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/2026/08/17/finance-ministry-delays-forwarding-mca-nepal-s-request-to-extend-mcc-projectsThe agency seeks one-year extension citing delays caused by Trump’s aid pause and failed transmission line bids.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/17/visits-reopen-talks-to-rescue-bankrupt-gorakhkali-rubber-industryLatest inspection offers no firm restart date as the state-owned factory continues to deteriorate more than a decade after shutting down.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/17/supreme-court-orders-release-of-journalist-kishor-shresthaThe bench says Shrestha can be investigated outside custody, citing the absence of grounds for detention and constitutional protection of the right to communication.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/17/pm-shah-to-face-lawmakers-questions-on-august-26Each parliamentary party will be allowed at least one question, with up to 15 additional questions allocated based on party strength in the House.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/17/deuba-camp-divided-over-push-to-make-sanatan-religion-national-identityDisagreement over the proposal delays the Nepali Congress gathering’s conclusions and forces the postponement of a scheduled press conference.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/17/who-is-khalil-al-hayya-the-hamas-leader-who-met-kushner-in-cairoNamed Hamas’ overall leader in July, Hayya narrowly escaped assassination ‌himself in a 2025 Israeli airstrike in Qatar that killed his son and aides.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/17/durgalal-shrestha-poet-who-championed-nepal-bhasha-literature-dies-at-93The poet, lyricist, playwright and language activist spent more than eight decades writing in a style that was simple enough for ordinary readers but deep enough to endure.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/17/four-hospitals-in-khotang-remain-unfinished-after-years-of-workProjects launched under the federal government’s rural hospital drive have stalled amid contractor disputes, repeated deadline extensions and design changes.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/17/heroes-and-nashville-actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36Panettiere’s memoir “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” released in May, portrayed ​the trauma around the difficult 2014 birth of her daughter and ​her subsequent battles with postpartum depression and alcohol addiction then.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/17/baniya-resigns-as-bagmati-chief-minister-after-losing-majorityThe Nepali Congress leader stepped down before a confidence vote after failing to secure enough support to keep his government in power.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/17/for-the-first-time-speaker-directs-pm-shah-to-face-house-questionsThe directive comes after opposition lawmakers repeatedly demanded a response from the prime minister over his remarks on Nepal’s encroachment on Indian territory.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/17/journalist-kishor-shrestha-remanded-in-custody-for-four-more-daysKathmandu District Court grants police more time to investigate the alleged privacy law violation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/17/foreign-employment-agencies-call-off-protest-after-talks-with-labour-ministryThe agreement averts the possibility of a halt in sending Nepali workers abroad as the government pledges to address recruiters’ policy and administrative concerns.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/17/i-left-new-york-for-kathmandu-did-the-egg-crisis-follow-meTurns out inflation doesn’t need your new address to find you; it just needs an appetite.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/17/six-die-at-temple-in-india-s-bihar-after-stampede-like-event-officials-sayTelevision showed images of relatives thronging hospitals ​as rescuers brought in people ​on ⁠stretchers.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/17/bagmati-chief-minister-set-to-resign-ahead-of-floor-testIndra Bahadur Baniya is expected to step down after addressing the provincial assembly, clearing the way for the UML and NCP to form a new coalition government.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/08/17/snake-images-adorn-homes-as-devotees-mark-nag-panchamiHindu families across the country placed images of serpent deities above their doors and offered prayers, milk, flowers and other ritual items on the festival.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/08/17/q-a-i-have-spent-most-of-my-adult-life-in-america-but-my-internal-identification-remains-firmly-nepaliIn an interview with Kantipur, the acclaimed author reflects on his seven-book literary journey, the influence of American academia, his latest novel, and the universal psychology at the heart of his fiction.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/17/trump-orders-pentagon-to-cut-back-military-exercises-with-south-koreaTrump’s move to scale back the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills comes as he seeks to revive diplomacy with North Korea, while Seoul faces growing pressure over its security role and refusal to join US-led actions against Iran.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/17/at-re-kriti-the-product-is-the-heroThe organisation turns discarded denim into bags and accessories, while asking consumers to reconsider what they buy, what they throw away, and what waste can become.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/17/new-kathmandu-festival-brings-tarkovsky-kapadia-and-nepali-cinema-togetherThe five-day ‘Licchavi Cinema Festival’ will bring films from Nepal, Asia, and beyond to Kathmandu, pairing contemporary works with classics.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/17/nepal-revives-industrial-security-force-to-restore-investor-confidenceThe decision comes amid repeated incidents of vandalism and property damage as the government seeks to reassure the private sector and attract fresh investment.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/17/shusmita-thapa-magar-begins-her-pro-mma-journey-with-winMagar has a pro Muay Thai record of 7-0 and a pro kickboxing record of 2-2. Now, she has entered MMA.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/17/commercial-banks-post-32-percent-profit-surge-despite-weak-credit-demandBanks earned Rs69.78 billion in the last fiscal year, ended mid-July, as improved loan recoveries and lower provisioning lifted profits.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/16/landslides-pile-on-the-misery-in-jajarkot-settlementsThe disasters highlight an escalating crisis across Jajarkot, where extreme weather is battering fragile communities still reeling from the earthquake.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/16/deuba-faction-s-hindu-line-opens-new-fault-line-in-nepali-congressA last-minute five-point declaration promotes Sanatan religion as a national identity, departing from an earlier 20-point conclusion and exposing divisions within the faction.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/16/monsoon-disasters-demand-more-than-rescueThe government must identify where the risks lie before more disasters and deaths expose them.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/16/the-overlooked-impact-of-inadequate-rainfall-and-fertiliser-shortages-in-nepal-s-agriculture-sectorAs long as the state undermines farmers’ plight, it cannot claim to act in the true interests of citizens.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/16/indian-army-chief-dhiraj-seth-arrives-in-kathmandu-for-four-day-visitSeth is scheduled to receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army from President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday and hold meetings with senior Nepali officials.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/16/death-toll-from-jajarkot-landslide-rises-to-fourA 70-year-old man who had been missing since Saturday evening was found buried about 50 metres below his home.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/16/five-nominees-unveiled-for-nsjf-pulsar-sports-awardNSJF eliminates paid voting to ensure a fairer contest for the 23rd Pulsar Sports Award’s People’s Choice category.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/16/minister-lamsal-to-return-to-kathmandu-by-helicopter-after-falling-ill-in-baitadiThe physical infrastructure development minister developed symptoms of a viral infection and common cold while on a tour of far-western districts.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/16/twelve-killed-and-at-least-10-injured-in-polish-bus-crash-in-hungaryState news agency MTI ​said there were 57 passengers and two drivers on the bus.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/16/non-resident-nepalis-keen-on-domestic-ventures-but-cite-bureaucratic-hurdles-and-safety-fearsDelegates at the 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference in Guangzhou urge the government to streamline legal procedures, improve security and lower interest rates to boost investment.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/08/16/nepal-s-faith-is-finding-a-new-interfaceFrom horoscope apps and digital puja guides to robotic monks and chanting boxes, a small group of Nepali developers is testing whether technology can turn ancient religious practices into modern services.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/08/16/in-karnali-basic-healthcare-can-mean-hours-of-waitingVacant specialist posts, overstretched doctors and inadequate equipment are leaving district hospitals unable to meet growing demand, forcing patients to travel elsewhere for treatment.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/16/three-dead-as-landslides-sweep-houses-in-rolpa-and-jajarkotOne person remains missing as rescue teams struggle to reach areas cut off by blocked roads and repeated landslides.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/16/hopes-fade-in-colombia-as-more-bodies-recovered-days-after-powerful-quakeWith rescue teams still searching unstable rubble for survivors, Colombia faces a growing humanitarian crisis as thousands remain displaced, hundreds are missing and authorities turn to body recovery and reconstruction.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/16/when-the-snake-call-comes-sagar-pandey-answersFor 18 years, the 31-year-old self-taught expert from Palpa has rescued over 10,000 snakes—including a record 107 king cobras—across western Nepal, turning childhood fascination into a lifelong mission to protect wildlife.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/16/at-least-47-dead-in-eastern-indonesia-after-magnitude-7-7-quakeRescuers struggle to reach the area closest to the epicentre as landslides block roads and disrupt communications, while aftershocks, damaged buildings and power outages hamper relief efforts.