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/2021/01/15/nepali-climbers-are-one-step-closer-to-making-history-on-mt-k2-as-they-reach-the-highest-pointThirteen of the world's 14 peaks taller than 8,000-meters have been climbed in winter. But one still remains unclimbed—the 8,611 metres (28,251 feet) K2, the world's second-tallest that straddles Pakistan and China.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2021/01/15/bhandari-s-ton-gives-army-flying-start-in-pm-cup-openerThe departmental team captain struck 111 runs as they beat Gandaki Province by 98 runs in the opening match.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2021/01/15/international-covid-19-vaccine-poll-shows-higher-mistrust-of-russia-china-shotsThe poll was based on questions put to almost 19,000 people.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2021/01/15/nepal-s-covid-19-toll-reaches-1-948-with-five-more-deaths-national-tally-reaches-266-816-with-270-new-infectionsAccording to the Health Ministry, 3,084 PCR tests were performed in the past 24 hours.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2021/01/15/oxford-astrazeneca-vaccine-gets-emergency-use-approval-in-nepalThe decision comes at a time when Foreign Minister Gyawali is in India on a three-day visit.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2021/01/15/heritage-conservationists-carry-out-symbolic-protest-for-conservation-of-kamal-pokhariThe centuries-old pond in Kathmandu is being restored by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City as a recreation centre with small artificial ponds at four corners and a fountain at the centre.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/01/15/nepal-india-joint-commission-meeting-starts-in-new-delhiForeign Minister Gyawali and his Indian counterpart Jaishankar are leading their delegations.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2021/01/15/strong-quake-in-indonesia-s-sulawesi-kills-at-least-seven-injures-hundredsThe quake was felt strongly for about seven seconds but did not trigger a tsunami warning.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2021/01/15/use-technology-to-curb-deaths-related-to-childbirth-experts-sayFamily Welfare Division starts dialogue to reduce country’s maternal, neonatal deaths.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2021/01/14/nepal-to-build-economic-zones-on-the-borders-with-india-and-chinaThe construction of a cross-border economic zone in the far west will help industrialisation, insiders say.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2021/01/14/vaccine-for-allThe government cannot evade its primary obligation to the citizens.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2021/01/14/are-we-poised-for-jana-andolan-iiiThe bigger the political void and uncertainty, the greater the chances for a people’s movement.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2021/01/14/has-lukashenko-wonBelarusians will be a formidable adversary for Lukashenko’s exhausted security services.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/01/15/national-examination-board-to-take-10-more-days-to-publish-grade-12-resultsStudents preparing for various entrance exams find themselves in a fix over the delay, call on board to respect deadlines.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2021/01/15/dahal-nepal-to-intensify-protests-oli-to-focus-on-pollsWhile Dahal-Nepal faction seeks support from other forces to intensify protests, Oli group is pleased with informal gatherings.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/01/15/lost-and-never-found-hundreds-of-children-more-girls-than-boys-go-missing-every-year-not-to-be-foundThe majority of the children that go missing are eventually found but stakeholders fear all those who go missing are vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/01/14/as-gyawali-lands-in-delhi-india-hints-boundary-talks-unlikelyJoint Commission and boundary talks are two different mechanisms, says Indian Ministry of External Affairs, even as Nepal keeps the territory issue high on agenda.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2021/01/14/pradeep-gyawali-i-am-here-with-the-objective-of-making-nepal-india-ties-even-stronger-based-on-trustThe foreign minister on his visit to Delhi which is taking place not only after a long gap of engagements but also at a time when there is a political crisis in Kathmandu and his agendas and priorities.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2021/01/14/traffic-police-reintroduces-surveillance-vans-to-catch-rule-violatorsMotorists dismiss the vans as a mere gimmick unless there are enough of them to cover the entire city.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2021/01/14/india-to-treat-homegrown-covid-19-vaccine-same-as-astrazeneca-sIndian health advocacy groups, watchdogs and opposition politicians have questioned the local vaccine’s approval, which came just a day after the authorities asked Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech for more evidence it would work.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/01/14/impunity-continued-in-nepal-in-2020-human-rights-watch-saysThe international rights watchdog points at lack of accountability that undermined rule of law.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/01/14/india-hints-boundary-talks-unlikely-during-gyawali-s-stay-in-delhiJoint Commission and boundary talks are two different mechanisms, says Indian Ministry of External Affairs, just as Nepal foreign minister lands in the Indian capital.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/01/14/forty-four-applicants-for-vice-chancellor-job-at-kathmandu-universityA meeting of the search committee scheduled for Monday is likely to shortlist the candidates for the position that becomes vacant next week.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2021/01/14/devotees-throng-devghat-at-to-mark-maghe-sankrantiDespite the pandemic, people from different parts of the country visited the religious site to take a dip at the confluence of Kaligandaki and Trishuli rivers. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2021/01/14/nepal-s-covid-19-toll-reaches-1-943-with-six-more-deaths-national-tally-reaches-266-546-with-403-new-infectionsAccording to the Health Ministry, 5,032 PCR tests were performed in the past 24 hours.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2021/01/14/one-dead-two-injured-at-the-hands-of-witch-doctors-in-gulmiA 64-year-old man was fatally burned and beaten in the name of treatment.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2021/01/14/u-s-house-impeaches-trump-for-a-second-time-10-republicans-vote-yesThe Senate’s Republican majority leader, Mitch McConnell, rejected Democratic calls for a quick impeachment trial, saying there was no way to conclude it before Trump leaves office.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2021/01/14/kalikot-landslide-victims-await-relocationSurvivors displaced for over six months have demanded relocation to safer areas but their demands have remained unaddressed.https://kathmandupost.com/gandaki-province/2021/01/14/wildfire-burns-700-hectares-of-forest-cover-in-manangThe fire that started two months ago is spreading rapidly destroying forest resources and risking wildlife inside Annapurna Conservation Area.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2021/01/14/oli-claims-his-faction-s-central-committee-is-the-legitimate-oneAs tenure of Central Committee expired in May, it was up to him to form new one to hold party’s convention, he says.https://kathmandupost.com/arts/2021/01/13/in-between-ideas-and-feelingsGallery Mcube's latest exhibition ‘MAATO’ is manifestations of concepts that reflect contrasting takes on the medium of clay by artists Sushila Singh and Zoe Williams.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2021/01/13/onion-prices-still-on-high-side-despite-resumption-of-supplyTraders contend that prices are not coming down due to a jump in demand in the international market.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2021/01/13/a-tale-of-two-pondsAuthorities must stop becoming habitual offenders and instead listen to specialists.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2021/01/13/assault-on-capitol-hillIf Islamic militants are driven by ideology and a skewed worldview, so are white nationalists and the MAGA mob.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2021/01/13/narendra-modi-s-potemkin-democracyThe country’s old parliament, led by Modi and the BJP, will be left with animated discussions.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2021/01/13/money-should-not-be-an-issue-for-government-to-procure-covid-19-vaccines-experts-sayPublic health experts react after government publishes a notice seeking contributions to vaccinate Nepalis saying saving lives is its legal and moral responsibility.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/01/13/which-bench-to-hear-house-dissolution-case-constitutional-bench-still-undecidedWhile government wants Constitutional Bench to hear the case, petitioners say full bench must look into it.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/01/13/border-row-on-agenda-but-political-talks-likely-to-get-more-focus-during-gyawali-s-delhi-stayThe foreign minister is travelling to India on the heels of political turmoil caused by Oli’s decision to dissolve the House and declare snap polls for April 30 and May 10.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/01/13/transport-agency-plans-lenient-driver-s-licence-criteria-traffic-officials-say-the-idea-goes-against-road-safetyThe move is aimed at easing the pressure of service seekers and discouraging corrupt practices, transport department director-general argues.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2021/01/13/nepal-s-covid-19-toll-reaches-1-937-with-five-more-deaths-national-tally-reaches-266-143-with-445-new-infectionsAccording to the Health Ministry, 4,154 PCR tests were performed in the past 24 hours.