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/2026/06/11/court-begins-hearing-in-fake-bhutanese-refugee-scamNearly three years after charges were filed, the Kathmandu District Court starts substantive proceedings in a case involving former ministers, senior officials and alleged brokers accused of defrauding hundreds with false US resettlement promises.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/11/interview-eventually-the-revolution-must-become-internal-a-refinement-of-one-s-own-consciousnessOnce celebrated for fiery revolutionary anthems, Piyush Mishra now speaks of inner peace and the journey from political rebellion to personal reflection.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/11/queer-and-indigenous-voices-in-hami-ek In line with Pride Month, the exhibit provides a space for queer artists to share their experiences and emotions through creative expression.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/11/rights-advocates-appeal-to-un-as-nepal-moves-to-dissolve-national-child-rights-councilCivil society groups, lawmakers and former UN officials say the council oversees critical child welfare services affecting thousands of children and should be strengthened, not dismantled.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/11/women-leaders-seek-real-influence-not-just-representationSpeakers at the sixth edition of Nirbhik Nari conclave discuss how financial independence, political participation and legal protection are central to advancing women’s leadership and rights.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/11/nepal-police-calls-attention-for-unwarranted-arrestsA series of high-profile detentions followed by releases has sparked debate on investigative practice and due process.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/11/how-a-nepali-came-to-be-part-of-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-behind-the-scenesAshwin Raj Pokharel, a Coca-Cola supervisor at Dallas Stadium, has gone viral among Nepalis as he works behind the scenes of the World Cup build-up in the United States.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/10/india-s-jaishankar-is-deep-in-nepali-leadership-s-psycheRecent diplomatic outreach has prompted a reassessment in Kathmandu of Delhi’s role nearly 11 years ago and how those perceptions have evolved since.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/10/no-more-delay-in-shelter-for-displaced-squattersOver weeks after riverbank evictions, hundreds of families remain confined to temporary shelters without a clear resettlement plan from the government.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/06/10/a-1-percent-quota-in-the-civil-service-would-ensure-our-voices-are-heard-within-the-bureaucracyLGBTQI+ rights activist Rukshana Kapali discusses the stark gap between Nepal's international reputation for progressive laws and the rigid bureaucratic resistance, weaponised transphobia, and systemic gatekeeping that transgender individuals face daily.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/10/16-nepalis-rescued-from-forced-labour-at-haryana-poultry-farmVictims, including seven minors, were allegedly lured to India with promises of jobs before being forced to work without pay and live in poor conditions. The poultry farm operator and labour contractors have been arrested.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/10/monkey-nationMost leaders in Nepal have exhibited textbook monkey behaviour. So have the public and the journalists.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/10/rabies-vaccine-crisis-hits-districts-sukraraj-hospital-also-critically-low-on-dosesEpidemiology and Disease Control Division asks WHO for urgent doses.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/10/nearly-2-000-nepalis-given-chance-to-remain-in-portugal-after-fraud-case-reviewMigrants caught up in a document authentication scam can now apply for temporary residence permits after Portuguese authorities accepted they were victims of fraud.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/10/england-miss-automatic-world-cup-spot-as-spain-top-group-france-and-denmark-qualifyIn Group A2, France booked their ticket to Brazil with a 1-0 home win over Ireland, with Melvine Malard scoring just before halftime.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/10/sri-lanka-emerges-as-new-hub-for-cyber-scam-networksAuthorities say organised fraud networks are shifting operations to Sri Lanka as crackdowns intensify in Cambodia and Myanmar, where dozens of Nepalis have been detained in recent police raids.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/10/banned-at-tia-grounded-anfa-officials-still-have-an-open-road-to-mexico-via-india Although immigration officials stopped Pankaj Bikram Nembang and Kiran Rai from flying out of Kathmandu on Monday night, they can follow the precedent of CEO Indraman Tuladhar, who previously bypassed the travel ban by flying to Canada via India.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/10/beyond-dreamers-k-pop-s-soundtrack-for-2026-fifa-world-cupHeld once every four years, the tournament attracts billions of viewers worldwide and has long inspired musicians to release official FIFA anthems, national team songs, and unofficial tributes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/10/stalled-road-widening-leaves-over-500-structures-in-ruins-in-hetaudaCourt delays have frozen a key highway widening, turning the town’s main commercial stretch into a damaged, unsafe and dust-filled zone with blackout risks and disrupted businesses.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/06/10/thailand-rout-nepal-to-end-women-s-premier-cup-campaign Defeat continues a troubling run for Nepal women, who also missed out on Asian Games qualification after a disappointing Malaysia tour.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/06/10/wildlife-attacks-kill-11-in-bardiya-in-under-a-yearDeaths from leopard, tiger and elephant attacks have nearly doubled from last year, with officials linking the rise in leopard encounters to growing tiger populations in protected forests.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/10/us-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-after-helicopter-downedEscalation in the Strait of Hormuz raises fresh concerns over peace efforts and global energy security.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/10/what-old-newspapers-reveal-about-kathmandu-s-world-cup-fever-in-the-80s-and-90sA look at how newspapers chronicled football fever in Kathmandu before the internet age—from Maradona heartbreak and excitement over NTV to fears of loadshedding.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/10/roll-no-1-questions-the-cost-of-chasing-academic-successThe movie balances social commentary and family drama to question how society measures a child’s worth.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/10/what-i-watch-online-agrani-thakuri-jhaJha is a visual artist and production designer. She is also the art director of the Nepali movie ‘Ek Mutthi Badal’.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/10/funding-crunch-neglect-strains-karnali-s-pioneer-technical-schoolFounded 46 years ago to equip young people in remote mountain communities with practical skills, Karnali Technical School has produced generations of technicians and professionals.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/10/why-did-finance-minister-revise-tax-rates-after-presenting-economic-bill-to-parliamentLawmakers question repeated revisions to the bill through which tax rates and fiscal provisions were altered. Opposition demands parliamentary investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/10/government-plans-to-force-mass-retirement-of-civil-servantsA proposed amendment to the draft Federal Civil Service Bill has set retirement at 30 years of service or 55 years of age.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/10/questions-unanswered-as-sudan-gurung-returns-to-home-ministryHuman rights officials expect no impartial investigation into their recommendations when the individual under scrutiny helms the ministry responsible for carrying it out.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/09/imf-flags-rising-crypto-adoption-in-nepal-despite-ban-urges-close-monitoringFund warns of growing stablecoin and crypto flows, calls for regulatory framework to safeguard financial stability; praises reforms in cooperative sector oversight and governance.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/09/governing-by-status-updatesA nation cannot be governed by social media status updates and viral photographs.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/09/what-youth-think-about-federalismMany misconceptions about federalism arise not from direct experience but from limited access to reliable information.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/09/crisis-of-political-communication-in-digital-eraShitposting is not always malicious, but in today’s political climate, it diverts or derails serious ongoing conversations.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/09/people-from-11-high-je-burden-districts-to-be-vaccinatedChitwan, Kailali, Tanahun, Dang, Jhapa, Kapilvastu, Morang, Rupendehi, Sunsari, Rautahat and Sarlahi are among the worst-affected districts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/09/sudan-gurung-returns-as-home-minister-pun-appointed-technology-ministerGurung resigned under the weight of allegations over share investments and business links. Less than two months later, a government probe paved the way for his return.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/09/england-s-spence-to-wear-protective-mask-at-world-cup-after-broken-jawThe Tottenham Hotspur player sustained the injury ​in a collision with Chelsea striker ​Liam Delap and had to wear a ⁠mask in their final match of the ​season against Everton.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/09/balen-shoes-craze-gives-nepali-footwear-brands-a-boostPrime Minister Balendra Shah’s choice of Goldstar sneakers sparks a surge in demand, boosts visibility for domestic footwear brands, and renews calls for policy support to strengthen local manufacturing.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/09/trump-says-us-helicopter-pilots-who-went-down-in-strait-of-hormuz-are-fineThe incident happened a day after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on ⁠each other following an appeal from Trump, though Tehran warned it would resume hostilities if Israel continued to hit Hezbollah in Lebanon.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/09/high-in-the-himalayas-helambu-local-body-demands-climate-justiceAn executive meeting at 4,200 metres spotlights melting glaciers and drying water sources while promoting sustainable tourism at Chhyati Ghang.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/09/nepal-india-launch-digital-remittance-service-for-migrant-workersWorkers can now send money across the border through mobile banking apps, reducing reliance on remittance agents and informal channels.