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/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.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/24/road-accidents-in-kathmandu-valley-fall-during-dashainThe number of crashes fell from 155 last year to 105 this year, while fatalities dropped from 10 to three, according to traffic police.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/ambani-s-jio-becomes-most-subscribed-indian-ipo-with-77-billion-in-bidsThe offering surpasses the 2008 Reliance Power IPO, attracting more than 13.8 million applications and drawing strong demand from institutional and retail investors.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/23/david-miller-joins-karnali-yaks-for-third-npl-seasonThe South African left-hander, a key player in Gujarat Titans’ 2022 IPL title win, brings extensive international and franchise T20 experience to Karnali’s squad.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/europe-s-deadliest-summer-in-26-years-leaves-50-000-dead-study-estimatesScientists estimate that fossil fuel-driven climate change contributed to about two-thirds of heat-related deaths across 854 cities in 30 European countries.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/23/dashain-brings-fewer-domestic-tourists-to-saurahaHoteliers say fears of renewed road closures have kept visitors away, although international tourists are gradually returning after flood-related cancellations.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/23/kathmandu-s-streets-are-filling-up-as-dashain-winds-downPeople are beginning to return to the Valley ahead of Dashain’s formal conclusion at Purnima, bringing more vehicles and pedestrians back onto the roads.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/23/rabi-lamichhane-says-india-visit-is-personal-not-politicalThe RSP chair says he is travelling to fulfil a vow he made in prison, with visits planned to temples in Uttarakhand and Assam.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/23/they-never-fought-in-the-decade-long-people-s-war-they-still-bear-its-scarsCivilians injured or disabled during the conflict, despite having no affiliation with either side, say the state has excluded them from relief and compensation programmes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/23/wagle-asks-jaishankar-whether-global-cooperation-is-shifting-towards-ad-hoc-partnershipsNepal’s finance minister questions whether smaller, flexible groupings can replace traditional multilateral institutions or need stronger institutional backing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/23/the-era-of-anti-india-nationalism-is-over-wagle-saysSpeaking in New Delhi, Nepal’s finance minister Swarnim Wagle says the new government wants closer ties with India and signals that Prime Minister Balendra Shah could visit by year-end.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/23/banks-and-government-agencies-take-websites-offline-over-php-security-flawsNepal Rastra Bank has urged financial institutions, payment operators and remittance companies to strengthen their defences after serious vulnerabilities were found in PHP, a programming language widely used to run websites.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/23/what-s-new-in-the-nepal-premier-league-s-third-seasonDRS, ICC sanction, international stars and upgraded stadium facilities mark the tournament’s return to Kirtipur on October 26.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/10/23/nepal-takes-government-websites-offline-over-critical-php-flawsEmergency patching is underway after two vulnerabilities exposed systems worldwide to attacks that could allow hackers to run code on servers without logging in.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/hacking-attempts-surge-as-firms-race-to-patch-php-flawsCloud providers report millions of hacking attempts as governments and companies rush to secure systems and temporarily suspend online services.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/23/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-strikes-china-s-tibet-killing-16The quake struck a sparsely populated, high-altitude area of northern Tibet, injuring 32 people and prompting rescue teams to mobilise.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/loss-and-damage-fund-allocates-20-million-to-nepalThe funding is intended to help flood-hit communities in the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli region recover and rebuild.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/22/van-schalkwyk-mathews-join-npl-squadsLumbini Lions sign the US all-rounder after his 13-wicket haul at the T20 World Cup, while Biratnagar Kings bolster their line-up with the former Sri Lankan captain.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/22/fungal-disease-threatens-rice-harvest-in-palpa Farmers report yield losses of 15 to 20 percent as the disease spreads through paddy fields, with symptoms appearing after the plants develop panicles.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/nepal-says-it-is-saddened-by-the-killing-of-its-citizen-in-saudi-oil-field-attackThe Foreign Ministry said Nepal reiterates its unequivocal condemnation of all attacks targeted at civilians and critical infrastructure.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/22/pakistan-all-rounder-hussain-talat-joins-karnali-yaks The 30-year-old, who has represented Pakistan in ODIs and T20 internationals, brings franchise experience from the PSL and BPL to the Nepal Premier League.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/madhyapur-thimi-celebrates-its-malla-era-battle-traditionObserved annually on the 11th day of Dashain, the ‘Kha: Pihanwaigu’ festival features a procession with traditional weapons and ceremonial armour, followed by a ritual believed to protect households from illness.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/deepa-nepali-spends-dashain-on-the-streets-demanding-caste-justiceThe activist spent Dashain at Maitighar Mandala, demanding action against caste-based discrimination and the exclusion of Dalits from rented accommodation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/22/a-nepali-among-eight-injured-in-dammam-airport-attackThe airport attack came hours after falling debris from a drone intercepted by Saudi air defences near a processing facility at Aramco’s Shaybah oil field killed a Nepali and a Filipino worker and injured two others.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/22/what-is-php-and-why-are-security-flaws-putting-european-government-websites-at-riskTwo critical flaws could let hackers take control of vulnerable servers, prompting warnings to patch systems or take websites offline.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/10/22/scrub-typhus-death-toll-reaches-ten-in-salyanThe district has recorded 817 infections, with Darma Rural Municipality reporting the highest number of cases.