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/2026/09/14/a-year-later-the-gen-z-movement-lives-on-in-artSongs, theatre, photography and visual art continue to document, mourn and make sense of a movement that transformed Nepal’s political landscape.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/14/beijing-signals-support-for-rebuilding-flood-ravaged-rasuwagadhi-routeNepal has sought Chinese assistance to rebuild the 16-km Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road, while the government prepares a temporary track to restore access to the border crossing.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/09/14/infrastructure-minister-sunil-lamsal-on-rebuilding-after-the-bhotekoshi-floodsThe infrastructure development minister discusses plans for resettlement, damaged roads and bridges, the China border crossing and efforts to build safer settlements for disaster-prone communities.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/09/14/nepal-fell-in-love-with-evs-it-forgot-to-regulate-themCountries certify a battery before it’s sold. Nepal certifies almost nothing. That gap needs fixing.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/14/why-nepal-s-climate-crisis-is-also-a-public-health-emergencyThe Bhotekoshi flood shows why Nepal’s climate crisis must also be understood as a public-health crisis.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/what-should-balendra-shah-tell-the-world-in-new-yorkAhead of the prime minister’s first UN General Assembly address, experts, leaders and activists share how Nepal should pitch its climate crisis to the world.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/13/lawmakers-want-a-shorter-governor-term-experts-fear-instability-in-central-bankChanges in legal provisions could undermine Nepal Rastra Bank’s independence and policy continuity, former governors warn.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/13/nepalis-cut-back-on-food-as-hyperinflation-and-shortages-biteConsumers in Kathmandu Valley are cutting back on food and festive preparations as supply disruptions and rising transport costs push up the prices of daily essentials.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/vehicles-cross-krishnabhir-on-sunday-in-trial-run-after-11-daysAround 20 vehicles, including a stranded gas tanker and heavy trucks, were allowed through the temporary track, but regular traffic will take several more days to resume.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/13/at-least-129-missing-after-indonesian-passenger-ship-capsizesCrews managed to rescue 108 people from ​the stricken Virgo Transport 8 ship and were still searching for any other survivors, the rescue agency added.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/13/why-can-t-consumers-exchange-other-brands-lpg-cylinders-amid-the-shortageA government directive allowing consumers to exchange cylinders across brands has failed to take effect, with gas companies citing legal, technical and insurance complications.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/18-km-cross-border-transmission-line-under-mcc-completed The Nepal-side section linking the 400 kV New Butwal Substation to the Nepal–India border has been completed, with the line now awaiting approvals and other steps before it can be energised.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/the-search-dog-helping-find-bodies-buried-by-nepal-s-floodsSamba, a Labrador trained to detect the scent of human remains, has helped rescuers locate around 20 bodies beneath mud and debris since the floods hit Rasuwa.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/13/rescuers-searching-for-140-people-from-indonesia-passenger-ship-official-saysRough seas complicate rescue as authorities search for passengers still unaccounted for.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/india-sends-three-bailey-bridges-to-restore-flood-hit-connectivityThe first consignment of components for a 70-metre bridge has reached Hetauda, with the structures to be deployed in flood-hit Nuwakot.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/09/13/two-killed-four-seriously-injured-in-rukum-west-jeep-crashThe jeep was travelling from Kotgaun towards Khalanga when it crashed in Deuta Khola in Sanibheri Rural Municipality-6.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/trapped-nine-days-in-a-dark-tunnel-nepali-man-tells-his-survival-storyRescued after 10 days underground, Sanjay Sah says prayer, hope and thoughts of his family helped him endure the darkness, hunger and injuries.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/13/flood-damage-leaves-rasuwagadhi-road-facing-long-repairsThe Department of Roads is opening temporary tracks and planning Bailey bridges after the Bhotekoshi flood washed away about 40 km of road, while officials aim to restore a link to the Chinese border before Dashain.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/13/bir-ganeshman-a-theatrical-tribute-to-a-freedom-fighterAt a moment when history is on the cusp of major transformation, creating a play based on the life and work of a dedicated politician and freedom fighter feels like deeply meaningful ‘karma’. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/13/farmers-face-dire-consequences-as-floods-devastate-nepal-s-harvest Farmers affected by this disaster are the same people who help put food on our tables every day.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/13/nature-doesn-t-care-about-your-climate-conference-speechNepal is drowning in a multi-billion-dollar adaptation gap while wealthy nations offer up endless cycles of sympathy.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/13/swedes-vote-in-election-that-could-usher-far-right-into-governmentVoters face a choice between a centre-left opposition promising higher welfare spending and a right-wing bloc that has pledged tougher immigration policies and a greater role for the Sweden Democrats.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/09/13/budget-friendly-places-for-nepali-students-in-daejeonThese five areas offer students different ways to balance affordable rent, convenient commutes and everyday amenities.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/13/malaysia-labour-row-puts-nepali-jobs-at-riskKuala Lumpur’s decision to channel hiring through 25 principal agencies has drawn objections from Kathmandu. Officials and recruitment agencies call for high-level talks to resolve the issue.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/09/13/nepal-down-arch-rivals-uae-to-secure-continental-spotAasif Sheikh’s brilliant 102 and a 44-run victory in Malaysia send the Rhinos to the 2027 Asia Cup in Bangladesh alongside cricket’s continental giants.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/12/diversion-sends-traffic-surging-along-tribhuvan-highwayThousands of vehicles diverted from the blocked Prithvi Highway are overwhelming the narrow, winding road, turning routine journeys into gruelling ordeals.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/12/bhotekoshi-floods-push-kulekhani-into-continuous-power-generationNational power generation has lost over 400 megawatts following the August 26 floods.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/12/august-flood-death-toll-rises-to-1386-with-5130-still-missingAuthorities have recovered 1,386 bodies from eight districts affected by the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods, but only 104 have been identified and handed over to families.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/12/korala-border-customs-revenue-surges-as-cargo-diverts-from-closed-crossingsCustoms collected Rs1.5 billion in 15 days after the August floods closed the Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani crossings, while transport costs to Kathmandu have risen 15-fold.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/12/brics-adopts-joint-declaration-urges-maximum-restraint-in-mideastThe BRICS bloc includes both Iran and Washington-ally United Arab Emirates, which was expected to make clinching a joint statement consensus ​a particularly challenging task for host New Delhi.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/12/army-chief-sigdel-to-visit-china-for-week-long-tripNepal had no participation in the Beijing Xiangshan Forum last year due to the Gen Z movement.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/12/explainer-why-and-how-evs-catch-fireA fatal electric vehicle fire in Bharatpur has triggered anxiety across Nepal, prompting urgent questions about whether the tragedy stems from battery fault or external factors. TKP breaks down EV fires in 11 questions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/12/saudis-shut-down-oil-pipeline-as-houthis-tighten-grip-on-red-sea-shippingThe 1,200-km (745-mile) pipeline running across the Arabian Peninsula had helped Saudi Arabia to bypass a shipping logjam in the Strait of Hormuz.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/12/for-some-nepali-migrants-even-death-does-not-bring-them-homeFor families who can’t afford the airfare, the choice is a foreign grave or years of waiting.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/12/what-a-telecom-licence-means-and-what-happens-when-it-expiresUTL’s licence has been cancelled for non-payment. What does a telecom licence allow—and what happens when an operator fails to meet its obligations?https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/12/nepal-beat-uae-to-win-premier-cup-and-qualify-for-asia-cupAasif Sheikh’s century helped Nepal post 313 for nine before their bowlers dismissed the UAE for 269 in the final in Kuala Lumpur.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/12/sheikh-hits-century-as-nepal-set-uae-314-run-targetNepal made 313 for nine in the final of the ACC Premier Cup in Kuala Lumpur.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/12/nepse-edges-higher-as-turnover-jumps-26-percentThe index gained 0.66 percent in a four-session week, but analysts say stronger trading activity is needed to confirm a sustained recovery.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/12/indian-tv-coverage-of-nepal-floods-criticised-for-sensationalismResidents say some crews have turned their own difficulties at disaster sites into television drama and given less attention to those flood victims. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/12/fiction-park-they-left-a-city-and-found-a-homeWhen an old friend tells a family about an empty ancestral property, a family decides to leave Kathmandu and start anew.