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/weather/2026/02/21/today-s-weather-february-21-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/21/events-february-21-to-february-27-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/21/in-between-two-worlds-merges-abstraction-and-figurative-paintingsA collaborative exhibition at the Nepal Art Council explores themes of spirituality, devotion and self-expression through the works of artists Shivangini Rana and Chirag Bangdel.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/21/7th-nepal-economics-olympiad-concludesThis year’s winners will represent Nepal at the Australasian Economics Olympiad in Sydney, Australia and Suzhou, China.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/21/who-holds-the-truth-in-silenceA murder, an unbreakable silence, and a therapist driven by obsession form the core of Alex Michaelides’s ‘The Silent Patient’.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/02/21/women-serve-as-election-police-men-handle-home-dutiesIn Achham, temporary election work has given women both a source of income and a boost in confidence. Traditional gender roles are slowly changing.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/21/inside-the-effort-to-digitise-and-translate-centuries-old-newa-manuscriptsAs manuscripts face threats from disaster and neglect, youth volunteers and heritage experts are working together to revive Nepal’s historical scripts.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/21/as-parliamentary-elections-approach-clashes-raise-security-concernsFrom Tulsipur to Itahari, confrontations fuel fears of wider unrest ahead of March 5.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/21/parties-lofty-pledges-on-economy-collide-with-hard-realitiesExperts dismiss manifestos as unrealistic, lacking research and data, and warn delivery is doubtful.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/20/us-supreme-court-rejects-trump-s-global-tariffsThe justices, in a 6-3 ruling authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, upheld a lower court’s decision that the Republican president’s use of this 1977 law exceeded his authority.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/02/20/bhim-sharki-hits-century-on-opening-day-of-jay-trophyAt the end of the first day, Police are trailing by 24 runs against Army, while Bagmati are trailing by 31 runs against APF.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/02/20/snow-puts-hpv-vaccination-on-hold-in-five-mountain-districts Vaccination is ongoing in 72 districts targeting grade-six girls in schools and 10-year-olds out of school to curb cervical cancer.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/02/20/nine-vultures-die-after-feeding-on-poisoned-dog-carcassConservationists warn the deaths threaten scavenger birds that play a vital role in keeping the environment clean.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/20/man-arrested-for-allegedly-burning-uml-flag-in-dangSearch is underway for others allegedly involved, police say.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/02/20/supreme-court-orders-durga-prasain-to-be-produced-in-courtThe apex court’s bench seeks grounds for arrest.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/20/police-search-royal-mansion-as-investigation-into-king-s-brother-goes-onMountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein when he was a trade envoy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/20/life-remains-a-daily-struggle-in-musahar-settlements-of-budhigangaResidents face lack of land rights, water, housing, and early education.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/20/uml-demands-action-after-party-flag-burnt-in-tulsipur-1771580101The party calls incident a serious breach of election code.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/20/south-korea-s-ex-president-yoon-apologises-after-life-sentence-over-martial-lawThe court found Yoon Suk-yeol guilty of subverting constitutional order by sending troops to storm parliament and detain opponents, sealing his removal from office and imprisonment.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/20/tiger-census-completed-in-chitwan-parsa-complexAround 600 cameras deployed across three blocks; equipment to be reused in Shuklaphanta–Laljhadi complex.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/20/narpa-polling-centres-yet-to-be-monitored-as-frozen-waterfall-blocks-accessFive centres in Narpa Bhumi remain out of reach ahead of March 5 House of Representatives elections, with security teams deployed to clear icy route.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/20/clash-between-two-groups-in-rautahat-police-fire-tear-gasDispute over wedding procession sparks tension in Gaur.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/02/20/uml-demands-action-after-party-flag-burnt-in-tulsipurRSP district chief says ‘undesirable elements’ infiltrated gathering.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/02/20/nepal-opens-embassy-chancery-in-lisbonForeign Secretary Rai attends inauguration; Portugal pledges continued support.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/20/bill-gates-cancels-appearance-at-india-ai-summit-amid-epstein-scrutinyThe abrupt withdrawal of Microsoft’s co-founder dealt a fresh blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot row and complaints of traffic chaos.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/20/three-arrested-for-allegedly-assaulting-candidate-in-nawalparasi-westPolice say attackers confronted candidate while he was canvassing in Bardaghat.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/02/20/beyond-the-boundaryAuthorities must ensure the Rhinos are not left waiting another decade for a taste of top-tier cricket.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/02/20/king-charles-brother-andrew-released-after-arrest-over-misconduct-relating-to-epsteinMountbatten-Windsor, the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, and said he regrets their friendship.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/20/vetting-through-informed-votingThe ultimate form of vetting takes place in the secrecy of the ballot box.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/02/20/today-s-weather-february-20-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/02/20/advertising-future-pmThere is often a wide gap between advertising and reality, and the future is likely to be no different.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/20/kailali-5-candidates-promises-focus-on-infrastructure-ignore-climate-crisisFunding, timelines, and key details are missing for Fapla Cricket Stadium and Dhangadhi’s upgrade to metropolitan city.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/20/wedding-content-creation-necessity-or-a-bad-investmentA growing number of couples are hiring creators to produce shareable wedding reels within hours of the ceremony, but not everyone is convinced the trend is worth the cost.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/02/20/south-asia-npal-in-the-making-at-siddhartha-art-galleryThe exhibit brings together maps produced primarily during the nineteenth century.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/20/nepse-this-week-1771549953Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/02/20/youth-and-members-of-civil-society-question-exclusionary-systems-call-for-democratic-reform-in-nepalParticipants at a national dialogue in Kathmandu highlight structural barriers to political participation and call for reforms to include marginalised groups in decision-making.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/20/free-internet-dollar-cards-paid-internships-uml-offers-goodies-to-youthsThe party, guided by communist ideology, envisions a welfare state in its manifesto.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/20/rsp-pledges-to-probe-assets-of-public-office-holders-since-1990Party supports private-sector-led growth, startups and skill-based jobs creation.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/02/20/congress-for-rooting-out-corruption-strengthening-institutionsThe party puts political transformation at the forefront of its agenda.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/02/19/ddc-clears-dairy-dues-private-processors-report-no-pending-paymentsState-owned corporation says Rs1.48 billion paid in first half as improved sales and lower output ease two-year cash crunch for farmers.