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/2026/07/23/indian-youth-protesters-call-for-nationwide-rallies-as-delhi-imposes-tough-curbsGovernment shuts metro stations, suspends mobile internet and urges talks as protesters reject Modi’s proposal for special courts and press ahead with nationwide demonstrations.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/23/government-buses-keep-displaced-children-in-school-but-at-what-costChildren from Kathmandu’s holding centres endure hours in traffic to reach their schools, sparking debate over whether to prioritise school continuity or proximity.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/23/nepal-suffer-back-to-back-heartbreaks-in-cava-men-s-volleyball-championshipNepal squanders another lead as Sri Lanka seals five-set victory.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/23/nepal-s-fdi-commitments-shrink-as-political-turmoil-dents-investor-confidence Foreign investment pledges declined to Rs58 billion in the last fiscal year amid political instability, although actual FDI inflows more than doubled, highlighting the widening gap between commitments and realised investment.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/07/23/four-years-after-landslide-24-families-are-still-languishing-in-tattered-tentsEvery monsoon brings fresh fears for Malagaun families waiting for a permanent home after their village was declared unsafe.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/23/what-we-know-and-what-remains-unclear-about-kumar-ben-s-alleged-india-visitPrime Minister Balendra Shah’s chief advisor denies reports of his trip, but sources say he travelled to New Delhi in early July.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/23/congress-leadership-dispute-returns-to-supreme-courtDeuba faction seeks review of the apex court’s ruling that upheld the Election Commission’s recognition of the Gagan Thapa-led leadership, reopening the party’s legitimacy battle ahead of the general convention.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/23/cockroach-democracy-unarmed-and-dangerousCan all the people be fooled all the time? Can a country with a population of a billion-and-a-half be dragged around like a corpse forever? It cannot. The Cockroaches are out and about.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/23/nepal-s-diplomacy-of-vibes-finally-meets-realityBalendra Shah’s government spent 100 days performing sovereign equality with foreign envoys. Then someone had to actually go get an invitation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/23/lamichhane-eyes-meeting-with-xi-during-beijing-visitRSP chief’s China trip, scheduled for late August, comes after his India visit where he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/23/india-s-modi-promises-fast-track-courts-on-exam-leaks-protesters-want-minister-to-quitFast-track courts offer little relief as protesters blame government for repeated leaks affecting millions of students.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/23/floods-put-dolakha-settlements-at-risk-wash-away-pushpalal-highway-sectionRiverbank erosion has threatened dozens of homes in Gaurishankar Rural Municipality, while flooding in the Tamakoshi river has cut a key road link to the Tarai.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/23/bird-flu-hits-162-poultry-farms-rs507-million-paid-in-compensationThe government has compensated 104 affected farmers after culling more than 835,000 birds, while officials say fresh claims could require another Rs100 million.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/23/dr-govinda-kc-to-launch-24th-hunger-strikeThe orthopaedic surgeon-activist is set to begin an indefinite fast in Dhangadhi on Thursday, accusing the government of ignoring past agreements and failing to address his reform demands.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/23/theatre-review-the-performance-of-persecutionA mock courtroom trial turns into a disturbing examination of misogyny, collective judgment and the ease with which ordinary people become complicit in cruelty.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/23/dialogue-and-perception-at-kala-salonSagar Manandhar’s solo exhibit traces the evolving language of his decades-long engagement with abstraction.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/23/nepal-protests-as-saudi-arabia-imposes-skill-test-on-migrant-workersNew visa requirement adds thousands of rupees to migration costs as Nepal says the programme was introduced without bilateral agreement.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/23/government-promises-education-health-tax-refunds-within-50-daysThe Cabinet on Wednesday scrapped the 3 percent equity levy passed in the fiscal budget.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/23/government-collects-billions-from-students-despite-free-education-lawsStudents from grades 9 to 12 pay thousands of rupees in government-imposed charges every year, even as the constitution and the Act Relating to Compulsory and Free Education guarantee free education up to the secondary level.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/23/nepali-congress-factions-hold-separate-events-to-commemorate-party-founder-bpDissident leaders announce an August 14 national gathering and warn of forming a new party if efforts to restore unity fail.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/23/stakeholders-welcome-pm-s-outreach-but-experts-question-absence-of-line-ministersBusiness leaders say the meetings have renewed confidence, but observers argue implementation ultimately depends on ministries that were largely missing from discussions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/22/skyrocketing-fuel-costs-drive-sharp-decline-in-nepali-air-travel A 12 percent drop in domestic passenger traffic has put significant financial strain on airlines following an industry-wide fare hike.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/07/22/left-alliance-can-only-succeed-with-a-clear-purposeA communist alliance is welcome, but it must prove it has learned from past mistakes.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/22/inherited-political-vocabulary-meets-nepal-s-constitutional-realityIf executive leadership is described as synonymous with ‘the government,’ citizens may come to view independent constitutional institutions as subordinate extensions of the PM’s office.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/22/medicaid-fraud-must-not-be-used-to-scapegoat-resettled-nepali-speaking-bhutaneseThe rush to disassociate from US fraud claims highlights the conditional nature of global Nepali identity.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/22/lawmakers-seek-government-control-of-hotel-room-rates-hoteliers-call-it-regressiveProposed amendments to the Integrated Tourism Bill have drawn sharp criticism from hoteliers, who say room rates should be determined by demand and supply. Proposals also seek to tighten rules on star ratings and promote green and heritage tourism.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/22/chinese-envoy-voices-concerns-over-upcoming-tibetan-studies-seminar-in-kathmanduBeijing fears the event could be used by Dalai Lama supporters, but organisers say it is purely an academic gathering.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/22/supreme-court-opens-direct-grievance-channel-for-complaints-against-courtsThe judicial governance centre has received 186 complaints since June, with more than half already resolved.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/22/businessman-shanker-agrawal-arrested-in-banking-offence-caseAgrawal, who had been absconding in the case, was taken into custody by the Central Investigation Bureau after being linked to a case in which Deepak Bhatta is also named as a defendant.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/22/indian-exam-protest-forces-parliament-suspension-adding-pressure-on-pm-modiTens of thousands of young protesters took to the streets of New Delhi on Monday, clashing with police who used tear gas and batons to push them back.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/22/panel-formed-to-probe-ganesh-nepali-s-death-after-self-immolation-attemptCabinet decides to withdraw the three percent parity tax on education and healthcare services.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/22/refunds-uncertain-after-government-rolls-back-equity-tax-on-education-and-health-servicesThe government’s withdrawal of the three percent parity tax awaits Cabinet approval, leaving uncertainty over refunds for taxes collected since July 17.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/22/23rd-nsjf-pulsar-sports-award-announcedThe 23rd edition of the country’s premier sports award is taking place on September 3 and will feature nine categories, with five winners taking home Pulsar motorcycles.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/22/nepse-fell-1395-points-95-ncc-debenture-2086-leads-losers9.5% NCC Debenture 2086 fell 7.16 percent while the index closed at 2,712.54 points.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/22/displaced-squatters-to-be-moved-from-banepa-holding-centre-to-ichangu-narayanAround 15 families will be relocated on Wednesday as the government moves to shut down the temporary shelter, where food supplies were halted earlier this month.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/22/uml-ministers-resign-from-bagmati-provincial-governmentThe resignations come after the collapse of the Congress-UML alliance, with parties now scrambling to form a new coalition in the province where no single bloc holds a clear majority.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/22/under-soaring-pressure-india-s-education-minister-promises-reforms-and-debateModi government faces mounting youth anger over exam leaks as opposition seeks parliamentary debate and accountability.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/22/land-subdivision-halted-again-in-363-local-governments-over-classification-delaysOnly 390 of Nepal’s 753 local units have completed mandatory land classification, prompting the federal government to reinstate the suspension on land subdivision for a third time.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/22/india-student-protests-give-opposition-a-rare-opening-against-modiOpposition parties rally behind student-led movement after police crackdown, hoping to tap growing youth discontent ahead of key state elections.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/07/22/movie-review-the-ambitions-and-plotholes-of-gauthaliThe film tackles patriarchy and autism with compassion, but its uneven storytelling leaves much to be desired.