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/2026/11/04/the-real-reason-igp-dan-bahadur-karki-was-sackedOfficials say the Inam Sapkota probe, resistance to arrest orders and a long-standing preference for another officer led to the removal.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/04/obama-urges-democrats-to-act-after-sweeping-election-gainsThe former president says voters have sent a clear message against divisive politics as projections show Democrats poised to take control of both chambers of Congress.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/04/removed-police-chief-seeks-legal-adviceDan Bahadur Karki, who had 17 months left in his tenure as inspector general, is considering legal action after the cabinet replaced him with Manoj KC.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/04/vikram-misri-says-india-ready-to-help-rebuild-nepal-s-flood-hit-infrastructureNew Delhi is prepared to consider Nepal’s proposals for assistance and reconstruction projects following the Bhotekoshi flood.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/04/out-as-igp-in-as-adviser-nepal-has-seen-this-beforeThe RSP-led government’s decision to remove IGP Dan Bahadur Karki recalls a similar move in 1997, when Home Minister Bamdev Gautam replaced IGP Achyut Krishna Kharel.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/04/who-is-manoj-kc-the-officer-now-leading-nepal-policeA contemporary of Dan Bahadur Karki in the same police batch, KC rose to prominence for leading the investigation into the fake Bhutanese refugee scam but was later sidelined.https://kathmandupost.com/national-security/2026/11/04/no-action-taken-against-igp-karki-only-responsibilities-reshuffled-government-spokesperson-pokharelGovernment spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel says a new post has been created to strengthen security in the current circumstances, and urges that the decision not be viewed as punitive.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/04/breaking-government-removes-igp-dan-bahadur-karki-from-postThe Cabinet on Wednesday has appointed Karki as the prime minister’s security adviser and assigned new responsibilities to Additional Inspector General Manoj KC, a minister says.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/04/south-africa-s-david-miller-arrives-to-join-karnali-yaksThe experienced left-handed batter is expected to make his Nepal Premier League debut against Sudurpaschim Royals on Friday, adding firepower to a Karnali side that has won two of its first three matches.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/04/misri-meets-khanal-discusses-nepal-india-tiesThe two discussed ways to deepen the multifaceted partnership and strengthen longstanding ties of friendship between Nepal and India, according to the foreign ministry.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/11/04/the-german-who-helped-take-ilam-tea-to-europe-gets-a-fond-farewellThomas Holz built more than a business relationship with Nepal’s tea growers. After years of helping introduce their produce to European markets, he has retired from his job but says his bond with the farmers will endure.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/11/04/a-butterfly-haven-on-kathmandu-s-doorstepHome to 124 of Nepal’s approximately 630 butterfly species, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park offers a rich mix of biodiversity, forest trails and tranquil escapes from the bustle of the capital.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/04/india-puts-food-before-fuel-as-el-nino-dents-ethanol-ambitionsPoor monsoon rains and rising food prices are threatening feedstock supplies, potentially pushing ethanol blending down to 15 percent and increasing India’s reliance on imported oil.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/04/democrats-capture-congress-in-sweeping-setback-for-trumpDemocrats make historic gains in Republican strongholds, flipping six Senate seats and at least eight House seats as voters voice frustration over Trump’s handling of the economy and the war with Iran.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/11/04/two-dead-in-bajhang-jeep-crashThe jeep, carrying an estimated 12 to 15 passengers, crashed in Kedarsyu Rural Municipality on Wednesday morning. Police have been deployed to the scene.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/04/indian-foreign-secretary-misri-arrives-in-kathmandu-ahead-of-shah-s-india-visitTalks with Nepali officials will cover a proposed economic package, Indian-funded projects and preparations for the prime minister’s visit to New Delhi.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/04/floods-push-back-siddhababa-tunnel-opening-to-mid-januaryThe Bhotekoshi and Kaligandaki floods disrupted the delivery of electrical and safety equipment, delaying plans to open the tunnel to traffic.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/04/top-takeaways-from-the-us-midterm-electionsExit polls point to widespread voter discontent over the cost of living and declining Republican support among several key groups that helped Trump win the 2024 presidential election. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/11/04/man-critically-injured-in-shooting-in-rautahatThe 28-year-old was hit by six bullets in an attack in Gaur Municipality on Tuesday night. Police have yet to identify the assailants or establish a motive.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/04/democrats-gain-ground-in-battle-for-congress-with-north-carolina-flipRoy Cooper’s victory in North Carolina and Democratic gains in Georgia and New Hampshire strengthen the party’s bid to regain control of Congress, as voter discontent over Trump’s economic policies and the Iran war weighs on Republicans.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/11/04/kathmandu-film-festival-puts-nepali-cinema-s-past-present-and-future-in-focusThe festival screened new titles and restored classics, and brought together filmmakers to discuss the industry’s evolution and creative challenges.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/04/npl-season-3-offers-a-promising-platform-for-emerging-bangladeshi-talentTen Bangladeshi players are playing for five different franchises. The list runs from experienced Shakib Al Hasan to young prospects like Ariful Islam and Jishan Alam.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/04/andre-russell-extends-his-stay-for-an-extra-match-and-vows-to-return-next-seasonThe West Indies allrounder scored 52 and took four wickets in Biratnagar’s two-run win over Janakpur, extending his stay by a match and promising to return for next season’s NPL.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/11/03/win-back-indian-travellersOctober’s sharp drop in Indian arrivals exposes Nepal’s tourism industry’s vulnerability. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/04/when-fear-favour-and-fervour-drive-the-systemBoth the judiciary and the press reflect the prejudices, hierarchies and contradictions of the milieu they inhabit.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/04/improving-disaster-communicationEarly warning begins with understanding hazards and assessing risks, and continues through clear communication, interpretation of alerts, risk perceptions and decisive actions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/04/ex-pm-nepal-ex-minister-rijal-among-97-charged-in-morang-land-swap-scamAnti-graft body seeks Rs734.956 million in damages, prison terms, fines, and confiscation of land transferred through the disputed swap.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/04/kathmandu-expects-over-2-billion-in-loans-and-grants-from-delhiIndian foreign secretary Misri is visiting Kathmandu on Wednesday to discuss the proposed package ahead of Prime Minister Shah’s India visit later this month.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/03/mid-air-collision-in-everest-region-raises-fresh-questions-over-helicopter-safety An Indian tourist was killed and three others injured when Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty helicopters collided while landing at Pheriche.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/03/dr-govinda-kc-refuses-to-end-hunger-strike-despite-government-appealThe government says most of KC’s six demands are being addressed, but the medical education reform campaigner accuses it of going back on a July agreement and insists his protest will continue.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/03/how-inam-sapkota-tested-the-state-1793720866The arrest of a previously obscure man has exposed a web of connections involving the Prime Minister’s Office, senior security officials and Supreme Court judges, raising questions about institutional safeguards and judicial accountability.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/11/03/deuba-faction-steps-up-preparations-for-parallel-nepali-congress-conventionThe faction says it has completed conventions in 618 local levels and 26 districts, with plans for provincial gatherings on November 20 and a central convention on December 7-9.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/11/03/jhapa-s-roadside-singer-jetha-murmu-39-diesFor years, his voice rose above the traffic on the East-West Highway. The visually impaired Santhal singer, honoured but never lifted out of poverty, died Friday in Itahari.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/03/nepal-s-remaining-bhutanese-refugees-seek-legal-recognitionThree decades after fleeing Bhutan, refugees languishing in Jhapa and Morang remain unable to access jobs, banking, and professional opportunities, while repatriation and family reunification remain unresolved.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/11/03/lumbini-cruise-to-eight-wicket-win-as-pokhara-suffer-third-defeatLumbini chase down a target of 98 with 50 balls to spare to move to the top of the Nepal Premier League table with five points from three matches.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/11/03/nepal-has-two-decades-to-turn-its-youth-bulge-into-an-economic-dividend-world-bank-reportsWeak job growth, remittance dependency, and poor social safety nets threaten Nepal’s chance to capitalise on its demographic dividend.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/11/03/lumbini-bowlers-restrict-struggling-pokhara-to-97-for-nineRuben Trumpelmann takes three wickets as Pokhara suffer another batting collapse in their third match of the Nepal Premier League, leaving Lumbini a target of 98.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/11/03/three-years-after-jajarkot-earthquake-survivors-still-wait-for-safer-homesDelays in identifying beneficiaries, assessing damage and approving reconstruction grants have left thousands of families in temporary shelters, with rebuilding barely underway.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/03/kremlin-confirms-trilateral-ukraine-peace-talks-in-abu-dhabi-next-weekUS envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday that the United ​States would bring together ​delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi next week to discuss ​post-war security agreements ​and de-escalation.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/11/03/iran-us-deal-still-out-of-reach-despite-heightened-diplomatic-effortsIran’s Parliament ​Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Tuesday that the ball was in the US’ court after Tehran gave a “strong and rational response” ​to Washington.