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.comProtesters stage sit-ins in Janakpur over chief minister appointment rowhttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2025/11/18/protesters-stage-sit-ins-in-janakpur-over-chief-minister-rowSeven-party alliance and UML hold separate demonstrations as Supreme Court hears writ petition against appointment.Election Commission denies claims of breach into voter databasehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/18/election-commission-denies-claims-of-breach-into-voter-databaseThe poll body says its system remains secure, and warns against misleading posts online.This, too, is Korean pophttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/11/18/this-too-is-korean-popToday, a new generation of artists is reimagining how Korean traditional music can speak to contemporary audiences.Upper Dolpa police posts relocated after heavy snowfallhttps://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2025/11/18/upper-dolpa-police-posts-relocated-after-heavy-snowfallTemporary posts moved to district headquarters as extreme cold raises risk to personnel.Cricket fans return to revamped TU Stadium for NPL second season openerhttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/11/18/cricket-fans-return-to-revamped-tu-stadium-for-npl-second-season-openerKathmandu Gorkhas beat Janakpur Bolts by five wickets as cricket makes a vibrant comeback under floodlights.60-year-old man killed in Mahottari knife attackhttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2025/11/18/60-year-old-man-killed-in-mahottari-knife-attackPolice say victim was attacked Monday evening while suspect was reportedly under the influence of drugs.UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump’s Gaza planhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/18/un-security-council-adopts-us-resolution-on-trump-s-gaza-planThe resolution has proven controversial in Israel because it references a future possibility of statehood for the Palestinians.Farmers in India’s Punjab recycle crop waste, aim to reduce pollutionhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/18/farmers-in-india-s-punjab-recycle-crop-waste-aim-to-reduce-pollutionPunjab has around 12,000 villages and stubble burning is also common in other northern states.Today’s weather: November 18, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/11/18/today-s-weather-november-18-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.Durga Prasai arrested from Bhaktapurhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/18/durga-prasai-arrested-from-bhaktapurSecurity agencies had been closely monitoring him after a series of provocative speeches in which he claimed he could bring the country to a standstill.Clear the path to pollshttps://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/11/18/clear-the-path-to-pollsNew and older forces should shun personal calculations and grudges in the larger national interest.Hammer, sickle and the political ticklehttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/11/18/hammer-sickle-and-the-political-tickleNepali communist parties have become authoritarian enclaves led by unretiring megalomaniacs.Steering Nepal’s economy amid global challengeshttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/11/18/steering-nepal-s-economy-amid-global-challengesThe country faces a challenging transition, but it can progress if the people work together.Growing older, growing unheardhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/11/18/growing-older-growing-unheardLoneliness, migration, and shifting family roles are deepening emotional distress among Nepal’s elderly, yet their mental health remains largely ignored.‘Chhakka Panja 5’ and ‘Khusma’ win at INFAhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/11/18/chhakka-panja-5-and-khusma-win-at-infaPradeep Khadka was declared Popular Actor for his role in ‘Pitambar’.Nepali firms say BIS certification now smoother, exports to India easierhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/11/18/nepali-firms-say-bis-certification-now-smoother-exports-to-india-easierPlywood, footwear, cement, and sanitary manufacturers report faster inspections and renewals after months-long delays.NPL winter kick-off brings warmth to the hearts of Nepali cricket fanshttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2025/11/18/npl-winter-kick-off-brings-warmth-to-the-hearts-of-nepali-cricket-fansThe opening match on Monday was played in an upgraded TU ground featuring floodlights and concrete grandstands.PM Karki urges parties to join polls, asks civil society for supporthttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/11/18/pm-karki-urges-parties-to-join-polls-asks-civil-society-for-supportStresses parties must register by November 26, saying delays could threaten election credibility, political stability.Polling centres grouped based on risk level as government aims to bolster election securityhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/17/polling-centres-classified-nationwide-as-government-seeks-to-strengthen-election-securityAs of now, 3,518 centres have been categorised as highly sensitive, 4,029 as sensitive and 2,089 as normal.KMC offers free pneumonia vaccine to over 75s with underlying health issueshttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/11/17/kmc-starts-free-pneumonia-shots-for-over-75s-with-health-issuesOfficials say over 1,900 elderly residents have already received the Pfizer shot, and 3,500 more will be inoculated soon.Herd of wild elephants spotted in Shivasatakshi forestshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/17/herd-of-wild-elephants-spotted-in-shivasatakshi-forestsA group of 25-30 elephants entered Jhapa via Morang, prompting night patrols and public warnings during the peak paddy harvesting season.Kathmandu Gorkhas beat Janakpur Bolts by five wickets in NPL openerhttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/11/17/kathmandu-gorkhas-beat-janakpur-bolts-by-five-wickets-in-npl-openerBen Charlesworth steers successful chase with 46 as Gorkhas seal victory with 12 balls to spare.Can the world quit coal?https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/11/17/can-the-world-quit-coalThe world has affordable renewable energy technologies with which to replace coal-fired electricity generation. Janakpur Bolts set Kathmandu Gorkhas a 131-run target in NPL season openerhttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/11/17/janakpur-bolts-set-kathmandu-gorkhas-a-131-run-target-in-npl-season-openerAasif Sheikh scores half-century as defending champions post 130 for six at TU International Cricket Ground.Kathmandu Gorkhas opt to field first in NPL opener against defending champions Janakpur Boltshttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/11/17/kathmandu-gorkhas-opt-to-field-first-in-npl-opener-against-defending-champions-janakpur-boltsOver 1,500 security personnel, CCTV surveillance and drone monitoring deployed as the second NPL season begins at TU International Cricket Ground.Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for students crackdownhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/17/bangladesh-s-ousted-pm-hasina-sentenced-to-death-for-students-crackdownHasina’s Awami League party has been barred from contesting and it is feared that Monday’s verdict could stoke fresh unrest ahead of the vote.Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina convicted in students crackdown casehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/17/bangladesh-s-ousted-pm-hasina-convicted-in-students-crackdown-caseThe ruling comes months ahead of parliamentary elections expected to be held in early February. Prime Minister Karki faces contempt of court petition over ambassador recallhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/17/prime-minister-karki-faces-contempt-of-court-petition-over-ambassador-recallAdvocate demands punishment for ignoring Supreme Court order.Landslides in Indonesia’s Central Java kill at least 18; dozens missinghttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/17/landslides-in-indonesia-s-central-java-kill-at-least-18-dozens-missingThe Southeast Asian country’s wet season started in September and is likely to last until April, bringing a high risk of extreme rainfall and flooding, the weather agency said.Thousands of anti-graft protesters take to streets of Philippines capital for second dayhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/17/thousands-of-anti-graft-protesters-take-to-streets-of-philippines-capital-for-second-dayMany in Sunday’s crowd expressed frustration at what they described as ineffective inquiries into irregularities in major infrastructure projects.Government plans to deploy over 300,000 security personnel for March 5 electionshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/11/17/government-plans-to-deploy-over-300-000-security-personnel-for-march-5-electionsArmy, police, armed police, and temporary forces to be mobilised under integrated security plan.Trump says US may open talks with Venezuela’s Madurohttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/17/trump-says-us-may-open-talks-with-venezuela-s-maduroTrump offered no further details about the possibility of talks with Maduro, whom the US has accused of ties to the illegal drug trade, which Maduro denies.Protesters continue sit-in against Madhesh government formationhttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2025/11/17/protesters-continue-sit-in-against-madhesh-government-formationOpposition bloc says UML-led government lacks constitutional grounds.Bus park unused, roads choke with parked vehicles and pedestrianshttps://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2025/11/17/bus-park-unused-roads-choke-with-parked-vehicles-and-pedestriansA longstanding dispute over access road has left Khalanga bus park idle and rusting away.Britain reviews human rights laws in major shake-up of asylum policyhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/17/britain-reviews-human-rights-laws-in-major-shake-up-of-asylum-policyThe government said Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to a family life, was being misused by migrants to delay their removal from Britain.Ahead of Hasina court verdict, son warns of Bangladesh violence if party ban stayshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/11/17/ahead-of-hasina-court-verdict-son-warns-of-bangladesh-violence-if-party-ban-staysThe party’s registration was suspended in May after the interim government banned its political activities, citing national security threats and war crime investigations into senior party leaders.Today’s weather: November 17, 2025https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/11/17/today-s-weather-november-17-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.For an Associate nation, we are on the cusp of creating historyhttps://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2025/11/17/for-an-associate-nation-we-are-on-the-cusp-of-creating-historyAs the second Nepal Premier League kicks off under the TU International Cricket Stadium’s newly-installed floodlights, the cricket player-turned-administrator outlines the challenges, opportunities and ambitions driving the league forward.Yujan Rajbhandari: Investigate the vandalism and reopen files of corrupt officialshttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/11/17/yujan-rajbhandari-investigate-the-vandalism-and-reopen-files-of-corrupt-officialsRajbhandari’s journey from a rebellious student to a youth activist reflects a generation demanding accountability, social justice, and democratic reform.Dr Ramesh Bhandari brings his music to LODhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2025/11/17/dr-ramesh-bhandari-brings-his-music-to-lodGastro surgeon Bhandari performed his original songs, calling the experience completely different from his daily work.