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/2026/07/29/pm-home-minister-under-fire-for-staying-away-from-violence-hit-sunsariThree days after deadly clashes in Dewanganj, residents and opposition leaders question the government’s response as curfews and high security persist.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/29/doctors-end-protest-after-shutting-down-health-services-across-nepal-for-two-daysHundreds of thousands of ailing people suffered due to a nationwide strike of doctors protesting against physical assaults on them. Emergency wards were overwhelmed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/inside-nepal-s-security-response-after-sunsari-violenceAs officials debated escalation risks, the government reshuffled security leadership while questions emerged over coordination, intelligence assessment and crisis management.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/koshi-announces-relief-for-dewanganj-violence-victimsFamilies of those killed will receive Rs200,000 each, while those injured and affected by arson will get Rs50,000 under an eight-point plan to restore peace.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/29/cabinet-clears-bill-raising-domestic-airline-liability-to-100-000Draft law proposes higher compensation for deaths and injuries, mandatory insurance, clearer rules on delays, baggage and cargo, aligning Nepal’s domestic aviation regime more closely with global standards.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/road-upgrade-debris-disrupts-traffic-on-rapti-highwayRocks and soil left on the road during hill-cutting works have narrowed the highway and increased safety risks during the monsoon.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/29/iran-to-get-chinese-shoulder-launched-missile-systems-in-weeks-sources-sayBeijing-based Zhong Qing Bao Shang Group, the parent company of Zhongqing Baoshang International Investment, did not immediately respond to an email request for comment ​on Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/mangal-bahadur-shahi-becomes-fifth-chief-minister-of-karnali-provinceShahi was appointed after Yamalal Kandel resigned as chief minister; he secured support from 24 lawmakers in the 40-member provincial assembly.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/political-parties-appeal-for-social-harmony-after-sunsari-violenceLeaders urge citizens not to be swayed by provocations and call for dialogue to resolve tensions peacefully.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/nepal-once-had-a-vibrant-civil-society-how-it-faded-and-fragmented From a force for democratic change to a diminished role, civil society is struggling to find its place in a transformed political landscape.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/nepal-s-tiger-population-rises-to-429-latest-census-showsTiger numbers increased in most protected areas, with Chitwan recording 145 big cats, while Bardiya saw a decline from 125 to 112.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/government-to-cut-around-1-800-civil-service-posts-in-bureaucracy-overhaulRestructuring will eliminate ten secretary-level positions and reduce dozens of senior administrative posts as the Shah administration pushes ahead with governance reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/three-dead-after-truck-hits-pedestrians-and-cyclist-in-kapilvastuA speeding truck carrying alcohol struck a child and two elderly men on the Taulihawa–Bahadurganj postal road, triggering local protests at the accident site.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/29/trump-administration-bans-new-chinese-humanoid-robots-to-protect-us-ai-buildoutFCC blocks imports of new Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters, citing cybersecurity and supply chain risks as Washington tightens restrictions on AI-related technologies.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/29/japan-quake-toll-rises-to-13-as-rescuers-haul-people-from-collapsed-mallRescuers race to find survivors trapped in collapsed shopping mall as power outages, damaged roads and aftershock fears hamper relief efforts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/foreign-minister-khanal-to-represent-nepal-at-unga-as-pm-shah-decides-not-to-attend Foreign Ministry exploring the possibility of convening a Saarc Council of Ministers meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New Yorkhttps://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/07/29/movie-review-the-price-of-artistic-immortalitySpanning five decades, ‘Kokuho’ traces one performer's moral cost of becoming indispensable to art.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/07/29/shakib-mendis-lead-star-studded-foreign-signings-as-npl-season-3-hype-buildsThough official dates for the third season remain unannounced, NPL franchises are shifting into high gear, led by Pokhara Avengers’ double-act of Shakib Al Hasan and head coach Ajantha Mendis.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/07/29/kantipur-to-broadcast-second-edition-of-indoor-super-leagueThe upcoming edition will feature 10 franchise teams.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/29/legal-ambiguity-over-egg-extraction-from-minors-poses-challenges-for-investigation-actions-1785285284Police traced financial deal between Dr Nutan Sharma and the intermediary after the extraction, but investigation did not proceed against suspects.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/29/parliament-will-be-back-with-little-on-its-plateThe opposition accuses the government of failing to introduce enough bills on time.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/29/patients-denied-treatment-as-doctors-across-nepal-shut-outpatient-care-over-assaults-on-medicsThe Nepal Medical Association says aggression against doctors has increased, with more than 90 cases of physical and verbal abuse registered over the past 10 months.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/07/29/sunsari-tense-despite-curfew-panel-begins-inquiry-into-clashesFive-member government panel is probing Sunday violence that left one dead and 22 injured.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/07/28/sunsari-incident-exposes-high-handedness-in-mob-controlRepeated use of lethal force in crowd control reflects gaps in training, equipment and accountability.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/28/beyond-the-unreasonable-manSometimes, the sight of a lamp challenging the storm, fully aware that it will be extinguished, is morally uplifting.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/28/the-illusion-of-margin-lending-as-a-financial-panaceaNRB’s latest directives have eased margin lending rules by focusing on collateral over the debtor.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/28/gopal-man-shrestha-key-signatory-to-historic-12-point-peace-accord-dies-at-83The veteran Nepali Congress leader, who steered the party during Sher Bahadur Deuba’s imprisonment and played a crucial role in bringing the Maoists into mainstream politics, dies after battling cancer.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/28/new-delhi-formally-says-it-has-invited-nepal-s-prime-minister-to-indiaSpokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs says he has no information about Nepal’s emissary’s visit to India.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/28/gulf-states-back-plan-to-let-iran-collect-voluntary-fees-to-use-hormuzIran effectively shut the strait to ships other than its own after the United States and Israel attacked on February 28.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/28/dr-bhattrai-s-team-performs-nepal-s-first-minimally-invasive-triple-heart-valve-surgeryThe rare and highly complex procedure was successfully at Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/28/none-of-nepal-s-three-major-china-trade-points-fully-operationalTatopani is shut by landslides, Rasuwagadhi remains constrained after flood damage, and Korala handles only limited cargo, disrupting imports ahead of the festive season.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/07/28/china-starts-production-of-home-grown-immersion-duv-chipmaking-tools-sourceSuccessful deployment would give Chinese chipmakers an alternative source of equipment if Western governments further restrict exports or servicing of foreign lithography tools.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/28/madan-krishna-shrestha-returns-to-paleti-stage-after-18-years-with-son-yamanThe veteran performer will present a selection of his classic hits and recent compositions alongside his musician son at the upcoming edition of the intimate music series.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/28/nepali-worker-buried-in-iraq-without-family-s-knowledgeNearly a year after Bimal BK died in Baghdad, his family learned that his body had already been buried despite repeated assurances it would be repatriated to Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/28/biratnagar-educational-institutions-shut-after-sunsari-violenceSchools and colleges halt classes amid security concerns and possible transport disruptions following the deadly clash in Dewanganj’s Kaptanganj area.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/28/man-teenage-daughter-killed-as-irrigation-canal-collapses-in-lamjungTwo family members die, and two others are injured after a canal embankment gives way, burying the granary where they had been living in Madhya Nepal Municipality.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/28/curfew-lifted-in-sunsari-s-dewanganj-as-tensions-easeAuthorities lift the curfew but retain limits on gatherings in Dewanganj and Harinagar after Sunday’s communal clash left one dead and nine injured in security force firing.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/28/health-ministry-urges-hospitals-to-keep-services-running-amid-doctors-protestThe directive comes as the Nepal Medical Association suspends non-emergency services nationwide over the Narayani Hospital attack, while the ministry says authorities are taking steps to bring those involved to justice. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/28/doctors-halt-non-emergency-services-nationwide-over-birgunj-attackThe Nepal Medical Association announces a nationwide protest and Tuesday shutdown of non-emergency services after the Narayani Hospital attack, while Birgunj doctors submit mass resignations. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/28/ahead-of-tibetan-conference-top-chinese-monk-is-visiting-kathmandu-1785212391Around 700 delegates from 39 countries are expected to attend the event next month. The US will have the largest delegation, followed by China.