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/visual-stories/2026/06/06/the-week-in-five-photos-1780715101Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/06/how-heritage-walks-invite-people-to-experience-culture-beyond-monuments-and-museumsThese immersive walks encourage participants to hear, smell, and engage with living traditions while fostering deeper connection to place and community.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/06/book-review-where-water-marches-in-lineIn ‘Pani Ko Parade’, poetry becomes both protest and reflection, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/06/events-june-6-to-june-12-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/06/nepse-this-week-1780712263Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/06/in-nepal-uber-aims-to-be-a-key-player-in-ride-hailing-and-beyondGlobal ride-hailing giant launches in Nepal as its 10th Asia-Pacific market, testing subscription and commission models while planning future services in food delivery, courier and intercity travel.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/06/insurance-cuts-at-government-hospitals-compel-patients-to-pay-for-private-careOfficials say they do not worry about the declining insurance renewal rate, as ‘it reduces the burden’. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/06/foreign-minister-khanal-arrives-in-delhi-as-lamichhane-concludes-visitThe Minister says all aspects of bilateral relations would be on the table.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/06/probe-finds-nothing-unusual-in-sudun-gurung-s-landholdingsCommittee stops short of making definitive conclusions on financial transactions and share investments in its probe into the former home minister’s assets.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/06/displaced-squatters-left-in-limbo-as-rehabilitation-remains-uncertainNearly 1,500 people remain in temporary shelters 39 days after evictions, with no clear timeline for resettlement.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/05/secretary-texted-prime-minister-seeking-personal-favour-police-interrogation-raises-eyebrowsFormer bureaucrats and police officials question the legality of the move, calling it an excessive use of police powers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/05/nearly-3-000-responses-in-nepal-s-first-ever-open-ambassadorial-appointment-callSupreme Court seeks clarification from government over alleged breach of appointment guidelines.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/05/wildlife-translocation-falls-short-of-conservation-goalsDecades of efforts to establish new habitats for endangered species have produced uneven outcomes, raising concerns as authorities prepare to relocate blackbucks to Chitwan.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/06/05/the-best-cultural-platforms-eventually-outgrow-their-foundersKalinga Literary Festival founder Rashmi Ranjan Parida discusses literary autonomy, regional translation, and why cultural platforms must eventually belong to local communities.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/05/school-reconstruction-nears-completion-a-decade-after-2015-earthquakeModern facilities have replaced thousands of classrooms destroyed in Sindhupalchok, transforming learning conditions in some of Nepal’s most remote communities.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/05/envoy-selection-through-open-competitionAn ambassador is Nepal’s face abroad. That face must be reliable, not just brilliant.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/05/putin-sticks-to-hardline-stance-on-war-in-ukraine-but-says-trump-ideas-could-bring-peaceRussian President said that Kyiv would have to compromise, ‌however, and said that while he understood that Trump was busy with the Iran war for now that perhaps the European Union could use its influence to talk Kyiv around.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/05/election-commission-proposes-reducing-commissioners-to-three-cutting-number-of-lawmakersThe Commission recommends reducing the size of the House of Representatives, National Assembly and provincial assemblies, and granting itself constitutional authority to set election dates.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/05/mexico-thump-serbia-5-1-to-complete-world-cup-preparationsFireworks lit up the ​Nemesio Diez stadium at the final whistle as Mexico signed off their World Cup preparations in style ahead of next Thursday’s opener ​against South Africa.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/06/05/world-cup-free-streaming-scams-drain-rs7-5-million-from-nepalis-in-less-than-two-weeksFraudulent ads promising free FIFA World Cup broadcasts are luring football fans into downloading malicious apps that give hackers access to their phones and bank accounts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/05/serving-secretary-questioned-after-seeking-ambassadorial-appointmentKrishna Hari Pushkar, posted at the Vice-President’s Office, was released after police questioning over a message sent directly to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/06/05/bagmati-province-cuts-ministries-to-eight-trims-offices-to-191Decision aims to reduce operating costs and redirect savings to development projects, with annual savings estimated at around Rs5 billion.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/05/bangladesh-may-feel-el-nino-s-heat-but-not-its-full-forceExperts expect few heatwaves over the next three months; say there is no reason for panic.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/05/capital-spending-in-dozens-of-ministries-stays-below-30-percent-as-fiscal-year-nears-final-stretchOf Rs407.88 billion allocated for development projects in the current fiscal year, only Rs124.61 billion has been spent in ten months, with delays blamed on post-protest budget freezes and structural bottlenecks.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/05/us-house-backs-russia-sanctions-ukraine-aid-in-latest-blow-to-trumpUkraine aid bill clears House amid Republican split but faces uncertain Senate path as Trump-era divisions deepen across Congress.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/05/probe-launched-into-776-evs-imported-in-run-up-to-budgetAuthorities probe whether upcoming tax changes were leaked to traders, while importers insist the pre-budget rush was entirely legal.https://kathmandupost.com/arts/2026/06/05/where-art-becomes-worshipAt Siddhartha Art Gallery, ‘Aarambha’ explores Paubha as a practice rooted in faith, patience and cultural memory.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/05/beauty-ritual-or-budget-friendly-illusionPopular skincare tools like gua sha and jade rollers may refresh the skin, but they cannot deliver the sculpted results often seen online.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/05/emerging-athletes-better-records-in-16th-president-running-shieldGandaki Province quartet sets a new junior national mark in the boys’ 4×400m relay as three records fall in the ongoing school-level national tournament.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/05/hundreds-of-thousands-of-congress-cadres-not-bothered-to-renew-membershipDuring the 14th General Convention, the Congress had around 850,000 active members. Now that number has dropped drastically.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/05/rabi-lamichhane-s-reception-in-new-delhi-amazes-watchersNepal watchers in New Delhi believe India wanted to send a message to Nepali prime minister, even as it seeks to work closely with the new government in Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/05/lost-on-everest-for-six-days-sherpa-found-alivePolish climber Mariusz Chmielewski accuses Himalayan Traverse Pvt Ltd of negligence, mismanagement, alleging Dawa Sherpa was left for dead, and demands investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/04/the-government-fired-officials-then-forgot-to-replace-themIt is vital that leadership roles in state institutions are quickly filled in order to prevent systemic dysfunction.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/04/nepal-s-royalist-party-splits-monarchy-s-place-in-politics-at-heart-of-disputeGeneral Secretary Rana among others announce they have parted ways, but Lingden refuses to call it a split.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/04/what-went-wrong-for-nepal-in-saff-women-s-championship-in-goa Another SAFF disappointment has intensified concerns over whether Nepal can finally turn promise into silverware before a celebrated era comes to an end.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/04/nepali-tea-exports-disrupted-twice-in-two-weeks-due-to-india-quality-testingIndian buyers halt purchases as India Tea Board resumes mandatory sampling and laboratory approval of Nepali tea; exporters fear renewed losses despite recent easing of restrictions.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/04/the-price-of-progress-displacement-in-kathmandu-humiliation-in-madheshIt appears that revenue collection and beautification projects take precedence over people’s quality of life.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/04/can-businesses-save-an-unreformed-stateInvestors are prevalent in the new budget. Entrepreneurs are easy to spot. But the poor are far less visible.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/04/congo-reports-attack-on-ebola-burial-team-as-cases-riseAssault on responders raises fears of further transmission as confirmed cases climb across eastern Congo.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/04/supreme-court-rules-in-favour-of-upendra-yadav-in-jsp-n-split-caseVerdict declares Election Commission’s registration of Ashok Rai-led party unlawful; full text yet to be released.