Kathamndu post RSShttps://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.comBBC’s ‘voice of India’ Mark Tully dies at 90https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/bbc-s-voice-of-india-mark-tully-dies-at-90Born in India in 1935 under British rule, he made the country his home and his career, becoming arguably the best-known foreign correspondent there.Nepal women crash out of T20 World Cup qualifier after heavy loss to Scotlandhttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/01/26/nepal-women-crash-out-of-t20-world-cup-qualifier-after-heavy-loss-to-scotlandNepal were knocked out after a 72-run loss to Scotland in their final Group B match at Kirtipur.Four-year-old girl killed bus accidenthttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/26/four-year-old-girl-killed-bus-accidentThe child was run over while picking up her bag after getting off the school bus, police say.Death toll in Philippine boat accident climbs to 15, hundreds rescuedhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/death-toll-in-philippine-boat-accident-climbs-to-15-hundreds-rescuedThe accident occurred at 1:50 am on Monday while the passenger vessel, MV Trisha Kerstin 3, was en route to Jolo in Sulu province after departing from Zamboanga.Nepal and Saudi Arabia sign labour agreement to protect migrant workershttps://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/01/26/nepal-and-saudi-arabia-sign-labour-agreement-to-protect-migrant-workersDeal aims to ensure transparent recruitment and safeguard worker rights.India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU, sources sayhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/india-to-slash-tariffs-on-cars-to-40-in-trade-deal-with-eu-sources-sayNarendra Modi's government has agreed to immediately reduce the tax on a limited number of cars from the 27-nation bloc with an import price of more than 15,000 euros.Minneapolis shootings put Trump’s immigration surge at centre of election-year fighthttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/26/minneapolis-shootings-put-trump-s-immigration-surge-at-center-of-election-year-fightFederal officers have killed two US citizens in the city this month during clashes with protesters angered by the administration’s sweeping enforcement surge.Today’s weather: January 26, 2026https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/26/today-s-weather-january-26-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.Darchula college students demand maths teacher as exams approachhttps://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/01/26/darchula-college-students-demand-maths-teacher-as-exams-approachAfter two years of protests were unheeded, Gokuleshwar Multiple Campus students take their demand to Far Western University in Mahendranagar.Why the ‘2026 is the new 2016’ trend is here to stayhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/26/why-the-2026-is-the-new-2016-trend-is-here-to-stayTrends come and go, but this online obsession that began earlier this month is going nowhere. It says less about the past and more about exhaustion with the present.High-value exports falter as Nepal’s export growth rides on re-exported edible oilhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/26/high-value-exports-falter-as-nepal-s-export-growth-rides-on-re-exported-edible-oilExports of NTIS-listed products barely grow in the first half, while shipments of imported edible oil to India surge, exposing weak value addition and poor implementation of the export strategy.What makes some people not votehttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/26/what-makes-some-people-not-voteExperts point to factors like geography and elected representatives disappointing voters.Measles resurges in Malangwa of Sarlahi, seven test positive for deadly virushttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/26/measles-resurges-in-malangwa-of-sarlahi-seven-test-positive-for-deadly-virusExperts say the re-emergence of the deadly viral disease after more than two years shatters Nepal’s aim to eliminate the disease.Politics has become everyone’s game in Nepalhttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/26/politics-has-become-everyone-s-game-in-nepalPeople from all walks of life are entering politics in a system where influence and patronage matter most.Saptari shaken after multiple unresolved murders of senior citizenshttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/01/26/saptari-shaken-after-multiple-unresolved-murders-of-senior-citizensAn elderly couple burnt alive in 2019, a 70-year-old shot dead in October last year, and another senior citizen found dead last week.‘e Thibeu!’ brings Kirant myth of maternal grief and nature to the stagehttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/26/e-thibeu-brings-kirant-myth-of-maternal-grief-and-nature-to-the-stageThe production draws from the belief that the bird Thibiya was once a human mother who lost her only son, Thibe, to a river.Let voters hear you https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/01/25/let-voters-hear-youThere are many compelling reasons to start a pre-election debate between main PM candidates.Resurgent RSP and Balen magichttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/25/resurgent-rsp-and-balen-magicWhat lies ahead is a battle between the decadent past and the burgeoning future.We have special software to identify candidates who post fake content onlinehttps://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/01/25/we-have-special-software-to-identify-candidates-who-post-fake-content-onlineSecurity forces will not allow any group to compromise the democratic right of 18.9 million citizens to cast their ballots.Alliance of Nepali Congress and CPN-UML sweeps upper house pollshttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/25/congress-uml-alliance-sweeps-upper-house-pollsOf the 18 seats contested, Congress takes 9 and UML 8.New face of old money: Why Akshay Golyan believes he’s earned his inheritancehttps://kathmandupost.com/profiles/2026/01/25/new-face-of-old-money-why-akshay-golyan-believes-he-s-earned-his-inheritanceAt 37, the new chairman of Golyan Group is restructuring one of Nepal’s oldest conglomerates while defending the legitimacy of private enterprise itself.Bear attacks and ageing rural communitieshttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/25/bear-attacks-and-the-problem-of-aging-rural-communitiesFor those who remain behind, the outmigration of younger residents is making the perils more imminent and the solutions more challenging.Land dispute leaves one dead in Sirahahttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/land-dispute-leaves-one-dead-in-sirahaLocals stage protest on East–West Highway demanding action against those involved.Myanmar’s junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election winhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/25/myanmar-s-junta-leader-dismisses-critics-as-military-allies-head-for-landslide-election-winMajor opposition groups are not contesting the polls amid a civil war triggered by a 2021 coup that brought the military to power.Bhandari and Khati win National Assembly seats from Sudurpaschimhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/bhandari-and-khati-win-national-assembly-seats-from-sudurpaschimUML and Congress candidates secure victories under electoral alliance.Supreme Court refuses interim order on Resham Chaudhary’s candidacyhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/supreme-court-refuses-interim-order-on-resham-chaudhary-s-candidacyTop court seeks written response from Election Commission, bars him from contesting Kailali-1 poll.Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 10 in West Javahttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/25/indonesia-resumes-search-for-80-after-landslide-kills-10-in-west-javaThe landslide early on Saturday was triggered by heavy rains starting the day before.Fire at soap factory in Hetauda brought under control after 10 hourshttps://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/01/25/fire-at-soap-factory-in-hetauda-brought-under-control-after-10-hours Blaze in Hetauda Industrial Area destroys soap, plastic and chemicals.Recovery of New Zealand landslide victims halted on safety concernshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/25/recovery-of-new-zealand-landslide-victims-halted-on-safety-concernsSix people, including two teenagers, are presumed dead after heavy rains triggered Thursday’s landslide at Mount Maunganui on the island’s east coast. Older candidates dominate despite youth-heavy electoratehttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/25/older-candidates-dominate-despite-youth-heavy-electorateWhile young voters make up over half of Nepal’s electorate, traditional parties have largely nominated senior politicians, though newer parties show greater youth representation. KP Oli ready for public debate as election heats up, but Balen Shah refuses to share stagehttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/25/kp-oli-ready-for-public-debate-as-election-heats-up-but-balen-shah-refuses-to-share-stage Balen Shah says appearing on stage with Oli would suggest his complicity in killings.National Assembly polls underway across provinceshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/25/national-assembly-polls-begin-across-provincesVoting is underway to fill 17 upper house seats as terms of 19 members near expiry, with one candidate already elected unopposed and one member to be nominated by the President.Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cuphttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/01/25/bangladesh-replaced-by-scotland-at-t20-world-cupBangladesh had asked the ICC to move their games to the tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka instead, but the governing body rejected the demand, dismissing any security threat to the team.Federal immigration agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protestshttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/25/federal-immigration-agents-kill-another-us-citizen-in-minneapolis-sparking-protestsThe shooting came one day after more than 10,000 people took to the frigid streets to protest the crackdown.Today’s weather: January 25, 2026https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/25/today-s-weather-january-25-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.Nurturing culture and creativityhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/25/nurturing-culture-and-creativityGiving creative work and culture their due would be an enormous service to Nepal.IT’s time to go globalhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/25/it-s-time-to-go-globalNepal has shifted from restricting outward investment to regulating it and must now focus on reform.Cost of capitalismhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/25/cost-of-capitalismIf democracy is to endure, it must tame capitalism, not merely coexist with it.FICTION: Coming back to the city of ghostshttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/25/fiction-coming-back-to-the-city-of-ghostsI went to America not just for college but to start a whole new chapter of my life. A new book, even.Queer filmmakers raise concerns over film censorshiphttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/25/queer-filmmakers-raise-concerns-over-film-censorshipRights advocates and filmmakers warn that censorship continues to block bold stories, leaving festivals and creators in a constant struggle.