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/money/2026/02/02/nepse-edges-up-marginally-after-two-day-declineBenchmark index gains 0.05 per cent to close at 2,695.73 points as turnover slips to Rs8.22 billion.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/02/kantipur-journalist-deepak-sapkota-among-three-to-receive-amar-nembang-memorial-awardThe seventh edition of the award also includes poet Devendra Sakten Rai and writer Malisha Yakthungba.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/02/bangladesh-beat-india-2-0-in-saff-u19-women-s-championship-in-pokharaCaptain Arpita Biswas and Alpi Akter score first-half goals as Bangladesh maintain winning run.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/02/slump-in-commodities-rattles-global-marketsAn increase in margin requirements is generally negative for affected contracts, as the higher capital outlay can dampen speculative participation, reduce liquidity, and push traders to unwind positions.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/02/ex-minister-jitendra-narayan-dev-quits-uml Says party misread Gen Z protests and drifted towards authoritarianism.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/02/three-tia-customs-staff-held-with-bribe-money-23-mobile-phones-seizedCIAA says the trio demanded bribes from service users sending goods abroad through courier services; cash and phones seized for investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/02/former-uk-minister-mandelson-quits-labour-after-new-epstein-revelationsMandelson was key to the Labour Party’s electoral success when Tony Blair was prime minister starting in the 1990s.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/02/supreme-court-bars-publication-of-citizenship-numbers-in-driving-licence-resultsCourt says disclosing personal details violates right to privacy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/02/karnali-gets-first-132-kv-transmission-lineNepal Electricity Authority says new line will improve reliability and support industrial growth.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/02/gold-price-drops-by-rs13-400-per-tolaAfter hitting a record high last week, gold and silver prices continue to slide.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/02/japan-pm-takaichi-s-party-poised-for-landslide-victory-poll-showsA strong Sunday election result would strengthen Takaichi’s party leadership and support her fiscal expansion, raising concerns over Japan’s finances and bond yields.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/02/washington-scolds-cuba-after-crowds-heckle-us-diplomatTensions between the longtime foes escalated after Trump labelled Cuba a US security threat and threatened tariffs on nations supplying oil to the communist-run island.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/02/president-paudel-begins-four-day-official-visit-to-japanHe will meet Japan’s emperor, prime minister, and business leaders as part of events marking 70 years of diplomatic tieshttps://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/02/02/politics-of-discouragementThere is a need for nuanced debates on how best to contain the spread of misogyny online.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/02/is-the-indian-nipah-variant-more-severeIncreased infectivity can’t be ruled out, given its capacity to undergo further natural mutations.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/02/02/today-s-weather-february-2-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/02/02/post-conflict-elections-are-always-challenging-1769994892Leaders will only follow the election code of conduct when they are compelled to do so by legislation.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/02/pakistan-to-boycott-t20-world-cup-group-match-against-indiaPakistan, who are scheduled to play all their matches in Sri Lanka, would forfeit two points if they boycotted the India match. https://kathmandupost.com/arts/2026/02/02/capturing-the-past-and-future-in-the-same-frameThe exhibition ‘Changing Times’ suggests that the past and future are not opposites, but forces that continue to shape each other in the present.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/02/living-heritage-brings-art-and-theatre-togetherA collaborative exhibition at The Nanee showcases Paubha paintings and a live theatre performance rooted in the cultural traditions of the Kathmandu Valley.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/02/02/12-teams-participating-in-aaha-rara-pokhara-gold-cup-s-silver-jubileeThe 25th edition of the football tournament kicks off on February 10, with the final scheduled on February 21. It will be the first time in 25 editions that the event will be played under lights.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/02/gandaki-enforces-ride-hailing-rules-after-months-of-delay-bagmati-yet-to-followGandaki Province has formally implemented ride-sharing and self-drive service regulations after gazette publication, while Bagmati continues to delay similar guidelines despite Supreme Court directives.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/02/as-polls-near-oli-sounds-softer-on-gen-z-uprisingParty official and political analyst, however, say the UML chief has yet to soften on Sept 9 violence.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/02/02/water-bird-numbers-fall-sharply-across-nepalA nationwide census conducted last month shows populations have dropped in major wetlands. Experts cite habitat loss and human threats.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/02/02/millions-exposed-to-lead-in-toothpaste-sindoor-and-eyelinersEven popular brands in Nepal found laced with highly toxic metal that can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/01/election-commission-seeks-public-help-to-curb-poll-code-violationsThe commission has sought clarification from 23 candidates and institutions after finding their actions problematic.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/01/mofa-urges-nepalis-in-iran-to-leave-immediately-amid-security-concernsMinistry advises Nepalis to defer travel and prepare documents for emergency exit.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/01/korea-warns-nepal-over-eps-staff-safetySeoul cautions it may not send human resource staff again if security concerns persist amid protests by qualified Nepali workers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/01/dry-landslide-disrupts-traffic-along-bhakunde-mangaltar-section-of-bp-highwayPolice said continuous falling debris has made it unsafe to immediately deploy excavators to clear the road.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/01/ciaa-files-corruption-case-against-nepal-reinsurance-chair-paudelThe anti-graft body accused Paudel of embezzling over Rs124.7 million during his tenure at Udayapur Cement Company.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/01/zelenskiy-says-new-trilateral-talks-set-for-feb-4-5-in-abu-dhabiUkrainian President announced the trilateral talks on social media X.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/01/nepser-slips-as-most-sector-face-lossesBenchmark index falls 0.73 per cent to 2,694.20 points as most sub-sectors decline.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/01/india-maintains-rs12-8-billion-aid-for-nepalBhutan remains the largest recipient of Indian aid, while other neighbouring countries also receive allocations.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/01/pakistan-forces-kill-145-militants-after-attacks-in-balochistanThe death toll includes militants killed in raids on Friday and Saturday, as well as additional militants killed during ongoing clearance operations.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/01/journalist-dinesh-sitaula-dies-after-collapsing-on-election-campaign-in-achhamHe collapsed during RSP’s election campaign in Achham Friday and was being treated in Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/01/new-parties-challenge-traditional-heavyweights-in-salyanFourteen candidates, including contenders from newer parties, enter the March 5 House race amid a shifting political mood.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/01/pakistan-says-92-militants-killed-after-attacks-in-balochistanThe attacks were carried out a day after Pakistan’s military said it killed 41 militants in separate raids in Balochistan, which borders Iran and Afghanistan and has faced a decades-long separatist insurgency.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/01/australian-boy-killed-by-shark-in-sydney-harbour-honoured-at-bondi-beachDozens of beaches, including in Sydney, were closed in January after four shark attacks in two days, as heavy rains left water murky and more likely to attract sharks.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/01/gold-silver-prices-dropAfter hitting record highs last week, both metals see a decline.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/01/all-challengers-to-gokarna-bista-in-gulmi-2-are-newcomersCPN-UML vice-chair faces first-time opponents in the March parliamentary elections, with 22 candidates contesting the seat.