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/money/2026/06/02/midnight-matches-put-nepal-s-world-cup-business-boom-in-doubtThe timing of the 2026 tournament has presented a unique challenge. Many restaurateurs in Kathmandu say they are up for it, even if business prospects remain uncertain.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/02/the-growing-misuse-of-mental-health-language-in-everyday-lifeWords like ‘trauma’, ‘OCD’, and ‘gaslighting’ have become part of everyday vocabulary, often far removed from their clinical meanings.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/02/arts-and-culture-budget-sparks-hope-and-scepticismCultural practitioners see potential in the new allocations, yet doubts persist over funding priorities and long-term impact.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/02/a-first-goal-a-captain-s-armband-and-a-reminder-of-renuka-nagarkote-s-greatnessAfter 16 years in the national team, the midfielder finally scored her first international goal—adding another chapter to a career defined by leadership, sacrifice and consistency.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/06/02/starlink-seeks-nepal-entry-but-law-blocks-full-foreign-ownershipCompany’s senior official meets communications minister in Kathmandu. Minister Timilsina says Starlink must follow Nepali law.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/06/02/an-unusually-rainy-spring-a-drier-monsoon-ahead-what-s-happening-to-nepal-s-weatherExperts cite local and global climate drivers, including El Niño and a weakening Atlantic circulation, behind Nepal’s increasingly erratic rainfall.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/02/parliament-consumed-by-controversies-as-public-issues-take-a-back-seatPrime Minister Shah’s border-related remarks and procedural disputes have repeatedly disrupted the budget session amid opposition protests and boycotts.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/01/upshots-of-prime-minister-s-frivolous-statement-on-indiaThe geopolitical genie PM Shah has let loose with his statements on Friday will be hard to put back in the bottle.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/01/the-judiciary-waits-for-justiceIf the court begins to look like a venue for political gain, people’s trust gradually turns into suspicion.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/01/why-we-need-a-world-class-library-in-jamalNepal requires deeply trained, independent minds to manage a political system. That capacity comes solely from reading books.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/01/india-s-viral-cockroach-youth-group-plans-street-protest-in-challenge-to-modiFounder Abhijeet Dipke calls for protest against education minister as online movement channels youth anger over exam leaks, unemployment and inflation.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/01/vat-on-electricity-to-yield-rs5-5-billion-inflation-concerns-intensifyGovernment defends new tax as essential for power infrastructure upgrades, but experts and critics warn it could increase household costs and dampen electricity demand.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/special-court-seeks-rs100-000-bail-from-former-speaker-mahara-in-gold-smuggling-case Anti-graft body has accused Mahara, his son and senior officials of facilitating the smuggling of nearly nine kilograms of gold hidden inside electronic cigarettes in 2022.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/trees-stand-in-the-way-of-long-awaited-blackbuck-relocation-to-chitwanOfficials say trees around enclosure could give leopards access to relocated blackbuck, reviving concerns shaped by past wildlife translocation failures in Chitwan.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/01/himalaya-airlines-to-launch-direct-kathmandu-shenzhen-flightsWith the inauguration of the service, Himalaya Airlines will become the first and only commercial carrier to operate direct scheduled flights on the Kathmandu–Shenzhen–Kathmandu route. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/01/asean-s-ai-hub-race-raises-growth-hopes-and-risks-for-workers-smes-and-the-environmentAcross the region, technology companies are moving rapidly to develop artificial intelligence that can perform tasks previously done by humans.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/three-dead-five-injured-in-dailekh-jeep-crashThe vehicle carrying passengers from Surkhet to Kalikot lost control and fell 300 metres downhill, police say.https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2026/06/01/baglung-stretch-of-kaligandaki-corridor-remains-unpaved-after-12-yearsRepeated deadline extensions fail to deliver progress on Balewa–Maldhunga section as officials cite delays and contractor promises completion within a month.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/mini-tillers-lie-unused-in-jumla-due-to-lack-of-technical-skillsFarmers say subsidised machines are helpful for farming but often remain idle as repair services and technical knowledge are limited.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/06/01/protest-erupts-over-pm-shah-s-remark-on-land-encroachmentStudent groups and Nepali Congress youth wing stage separate demonstrations in Kathmandu, accusing the prime minister of undermining national sovereignty.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/01/opposition-parties-obstruct-national-assembly-over-pm-shah-s-border-remark Lawmakers demand apology and probe after controversial claim; Upper House adjourned till Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/from-investigator-to-investigated-gauri-karki-commission-report-faces-questionsAs police continue to pursue cases stemming from the commission’s findings, rights watchdog recommendations have cast fresh doubt on the integrity of the inquiry and its conclusions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/opposition-parties-demand-pm-shah-apologise-over-border-remarks-threaten-continued-house-obstructionCritics said Shah wrongly equated cross-border landholding and cultivation with territorial encroachment.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/01/ncp-terms-prime-minister-shah-s-encroachment-remarks-anti-nationalParty demands correction of prime minister’s statement and its removal from parliamentary records, saying Nepal has never occupied Indian territory.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/25-youths-arrested-in-siraha-over-gang-related-activities-21-motorcycles-seizedThe youths, operating under names such as “King of Balan” and “Killers Brother”, allegedly posted threatening videos on social media and repeatedly violated traffic rules.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/himalayan-travel-mart-2026-beginsMore than 100 international delegates from 27 countries are attending the sixth edition of the event, which aims to strengthen Nepal’s global tourism presence and foster new business partnerships.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/01/arsenal-paint-london-red-with-victory-parade-after-premier-league-title-winArsenal had clinched the Premier League title prior to the final game of the season when they had an ​unassailable lead over second-placed Manchester City.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/01/us-says-it-struck-iranian-military-sites-tehran-responds-with-air-base-attackIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Monday it had targeted an air base used by ​the US for an attack on southern Iran, without identifying which base. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/01/kimff-2026-wraps-up-five-day-festival-with-awards‘The Oldest Munro Bagger’, ‘The Anti Expedition’, and Nepali entries were among the winners as the festival concluded on Sunday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/in-baglung-village-mukhiya-endures-as-keeper-of-customs-and-harmonyIn Taman village, a traditional village chief continues to regulate customs, seasonal livestock movement and community work.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/01/redefining-what-a-chori-manche-can-beThrough Chori Beyond Borders, Krishma Subedi is building a space where Nepali women can dream beyond geographic boundaries without losing their sense of home.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/01/art-in-the-shadow-of-departure‘Ekadeshma’ examines the emotional and cultural consequences of emigration.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/farmers-can-t-beat-monkeys-they-change-crops-insteadThe monkey problem is particularly severe in Baglung Municipality, Jaimini Municipality and Kathekhola Rural Municipality.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/child-marriage-superstition-drive-stillbirth-crisis-in-achhamHealth workers say teenage pregnancy, poor nutrition, and reliance on faith healers keep stillbirth figures stubbornly high. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/experts-blame-nepal-measles-spread-on-immunisation-gapWith two more districts under its grip, the number of districts witnessing the deadly disease has reached 9 in the past five months.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/06/01/kohli-masterclass-leads-bengaluru-to-ipl-title-defence-in-styleKohli’s unbeaten 75 powers defending champions Bengaluru to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Gujarat as disciplined bowling lays the foundation for a successful title defence.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/01/can-the-jogbani-kimathanka-road-unlock-eastern-nepal-s-economic-potentialThe 390-km route connecting India and China through Nepal promises lower transport costs, stronger trade links, tourism growth and new investment opportunities, but experts say its success will depend on policy support and cross-border connectivity.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/01/revised-tax-slabs-threaten-ev-boom-in-nepalImporters say new levies could raise electric vehicle prices by Rs200,000 to over Rs10 million.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/01/pm-s-remarks-on-mutual-encroachment-draw-concern-of-border-experts-government-in-damage-control-mode Cultivation across Nepal-India border stems from shifting rivers and missing pillars, not territorial seizure, say officials and former survey chiefs.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/31/from-bribery-allegations-to-the-shreesha-karki-case-renewed-scrutiny-on-journalist-kishor-shresthaFresh controversy surrounding the veteran journalist has revived debate over media ethics, privacy, accountability and the legacy of a 23-year-old tragedy.