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/2026/07/15/government-pushes-ten-percent-scholarship-rule-across-universitiesPrime Minister Balendra Shah directs newly appointed vice-chancellors to enforce free scholarships for disadvantaged and meritorious students while curbing political activities on campuses.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/15/organic-farmers-show-way-beyond-nepal-s-fertiliser-crisisAs farmers struggle with shortages of chemical fertilisers during the paddy season, growers in Chitwan and Palpa are turning to green manure, compost and locally produced organic inputs to maintain yields and restore soil health.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/15/death-toll-in-thai-pub-fire-rises-to-32-officials-say-with-dozens-still-in-hospitalAuthorities believe the fire was probably sparked by an electrical short circuit in a ceiling air conditioner.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/15/trump-resumes-iran-port-blockade-and-threatens-strikes-on-energy-targetsTrump warns of attacks on power plants and bridges as US reinstates naval blockade, raising fears of wider regional conflict and further disruption to global energy supplies.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/15/spain-s-anaconda-grip-crushes-french-world-cup-dreamEuropean champions overwhelm France to reach their first World Cup final since 2010 and move within one win of a historic World Cup-European Championship doublehttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/15/bhagdaud-runs-in-circlesHimal Upreti’s social drama mistakes harassment for romance, crime for comedy and sudden remorse for redemption.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/15/what-i-watch-online-sworniem-vaidyaVaidya is a producer, composer, and writer. Her new song ‘Geru’ was released on July 3.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/15/nepal-targets-exports-worth-20-percent-of-gdp-in-two-years-but-experts-call-goal-unrealisticUpdated plan aims to narrow down the trade deficit by boosting exports, diversifying products and markets, but economists and exporters say policy bottlenecks make the target unattainable.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/15/rayamajhi-gets-four-years-in-prison-khand-two-in-fake-bhutanese-refugee-scamThe district court determines sentences for 16 convicts, saying the organised fraud tarnished Nepal’s international image and constituted offences against the state.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/07/15/victims-of-usurious-lending-demand-action-not-assurancesProtesters demand cancellation of fraudulent loan documents, return of seized property, tougher laws and a special tribunal, and say they will march to Kathmandu unless demands are heeded.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/15/rsp-lawmakers-turn-critical-after-balendra-shah-government-completes-100-daysRuling party MPs raise concerns over ministers’ conduct and question whether the government is living up to its promise of good governance.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/07/14/criminal-to-make-people-drink-contaminated-waterWidespread faecal contamination of drinking water is a sign of state’s failure to meet people’s basic needs.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/14/the-new-great-game-played-with-stonesContrary to the naive expectations of critics, regime stability is not in danger—for now. RSP’s two strongmen need only rein in their minions who churn out a daily controversy to dominate the news cycle.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/14/what-a-us-china-reset-means-for-nepalKathmandu should utilise any geopolitical breathing space created by a reset in major-power relations.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/minister-khanal-urges-uk-to-address-gurkha-veterans-longstanding-grievancesNepal seeks an early resolution to the equal pay and pension dispute ahead of another round of tripartite talks.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/rs26-39-million-returned-to-1-754-cooperative-victims-in-two-monthsDepositors from 10 of the 23 cooperatives declared crisis-ridden by the government have received partial refunds. Victims allege the payout process remains unfair.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/government-decides-to-implement-all-commission-reports-on-loan-sharkingTuesday’s Cabinet meeting also appointed Maheshwor Bhakta Shrestha as the executive chairperson of Nepal Airlines Corporation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/lawmakers-accuse-government-of-intimidation-after-vehicles-block-media-housesMPs from both the opposition and ruling parties allege that the blockades outside media outlets and politicians’ homes were aimed at deflecting public anger over recent controversies.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/supreme-court-scraps-government-ban-on-private-media-receiving-official-adsThe ruling overturns April decision that allowed government advertisements and notices to be published only through state-owned media outlets.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/twenty-one-pulchowk-graduates-join-airbus-this-yearNepal’s first aerospace engineering programme has placed about 44 graduates at the global aircraft manufacturer over the past three years.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/specialist-shortage-forces-salyan-district-hospital-to-halt-surgeriesAuthorities say no replacement doctors are in sight after two temporary specialists returned at the end of their assignments.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/nepal-moves-to-set-ethanol-standards-ahead-of-petrol-blending-rolloutQuality rules propose 99.5 percent purity for ethanol used in petrol, as Nepal prepares to blend up to 10 percent biofuel to reduce fuel imports and promote domestic production.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/three-die-after-self-immolation-attempts-in-nepal-within-a-weekA ride-hailing driver, a businessman and a Sarlahi resident died after setting themselves on fire in separate incidents.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/vice-president-yadav-to-leave-for-qatar-to-convey-nepal-s-condolences-over-former-emir-s-deathYadav will deliver a condolence letter from President Ramchandra Paudel to Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/14/france-ready-to-fight-spain-for-midfield-control-in-world-cup-semi-finalTchouameni returns as France prepare for a decisive midfield battle against Spain and their possession-heavy style.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/tribhuvan-university-recovers-only-a-fraction-of-funds-from-staff-who-abused-paid-study-leaveMore than 250 teachers and staff are believed to have failed to return after taking fully paid study leave abroad, leaving Nepal’s largest university with estimated losses exceeding Rs1.5 billion.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/heavy-rain-inundates-parts-of-chitwan-major-rivers-remain-below-flood-warning-levelsContinuous rainfall has caused localised flooding, although water levels in the Narayani river and its tributaries remain below official warning thresholds.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/14/us-military-renews-strikes-on-iran-while-tankers-come-under-attack-in-strait-of-hormuzTrump orders third night of strikes as attacks on tankers raise fears of a wider Gulf conflict and disruption to global shipping.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/14/when-stress-spreads-through-a-crowd‘Mass hysteria’ is a misunderstood psychological phenomenon in which stress and anxiety cause real physical symptoms in groups.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/14/sartre-classic-gets-a-nepali-stage-adaptation‘Miss Menuka’ reimagines ‘La Putain respectueuse’ through the realities of sex workers while exploring Nepal’s social and political structures.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/14/he-dreamed-of-playing-for-nepal-now-he-s-fighting-a-battle-off-the-pitchAashish Rai was once a promising midfielder. Then came a devastating injury and a funding crisis, compounded by ANFA’s indifference.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/14/army-retiree-turns-family-farm-into-thriving-dairy-enterpriseHelped by local government support and growing demand for value-added dairy products, Shiva Bahadur Basnet of Dhankuta has built a business that creates jobs, boosts farmers’ incomes and strengthens the local rural economy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/nepal-emerges-as-a-transit-route-for-smuggling-watermelon-kernels-into-indiaTraders exploit low customs tariffs on agricultural imports to bring 19,000 tonnes of melon seeds into Nepal before moving them illegally across the open border to cash in on high demand in Indian markets.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/bhikkhu-sugandha-s-extraordinary-journey-to-thailand-s-highest-monastic-circlesDr Anilman Shakya, a Nepali monk educated on a Thai royal scholarship, rose through the ranks of Thailand’s Sangha while teaching at prisons, Oxford and leading global universities.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/14/monsoon-brings-this-year-s-first-je-death-three-infectionsLast year’s data show the unvaccinated are most vulnerable to infection and death. Vaccination may begin only next year.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/nepal-launches-german-supplied-e-passport-amid-widespread-glitchesThe Department of Passports received only 1,440 applications on Monday after technical problems affected the central server and service centres.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/14/suspicious-parking-outside-media-houses-sparks-concernsCar blocking Kantipur gate linked to RSP Research and Documentation Department member Rabi Jaiswal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/13/squatter-children-endure-repeated-displacement-and-a-future-in-limboNine-year-old Bishwanath Gurung has survived eviction, displacement and floods, but family instability and bureaucratic hurdles threaten his future.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/07/13/how-far-will-nepal-s-ruling-party-go-to-silence-its-criticsInstead of solving problems, the RSP administration is cracking down on people who point them out.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/13/how-fear-shapes-citizen-voicesThe more fearlessly citizens can ask questions, the deeper the roots of the republic will grow.