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/sports/2026/08/14/nepali-mma-prospects-take-centre-stage-across-india-ahead-of-dhant-s-road-to-ufc-boutGokul Khadka and Asbeen Chhetri feature in Hyderabad’s LFC-2 tomorrow, while Rahul Hamal Thakuri prepares for his pro debut next week in Arunachal Pradesh.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/ku-appoints-professor-bivek-baral-as-vice-chancellorBaral, who studied mechanical engineering at Kathmandu University, has researched fuel, energy and environmental pollution and has taught at the university since 2004.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/three-nepali-pilgrims-killed-in-bus-crash-in-indiaMore than 45 others were injured when a bus carrying around 50 pilgrims from Rautahat collided with a truck in Jharkhand.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/lawmaker-s-verbal-clash-with-police-chief-raises-questions-over-parliamentary-conductSpeaker Dol Prasad Aryal and RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane have sought details of the tense exchange between ruling RSP lawmaker Khagendra Sunar and IGP Dan Bahadur Karki at the Public Accounts Committee.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/14/in-south-korea-some-savour-last-season-of-legal-dog-meatOnce a staple of the country’s hottest summer days, dog meat is disappearing from markets and restaurants as changing attitudes and a 2024 law bring an end to an industry that has survived for decades.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/four-killed-as-landslide-buries-two-houses-in-rolpaThe latest deaths came a day after 10 people were killed and three others went missing in another landslide in the district.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/supreme-court-asks-why-journalist-kishor-shrestha-should-not-be-releasedThe court has also ordered authorities to submit the investigation file and explain why the journalist should not be released.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/man-made-water-hazards-are-becoming-a-deadly-monsoon-trap-for-children Across Madhesh and Lumbini, children are drowning in roadside excavations, construction sites, ponds and canals, exposing a preventable danger created by poor infrastructure and weak safety measures. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/heavy-rains-trigger-floods-and-landslides-in-three-districts One person is missing and at least two are injured in Bajura, while floods wash away bridges in Kaski and destroy homes and block roads in Jajarkot.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/14/nepal-airlines-is-making-more-money-still-losing-moneyRevenue rose to an estimated Rs23.4 billion last fiscal year, while expenses are expected to be about Rs1 billion higher as debt and operating costs continue to weigh on the carrier.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/14/hundreds-still-missing-in-colombia-as-desperation-grips-earthquake-rescue-effortRescue teams race against time as families await news of missing relatives, while more than 12,500 homes lie damaged or destroyed and the newly installed government faces its first major test in managing a national disasterhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/14/can-meditation-help-people-living-with-dementiaWhile meditation cannot cure or reverse dementia, research suggests it may help manage anxiety, stress, and emotional well-being for people with dementia and their caregivers.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/08/14/paras-khadka-on-leadership-shift-squad-depth-and-nepal-s-cricket-roadmapIn an interview with Kantipur, the CAN secretary discusses the rationale behind the captaincy overhaul, the independence of the selection committee, and the road ahead for Nepali cricket.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/in-a-first-20-interns-complete-8-week-work-at-foreign-ministryYoung researchers spend eight weeks working alongside diplomats and officials, getting a firsthand look at how ideas from the classroom make their way into policymaking.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/14/back-in-nepal-deuba-seeks-to-reclaim-congress-leadershipGeneral Secretary Paudel rejects proposal to restore Deuba as party president, saying: ‘That does not make sense legally, procedurally or politically’.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/08/14/10-dead-3-missing-as-landslide-sweeps-settlement-in-rolpaThe disaster struck one of the remotest parts of Uwa, making rescue operation difficult.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/13/in-nepal-bankers-are-learning-to-fear-the-loanPolice investigations and arrests over lending and loan recovery are raising a fundamental question about who should police the banking system: the central bank or law enforcement agencies.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/08/13/sauraha-elephant-safari-caught-between-animal-welfare-and-livelihoodsLocal entrepreneurs call for phased transition after Supreme Court’s order to shift to ethical tourism.https://kathmandupost.com/arts/2026/08/13/sri-lankan-artist-couple-bring-two-hearts-one-canvas-to-kathmanduThe exhibit explores the meeting points of love, memory, imagination, and human connection.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/13/supreme-court-convicts-four-men-of-gang-rape-overturning-acquittalsCourt says a victim’s changed testimony cannot by itself justify acquittal when physical, scientific and circumstantial evidence establish the crime.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/13/make-inclusion-a-reality-not-rhetoricPrevious governments excluded marginalised communities from vital roles. The new one must not.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/13/why-nepal-s-new-political-darling-is-losing-its-sparkThe central idea of democracy is not to eliminate politics through expertise but to place expertise within political realms.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/13/why-nepal-s-universities-are-straining-to-keep-up-with-student-demandUniversities and higher education institutions in Nepal are short of qualified faculty who consistently impart the right content.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/13/iran-us-make-competing-claims-over-control-of-strait-of-hormuzTehran says no vessel can pass through the strategic waterway without its permission, challenging Trump’s claim that the US has “total control” of the strait. https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/08/13/rolpa-landslide-death-toll-rises-to-10Heavy rain triggered a landslide in Thabang that buried nine houses and other structures, while rescue teams continue searching for missing people.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/08/13/it-s-annual-baby-boom-season-at-nepal-s-maternity-hospitalsWinter weddings and migrant workers returning home for the festivals help drive the annual rise in deliveries, say doctors.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/13/ride-hailing-riders-suspend-protest-but-fare-dispute-remains-unresolvedinDrive has pledged to address drivers’ demands, but no agreement has been reached on a minimum fare as Nepal lacks a clear legal framework governing ride-hailing services.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/13/some-welcome-kishor-shrestha-s-arrest-others-question-itWhile media groups and press freedom advocates have criticised the police action, others say the veteran journalist’s arrest is justified, pointing to a long record of publishing private and targeted content.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/13/iran-says-no-progress-on-reviving-interim-peace-deal-with-usThe US accuses Iran of failing to honor an agreement under the deal to reopen the vital Strait ⁠of Hormuz shipping route. Tehran says Washington has reneged on its commitments, including lifting a blockade of Iranian ports. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/13/deuba-returns-to-nepal-after-nearly-five-months-abroadFormer prime minister arrived in Kathmandu via Hong Kong, but questions remain over his family’s prolonged stay overseas and the details of their medical treatment.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/13/landslide-disrupts-bhotekoshi-s-flow-downstream-residents-warnedA landslide near Nyalam on the Chinese side of the border has affected the river’s flow, but Sindhupalchok officials say only a small amount of debris has entered the river and it is flowing normally.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/13/20-dead-in-three-years-in-rukum-s-riversPeople continue to drown or be swept away in the Sani Bheri and Thuli Bheri rivers while fishing, gathering firewood and gravel, or entering the rivers without basic safety precautions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/13/police-raid-journalist-kishor-shrestha-s-office-after-arrestThe Jana Aastha Saptahik editor-in-chief was arrested over an alleged privacy law violation and is scheduled to be presented in court on Thursday, as journalists protest and the FNJ demands his immediate release.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/13/two-killed-10-missing-after-landslide-buries-homes-in-rolpaThree bodies have been recovered after heavy rain triggered a landslide in Thabang, burying homes, shops and cattle sheds; two people were seriously injured.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/13/lawmakers-absent-as-parliament-s-work-loses-momentumTuesday’s failed vote exposes a wider attendance problem, with senior leaders and ministers frequently missing sittings and raising questions over parliamentary accountability.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/13/we-don-t-have-enough-stories-that-speak-to-children-from-diverse-cultural-backgroundsWriter Anuradha argues that Nepal needs stories featuring illustrations of kids who look like them, the places they belong to, the names they recognise and plots they can call their own.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/13/how-ribdikot-built-a-rs460-million-farming-economyInvestment in agriculture, livestock, market access and production-based subsidies is helping farmers, including returnee migrants and women, expand commercial farming in the Palpa local unit.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/13/when-a-trans-man-has-his-periodNearly two decades after a landmark Supreme Court ruling advanced legal recognition of gender identity, Nepal’s menstrual health policies and services still largely exclude trans men. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/13/government-appointments-fall-short-on-inclusionCritics say the government is sidelining women, Madheshis, Dalits and other marginalised groups in public appointments, despite the Constitution’s mandate for proportional representation.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/13/as-crises-mount-nepal-s-parliamentary-committees-struggle-to-hold-the-government-to-accountThe ‘mini-parliaments’ have largely remained silent on issues of public concern—from police killings and executive pressure on constitutional bodies to financial controversies—raising questions about their independence and oversight role.