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/cricket/2026/10/08/pure-adrenaline-indu-barma-on-playing-the-t10-format-and-sharing-stage-with-cricket-legendsThe national team skipper lifted the Canada Super 60 title with Toronto Sixers last week, hitting the winning runs.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/10/08/around-1-million-people-expected-to-leave-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain Authorities are registering privately hired vehicles for the first time and stepping up checks on fares, vehicle fitness and road safety ahead of the holiday rush.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/10/08/nepal-s-cwc-league-2-tri-series-in-oman-live-on-kantipur-maxNepal face Canada and Oman in four matches as they seek wins and a stronger finish to their League-2 campaign.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/08/indian-opposition-protest-police-action-against-lawmakers-push-for-poll-chief-s-resignationOpposition parties accuse police of using force against lawmakers as protests intensify over voter-list revisions and demands for the election chief’s resignation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/fourth-butterfly-count-records-173-species-across-six-provincesMore than 558 butterflies were recorded at over 25 sites in 15 districts during the month-long survey, including several rare and threatened species.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/10/08/canadian-poet-and-writer-anne-carson-wins-2026-nobel-prize-in-literatureThe 76-year-old poet, known for her genre-defying work and translations of classical Greek literature, was recognised for creating new forms of contemporary literature.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/10/08/government-mulls-covering-childbirth-related-lab-test-costs Proposal follows public outrage over a poor woman forced to give birth on a pavement outside Rajbiraj hospital after her husband could not afford blood tests.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/bagmati-province-seeks-rs1-billion-for-bhotekoshi-flood-reconstructionProvince to provide Rs25 million to 12 affected local units as preliminary assessment puts damage to roads, bridges and government buildings at Rs5.69 billion.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/08/congress-leadership-election-postponed-to-friday-morning Voting delayed as the party struggles to print ballots with long lists of candidates in several clusters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/japan-provides-rs2-77-billion-grant-to-modernise-tia-air-traffic-controlThe grant will fund the rehabilitation of the control tower and modernisation of air traffic control systems, as well as training for aviation personnel.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/08/at-least-32-killed-in-ukraine-zelenskiy-condemns-one-of-russia-s-most-vile-strikesRussian missile and drone strikes killed at least 32 people, including children, and wounded around 100 across Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/seven-questions-explain-the-supreme-court-s-constitutional-bench-disputeJustice Hari Prasad Phuyal’s objection has revived questions over seniority, judicial discretion and how the five-member bench should be formed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/bodies-of-two-mugu-men-missing-in-avalanche-foundThe two had been missing since September 18 after setting out with a 13-member group to collect medicinal herbs near the Mugu-Humla border.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/08/attacks-on-saudi-airports-kill-three-people-as-fighting-escalates-in-yemenThree people were killed and dozens wounded in strikes on airports in Riyadh and Abha as Houthi attacks and Saudi-led coalition airstrikes intensified amid fighting in Yemen.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/08/actor-nana-patekar-dies-at-75-after-cardiac-arrest The veteran actor was found unconscious at his residence in Goa and was declared dead at 5:20 am, according to hospital sources.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/10/08/the-nepali-man-who-witnessed-messi-s-farewell-matchDevastated by Messi’s post-World Cup retirement announcement, Mugu-born Himgyap Tashi Lama made sure he was in the stands when the Argentine icon wore the blue-and-white jersey one last time.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/10/08/ai-reshapes-south-asia-s-jobs-creating-risks-and-new-opportunitiesWorld Bank says AI is slowing hiring in some sectors while boosting demand for AI skills and expanding opportunities for service exporters.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/08/nepal-s-climate-diplomacy-faces-a-test-of-deliveryEven as Tuvalu secures a $36 million climate grant, Nepal’s high-level push for climate justice has yet to bring tangible financial support.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/flood-destroyed-homes-but-power-utility-still-bills-victimsSome victims say the Nepal Electricity Authority refused ward office recommendations to disconnect electricity meters from destroyed homes, saying they needed a police report instead.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/10/08/police-cannot-have-unbridled-rein-over-mobile-phonesThe state cannot use investigations to justify unrestricted access to phones and other devices. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/08/nepal-banned-a-tablet-but-the-poison-is-still-for-saleForensic data from over 2,000 autopsies show the 2019 restriction on three-gram tablets barely dented phosphine deaths. A full ban on all aluminium phosphide products is the next step.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/08/time-to-move-beyond-ceremonial-csr-for-the-private-sector-s-greater-development-engagementIf Nepal wants to leverage the private sector as a development partner, the conversation must go beyond ceremonial CSR.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/from-blankets-to-handmade-dolls-two-foreign-women-bring-comfort-to-flood-survivorsA Malaysian music teacher and a Czech mother travelled to Nepal’s flood-hit communities with relief supplies—and a simple desire to help.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/money-laundering-probe-widens-around-ex-chief-justice-ranaSearches of homes of ex-chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana’s brother and associates follow allegations of efforts to influence court and free businessman Deepak Bhatta.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/08/constitutional-bench-caught-in-seniority-pick-and-choose-disputeThe bench boycott on Wednesday has exposed tensions at the Supreme Court since Sharma’s appointment over senior judges.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/07/dalela-proposed-as-next-india-envoy-to-nepalIndia proposes a secretary-level diplomat with previous experience handling Nepal and Bhutan as its new ambassador to Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/07/nhrc-seeks-action-against-security-officials-over-tinkune-incidentThe watchdog has also called for a probe into Durga Prasai and other organisers’ role in provoking the violence during the pro-monarchy protest.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/07/houthis-attack-aden-airport-as-fighting-intensifies-in-yemenThe Houthis ​have repeatedly targeted infrastructure including airports, oil refineries and pipelines in Saudi Arabia, a US ally.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/07/court-bars-sale-or-transfer-of-nimsdai-s-helicopterKathmandu District Court orders restriction on helicopter linked to mountaineer Nirmal Purja in compensation dispute.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/07/rain-damage-hits-mustang-as-tourism-and-harvest-season-beginsLandslides and river erosion have disrupted the main road, while power and internet outages are hitting tourism, apple farmers and local trade.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/10/07/how-geopolitical-tensions-tainted-the-2026-asian-gamesAs world politics has become more divisive, international sporting contests are often turning into a stage for political contention.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/07/saudi-arabia-allows-skilled-expatriates-to-bring-families-with-themEligible workers can process entry visas for immediate family members while completing their own employment visa procedures.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/10/07/kagan-and-soai-win-2026-nobel-chemistry-prize-for-single-molecule-mirror-creationThe chemistry Nobel, always the ​third prize to be awarded during Nobel week, followed those for medicine and physics announced on Monday and Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/07/us-forces-face-curfew-alcohol-ban-in-japan-s-okinawa-after-murder-caseAll US military operations on Okinawa will be paused for 48 hours while troops undergo ​training on standards and discipline, Watson added.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/10/07/from-filmmaking-to-politics-min-bahadur-bham-on-why-stories-need-policyThe award-winning filmmaker is contesting for Nepali Congress joint general secretary, saying many of the issues raised through his films ultimately require political action.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/07/money-laundering-department-raids-former-chief-justice-rana-s-homeInvestigators seize documents and electronic devices as part of wider probe involving several people.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/10/07/flood-cuts-off-market-access-for-rasuwa-farmers-as-vegetables-pile-upFarmers in Gatlang had expanded cultivation after strong returns last year, but damaged roads and bridges now threaten to leave this year’s harvest rotting in the fields.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/10/07/heavy-rain-disrupts-congress-conventionDelegates were expected to endorse key political, organisational and financial reports before the convention turns to Thursday’s leadership election.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/10/07/why-have-india-us-trade-talks-stalled-again-and-what-s-nextDisputes over tariffs, Russian oil purchases and access to sensitive sectors have left the two countries struggling to revive a deal despite months of negotiations.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/10/07/tu-cricket-ground-gets-makeover-ahead-of-npl-s-third-seasonCAN is upgrading facilities at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in a bid to improve crowd management and the experience for players, media and spectators.