‘There is still fire in me’: How Abhishek Bastola is battling administrative neglect to keep Nepal’s tennis dream alive
Despite dominating domestic tennis for a decade, playing in the Davis Cup and many big tournaments, Abhishek Bastola continues to fund his own global journey as official support remains non-existent.
Policy uncertainty hit economy as stocks and imports suffer most
Findings come at a time when economists and the private sector have increasingly questioned the frequency of policy changes by successive governments and regulators.
India’s sugar export ban fuels smuggling ahead of peak festival season
Armed Police Force seized 10 tonnes of smuggled sugar in a month, more than double the quantity confiscated a month earlier
Broad Peak avalanche wipes out a generation of Nepali climbing greats
The deaths of Nirmal Purja and five other mountain guides on Pakistan’s Broad Peak have dealt a severe blow to Nepal’s high-altitude climbing community, erasing decades of expertise and world-class achievement.
Home Minister Gurung stays in Tarai as tensions ease
The home minister’s direct intervention marks a shift from curfews and security deployments to negotiations with victims’ families and local groups.
Nepali political solidarity visible in times of crisis
From the 12-point understanding to the recent communal tensions, Nepal’s political parties have repeatedly put aside deep political differences to confront national crises together.
Policy uncertainty dents national economy, with stock market and imports hit hardest
Findings come at a time when economists and the private sector have increasingly questioned frequent policy changes by successive governments and regulators.
The persistent cycle of hope, expectation and dismay in modern Nepal
Interestingly and remarkably, the focus of every transition is the people and the question of their rights.
Lift the migration ban on domestic work
The ban pushes women into precarious and undocumented journeys, making them invisible to the state that must protect them.
Learning AI, unlearning AI
History will remember this era as the moment when humans voluntarily stopped trying.
US makes visa bond scheme permanent for Nepalis, others
Maximum bond raised to $20,000 for certain B1/B2 applicants
Deepmala Dhakal crowned as the Miss Nepal 2026
The finale celebrated ambition and purpose as Dhakal claimed the crown alongside Arya Nishaant and Kashis Subba.
Nepal’s SAFF Championship hopes hinge on FIFA lifting ANFA suspension
Drawn in Group A with hosts Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, Nepal face exclusion if the ban remains beyond September 13.
Ministry urges Chief Justice to set up dedicated benches for cooperative fraud cases
A task force formed following a Supreme Court directive has recommended dedicated benches in district courts with heavy cooperative fraud caseloads to speed up trials and help victims recover their savings.
Why Nepal’s communal tensions keep returning
Nepal’s latest communal violence did not emerge overnight. A familiar mix of provocation, online misinformation, political neglect, and heavy-handed policing has turned isolated disputes into recurring flashpoints across the Madhesh.
Dissident Congress faction forms organising committee for national gathering
Shashank Koirala will coordinate the 521-member committee as the faction prepares for an August 14 gathering, with leaders warning that failure to reach a unity deal could lead to the launch of a new political party.
Curfews lifted in parts of Madhesh as tensions ease
Janakpur and Lahan restrictions removed after security review, while limits on gatherings remain in sensitive areas.
Nepse drops 1.79 percent on cautious trading
Market loses Rs80 billion in capitalisation as investors hold back amid uncertainty.
Sunsari curfew lifted, restrictions remain in place
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
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
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
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
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
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
NEPSE this week
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
Gas shortages reported after Nepal Oil resumes sale of full cylinders
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
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
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
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
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
RSP chair begins consultations with political and community leaders before prime minister launches similar efforts after Sunsari violence spreads across Madhesh.
World awaits status of missing climbers, including Nirmal Purja
Following the recovery of two bodies, seven climbers were spotted via aerial drone footage on Broad Peak. But the search team says they can’t verify the identities of most of them — or confirm if they are still alive.
India’s sugar export ban fuels smuggling ahead of peak festival season
Armed Police Force seized 10 tonnes of smuggled sugar in a month, more than double the quantity confiscated a month earlier.
Nirmal Purja, who redrew the limits of human endurance and reshaped Nepali mountaineering, dies in Broad Peak avalanche
The former British special forces soldier climbed all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks in six months, becoming one of the most celebrated — and polarising — figures in modern mountaineering.
Trump says deal reached to disarm Hamas, Israeli support for plan remains uncertain
Hamas leaders held talks with mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey on the second phase of Trump’s Gaza plan, as presented to them by his Board of Peace.
Curfew reimposed in Birgunj as tensions persist
Authorities have banned assemblies of more than five people, rallies, demonstrations and other public gatherings within designated areas until Saturday morning.
Sunsari shooting victims’ families refuse bodies despite government agreement
Families of two youths killed in Kaptanganj firing await broader settlements with other victims’ families before holding a joint funeral.
Spain, Morocco try to halt deadly rush on Spanish enclave after tens of thousands cross in a day
The mass crossing into Ceuta, a tiny Spanish-held spit jutting into the Mediterranean from Morocco, caused shock and division in Europe.
Death toll rises to at least 34 after blast at Pakistan coal mine complex
Shoaib Nosherwani, Balochistan’s minister for mines and mineral development, earlier told Reuters that 36 people were in the collapsed part of the complex at the time of the explosion.
From brown sugar to pills, Karnali faces a changing addiction problem
Sedatives, painkillers and other prescription medicines are being misused as intoxicants, exposing a new challenge for law enforcement and health workers.
Living with leopards in the Himalayas
Conflicts with people are growing as expanded forest land and climate change push the creatures into human settlements. There are solutions to try.
Nepali worker killed in Iranian missile strike in Kuwait
Som Kumar Tamang, 44, died after a missile hit a Chinese company building in northern Kuwait, becoming the second Nepali killed since the Iran-US-Israel conflict escalated across West Asia.
Broad Peak Avalanche: What we know so far about Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja and the missing climbers in Pakistan
An international climbing team was hit by an avalanche on the 8,047-metre peak on Thursday. Here is what we know about the missing climbers, rescue efforts and the challenges facing search teams.
Four bodies recovered after avalanche hits Broad Peak, Nirmal Purja among climbers missing
Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts on Pakistan’s 8,047-metre mountain after an avalanche struck an international expedition team.
The parliament that cannot question its prime minister
Nepal’s rules are modelled on other parliamentary democracies. But rules matter only when the prime ministers answer questions — and the Speakers insist that they do.
Bill seeks to stop double state benefits for office-bearers of constitutional bodies
Proposed legal changes would bar constitutional appointees from drawing pensions and state-funded perks simultaneously, following a Supreme Court directive issued in 2017.
Two bodies found at Broad Peak avalanche site, names yet to be identified, Seven Summit Treks says; Nimsdai among still missing
A helicopter is set to fly off from the Pakistani city of Skardu and search operations are expected to start soon, the BBC has learned. Seven Summit official says hope of finding survivors alive is gradually fading.
Government reaches deal with families of two killed in Sunsari
Five days after the deadly Dewanganj incident, the government agrees to declare the victims martyrs, provide Rs1 million compensation to each family, ensure jobs for one family member each, and pursue an impartial investigation.
Exhibit review: The language of Paubha
Rich in symbolism and meticulous craftsmanship, the exhibit ‘Traditional Paubha Paintings’ explores the narratives behind Nepal’s sacred painting tradition.
Nepal’s para athletes are chasing medals with little more than hope and donations
With government support falling far short of actual costs, athletes and associations are relying on personal contributions to prepare for the Asian Para Games.