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/2026/09/26/incessant-rains-trigger-widespread-flooding-in-tarai-disrupt-key-highway-links-across-nepal Swollen Narayani and Saptakoshi rivers submerge hundreds of homes in Nawalparasi West and Saptari, forcing rescues. Landslides and road erosion cut off vital routes, including Prithvi and BP highways.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/for-26-years-india-has-searched-passengers-at-kathmandu-airport-nepal-can-t-say-whyThe screening, which has run since the IC814 hijacking, was made public by India, including a record in its parliament, in 2000. In Kathmandu, three separate government agencies say they can’t find a clear paper trail authorising the practice.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/finance-minister-wagle-leaves-for-dohaWagle is expected to seek support for post-flood reconstruction and climate finance while advancing infrastructure projects with the multilateral lender.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/26/india-s-election-commission-orders-review-of-voter-roll-changesThe review follows reports that election commissioners questioned Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter-list changes that allegedly excluded millions of voters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/chief-ministers-to-gather-in-biratnagar-to-discuss-challenges-of-federalismThe two-day meeting will explore inter-provincial trade and investment, legal hurdles and coordination with local and federal governments.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/26/vegetable-prices-skyrocket-in-valley-as-landslides-disrupt-transportArrivals have fallen by nearly two-thirds since Thursday as highways to major vegetable-producing districts are damaged in places, leading to a steep price rises.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/as-rain-returns-flood-survivors-endure-cold-and-leaking-tents Damp weather has raised health concerns for infants and vulnerable groups as permanent resettlement plan awaits central government approval.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/09/26/dhap-dam-remains-fully-safe-says-energy-ministryThe dam’s water level has fallen by 2.38 metres after authorities began releasing water following a landslide near a saddle dam.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/26/balendra-shah-should-prepare-for-the-worstThe prime minister cannot afford to spend his first year fighting battles within the party that put him in office.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/shah-returns-from-unga-after-putting-climate-crisis-at-centre-of-nepal-s-global-pitchNepal’s prime minister highlighted the Bhotekoshi floods, climate justice and Himalayan risks at the UN General Assembly, while seeking greater international support for resilience and reconstruction.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/09/26/koshi-floods-inundate-157-homes-in-saptariFloodwaters entered homes in Tilathi Koiladi and Hanumannagar Kankalini, damaging food stocks and forcing residents to seek shelter on higher ground.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/09/26/a-month-on-nepal-flood-victims-remain-missing-as-hope-and-posters-fadeRelatives plastered hospital walls in Kathmandu with notices searching for loved ones swept away by the Bhotekoshi floods. With thousands still unaccounted for, many families have turned to symbolic last rites. https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/09/26/from-chief-minister-to-shopkeeper-trilochan-bhatta-embraces-ordinary-lifeAfter five years at the helm of Sudurpaschim province, Bhatta has returned to a modest routine behind a grocery shop counter.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/26/thai-capital-bangkok-declared-disaster-zone-amid-flooding Torrential rain floods Bangkok roads, homes and public spaces, prompting authorities to open shelters, deploy the army and urge residents near canals to move to higher ground.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/rain-across-nepal-where-the-impact-is-being-feltRising rivers, landslides and blocked roads have disrupted communities across several districts, while hundreds of residents have been moved to safer locations.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/26/nepse-slips-as-investors-rotate-into-banks-and-manufacturingThe benchmark index fell 0.66 percent to close at 2,629.81 in a shortened trading week, while average daily turnover edged up to Rs6.12 billion as investors shifted away from hydropower and finance stocks.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/snow-and-rain-disrupt-life-across-nepal-s-highlandsHeavy snowfall and persistent rain have brought colder conditions to high-altitude areas of Jumla, Jajarkot, Gorkha and Manang, affecting residents, livestock and trekkers.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/26/nepal-to-face-sri-lanka-in-quarterfinalNepal’s 149/4 proved enough to top Group A after rain washed out their final preliminary match against Japan, setting up a quarterfinal against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/09/26/from-the-himalayas-to-the-islands-nepal-calls-for-a-united-climate-responseNepal brings mountain and island nations together under its “Sagarmatha to the Sea” banner to push for climate finance, stronger early-warning systems and deeper cooperation.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/26/nepal-smash-149-against-japan-in-rain-shortened-asian-games-clashSandeep Jora and Lokesh Bam hit unbeaten half-centuries as Nepal posted 149 for one in a 15-over-a-side match after rain delayed the start by an hour.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/26/he-got-his-ear-torn-for-watching-tv-then-he-went-to-cannesAbinash Bikram Shah has spent a lifetime watching films—and eventually began making his own.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/26/tashi-gyeltshen-on-making-films-finding-freedom-and-embracing-riskThe Bhutanese filmmaker talks about his journey from journalism to cinema, the influence of nature and personal memory on his films, and why being self-taught has given him the freedom to take risks.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/09/26/what-s-on-in-kathmandu-valley-today From live music and art exhibitions to workshops, debates and a fundraising ride, here are some ways to spend your Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/26/one-win-from-the-asian-games-quarterfinals-nepal-eye-maiden-cricket-medalNepal’s five-wicket victory over Afghanistan has put them within reach of the last eight, but the Rhinos must beat hosts Japan on Saturday to keep their medal hopes alive.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/gulf-job-opportunities-are-narrowing-for-nepalisNew labour approvals have fallen 52 percent since the Iran war began, with some workers sent home on unpaid leave.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/26/heavy-rains-cut-off-key-roads-to-kathmanduTravel restrictions imposed on several major highways. Snowfall has disrupted trekking in mountain areas.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/foreign-minister-khanal-gives-nepal-a-strong-voice-across-un-general-assembly-forumsWith around 40 bilateral and multilateral engagements, the foreign minister has highlighted Nepal’s climate vulnerability and the concerns of developing countries.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/international-media-highlight-shah-s-climate-message-regional-proposal-and-shadesCoverage of the prime minister’s UN address has centred on Nepal’s floods, climate justice and a proposed Himalayan climate resilience mechanism.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/heavy-rain-disrupts-travel-raises-flood-and-landslide-risks-across-nepalRoads reopen in Taplejung but night travel is restricted in several districts, while rising river levels, damaged homes and snowfall affect communities across the countryhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/09/25/balendra-shah-dropped-the-mic-at-unga-but-is-that-enoughCan a brilliant UN speech fix Nepal’s climate crisis? (Spoiler: Not without fixing our own backyard) https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/09/25/pokhara-dubai-flights-take-off-can-the-216-million-airport-shake-off-its-debt-burden-tagLocal passengers expressed delight after Flydubai’s 166-seat Boeing 737 MAX began regular passenger flights between Pokhara and Dubai following a long wait. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/25/allies-unite-behind-saudi-arabia-as-houthis-step-up-attacksThe Houthis said they had fired dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi targets on Thursday, while authorities in Saudi Arabia said they had intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Houthi fighters.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/09/25/nepal-defeat-afghanistan-by-five-wicketsThe win has increased Nepal’s chances of marching on to the quarterfinals against Asian powerhouses. The Rhinos face Japan tomorrow.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/09/25/roshi-flood-washes-away-two-bp-highway-diversionsTraffic has been disrupted after temporary crossings at Chaukidanda and Ghumaune were swept away.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/the-speech-nepal-and-the-world-had-been-waiting-forPrime Minister Balendra Shah, who rarely speaks, gave his most sustained public argument since taking office.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/09/25/heavy-rain-flood-risk-rise-as-low-pressure-system-moves-across-nepalWeather officials warn of very heavy rain in parts of Lumbini and Gandaki, while 12 districts face a high risk of flooding.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/from-nepal-s-floods-to-the-world-order-reading-shah-s-first-un-addressNepal Prime Minister turns a warning from ‘roof of the world’ into a broader argument for climate justice, stronger regional cooperation and a multilateral system more responsive to vulnerable countries. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/poor-weather-disrupts-domestic-flights-as-five-airports-remain-closedMore than 130 domestic departures are scheduled on Friday, but low visibility leaves passengers waiting.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/25/shah-meets-albanese-australia-reiterates-support-for-flood-hit-nepalThe Australian prime minister expressed solidarity with Nepal and families of missing Australians during the meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/09/25/trump-welcomes-china-s-xi-with-fanfare-but-no-breakthroughs-emergeTrump and Xi traded warm rhetoric at a high-profile White House summit, but offered few signs of progress on Taiwan, AI, trade and the Iran war.