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/2026/06/26/passport-impasse-stock-critically-low-nepal-can-t-accept-fresh-deliveries-due-to-corruption-caseWith French supplier exiting and existing stock depleting, the government is paralysed over whether to distribute passports supplied by German firms named in a corruption case.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/26/dda-seizes-suspected-counterfeit-asthma-medicine-in-nationwide-crackdownStocks were confiscated from wholesalers and retailers in Kathmandu Valley, Rupendehi and Kailali.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/26/for-displaced-children-returning-to-school-remains-an-uphill-battleWeeks after families from informal riverbank settlements were displaced, some children remain unenrolled, while others attend school under uncertain arrangements amid poor coordination.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/26/bipin-acharya-elected-rsp-general-secretary-sobita-gautam-becomes-party-vice-chairRSP’s first general convention in Bharatpur continues amid closely contested internal elections and strong gains in women’s representation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/26/low-voltage-and-power-cuts-leave-bardiya-sweltering-in-summer-heatWith fans barely working and household appliances at risk of damage, residents accuse the Nepal Electricity Authority of failing to resolve a years-long electricity crisis.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/26/health-ministry-urges-aid-agencies-to-boost-nutrition-fundingTeams of nutritionists have been sent to provinces to coordinate immediate measures after a government assessment found over 200,000 children under five acutely malnourished.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/26/iran-reasserts-its-right-to-control-shipping-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-ship-hit-near-omanUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on ​Thursday that if Iran threatened or blocked ships in the strait, “we’re going to have a problem.”https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/26/rights-groups-warn-torture-custodial-deaths-persist-despite-legal-safeguardsA report documents 29 custodial deaths and 22 alleged torture cases since 2024, blaming weak investigations and impunity for continued abuses.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/26/27-local-governments-miss-budget-deadline-for-fiscal-year-2026-27The Ministry of Federal Affairs says 726 local governments met the deadline, while disputes, coordination issues and administrative delays affected the remaining units.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/26/morang-farmers-get-above-government-support-price-for-spring-paddyArju Rice Mill is paying Rs28.97 per kilogramme for spring paddy, 39 paisa above the government's minimum support price, offering relief to farmers during the harvest season.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/26/safety-net-for-vulnerable-girls-offers-hope-in-karnaliA pilot scheme provides fixed deposits for orphaned and vulnerable girls, aiming to keep them in school, prevent child marriage and improve their long-term prospects.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/26/palpa-cracks-down-on-illegal-crusher-industriesJoint monitoring team fines and shuts down four units for operating without legal approval and violating industrial standards.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/26/government-extends-deadline-for-displaced-riverbank-squatters-to-leave-holding-centres-by-a-weekFamilies displaced by Kathmandu Valley eviction drive have until July 3 to vacate temporary shelters after complaints that the original deadline left too little time to secure rental housing.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/26/venezuela-races-to-rescue-hundreds-trapped-in-rubble-after-major-twin-earthquakesAt least 235 people have been confirmed dead, with thousands feared trapped or missing as rescue teams race against time.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/26/nepal-s-tea-industry-reopens-after-government-assurance-despite-india-s-stricter-import-testingGovernment promises diplomatic intervention after the new Indian import rule left more than 1.3 million kilograms of Nepali tea stranded and forced nearly 100 factories to suspend operations.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/26/sweden-s-elanga-earns-draw-with-japan-to-keep-their-world-cup-aliveAnthony Elanga’s second-half equaliser secures Sweden a last-32 place as Japan finish second in Group F and set up a knockout clash with Brazil.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/26/ecuador-fight-back-to-shock-germany-and-reach-knockout-stageSouth Americans recover from an early setback to claim a famous victory and reach the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/26/authentically-themselvesThrough art, drag, fashion, filmmaking and community, queer individuals in Nepal are carving out spaces where they can live openly, creatively and on their own terms.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/26/the-many-stories-within-the-taste-of-selrotiLike the selroti at its centre, the play circles back to grief, love and forgiveness through tales drawn from mythology and lived experience.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/26/six-teams-announced-for-nepal-volleyball-leagueThe six teams revealed for the tournament include Sagarmatha Smashers, Madhesh Warriors, Kathmandu Reds, Annapurna Spiker Kings, Karnali Shivaraj and Khaptad Falcons.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/26/after-months-of-debate-nepal-finally-agrees-to-accept-six-us-bell-helicoptersNepali Army had sought heavy-lift aircraft better suited to remote operations.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/26/rsp-proposes-non-partisan-vote-for-electing-local-governments-national-assembly-how-much-water-does-it-holdThe party, despite leading the government with a near two-thirds majority in the House, has no representation in the Assembly.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/26/ajeya-raj-sumargi-s-passport-suspended-as-nepal-reopens-money-laundering-probe Authorities are focusing on billions of rupees transferred into Nepal through offshore companies.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/25/squatters-long-wait-for-alternate-shelterBotched settlement of uprooted squatters brings into question the government’s image as the protector of the rights of all its people.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/25/cockroach-janta-party-shows-indian-politics-remains-anti-womenPolitical parties want to celebrate women voters because they make for crucial votes, but want to deny them real power and representation.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/25/ohio-medicaid-story-needs-facts-not-speculationsCalling an open case a ‘Bhutanese scam’ is a verdict delivered on an active investigation from the other side of the world.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/25/how-nepal-s-football-establishment-destroyed-itselfFIFA’s suspension of ANFA didn’t come from outside. It was a slow and deliberate result of the incompetence of the very people entrusted to protect the sport.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/25/outcry-grows-over-grade-12-results-students-demand-education-minister-s-scalpGovernment announces investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/25/bidhan-shrestha-returns-to-paleti-stage-after-nine-years Known for his folk and patriotic songs, the veteran singer is set to perform at Nepalaya’s long-running intimate music series in Kathmandu this weekend.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/25/average-return-on-microenterprises-in-nepal-falls-below-minimum-urban-wage-reports-world-bank More than half of Nepal’s microenterprises remain unregistered as owners struggle with low incomes, limited job opportunities and weak incentives to formalise, says a new World Bank report.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/25/rsp-general-convention-set-for-overnight-vote-to-elect-office-bearersFifth revised election schedule puts polling from 9:15pm to 12:15am, with results expected by 1:30am on Friday.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/25/venezuela-earthquakes-kill-at-least-164-toll-expected-to-rise-into-thousandsPowerful quakes near Caracas trap residents under rubble, trigger mass destruction and large-scale rescue operations as authorities warn of far higher casualty figures.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/06/25/ai-driven-vibe-coding-gains-ground-in-nepalTasks that once took weeks can now be done in hours, but experts warn that speed may come with security risks.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/06/25/67-nepalis-die-in-japan-in-over-ten-months-25-by-suicideMost victims were student visa holders engaged in work, as rising costs, loan pressure and weak support systems fuel concern over mental health and labour oversight.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/25/supreme-court-issues-show-cause-order-over-bishnu-paudel-s-detentionThe apex court seeks explanation on his detention after a habeas corpus petition challenges the arrest of the CPN-UML vice-chair in a money laundering investigation linked to businessman Deepak Bhatta.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/25/bird-flu-reaches-11-districts-as-farmers-await-compensationNearly 600,000 birds have been culled as authorities race to contain the outbreak, while compensation delays deepen financial strain on poultry producers.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/25/quakes-rock-venezuela-killing-at-least-32-and-injuring-hundredsA magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit about 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed less ​than a minute later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/25/fifa-suspends-anfa-over-third-party-interference Indefinite suspension sidelines Nepal’s national teams and clubs from international football and cuts access to FIFA and AFC programmes.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/25/in-kathmandu-the-world-cup-means-jerseys-memories-and-dreams-of-gloryThousands of kilometres from the stadiums of North America, Kathmandu’s football fans show how the city has been swept up in football’s biggest spectacle.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/25/in-roots-blooms-emotions-take-abstract-formContemporary artist Shivangini Rana presents 72 works, blending paintings with wearable art pieces crafted on shawls.