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/health/2026/06/22/kathmandu-valley-battles-bird-flu-outbreaksOfficials say infection has been reported at over 50 places.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/22/ciaa-files-corruption-case-against-aryal-17-others-over-rs10-13-billion-passport-procurementAnti-graft body charges passport department chief, government officials and two foreign companies over alleged irregularities in e-passport contract.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/22/uml-vice-chair-bishnu-paudel-arrested-in-money-laundering-investigationFormer finance minister was detained in Surkhet at the request of the department of money laundering investigation, a home ministry source says.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/22/we-know-how-to-stop-rabies-we-just-aren-t-doing-itGiven the preventable yet fatal nature of this disease, there should be no justification for shortages of rabies vaccines.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/22/hot-take-no-one-owns-the-moonIt is time for the countries that stake a claim to the moon to understand that no one, absolutely no one, owns the moon. https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/22/scaloni-mulling-hydration-break-impact-ahead-of-austria-clashLionel Messi scored a hat-trick to guide Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria ‌and another victory against the Austrians would secure a berth in the next phase of the competition for the title holders.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/22/tea-industry-shutdown-puts-60-000-workers-at-risk-after-india-tightens-export-rulesMore than 80 factories and estates in Jhapa and Ilam remain closed, pushing daily wage workers into an immediate income and livelihood crisis.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/22/uk-s-starmer-says-he-will-resignWhoever replaces Starmer will become Britain’s seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote to leave the European Union which ​took place 10 years ago this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/22/comedy-darbar-episode-at-centre-of-censorship-controversyPrime Television says it inserted beep sounds after a verbal caution from the Press Council, while artists accuse state institutions of undermining freedom of expression. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/22/rsp-convention-madhesh-delegates-participate-under-ad-hoc-arrangement-amid-leadership-disputeWith district conventions unable to take place outside Parsa, delegates are attending the party’s general convention after being selected through existing ad hoc committees and previously completed local-level conventions.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/22/nepal-s-go-skateboarding-day-brings-wheels-music-and-crowds-to-kathmandu-riverbankSkaters gathered across Kathmandu on Saturday for Go Skateboarding Day, moving from Dhumbarahi to Thapathali along the Bagmati river, where they competed in tricks and skate games.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/22/colombian-right-wing-candidate-de-la-espriella-wins-tight-presidential-raceNarrow victory for Espriella over Senator Ivan Cepeda highlights deep political divide in Colombia, with campaign centred on crime, the economy and the future direction of peace talks and state reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/22/kathmandu-underpasses-move-forward-as-tunnel-road-plans-stall Work is set to start on underpasses at Satdobato and Ekantakuna next fiscal year, but most of Nepal’s planned tunnel roads are still awaiting feasibility studies.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/22/rsp-convention-enters-closed-session-ahead-of-leadership-election Delegates will deliberate on political, organisational, financial and statute amendment reports before nominations open for chairperson and the 99-member central committee ahead of Tuesday’s voting.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/22/salah-inspires-egypt-to-beat-new-zealand-3-1-for-historic-world-cup-winSalah scores one and sets up another as Egypt recover from a goal down to secure their first-ever World Cup victory and move top of Group G with four points.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/22/yamal-inspired-spain-stride-to-one-sided-victory-over-saudi-arabiaLamine Yamal scores his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal adds a brace as Spain ease past Saudi Arabia 4-0 to move onto four points in Group H.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/22/wastepaper-or-fodder-for-new-creationsInside Jamarko’s workshop, discarded paper is transformed into handmade creations—in a reminder that waste is not always the end.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/22/new-festival-seeks-to-nurture-nepal-s-animation-and-vfx-sectorThe AVAAN Animation Film Festival will accept short films under the theme ‘Maile Dekheko Nepal’.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/22/proposed-lateral-entry-into-specialised-civil-service-positions-sparks-concern-among-bureaucratsThe draft Federal Civil Service Bill proposes reducing internal promotion quotas to expand open competition, while introducing compulsory retirement for employees aged 55 or those who have completed 30 years of service.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/22/more-than-2-000-indian-vehicles-enter-nepal-daily-through-six-border-pointsAn unprecedented influx of Indian holidaymakers and pilgrims, even during the traditional off-season, is boosting business for hotels, restaurants and tourism operators across Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/22/carpet-slump-dents-nepal-s-china-exportsShipments to China fell over 41 percent in the first 10 months of the fiscal year, largely due to a steep decline in carpet exports amid rising costs, labour shortages and growing competition from machine-made products.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/22/rsp-seeks-to-reassure-critics-as-questions-grow-over-its-mandatePM and RSP chief dismiss concerns over their relationship, reaffirm the party’s commitment to democracy, and defend the government’s positions on governance and border issues.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/22/lamichhane-shah-call-for-unity-as-rsp-national-convention-beginsTop positions expected to be settled through consensus, but multiple contenders are eying office bearer positions.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/21/in-the-berating-of-ciaa-officials-another-example-of-executive-excessThe practice of intimidating state institutions will destroy the delicate system of checks and balances—the lifeblood of democracy.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/21/wagle-s-audacious-budget-and-controversy-that-followedWaglé brought an expansionary budget amid a struggling economy but faced controversy for altering the finance bill after it was presented to Parliament.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/06/21/policy-flip-flops-and-midnight-changes-are-eroding-public-trustFormer Finance Secretary Vidyadhar Mallik on why systemic policy flip-flops, entrenched special-interest exemptions, and outdated infrastructure continue to erode public trust and compromise Nepal’s economic governance.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/21/we-are-on-an-expressway-and-we-will-not-brake-before-reaching-our-destination-says-pm-shahAddressing the RSP’s first general convention, the prime minister rejects concerns over the party’s mandate, governance style and border policy, saying all actions will remain within the law.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/21/political-leaders-urge-rsp-not-to-squander-historic-public-mandateLeaders from across the political spectrum ask the Rastriya Swatantra Party to focus on good governance, constitutional amendments, democracy and the national interest as it holds its first general convention.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/21/weeks-after-dog-bite-man-dies-of-rabiesThe 48-year-old from Chandragiri could not get anti-rabies vaccine on time due to shortages in his locality and reached Sukraraj Hospital only after symptoms appeared.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/21/rsp-s-first-general-convention-kicks-off-in-chitwanOver 4,200 delegates assemble in Bharatpur to elect the party's new leadership.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/21/japan-s-firepower-comes-to-the-fore-as-ueda-bags-a-double-at-world-cupJapan and the Netherlands are ‌both on four points heading into the final round of games in Group F, with the Dutch ahead on goals scored.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/21/hot-take-elon-musk-would-be-in-jail-if-he-were-born-in-nepalWhen something new arrives, instead of working out how to govern it, we ban it. Then we never get around to understanding it.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/21/rsp-unveils-election-schedule-for-first-general-convention-leadership-voteCandidate nominations will be filed on Monday, while voting is scheduled for Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/21/seven-and-a-half-years-on-dpr-for-ramraja-prasad-singh-health-sciences-academy-still-unfinishedAdministrative delays, disputed appointments, and unpaid consultancy fees have left the Rs11.98 billion project stalled.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/21/japan-rout-tunisia-4-0-in-world-cup-s-1-000th-matchKamada and Ueda inspire emphatic victory as Japan move to the brink of the knockout stage and Tunisia bow out after a second straight defeat.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/21/three-die-in-separate-drowning-incidentsTwo teenage girls drown in Birendranagar, one youth found dead in Panchapuri.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/21/europe-swelters-under-heatwave-france-restricts-alcohol-consumptionHeat alerts, restrictions and disruptions spread as temperatures climb towards record highs across the continent.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/21/constitutional-appointments-stall-despite-ordinance-easing-processKey oversight bodies continue to operate with long-standing vacancies despite legal changes intended to speed up the Constitutional Council’s recommendations.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/06/21/nta-says-it-is-ready-for-5g-spectrum-auctionThe telecommunications regulator says it has completed preparations for allocating spectrum for 5G services, as operators prepare rollout plans in major cities once frequencies are assigned.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/21/brobbey-gakpo-double-delight-as-slick-netherlands-dismantle-swedenBrobbey scores twice inside 17 minutes, Gakpo adds a second-half brace as the Dutch rebound from their opening draw to go top of Group F with a commanding victory over Sweden.