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/2026/08/03/theatre-review-when-power-dictates-the-verdict‘Miss Menuka’ turns a woman’s moral dilemma into a searing examination of political power and communal violence.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/03/the-intersection-of-art-and-human-psyche-at-annapurna-galleryNine contemporary artists examine the world through colour and memory in ‘Chromatic Psyche: A Collective Art Show’.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/08/03/q-a-fluid-organisational-structures-were-used-to-propagate-religious-hatePolitical scientist and commentator Bhaskar Gautam says the rapid creation and dissolution of religious groups, a tactic likely learned from contemporary Indian practices, makes it difficult to track their affiliations and funding.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/03/america-slips-further-out-of-reach-for-many-aspiring-nepalisFor a country with a per capita income of just $1,500, a $20,000 refundable visa bond is a formidable financial challenge for Nepalis hoping to visit the US.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/03/surging-food-prices-pile-pressure-on-consumers-as-festivals-approachRice, vegetables, eggs and edible oil have become costlier in recent weeks, while an artificial cooking gas shortage has added to household burdens ahead of the festive season.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/02/sunsari-crisis-shows-why-consultation-mattersThe Shah administration has adopted a consultative approach, which it should continue to embrace.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/02/madhesh-tests-nepal-s-secular-credentialsLast week’s unrest has highlighted the urgent need to translate the political principle of secularism into a cultural praxis.https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/08/02/ignored-safety-rules-drive-up-deadly-accidents-in-phewa-lakeThe craze for stand-up paddleboards has brought thrill to Pokhara’s iconic lake, but weak oversight and poor compliance are putting lives at risk.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/02/nepal-s-kuwait-domestic-worker-ban-fails-to-stop-migration-leaves-thousands-outside-protectionNearly 69,000 Nepalis, mostly women, are working as domestics in the Gulf kingdom and many without access to Nepal’s legal protections.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/02/trump-says-he-will-hold-off-on-fresh-iran-attack-in-hope-of-quick-dealTrump’s apparent de-escalation after days of threats of new attacks from each side was the latest twist in the war the US and Israel launched five months ago.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/08/02/nepal-stands-out-in-south-asia-for-reducing-teen-pregnancyNew study says Nepal reduced adolescent pregnancy and childbirth by 35 percent over the past two decades and outpaced many low- and lower middle income countries, including India.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/02/ssb-personnel-dismantle-temporary-embankment-in-susta-triggering-local-protestTensions briefly escalated in Nawalparasi West after plainclothes Indian security personnel intervened in community-built flood defence works along the Narayani river.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/02/paddy-transplantation-races-ahead-as-monsoon-rains-reviveTransplantation rate has reached 92.57 percent of Nepal’s paddy fields, up from 83.93 percent a year ago. But yields will still depend on rainfall in the coming weeks.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/02/thirteen-die-in-tourist-plane-crash-over-peru-s-nazca-linesThe small plane, a Cessna Caravan C-208 aircraft, belonged ⁠to the local Peruvian airline Aerodiana and had taken off from the Pisco Airport at ​roughly 12:10 pm local time.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/02/did-the-home-minister-agree-to-discuss-restoring-a-hindu-stateA rumoured agreement with Hindu groups in Dhanusha sparked controversy, but officials say the government only received their demands and no such deal was reached.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/02/past-incidents-show-political-social-engagements-quell-communal-strife-in-nepal-s-plainsStarting with Dewanganj violence, the cost of delayed coordination was measured not only in lives lost but also in growing mistrust between communities and the widening of unrest beyond the violent incident.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/02/rescue-teams-yet-to-reach-broad-peak-bodies-spotted-by-droneSearch operations continue for climbers caught in Thursday’s avalanche as rescuers navigate a high-risk area on Pakistan’s 8,051-metre peak.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/02/bomb-carried-by-woman-kills-three-injures-21-near-moscow-restaurant-authorities-sayThe Kommersant daily newspaper suggested that the bomb had been set off by someone else remotely and ⁠that the ​woman carrying it may not have known ​that it was an explosive device.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/02/there-is-still-fire-in-me-how-abhishek-bastola-is-battling-administrative-neglect-to-keep-nepal-s-tennis-dream-aliveDespite dominating domestic tennis for a decade, playing in the Davis Cup and many big tournaments, Abhishek Bastola continues to fund his own global journey as official support remains non-existent. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/02/policy-uncertainty-hit-economy-as-stocks-and-imports-suffer-mostFindings come at a time when economists and the private sector have increasingly questioned the frequency of policy changes by successive governments and regulators.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/02/india-s-sugar-export-ban-fuels-smuggling-ahead-of-peak-festival-season-1785636337Armed Police Force seized 10 tonnes of smuggled sugar in a month, more than double the quantity confiscated a month earlierhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/02/broad-peak-avalanche-wipes-out-a-generation-of-nepali-climbing-greatsThe deaths of Nirmal Purja and five other mountain guides on Pakistan’s Broad Peak have dealt a severe blow to Nepal’s high-altitude climbing community, erasing decades of expertise and world-class achievement.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/02/home-minister-gurung-stays-in-tarai-as-tensions-easeThe home minister’s direct intervention marks a shift from curfews and security deployments to negotiations with victims’ families and local groups.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/02/nepali-political-solidarity-visible-in-times-of-crisisFrom the 12-point understanding to the recent communal tensions, Nepal’s political parties have repeatedly put aside deep political differences to confront national crises together.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/01/the-persistent-cycle-of-hope-expectation-and-dismay-in-modern-nepalInterestingly and remarkably, the focus of every transition is the people and the question of their rights.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/01/lift-the-migration-ban-on-domestic-workThe ban pushes women into precarious and undocumented journeys, making them invisible to the state that must protect them.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/01/learning-ai-unlearning-aiHistory will remember this era as the moment when humans voluntarily stopped trying.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/01/us-makes-visa-bond-scheme-permanent-for-nepalis-othersMaximum bond raised to $20,000 for certain B1/B2 applicantshttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/01/deepmala-dhakal-wins-miss-nepal-world-2026-crownThe finale celebrated ambition and purpose as Dhakal claimed the crown alongside Arya Nishaant and Kashis Subba.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/01/nepal-s-saff-championship-hopes-hinge-on-fifa-lifting-anfa-suspensionDrawn in Group A with hosts Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, Nepal face exclusion if the ban remains beyond September 13.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/01/ministry-urges-chief-justice-to-set-up-dedicated-benches-for-cooperative-fraud-casesA task force formed following a Supreme Court directive has recommended dedicated benches in district courts with heavy cooperative fraud caseloads to speed up trials and help victims recover their savings.https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2026/08/01/why-nepal-s-communal-tensions-keep-returningNepal’s latest communal violence did not emerge overnight. A familiar mix of provocation, online misinformation, political neglect, and heavy-handed policing has turned isolated disputes into recurring flashpoints across the Madhesh. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/08/01/dissident-congress-faction-forms-organising-committee-for-national-gatheringShashank Koirala will coordinate the 521-member committee as the faction prepares for an August 14 gathering, with leaders warning that failure to reach a unity deal could lead to the launch of a new political party.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/01/curfews-lifted-in-parts-of-madhesh-as-tensions-easeJanakpur and Lahan restrictions removed after security review, while limits on gatherings remain in sensitive areas.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/01/nepse-drops-1-79-percent-on-cautious-tradingMarket loses Rs80 billion in capitalisation as investors hold back amid uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/01/sunsari-lifts-curfew-imposes-prohibitory-orderAdministration eases restrictions in 10 local units after reviewing security situation following Dewanganj violence.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/01/seven-point-deal-reached-with-family-of-teen-killed-in-sirahaThe agreement includes a commitment to begin the process of declaring 15-year-old Ganesh Yadav a national martyr, provide Rs1 million in relief, investigate the killing and offer a government job to a family member.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/01/bhanubhakta-beyond-ramayan-the-other-side-of-nepal-s-most-revered-poetAs Nepal honours Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya, experts revisit ‘Badhu Siksha’, arguing that its prescription for women deserves critical reading for its patriarchal worldview.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/01/a-rom-com-that-learns-to-let-goSharanya Rajgopal's ‘Musafir Cafe’ outgrows its rom-com clichés to become a thoughtful meditation on love, ambition and the grace of moving on.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/01/book-review-when-folklore-becomes-fearYekendra Bahadur Rawal’s ‘Aghortantra’ proves that Nepal’s own myths and rituals can be as haunting as any gothic horror.