Kathmandu Post Update
Schools closed due to cold wave and dense fog in Banke
Also other activities have been affected in Nepalgunj and Kohalpur areas as temperatures plunge.
Sudurpaschim traders chase winter markets across Indian border
Nepali itinerant sellers spend months in Uttarakhand towns, selling woollen goods to support families back home.
Elephant attacks leave Rajapur border villages in terror
Homes damaged, crops destroyed and residents forced to stay awake at night as wildlife intrusions continue in Bardiya.
Students allege British College misled them on ‘overseas courses’
As government probes the matter, students demand refunds and accountability. The college claims it offers no guarantee of job or placement.
Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi road upgrade delay worsens trade disruption
Construction expected to start in February. Border closure since July has completely stalled Nepal-China trade, hit revenue.
Inquiry commission lifts travel restrictions on former home secretary, ex-IGP and former Kathmandu CDO
Movement ban remains in place for former prime minister Oli and ex-home minister Lekhak as political summons process continues.
16 firearms, over 9,000 rounds missing after Gen Z protests in Jhapa
Protesters looted weapons by taking advantage of the unrest at the area police offices in Anarmani and Damak.
Inquiry commission summons ex-home minister Lekhak for statement on September 8–9 incidents
Panel gives the former minister seven days to appear; plans to send notice to ex-prime minister Oli next.
MCA-Nepal signs $23.66 million contracts for road maintenance project
Contracts aim to improve East-West Highway and Narayanghat-Muglin road using new technologies.
Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah hold talks on possible cooperation
Explore ways to work together ahead of polls.
Mediation centres in districts are largely ineffective in settling disputes
Despite legal backing, out-of-court settlements have failed to ease the burden on courts.
Government seeks feedback on overseas and out-of-constituency voting
Home ministry tables draft amendments to four election laws at an all-party meeting in Singha Durbar.
After China, US recalls its ambassador to Nepal
Envoy Dean Thompson is on the list of US ambassadors to be recalled by the Trump administration.
Kathmandu administration denies permission for Gen Z protest, demonstrators dispersed
Officials say organisers sought approval on day of planned demonstration.
Dolphin population in Karnali river drops to three
Experts cite water depletion and habitat loss as main reasons.
Prime Minister Karki calls meeting on election preparations
Leaders of seven major parties, Election Commission, security agencies and civil society leaders to attend.
Gharial numbers up, but fall in Narayani
366 gharials were recorded this year in Narayani and Rapti rivers, up from 352 last year.
Karnali communities celebrate Chhora Tihar with maternal blessings
This regional festival sees sons receiving tika from their mothers two months after Tihar.
Interim government preparing crucial bills for incoming parliament
Law Minister Anil Kumar Sinha says work is ongoing on 121 bills crucial for full implementation of constitution.
Tarai cold hits the poor the most. No relief in sight
Dalit settlements in Dumariya, Chetanagar, Santapur, Jugauliya, Katahariya, Ishanath, Gaur and Samanpur in Rautahat district badly affected.