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/2026/10/17/journalist-shrestha-released-after-artist-panta-agrees-to-approach-press-councilPolice had taken Shrestha from his residence to Cyber Bureau following a complaint over a report concerning the alleged takeover of 10-ropani land in Dhading.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/audio-attributed-to-fugitive-gb-rai-says-he-wants-to-return-to-nepalIn an audio recording and statement published by Setopati, Rai says he is ready to cooperate with authorities and repay depositors, but police have yet to authenticate the material.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/ani-choying-drolma-appointed-vice-chair-of-lumbini-development-trustThe Buddhist nun and singer was appointed by the Cabinet on October 16, following a proposal from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. The post had been vacant for an extended period.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/17/nepal-suffer-shock-defeat-to-canada-ahead-of-crucial-oman-clashYuvraj Samra’s maiden ODI century helped Canada secure a 24-run victory, leaving Nepal with one match remaining in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/10/17/bangladesh-is-battling-measles-it-s-a-real-warning-to-other-nationsBangladesh’s measles vaccination programme had been a success story. But in 2025, amid political turmoil, it faltered. Its unvaccinated children are now paying the price.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/two-killed-three-injured-in-auto-rickshaw-crash-in-jajarkotThe vehicle plunged 60 to 65 metres off the Bheri Corridor road in Nalgad Municipality while travelling from Rukum West to Jajarkot.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/17/gagan-thapa-tops-vote-count-in-nepali-congress-conventionLalitpur Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan ranks second among the top 10 vote-getters, followed by Basana Thapa, according to the results.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/17/banks-to-keep-select-branches-open-during-dashain-holidayCustomers will be able to make basic transactions at designated branches, with most banks planning to operate for two to three hours a day except on the day of Tika.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/17/bank-stocks-lead-market-rally-but-can-the-gains-lastNepse rose 1.63 percent before Dashain as banking and insurance shares attracted buyers. Analysts point to expected earnings, dividends and margin lending as potential drivers, but say turnover must rise to sustain the rally.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/police-take-journalist-kishor-shrestha-to-cyber-bureau-for-talks-over-complaintsRuling RSP leader Himesh Panta filed a complaint over a report alleging his family had grabbed land, while Shrestha lodged a counter-complaint over Panta’s social media remarks.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/nepal-s-leaders-call-for-unity-as-shah-highlights-dashain-s-financial-strain Prime Minister Balendra Shah said financial hardship should not make the festival a burden, while the president and vice-president stressed social harmony and support for families affected by disasters.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/17/dashain-paints-the-country-in-festive-coloursCrowded markets, kite-filled skies and packed roads capture the excitement as families head home and communities prepare to celebrate.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/17/shoppers-crowd-kathmandu-markets-for-phulpati Families flock to traditional bazaars for flowers, sugarcane, ginger plants and other offerings used in the Dashain ritual.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/17/when-tradition-becomes-a-fashion-statementAt NCFT’s graduating show, 54 designers focused on Nepal’s architecture, agricultural traditions, and traditional jewellery.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/17/what-s-on-in-kathmandu-valley-this-week-1792206626From music and workshops to food and heritage walks, here’s what’s happening around the Valley this week.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/17/what-s-different-about-janakpur-bolts-jersey-revealWhile other NPL franchises lean on AI-generated content, Janakpur Bolts’ jersey reveal puts human creativity, the team’s troubled past and its determination to rebuild at the centre. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/17/teams-ditch-nsl-banner-to-form-new-nepal-football-leagueThe familiar lineup of seven club owners and former NSL executives returns with a brand-new tournament structure, with its first season kicking off on February 13.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/16-musahar-families-get-land-titles-after-years-of-waitingThe families in Rupandehi’s Gaidahawa Rural Municipality received legal ownership of the land they live on. The district has 82,000 registered landless people and informal settlers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/bhotekoshi-flood-displaced-777-students-nepal-plans-five-year-school-recoveryOf the 57 educational institutions assessed in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts, 28 were damaged and 15 were completely destroyed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/loss-and-damage-fund-calls-extraordinary-meeting-for-oct-22-to-support-nepalNepal formally requested an urgent response from the Fund on August 31, calling on the Board to take a special decision to provide assistance rapidly, directly and effectively.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/17/buying-online-ask-for-a-tax-bill-pay-after-deliveryPolice recovered money for only 10 percent of online fraud victims who filed complaints. Thousands of sellers operate online, but just 384 e-commerce businesses have registered with the government.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/17/beijing-s-security-concerns-cloud-nepal-s-push-to-reopen-tatopaniFlood damage to Rasuwagadhi and the high cost of Korala leave the Sindhupalchok crossing vital to Nepal’s trade with China, but Beijing remains reluctant to reopen it over concerns about Tibet.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/10/17/over-1-500-flood-hit-children-suffer-acute-malnutrition-1792201083Thirteen children have severe acute malnutrition, while experts warn that delayed intervention could push more children into life-threatening conditions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/16/flash-protests-keep-the-flag-flying-dipke-bora-s-detentions-police-action-fail-to-deter-delhi-s-protestersDelhi Police and security personnel were seen verbally and physically assaulting protesters carrying the national flag, as they forcibly dragged them into detention buses after dark. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/16/thai-embassy-defends-visa-process-amid-natta-threat-to-halt-tour-salesThe embassy blames visa delays on fraudulent or incomplete documents and last-minute applications, urging travellers to apply at least a month before departure.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/16/sudhakar-dalela-appointed-india-s-next-ambassador-to-nepalThe 1993-batch diplomat, who previously served as India’s ambassador to Bhutan and handled Nepal-Bhutan affairs at the foreign ministry, is expected to take up his new assignment shortly.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/16/indian-police-detain-cockroach-movement-founder-dipke-ahead-of-protestMore than 130 million voters were deleted during the revision but the Election Commission has denied favouring any party ​and said wrongly deleted voters can re-enrol.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/16/icc-finally-recognises-nepal-premier-leagueThe International Cricket Council sanctions the third edition of the tournament, which is scheduled to run from October 26 to November 21.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/16/nepal-to-host-icc-asia-conference-in-novemberHigh-ranking international cricket delegates and representatives from Test and Associate nations will gather in Kathmandu, with visitors slated to watch the NPL playoffs.https://kathmandupost.com/videos/2026/10/16/repouss-artShakya has spent more than 35 years practising repoussé, a centuries-old craft that can take nearly two years to complete a single large piece.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/10/16/uml-pulls-out-of-madhesh-provincial-governmentThe party withdrew its support, accusing the Nepali Congress-led coalition of failing to implement a 15-point agreement, leaving the government in a minority.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/16/30mw-khani-khola-hydropower-project-begins-test-generationThe project in Dolakha district is supplying electricity to the national grid during a 15-day testing period before commercial operations begin.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/16/nepal-declares-flood-and-landslide-hit-areas-in-three-districts-disaster-zonesThe three-month designation covers six local units or parts of them in Gorkha, Dhading and Baglung, with affected families eligible for monthly housing and livelihood assistance of at least Rs15,000.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/16/modi-s-predicament-gen-z-pours-out-on-india-s-streets-as-dissent-surgesYouth-led protests over alleged voter-roll manipulation have tapped into wider anger over unemployment, exam leaks and divisive politics, posing the biggest challenge to Modi since he came to power in 2014.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/16/dashain-shopping-picks-up-but-livestock-sales-lag-in-chitwanTraders who brought goats and Himalayan goats from western Nepal had hoped for brisk business, but buyers have been slower to arrive than expected.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/16/congress-completes-convention-vote-countCounting for all 229 positions in the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention ended on Friday morning, taking a week compared with 12 days at the previous convention.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/16/us-secretary-of-state-to-skip-new-delhi-for-jamnagar-mumbaiThis visit comes as US oligarch Elon Musk described Mukesh Ambani as the “real boss of India” last week.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/16/nepal-should-be-a-strategic-broker-not-a-buffer-says-amitabh-mattooThe JNU professor says diplomacy, stronger institutions and regional engagement can help Nepal play a greater role as Asia’s power balance shifts.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/16/py-was-once-a-tribute-to-ajim-what-does-the-ritual-mean-todayThe procession, rooted in Newa beliefs and traditions, has evolved in ways that threaten to overshadow its original significance.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/10/16/byd-after-sales-chiefs-outline-plans-for-ev-ecosystem-in-nepalThe Chinese EV maker says it will expand service capacity, improve spare parts availability, and train technicians as sales grow in Nepal.