Kathamndu post RSShttps://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.comSuspect at large in Brown University shooting that killed 2, injured 8https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/14/suspect-at-large-in-brown-university-shooting-that-killed-2-injured-8Brown is on College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island’s state capital. The university has hundreds of buildings, including lecture halls, laboratories and dormitories.Today’s weather: December 14, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/14/today-s-weather-december-14-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.The shift to e-governancehttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/14/the-shift-to-e-governanceE-governance plays a vital role in nurturing and strengthening democratic foundations.Nepal’s trademark challengeshttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/14/nepal-s-trademark-challengesThe multi-layered challenges in trademark issues require multi-layered solutions.Cricket match and Gen Z marchhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/14/cricket-match-and-gen-z-marchWhile we demand a radical change, we also secretly want to progress a step at a time.Time in her Kathmandu residencehttps://kathmandupost.com/fiction-park/2025/12/14/time-in-her-kathmandu-residenceShe had spent her life seeking answers, only to find more questions. Yet in the silence of those moments, she found a strange kind of peace.Gen Z movement lifts youth presence in UML convention. But their prospect for top positions remains dim https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/14/gen-z-movement-lifts-youth-presence-in-uml-convention-but-their-prospect-for-top-positions-remains-dimA clause in the UML statute bars fresh faces from even contesting an office bearer position.Lumbini Lions upset Sudurpaschim Royals to lift NPL trophyhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/14/lumbini-lions-upset-sudurpaschim-royals-to-lift-npl-trophyA stunning bowling and lightning-fast chase see the Lions erase memories of inaugural season, leaving the Royals heartbroken for second straight year.Oli breathes fire as UML opens its general conventionhttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/14/oli-breaths-fire-as-uml-opens-its-general-conventionChief says ‘colour revolution sought to weaken Nepal’s sovereignty, my party’.Belarus frees Nobel winner Bialiatski, opposition figure Kalesnikava as US eases sanctionshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/13/belarus-frees-nobel-winner-bialiatski-opposition-figure-kalesnikava-as-us-eases-sanctionsIn return, the United States agreed to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash.Zonta Club Kathmandu conducts cybersecurity awareness programmeshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/13/zonta-club-kathmandu-conducts-cybersecurity-awareness-programmesCampaign held in partnership with police, lawyers and local government during UNITE initiative.Farmers in Kailali struggle to sell paddyhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/13/farmers-in-kailali-struggle-to-sell-paddyIn Nepal’s farwest, most farmers have not been able to sell their paddy at a fair price despite the government announcing the minimum support price.Young Rhinos begin Asia Cup campaign with an eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lankahttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/13/young-rhinos-begin-asia-cup-campaign-with-an-eight-wicket-defeat-to-sri-lankaNepal still have two more games to play in the group—against Bangladesh on Monday and Afghanistan on Wednesday.‘Peace is not far away’ says Erdogan, returning from Putin meetinghttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/13/peace-is-not-far-away-says-erdogan-returning-from-putin-meetingErdogan had told Putin on Friday that a limited ceasefire in the war, focused on energy facilities and ports in particular, could be beneficial.Lumbini Lions crowned NPL champions with commanding final winhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/13/lumbini-lions-crowned-npl-champions-with-commanding-final-winLumbini clinch their first Nepal Premier League title sealing a six-wicket victory over Sudurpaschim.Oli terms government-Gen Z deal ‘bogus’https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/13/oli-terms-government-gen-z-deal-a-bogusUML chief KP Oli reiterated that dissolution of the House was unconstitutional and vowed to ensure its restoration.Rohit’s hat-trick rips through Sudurpaschim as Lumbini bowlers dominate NPL finalhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/13/rohit-s-hat-trick-rips-through-sudurpaschim-as-lumbini-bowlers-dominate-npl-finalCaptain Rohit Paudel claims a hat-trick as Sudurpaschim Royals are bundled out for just 85 in the title clash at Kirtipur.Indian ambassador falls ill during hike in Kathmanduhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/13/indian-ambassador-falls-ill-during-hike-in-kathmanduHe was immediately airlifted in an army chopper and admitted to a Kathmandu-based hospital.Sudurpaschim opt to bat first against Lumbini in NPL finalhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/13/sudurpaschim-opt-to-bat-first-against-lumbini-in-npl-finalCaptain Dipendra Singh Airee wins the toss as both teams make one overseas change for the title clash.Spain urges EU not to weaken 2035 combustion engine ban, letter showshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/13/spain-urges-eu-not-to-weaken-2035-combustion-engine-ban-letter-showsThe planned ban is a key part of the EU’s strategy to drive the continent’s decarbonisation and boost the development of electric vehicles.UML’s 11th general convention kicks off in Bhaktapurhttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/13/uml-s-11th-general-convention-kicks-off-in-bhaktapurParty chair KP Sharma Oli inaugurates the convention hoisting the party flag amid tight security arrangements.Royals, Lions set up NPL final as records tumblehttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/12/13/royals-lions-set-up-npl-final-as-records-tumbleBinod Bhandari and Rohit Paudel chase top run-scorer honours; Abinash Bohara and Sher Malla eye wicket record.Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump’s ceasefire claimhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/13/thailand-vows-to-keep-fighting-cambodia-despite-trump-s-ceasefire-claimThe White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the continued fighting.The week in five photoshttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/12/13/the-week-in-five-photosHere are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘cease all shooting’https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/13/trump-says-thailand-and-cambodia-agree-to-cease-all-shootingAnutin said he had asked Trump to urge Cambodia to cease hostilities, withdraw troops and remove landmines.EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loanhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/13/eu-agrees-to-indefinitely-freeze-russian-assets-removing-obstacle-to-ukraine-loanUkrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, writing on X social platform in English, praised the decision as a “landmark step toward justice and accountability”.Today’s weather: December 13, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/13/today-s-weather-december-13-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.Good academies are a must to produce better talentshttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/13/good-academies-are-a-must-to-produce-better-talentsWest Indies great Shivnarine Chanderpaul says Nepal’s talent is real. But without strong academies and enough multi-day cricket, the country cannot match world heavyweights.Pokhrel blocks Oli’s charter revision bid on convention evehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/13/pokhrel-blocks-oli-s-charter-revision-bid-on-convention-eveCPN-UML’s 11th general convention kicks off today at Sallaghari, Bhaktapur. Members still hold consensus hope.Xtreme Energy to provide public screening of NPL finalhttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/13/xtreme-energy-to-provide-public-screening-of-npl-finalThe company said it decided to do so with the aim of turning the final NPL match into a festival.EVENTS: December 13 to December 19, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/12/events-december-13-to-december-19-2025The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.The Kathmandu you never noticedhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/12/the-kathmandu-you-never-noticedFrom the rise of scooter-riding girls to the commodification of food and sex, the anthology offers a thought -provoking examination of Kathmandu’s evolving urban landscapePorters keep tourists moving. But who looks after them?https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/12/12/porters-keep-tourists-moving-but-who-looks-after-themThousands of porters support Nepal’s trekking industry, yet many still work without proper gear, fair wages, or full knowledge of their rights. KEEP is trying to change that.Nepal Telecom may shift away from Huawei for 5Ghttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/12/nepal-telecom-may-shift-away-from-huawei-for-5gThe state-owned operator plans fully independent 5G through open bidding.Supreme Court races to recover case files lost in Gen Z protest vandalismhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/supreme-court-races-to-recover-case-files-lost-in-gen-z-protest-vandalismThe top court has so far restored just 4,400 of its case files. Nationwide, a total of 933,000 files were destroyed across courts.Less New York, more Nashville: Europeans head to smaller US citieshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/12/less-new-york-more-nashville-europeans-head-to-smaller-us-citiesMany travellers cancelled trips to the United States this spring as Trump ramped up a trade war and at times lambasted Europe in harsh terms. RPP shifts, calls for monarchy restoration by consensushttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/12/rpp-calls-for-monarchy-restoration-through-consensus-not-referendum Says the September Gen Z uprising resulted from the politics of negation.KMC steps in to upgrade services at Capital’s three major public hospitalshttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/12/kmc-steps-in-to-upgrade-services-at-three-major-public-hospitalsWork underway to set up high-tech operation theatres at Kanti Children’s Hospital, digitise OPD at TU Teaching Hospital, and strengthen coronary care at Manmohan transplant centre.10 hectares of Gaurighat forest cleared within hours. Land mafia suspectedhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/12/10-hectares-of-gaurighat-forest-cleared-within-hours-land-mafia-suspectedIncident happened on November 27. Forest office investigating possible involvement of local land grabbers.Stage set for UML general conventionhttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/12/12/stage-set-for-uml-general-conventionReplica of Changunarayan temple and cutout of Oli set up Saturday’s opening session.