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/climate-environment/2026/11/02/construction-boom-pushes-nepal-s-mountain-settlements-into-flood-prone-areasA new study finds at least 108,500 people in Nepal are exposed to potential flooding, as hydropower development, road expansion and unplanned urbanisation increase risks in vulnerable mountain regions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/02/china-s-robot-makers-have-mastered-the-moves-now-comes-the-race-for-brainsChinese companies are shifting their focus from robot hardware to AI that can help machines learn unfamiliar tasks, adapt to their surroundings and work with less human guidance.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/02/protest-is-not-policyNepal’s protest has completed the first stage. The rest depends on what the country builds around it.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/11/02/indigenous-climate-activist-pema-wangmo-lama-on-flood-recovery-loans-and-who-gets-to-say-no-to-hydropowerLama, who recently attended the UN biodiversity talks, says post-disaster work in Nepal focuses on infrastructure rather than communities, and that safeguards for Indigenous people near hydropower projects rarely work in practice.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/02/david-warner-arrives-in-nepal-for-kathmandu-gorkhas-npl-campaignThe former Australian opener could make his debut against Karnali Yaks in the first match of the day on Monday.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/02/rsp-weighs-impeachment-what-does-it-take-to-remove-a-supreme-court-justice-in-nepalThe ruling party has tasked its parliamentary wing with taking parliamentary action over alleged misconduct in the judiciary. But what does the impeachment process involve, and does the RSP have the numbers to see it through?https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/11/02/govinda-kc-flown-to-kathmandu-as-health-deteriorates-during-hunger-strikeDoctors say the medical education reform campaigner’s blood glucose level had fallen sharply, putting his life at risk.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/02/rsp-leaders-rule-out-thapa-for-japan-ambassadorshipThe party has discussed asking him to withdraw his nomination in return for possible consideration for a diplomatic posting in another country.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/02/land-subdivision-halted-in-333-local-units-as-federal-government-plans-another-rule-changeOnly 420 local units have classified land under the 2019 law, prompting a fourth amendment to the land-use rules.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/02/nine-people-dead-in-learjet-crash-in-south-floridaThe aircraft issued a series of distress calls moments before crashing in a residential area, with severe weather reported at the time.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/02/north-korea-touts-bbq-restaurant-boom-but-sceptics-dismiss-it-as-propagandaNorth Korea has announced more than a dozen new barbecue restaurants since September, but analysts say the fanfare is aimed at projecting prosperity while food insecurity remains widespread.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/02/dashain-gone-tihar-uncertain-nepali-workers-stranded-in-saudi-arabia-as-houthi-attacks-disrupt-flights Houthi attacks have disrupted nearly half of scheduled flights from Saudi airports, leaving migrant workers without clear information as their leave runs out and exit-re-entry permits near expiry.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/11/02/the-government-should-stop-intimidating-journalists Raids on newsrooms and arrests of reporters have no place in a democracy that guarantees press freedom.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/02/sudurpaschim-royals-break-silence-on-saturday-night-delays-and-absence-from-post-match-conference Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq clarifies his squad’s stance following an hour-long administrative delay that culminated in a 35-run defeat to Biratnagar Kings.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/02/jumla-s-prized-marsi-rice-is-in-demand-but-production-is-decliningFrom village kitchens to urban hotels and international markets, demand for the indigenous rice is rising, but pest outbreaks and rising cultivation costs are adding to farmers’ woes.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/02/nationwide-micronutrients-survey-to-be-carried-out-next-month Officials had planned to postpone the regular vitamin A supplementation and deworming campaign until March next year so they could know the actual prevalence of vitamin A deficiency if the supplement is not given before the study. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/02/gagan-thapa-signals-a-more-assertive-role-for-congress-as-main-opposition President says the party will no longer just issue statements over government actions; it would make a more concerted effort in favour of press freedom, judicial independence and the economy.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/02/sudurpaschim-showers-state-funds-on-temples-skimps-on-free-medicinesThe provincial government has allocated funds for 921 temples, while public health facilities face a severe shortage of funds to buy essential medicines.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/02/many-children-of-nepal-s-maoist-war-are-done-with-politicsTwo decades after the insurgency ended, the children of Nepal’s Maoist fighters are building careers in IT, fashion and insurance. A few still carry the cause.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/02/janakpur-register-second-win-in-three-gamesTrit Raj Das’s 61 helps Janakpur defend a modest 147-run total as Pokhara fall nine runs short and suffer their second defeat of the season.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/01/janakpur-bolts-beat-pokhara-avengers-by-nine-runs-for-second-straight-winTrit Raj Das’s half-century helped Janakpur defend a target of 148, while Moeen Ali took three wickets as Pokhara suffered their second consecutive defeat.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/11/01/rosha-phuyel-s-devotion-to-bhajans-is-finding-new-admirersMany listeners discovered the teenager’s mellifluous voice through her recent rendition of the classic bhajan ‘Jai Ambe’. But she has been at it for some time—and is in it for the long haul.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/11/01/janakpur-bolts-set-pokhara-avengers-a-target-of-148Tritraj Das top-scored with 61 as Janakpur posted 147 for six in their 20 overs.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/01/bangladesh-forms-wage-board-as-garment-protests-turn-violentBangladesh’s ready-made garment industry, the world’s largest after China, contributes about 10 percent of gross domestic product and is the backbone of ​the economy.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/01/thousands-join-indian-opposition-protest-demanding-poll-chief-s-resignationLed by Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi, Sunday’s protesters say the controversial revision benefits Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya ​Janata Party.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/11/01/janakpur-bolts-and-pokhara-avengers-meet-as-npl-returns-to-actionWith clear weather and the wet outfield now dry, Sunday’s match at TU International Cricket Ground is expected to start on schedule after rain disrupted Saturday’s fixtures.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/01/supreme-court-orders-government-to-regulate-cannabis-cultivation-for-medicinal-and-industrial-useThe court has given the government three months to introduce regulations, licensing requirements and monitoring mechanisms for controlled commercial cultivation, while calling for wider consultations on recreational use.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/11/01/kathmandu-film-festival-screening-new-titles-and-restored-classicsThe three-day festival features 38 films from 14 countries, alongside heritage events, masterclasses and discussions on the future of cinema.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/11/01/young-trekker-found-dead-near-badimalikaThe 20-year-old from Kanchanpur was found near Triveni Patan after snowfall and freezing temperatures hit the areahttps://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/11/01/four-nepali-americans-seek-seats-in-three-us-state-legislaturesThe four Democratic candidates are running in Maryland, New Hampshire and New York in the November 3 midterm elections.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/11/01/eight-inmates-escape-dolpa-prison-through-tunnel-dug-beneath-compoundThe escape, three days after a new duty in-charge was assigned, has raised questions about prison security and surveillance. Five of the escapees were serving sentences for rape cases, and three were involved in theft cases.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/11/01/eight-injured-in-fire-at-steel-factory-in-bankeAn electrical short circuit in three furnaces triggered the blaze at Ambe Steels in Janaki Rural Municipality. Two of the injured have been referred to Lucknow for further treatment.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/01/indian-authorities-tighten-security-ahead-of-big-opposition-march-in-delhiPolice deploy riot-control units and announce traffic diversions as Rahul Gandhi leads a protest demanding the election chief’s resignation over controversial voter-list revisions.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/11/01/army-helicopter-to-rescue-six-indian-tourists-stranded-by-snow-in-dolpaThe tourists are stranded in Danigad of Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality as several days of heavy snowfall disrupt life in the high Himalayan region.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/01/bad-weather-disrupts-flights-at-several-airports-two-international-flights-divertedBharatpur, Surkhet and Bhairahawa airports remain closed, while poor visibility and low cloud cover affect operations at Kathmandu airport.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/11/01/parsa-stakeholders-agree-on-joint-efforts-to-clean-up-polluted-sirsiya-river Industries along the Parsa-Bara industrial corridor will be barred from discharging untreated wastewater into the river and required to operate treatment plants around the clock.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/01/nepali-players-take-the-lead-in-npl-s-player-of-the-match-awardsAfter two seasons of an even split, Nepali cricketers have edged ahead of overseas players, winning 38 of the 70 awards handed out so far.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/01/bangladesh-to-form-wage-board-after-garment-protests-shut-factories Workers are demanding a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, more than double the current rate, as factory closures and clashes with police disrupt production in the country’s biggest export industry.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/01/bankers-fear-loan-misuse-ruling-could-shake-confidence-in-lending With excess liquidity, historically low interest rates and weak credit demand, bankers warn that the prospect of criminal cases against borrowers who divert loan funds could further dampen lending, particularly if past loans are affected.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/01/rioters-loot-stores-in-frankfurt-as-gen-z-led-protests-in-germany-turn-violentTens of thousands take to the streets in 34 German cities to demand better education, lower living costs and an end to compulsory military service, as demonstrations turn violent in Frankfurt.