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/2026/07/01/former-editor-sentenced-for-defamation-as-media-groups-decry-ruling-as-blow-to-press-freedomKathmandu District Court jails Saroj Mishra for four months over a 2023 report.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/janakpur-high-court-sentences-former-mps-koiri-and-sharma-to-five-years-in-apf-officer-murder-caseThe court overturns an earlier acquittal of former federal lawmaker Laxmi Mahato Koiri, while reducing the life sentence previously handed to former provincial lawmaker Abhiram Sharma.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/nea-directs-hydropower-projects-to-cut-output-amid-monsoon-surplus-and-transmission-constraintsRising river flows have pushed generation beyond domestic demand, forcing the power utility to curtail production as transmission bottlenecks and limited export capacity strain the grid.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/01/messi-will-score-more-but-i-want-the-trophy-mbappe-saysLes Bleus will not take anything for granted and will do their homework, Mbappe warned.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/adverse-weather-forced-indian-helicopter-into-nepali-airspace-says-foreign-minister-khanalThe aircraft, reportedly carrying India’s ITBP Director General, entered Darchula district without prior clearance but showed no malicious intent, the government said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/jeep-safari-inside-chitwan-national-park-suspended-for-monsoon-seasonThe park authority says the annual suspension is aimed at protecting wildlife during breeding season and ensuring visitor safety amid damaged trails and flood risks.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/budget-process-stalls-in-four-provinces-as-rifts-emerge-within-ruling-coalitionsInternal disputes over budget allocations have delayed deliberations in Sudurpaschim, Lumbini, Karnali and Koshi, while Madhesh prepares to begin debate 17 days after unveiling its spending plan.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/nhrc-questions-rsp-over-reports-of-underage-party-membersRights body seeks detailed explanation after media reports and internal documents suggest minors were given party membership.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/nepal-on-high-alert-as-monsoon-intensifies-across-the-countryHeavy rainfall is forecast over the next two days, with authorities activating emergency response plans and deploying rescue assets in vulnerable areas.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/07/01/landslide-displaces-28-families-in-sankhuwasabha-puts-health-post-at-risk Floods also damage two micro-hydropower plants, leaving more than 600 households without electricity.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/two-nepali-youths-detained-in-china-to-be-released-thursdayThey were held after allegedly flying a drone; officials say diplomatic coordination has been completed for their return.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/german-embassy-denies-claims-of-diplomatic-warning-over-nepal-passport-procurement-caseEmbassy clarifies Berlin meeting details as dispute over passport contract continues.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/01/mexico-beat-ecuador-2-0-to-reach-world-cup-last-16-and-end-knockout-hoodooQuinones and Jimenez score in first half as Mexico end four decades of World Cup knockout frustration and advance to the last 16.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/nagdhunga-sisnekhola-tunnelway-completed-after-79-months-set-to-open-within-weeksNepal’s first tunnelway is expected to open by mid-July after years of delays, introducing electronic toll collection and cutting travel time.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/mahabir-pun-s-unconventional-push-to-build-nepal-s-newest-ministry-from-the-ground-upWith no legal framework and only a skeleton staff, Nepal’s newest ministry is taking shape under a minister whose unconventional methods are attracting as much attention as his ambitions.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/07/01/iran-says-it-won-t-meet-with-us-envoys-clouding-prospects-for-peace-dealTehran says ceasefire terms must be settled before talks, while Washington extends diplomatic efforts despite reports Trump considered renewed military strikes.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/07/01/mbappe-uncorks-france-as-sweden-are-swept-aside-in-champagne-world-cup-showMbappe scores twice as France overwhelm Sweden with a dominant attacking display, setting up a last-16 clash with Paraguay after a convincing 3-0 World Cup victory.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/01/movie-review-cocktail-2-is-colourful-yet-immeasurably-shallowStrong performances and stylish filmmaking cannot rescue a romance weighed down by a paper-thin script.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/07/01/xtream-energy-drink-presents-national-music-awards-happening-on-july-10The event will recognise outstanding musicians, present a lifetime achievement honour, and bring together some of the country’s biggest performers.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/07/01/opposition-parties-question-rsp-s-commitment-to-federalism-demand-clarityParties have become suspicious after the RSP convention floated proposals ranging from restructuring provinces to scrapping provincial assemblies.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/07/01/millions-of-rupees-meant-to-save-families-from-disasters-go-unspentMore than Rs160 million in provincial disaster funds has gone unused in six years, while over 100 families in Kailali continue to spend the monsoon in unsafe makeshift shelters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/burn-violence-survivors-push-for-legal-reform-beyond-acid-attacksSurvivors and rights advocates say Nepal’s laws treat victims differently depending on how they were burned and deny many adequate protection, compensation or rehabilitation.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/07/01/sunmaya-budha-returned-from-a-record-breaking-win-in-italy-nepal-barely-noticed Sunmaya Budha conquered one of trail running's toughest races and rewrote its course record. But back in Kathmandu, her arrival raised fresh questions over how Nepal treats its international champions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/07/01/how-nepal-s-electrical-accident-compensation-system-leaves-survivors-paying-the-priceFor survivors of severe electrocution, the Nepal Electricity Authority’s one-time compensation closes a case, but the financial and physical trauma continues for decades.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/30/will-stiffer-fines-really-fix-nepal-s-traffic-cultureWhile stricter rules are necessary to save lives, they must be equitable and align with the nation’s reality.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/30/keeping-the-ballot-from-becoming-a-crownPerhaps the lure of a directly elected chief executive in Nepal comes from a strange mix of monarchical nostalgia and modernist impatience.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/30/what-the-mushrooming-of-paid-laundry-services-reveals-about-nepal-s-rising-middle-classAlthough seemingly innocuous, the proliferation of laundry services can be seen as an indicator of economic growth.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/30/a-month-on-chief-justice-s-promise-to-fix-judge-vacancies-unfulfilledManoj Kumar Sharma assured lawmakers he would set up a system for timely appointment of judges, but more than a month into office he has yet to call a Judicial Council meeting.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/30/labour-shortage-slows-culling-at-bird-flu-hit-valley-farmsBird flu outbreaks have been reported in 58 places across Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur and eight in Kavrepalanchowk district.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/30/anisimova-brushes-aside-gjorcheska-for-winning-return-to-wimbledonGjorcheska, ​the first player from her nation to compete in a Grand Slam main draw, showed resistance towards the end ​in a bid to prolong the contest but ​Anisimova was too good for her and prevailed in 61 ‌minutes.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/30/supreme-court-seeks-government-s-explanation-over-stalled-probe-into-nepal-airlines-chinese-aircraft-dealBench orders government agencies to explain why no investigation has been launched into the controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft, despite billions in public losses and years of failed operations.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/30/tu-says-no-infrastructure-authorised-for-party-affiliated-student-unionsFSU presidents from Kathmandu campuses demand the Prime Minister’s removal as university chancellor, accusing the government of interfering in university affairs.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/30/in-messi-we-trust-argentina-have-super-fan-in-czech-countrysideThe music promoter's three-storey house in Bukovka, 90 ​km (56 miles) east of Prague, even boasts a huge sun emblem, ​the central motif of the Argentine flag, high on the wall.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/30/india-s-cockroach-party-seeking-education-minister-s-ouster-awaits-cabinet-reshuffleThe CJP is demanding his resignation for the leak of question papers for a national medical college entrance examination.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/30/two-nepali-youths-detained-by-chinese-security-after-alleged-border-crossing-in-lapchiManoj Prajapati and Sudip Thapa Magar were detained after allegedly crossing into Chinese territory and flying a drone in Lapchi, Dolakha.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/30/survivors-decry-slow-aid-after-deadly-venezuela-quakesJorge Rodriguez, the acting president’s brother and president of the National Assembly, on Monday put the number of confirmed dead at 1,719, with 5,034 injured and 15,866 left homeless.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/30/morocco-advance-in-world-cup-after-penalty-shootout-win-over-the-netherlandsMorocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a ​meeting with co-hosts Canada.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/30/mental-wellbeing-are-we-mistaking-awareness-for-progressAwareness alone cannot strengthen Nepal’s mental health system; lasting progress depends on training and the effective implementation of mental health initiatives.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/30/paper-takes-shape-as-architecture-and-memoryRussian multidisciplinary artist Liudmila Rozvodovskaya presents a new body of work inspired by her research and residency in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/30/nepal-s-first-transgender-lawmaker-is-just-getting-started Bhumika Shrestha was bullied out of school and once struggled to find words for her identity. Now she sits in Nepal’s federal Parliament, carrying decades of activism into the country's highest legislative body.