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/art-culture/2026/08/25/11-artists-look-beyond-the-himalayan-landscape-at-takpa-gallery‘Voices from the Himalayas’ examines the region beyond its mountains, focusing on its people, cultures and changing realities.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/25/a-child-s-privacy-is-protected-by-law-nearly-everyone-violated-itGovernment ministers, media organisations and social media users disclosed the identity of a three-year-old girl and her family despite laws barring the publication of details that could identify them.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/25/she-was-missing-for-three-days-the-police-response-is-now-under-scrutinyFamily, lawmakers and rights activists question whether police acted swiftly after the three-year-old was reported missing.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/24/internal-rift-widens-in-uml-over-policy-and-leadership-reformSenior party leaders push for structural and leadership changes, but party chair Oli refuses to back down.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/24/jajarkot-landslide-hit-families-struggle-to-get-by-in-makeshift-sheltersNew mothers worry about feeding their babies and children have been cut off from school. Fear of more landslides is keeping families from returning home.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/24/cancer-drugs-are-not-available-at-state-run-hospitals-elsewhere-they-are-sold-at-steep-pricesA dispute over government price caps has left hospitals without vital chemotherapy drugs, but the medicines continue to circulate in the market.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/24/brazil-concerned-over-closure-of-nepali-embassy-in-brasiliaAmbassador–designate Lins requested Foreign Minister Khanal to reconsider the decision.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/24/supreme-court-orders-government-to-clear-dairy-farmers-duesThe court issues a writ of mandamus after farmers were left owed around Rs7 billion by private dairies and the state-owned Dairy Development Corporation.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/24/nada-auto-show-opens-tuesday-the-road-ahead-is-electricThe 18th edition of the auto show puts the spotlight on electric vehicles, locally assembled products and Nepal’s potential to develop an automobile industry.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/24/iran-threatens-45-tankers-with-fines-confiscation-in-hormuz-escalationThe restricted list ​includes very large crude carriers, liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas tankers, and clean product vessels, among others.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/24/key-overland-trade-route-resumes-limited-traffic-after-month-long-blockageEco section along Tatopani highway reopens as authorities clear landslides; Liping repair works under way to clear containers stranded ahead of Dashain.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/24/police-arrest-head-constable-over-leaked-bara-suspect-videoVideo of a teenage suspect giving a statement in custody in case involving rape and killing of a toddler went viral on social media, prompting an internal police investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/24/nagdhunga-road-tunnel-opens-to-private-vehiclesThe trial operation began on Monday, allowing cars, jeeps, and vans to use the tunnel from 9 am to 6 pm.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/24/police-probe-leak-of-video-showing-teenage-suspect-in-bara-rape-and-murder-caseFootage of a minor giving a police statement has spread across social media, prompting scrutiny over a potential breach of privacy and investigation protocols.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/24/ndtv-world-to-hold-india-nepal-dialogue-in-kathmandu‘NDTV Anviksha: Ideas Across Borders’ will bring together political leaders, policymakers, business figures and cultural voices from Nepal and India.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/08/24/stepmother-admits-killing-two-year-old-girl-in-saptariPolice say Muskan Khatun allegedly killed the child amid a dispute with Rubina Khatun, the girl’s biological mother.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/08/24/as-china-s-robots-break-sprint-records-nepal-isn-t-even-in-the-race Beijing’s ‘Robot Olympics’ is showcasing rapid advances in autonomous machines, while Nepal, still largely a technology consumer, is exploring robotics for tourism, disaster response and industrial automation.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/24/us-vows-economic-d-day-as-iran-threatens-to-halt-all-oil-exportsWashington prepares measures that could deepen Iran’s economic isolation, while Tehran weighs an oil cutoff that could further disrupt global energy supplies.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/24/combat-the-rising-tide-of-violence-against-women-and-girlsThe government must challenge the systems that allow social ills such as rape to persist.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/24/how-arhant-shrestha-used-photography-to-get-closer-to-kathmandu-and-himselfShrestha’s camera became a way to understand masculinity, revisit childhood memories, and make sense of his relationship with the Valley.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/08/24/intersectional-feminist-anjali-sah-on-nepal-s-pervasive-rape-culture-and-police-apathyIn an interview with The Post, Sah argues that this systemic failure is part of a broader, deep-seated institutional and cultural crisis across the country.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/08/24/in-jajarkot-crops-are-ready-to-harvest-but-farmers-have-nowhere-to-store-themLocal farmers face a cruel double blow as they lose both their homes and the crops needed to feed their families, while officials warn of a food shortage.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/24/after-meeting-anti-corruption-commissioner-lamichhane-pledges-to-clear-policy-decision-confusionDespite its pledge to tackle corruption, the government has yet to amend the CIAA Act to define ‘policy decisions’ and close a loophole that critics say shields high-level wrongdoing from probe.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/23/school-bill-is-caught-between-who-decides-and-who-paysLocal governments resist federal encroachment, while private schools want policy certainty and teachers better pay and benefits.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/23/why-stricter-laws-aren-t-enough-to-fix-nepal-s-rape-problemPublic outrage often focuses on harsher sentences or the death penalty, but structural reform, institutional accountability, and better survivor support are what's truly missing.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/23/india-s-rising-power-demand-offers-nepal-a-market-but-not-foreverIndia’s electricity demand is projected to more than double over the next decade, but its rapid expansion of solar, wind, storage and nuclear power means Nepal cannot assume it will remain a captive market for its hydropower.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/23/udayapur-cement-once-nepal-s-pride-teeters-on-the-brink-of-bankruptcyBuried under liabilities exceeding Rs5 billion, the factory has been unable to pay employees for 17 months.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/23/microfinance-was-supposed-to-save-asia-s-poor-why-has-it-failed-to-live-up-to-its-promise For the poorest households, taking on debt may be particularly inappropriate when they lack the capacity to generate a reliable and sustainable return.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/23/landless-families-return-to-razed-settlement-three-months-after-evictionKohalpur Municipality says it is verifying landless claims and promises permanent resettlement for genuine families.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/08/23/robots-can-outrun-humans-but-can-they-plug-in-a-cableThe five-day World Humanoid Robot Games combine events modelled on human sports with those designed to test the robots in simulated factories, restaurants, ​offices and in emergency situations.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/08/23/six-je-deaths-in-10-cases-put-jhapa-at-centre-of-vaccination-pushExperts urge nationwide vaccination to protect vulnerable populations as the outbreak has gripped all provinces.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/23/bheri-bridge-remains-in-ruins-four-years-after-collapseResidents say repeated appeals to local, provincial and federal governments have brought no repairs, leaving them struggling to access healthcare, education and daily necessities.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/23/search-continues-for-22-after-bulk-carrier-sinks-off-indiaThe Coast Guard has sent two vessels from Sri Vijaya Puram, formerly known as ​Port Blair, for ​the search-and-rescue operation, a Coast Guard spokesperson said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/23/two-year-old-girl-found-dead-in-bush-stepmother-held-for-questioningPolice sent the body for a postmortem examination.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/23/india-launches-rescue-operation-as-bulk-carrier-sinks-off-east-coastRescue teams are searching for 22 missing crew members after the Panama-flagged vessel sank about 240 nautical miles from India’s Paradip port while carrying iron ore to Singapore.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/23/cosmetic-imports-rise-as-demand-grows-in-nepal Imports of makeup, skincare and haircare products reached Rs13 billion in the last fiscal year, with traders attributing rising demand to social media and the growing beauty-service industry.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/23/internal-party-disputes-delay-cabinet-expansion-in-lumbini-karnaliDisagreements over ministerial appointments have left both provincial governments struggling to complete their cabinets, with delays already affecting government business and budget implementation.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/08/23/landslide-puts-five-houses-at-risk-in-kathmandu-s-tarakeshwarAround 50 households affected after excavation for a house construction project triggers slope failure in Jarankhu, locals say.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/23/18th-nada-auto-show-to-open-on-tuesdayThe four-day event will feature new vehicle brands, locally assembled electric scooters, automotive technologies and special festive-season offers.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/08/23/chinese-robots-beat-usain-bolt-s-100m-world-record-at-beijing-gamesThe Tiangong Ultra’s 9.39-second run marks a dramatic leap from last year, as China expands a competition showcasing the growing speed and capabilities of humanoid robots.