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/2026/02/16/army-escorts-school-children-as-tiger-terror-grips-salyan-villagesVillagers living near Banke National Park have long lived in fear, but it grew urgent after a tiger killed three people in December.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/16/parties-start-campaigning-without-manifestos-breaching-election-code-of-conductA total of 37 of the 68 parties, including Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, didn’t comply with the commission’s directive to unveil the documents before campaigning.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/02/16/thousands-of-nepali-children-are-completely-unvaccinatedA new Nepal Multiple Indicator Survey report shows 1.7 percent of children receive no vaccines, and 11 percent miss some basic doses.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/16/kaski-court-halts-withdrawal-of-organised-crime-and-money-laundering-case-against-lamichhaneAttorney general’s decision to withdraw the money laundering and organised crime charges against Lamichhane had sparked legal and political controversy.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/16/afghanistan-beat-uae-to-keep-faint-super-8-hopes-aliveNew Zealand, with four points ahead of their final group match against bottom-placed Canada on Tuesday, look primed to claim the second Super Eight spot from Group D.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/16/police-recapture-seven-inmates-escaped-during-september-protestsThe inmates were rearrested through coordinated search operations, police said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/16/foreign-secretary-rai-to-co-chair-nepal-portugal-bilateral-consultation-in-lisbonThe Nepali delegation comprises senior officials from the ministry, Nepal’s ambassador to Portugal and other officials from the embassy.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/16/cyclone-gezani-leaves-59-dead-in-madagascar-displaces-more-than-16-000At its peak, Gezani had sustained winds of about 185 km (115 miles) per hour- powerful enough to rip metal sheeting from rooftops and uproot large trees.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/16/bihar-government-proposes-road-corridor-connecting-pashupatinath-and-baidhyanath-dhamThe greenfield expressway is planned to be around 250 km long.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/16/foreign-minister-sharma-to-attend-bangladesh-government-swearing-in-ceremonySharma’s visit reinforces Nepal’s commitment to deeper bilateral ties as Tarique Rahman prepares to take oath as prime minister in Bangladesh.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/16/nepse-slips-despite-thursday-s-reboundOut of the traded companies, share prices of 86 advanced, while 163 declined.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/16/jsp-n-candidate-in-rupandehi-3-quits-party-joins-umlShreeniwas Yadav withdraws candidacy, urges voters to back UML candidate.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/16/election-commission-writes-to-press-council-seeking-action-against-setopatiThe commission says published reports violate the election code of conduct.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/16/china-to-implement-zero-tariff-policy-for-53-african-countriesThe Chinese government also highlighted its push to promote the signing of Economic Partnership Agreements for shared development.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/16/alleged-bondi-beach-gunman-makes-first-court-appearanceNaveed Akram, 24, faces 59 charges over the December 14 attack, including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder and a terror offence.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/16/printing-of-ballot-papers-enters-final-stageJanak Education Material Centre plans to complete printing remaining 500,000 first-past-the-post ballot papers by Monday evening.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/16/suryakumar-dedicates-win-to-india-salman-looks-at-big-picture-after-lossThe match itself passed without flashpoints despite the tensions, but there was no shaking of hands between the rival captains at the toss.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/16/pakistan-nepal-friendship-t20-tournament-concludes-in-kathmanduBaluwatar Cricket Academy clinch title; 12th edition to feature 16 teams.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/16/iran-says-potential-energy-mining-and-aircraft-deals-on-table-in-talks-with-usThe US has dispatched a second aircraft carrier to the region and is preparing for the possibility of a sustained military campaign if the talks do not succeed.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/02/16/today-s-weather-february-16-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/16/bhajan-sanjh-gives-tradition-a-youthful-beatThrough events like the annual Ekam Shivaratri, Bhajan Sanjh reflects a new way Kathmandu’s youth are experiencing spirituality.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/16/a-student-led-drama-that-explores-social-realityTaking place at Sadhna Ghar theatre, ‘Ek-Anek’ presents three unique stories.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/16/nepal-out-of-super-8-contention-after-third-straight-defeatThe Rhinos, who started their T20 World Cup campaign on a promising note, lost to the West Indies by nine wickets on Sunday.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/16/multinationals-profits-slide-as-political-turmoil-india-s-gst-change-and-migration-weigh-on-demandUnilever Nepal’s net profit drops 10 percent; Bottlers Nepal trims losses amid weak consumption and rising costs.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/02/16/japan-s-wakayama-governor-visits-lumbiniMiyazaki led an 18-member delegation from Wakayama to mark ten years of sister city relations between Lumbini Development Trust and Koya Town municipality. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/16/what-routine-of-nepal-banda-gets-right-and-what-it-gets-wrongRONB, which bills itself as a news media outlet, is perhaps the most widely followed social media page in Nepal today. Why is it so popular—and controversial?https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/16/balen-s-presence-may-not-enough-for-rsp-to-do-well-in-madheshProvince, keenly watched for steep competition among parties, is important for the high number of House seats it holds.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/15/israeli-cabinet-approves-west-bank-land-registration-palestinians-condemn-de-facto-annexationIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing an election later this year, deems the establishment of any Palestinian state a security threat.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/02/15/bangladesh-bets-on-moderationThe coming to power of a moderate force like the BNP is in the interest of the country and the region.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/15/water-from-crisis-to-bankruptcyCan we, with our existing policies, institutions and knowledge, revive our lost springs?https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/02/15/nepal-should-make-judicious-investment-in-higher-educationThe countries that develop good universities have a clear vision, they invest consistently in education and research, and commit to long-term development.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/15/political-stability-as-an-economic-issueIf the electorate rewards short-term promises over long-term credibility, parties will treat governance as a bargaining chip.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/15/nepali-man-dies-on-ukraine-frontline-after-joining-russian-army-to-clear-debtsHis death renews questions over the growing number of Nepalis lured to fight against Ukraine for money.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/15/bangladesh-has-spoken-now-it-s-time-to-deliverGovern like the people are watching, because this time, they actually are.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/15/marginalised-youth-candidates-carry-lived-struggles-into-chitwan-1-electionChitwan’s Arjun Chepang and Bikash Kami convert personal experiences of injustice, discrimination and exclusion into political campaigns for dignity and change.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/15/trump-netanyahu-agreed-us-should-press-iran-to-cut-oil-sales-to-china-axios-reportsChina accounts for more than 80 percent of Iran's oil exports. Any reduction in that trade would mean lower oil revenue for Iran.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/02/15/morton-takes-dad-s-lead-to-blaze-a-trail-for-aussie-biathlonMorton’s father was one of only a handful of Aussie Olympic biathletes 20 years ago and the sport in Australia remains small.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/15/nepal-eliminated-after-third-straight-defeat-in-t20-world-cupNine-wicket loss to West Indies confirms exit before final group match against Scotland.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/15/gold-price-rises-by-rs2-300-per-tolaSilver falls by Rs15 per tola in Sunday trading.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/02/15/two-dead-in-rautahat-road-accident-1771137177Motorbike crashes into tree after losing control; both riders die in hospital.