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/world/2026/07/27/at-least-30-killed-in-village-attack-in-nigeria-s-kaduna-state-residents-sayThe northeast is battling a deadly insurgency by Islamist militants Boko Haram and ​splinter group ISWAP.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/27/food-is-now-nepal-s-next-biggest-dependency-after-fuelThe food import bill rebounded to Rs434 billion last fiscal year amid rising demand, shrinking farm labour and stagnant agricultural productivity.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/27/home-ministry-recalls-sunsari-cdo-security-chiefs-after-sunsari-clashA five-member committee will investigate the violence that left one dead and 24 injured.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/27/nepali-farmers-jailed-in-india-over-fertiliser-purchase-await-bail-hearing-fridaySuresh Singh and Nagendra Singh of Sarlahi are in Bihar police custody for 27 days.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/27/oli-dahal-provincial-pact-triggers-backlash-from-withinSenior leaders of the UML and NCP have questioned the political logic behind reviving cooperation and objected to the way the deal was reached.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/27/india-s-cockroach-movement-brought-down-a-minister-bringing-real-reform-will-be-much-harderThose in the cockroach movement have demonstrated their desire to become genuine collaborators in education reform. They deserve a seat at the table.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/27/india-suspends-policeman-for-firing-ak-47-at-student-protestersSenior Bihar police official Nilesh Kumar said no one was ​wounded and that a constable, part of an intelligence unit “which deals with dreaded, hard-core criminals”, had been issued the assault rifle.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/27/hospital-services-disrupted-as-doctors-protest-assault-at-narayani-hospitalMedical services remain affected in Birgunj as health workers demand legal action against those involved in the attack and stronger security measures for healthcare workers.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/07/27/shortage-of-mourners-forces-family-to-bury-woman-twice-in-baitadiRelatives say Lalmati Koli’s body was washed away after an initial burial on a riverbank, forcing them to bury her again as a lack of mourners prevented a proper funeral.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/27/rice-hispa-outbreak-hits-paddy-fields-across-palpaEmergency pest control measures launched in Purbakhola after the fast-spreading infestation damages newly transplanted rice crops in multiple wards.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/27/iran-says-it-will-halt-strikes-as-long-as-us-bombing-pause-holdsThe Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that Tehran’s position “remains ‘attack ​for attack’: if the attacks stop, Iran will also halt its operations. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/27/shinta-mani-mustang-ranked-world-s-top-luxury-hotel-by-robb-reportMustang property tops Robb Report’s 2026 list of the 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth, marking a major milestone for Nepal’s luxury tourism sector. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/07/27/nepal-s-first-road-tunnel-inaugurated-after-over-six-years-of-constructionThe Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola Tunnel, built with Japanese assistance, opens with access initially limited to emergency vehicles as authorities introduce toll and safety rules.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/27/life-along-nepal-s-dangerous-cable-crossingOn one side stands the government’s vision of a ‘Prosperous Nepal’; on the other, citizens risking their lives every day simply to travel.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/07/27/q-a-generating-rs29-32-billion-from-power-exports-is-a-remarkable-national-milestoneNewly-elected IPPAN President Mohan Kumar Dangi emphasises the necessity of power trading rights for private developers, the causes behind the PPA backlog and the strategic roadmaps required to transform Nepal’s energy sector.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/07/27/one-killed-as-police-open-fire-after-clash-in-sunsariDispute over loud music during a procession escalates into violence, injuring 22 people, including 13 security personnel.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/27/suspect-in-berlin-pride-attack-shot-dead-by-policeAuthorities say the assailant had a history of Islamist extremism as politicians call for tougher security measures.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/27/a-little-france-in-pokharaAfter discovering Brittany’s food culture in France, Hari Gurung returned to Pokhara to build a restaurant where French recipes and Nepali ingredients meet.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/27/land-disputes-stall-final-phase-of-rs51-billion-rani-jamara-kulariya-irrigation-projectDisagreement over canal alignment in Kailali delays irrigation expansion to 17,500 hectares, casting doubt on the project's 2028-29 completion target.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/07/27/eight-years-on-nirmala-case-still-without-answersDespite multiple inquiries, over 1,000 interviews and extensive DNA testing, investigators have yet to identify the killer, leaving the victim’s family still waiting for justice.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/27/the-journey-for-fodder-is-too-often-becoming-a-final-oneThe daily search for grass and firewood has become a deadly gamble across Nepal’s hill districts, where women risk their lives to keep livestock that sustain rural livelihoods.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/27/8-million-demat-accounts-later-nepal-s-stock-market-is-still-missing-the-tools-of-a-modern-marketThe surge in public participation has not yet been matched by a more mature market, wider instrument options, or stronger institutional foundations.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/07/26/having-a-camera-and-a-mic-doesn-t-make-you-a-journalistAs self-styled journalists trade ethics for engagement, the line between reporting and intimidation is blurring.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/26/methodological-mess-in-development-researchDevelopment research in Nepal must prioritise methodological rigour and treat it as an equity issue.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/26/iran-will-halt-attacks-as-long-as-us-maintains-pause-iranian-source-says-after-trump-calls-off-strikesThe senior Iranian source said Tehran did not hold much hope that Trump’s decision to pause strikes represented a major shift in the US negotiating position.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/26/what-makes-food-sold-in-most-nepali-stores-organic-the-labelBuyers have developed a habit of trusting the tag on a package rather than demanding proof of the product’s actual quality.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/26/gangalal-hospital-raises-free-treatment-cover-from-rs250-000-to-rs600-000-per-childHospital chief says the previous funding limit forced many poor families to take their children home without treatment, so they revised the ceiling.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/07/26/australia-tightens-student-visa-rules-rejects-64-percent-of-nepali-applicationsStricter screening measures and higher non-refundable visa fees have led to a sharp decline in applications from Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/26/tu-question-paper-leaked-on-whatsapp-within-five-minutes-of-exam-commencementThe arrest of a teacher over the MBS paper leak has revived concerns over repeated breaches, commercialisation of education and weak oversight of Nepal’s examination system.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/26/two-uml-leaders-in-race-for-bagmati-chief-ministerJagannath Thapaliya and Kiran Thapa are competing for the chief minister’s post as the party works to stitch together a majority in the hung assembly.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/07/26/ring-road-s-chappal-karkhana-dhobikhola-section-set-for-wideningThe one-kilometre stretch will be widened into an eight-lane road with service lanes, with construction expected to begin before Dashain if the tender process stays on track.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/26/iran-war-spreads-to-red-sea-and-caspian-gulf-quiet-as-us-forgoes-strikesAfter weeks of escalation, uncertainty over US strategy is growing as allies and adversaries assess the impact of a conflict that is already disrupting shipping and oil flows.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/07/26/how-nepal-s-batting-collapse-has-derailed-its-league-2-campaignThe team that produced historic ODI performances in 2023 is now struggling for competitive totals, with familiar weaknesses resurfacing in League 2.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/26/vehicle-mows-down-crowd-at-berlin-pride-festival-killing-one-injuring-17Police launched a manhunt for the driver after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd near Berlin's annual Christopher Street Day celebrations.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/26/wholesale-inflation-hits-39-month-high-as-fuel-shock-from-west-asia-crisis-ripples-through-economyWholesale prices surged 8.47 percent in mid-June, driven by a spike in fuel and energy costs, raising concerns that higher production costs will soon feed into consumer prices ahead of the Dashain festival.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/26/fiction-palpali-dhakatopi-pasalSomewhere between grief and memory, the dead can find their way back home.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/07/26/budget-friendly-places-for-nepali-students-in-ohioA breakdown of cities in the American Midwest for Nepali students to decide where cost of living and career prospects line up best.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/26/senior-justice-malla-assumes-acting-chief-justice-role-amid-ongoing-leadership-rowChief Justice Sharma’s India visit puts the senior-most justice at the helm as speculation grows over whether tensions at the Supreme Court are easing.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/26/provincial-alliances-crumble-as-cracks-develop-in-congress-uml-tiesUML and NCP seal power-sharing deal, but coalition arithmetic means regional and fringe parties hold key.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/26/nepal-power-monopoly-yet-to-commit-purchases-from-281-projects-worth-16-425-77-mwSuccessive governments have delayed signing new agreements since 2022, citing low domestic consumption, inadequate transmission infrastructure and limited export prospects.