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/national/2026/09/23/expressway-deadline-extended-for-third-time-as-project-nears-a-decade-with-half-the-work-unfinishedThe 70.97-kilometre national project, being constructed by the Nepali Army, is progressing slowly, leading to significant cost overruns. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/pm-shah-arrives-in-new-york-to-lead-nepal-s-un-delegationThe prime minister is scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres and attend a reception hosted by Nepal’s mission.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/23/nea-working-on-winter-power-managementOfficials say there won’t be load-shedding this winter despite flood damage to hydropower infrastructure along Trishuli corridor.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/23/from-a-rented-room-in-bouddha-to-the-asian-games-podiumKarateka Tenzing Sherpa, 23, overcomes a difficult start, a semifinal defeat and his short temper to dominate Laos’s Xayasan Vatthana and secure Nepal’s first medal of the 20th Asian Games.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/09/23/avoid-long-distance-travel-from-friday-to-sunday-suspend-himalayan-treks-met-officeWeather experts urge trekkers already in the mountains to return to safer, lower elevations and ask the public to take precautions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/kathmandu-university-founding-vice-chancellor-suresh-raj-sharma-diesSharma, 86, played a key role in the development of technical and higher education in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/23/flydubai-begins-regular-international-flights-from-pokharaThe daily Dubai-Pokhara service opens a new international air link for the tourism hub, with passengers also able to connect to more than 250 cities through Dubai.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/23/how-nepal-can-lead-the-global-climate-charge-at-unga81-and-beyondFrom building global alliances at UNGA 81 to rallying vulnerable nations for COP31, former assistant secretary-general of the UN outlines a roadmap for urgent climate action and financing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/bp-highway-to-close-at-night-in-kavrepalanchok-from-september-24-to-28-amid-flood-riskAuthorities will stop vehicles from using the highway from 5 pm to 5 am, while the weather office has urged people to postpone long-distance travel from September 25 to 27.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/09/23/ai-leaders-to-brief-un-amid-warnings-the-technology-could-slip-beyond-human-controlAltman plans to urge world leaders to adopt benchmarks for measuring AI capabilities and ​assessing the safeguards companies put in place as they develop the technology, an OpenAI executive told reporters on Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/kali-gandaki-river-settlements-face-rising-flood-riskAround a dozen settlements along the river are exposed to sudden flooding, while authorities assess the threat from landslides and glacial hazards.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/seven-decades-of-nepal-at-the-un-from-chuda-prasad-sharma-to-kp-oliFrom non-alignment and the concerns of small states to peace, development and climate justice, Nepal’s priorities at the UN General Assembly have evolved with the country’s politics and global challenges.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/23/death-toll-from-capsized-ship-in-indonesia-rises-to-26-as-search-continues-for-109-missing-passengersDivers managed to break the windows of the cabins on Tuesday but could not enter due to murky water and strong currents, making it impossible to retrieve bodies that had already been spotted.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/23/bhotekoshi-floods-prompt-adb-to-cut-nepal-s-growth-forecast-to-4-1-percentThe Asian Development Bank has raised its inflation forecast to 5.3 percent and expects the fiscal deficit to widen as reconstruction spending increases following the devastation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/helicopters-put-on-standby-as-heavy-rain-forecastThe Air Service Operators Association has directed its member companies to remain ready for possible rescue operations as heavy rain is forecast across Nepal from Thursday.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/23/what-kind-of-international-environment-is-china-trying-to-buildNepal-China relations can advance simultaneously across development, connectivity, technology, trade, tourism, education, disaster management, multilateral diplomacy, and global governance.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/23/hydropower-producers-seek-changes-to-proposed-ipo-rulesProducers say the proposed eligibility framework does not reflect the financing needs and development cycle of hydropower projects.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/nepal-malaysia-renew-three-year-deal-on-migrant-worker-rightsPact targets forced labour, recruitment fees and rights violations as Malaysia reports 46 complaints involving Nepali workers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/over-800-people-remain-missing-from-hydropower-projects-after-bhotekoshi-floods-says-energy-minister-shresthaShrestha tells Parliament that search and rescue teams are still looking for workers believed to be trapped in underground structures or swept away by the August 26 disaster.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/23/tenzing-sherpa-wins-nepal-s-first-medal-at-asian-gamesKarateka beats Laos’ Xayasan Vatthana 9-1 in repechage to secure bronze in men’s kumite +84kg category.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/09/23/indra-jatra-opens-with-ceremonial-pole-raised-at-hanumandhokaThe eight-day festival began with the traditional erection of the Indra flagpole, marking the start of celebrations honouring the god of rain and prosperity.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/guterres-recalls-nepal-glacier-warning-as-climate-impacts-intensifyThe UN chief said the impacts of climate change are arriving sooner and hitting harder, calling for more adaptation finance and a stronger Loss and Damage Fund as Nepal seeks international support after the August floods.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/09/23/flood-destroys-equipment-pushing-back-siddhababa-tunnel-openingReplacement electromechanical equipment must be brought through the Korala border, delaying the planned start of traffic by at least a month.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/23/trump-threatens-to-annihilate-iran-as-us-and-tehran-pursue-talks-at-un Washington and Tehran seek a way out of the nearly seven-month war as Gulf states push for de-escalation and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/khanal-holds-multiple-diplomatic-meetings-in-new-york-as-nepal-establishes-ties-with-grenadaThe foreign minister discusses flood recovery, development cooperation and stronger economic ties with his Indian counterpart, US officials and other foreign ministers during the UN General Assembly sidelines.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/us-announces-additional-31-million-support-for-nepal-s-flood-recoveryThe package includes funding for permanent bridges, humanitarian assistance and US-made drones, taking Washington’s total flood response and recovery support to more than $36 million.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/09/23/five-films-that-show-what-growing-up-can-meanGrowing up looks different for everyone. These films explore adolescence, loss, responsibility, identity, and the difficult process of finding your place in the world.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/23/can-tenzing-sherpa-save-nepal-from-an-empty-handed-karate-campaignWith eight karatekas, including star Arika Gurung and a kata team, eliminated in Nagoya, Sherpa remains Nepal’s sole hope to avoid a medal drought. He faces Macau’s On Tek Leong in the quarterfinal today.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/23/world-number-3-chandra-bahadur-loses-his-first-boutHe becomes the third Nepali boxer to fail to progress from the preliminaries. Four Nepali boxers are yet to face their opponents across different weight categories.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/23/nepal-women-s-kabaddi-team-edges-thailand-men-s-team-crashes-outThe women’s team rallied from nine down to beat Thailand 46-43 in Nagoya, while three group-stage losses ended the men’s medal hopes with a match still in hand.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/23/nepal-india-agree-to-review-treaty-amid-widening-trade-deficitExperts call for changes to non-tariff barriers, reciprocal duty-free provisions, trade facilitation and investment as Nepal’s exports remain heavily dependent on a few products.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/23/why-nepal-s-lawmaking-needs-the-law-commissionIts expertise, channelled through meaningful consultations, is essential to making better, more coherent laws. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/23/what-it-means-to-be-a-peripheral-country-in-the-age-of-uncertaintiesThe government tricks the public into feeling that it is steering a steady ship, while structural policy, economic reality and disaster response crumble underneath. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/23/how-nepal-s-current-crisis-sparks-a-new-vision-for-multilateral-engagements-in-the-face-of-climate-challengesNepal’s position the UN General Assembly could mark a turning point in the country’s diplomatic path. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/23/nepal-s-rhino-census-is-getting-a-scientific-makeoverAuthorities are considering DNA sampling and camera traps to replace a decades-old method that relies on elephants and direct sightings.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/09/23/for-bhotekoshi-flood-survivors-the-tuin-is-an-ordealIn Nuwakot, locals walk for five to six hours to reach the tuin, an improvised cable crossing, then wait for another four to five hours to cross. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/22/prime-minister-shah-leaves-for-new-york-to-attend-un-general-assemblyShah will address the UN General Assembly on Thursday.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/22/oli-tightens-grip-as-pressure-builds-for-uml-leadership-changeThe UML chair took charge of Monday’s Central Committee.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/22/child-abuse-allegations-shake-iskcon-s-kathmandu-centreThe religious organisation’s global leadership has suspended eight Nepal-based officials pending an inquiry, nearly five months after a family reported alleged abuse to police. The person accused of sexually abusing a girl remains at large.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/09/22/amresh-kumar-singh-warns-of-a-disruption-to-nepal-s-geopolitical-balanceSingh says the government has failed to maintain balanced ties with Nepal’s neighbours, build private-sector confidence and deliver meaningful progress on good governance.