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/2026/08/27/meta-agrees-to-pay-18-billion-to-settle-us-lawsuits-over-children-s-social-media-addictionMeta agreed over the next decade to restrict teenagers’ use of Facebook and Instagram ​to two hours a day and block all usage from midnight to 6 am, absent parental consent.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/27/thousands-chase-14-spots-for-nepal-s-fifa-u15-world-cup-squad A rare chance to represent Nepal at the global event has drawn a huge response from young footballers, exposing the sharp contrast between grassroots enthusiasm and government neglect.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/27/fast-delivery-changes-the-game-for-nepal-s-online-sellersNew platforms are targeting time-conscious consumers and small merchants with simpler ways to shop and sell. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/27/rare-honeyguide-adds-to-ilam-s-growing-birdwatching-appealThe endangered yellow-rumped bird is among 74 species recorded during a recent expedition.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-flood-kills-at-least-95-leaves-nearly-400-missing-including-foreign-touristsAn avalanche on the Chinese side of the border triggered a wall of water with no warning, sweeping through trekking routes and towns along the Bhotekoshi river in one of Nepal’s deadliest disasters in decades.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/26/strengthen-early-warning-systems-fix-cross-border-information-sharingRecurrent floods and glacial lake outbursts expose Nepal’s vulnerability and underscore the need for stronger early-warning systems and preparedness.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/26/why-nepal-s-infrastructure-keeps-getting-devoured-by-rivers-1787760582Our current systems fail because planners keep aiming for a calm middle ground that no longer exists.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/26/are-promises-to-depoliticise-universities-truly-being-fulfilledThe current VC appointment process also seems guided by political favouritism rather than merit.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/ice-avalanche-debris-lake-may-have-triggered-bhotekoshi-floodSatellite images obtained from Chinese authorities show the blockage occurred about 20 kilometres upstream of the Miteri Bridge before a sudden surge swept downstream.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/nepal-seeks-answers-on-flash-flood-as-india-china-us-and-world-bank-offer-supportNepal says a Tibet earthquake may have triggered a glacial outburst, but officials on both sides of the border remain unable to establish the exact cause as rescue and relief efforts intensify.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/update-rasuwa-flood-death-toll-climbs-to-72-as-dozens-remain-missingPMO reports 95 deaths across seven districts, while security personnel, hydropower workers, customs staff and bank employees remain out of contact after Wednesday’s flooding.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/26/at-least-14-infants-killed-in-islamabad-hospital-fireTelevision footage showed a gutted, blackened ward with scattered equipment and smoke still ​rising.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/bhotekoshi-flood-sweeps-away-nine-bank-branches-26-staff-out-of-contactNine commercial bank branches in Rasuwa were swept away by the flood, while communication disruptions have made it difficult to contact employees working there, the Nepal Bankers’ Association said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/what-we-know-about-the-bhotekoshi-flood-so-farThe death toll has climbed to 22, nearly 400 remain missing and 88 have been rescued. Inclement weather and disruptions in communication have hampered search-and-rescue efforts.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/26/rasuwa-floods-weigh-on-nepal-s-stock-market-as-hydropower-insurers-slideThe NEPSE index fell 35.92 points, or 1.38 percent, as shares of hydropower and non-life insurance companies came under heavy selling pressure following reports of flood damage to projects in Rasuwa.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/update-rasuwa-flood-death-toll-climbs-to-22-as-dozens-remain-missingSixty hydropower workers, 15 customs officials and 32 security personnel are among those still out of contact as bad weather hampers rescue flights.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/08/26/drones-deployed-to-search-for-survivors-and-assess-rasuwa-flood-damageOperators are using thermal cameras to help locate people and LiDAR technology to assess damage as damaged roads and communications hamper access to affected areas.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/government-orders-free-treatment-emergency-aid-for-rasuwa-flood-victimsCabinet orders rescue and relief, financial aid for families of those killed and restoration of roads, power and telecoms, while seeking assistance from China and India.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/26/nearly-400-kailash-bound-pilgrims-out-of-contact-after-rasuwa-flash-floodPilgrims, mostly Indian, including 93 Nepalis, were preparing to cross into Tibet on Wednesday when a flash flood swept away roads and infrastructure in Rasuwa.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/08/26/in-photos-bhotekoshi-flood-leaves-a-trail-of-destructionThe flood swept through Timure, Syabrubesi and other downstream areas on Wednesday morning, leaving at least seven dead.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/scientists-suspect-ice-avalanche-triggered-bhotekoshi-floodAn initial assessment suggests an avalanche blocked the Lhende river, while authorities investigate whether a glacial lake also burst.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/seven-confirmed-dead-in-rasuwa-floodAt least 25 people have been rescued as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Nepali Army spokesperson.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/25/until-death-inside-nepal-s-harshest-punishmentNepal has no death penalty. Instead, it has life imprisonment until death — a sentence with no release date.An investigation by Kantipur shows who receives this sentence, how it is applied, and what justice means for victims, prisoners, and the state.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/flood-leaves-nuwakot-villages-devastated-families-searching-for-loved-onesHomes and bridges have been swept away, while some residents have watched helplessly as family members were carried away by the flood, and many others remain missing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/floods-wash-away-42-km-road-linking-nuwakot-to-china-borderThe destruction has cut a key trade route to the China border, with several bridges swept away and damage assessments still underway.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/bhotekoshi-flood-what-we-know-what-remains-unclearA flash flood from Tibet has caused widespread damage in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, with security personnel missing and the full extent of the casualties and destruction still unknown.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/prime-minister-shah-orders-rescue-and-relief-push-after-deadly-rasuwa-floodNepal mobilises security forces, medical teams and helicopters as authorities evacuate downstream communities after a sudden flood struck Syabrubesi and surrounding areas.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/26/major-flood-damages-syabrubesi-hydropower-projects-in-rasuwa A sudden surge in the Bhotekoshi river has damaged settlements and infrastructure in Timure and Syabrubesi, with authorities warning of rising water levels and possible flooding downstream along the Trishuli river.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/26/sagar-dhakal-is-out-of-nepal-s-squad-but-not-out-of-the-fightAfter a surprise appearance at the 2024 T20 World Cup, the left-arm spinner is battling back from a wrist injury, banking on domestic form to reclaim his national spot.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/26/china-india-hold-border-talks-agree-to-continue-search-for-boundary-settlementThe talks come as Beijing and New Delhi seek to stabilise ties after the deadly 2020 border clash and a four-year military standoff, with both sides agreeing to maintain dialogue and hold the next round of negotiations in India in 2027.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/26/movie-review-masterni-answers-the-mystery-but-forgets-the-suspenseThe film has an intriguing premise and an unconventional narrative, but its reliance on exposition keeps it from developing genuine anticipation.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/26/how-abiral-pratap-adhikary-finds-comfort-and-perspective-onlineThe Kathmandu-based actor, takes us through the videos, podcasts and creators that make up his online watchlist.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/25/essential-vaccines-are-running-out-in-nepal-it-s-time-to-actCritical shortages of basic vaccines and acute therapies during peak disease seasons highlight urgency of the matter.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/25/towards-a-pax-sinica-in-south-asiaNew Delhi seems to have reluctantly accepted that it needs to normalise relations with China to navigate the uncertainties of a world left behind by a receding Pax Americana.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/25/indoor-mould-is-a-public-health-issue-requiring-attentionMould slowly poisons the air in our homes and builds up in our bodies over years of chronic exposure.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/25/sugar-stocks-were-said-to-be-sufficient-prices-are-now-surgingNepal’s sugar stocks, once described as sufficient to meet demand for six months, are now under pressure as prices rise and the festive season approaches.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/25/nepal-us-plan-high-level-visits-and-other-engagements-next-yearAfter 80 years, Nepal seeks to foster its US partnership on three strategic pillars—digital transformation, clean energy and widespread human capital.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/08/25/kiran-thapa-magar-wins-confidence-vote-in-bagmatiThe chief minister secured 57 votes in a provincial assembly session attended by 58 lawmakers, with opposition parties staying away from the vote.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/25/ddc-moves-to-put-dolpa-s-yak-cheese-on-the-marketA new plant in Jagadulla could alone produce up to 30 tonnes a year, while farmers hope a guaranteed market will revive commercial yak and chauri farming across the district.https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2026/08/25/note-from-group-editorial-directorWe are making two changes, and we want to explain both plainly.