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/2026/07/03/constitutional-council-recommends-man-bahadur-karki-as-chief-election-commissionerFormer DIG Rajeev Subba and retired government attorney Guru Prasad Wagle picked for election commissioners.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/03/action-oriented-home-minister-s-first-100-days-test-procedural-limitsAmid high-profile arrests and pledges of police reform, Sudan Gurung’s push for rapid action has raised questions about due process and institutional safeguards.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/03/nepal-s-cities-lag-rural-areas-in-vaccinating-children-1783081776Officials say floating populations, slum dwellers, and migrant workers are among the biggest hurdles to achieving full vaccination coverage in urban areas.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/03/patan-high-court-orders-government-to-allow-anfa-officials-to-travel-abroadThe division bench of Justices Ganesh Prasad Baral and Tejendra Prasad Sharma Sapkota gave the order on Friday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/03/inside-the-strange-disciplined-unreachable-world-of-nepal-s-prime-ministerBalendra Shah has millions of social media followers but almost no interest in explaining himself. One hundred days into his premiership, Nepal is still trying to figure out the man running the country. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/03/iran-s-slain-leader-khamenei-laid-in-state-in-tehran-for-week-of-mass-funeral-eventsSupport for the clerical leadership is paper thin, analysts say, and the new Supreme Leader, Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Khamenei, has not been seen ​in public since being wounded in the strike that killed his father.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/03/six-years-after-bhuji-disaster-survivors-still-await-homes-and-safetyAs this year's monsoon revives fears of fresh disasters, many families remain without permanent housing, damaged infrastructure has yet to be restored, and authorities have failed to relocate settlements in high-risk areas.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/03/two-nepalis-freed-after-china-detains-them-over-cross-border-drone-flightThe youths were handed over to Nepali authorities at Tatopani after Chinese officials completed legal procedures following their detention near the Lapchi border.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/07/03/melamchi-water-supply-halted-after-flood-damages-temporary-intake-damDamage to a temporary intake structure has stopped the flow of Melamchi water to Kathmandu Valley, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/03/search-continues-for-vehicle-missing-in-karnali-riverRescue teams, including divers, are battling deep, murky water and strong currents to locate the microbus that fell off the Karnali Highway in Dailekh, as authorities try to identify passengers.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/03/soccer-switzerland-sweep-past-algeria-to-make-world-cup-last-16Embolo and Ndoye seal 2-0 win as Swiss counter-attacking plan pays off.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/03/nepal-s-courts-embrace-ai-keep-judgment-writing-humanA new policy adopted by the Supreme Court permits artificial intelligence in legal research, case management and administrative work, but prohibits its use in judgments, writ petitions or other decisions requiring judicial discretion.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/03/portugal-survive-late-drama-to-beat-croatia-and-reach-world-cup-last-16Ronaldo scores his first World Cup knockout goal as Ramos strikes late and a last-gasp VAR offside decision denies Croatia, setting up a last-16 showdown with Spain.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/03/improving-spain-outclass-austria-3-0-to-ease-into-world-cup-last-16Oyarzabal’s brace and another dominant defensive display send Spain into the knockout stage with a third consecutive clean sheet.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/03/the-many-colours-of-jyaa-punhiThe annual festival fills Panauti’s streets with devotion, music and processions honouring the town’s guardian deities.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/03/how-nepal-became-the-developing-world-s-bridge-builderFor decades, foreign experts helped Nepal solve its infrastructure problems. Today, Nepali engineers are exporting the fix and connecting communities across Asia, Africa and Central America with a low-cost bridge system perfected in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/03/madhesh-parties-oppose-rsp-s-proposal-to-scrap-provincial-assemblies Seek clarity from RSP and government, saying proposal would undermine federal structure.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/07/03/evening-safari-proposed-to-reap-more-benefits-from-natural-resources-conservationists-warn-against-disturbing-animals-at-restConcerns raised over wildlife disturbance as community forests plan sunset safari in Barandabhar corridor.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/03/priority-lending-is-dragging-down-nepali-banks-into-huge-bad-debtAgriculture, construction, and deprived-sector lending lead the default wave.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/07/02/nepal-s-improving-but-inadequate-monsoon-disaster-preparednessTrue preparedness means resilient infrastructure, investment in disaster risk reduction and stabilising fragile slopes.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/02/defending-inclusion-commissionsWeakening or abolishing them will not make the structural problems they exist to address disappear.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/07/02/the-coloniality-of-development-ideas-in-nepalNepal has benefited from decades of development investments, but the frameworks organising those investments have been designed and evaluated externally.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/07/02/nepal-returns-to-global-ict-index-but-digital-use-still-lags-infrastructure-growthThe report highlights a wide gap between the availability of digital infrastructure in the country and how effectively people use it.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/07/02/police-arrest-former-uml-lawmaker-koiri-in-thaman-bk-murder-caseKoiri was taken into custody in Mahottari a day after the Janakpur High Court sentenced him to five years in prison for the 2015 killing of Armed Police Force assistant sub-inspector during the Madhesh movement.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/02/preparations-for-asian-games-enter-final-phase-as-nsc-noc-show-united-frontOfficials say Nepal’s Asian Games preparations have entered the final phase, with overseas training planned under Mission 2026.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/02/nepal-updates-water-tank-standards-to-keep-up-with-new-manufacturing-technologyRevised draft sets stricter quality, material and testing requirements for polyethylene water storage tanks, while manufacturers urge the government to make compliance mandatory.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/07/02/nepal-s-cities-lag-rural-areas-in-vaccinating-childrenOfficials say floating populations, slum dwellers, and migrant workers are among the biggest hurdles to achieving full vaccination coverage in urban areas.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/02/quality-certification-helps-nepali-tile-maker-challenge-importsLumbini Ceramics, manufacturer of the flagship tile brands Laminar and Cresta, says it has captured a quarter of Nepal's tile market in two years, with Nepal Standard certification boosting consumer confidence and supporting import substitution.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/07/02/adb-approves-50-million-loan-to-modernise-nepal-s-customs-and-logistics-sector Policy-based financing will support digital customs reforms, improve cross-border trade efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and strengthen private sector-led growth and job creation.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/07/02/nepal-cracks-down-on-illegal-tinted-vehicle-windows Police say dark window films obstruct surveillance and aid crime.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/02/austria-s-rangnick-says-stopping-lamine-yamal-key-to-upsetting-spainAustria coach says limiting the teenage winger’s influence will be crucial as his side seek to end Spain’s 34-match unbeaten run and reach the last 16.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/02/special-court-allows-six-day-custody-extension-for-bishnu-paudel-in-money-laundering-probeCourt grants third extension as investigators continue questioning over alleged abuse of authority and suspicious equity transaction.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/02/xtreme-energy-drink-presents-national-music-awards-nominees-for-eight-award-categories-announcedLyricists, composers and singers across modern, playback and folk music feature among this year's nominees.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/02/a-passenger-rescued-unconscious-after-karnali-river-microbus-plungeThe vehicle travelling from Surkhet to Kalikot plunged around 400 metres from Karnali Highway, prompting a rescue operation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/02/sub-engineer-beaten-after-objecting-to-poor-quality-road-work-in-bhojpurPolice detain six labourers after Anand Kumar Sah was attacked during a site inspection when he questioned the quality of an under-construction retaining wall.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/02/vehicle-falls-into-karnali-river-in-dailekhPolice teams have been deployed after a Force microbus travelling from Surkhet to Kalikot plunged into the river in Sangetada area; details on casualties are not yet known.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/02/journalist-khem-bhandari-held-following-defamation-convictionPolice arrested Bhandari following court orders after he was found guilty in a case linked to his reporting on the Nirmala Panta rape and murder case.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/02/police-say-tiktok-personality-nepali-bro-planned-wife-s-murder-over-affairInvestigation concludes Kumar Thapa Magar killed senior Nepali Army warrant officer Ishwori Bhujel after escalating marital disputes linked to his relationship with Pratikshya Acharya. Both have been charged with murder.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/02/us-keep-world-cup-dream-alive-with-gutsy-win-over-bosniaTen-man United States moved into the last 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/02/kane-double-rescues-england-in-comeback-win-over-dr-congoHarry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to see England through to the World Cup round of ‌16.