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/2026/06/08/building-change-from-the-ground-upThrough Heart of Nepal, Aishworya Shrestha works alongside marginalised communities to strengthen education, livelihoods, and women’s leadership on their own terms.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/08/more-than-a-children-s-tale ‘Shyal Singha’ uses the story of a jackal raised among lions to address contemporary concerns about identity and alienation. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/08/startups-came-took-loans-and-vanished-now-borrowing-isn-t-easyNearly 1,500 startups have received subsidised government loans over the past three fiscal years, but entrepreneurs say weak policies, poor targeting and lack of long-term support have left little visible impact.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/08/is-prime-minister-balendra-shah-using-social-media-to-evade-accountabilityAt a time when the government is courting one controversy after another, the prime minister’s digital footprint has channelled public energy into superficial online disputes, observers say.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/chaos-at-bir-hospital-after-office-bearers-removedNo reagents available for crucial tests, CT scan services halted for a month, and the hospital pharmacy is running short of most medicines.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/07/why-are-members-of-old-parties-desertingSurging frustration among members and cadres is threatening to wash away the foundations of established parties.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/07/nepal-s-ai-budget-the-right-instinct-and-the-trap-inside-itAI is not a simple software product. It looks much more like an electricity grid, and whoever does not own the foundation must rent it forever.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/06/07/david-marriott-thinks-nepal-is-ready-is-nepalThe chair of the world’s largest hotel company makes the case for luxury hospitality as a development tool—and lays out what governments, including Nepal’s, need to deliver.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/nepal-s-postal-service-searches-for-a-new-role-in-the-digital-ageOnce the backbone of communication, the postal system now relies largely on government business.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/women-are-often-at-the-centre-of-nepali-films-why-are-men-still-telling-most-of-their-stories-1780842187A debate over an all-male film pitch panel has reopened deeper questions about power, representation and who gets to shape women’s narratives.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/after-bjp-s-historic-win-in-west-bengal-what-lies-ahead-for-the-gorkhaland-dreamThe BJP’s first-ever majority government in West Bengal has revived hopes of a separate Gorkhaland state among Nepali-speaking communities in Darjeeling and adjoining regions.https://kathmandupost.com/sponsored-content/2026/06/07/nepali-developer-launches-three-mobile-games-to-promote-innovation-and-researchApil Karki’s new App Store titles aim to encourage creativity, problem-solving and research among students, professionals and aspiring innovators.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/07/world-cup-greats-argentina-brazil-germany-win-friendlies-days-before-kick-offFour-times world ​champions Germany secured a ninth win in a row with a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in Chicago.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/spiny-babbler-recorded-in-madhesh-province-for-first-timeOrnithologists say the rare bird, found only in Nepal, has now been confirmed across all seven provinces after a sighting in Bara district.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/07/nepal-has-not-sought-third-party-mediation-on-border-dispute-with-india-foreign-minister-khanalSays Nepal is only seeking British archival documents for historical reference, not mediation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/daraz-nepal-trims-workforce-amid-south-asia-restructuringAround 30 employees have been laid off in recent weeks as the Alibaba-backed e-commerce platform seeks to streamline operations and strengthen profitability.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/07/us-eyes-iranian-assets-for-gulf-allies-reconstruction-source-saysThe source on ​Saturday did not specify what kind of assets the Treasury was examining. The language used to describe the new measures did not appear limited to frozen assets.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/07/smart-stays-budget-friendly-neighbourhoods-for-nepali-students-in-new-delhiA look at student living in the Indian capital city, from busy university districts to quieter residential areas.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/07/fiction-park-the-luxury-of-painA dreamer abandons a system that cannot understand her, carrying only the lessons of loss.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/07/women-are-often-at-the-centre-of-nepali-films-why-are-men-still-telling-most-of-their-storiesA debate over an all-male film pitch panel has reopened deeper questions about power, representation and who gets to shape women’s narratives.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/06/nepal-india-to-operationalise-cross-border-digital-paymentsSigning follows delegation-level talks between Foreign Minister Khanal and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/06/the-poetic-exploration-of-ecological-anguishThe urgent issues of ecological catastrophe in Nepal are receiving less priority from the government, political parties and agencies.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/06/good-intentions-aren-t-enough-it-is-vital-to-rethink-what-it-means-to-helpForeign volunteers may mean well, but their altruism could perpetuate unequal power dynamics.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/06/06/nepalis-europe-odyssey-through-the-treacherous-balkan-routeMore than a hundred Nepalis are currently stranded in Trieste on the Italian-Slovenian border. This migration process has become almost routine.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/06/saudi-arabia-beat-puerto-rico-3-0-after-weather-delay-in-first-win-under-donisSaudi Arabia will face Senegal on June 9 in ​their final warm-up before opening ​their World Cup campaign in Group H alongside Spain, Uruguay and ​Cape Verde.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/06/destruction-of-confiscated-cell-phones-sparks-legal-and-administrative-scrutinyThe destroyed devices included seven iPhones and 489 Android smartphones. Officials estimate their combined value at more than Rs10 million.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/06/karnali-apple-farmers-market-worry-sets-in-months-before-harvest-seasonRecord harvests are expected across Karnali this year, but growers worry that poor roads, lack of cold storage and weak market systems will once again force them to sell apples at throwaway prices while consumers pay several times more.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/06/06/roshan-adhikari-of-centerlight-refutes-daily-wire-s-claims-of-medicaid-fraudThe Cleveland-based home care COO called the report “false, misleading, and harmful,” saying services are based on client need, not ethnicity, and reaffirming compliance with all regulations.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/06/messi-recovering-well-from-injury-could-feature-in-argentina-warm-ups-says-scaloniReigning ​world champions Argentina will face Honduras in Texas on Saturday, before ​playing Iceland in Alabama on Tuesday in their final friendlies ahead of the World Cup.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/06/nepal-bowled-out-cheaply-in-heavy-defeatChasing a target of 110 runs, Nepal were bowled out for a mere 40 runs in just 13.3 overs at the Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar Oval in Kuala Lumpur.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/06/foreign-minister-shisir-khanal-pitches-new-chapter-in-nepal-india-tiesForeign Minister Shisir Khanal says the prime minister is focused on demonstrating results at home, even as Kathmandu and New Delhi explore a new phase of cooperation and high-level engagement.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/06/new-monsoon-safety-directive-imposes-stricter-operating-rules-on-airlinesThe “Monsoon Circular 2026”, which comes into effect on June 15, introduces tighter safety protocols, including dual-pilot helicopter operations and mandatory system checks before flights.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/06/bitumen-shortage-disrupts-major-road-projects-across-nepalSurging bitumen and petroleum prices linked to the conflict in West Asia have disrupted road construction across country, halting blacktopping works and slowing progress on several of Nepal’s largest highway projects.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/06/us-attacks-iranian-sites-after-iran-launches-drones-in-latest-gulf-flare-upThe US and Iran have been engaged in largely indirect negotiations to secure an interim deal to halt the three-month-old war that would leave issues. But amid periodic skirmishes, a deal has remained elusive.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/06/nepse-slips-as-post-budget-rally-loses-momentumBenchmark index falls 26.69 points to 2,755.41 as investors book profits, wiping about Rs45 billion in market value amid slower trading and mixed sector performance.https://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.