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/money/2026/08/15/noc-faces-backlash-over-id-requirement-for-lpg-buyersThe state oil monopoly says requiring citizenship certificates or National IDs is an initial trial to prevent hoarding during shortages.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/15/dengue-cases-surge-to-289-in-baglung-within-a-monthHealth officials urge caution as the single-month tally surpasses the total recorded throughout the previous fiscal year.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/15/taliban-mark-five-years-in-power-as-aid-groups-warn-of-crisisOutside the former US embassy in Kabul, armoured Taliban vehicles took part in a parade, ‌displaying flags and banners, and celebrating what the government described as “victory day” from Western domination.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/15/twenty-dead-after-indonesia-s-magnitude-7-7-earthquakeTeams have yet to reach Nagekeo, the region closest to the epicentre, and communications signals there had been affected, Fathur told Reuters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/15/hundreds-of-homes-in-eastern-rolpa-at-risk-from-landslidesCracks have opened across hillsides and beneath settlements after days of heavy rain, raising fears that entire villages may have to be relocated.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/15/nepse-struggles-to-gain-momentum-as-investors-lose-rs7-billion-in-wealthThe market shed 6.26 points to close at 2,643.83 as turnover fell 14.22 percent, with investors remaining cautious despite improved financial results from listed companies.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/15/shreejana-rana-elected-to-zonta-international-boardRana becomes the first Nepali to serve on the global organisation’s governing board, while Zonta Club Kathmandu wins an international service and advocacy award for the second consecutive biennium.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/15/us-ends-tps-protection-for-nepali-immigrantsThe move strips thousands of Nepalis of a decade-long legal safeguard that allowed them to live and work in the US.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/15/monsoon-disasters-leave-85-dead-as-rains-continue Floods, landslides and lightning have killed 85 people since April, while fresh rain is causing deaths, displacement and road closures across several districts.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/15/from-cinema-halls-to-social-media-how-nepali-films-are-facing-a-new-piracy-threatAs audiences record films from cinema seats and circulate them online, Nepali filmmakers are navigating the growing piracy problem.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/15/what-s-on-in-kathmandu-valley-this-weekFrom live music and cinema to workshops, theatre and community gatherings, here are some of the events happening around the Valley from August 15 to 21.https://kathmandupost.com/books/2026/08/15/book-review-what-binod-chaudhary-s-memoir-says-about-making-it-in-nepal ‘Made in Nepal’ is as much a story of privilege, power and betrayal as it is of business.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/08/15/nepal-cricket-team-heads-to-india-to-prepare-for-acc-premier-cup-and-packed-asian-swingWith stops in India, Malaysia, Japan and Oman, CAN leaders insist structural changes in the squad are aimed squarely at qualifying for the Asia Cup and building beyond ODI status retention.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/15/nepal-s-diplomatic-reach-narrows-as-key-envoy-vacancies-drag-onAmbassadorial posts in 21 countries are vacant or in transition. This has limited Nepal’s access to senior officials and its ability to advance key political, economic and strategic interests.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/nepal-india-set-three-year-deadline-to-map-cross-border-land-occupationSurvey officials agree to use aerial imagery to map land occupied by citizens of one country on the other side of the 1,880-kilometre boundary.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/08/14/france-s-top-court-blocks-social-media-ban-for-under-15sCountries around the globe, including China, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, have either instituted measures intended to curtail or bar access to social media for young people, or have said they were planning them.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/khagraj-bhatta-sworn-in-as-sudurpaschim-chief-ministerBhatta took office with support from the CPN-UML after his predecessor Kamal Bahadur Shah resigned on Thursday.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/14/check-what-s-on-your-plate-growing-sale-of-unhygienic-food-rings-alarm-bellsFrom momo packets to restaurant kitchens, officials are finding more violations than ever, but weak enforcement and stalled regulations are leaving diners at risk.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/14/japan-s-record-rains-strand-thousands-at-narita-airport-kill-eightThe eight dead included one person ​trapped in a submerged vehicle, public broadcaster NHK said, citing Chiba authorities and police.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/jumla-steps-up-checks-to-keep-unripe-apples-off-the-marketAuthorities step up harvesting and export checks to keep unripe apples off the market and protect the reputation of the high-altitude district’s prized crop.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/14/what-happens-when-press-freedom-meets-right-to-privacyJournalist Kishor Shrestha’s arrest raises questions over when an alleged breach of privacy becomes a criminal offence.https://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 reached an estimated Rs23.4 billion last fiscal year, but expenses may have exceeded it by Rs1 billion, contrary to the prime minister’s upbeat assessment.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.