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/2026/08/20/registrar-vacancies-delay-budget-approvals-at-major-universitiesMore than a month into the new fiscal year, lack of spending authorisation hampers work.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/20/imf-mission-chief-nepal-s-economy-became-more-stable-in-last-four-yearsIMF mission chief says Nepal has strengthened its economic buffers and institutions after years of shocks, but must now focus on private investment, job creation and inclusive growth.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/08/20/an-ever-booming-nepali-diaspora-is-being-served-by-severely-understaffed-missionsHeavy consular workloads are keeping diplomats busy with routine services instead of trade, investment and economic diplomacy.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/08/20/karnali-villagers-wait-for-a-border-fair-they-cannot-afford-to-missMany residents of Nepal’s remote northern frontier depend on seasonal Chinese markets for cheaper food and daily essentials. There’s no certainty over whether, or when, such fairs would be held this year.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/08/20/kiran-thapa-magar-sworn-in-as-bagmati-chief-minister-forms-seven-member-cabinetThapa Magar takes charge after a prolonged political tussle.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/20/full-or-constitutional-supreme-court-split-over-bench-for-asset-probe-caseNepal Bar Association objects to moving the case from a three-justice full bench to the constitutional bench, raising questions over judicial procedure and bench selection.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/20/blocked-roads-delay-relief-for-rolpa-landslide-victimsSupplies collected by various organisations remain stranded along the route to Kotalbara, a week after 13 people were killed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/20/bhutan-proposes-topgay-as-next-saarc-secretary-general Member states may discuss his nomination at a SAARC meeting on September 25 in New Yorkhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/20/russian-ballistic-missiles-kill-12-in-ukraine-s-kyiv-spark-firesThe Russian defence ministry said Moscow attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region with airstrikes and drones, hitting facilities producing drone components, ​a military depot and a logistics hub, as well as other targets.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/20/prince-harry-and-meghan-to-move-back-to-britain-media-reports-sayIt was not long before cracks in their relationship with the rest ​of the royal family began to emerge. Two years later in March 2020, they announced they would step down from official duties and move to the US.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/20/rice-transplanting-improves-on-last-year-s-paceTransplanting has reached 97.48 percent, up from 94 percent last year, with Madhesh making the biggest gain and officials expecting higher production.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/20/bp-koirala-always-told-us-you-are-lazy-about-readingWriter Gautam recalls Koirala’s influence on his reading, writing, and political thinking—and the memories behind his new book ‘BP Ra Bidrohka Ti Din’.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/20/why-is-deuba-embracing-the-hindu-agenda-he-once-blockedAnalysts argue the move reflects the former Congress president’s desperate bid to reclaim relevance, not a genuine shift in values.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/20/teen-goes-viral-after-asking-ex-pm-dahal-to-fix-her-village-bridgeSadiksha Oli’s video appeal to “Prachanda Baje” has garnered more than 1.3 million views, while her drone footage of cattle and mushrooms has also captivated viewers.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/20/the-judiciary-needs-trust-not-another-disputeThe judiciary cannot afford another prolonged institutional dispute when thousands of cases remain pending.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/08/20/nepal-probes-foreign-doctors-over-suspected-ghost-faculty-at-medical-collegesNepal Medical Council officials suspect medical colleges present foreign doctors only during inspections to secure approval for more MBBS seats.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/20/ciaa-intensifies-probe-into-personal-secretaries-of-former-prime-ministers-oli-deuba-dahal The anti-graft body has written to more than 20 agencies seeking details of the three individuals’ finances and assets.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/20/ex-gorkhas-seek-recruitment-revival-as-indian-army-chief-visits-nepalVeterans raised the recruitment freeze directly with Gen Dheeraj Seth in Pokhara, but the Agnipath scheme was left off the formal agenda of his meetings with Nepal’s top officials. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/19/women-face-higher-risk-of-death-in-nepal-s-tiger-attacksTigers killed 141 people between 2010 and 2024, while nearly 70 percent of attacks occurred in buffer zones of national parks.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/19/the-relentless-cycle-of-politics-as-usualEveryone needs downtime, but a country facing multiple crises can scarcely afford a head of government who tunes out every evening.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/19/what-the-us-fmf-grant-means-for-nepal-s-fleetAs Nepal diversifies its aviation fleet with upcoming Bell helicopter deliveries, lessons from grounded Mi-17s underscore the need for domestic technical self-reliance.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/19/indian-army-chief-seth-returns-home-after-four-day-nepal-visitPresident Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank of general of the Nepali Army on the Indian Army chief Seth, on Monday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/19/high-court-orders-police-not-to-arrest-journalist-kishor-shresthaFearing potential arrest while the Press Council was still reviewing the complaint, Shrestha had moved the High Court seeking a writ of prohibition.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/19/shahi-wins-confidence-vote-to-lead-karnali-governmentThe Nepali Communist Party leader secured 21 votes in the 40-member provincial assembly, with 13 lawmakers voting against him and two remaining neutral.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/19/no-basic-diet-for-young-anfa-athletesWith the government ordering the suspended national football body to halt financial transactions, the young athletes are forced to rely on little more than plain rice and biscuits.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/19/satu-makes-a-comeback-as-a-healthy-urban-snackOnce a humble village staple, satu is finding a new market among health-conscious urban consumers, with producers expanding into supermarkets and even overseas markets.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/19/nepal-s-crackdown-on-businessmen-can-t-have-it-both-waysBalendra Shah’s administration has every right to dismantle corruption and business-politician collusion. But it should ask whether the cost of its methods will be borne by an economy already desperate for investment.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/19/lamichhane-urges-rsp-lawmakers-to-uphold-parliamentary-decorumRSP chair asks MPs to avoid criticising opposition parties and says Prime Minister Balendra Shah will attend the next parliamentary party meeting.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/19/bara-residents-block-highway-over-rape-murder-of-four-year-old-girlProtesters demand stern action against those arrested and relief for the victim’s family.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/19/landslide-survivors-and-rescuers-fall-ill-in-rolpaDays of exposure to rain, poor shelter and inadequate food are taking a toll on people affected by the deadly Kotalbara landslide that killed 13.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/19/home-minister-tells-rsp-lawmakers-to-keep-party-disputes-out-of-parliamentSudan Gurung urges ruling party MPs to back the government and direct Home Ministry complaints to his personal secretary.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/19/congress-pulls-plug-on-koshi-governmentThe withdrawal leaves Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki facing a confidence vote and could trigger a fresh round of coalition talks in the 93-member provincial assembly.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/19/government-pushes-ministries-to-meet-fatf-reform-targetsSecretary-level meeting calls for faster implementation of measures needed to remove Nepal from the FATF grey list.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/19/at-least-nine-killed-in-hotel-fire-in-kolkataAt least 30 people were evacuated from the hotel as firefighters brought the blaze under control within an hour; authorities were still determining its cause and the nationalities of those killed.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/08/19/problem-tiger-captured-after-terrorising-villages-in-bardiyaThe tiger had been entering settlements for a month and killing cattle and goats, prompting a 19-day search by wildlife officials and security personnel.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/19/karnali-sudurpaschim-chief-ministers-face-confidence-votes-amid-coalition-tensionsKarnali Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi and Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Khagaraj Bhatta are seeking parliamentary backing as disputes over power-sharing threaten to complicate their coalitions.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/19/more-farmers-are-getting-insurance-but-crops-are-still-left-behindNepal issued more than 700,000 agricultural insurance policies in five years, but most cover livestock and fish, not crops.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/19/how-us-military-funding-propelled-china-s-robot-dogsUS-funded research helped lay the foundation for Unitree’s low-cost robot dogs, while China’s manufacturing ecosystem enabled mass production, challenging US dominance in robotics.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/08/19/movie-review-in-chiso-maanchhe-a-journey-with-a-corpse-becomes-a-meditation-on-grief-and-human-connectionDipendra K Khanal’s 2022 film follows a dead migrant worker on his final journey home, finding grief, intimacy and a changing society in the silences along the way.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/19/how-dijup-tuladhar-uses-ai-as-part-of-his-everyday-toolkitTuladhar, a senior principal product designer at Infinite Computer Solutions and the founder of Chordpedia shares how he uses AI for researching a problem, exploring ideas, writing and analysing.