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/2026/07/19/more-than-100-homes-destroyed-in-norway-fireThick black smoke covered the area, ​located some 50 km (30 miles) west of Oslo, but there were no ​reports of casualties or people ​missing from the blaze, which hit a ‌neighbourhood of terraced housing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/helicopter-rescues-offer-lifeline-to-teenage-mothers-in-nepal-s-remote-hillsEmergency airlifts are saving the lives of teenage mothers and newborns in remote districts, where difficult terrain and limited health facilities often turn childbirth into a life-threatening ordeal.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/19/wife-of-indian-activist-wangchuk-asks-court-to-move-him-to-private-hospitalWangchuk’s wife alleges he is being held illegally after security personnel moved him to a state-run hospital as his health weakened during a hunger strike.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/voices-of-discontent-continue-to-resonate-at-maitigharFrom exhausted doctors to victims of violence and loan sharking, people continue to gather at Maitighar seeking answers from a government that came to power promising change.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/government-s-digital-services-buckle-under-repeated-system-failuresCitizens seeking routine services are left waiting for hours or returning for days as server outages expose the fragility of the Digital Nepal initiative.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/07/19/bardiya-national-park-records-decline-in-tourist-arrivalsVisitor numbers fall slightly in the last fiscal year as officials cite domestic protests and the war in West Asia, although the park remains open for year-round jeep safaris.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/19/us-renews-strikes-on-iran-after-two-military-personnel-killed-by-iranian-attackUS says two service members were killed in an Iranian attack in Jordan as Washington launches an eighth consecutive night of strikes, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/19/france-s-mbappe-becomes-world-cup-s-all-time-top-scorerFrance striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer ​with 22 goals. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/19/world-of-cinema-nothing-is-accidental-in-ship-of-theseusThirteen years after its release, Anand Gandhi’s philosophical drama continues to carry unsettling questions.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/19/fiction-park-a-revolting-ghostFor a moment, I imagined myself in power, ordering others around and controlling them at my will.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/19/nvl-teams-lock-in-marquees-and-coachesSix teams finalise their leadership groups as the Nepal Volleyball League moves closer to its first-ever auction and tournament.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/19/nepal-conclude-acc-women-s-u19-premier-cup-on-a-high-noteA dominant run with the bat and ball secures a third-place finish and Asia Cup qualification, leaving only a heartbreaking Super Over loss to mar an otherwise flawless campaign in Malaysia.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/19/consumer-court-settles-over-half-its-cases-in-first-year-but-access-remains-limitedThe specialised court has delivered verdicts in 23 of 45 cases, awarding millions in compensation, but consumer rights activists say its reach must expand beyond the Kathmandu Valley.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/having-built-a-hybrid-engine-nepali-engineers-prepare-for-4-1-metre-rocket-s-vertical-test-flightAfter 55 engine tests, a Nepali startup is preparing to fly a homegrown hybrid rocket. Its struggle to secure approval reveals a country building space technology faster than the rules needed to govern it.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/19/banks-have-excess-cash-poor-nepalis-can-t-borrow-itAs banks sit on record liquidity, complex paperwork and collateral requirements push vulnerable borrowers towards predatory lendershttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/19/why-nepali-migrant-workers-are-being-buried-in-iraq-instead-of-homeHigh repatriation costs, legal hurdles and policy gaps leave families with no choice but to bury their loved ones overseas.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/19/england-survive-france-fightback-and-secure-third-place-in-world-cup-goalfestBukayo ​Saka scored a hat-trick as England held off a stunning France fightback to claim a 6-4 victory in a madcap Miami thriller on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/18/challenges-of-living-with-historyLeaders should use their energy, judgement and policies to address the root causes of public frustration and ennui.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/18/is-rs25-000-enough-compensation-for-a-state-induced-humanitarian-crisisCan a one-time payment adequately compensate for the destruction of not only homes but also the social, economic and emotional foundations that sustain people’s lives?https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/18/making-one-s-wayIn an uncertain job market, critical thinking and communication skills matter more than a university major.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/18/devendra-raj-panday-champion-of-democracy-and-good-governanceA former minister, economist and leading civil society figure, Panday helped shape Nepal’s democratic discourse long after the fall of the Panchayat regime.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/18/iran-hits-gulf-states-and-jordan-after-seventh-night-of-us-strikesKuwait came under sustained attack, with a desalination plant hit and operations at Kuwait International Airport ‌suspended due to repeated missile and drone threats.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/18/harmful-decisions-can-be-changed-says-lamichhaneRuling party chair says decisions affecting farmers, workers and ordinary citizens can be revised or reversed if they prove harmful, adding that good intentions alone are not enough.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/18/police-shift-fasting-indian-activist-to-hospital-against-his-willTelevision footage on Saturday showed dozens of security personnel, some in ​plain clothes, holding large white cloth sheets like a curtain on a stage that had been created for the protest before Wangchuk was taken away.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/18/households-using-over-50-electricity-units-to-pay-five-percent-vat-others-face-13-percentInland Revenue Department issues directives to implement new fiscal measures, including electricity VAT, health and education levies, and revised tax rules from new fiscal year.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/18/india-s-skyroot-launches-vikram-1-in-first-private-orbital-rocket-missionThe Vikram-1 rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 0635 GMT, leaving behind a plume of fire and smoke dubbed “Mission Aagaman”.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/07/18/a-run-through-nepal-s-first-road-tunnelThe Nagdhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel opens to the public for the first time ahead of its long-awaited launch, with formal inauguration set for July 27.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/18/nepse-posts-strongest-weekly-gain-in-months-as-turnover-jumpsBenchmark index rises nearly 3 percent, adding Rs140 billion to market value as trading activity rebounds and all sectoral indices advance.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/07/18/the-week-in-six-photos-1784344317Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/18/finding-community-through-photowalksFrom a small gathering of colleagues to a growing community of photographers, photowalks have created spaces to learn, explore and see Nepal differently.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/18/a-ridiculous-book-to-make-sense-of-a-horrible-worldAditi Mali's 'The Complete Shampoo and Daddy' has just had it with the world. It, therefore, takes from it only what it must.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/18/events-july-18-to-july-24-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/18/institutional-failure-ruins-historic-asian-games-ticket-for-nepali-esportsAfter months of rigorous training and securing hard-fought qualifications in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, Nepal’s elite gamers watch their podium dreams slip away due to administrative ego.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/18/nepse-this-week-1784341485Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/18/historic-kolkata-biratnagar-rail-cargo-service-begins-transit-costs-set-to-fallThe service marks a major expansion of Nepal-India transit connectivity and promises faster deliveries, lower logistics costs and improved access for eastern Nepal's importers.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/18/ncp-eyes-return-to-power-in-provinces-as-nc-uml-alliance-fraysProvince-specific coalition talks could produce new governments in Sudurpaschim, Karnali and beyond. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/18/task-force-submits-sweeping-amendment-proposals-but-consensus-elusiveGovernment panel submits 500-page paper on governance, elections, judiciary and federalism, but major parties question its legitimacy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/18/a-locked-library-and-the-questions-it-leaves-behindThe closure of Kathmandu Valley Public Library has become a window into Nepal’s relationship with books, knowledge and public life.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/17/deuba-s-son-implicated-in-money-laundering-probe-over-rs26-million-transferThe chargesheet says firms owned by Jayabir Deuba received the money from controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/17/pmo-sets-up-panel-to-probe-passport-rolloutTechnical glitches have cut passport production by two-thirds and delayed services, prompting the government to form an expert panel.