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/2026/01/31/women-call-for-fair-representation-as-systemic-barriers-persist-in-nepali-politicsOver 300 participants joined the dialogue, highlighting barriers to women’s political participation and demanding equal representation.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/31/noc-hikes-diesel-and-kerosene-prices-cuts-aviation-fuel-ratesThe corporation revised fuel prices effective from Saturday midnight following changes in procurement costs.https://kathmandupost.com/fiction-park/2026/01/31/shreesha-bhandari-s-samaya-sutra-a-book-about-time-hits-shelvesThe book delves into the physical, experiential, biological and psychological dimensions of time.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/31/political-instability-after-gen-z-protests-pushed-food-prices-up-eightfoldSupply disruptions, middlemen and volatile politics drove sharp price hikes in staples, vegetables and fruits in the first four months of the current fiscal year.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/31/with-past-winners-out-rupandehi-1-voters-weigh-new-political-choicesIn the last general election in 2022, UML leader Chhabilal Bishwakarma won the seat with 24,882 votes, defeating independent candidate Ghanashyam Bhusal, who secured 21,318 votes.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/31/explosion-occurs-at-iran-s-southern-port-of-bandar-abbas-iranian-media-reportsThe port of Bandar Abbas lies on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway between Iran and Oman which handles about a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/31/thai-royal-consort-sineenath-bilaskalyani-offers-prayers-at-lumbiniVisit to Buddha’s birthplace expected to boost Thai pilgrim arrivals, say tourism stakeholdershttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/31/law-draws-red-line-on-pr-green-card-holders-in-electionsLaw mandates disqualification and possible prosecution if foreign permanent residency is concealed by elected candidates.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/31/israeli-strikes-kill-26-in-gaza-health-officials-sayAn Israeli military source said the strikes were carried out in response to an incident on Friday in which troops identified eight gunmen emerging from a tunnel in Rafah.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/01/31/bangladesh-hammer-bhutan-12-0-in-saff-u-19-women-s-championship-openerDominant display in Pokhara as holders run riot with multiple hat-tricks and leave Bhutan goallesshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/31/at-least-58-killed-as-skirmishes-continue-in-balochistan-after-coordinated-attacks-at-12-locationsThe state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna-al-Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/31/four-way-contest-heats-up-in-gulmi-1UML and Congress heavyweights face stiff challenge from RSP and NCP candidates ahead of March 5 pollshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/31/more-than-200-killed-in-coltan-mine-collapse-in-east-congo-official-saysThe collapse occurred on Wednesday and the precise toll was still unclear as of Friday evening.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/31/thousands-flee-northwest-pakistan-after-mosques-warn-of-possible-military-actionOn Tuesday, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif denied any operation was planned or underway in Tirah.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/01/31/the-week-in-seven-photos-1769832883Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/31/thousands-demonstrate-in-minnesota-and-across-us-to-protest-iceBacklash against the administration’s immigration policy also threatened to spark a partial US government shutdown as Democrats in Congress opposed funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/31/scary-and-exciting-aakriti-and-abishek-on-their-debutThe lead actors of the upcoming movie ‘Kumari’, Aakriti Rajbhandari and Abishek Khadka, discuss the challenges of playing complex characters, debut jitters, and the pressure of public scrutiny.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/31/nepathya-to-perform-in-four-cities-during-february-music-tourThe final show will take place on February 14 in Bandipur, marking Nepathya’s first-ever performance there.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/31/events-january-31-to-february-6-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/31/belbas-bethari-road-gets-federal-funding-to-complete-stalled-sectionThe road’s 3-km Motipur stretch has remained a major bottleneck since work stopped six years ago due to lack of funds.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/31/today-s-weather-january-31-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/31/in-simanta-samjhana-memories-of-birgunj-come-aliveGanesh Prasad Lath’s memoir blends personal anecdotes with the city’s evolving cultural and technological landscape.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/31/domestic-air-traffic-hits-record-high-in-2025-despite-airport-curbs-and-pollutionBut slower growth reflects Kathmandu airport restrictions, stagnant tourist arrivals and worsening haze across the Tarai and tourist hubs.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/31/pressure-mounts-to-ready-parliament-building-as-house-election-nearsThe contractor has already missed its fifth deadline in the past three years.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/01/30/teams-seek-development-at-saff-u19-women-s-championshipThe tournament involving four teams kicks off at Pokhara Stadium. Bangladesh face Bhutan, while hosts Nepal will meet India on the opening day of the tournament today.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/01/30/nepal-s-skipper-indu-barma-sidelined-for-weeks-due-to-injuryBarma sustained a Grade II Hamstring Strain and will be on rest for eight to 12 weeks, says CAN.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/01/30/kathmandu-to-host-icc-asia-2026-regional-conferenceIt is the first time that Nepal will host the conference.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/30/nepal-issues-nipah-testing-guidelines-amid-outbreak-in-indiaAiling patients with fever, breathing difficulties, or coma, and known exposure are suspected Nipah cases.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/30/nobel-committee-says-peace-prize-winner-likely-revealed-early-by-digital-spyingBets on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado winning the prize spiked on October 10, hours before the name of the 2025 laureate was due to be announced in Oslo.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/30/nipah-airport-screenings-are-for-reassurance-not-scientific-step-to-stop-spread-experts-sayThe WHO said on Friday that it did not currently recommend airport screening, and the risk of the virus spreading from India was low.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/30/quake-hit-families-struggle-in-flimsy-huts-as-politicians-make-election-promisesFamilies have endured freezing winters, rising debts, and reconstruction delays for over two years.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/01/30/towering-bridges-rise-over-makawanpur-tunnelsAt Dhedre and Lendanda, 82-metre-high bridges stand next to newly constructed tunnels on the Kathmandu–Tarai expressway, marking key milestones in the project.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/30/uml-leader-claims-rsp-not-a-serious-threat-in-kathmanduGeneral Secretary Shankar Pokharel says the real battle is between his party and the Nepali Congress.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/01/30/balendra-shah-completes-sudurpaschim-tourSenior RSP leader adopts brief, symbolic visits in all 16 constituencies of the province.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/01/30/man-shot-dead-in-siraha40-year-old Premnath Yadav was killed by unidentified assailants in ward 7 of Siraha Municipality.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/30/302-misleading-contents-flagged-as-election-code-violationsElection Commission seeks explanations in 21 cases, urges strict compliance ahead of polls.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/30/sudanese-paramilitary-force-abducting-children-in-darfur-witnesses-sayIn most cases, the witnesses described RSF fighters taking children whose parents had recently been killed, at gunpoint or after beating the children.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/01/30/from-tarai-to-the-hills-election-police-recruits-grapple-with-kalikot-terrainYoung applicants drawn to Kalikot by lower competition say steep roads and cold define their first experience of the hills.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/30/who-sees-low-risk-of-nipah-virus-spreading-beyond-indiaThe two health workers infected in India’s eastern state of West Bengal late in December are being treated in hospital, local authorities have said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/30/kantipur-television-to-broadcast-this-year-s-koshi-excellence-awardPersonalities born in the province and making notable contributions at the national and international levels will be felicitated.