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/weather/2026/10/29/rain-expected-across-nepal-on-thursday-as-cyclone-weakensThe system is forecast to bring rain from Thursday afternoon, with heavy downpours possible overnight and on Friday.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/29/israel-s-vote-prolongs-middle-east-instabilityThe election leaves Netanyahu’s path to power uncertain but keeps the risk of further escalation with Iran alive, unsettling oil markets.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/29/nepal-government-s-film-grant-scheme-gets-mixed-reviewsThe government aims to promote films that highlight the country’s culture, history and tourism. Filmmakers welcome the move but criticise the 21-day deadline.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/29/sudurpaschim-royals-bounce-backThe Royals, which lost their first match against Lumbini Lions, handed Pokhara Avengers a six-wicket defeat on Wednesday.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/29/pakistan-s-last-minute-noc-demand-hits-npl-franchises-hardA sudden $25,000 fee requirement from the Pakistan Cricket Board forces NPL teams to scramble for emergency replacements, dampening global appeal and leaving fans disappointed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/29/driving-licence-applicants-in-kathmandu-face-week-long-waits-for-trialsServer outages and excessive fees have added to applicants’ woes. Legal hurdles have delayed plans for new centres.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/29/ani-choying-s-new-role-brings-old-controversies-to-the-foreThe government has appointed the Buddhist nun and singer to lead the Lumbini Development Trust despite unresolved questions over her citizenship and a money-laundering investigation dating back to 2018.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/29/constitutional-bench-in-limbo-as-supreme-court-struggles-over-formation-amid-disagreements-and-boycottsWhen Chief Justice Sharma formed the bench on October 7, Justice Phuyal refused to sit, leading to the suspension of proceedings.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/10/28/nepal-needs-meaningful-actions-to-end-child-marriage-by-2030Nepal’s progress remains uneven, with poverty leaving girls in disadvantaged households more vulnerable. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/28/why-investing-in-care-is-key-to-our-shared-futureCare workers, most of them women, deserve recognition, decent work and social protection.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/28/what-a-regional-climate-agreement-for-the-himalayas-should-containPrime Minister Shah’s proposed Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism is a welcome start. A regional legal agreement among Nepal, India and China would give it a foundation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/28/members-push-to-revive-saarc-but-india-holds-firm-1793201957Twelve years since the last summit, the bloc remains paralysed by deep-seated rivalry between India and Pakistan, and the requirement for unanimous consent among its eight members.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/28/small-countries-must-defend-multilateral-trade-system-says-wto-chiefNgozi Okonjo-Iweala urges developing economies, including Nepal, to push for reforms and use WTO tools to help local businesses access global markets.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/10/28/dashain-exodus-triggers-donor-drought-blood-banks-run-dryDaily demand exceeds 400 pints, but collections have fallen to around 20. Patients needing urgent surgery are among the hardest hit.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/28/dipendra-singh-airee-s-half-century-earns-sudurpaschim-first-npl-winThe Royals chase down Pokhara Avengers’ 145 for a six-wicket victory, reaching their target with 19 balls to spare at the TU International Cricket Ground.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/28/pokhara-set-sudurpaschim-a-target-of-146-in-nplArjun Gharti’s unbeaten 40 helps Pokhara Avengers post 145-7, while Anil Kharel takes three wickets for Sudurpaschim Royals.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/at-least-30-people-killed-in-spain-when-two-high-speed-trains-collideSeveral carriages derailed in the collision near Toledo, the second fatal train accident on the Madrid-Andalusia line in nine months. The cause of the crash remains unclear.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/28/sudurpaschim-elect-to-field-against-pokhara-in-nplCaptain Dipendra Singh Airee wins the toss and sends Pokhara Avengers in to bat at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/28/tihar-s-electric-glow-threatens-bhaktapur-s-clay-lamp-traditionPrajapati potters say falling demand for traditional oil lamps is putting their generations-old craft at risk.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/how-teachers-are-remaking-classrooms-for-the-ai-ageSchool systems remain divided over AI, leaving many teachers to navigate the transition largely on their own.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/norway-s-premier-says-call-with-putin-was-effort-to-present-european-viewsThe ​90-minute call came ahead of what are expected to be the first face-to-face talks since February between Ukrainian and Russian officials, in Abu ​Dhabi next month. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/28/sudurpaschim-seek-first-win-as-pokhara-begin-npl-campaignRunners-up in the first two editions, Sudurpaschim face a Pokhara side yet to reach the playoffs as the latter open their third Nepal Premier League campaign.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/three-killed-thousands-evacuated-as-cyclone-arnab-hits-eastern-indiaMore than 180,000 people were evacuated in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha ahead of landfall, as heavy rain and strong winds damaged homes, destroyed crops and disrupted power supplies.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/28/insurers-have-paid-just-4-percent-of-bhotekoshi-flood-claimsPayouts total Rs821.39 million against Rs20.9 billion in claims nearly two months after the disaster, with the final bill expected to rise.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/partial-count-leaves-netanyahu-and-eisenkot-short-of-a-majorityProjections with half the votes counted put Netanyahu’s bloc on 55 seats and the opposition on 49, with Palestinian parties potentially holding the key to coalition talks.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/28/tourists-urged-to-avoid-high-himalayas-as-bad-weather-loomsHeavy rain, snowfall and possible avalanches are forecast from October 28 to November 1, prompting officials to warn trekkers and mountaineers.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/10/28/dasharath-chand-university-of-health-sciences-gets-90-seats-across-four-medical-programmes The approval includes 50 MBBS places, clearing the way for medical education to begin at the university in Sudurpashchim this academic year.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/flavio-bolsonaro-and-family-to-receive-us-visas-after-leaving-brazil-state-department-saysHis departure came after he missed a court deadline to surrender his passports in a money-laundering probe, threatening to further strain ties between Washington and Brasília.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/28/pokhara-avengers-sign-sri-lankan-wicketkeeper-batter-sadeera-samarawickramaThe 31-year-old joins the franchise ahead of Wednesday’s NPL opener against Sudurpaschim Royals, becoming its sixth overseas signing.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/28/a-228-metre-leap-above-nepal-s-kaligandaki-gorgeThe suspension bridge linking Kushma and Balewa has become a popular destination for adventure seekers, drawing hundreds of visitors a day to try bungee jumping or watch others take the plunge.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/28/could-rahul-yadav-be-nepali-cricket-s-next-big-thingA wicket with his first NPL delivery and a miserly four-over spell have put the 17-year-old in the spotlight.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/28/users-turn-to-nepal-telecom-as-private-isps-raise-internet-pricesThe state-owned provider’s discounted annual 30 Mbps fibre package has drawn a surge of interest, but customers have raised concerns about delays, service quality and outdated routers.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/28/pokhara-avengers-seek-first-win-over-sudurpaschim-royalsPokhara have lost to the Royals in both previous NPL editions, while the two-time finalists are looking to bounce back from an opening-match defeat.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/israeli-exit-polls-show-deadlock-point-to-setback-for-netanyahuExit polls put Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition neck and neck, with neither securing a parliamentary majority, setting the stage for protracted coalition talks after Israel’s first election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/28/cyclone-arnab-begins-making-landfall-in-india-s-andhra-pradesh-stateThousands were evacuated and transport services disrupted ahead of the cyclone, which was forecast to bring winds of up to 150 kph and a storm surge of up to 2.5 metres.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/28/why-nepali-film-sequels-are-struggling-at-the-box-officeFrom 12 Gaun to Jaari, recent follow-ups have failed to repeat their originals’ commercial success, with critics pointing to recycled plots and an overreliance on popular names.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/28/fresh-signings-deliver-immediate-results-for-npl-franchises-amid-late-arrival-and-pcb-related-chaosFrom Hussain Talat’s match-winning bowling spell for Karnali to Chitwan’s airport-to-ground reinforcements, teams adapt swiftly to sudden changes. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/28/two-day-weekend-boosts-tourism-across-hill-stationsIntroduced as an emergency measure to curb fuel consumption following the US-Israeli war on Iran, the new weekend policy has changed Nepalis’ travel habits and revitalised the country's hospitality sector.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/28/malaysia-halts-recruitment-of-nepali-workers-amid-manpower-agency-disputeMalaysia suspended biomedical health screenings for new Nepali migrants on October 1, effectively halting calling visas after Nepal rejected Kuala Lumpur’s policy restricting recruitment to 25 primary manpower agencies.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/10/28/nepali-worker-s-death-in-saudi-arabia-leaves-family-deep-in-debtBharat Mahato’s earnings had sustained his household and financed a new home. Now his wife is left to raise four children and repay Rs1.1 million loan.