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/2026/08/10/prime-minister-shah-breaks-with-self-imposed-rule-meets-indian-ambassador-one-on-oneThe meeting marks a shift from Shah’s earlier practice of engaging foreign envoys collectively, with separate meetings planned with Chinese and US diplomats.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/08/10/home-deliveries-persist-in-doti-despite-access-to-health-facilitiesAs many as 43 women gave birth at home in the 11 months of the last fiscal year, while fewer than half completed the recommended antenatal and postnatal check-ups.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/10/typhoon-dolphin-hits-china-s-east-coast-over-1-million-evacuatedTorrential rain forecast across Zhejiang, Shanghai and neighbouring provinces as authorities suspend transport, move vessels to safety and warn of flooding and landslides.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/international-tibetan-studies-conference-moved-online Kathmandu University was instructed to cancel the week-long conference amid security concerns and reported pressure from China, prompting organisers to take the event online.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/nepali-families-paid-millions-to-send-their-sons-to-us-they-ended-up-in-jail In Rukum East, families are still paying the price for perilous journeys to the United States, with young men stranded in detention and parents buried under crushing debt.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/10/iran-ties-hormuz-reopening-to-us-concessions-on-several-demandsIran says Hormuz reopening hinges on US compensation, sanctions relief and an end to military threats, while Washington says it is seeking a deal to restore commercial shipping through the vital oil route.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/08/10/q-a-you-can-distract-the-public-with-talk-of-intentions-for-a-while-but-it-isn-t-sustainableSocial Activist Rakshya Bam discusses the state of the nation, dissecting the government’s response to recent communal clashes in Tarai-Madhesh, the systemic shortcomings in police riot control, and a perceived absence of empathy in urban governance.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/10/traders-complain-of-policy-uncertainty-poor-infrastructure-in-ev-marketAhead of NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026, traders raise concerns over tax changes, northern trade route disruption, and spare parts smuggling.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/10/insurance-scheme-to-benefit-small-businessesNew policy covers income losses and other risks faced by small retailers and service providers as report finds only 10 percent of MSMEs have insurance.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/nepali-students-can-now-transfer-academic-credits-between-universitiesOfficials say the new framework could be especially useful for students whose education is disrupted by unforeseen circumstances.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/10/judicial-council-to-bar-lawyers-from-direct-appointment-as-supreme-court-justicesWith four apex court vacancies and 25,000 pending cases, the council is under pressure to fill the top court’s bench while rethinking its appointment practice.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/09/sudurpaschim-assembly-spends-rs140-million-but-passes-no-bills-and-budgetMembers say lawmaking was a priority neither for the provincial government nor the assembly.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/09/bardiya-s-rhinos-are-crossing-into-india-for-water-and-greener-pasturesAround 20 rhinos are believed to have crossed the border over the past two years.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/08/09/strengthen-public-service-platforms-amid-rising-public-frustrationRequiring citizens to access public services digitally also means ensuring reliable platforms.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/09/nepal-needs-to-rethink-its-antimicrobial-resistance-strategyBridging the gap between access and misuse of antimicrobials requires a balanced approach that acknowledges local realities and fosters collaborative solutions.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/09/indigenous-voices-unite-for-identity-rights-and-inclusionTraditional dress, music and dance filled Kathmandu as indigenous communities came together to celebrate diversity and raise concerns over political representation and land rights.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/10/summer-love-to-be-staged-at-kantipur-theatre-from-fridayThe stage adaptation turns Bhattarai’s widely read novel into a live performance.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/08/09/je-kills-nine-infects-37-in-less-than-a-monthSix deaths were reported in Koshi province, two in Madhesh and one in Lumbini in less than a month.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/09/yemen-s-houthis-attack-saudi-refinery-after-kingdom-signs-defence-pactThree Yemeni government sources told Reuters air defences were engaging drones launched by the Houthis towards the commercial ​quay and storage in the port.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/08/09/salyan-exports-agricultural-and-livestock-products-worth-rs2-24-billionMore than 54,000 households have benefited from the commercialisation of farming, helping improve livelihoods and curb migration for employment.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/08/09/former-kapilvastu-mayor-found-dead-in-forest-after-three-day-searchKiran Singh, 65, had been missing since Friday evening after travelling to Dhekhari forest, where he was preparing to establish a commercial farm.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/09/doctor-accused-in-minor-s-egg-retrieval-case-released-after-questioning Dr Nutan Sharma appeared before Lalitpur police and prosecutors after investigators linked her to the egg retrieval of a 17-year-old girl who was allegedly offered Rs30,000 in exchange for her eggs.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/09/typhoon-dolphin-set-to-hit-china-s-east-coast-triggering-flood-warningsAuthorities evacuate offshore workers, move hundreds of vessels to safety and raise flood and landslide alerts as the storm approaches.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/09/nepal-s-migrant-labour-system-runs-through-manpower-agencies-so-do-many-of-its-abusesRecruiters say flawed government policies and weak regulation are to blame, while officials accuse agencies of routinely violating foreign employment laws.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/08/09/who-owns-basmati-nepal-enters-a-global-battle-over-a-prized-grainAs India and Pakistan compete for geographical indication rights, Nepal is drafting its first GI law to protect products from basmati rice to Ilam tea.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/08/09/iran-says-deal-on-strait-of-hormuz-is-close-but-not-enough-to-open-the-waterwayTehran says an interim shipping arrangement with Oman is being discussed while it seeks broader concessions from Washington, including compensation, an end to sanctions and the release of frozen Iranian assets.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/08/09/sixty-years-of-revolver-the-album-which-helped-the-beatles-push-their-limitsThus began their most intensively creative and experimental era, in which they were able to utilise cutting-edge recording technology to realise their artistic ambitions.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/08/09/budget-friendly-places-for-nepali-students-in-hamiltonA guide to Hamilton’s popular suburbs, weighing rent, convenience, commute and student life.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/09/as-nepali-women-s-choices-expand-marriage-becomes-an-optionAs marriage loses its place as the only marker of adulthood and respectability, more women are deciding whether marriage fits the lives they want.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/09/after-gen-z-crackdown-failure-nepal-police-to-get-new-riot-control-gearHome Minister Gurung says a lack of funds had delayed equipment purchases. With the new budget, the procurement process is underway.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/09/widespread-server-crashes-point-to-nepal-s-digital-state-failureOutdated technology, shortsighted procurement, vendor dependency and a chronic shortage of technical personnel are routinely bringing state systems down, leaving citizens without access to basic public services.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/08/08/home-minister-sudan-gurung-on-police-firing-gen-z-justice-religious-tensions-and-the-criticism-he-facesIn an exclusive interview, Gurung addresses controversies surrounding him, the challenges of modern crowd control, and his vision for institutionalising the ministry.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/08/the-case-for-indigenous-political-thoughtIt has always existed and profoundly shaped global trade, politics, economics and science for centuries.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/08/ai-renders-analysis-cheap-relationships-expensiveIf the rainmaker’s edge is a discipline and not a personality, can you turn it into a system that a whole firm runs?https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/08/08/decolonising-economics-means-questioning-where-its-ideas-came-from-and-imagining-new-onesIt means challenging Eurocentric economic ideas, highlighting those from the Global South and building alternative models.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/08/npl-season-3-to-begin-on-october-26-final-on-november-21Even as dates have been announced, the fixtures are yet to be out.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/08/prime-minister-shah-to-meet-indian-chinese-envoys-on-monday-us-charg-d-affaires-next-dayAfter completing 100 days in office, the prime minister has adopted a policy of engaging individually with key domestic and diplomatic stakeholders.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/08/08/father-of-soccer-star-lionel-messi-dies-at-68-in-argentinaJorge closely accompanied his son Lionel throughout his career, beginning with his early ​years at Barcelona. He acted as a crucial pillar of ​support and, for several years, served as his representative.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/08/08/hetauda-textile-factory-s-looms-whir-again-after-24-yearsA Nepal Army-led test run has revived the state-owned factory, but restarting commercial production will require major investment and modern machinery.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/08/08/argentine-football-prez-lionel-messi-alone-will-decide-when-to-retireMessi, who turned 39 on June 24, has given no indication when he might retire from international football or how much longer he intends to play for Inter Miami in the MLS.