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/art-culture/2026/06/04/writing-a-guide-for-nepal-s-next-surgeonsSurgeon Dr Rameshwar Prasad Pokharel reflects on a lifetime spent expanding child healthcare, training specialists, and his upcoming book ‘Basics of Pediatric Surgery’.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/04/art-memory-and-the-spaces-in-between‘Silent Bone’ unfolds across five venues in Kathmandu, inviting visitors to experience contemporary art as an evolving journey.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/04/nepal-s-saff-dream-ends-as-bangladesh-reach-third-straight-finalBangladesh capitalise on a chaotic injury-time moment to secure a 2-1 semifinal victory over Nepal and keep their title defence alive. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/04/an-ordinance-meant-to-speed-up-constitutional-appointments-has-changed-littleDespite relaxed quorum rules, the Constitutional Council has not moved to fill 19 vacant posts across key commissions. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/04/on-everest-drones-are-saving-lives-not-stealing-jobsFrom carrying oxygen cylinders and expedition supplies to hauling human waste and garbage off the mountain, drones are transforming Everest logistics. Sherpas see the technology as a safety tool rather than a threat to their livelihoods. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/03/new-rules-tilt-balance-towards-lower-house-in-constitutional-amendments-1780498895Amendments can now be passed on the basis of a combined two-thirds majority of both houses instead of separate two-thirds majority in each.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/03/nepal-s-parliament-risks-another-unproductive-tenureWith vital business pending, the government and the opposition must act responsibly to end the House deadlock.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/03/after-rsp-chair-lamichhane-foreign-minister-to-visit-indiaKhanal will hold meetings with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and possibly with Prime Minister Modi.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/03/the-future-of-the-quad-amid-global-geopolitical-shiftsWhile the US expands its presence from the Indo-Pacific to West Asia and seeks rapprochement with China, the other three QUAD countries remain focused on the Indo-Pacific.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/03/government-launching-women-only-blue-bus-service-amid-sustainability-concernsAs authorities work out routes and funding, transport operators and activists question the service’s practicality.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/03/acute-shortage-of-platinum-based-drugs-disrupts-chemotherapy-treatment-across-nepalA nationwide shortage of platinum-based chemotherapy drugs is forcing patients’ families to source medicines from the black market amid disrupted supply and government price controls.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/03/corruption-convicted-civil-servants-lose-jobs-but-not-always-pensionsExisting framework bars pension benefits for serving officials convicted of graft, but remains silent on those already retired.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/03/lamichhane-modi-signal-reset-in-nepal-india-tiesMeeting focuses on expanding cooperation in development, connectivity and investment.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/03/budget-2026-27-audacious-intent-uncertain-deliveryIts three most visible ambitions—foreign investment, tech leadership and fiscal transformation—all face the same fundamental obstacle: weak institutional and bureaucratic capacity.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/03/nepal-held-to-a-draw-by-bangladesh-in-saff-women-s-championship-semi-finalGita Rana’s first-half strike gives Nepal the lead, but Ritu Porna Chakma scores in stoppage time to leave the match level at the break.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/03/belgium-urge-calm-after-lukaku-scores-in-away-win-at-croatiaBelgium have a second warm-up ​international against Tunisia in Brussels on Saturday before heading to the United States where they meet Egypt in their opening Group ​G match in Seattle on June 15.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/03/lamichhane-meets-modi-in-new-delhiRSP chair discusses bilateral ties with Indian prime minister after meetings with top BJP leaders, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Home Minister Shah.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/03/fire-in-delhi-hotel-kills-at-least-21-police-sayTelevision visuals showed a building on fire, smoke billowing out and charred ​exteriors as residents watched from a narrow ​lane nearby.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/03/don-t-click-that-link-how-fake-ai-traffic-fine-scam-in-bangladesh-is-targeting-vehicle-ownersFraudsters are exploiting Dhaka's new automated traffic monitoring system to steal banking and mobile wallet credentials.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/06/03/nepal-women-cruise-past-qatar-women-with-dominant-eight-wicket-win-in-malaysiaBindhu Rawal’s 33 and an unbeaten 28 from Puja Mahato guide Nepal to an easy chase as Qatar collapse for 76 runs in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup match.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/03/finance-bill-revised-four-times-in-days-drawing-scrutiny-over-processMultiple changes to tax provisions and rates after budget presentation prompt criticism from former finance ministers, who question whether due procedure was followed and warn of possible policy uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/06/03/cpn-uml-to-replace-ministers-in-lumbini-government-ahead-of-budgetFour ministers resign on party’s order as UML moves to induct new faces amid power-sharing tussle with Congress.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/03/ring-road-widening-stuck-in-slow-lane-as-16km-remains-unfinishedEight years after the first phase was completed, work on the Chinese-funded Kalanki-Basundhara section has yet to begin, leaving key stretches of Kathmandu’s vital orbital road mired in delays.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/03/hostilities-flare-again-in-iran-war-talks-at-a-stalemateMissile exchanges in the Gulf and continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon underscore the fragility of a tentative US-Iran ceasefire, while stalled negotiations and disruptions to shipping keep regional tensions high.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/03/a-woman-unlearning-the-shape-she-was-given‘Shape of Momo’ offers a thoughtful portrait of a woman navigating the tensions between individuality and social conformity.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/03/kathmandu-to-host-klf-on-june-6-and-7The Kathmandu edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival will bring together writers, artists and thinkers from South Asia at Hotel Himalaya.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/03/wounded-bangladesh-stand-in-nepal-women-s-way-to-saff-finalWith past final defeats and Bangladesh’s recent off-field and on-field concerns adding context to the contest, Nepal take on defending champions Bangladesh in the SAFF Women’s Championship semifinal today.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/06/03/70-years-on-kanti-highway-remains-incomplete-repeatedly-hit-by-landslidesOfficials blame fragile topography. The road project started in 1956 is still a work in progress.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/03/india-rejects-third-party-involvement-in-boundary-talks-with-nepalImmediate past Nepali ambassador to India says New Delhi has been denying neighbours’ proposals for third-party mediation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/rabi-lamichhane-meets-top-indian-ministers-and-bjp-leadersMeeting with PM Modi expected on Wednesday.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/02/making-public-transport-safe-for-womenWomen either give up travelling or limit their travel time when they are harassed on public transport.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/nepal-china-review-stalled-and-ongoing-infrastructure-projectsChinese-funded projects including highways, tunnels, and cross-border railway discussed for speedy implementation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/rejected-at-border-former-bhutanese-political-prisoners-return-after-18-years-in-jailDenied entry into Nepal for lacking identification documents, Chatur Man Tamang and Hasta Bahadur Rai head back towards Bhutan with nowhere else to go.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/human-rights-watchdog-s-call-for-retrospective-law-sparks-legal-and-constitutional-questionsNHRC wants law to prosecute the accused in Gen Z revolt crackdown, but experts say such a move would violate protections against retrospective criminal prosecution.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/02/nepal-qualify-for-asian-gamesNational men’s cricket team booked a spot in the upcoming games in Nagoya after Malaysia secured a nine-wicket victory over China in Singapore.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/prime-minister-s-office-to-take-charge-of-it-and-digital-governanceGovernment has dissolved key IT agencies and shifted them under the prime minister’s office as a new central structure is being readied.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/02/forward-al-tamari-headlines-jordan-s-first-world-cup-squad Jordan will begin their World Cup campaign against ​Austria on June 17 in San ​Francisco, before facing Algeria on June 23, and defending ‌champions Argentina five days later.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/02/no-third-party-role-in-nepal-india-border-issue-says-indian-foreign-ministryNew Delhi reiterated bilateral mechanisms as the basis for resolving boundary matters after Prime Minister Shah mentioned talks with UK and China.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/02/writing-for-readers-in-a-world-run-by-algorithmsThe opinionator with a ‘kalam’ in hand and column in the newspaper no longer commands the loyalty of the audience. But this doesn’t mean that column-writing has lost its civic value.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/02/nepali-mountain-guide-missing-during-everest-descentExpedition operators say delayed official communication and coordination gaps are raising safety concerns during the climbing season.