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/2026/08/16/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.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/16/from-kathmandu-s-pollution-to-the-high-mountains-your-skin-needs-a-nepal-specific-routine From Kathmandu’s pollution to the Tarai’s humidity and the mountains’ harsh UV exposure, dermatologist Shreya Bastakoti explains how to care for your skin according to where you live.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/16/fiction-so-you-want-to-be-a-leaderWhen everyone around you thinks you can save the country, it becomes difficult not to believe them.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/16/how-youssef-wehbe-and-soma-fight-club-are-pushing-rabindra-dhant-and-yuki-angdembe-to-the-pinnacle-of-mmaSoma Fight Club’s head MMA coach Wehbe opens up about cornering and training Dhant and Angdembe, the power of Nepali fans, Gorkhali mentality, and why the country must invest in combat sports.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/16/non-domestic-goods-dominate-nepal-s-exports-as-high-value-products-struggleExports of goods identified under the Nepal Trade Integrated Strategy grew just 3.16 percent last fiscal year, as weak domestic production, policy instability and poor coordination hamper efforts to diversify exports.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/08/16/subsidised-rice-reaches-humla-through-chinese-route-after-7-year-gapTwenty-eight trucks carried the rice from Kathmandu to Kerung, where it was transferred into eight Chinese containers, each carrying 400 quintals, to Hilsa.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/16/government-to-allow-nrn-joint-ventures-to-issue-foreign-currency-iposRegulatory changes will allow a joint venture between the government and non-resident Nepalis to raise up to 85 percent of its capital from overseas investors.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/16/several-settlements-in-rolpa-and-bajura-at-high-risk-of-landslides-families-face-imminent-displacementOfficial inspection teams have concluded that some settlements need to be relocated.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/16/why-nepal-s-economy-will-need-more-than-a-two-thirds-majorityFour months in, the new government is discovering that good intentions don’t fix decades-old structural problems.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/16/nepal-s-labour-market-caught-between-jobless-workers-and-worker-shortagesWeak skills recognition, poor job information and low wages are widening the gap between Nepal’s workers and employers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/15/how-nepal-manages-unidentified-and-unclaimed-bodiesPolice follow a set procedure to identify and trace relatives, but limited mortuary space means hospitals cannot preserve remains for long.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/15/indian-army-chief-seth-arriving-sunday-amid-uncertainty-over-meeting-with-pm-shahGeneral Dhiraj Seth will receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army from the President on Monday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/15/india-s-80th-independence-day-marked-in-kathmanduIndian embassy honours families of 11 deceased armed forces personnel and announces book grants for 22 educational institutions and libraries in Nepal.https://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/columns/2026/08/15/how-nepali-diaspora-literature-confronts-borders-and-belongingThe question of readership in diasporic literature is important and deserves serious discussion and engagement.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/15/the-state-kept-only-one-copyNobody said anything about the government ledger in the back room, and until someone does it, the next fire will cost us the same as this one.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/15/banning-crypto-isn-t-working-it-s-time-to-regulate-itRSP’s formulation of national cryptocurrency policy must invite a debate on intelligent regulations.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.