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/art-culture/2026/11/13/spiritual-gatherings-bring-lumbini-back-to-lifeThree major international Buddhist prayer and teaching events have drawn monks, nuns and devotees from around the world, bringing renewed activity to the birthplace of Buddha and giving a boost to local tourism.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/13/chitwan-beat-janakpur-to-strengthen-playoff-hopesChitwan recovered from a shaky start to chase down a target of 89 with four wickets to spare, leaving Janakpur’s playoff hopes hanging in the balance.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/13/janakpur-collapse-against-chitwan-in-must-win-matchThe first-season champions managed just 88 for nine, dealing a major blow to their slim hopes of reaching the Nepal Premier League playoffs. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/community-forests-turn-to-tourism-but-potential-remains-untappedJeep, elephant and boat safaris bring in millions for some forests but most of Chitwan’s 93 forests outside the park buffer zone have yet to follow suit.https://kathmandupost.com/the-long-view/2026/11/13/what-cop31-can-t-fix-for-nepalIn Antalya, Nepal is asking the world for billions. But its push for international recognition has fallen short, and Kathmandu still has homework to do.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/13/sudurpaschim-close-in-on-qualifier-after-thrilling-win-over-kathmanduSudurpaschim Royals have won four consecutive matches after losing two of their first three, moving to the top of the Nepal Premier League table with 10 points.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/government-declares-public-holiday-on-monday-for-chhathThe government has extended the holiday to November 16, a day after the festival, to allow devotees to complete their religious observances.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/13/dipendra-s-half-century-helps-sudurpaschim-set-kathmandu-modest-126-run-targetThe Royals recover from a disastrous start but manage only 125 for six in their 20 overs in the first match of Friday’s double-header.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/sarlahi-village-mourns-13-residents-killed-in-makawanpur-crashChakraghatta Rural Municipality has declared Friday a day of mourning and will provide Rs50,000 to each bereaved family to help cover funeral expenses.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/president-appoints-four-new-supreme-court-justicesThe appointments follow parliamentary hearings and approval of nominees recommended by the Judicial Council. The new justices are due to begin work on Monday.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/11/13/chhath-preparations-gather-pace-in-kathmanduMarkets are filling with shoppers buying fruits, traditional offerings and bamboo items ahead of the festival.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/13/lukla-sees-a-rush-of-tourists-as-trekking-season-picks-upGrowing numbers of international visitors are crowding the mountain airport, with limited flights making tickets to and from Kathmandu harder to secure.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/families-refuse-to-claim-bodies-of-14-crash-victimsRelatives are demanding compensation, jobs for family members and government-funded treatment for the injured before accepting the bodies.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/11/13/why-teams-are-preferring-to-bat-first-at-nplThe franchises have chosen to bat first in the last three fixtures at the TU International Cricket Stadium, moving away from the early-tournament preference for bowling first.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/11/13/international-cricketers-fall-in-love-with-nepal-beyond-tu-groundWhether flying over the mountains, enjoying the snow-capped views from hotel balconies or team outings in the hills around the Kathmandu Valley, overseas talents savour life off the pitch.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/13/kathmandu-airport-unable-to-collect-rs1-5-billion-from-42-entitiesThe airport customs office, Himalaya Airlines and Hotel Radisson alone account for nearly 73 percent of the total outstanding dues, amounting to more than Rs1.14 billion.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/nepali-workers-make-a-living-on-kedarnath-s-22-kilometre-trailMore than 2,000 Nepalis travel to the Indian pilgrimage site in season to carry pilgrims and goods, while others run hotels and shops.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/land-classification-delays-force-government-to-amend-regulations-for-fourth-timeSubdivision of plots remains suspended in 333 local units as only 420 have completed classification, with local units citing a lack of funds and technical staff.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/the-nepali-border-villages-that-empty-for-six-months-every-yearEvery year, residents of Chhangru and Tinkar in Darchula leave their homes for the lowlands and return in spring when the snow recedes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/makawanpur-crash-kills-14-casts-shadow-over-chhath-preparationsA 14-seater was carrying 20 people when it plunged off the road in Bhimphedi early Thursday. The crash has devastated Sarlahi’s Sundarpur, where families were preparing to celebrate Chhath.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/13/nepali-negotiators-at-cop31-cling-to-hope-for-mountain-agendaNepal, Bhutan and other mountain countries are pushing for measures to save glaciers and mountain ecosystems.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/11/12/chhath-has-spread-across-nepal-state-support-has-notA fairer holiday, safer travel and lasting infrastructure would be a start.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/12/are-nepal-s-celebrated-technocrats-serving-the-country-or-global-capitalFrom Ram Sharan Mahat’s Banker award to Swarnim Wagle’s TIME100 nod, global honours for Nepali technocrats signal alignment with Western financial orthodoxy, not necessarily service to Nepal’s people. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/13/how-mamta-kafle-case-shows-why-digital-records-matter-when-a-nepali-disappears-abroadThe Mamta Kafle Bhatt case was not a digital-inheritance dispute, but a photo she asked her brother to preserve shows why a record can matter long after it is shared.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/12/nepal-still-has-few-large-employers-after-35-years-of-liberalisationAround 500,000 young people enter the labour market every year, but only a handful of business groups employ more than 10,000 people each.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/12/lumbini-lions-seal-playoff-spot-as-karnali-yaks-suffer-fourth-straight-defeatThe defending champions climbed to the top of the Nepal Premier League standings with a six-wicket win, while Karnali’s hopes of reaching the playoffs suffered another setback.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/12/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-resigns-in-big-blow-to-ai-boomHuang, who co-founded Nvidia and is its fourth-largest investor ‌with a stake of about 3.61 percent, will exit the board as well.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/12/rsp-delegation-to-visit-china-at-communist-party-s-invitationThe 20-member team, led by General Secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya, will hold discussions on governance, economic development and political cooperation during its visit from November 15.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/12/captain-change-fails-to-revive-karnali-yaksDavid Miller took over from Sompal Kami, but Karnali were bowled out for 105 against Lumbini Lions, leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/11/12/madhesh-chief-minister-to-seek-confidence-vote-on-november-14Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav is seeking a vote of confidence after the CPN-UML and Nepali Communist Party, both members of his coalition government, withdrew their support.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/11/12/congo-ebola-outbreak-still-out-of-control-after-six-months-msf-saysWith the number of confirmed cases now surpassing 11,000, the outbreak is the second-worst on record. https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/12/lamichhane-s-record-six-wicket-haul-keeps-biratnagar-s-playoff-hopes-aliveThe Biratnagar Kings captain took the first hat-trick of NPL Season 3 to bowl out Pokhara Avengers for 132 before his side chased down the target with four wickets to spare.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/12/11-of-13-killed-in-makawanpur-microbus-crash-identifiedThe electric minibus was travelling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi when it plunged off the road at Chisapanigadhi along the Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Kathmandu road section at around 5:45 am on Thursday.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/11/12/lamichhane-takes-npl-s-first-hat-trick-and-six-wicket-haul-as-pokhara-set-133-run-targetThe leg-spinner dismisses five batters in a decisive spell, including Yuvraj Samra, who had struck 84 off 47 balls, to leave Biratnagar Kings chasing 133 against Pokhara Avengers.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/12/nepal-s-calendar-gives-chhath-one-day-the-festival-takes-fiveNepal’s treatment of the five-day festival exposes deeper failures in recognising Madheshi heritage, addressing gender inequality, ensuring caste inclusion and protecting the environment.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/12/a-journey-home-for-chhath-turns-deadlySanjay Yadav recounts how he was thrown from a microbus that plunged 700 metres down a slope in Makawanpur, killing 10 passengers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/12/when-no-help-came-a-15-year-old-built-her-village-a-bridgeSadiksha Oli used Rs60,000 from her Facebook earnings to build a wooden crossing after her appeal to former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal went unanswered.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/12/crossing-the-border-for-a-better-educationFrom village schools in Jhapa and Bardiya to CBSE institutions in Birgunj, children from neighbouring Indian communities are crossing into Nepal daily in search of better schooling.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/12/nepal-seeks-mountain-specific-early-warning-systems-after-devastating-floodForeign Minister Shisir Khanal calls for better cross-border data sharing, improved high-altitude monitoring and predictable climate finance to protect vulnerable communities.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/12/10-killed-as-electric-passenger-vehicle-plunges-off-road-in-makawanpurThe vehicle was carrying passengers from Sarlahi returning home for Chhath. The driver and one passenger have been identified, while a three-year-old boy was rescued alive.