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Chitwan Rhinos beat Janakpur Bolts by four wickets, knock them out of playoff race Kathmandu, November 13 Chitwan Rhinos defeated Janakpur Bolts by four wickets in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), eliminating Janakpur from the playoff race alongside Karnali Yaks and Pokhara Avengers. Chasing a modest target of 89 runs, Chitwan reached 92/6 in 17.2 overs, securing the victory with 16 balls to spare. Dawid Malan top-scored for Chitwan […] The post Chitwan Rhinos beat Janakpur… english.onlinekhabar.com/chitwan-rhinos-b…

What COP31 can’t fix for Nepal In Antalya, Nepal is asking the world for billions. But its push for international recognition has fallen short, and Kathmandu still has homework to do. kathmandupost.com/the-long-view/2026/11/1…

Collapsed suspension bridge hits hotel businesses in Kanchanpur Kathmandu, November 13 Hotel businesses on both sides of the Dodhara Chandani suspension bridge in Kanchanpur have been badly affected after the bridge collapsed, bringing movement across it to a halt. The bridge, which connects Dodhara Chandani Municipality with Bhimdatta Municipality, was severely damaged by floods in the Mahakali River on September 30. Since then, […] The post Collapsed… english.onlinekhabar.com/collapsed-suspen…

Two arrested in Kailali with leopard skin Kathmandu, November 13 Two people have been arrested in Kailali with a leopard skin, police said. The suspects were arrested near Naya Ram Hotel in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City-4 after police found them moving around suspiciously. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Yogendra Timilsina, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Kailali, the arrested have been […] The post Two… english.onlinekhabar.com/two-arrested-in-…

Families of Bhimphedi accident victims agree to receive bodies; postmortem process begins Hetauda, November 13 Families of those killed in Thursday’s electric van accident at Chisapani Gadhi in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality of Makwanpur have agreed to receive the bodies, paving the way for postmortem examinations. The families had refused to collect the bodies since Thursday, demanding Rs 1 million in compensation for each deceased person from the […] The post Families of Bhimphedi… english.onlinekhabar.com/families-of-bhim…

Sudurpaschim Royals beat Kathmandu Gorkhas to seal playoff spot Kathmandu, November 13 Sudurpaschim Royals secured their place in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) playoffs after defeating Kathmandu Gorkhas by seven runs on Friday. Chasing a target of 126 runs, Kathmandu managed 118 for seven in their allotted 20 overs. After being put into bat, Sudurpaschim struggled early and were reduced to eight for four […] The post Sudurpaschim Royals beat Kathmandu… english.onlinekhabar.com/sudurpaschim-roy…

Kathmandu Metropolitan City to launch campaign to recover stolen cultural heritage Kathmandu, November 13 Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is planning to launch a more systematic campaign to identify and repatriate Nepali religious and cultural artefacts stolen and taken to museums and other locations abroad. The campaign will prioritise documentation of heritage objects, public awareness and capacity development at the community level. Speaking at a programme organised […]… english.onlinekhabar.com/kathmandu-metrop…

Govt declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath festival Kathmandu, November 13 The government has announced a public holiday on November 16, Monday, for the Chhath festival. The government has declared the holiday in view of the festival. As part of the Chhath celebrations, it is customary to worship the setting sun on Sunday evening and offer prayers to the rising sun on Monday […] The post Govt declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath festival… english.onlinekhabar.com/govt-declares-pu…

Body of 23-year-old man recovered from irrigation dam in Dang Ghorahi (Dang), November 13 The body of Anup Chaudhary, 23, of Belghar, was recovered after he went missing while bathing in an irrigation dam at Arghum in Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City-10, Dang. According to Armed Police Superintendent Yadu Kumar Karki, a specialised team from the provincial disaster management unit based in Shamshergunj, Banke, recovered the body […] The post Body of… english.onlinekhabar.com/body-of-23-year-…

Chhath preparations gather pace in Kathmandu Markets are filling with shoppers buying fruits, traditional offerings and bamboo items ahead of the festival. kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/11/…

1 killed, 2 injured after car hits pedestrians in Chitwan Kathmandu, November 13 A woman was killed and two other people injured after a car hit pedestrians at Furtichowk in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-16, Chitwan. The accident occurred at around 9 am on Friday when a car bearing registration number Ba Pra 01-034 Cha 9221, travelling from Furtichowk towards Nabin Chowk, struck the pedestrians. Parbati Bhujel, […] The post 1 killed, 2 injured after car… english.onlinekhabar.com/1-killed-2-injur…

Families refuse to collect bodies after Makwanpur microbus crash, demand Rs 1 million compensation each Kathmandu, November 13 Families of those killed in Thursday morning’s microbus accident at Chisapani Gadhi in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality, Makwanpur, have refused to collect the bodies, demanding compensation and other support from the government. Makwanpur Chief District Officer Basanta Adhikari said the families had demanded Rs 1 million in compensation for each deceased victim,… english.onlinekhabar.com/families-refuse-…

Kamala River bridge construction nears completion after 15 years, set to open by November Kathmandu, November 13 Construction of the Kamala River bridge, which connects Siraha and Dhanusha districts along the long-delayed Postal Highway, has reached its final stage after nearly 15 years. Krishna Kumar Mahato, chief of the Postal Highway Directorate in Janakpur, said construction and repair work had been completed and the installation of expansion joints was […] The post Kamala River… english.onlinekhabar.com/kamala-river-bri…

Tell your daughter the door is open On Tuesday, a jury in Virginia did what Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s family had waited more than two years to see. It found her husband, Naresh Bhatt, guilty of first-degree murder and of concealing and defiling her body, which has never been found. She was twenty-eight when she disappeared in July 2024, a pediatric nurse, a […] The post Tell your daughter the door is open appeared first on OnlineKhabar… english.onlinekhabar.com/tell-your-daught…

Wild male elephants vie for control of Sauraha breeding centre after Ronaldo’s death Chitwan, November 13 A power struggle is intensifying among wild male elephants for control of the Sauraha Elephant Breeding Centre after the death of ‘Ronaldo’. The well-known 45-year-old male elephant died on September 19 after chewing an electric wire laid at a Nepali Army post near Bishahajari Lake in the Barandabhar area. Since Ronaldo’s death, […] The post Wild male elephants vie for… english.onlinekhabar.com/wild-male-elepha…

Sri Lanka’s Thanuka Dabare signs with Sudurpaschim Royals for NPL Kathmandu, November 13 Sri Lankan batter Thanuka Dabare has signed with Sudurpaschim Royals for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Dabare, who bats in the top order, has shown his ability in domestic and other competitions in Sri Lanka. He has played all three formats: first-class, List A and T20. He has […] The post Sri Lanka’s Thanuka Dabare signs with Sudurpaschim Royals for… english.onlinekhabar.com/thanuka-dabare-s…

Kathmandu to face Sudurpaschim, Chitwan to take on Janakpur in NPL today Kathmandu, November 13 Two matches will be played in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket tournament today. In the first match, Kathmandu Gorkhas will take on Sudurpaschim Royals at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur. The game starts at 12:30 pm. Kathmandu is second in the points table after playing five matches. The team […] The post Kathmandu to face Sudurpaschim, Chitwan to… english.onlinekhabar.com/kathmandu-face-s…

Chhath has spread across Nepal. State support has not A fairer holiday, safer travel and lasting infrastructure would be a start. kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/11/12/ch…

Are Nepal’s celebrated technocrats serving the country or global capital? From Ram Sharan Mahat’s Banker award to Swarnim Wagle’s TIME100 nod, global honours for Nepali technocrats signal alignment with Western financial orthodoxy, not necessarily service to Nepal’s people. kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/11/12/are-…

Chhath preparations turn into tragedy as Sarlahi family loses six in Makwanpur microbus crash Kathmandu, November 12 Nirmala Devi Yadav of Sundarpur Tol in Chakraghatta Rural Municipality-4, Sarlahi, had already made preparations for Chhath, the major festival dedicated to the Sun God, which begins on Friday. She was eagerly waiting for her sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, who had left Kathmandu on Wednesday evening and were expected to arrive home […] The post Chhath… english.onlinekhabar.com/sarlahi-family-l…