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/editorial/2026/07/30/the-entire-nation-needs-to-step-up-to-restore-harmony-in-taraiLeaders, civil society and citizens must reject division and rebuild trust in Tarai.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/30/are-we-repeating-india-s-mistakesIf Nepal is to continue enforcing silence and digital intimidation, the final reckoning will come from the streets.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/department-to-operate-in-two-shifts-to-ease-passport-deliveryApplicants seeking passports for South Korea’s EPS complain of long waits, technical glitches and missed deadlines as the department extends working hours to tackle the surge.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/pm-shah-urges-calm-after-deadly-unrest-in-madheshAddressing the nation, Balendra Shah pledges a transparent investigation, medical care for the injured and action against those spreading hate and misinformation.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/30/extreme-heat-threatens-nepal-s-economy-as-warming-acceleratesA new World Bank report warns Nepal is warming faster than most South Asian countries, with heatwaves increasingly hurting workers, straining infrastructure and putting economic growth at risk.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/nepal-india-boundary-talks-in-lucknow-on-august-12-14The meeting of the Survey Officials’ Committee is scheduled to approve plans and budgets for constructing and repairing boundary pillars among others.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/17-years-later-senior-foreign-ministry-official-charged-over-alleged-misuse-of-travel-documentsThe case alleges that Joint Secretary Pushpa Raj Bhattarai approved Nepal-issued travel documents for five Tibetans from Indian refugee camps based on forged documents.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/30/nepal-s-health-worker-shortage-is-driving-doctor-patient-conflictDecades of government failure to expand the health workforce have left doctors overworked, patients underserved, and assaults on health workers on the rise.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/saudi-arabia-halts-visas-for-nepali-workers-needing-skill-certificates-after-nepal-seals-testing-centre Processing has stopped for five job categories after Nepal sealed a private firm conducting Saudi-mandated skill tests.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/university-grants-commission-yet-to-issue-equivalence-certificates-after-taking-over-role-from-tuMore than 1,000 students have applied for equivalency certificates since the service began, but none have received permanent certificates.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/07/30/two-youths-shot-as-tension-spreads-to-siraha-s-golbazarA confrontation triggered by a dispute linked to Sunsari turns violent in Siraha, leaving two young men with gunshot injuries amid heightened tensions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/30/indian-federal-police-file-charges-against-13-over-exam-paper-leaksCBI charges include testing officials, middlemen and coaching institute staff as government faces pressure over one of India’s biggest exam scandals.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/lawmakers-seek-answers-over-sunsari-violenceThey call for accountability, restraint and a credible investigation as ruling and opposition parties debate the government's response to the Dewanganj violence.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/viral-misinformation-triggers-fear-after-dewanganj-unrestAn old video from last year’s Gen Z protests was falsely linked to current demonstrations, creating confusion among residents.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/sunsari-curfew-extended-as-dewanganj-victim-s-family-holds-firm-on-demandsRestrictions remain across 10 local units as authorities continue talks over martyr status, compensation and legal action against those responsible for the violence.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/30/russian-strikes-on-ukraine-kill-13-poland-scrambles-fighter-jetsThe attacks come as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returns from the United States, where he said President Donald Trump agreed to give Ukraine licences for Patriot missiles.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/30/booktalk-in-search-of-the-perfect-noteSinger Salina BK discusses the books and musical traditions that continue to influence her artistic journey.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/30/the-next-generation-of-artists-at-gallery-mcubeThe 'Mcube Young Artists Show 2026' brings together ten emerging artists.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/family-blames-delayed-response-for-deadly-sunsari-violenceRelatives and eyewitnesses say authorities failed to contain tensions before a local dispute escalated into fatal clashes.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/30/government-yet-to-finalise-ride-hailing-rules-as-disputes-over-fares-persist Differences over fare ceilings, commission limits and the use of privately registered vehicles have stalled approval of Nepal's proposed digital mobility regulations despite months of consultations. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/30/nepali-football-in-free-fall-as-fifa-ban-league-shutdown-drive-players-awayWith stalled domestic leagues, an indefinite FIFA suspension, and players moving abroad, the country’s most popular sport keeps sinking into an unprecedented crisis.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/habitat-concerns-grow-as-nepal-counts-a-record-429-tigersFresh census records 74 more tigers than in the previous nationwide count of 2022, when the country saw 355 big cats.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/30/a-prime-minister-who-does-not-call-on-the-presidentPrime Minister Shah’s engagement with President Paudel has remained limited to formal occasions. No substantive consultations have taken place in four months. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/30/oli-government-sat-on-apf-warning-on-communal-tensionsSecurity agencies urged coordinated political and administrative measures before local disputes escalated into wider unrest.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/pm-home-minister-under-fire-for-staying-away-from-violence-hit-sunsariThree days after deadly clashes in Dewanganj, residents and opposition leaders question the government’s response as curfews and high security persist.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/07/29/end-attacks-against-health-workers-keep-health-services-runningAttacks on doctors must be dealt with firmly, but suspending essential health services only punishes patients.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/29/the-future-of-tamil-politics-in-sri-lankaWhile divisions within Tamil parties bolster ruling parties, the NPP’s rise offers hope for new politics in Sri Lanka.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/29/why-nepal-must-dare-to-dream-of-spaceOur connection to space is real. It exists. What we need now is a national decision to take it seriously.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/29/doctors-end-protest-after-shutting-down-health-services-across-nepal-for-two-daysHundreds of thousands of ailing people suffered due to a nationwide strike of doctors protesting against physical assaults on them. Emergency wards were overwhelmed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/inside-nepal-s-security-response-after-sunsari-violenceAs officials debated escalation risks, the government reshuffled security leadership while questions emerged over coordination, intelligence assessment and crisis management.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/koshi-announces-relief-for-dewanganj-violence-victimsFamilies of those killed will receive Rs200,000 each, while those injured and affected by arson will get Rs50,000 under an eight-point plan to restore peace.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/29/cabinet-clears-bill-raising-domestic-airline-liability-to-100-000Draft law proposes higher compensation for deaths and injuries, mandatory insurance, clearer rules on delays, baggage and cargo, aligning Nepal’s domestic aviation regime more closely with global standards.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/road-upgrade-debris-disrupts-traffic-on-rapti-highwayRocks and soil left on the road during hill-cutting works have narrowed the highway and increased safety risks during the monsoon.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/29/iran-to-get-chinese-shoulder-launched-missile-systems-in-weeks-sources-sayBeijing-based Zhong Qing Bao Shang Group, the parent company of Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment, did not immediately respond to an email request for comment ​on Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/mangal-bahadur-shahi-becomes-fifth-chief-minister-of-karnali-provinceShahi was appointed after Yamalal Kandel resigned as chief minister; he secured support from 24 lawmakers in the 40-member provincial assembly.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/political-parties-appeal-for-social-harmony-after-sunsari-violenceLeaders urge citizens not to be swayed by provocations and call for dialogue to resolve tensions peacefully.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/nepal-once-had-a-vibrant-civil-society-how-it-faded-and-fragmented From a force for democratic change to a diminished role, civil society is struggling to find its place in a transformed political landscape.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/nepal-s-tiger-population-rises-to-429-latest-census-showsTiger numbers increased in most protected areas, with Chitwan recording 145 big cats, while Bardiya saw a decline from 125 to 112.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/government-to-cut-around-1-800-civil-service-posts-in-bureaucracy-overhaulRestructuring will eliminate ten secretary-level positions and reduce dozens of senior administrative posts as the Shah administration pushes ahead with governance reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/three-dead-after-truck-hits-pedestrians-and-cyclist-in-kapilvastuA speeding truck carrying alcohol struck a child and two elderly men on the Taulihawa–Bahadurganj postal road, triggering local protests at the accident site.