Nepse drops 1.79 percent on cautious trading
By Pritam Bhattarai Market loses Rs80 billion in capitalisation as investors hold back amid uncertainty.
Sunsari curfew lifted, restrictions remain in place
By Arjun Subedi Administration eases restrictions in 10 local units after reviewing security situation following Dewanganj violence.
Seven-point deal reached with family of teen killed in Siraha
By Binay Aazad The agreement includes a commitment to begin the process of declaring 15-year-old Ganesh Yadav a national martyr, provide Rs1 million in relief, investigate the killing and offer a government job to a family member.
Bhanubhakta beyond Ramayan: The other side of Nepal’s most revered poet
By Rivash Rijal As Nepal honours Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya, experts revisit ‘Badhu Siksha’, arguing that its prescription for women deserves critical reading for its patriarchal worldview.
A rom-com that learns to let go
By Tatsam Mukherjee Sharanya Rajgopal's ‘Musafir Cafe’ outgrows its rom-com clichés to become a thoughtful meditation on love, ambition and the grace of moving on.
Book review: When folklore becomes fear
By Shrinkhala Chand Thakuri Yekendra Bahadur Rawal’s ‘Aghortantra’ proves that Nepal’s own myths and rituals can be as haunting as any gothic horror.
EVENTS: August 1 to August 7, 2026
By Post Report The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
NEPSE this week
By Post Report Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Gas shortages reported after Nepal Oil resumes sale of full cylinders
By Krishana Prasain Nepal Oil Corporation blames temporary demand surge on the switch back to full 14.2 kg cylinders, while consumer rights activists accuse dealers of creating artificial shortages and overcharging customers.
Source code theft emerges as a growing threat to Nepal’s software industry
By Sajana Baral Companies say former employees and insiders are walking away with proprietary code and turning it into rival products. Legal remedies remain slow, limited, and companies often suffer heavy losses before cases are resolved.
As demand for human milk grows, ministry to operate van for collecting surplus from mothers at home
By Arjun Poudel Since demand is excessively high and collection low, Human milk bank has been prioritising the infants with low weights and those critically ill for service.
National ID authentication failures disrupt public services
By Anil Giri Authentication failures have disrupted passport, banking and multiple other services for people who applied for national ID cards after July 1.
Madhesh tensions ease after all-party talks, heightened security
By Gaurav Pokharel Prime Minister Shah met Madhesh leaders and lawmakers Friday, while home minister reached agreements with victims’ families in Sunsari and Siraha Thursday.
RSP chief Lamichhane’s lead helped government douse eastern Tarai flames without further losses
By Jaya Singh Mahara RSP chair begins consultations with political and community leaders before prime minister launches similar efforts after Sunsari violence spreads across Madhesh.