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/2026/06/09/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.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/09/china-s-xi-vows-unwavering-support-for-north-korea-s-kim-in-rare-pyongyang-visitBeijing and Pyongyang agree to strengthen strategic ties, with Xi pledging continued support for Kim Jong Un and North Korea’s development interests.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/09/tracing-madhesh-between-memory-and-modernityArtist Hare Ram Yadav’s ‘From Siraha to Kathmandu’ captures a region negotiating change, where village traditions and agricultural transformations coexist in complex ways.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/09/understanding-menopause-beyond-the-physical-symptomsFrom anxiety and irritability to low self-esteem, menopause can affect many aspects of a woman’s life. Early support and self-care can make a difference.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/09/nepal-s-pride-projects-dogged-by-delays-and-repeated-extensionsFrom irrigation projects launched decades ago to highways and transport corridors, many national pride projects remain unfinished after repeated deadline extensions and billions of rupees spent.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/09/inside-the-mission-of-everest-s-first-mountain-rangersStationed at Camp II, Nepal’s first Everest rangers monitor climbers, enforce waste rules and tackle growing garbage on the peak.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/09/after-india-outreach-rsp-chief-moves-to-defuse-house-deadlockRabi Lamichhane held consultations with PM Shah Sunday, and convened an all-party meeting Monday in a bid to end parliamentary standoff.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/08/universal-health-coverage-needs-more-state-supportEvery Nepali should have access to essential health services, regardless of their financial status.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/08/why-the-dalit-movement-needs-to-talk-about-humiliationThe Dalit movement must move beyond traditional narratives and adopt new ones, mainly humiliation, in accordance with the changing realities.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/08/nepal-relies-on-its-geography-to-lure-visitors-it-can-do-far-moreThe question is no longer whether Nepal has the assets, but whether it has the institutional discipline to negotiate their value.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/foreign-minister-khanal-to-visit-china-after-india-trip-in-push-for-diplomatic-balanceTalks in China will focus on infrastructure, trade deficit, connectivity, tourism, and Belt and Road projects to strengthen bilateral ties, officials said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/weak-arbitration-defence-costs-government-billionsState agencies’ ineffective counterclaims in disputes with construction firms have resulted in losses of at least Rs 5.5 billion over five years.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/advanced-technology-is-transforming-archaeological-conservation-in-lumbini-1780918619During a four-week training last month, a team of archaeologists conserved 100 historical objects discovered within the Lumbini area.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/08/seattle-world-cup-barge-gives-soccer-s-global-language-a-waterfront-home The ​barge commemorates a campaign by the RAVE Foundation, the clubs’ charitable arm, to build 52 mini soccer pitches in communities around Washington state ‌where children had nowhere to play.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/06/08/nepal-crowned-asian-games-t20-qualifiers-champions-after-rain-hit-finalSher Malla takes four wickets before Kushal Bhurtel’s 65 powers Nepal ahead of the DLS par score against Hong Kong in Singapore.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/government-moves-to-appoint-university-heads-through-open-competitionEducation and health authorities have begun the process for merit-based appointments for vice-chancellors and other senior officials.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/08/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-8-strikes-off-southern-philippines-32-feared-deadThe disaster came eight months after the Philippines suffered its deadliest tremor in 12 years, when a shallow 6.9 magnitude quake hit off the central island of Cebu, killing 79 people. ​https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/government-considers-new-bills-as-ordinances-face-uncertaintyThe government is discussing fresh legislation as eight ordinances remain pending in Parliament, with opposition parties seeking their rejection and several key provisions already implemented.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/08/building-change-from-the-ground-upThrough Heart of Nepal, Aishworya Shrestha works alongside marginalised communities to strengthen education, livelihoods, and women’s leadership on their own terms.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/08/more-than-a-children-s-tale ‘Shyal Singha’ uses the story of a jackal raised among lions to address contemporary concerns about identity and alienation. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/08/startups-came-took-loans-and-vanished-now-borrowing-isn-t-easyNearly 1,500 startups have received subsidised government loans over the past three fiscal years, but entrepreneurs say weak policies, poor targeting and lack of long-term support have left little visible impact.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/08/is-prime-minister-balendra-shah-using-social-media-to-evade-accountabilityAt a time when the government is courting one controversy after another, the prime minister’s digital footprint has channelled public energy into superficial online disputes, observers say.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/chaos-at-bir-hospital-after-office-bearers-removedNo reagents available for crucial tests, CT scan services halted for a month, and the hospital pharmacy is running short of most medicines.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/07/why-are-members-of-old-parties-desertingSurging frustration among members and cadres is threatening to wash away the foundations of established parties.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/07/nepal-s-ai-budget-the-right-instinct-and-the-trap-inside-itAI is not a simple software product. It looks much more like an electricity grid, and whoever does not own the foundation must rent it forever.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/06/07/david-marriott-thinks-nepal-is-ready-is-nepalThe chair of the world’s largest hotel company makes the case for luxury hospitality as a development tool—and lays out what governments, including Nepal’s, need to deliver.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/nepal-s-postal-service-searches-for-a-new-role-in-the-digital-ageOnce the backbone of communication, the postal system now relies largely on government business.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/women-are-often-at-the-centre-of-nepali-films-why-are-men-still-telling-most-of-their-stories-1780842187A debate over an all-male film pitch panel has reopened deeper questions about power, representation and who gets to shape women’s narratives.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/after-bjp-s-historic-win-in-west-bengal-what-lies-ahead-for-the-gorkhaland-dreamThe BJP’s first-ever majority government in West Bengal has revived hopes of a separate Gorkhaland state among Nepali-speaking communities in Darjeeling and adjoining regions.https://kathmandupost.com/sponsored-content/2026/06/07/nepali-developer-launches-three-mobile-games-to-promote-innovation-and-researchApil Karki’s new App Store titles aim to encourage creativity, problem-solving and research among students, professionals and aspiring innovators.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/07/world-cup-greats-argentina-brazil-germany-win-friendlies-days-before-kick-offFour-times world ​champions Germany secured a ninth win in a row with a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in Chicago.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/spiny-babbler-recorded-in-madhesh-province-for-first-timeOrnithologists say the rare bird, found only in Nepal, has now been confirmed across all seven provinces after a sighting in Bara district.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/07/nepal-has-not-sought-third-party-mediation-on-border-dispute-with-india-foreign-minister-khanalSays Nepal is only seeking British archival documents for historical reference, not mediation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/daraz-nepal-trims-workforce-amid-south-asia-restructuringAround 30 employees have been laid off in recent weeks as the Alibaba-backed e-commerce platform seeks to streamline operations and strengthen profitability.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/07/us-eyes-iranian-assets-for-gulf-allies-reconstruction-source-saysThe source on ​Saturday did not specify what kind of assets the Treasury was examining. The language used to describe the new measures did not appear limited to frozen assets.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/07/smart-stays-budget-friendly-neighbourhoods-for-nepali-students-in-new-delhiA look at student living in the Indian capital city, from busy university districts to quieter residential areas.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/07/fiction-park-the-luxury-of-painA dreamer abandons a system that cannot understand her, carrying only the lessons of loss.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/women-are-often-at-the-centre-of-nepali-films-why-are-men-still-telling-most-of-their-storiesA debate over an all-male film pitch panel has reopened deeper questions about power, representation and who gets to shape women’s narratives.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/06/nepal-india-to-operationalise-cross-border-digital-paymentsSigning follows delegation-level talks between Foreign Minister Khanal and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Saturday.