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/football/2026/01/30/teams-seek-development-at-saff-u19-women-s-championshipThe tournament kicks off at Pokhara Stadium between four teams. Bangladesh face Bhutan, while hosts Nepal will meet India in 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-india Rapidly deteriorating 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-promises Families have endured freezing winters, rising debts, reconstruction delays for over two years as authorities and politicians pledge action.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 UML and 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-violations Election 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 harsh 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.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/30/nepali-residing-in-the-us-warned-against-misuse-of-government-supported-benefitsIt can lead to cancellation of visas or green cards.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/30/bangladesh-pakistan-flights-resume-after-14-yearsAddressing the inaugural ceremony, Bangladesh’s adviser for civil aviation and tourism underscored the importance of the Dhaka–Karachi route in “enhancing connectivity, promoting tourism and strengthening people-to-people links."https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/30/sia-to-operate-two-of-seven-weekly-flights-on-singapore-kathmandu-route-in-springThe aircraft will be configured with a total of 337 seats, including 36 Business Class seats and 301 Economy Class seats.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/30/today-s-weather-january-30-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/30/kathmandu-art-gallery-to-host-printmaking-exhibition-by-ku-studentsThe exhibit runs from January 30 to February 11.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/30/how-sonagi-blues-found-its-voice-through-traditionWhat began as an Ethnomusicology project has grown into a band that bridges folk traditions with contemporary rhythms.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/01/30/no-footballing-environment-like-before-nrt-and-sankata-fc-coaches-say-after-derbyThe derby didn’t draw crowds of eager fans nor saw a contest befitting its name, highlighting just how far behind Nepali football has fallen.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/30/nepse-this-week-1769739885Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/30/tanahun-1-heads-to-polls-with-a-history-of-changing-choicesSixteen candidates, including last-elected Swarnim Wagle of the RSP, are contesting the seat as voters weigh performance and local issues.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/30/nepal-s-sexual-and-gender-minority-stakes-its-claim-in-national-politicsNewer political parties are giving them greater space in upcoming polls amid the reluctance of the old ones to do so.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/30/after-breaking-left-strongholds-rsp-eyes-congress-coreSix of the party’s eight FPTP seats in 2022 election came from constituencies known to be communist bastions.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/01/29/a-system-in-crisisThe future of Nepal’s health insurance rests on political commitment to health equity for all.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/29/is-bangladesh-the-new-pakistanBangladesh, led by an interim regime, has displayed the traits of the Pakistani state.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/29/reflections-on-congress-special-convention-1769707663It approved an ambitious plan to strengthen the party and as well as democracy in the country.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/29/us-sends-additional-warship-to-middle-east-amid-iran-tensionsThe official, who was speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the USS Delbert D Black had entered the region in the past 48 hours.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/29/india-eu-free-trade-pact-could-squeeze-nepal-s-garment-exports-as-ldc-graduation-nearsBrussels said the agreement would support investment flows, improve access to European markets and deepen supply-chain integration.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/29/health-ministry-requests-aid-agencies-for-measles-vaccineOfficials say there are no vaccine doses in stock for mass vaccination if more outbreaks occur.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/29/tiger-count-begins-in-third-block-of-chitwan-parsa-forest-tractThe census continues to use the camera trap method first adopted in 2009-10https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/29/china-relaxes-visa-rules-for-uk-citizens-on-pm-s-trip-to-beijingInjecting growth into Britain's relatively sluggish economy is one of the main aims of his four-day trip.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/29/river-conservation-activist-megh-ale-begins-takes-to-hunger-strike-at-maitigharMegh Ale demands legal rights for rivers, urges parties to prioritise conservation in their election manifestos.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/29/india-gifts-second-tranche-of-election-assistance-to-nepalOver 250 vehicles handed over to support preparations for upcoming elections, reflecting long-standing bilateral cooperationhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/29/govt-briefs-diplomatic-community-on-election-code-restricts-poll-related-activitiesForeign secretary advises the representatives to avoid inaugurations, foundation-laying events, surveys, feasibility studies, grant disbursements, or providing vehicles, buildings or materials for political purposes.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/29/starmer-and-xi-discussed-tariffs-travel-and-migrationStarmer also said the move to lower whisky tariffs was an example of how he wanted “a much wider opening” for British businesses in China.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/29/plane-crash-in-colombia-kills-15-including-politicianImages released by local media showed the crashed plane, including what appeared to be significant damage to the fuselage.