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/2026/07/12/bellingham-double-fires-england-past-norway-into-world-cup-semisEngland overturn first-half deficit as Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, to set up a World Cup semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/12/fiction-the-town-s-tragedyA prisoner turns the tables on the father of a murder victim, forcing him to confront the past he long ignored.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/12/a-library-built-by-children-for-childrenThe Dhumbarahi Children’s Library marked its second anniversary with activities organised largely by young volunteers, celebrating a community built around reading and sharing.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/12/what-s-the-cost-of-building-a-home-it-s-getting-more-expensive Builders cite rising material prices, higher transport costs and stricter building standards, while official data show electrical wires and bricks posted the sharpest price increases.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/12/three-rukum-west-men-disappeared-from-libya-on-a-us-journey-two-years-ago-families-still-await-their-returnFamilies trapped between hope, grief and mounting debt as young members lost on the ‘donkey route’.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/12/ganesh-nepali-s-death-shines-a-light-on-nepal-s-unprotected-gig-workersAs Nepal’s platform economy expands, thousands of workers shoulder rising costs, shrinking earnings and few legal safeguards.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/12/floods-at-kirtipur-holding-centre-expose-flaws-in-government-s-squatter-relocation-planFamilies relocated from riverbanks lose their homes and belongings again as the government's holding centre floods.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/12/private-sector-ready-to-improve-social-responsibility-spending-but-won-t-surrender-fundsBusiness leaders say CSR is a corporate responsibility rather than a source of government revenue.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/11/human-wildlife-conflict-or-human-human-conflictThe framing of ‘human-wildlife conflict’ naturalises the problem, obscures the political choices that produce it and shields powerful conservation actors from scrutiny.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/11/the-caveats-of-amending-a-constitutionIf an amendment can fail even when it is procedurally flawless, who decides when that line has been crossed?https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/11/joint-security-patrol-steps-up-monitoring-along-bajhang-s-northern-borderEight-day patrol to the Nepal-China border found growing dissatisfaction among border residents over Chinese restrictions on grazing, cross-border trade and pilgrimages to Lake Mansarovar.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/11/159-manpower-agencies-penalised-for-routing-migrant-workers-through-indian-airportsDoFE warns 434 recruitment firms for failing to submit mandatory flight records.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/11/rsp-s-women-leaders-on-what-it-took-to-reach-a-majorityFifty-one of 99 elected seats now held by women — but the party's own leaders say the harder battle is for power at the top, not just numbers.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/11/floods-in-bangladesh-kill-44-leave-over-a-million-strandedPower outages, damaged roads ​and broken communication links have slowed rescue and relief efforts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/11/nearly-2-6-million-smart-driving-licences-printed-as-backlog-clearedA new digital licensing system is set to launch in mid-July, while over 300,000 licences nearing expiry will be issued only after renewal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/11/three-youth-activists-detained-from-kirtipur-holding-centreEyewitnesses dispute police claims of ‘obstructing rescue operations’, pointing instead to excessive force and political bias.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/11/three-killed-10-injured-in-baitadi-jeep-accidentFive of the injured are in critical condition as authorities send a helicopter for rescue operations.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/11/iran-s-supreme-leader-pledges-revenge-for-slain-father-and-predecessorMojtaba issued the message on the occasion of funeral ceremonies for ​his father, Ayatollah ​Ali Khamenei, held months after he ‌was killed in the US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/11/nepal-begin-acc-u-19-women-s-premier-cup-campaign-with-emphatic-win-over-qatarSabitri Dhami’s batting heroics help Nepal post a 131-run target. In turn, Nepali bowlers bundle out Qatar for 25 runs.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/11/nepse-loses-rs-90-billion-in-week-of-broad-market-sell-offBenchmark index falls nearly 2 percent as all sectoral indices close in the red, despite higher trading turnover. Analysts expect easing selling pressure and policy support to improve sentiment.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/07/11/the-morning-after-the-floodAt the Kirtipur holding centre, families displaced by eviction surveyed the damage after a night of rising waters and lost possessions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/11/after-losing-their-homes-displaced-families-lose-what-little-they-had-leftOvernight flooding inundated the Radha Soami Satsang Beas holding centre in Kirtipur, washing away clothes, medicines, schoolbooks and other essentials that families had managed to save after the April evictions.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/07/11/the-week-in-six-photos-1783738317Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/11/magic-merino-strikes-again-as-spain-down-belgium-to-reach-world-cup-semisBelgium lose goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to injury before substitute Mikel Merino strikes late to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals, where France await.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/11/book-review-beyond-the-stone-spout-the-forgotten-science-of-hiti-pranaliPadmasundar Joshi’s book explores the engineering and history of the traditional water system while arguing for its preservation through policy rather than nostalgia.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/11/events-july-11-to-july-17-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/11/nepse-this-week-1783735247Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/11/nepal-civil-aviation-reform-bills-up-for-public-feedbackDraft bills propose separating airport operations from aviation regulation in a major institutional overhaul aimed at improving safety, transparency and compliance with international standards.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/11/ordinances-expiry-leaves-legal-holes-as-altered-provisions-evaporateLapsed executive orders leave constitutional appointments, university reforms and land management initiatives facing fresh challenges.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/11/supreme-court-stalls-government-s-high-profile-asset-probeThe apex court orders the commission not to seek asset details or recommend legal action against public officials until a full bench delivers its verdict.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/10/a-night-of-honours-and-performances-for-nepali-musicThe ‘Xtreme Energy Drink Presents National Music Awards’ honoured artists across 16 categories, bringing together established and emerging musicians for an evening of performances and tributes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/10/ganesh-nepali-was-fined-1-000-rupees-it-cost-him-his-lifeThe ride-hailing driver’s death from self-immolation has forced the government to confront a warning it gave itself years ago — as opposition lawmakers quote Balendra Shah’s own past words on state failure back to him in parliament.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/10/government-reiterates-commitment-to-one-china-policy-amid-dalai-lama-birthday-controversyForeign Ministry says country-specific economic diplomacy strategies prepared for 20 nations.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/10/bangladesh-s-hasina-plans-december-return-with-party-colleagues-to-surrenderThe South Asian nation’s longest-serving leader said she and members of her Awami League aim to return voluntarily to the country they fled two years ago ‌and present themselves in court.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/07/10/nepal-to-face-india-a-in-december-t20-seriesThe three-match series will be played at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur following an agreement between CAN and BCCI officials in Edinburgh.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/10/jhuma-limbu-nhyoo-bajracharya-win-top-honours-at-radio-kantipur-music-awardsThe event, organised to celebrate Radio Kantipur’s 28th anniversary, recognises artists in playback, folk, modern and other music categories.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/10/families-to-remain-first-line-of-care-under-proposed-elderly-policyThe proposed policy prioritises family and community-based care while assigning local governments a larger role in healthcare, rehabilitation and social support for senior citizens.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/10/who-is-accountable-for-ganesh-nepali-s-deathHis tragedy is not merely a localised incident of a fine gone wrong. It is a symptom of a deeper, more systemic rot in our urban governance.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/07/10/protests-erupt-after-ride-hailing-driver-dies-from-burn-injuriesDemonstrators demanding justice for Ganesh Nepali marched in Kathmandu after he died following a self-immolation outside the Department of Passports. Police blocked protesters from reaching Bir Hospital.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/10/belgium-say-they-can-upset-spain-in-world-cup-last-eightSpain entered the tournament as one of the favourites and after a ‌slow start found their swagger with a 3-0 win over Austria in the round of 32.