Kathamndu post RSShttps://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.comHow much is too much for K-pop concert tickets?https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/27/how-much-is-too-much-for-k-pop-concert-ticketsProduction scale, stadium tours, and global inflation drive ticket prices higher.Nepse slumps 42.48 points as turnover declineshttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/27/nepse-slumps-42-48-points-as-turnover-declinesBenchmark index falls 1.53 per cent, while daily trading volume drops to Rs14.16 billion.Twenty-three soldiers died in Indonesia’s West Java landslideshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/27/twenty-three-soldiers-died-in-indonesia-s-west-java-landslidesAt least 800 rescuers, military and police personnel along with nine excavators have been deployed to find the missing people.Tax exemption delay stalls Ring Road second-phase expansionhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/27/tax-exemption-delay-stalls-ring-road-second-phase-expansionNepal’s inaction holds up project despite Chinese side finalising design.Election Commission seeks explanation from 5 candidateshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/27/election-commission-seeks-explanation-from-5-candidatesCandidates questioned over alleged violations of election code, including offensive remarks and campaign misconduct.Family protests after post-mortem body mix-up in Sirahahttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/27/family-protests-after-post-mortem-body-mix-up-in-siraha Relatives block East-West Highway after hospital says 16-year-old girl’s body was mistakenly handed to another family and cremated.Nagma–Gamgadhi road reopened after snow cleared in Jumlahttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/27/nagma-gamgadhi-road-reopened-after-snow-cleared-in-jumlaAuthorities use bulldozer to remove heavy snow.Winter storm snarls US travel, forces mass flight cancellationshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/27/winter-storm-snarls-us-travel-forces-mass-flight-cancellationsThe Federal Aviation Administration said in an advisory that snow, freezing rain and low visibility had hit major hubs such as Boston and the New York area.Rupesh Shrestha appointed Kantipur Television news chiefhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/27/rupesh-shrestha-appointed-kantipur-television-news-chief Shrestha appointed to the position following a management committee decision.Stumbling on measleshttps://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/01/27/stumbling-on-measlesIts resurgence is a setback for Nepal, and a gross neglect of public health.Melting Himalaya, melting moralityhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/27/melting-himalaya-melting-moralityThe climate crisis is not a technical problem, but the result of a greed-based development model.The promise of freelancehttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/27/the-promise-of-freelanceThe future of freelancing in Nepal is bright, but we also need to nurture it intentionally.Poor waste management turns Pashupati area parking lot into a messhttps://kathmandupost.com/kathmandu/2026/01/27/poor-waste-management-turns-pashupati-area-parking-lot-into-a-messTrash from pilgrims’ cooking and washing piles up as the Pashupati Area Development Trust finds it hard to enforce rules.Trump says he is raising tariffs on South Korean imports after trade deal delayshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/27/trump-says-he-is-raising-tariffs-on-south-korean-imports-after-trade-deal-delaysIt was not immediately clear when the tariff hike would take effect, or what specifically triggered Trump’s directive.Today’s weather: January 27, 2026https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/27/today-s-weather-january-27-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.Echoes that linger in the Valleyhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/27/echoes-that-linger-in-the-valley‘EITV 2026’ reimagined Khokana’s heritage spaces as performance venues, bringing artists and audiences together.Stories of womanhood on the big screenhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/27/stories-of-womanhood-on-the-big-screenNepali and Pakistani films are being screened in Kathmandu as part of the South Asian Feminist Film Festival.Nepal are out of the race for Women’s T20 World Cup but they have high hopeshttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/01/27/nepal-are-out-of-the-race-for-women-s-t20-world-cup-but-they-have-high-hopesCAN plans to revamp women’s cricket by increasing investment and implementing a long-term plan under the tutelage of incumbent coach Harshal Jayant Pathak.Manang Marsyangdi, Police get their first winhttps://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/01/27/manang-marsyangdi-police-get-their-first-winManang Marsyangdi Club have won the top-tier league the most number of times—eight—and Nepal Police have won the league five times, the third-most after six titles by Ranipokhari Corner Team (RCT).India sends in-kind assistance, China offers cash for electionshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/27/india-sends-in-kind-assistance-china-offers-cash-for-electionsThe northern neighbour, irked by Nepal’s decisions, has decided to provide cash only.Families of two slain girls still awaiting justice a year onhttps://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/01/27/families-of-two-slain-girls-still-awaiting-justice-a-year-onThey were brutally murdered by two boys after one girl refused sexual advances.Electricity poles erected a year ago, but villages still without powerhttps://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/01/27/electricity-poles-erected-a-year-ago-but-villages-still-without-powerResidents of six settlements in Salyan district light their homes with solar lamps, kerosene lanterns and torches.Seven years on, fake rescue racket still flies in Nepal’s Himalayashttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/27/seven-years-on-fake-rescue-racket-still-flies-in-nepal-s-himalayasPolice reopened old case files and arrested six top executives of helicopter rescue and trekking companies this week.Islamic State‑linked militants kill 22 in eastern Congo, UN report sayshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/islamic-state-linked-militants-kill-22-in-eastern-congo-un-report-saysThe attackers were identified as members of the Allied Democratic Forces, a Ugandan armed group active in eastern Congo that is recognised by Islamic State as an affiliate.Nepal heads to polls amid shifting voter prioritieshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/26/nepal-heads-to-polls-amid-shifting-voter-prioritiesOnce driven by ideologies, daily concerns now dominate Nepal’s elections.No room for security lapses in election: IGP Aryalhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/26/no-room-for-security-lapses-in-election-igp-aryalArmed Police Force chief instructs personnel to ensure flawless security and a fear-free environment for the March 5 House of Representatives election.8,000 children in disease-hit Malangawa to get measles vaccinehttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/26/8-000-children-in-disease-hit-malangawa-to-get-measles-vaccineHealth workers fear virus spillover to other districts due to heightened public movement ahead of elections.Diesel tanker catches fire near Churiyamai Temple in Hetaudahttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/26/diesel-tanker-catches-fire-near-churiyamai-temple-in-hetaudaBlaze erupts from engine while tanker was in motion; major disaster averted as fire fails to reach diesel storage section.New faces lock horns in Humla parliamentary racehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/26/new-faces-lock-horns-in-humla-parliamentary-raceHumla has 60 polling stations and 64 polling centres, with a total of 34,502 registered voters.‘Nobody is safe’: China’s Xi targets his close ally in purgehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/nobody-is-safe-china-s-xi-targets-his-close-ally-in-purgeThe defence ministry announced a probe on Saturday into Zhang - second-in-command under Xi as senior vice-chairman of the CMC - “for suspected serious violations of discipline and law”.South Sudan orders UN personnel, civilians to leave parts of Jonglei Statehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/south-sudan-orders-un-personnel-civilians-to-leave-parts-of-jonglei-stateLast week SPLA-IO called on its forces to march on South Sudan's capital Juba, signalling a major escalation.Armed attackers kill 11 at soccer field in Mexico’s Salamancahttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/armed-attackers-kill-11-at-soccer-field-in-mexico-s-salamancaAn investigation has been launched into the attack, said the office of the attorney general in the state of Guanajuato, where Salamanca is located.Nepse dips 3.07 points despite higher turnoverhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/26/nepse-dips-3-07-points-despite-higher-turnoverBenchmark index slips 0.11 percent, while trading volume climbs to Rs16.35 billion.BBC’s ‘voice of India’ Mark Tully dies at 90https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/bbc-s-voice-of-india-mark-tully-dies-at-90Born in India in 1935 under British rule, he made the country his home and his career, becoming arguably the best-known foreign correspondent there.Nepal women crash out of T20 World Cup qualifier after heavy loss to Scotlandhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/01/26/nepal-women-crash-out-of-t20-world-cup-qualifier-after-heavy-loss-to-scotlandNepal were knocked out after a 72-run loss to Scotland in their final Group B match at Kirtipur.Four-year-old girl killed bus accidenthttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/26/four-year-old-girl-killed-bus-accidentThe child was run over while picking up her bag after getting off the school bus, police say.Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescuedhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/death-toll-in-philippine-boat-accident-climbs-to-15-hundreds-rescuedThe accident occurred at 1:50 am on Monday while the passenger vessel, MV Trisha Kerstin 3, was en route to Jolo in Sulu province after departing from Zamboanga.Nepal and Saudi Arabia sign labour agreement to protect migrant workershttps://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/01/26/nepal-and-saudi-arabia-sign-labour-agreement-to-protect-migrant-workersDeal aims to ensure transparent recruitment and safeguard worker rights.India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, sources sayhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/india-to-slash-tariffs-on-cars-to-40-in-trade-deal-with-eu-sources-sayNarendra Modi's government has agreed to immediately reduce the tax on a limited number of cars from the 27-nation bloc with an import price of more than 15,000 euros.Minneapolis shootings put Trump’s immigration surge at centre of election-year fighthttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/minneapolis-shootings-put-trump-s-immigration-surge-at-center-of-election-year-fightFederal officers have killed two US citizens in the city this month during clashes with protesters angered by the administration’s sweeping enforcement surge.