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/politics/2026/01/25/congress-uml-alliance-sweeps-upper-house-pollsOf the 18 seats on offer, Congress takes nine and UML 8.https://kathmandupost.com/profiles/2026/01/25/new-face-of-old-money-why-akshay-golyan-believes-he-s-earned-his-inheritanceAt 37, the new chairman of Golyan Group is restructuring one of Nepal’s oldest conglomerates while defending the legitimacy of private enterprise itself.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/land-dispute-leaves-one-dead-in-sirahaLocals stage protest on East–West Highway demanding action against those involved.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/25/myanmar-s-junta-leader-dismisses-critics-as-military-allies-head-for-landslide-election-winMajor opposition groups are not contesting the polls amid a civil war triggered by a 2021 coup that brought the military to power.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/bhandari-and-khati-win-national-assembly-seats-from-sudurpaschimUML and Congress candidates secure victories under electoral alliance.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/supreme-court-refuses-interim-order-on-resham-chaudhary-s-candidacyTop court seeks written response from Election Commission, bars him from contesting Kailali-1 poll.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/25/indonesia-resumes-search-for-80-after-landslide-kills-10-in-west-javaThe landslide early on Saturday was triggered by heavy rains starting the day before.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/01/25/fire-at-soap-factory-in-hetauda-brought-under-control-after-10-hours Blaze in Hetauda Industrial Area destroys soap, plastic and chemicals.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/25/recovery-of-new-zealand-landslide-victims-halted-on-safety-concernsSix people, including two teenagers, are presumed dead after heavy rains triggered Thursday’s landslide at Mount Maunganui on the island’s east coast.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/25/older-candidates-dominate-despite-youth-heavy-electorateWhile young voters make up over half of Nepal’s electorate, traditional parties have largely nominated senior politicians, though newer parties show greater youth representation.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/25/kp-oli-ready-for-public-debate-as-election-heats-up-but-balen-shah-refuses-to-share-stage Balen Shah says appearing on stage with Oli would suggest his complicity in killings.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/national-assembly-polls-begin-across-provincesVoting is underway to fill 17 upper house seats as terms of 19 members near expiry, with one candidate already elected unopposed and one member to be nominated by the President.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/01/25/bangladesh-replaced-by-scotland-at-t20-world-cupBangladesh had asked the ICC to move their games to the tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka instead, but the governing body rejected the demand, dismissing any security threat to the team.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/25/federal-immigration-agents-kill-another-us-citizen-in-minneapolis-sparking-protestsThe shooting came one day after more than 10,000 people took to the frigid streets to protest the crackdown.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/25/today-s-weather-january-25-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/25/nurturing-culture-and-creativityGiving creative work and culture their due would be an enormous service to Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/25/it-s-time-to-go-globalNepal has shifted from restricting outward investment to regulating it and must now focus on reform.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/25/cost-of-capitalismIf democracy is to endure, it must tame capitalism, not merely coexist with it.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/25/fiction-coming-back-to-the-city-of-ghostsI went to America not just for college but to start a whole new chapter of my life. A new book, even.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/25/queer-filmmakers-raise-concerns-over-film-censorshipRights advocates and filmmakers warn that censorship continues to block bold stories, leaving festivals and creators in a constant struggle.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/01/25/machhindra-fc-tribhuvan-army-register-winsSunday is going to be a huge day in the league with three big fixtures.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/limi-valley-residents-grapple-with-climate-crisis-induced-livelihood-disruption-and-outmigrationAt a discussion in Kathmandu, campaigners share the pain and suffering from climate change and how political leaders have continued to ignore their plight.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/01/25/upper-dolpa-faces-challenge-of-bringing-back-voters-for-pollsAuthorities begin collecting details of voters who have migrated to lower regions and cities for winter, ahead of March 5 voting.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/snowfall-disrupts-mountain-districts-of-karnali-and-sudurpaschim-brings-relief-to-drought-hit-farmersTransport services are suspended on nearly a dozen road sections. Thick snow has largely confined local people indoors.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/01/25/records-galore-at-nepal-women-s-t20-wc-qualifier-win-over-zimbabweIn Nepal’s first-ever victory over a Test nation, Magar becomes third Nepali cricketer to cross 1,000 WT20I runs. Mahato is now the first Nepali to have three WT20I fifties.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/over-100-countries-review-nepal-s-five-year-human-rights-track-recordNations acknowledge progress in protecting and promoting human rights since 2021.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/24/private-sector-urges-parties-to-put-jobs-and-economy-at-the-heart-of-election-manifestosWith elections approaching, business leaders warn that power politics still dominates party agendas, while urgent issues of livelihoods are ignored.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/24/chinese-consumers-tilting-toward-private-labelsSmall retailers have been using high-quality products to overcome pricing challenges and compete with large, established brands.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/24/suicide-bombing-at-pakistan-wedding-kills-7-police-sayThe Pakistani Taliban is an umbrella group of several Sunni militant groups, which has been fighting against the state since 1997.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/01/24/nepal-register-first-win-over-test-nationPuja Mahato became the first Nepali woman cricketer to score three half-centuries, while Sita Rana Magar became the third Nepali woman cricketer to reach 1,000 T20I runs in the win over Zimbabwe.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/24/ncp-expels-seven-leaders-including-haribol-gajurel-over-rebel-candidaciesParty takes disciplinary action against leaders who defied official decisions by filing rival nominations for the March 5 parliamentary electionshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/24/chinese-lantern-festival-lights-up-for-lunar-new-yearLanterns at the festival were made using a variety of materials, including straw, chillies and recycled medicine bottles.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/24/russia-ukraine-sit-for-tense-talks-on-thorny-territorial-issueThe negotiations come a day after Zelenskiy met with US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/24/snowfall-blankets-high-hills-of-karnali-and-sudurpaschim-farmers-upbeatFirst snowfall of the year hits upper regions from Friday night, bringing cold but raising hopes for winter crops.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/24/thousands-brave-bitter-cold-to-demand-ice-leave-minneapolisOrganisers said their demands included legal accountability for the ICE agent who shot dead Renee Good, a US citizen, in her car this month as she monitored ICE activities.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/24/today-s-weather-january-24-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/24/an-ode-to-the-valley-at-siddhartha-art-galleryThe exhibition draws from the painted walls of Newa architecture, a cultural and ritual practice rooted in everyday life.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/24/events-january-24-to-january-30-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/24/at-taza-treats-syrian-sweets-find-a-nepali-homeStandout dishes like börek and classic cheese kunafeh, along with beautifully packaged lokta boxes, blend Middle Eastern tradition with a distinctly Nepali touch.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/24/finding-magic-in-the-mundaneIn a world obsessed with turmoil and spectacle, Vinod Kumar Shukla, who passed away last month, captured the quiet beauty of everyday life with lyrical prose.