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/national/2026/02/03/voters-fear-possible-booth-capture-and-ballot-manipulationSecurity agencies say high-security measures have been planned for the upcoming elections.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/03/aarif-dipendra-power-nepal-to-a-seven-wicket-win-over-uae-in-world-cup-warmupNepal’s second and last warm-up match before their World Cup group-stage fixture is against Canada on February 5.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/03/veteran-election-policeman-plans-to-retire-after-serving-10-pollsTanka Prasad Dhungana, 54, has been on duty at elections ever since the 1991 elections, and he’s back for March 5 polls.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/03/congress-deploys-leaders-to-all-seven-provinces-for-electionsCentral representatives will assess the party’s standing in districts and coordinate election campaigns.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/03/paris-prosecutor-s-cybercrime-unit-searches-x-office-musk-summonedMusk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino were summoned to a hearing on April 20. Other X staff were also summoned as witnesses.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/03/nepse-declines-again-as-benchmark-index-slips-12-58-pointsOf the traded companies, share prices of 66 firms advanced, while 190 declined and three remained unchanged.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/03/prime-minister-karki-hints-at-possibility-of-elections-in-two-phasesHowever, rules out speculations of postponement of the March 5 polls.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/03/spain-to-ban-social-media-access-for-children-under-16Australia in December became the first country to ban social media for children under 16.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/03/usda-to-release-flies-near-us-mexico-border-to-fight-screwworm-pestUSDA has halted US imports of Mexican livestock to keep out the pest, worsening a cattle shortage that has pushed beef prices to record highs for consumers.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/03/nepal-to-face-uae-in-first-warm-up-match-in-chennai-todayThe national team will play against the UAE and Canada in practice games as build-up to ICC T20 World Cup in India.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/03/fifa-boss-infantino-supports-lifting-ban-on-russiaInfantino also defended FIFA’s decision to award a peace prize to United States President Donald Trump at the 2026 World Cup draw.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/03/security-agencies-say-preparations-for-march-polls-in-final-phaseNepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force finalise nationwide security plans, with nearly 240,000 personnel to be deployed in three security rings across all constituencies.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/03/philippine-lawmakers-weigh-impeachment-for-president-marcosMarcos, midway through his six-year term and denying wrongdoing, faces two complaints deemed ‘sufficient in form’ by the House justice committee on Monday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/03/52-polling-stations-in-jumla-marked-highly-sensitive-for-upcoming-elections District security committee flags challenges; authorities intensify preparations for safe voting.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/03/adult-female-leopard-found-dead-in-makawanpur Locals and police recover 4-year-old leopard from Thaha Municipality.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/03/gold-price-jumps-rs3-700-per-tola After a recent dip, fine gold hits Rs290,300 per tola, while the silver price also rises.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/03/slow-movement-at-gaza-border-after-israel-reopens-rafah-crossingThe Rafah crossing, standing amidst rubble and ruins, is the sole route in or out for nearly all of Gaza’s more than 2 million residents.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/03/us-to-cut-tariffs-on-india-to-18-india-agrees-to-end-russian-oil-purchasesTrump’s announcement added to positive sentiment over semiconductor makers and artificial intelligence, lifting major indexes into positive territory on the day.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/02/03/today-s-weather-february-3-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/03/why-slowing-down-is-now-a-mental-health-needBy taking intentional pauses through small daily activities, we can restore focus and regulate stress. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/03/south-asian-salon-is-set-to-organise-walk-sketch-in-kathmandu The event will take place on February 7, with Swayambhu Buddha Park as the gathering point.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/02/03/machhindra-and-laligurans-share-points-in-national-leagueBoth matches at the league on Monday—Satdobato vs Chitlang and Laligurans vs Machhindra—end in goalless stalemate.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/02/03/nepal-vs-bangladesh-to-decide-on-hosts-chance-for-saff-u19-women-s-championship-finalNepal beat Bhutan 2-1 on Monday to keep their hope for the final alive. However, India, who lost 0-2 to Bangladesh on Monday, also have high chances for the main event.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/02/03/livestock-farming-in-crisis-as-china-tightens-cross-border-grazingNepali herders are facing harassment in Tibet despite a 2012 deal to allow grazing within 30 km on both sides.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/03/nepal-india-explore-interbank-channel-for-large-indian-currency-transfersCentral banks in talks on digital transfer of Indian rupees between Nepali and Indian banks.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/03/could-deuba-s-displeasure-slow-the-congress-poll-marchThapa allies are concerned that those who opposed the convention could resort to non-cooperation during the polls.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/02/02/poisoned-potentialThe state must strictly enforce punitive measures to prevent people from exposure to lead.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/02/dalits-in-election-manifestosParties would do well to implement the various constitutional provisions made to uplift Dalits.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/02/unfulfilled-promise-of-inclusionThe demoralising number of women on the candidacy list for the March elections cannot be overlooked.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/02/government-warns-against-submitting-fake-information-for-visasWarning comes following US concerns over visa documents and character certificates issued by Nepal Police.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/02/rights-defenders-urge-parties-to-prioritise-transitional-justice-in-poll-agendasThey said past governments have treated transitional justice as a political tool.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/02/02/outpatient-coverage-drastically-slashed-under-government-s-health-insuranceFrom February 13, the scheme will cover only up to Rs25,000 for outpatient care, but inpatient and emergency coverage remain up to Rs100,000.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/02/pakistan-s-india-boycott-splits-fans-as-politics-overshadows-cricketThe ICC said it was still awaiting an official communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) conveying their “position of selective participation.”https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/02/who-fears-feminism-in-bangladeshIn the post-uprising period in particular, conservative right-wing groups have repeatedly labelled feminist activism a 'Western' act and demanded its complete boycott.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/02/nepal-beat-bhutan-2-1-to-keep-final-hopes-alive-in-saff-u19-women-s-championshipGoals from Srijana Baduwal and substitute Prajita Rai earn Nepal their first win of the tournament in Pokhara.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/02/gen-z-influence-led-to-compelled-ministerial-picks-prime-minister-karki-tells-houseThe prime minister revealed that the names inducted under pressure included Mahabir Pun, Kulman Ghising, Jagdish Kharel and Bablu Gupta.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/02/iran-weighs-nuclear-diplomacy-with-us-gaps-over-missiles-remainLast year the United States struck Iranian nuclear targets, joining in at the close of a 12-day Israeli bombing campaign.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/02/british-serial-killer-suffolk-strangler-pleads-guilty-to-1999-murderThe killer was given a whole-life order, meaning he could never be released from prison, for what the sentencing judge described as “a targeted campaign of murder”.https://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.