-resumes-power-exports-to-bangladesh-after-flood-disruptionNepal has restarted its 40MW electricity supply through India’s transmission network, using Solu Khola and Kabeli B1 to replace the flood-damaged Trishuli and Chilime hydropower plants.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/10/25/from-induction-cookers-to-bank-records-nepalis-find-ways-to-use-aiA municipal official uses ChatGPT to handle household and office tasks, a ride-hailing driver creates social media videos, and a bank employee cuts hours off data checks with AI tools.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/25/violence-flares-in-paris-after-largely-peaceful-protests-across-franceDespite largely peaceful rallies against rising living costs and inequality, clashes erupted in Paris and other French cities, prompting a massive security deployment.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/25/will-nepal-s-lights-stay-on-at-7pm-in-the-winterThe Bhotekoshi flood and the Kaligandaki landslides exposed a grid that depends on a few valleys and on river flow. Winter evenings, when demand peaks and India’s imports stop, will show how much of Nepal’s power is dependable.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/25/inside-the-colourful-world-of-durga-pujaPhotojournalist Bikas Rauniar captures the elaborate pandals and artistic displays that define the festival in Kolkata and Guwahati.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/25/sudurpaschim-spends-millions-to-fight-child-marriage-yet-the-practice-persistsThe province has spent Rs12.87 million on prevention programmes in five years, but has never assessed their impact.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/10/25/php2shell-security-flaw-forces-thousands-of-nepali-websites-offlineGovernment portals, Nepal Rastra Bank’s website and some digital services have been suspended as a precaution after two critical vulnerabilities were discovered in PHP.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/25/npl-returns-with-bigger-ambitions-and-global-recognitionThe third season begins in Kirtipur on Monday with ICC recognition, DRS technology and greater scope for international players.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/10/24/houthi-attacks-raise-safety-fears-among-nepali-workers-in-saudi-arabiaAround 400,000 Nepalis work in Saudi Arabia. Recent attacks have raised fresh concerns about their safety as workers call for better protection and emergency arrangements.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/24/legal-ground-needed-after-nepal-opens-letters-of-intent-for-private-sector-in-cross-border-power-tradeThe energy ministry has initiated the process of amending the Electricity Act, with a bill forwarded to the law ministry.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/10/24/php-foundation-under-funded-with-one-full-time-staff-member-director-saysArtificial intelligence has proved both a help and a burden to the foundation. https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/10/24/two-japanese-climbers-found-dead-on-gangapurnaHidesuke Taneishi, 40, and Tetsu Hashimoto, 25, went missing at around 7,050 metres while climbing the 7,455-metre peak in Manang.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/24/nepali-congress-falls-short-of-one-third-women-s-quota-in-central-committeeAll 69 women elected to the central committee won reserved or inclusion-category seats, leaving party president Gagan Thapa to nominate at least 30 more to meet the requirement.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/10/24/bay-of-bengal-cyclone-could-bring-rain-snow-to-nepal-next-weekThe weather system may affect Nepal from October 28 to November 1, prompting warnings for farmers to protect paddy crops and trekkers to exercise caution in the high Himalayas.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/24/a-look-at-the-prithvi-highway-as-dashain-draws-to-a-closeVehicles carry people returning to Kathmandu after the Dashain break, while others travel to visit relatives after receiving tika and blessings. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/24/bhandari-calls-for-long-term-climate-support-for-vulnerable-countriesNepal’s former president Bidya Devi Bhandari urges Himalayan nations to cooperate on glacier monitoring and disaster preparedness, while calling for long-term international support for climate-vulnerable countries.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/24/sherfane-rutherford-joins-sudurpaschim-royals-for-third-npl-seasonWest Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford joins Sudurpaschim Royals after scoring 291 runs for Gujarat Titans in the 2025 IPL, while Bangladesh all-rounder Shamim Hossain signs for Lumbini Lions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/24/seven-killed-as-gunmen-open-fire-at-church-in-jordan-in-terrorist-attack-authorities-sayAuthorities blame extremists for the shooting during a funeral at a church in Karak, which also left 40 people wounded.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/24/modern-night-bus-service-begins-between-jajarkot-and-kathmanduSix buses are operating on the route, with fares set at Rs3,500 against the government rate of Rs4,066.