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/2026/07/25/viral-fame-invisible-costs-for-childrenA rainy-day video of three Rolpa schoolgirls has sparked online attention, but rights advocates warn of privacy breaches, exploitation and long-term harm.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/ancient-arabic-persian-script-coins-recovered-in-kapilvastuA total of 2,315 coins were found near a pond inside a water pot called karuwa.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/two-women-killed-in-rolpa-landslideWith the help of local residents, police recovered the bodies from the landslide site later in the evening.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/nepal-seeks-india-s-recognition-of-nid-card-as-valid-travel-documentDepartment of Immigration officials held discussions with Indian Embassy representatives, who expressed a positive response to Nepal’s request for recognising the NID card.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/25/two-communist-parties-seal-three-point-deal-to-share-provincial-government-leadershipAs per the agreement, the CPN-UML will head provincial governments in Koshi, Bagmati and Lumbini, while the Nepali Communist Party will lead Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/25/thirty-five-killed-30-injured-in-syria-bus-collisionThe ​collision involved a bus carrying members of the Internal Security Forces and ​a civilian passenger bus, ​SANA reported, citing the interior ministry.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/25/explainer-what-started-india-s-cockroach-protests-that-forced-education-minister-to-quitAbout 2 million students across India took the exam on May 3, but it was later scrapped, ​with more than a dozen student suicides linked to its cancellation.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/07/25/karnali-chief-minister-kandel-resignsKandel stepped down as the CPN-UML and NCP hold intense alliance talks.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/missing-woman-found-dead-inside-burnt-car-in-tarakeshwarPolice launch probe after 45-year-old woman’s body discovered in parked vehicle.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/25/india-s-education-minister-resigns-in-major-win-for-youth-protestersIndia’s biggest street protests of recent years have become ​a political flashpoint, posing one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ​as politicians joined youngsters’ calls to demand action.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/arghakhanchi-hires-26-monkey-watchers-to-protect-maize-fieldsSelected watchers will guard maize fields for two months as farmers struggle with increasing monkey raids.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/dr-kc-to-be-hospitalised-as-health-deterioratesDoctors recommend immediate admission after his blood sugar and blood pressure levels fall sharply on third day of hunger strike.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/25/nepse-gains-57-points-adds-rs-100-billion-in-market-valueBenchmark index closes at 2,734.60 points as key sectors rally, while turnover slips marginally after a debenture-driven rise last week.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/07/25/the-week-in-seven-photos-1784948939Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/25/exhibit-review-on-recollections-of-homelandIn ‘Ek Hul Batas’, Sanod Maharjan transforms Tistung into an abstract landscape of nature and colour. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/25/aesthetic-dance-studio-presents-suresh-mishra-memorial-awardAesthetic Dance Studio's annual award honours the legacy of the dance educator Mishra.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/25/book-review-nothing-is-quite-what-it-seems-in-paridhiUma Subedi’s novel turns a mysterious car crash and an impeding suicide into a meditation on perception and reality.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/25/events-july-25-to-july-31-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/25/how-nepali-para-swimmers-are-turning-tragic-negligence-into-a-shot-at-asian-para-games-gloryRobbed of limbs and mobility by public negligence and ignored by state bodies, Nepali para-swimmers find liberation and elite purpose in the water as they set their sights on Japan. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/nepal-returns-to-french-firm-to-procure-automated-biometric-system-licencesThe Cabinet allows procurement of the ABIS system without a competitive bidding process. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/25/nepse-this-week-1784944675Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/25/nepal-s-rs146-billion-edible-oil-exports-to-india-under-scrutiny-over-tariff-advantageExperts say the export surge is driven by tariff arbitrage rather than genuine domestic value addition, while Indian edible oil refiners urge New Delhi to curb duty-free imports from Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/25/self-styled-journalists-test-the-limits-of-press-freedomA growing trend of filming and confronting civil servants on camera for social media clicks is blurring the line between journalism and intimidation.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/24/tu-teaching-hospital-manmohan-hospital-resume-health-insurance-schemeResumption of health insurance services at the two centres brings relief to thousands of patients nationwide.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/24/one-in-five-pregnancy-airlift-involves-teenageers-exposes-early-marriageDespite Nepal’s legal ban on marriage before the age of 20, many girls continue to marry underage and become pregnant during their teenage years.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/24/from-slr-rifles-to-dslr-camerasAfter 26 years in the Nepali Army, former colonel Sudeep KC now uses the precision he honed as a soldier to track and photograph Nepal’s rare birds, mammals and landscapes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/24/bal-mandir-rescue-puts-child-care-failures-under-scrutinyViral video of Minister Sita Badi nursing a rescued infant draws attention to conditions at the Nepal Children’s Organisation shelter.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/24/eight-year-old-injured-in-palpa-school-fire-airlifted-to-kathmanduLKG student suffers 45 percent burns after LPG pipe comes loose and triggers flash fire at a school canteen in Tansen.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/24/global-rights-groups-raise-concerns-over-nepal-s-judiciaryAmnesty International, Human Rights Watch and ICJ warn that changes to judicial appointment rules and alleged pressure on judges could undermine judicial independence.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/24/built-for-adventure-held-back-by-regulationsFrom Everest bungee to water parks and ziplines, entrepreneurs say overlapping laws, unclear policies and lengthy approval processes are slowing investment in Nepal’s growing adventure tourism sector.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/24/eight-charged-in-nepal-children-organisation-s-fund-embezzlement-case Among the accused, three are in police custody, while the remaining five are absconding.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/07/24/ink-hurled-at-rsp-lawmaker-during-constituency-outreach-programmeUnidentified assailants attack Ganesh Paudel from behind after a public meeting in Rautahat and flee, as police say the suspects have been identified.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/24/rsp-draws-a-red-line-on-nepotism-in-lawmakers-offices Party orders MPs to hire personal secretaries through open competition, barring family appointments and requiring transparency checks for state-funded positions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/24/india-youth-protest-leaders-to-hold-talks-keep-pressure-on-modi-government Protest leaders will meet ministers over the exam paper leak scandal, but say nationwide demonstrations will continue until their demands are addressed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/24/government-extends-terms-of-six-ambassadorsAs appointments remain stalled, Cabinet retains career envoys to prevent more diplomatic missions from falling vacant.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/24/trump-to-impose-forced-labour-duties-as-temporary-10-us-tariffs-expireNew Section 301 duties replace expiring temporary tariff, targeting imports from 60 trading partners while citing forced labour concerns.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/24/indian-activist-ends-fast-but-youth-protesters-still-seek-minister-s-ousterWangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike, but protesters reject the government’s response and continue demanding the education minister’s resignation over leaked entrance exam papers.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/24/food-review-an-authentic-taste-of-lebanonBeirut’s Lebanese menu favours balance and freshness, letting vegetables and herbs take centre stage.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/07/24/in-sudurpaschim-tourists-are-coming-infrastructure-isn-tViral mountain destinations are attracting thousands of visitors, but neglected infrastructure threatens the region’s tourism ambitions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/24/political-infighting-administrative-vacancies-stall-budgets-in-13-local-unitsImpasse has stripped the affected local governments of the legal authority to collect taxes and spend.