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/2025/12/26/my-early-years-in-st-xavier-s-schoolAfter being admitted to StX Jawalakhel’s Standard II in January 1972, I spent the winter vacation anticipating the first day of school on February 1.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/26/9th-national-women-s-volleyball-from-january-7-to-10The Trust, as always, will also honour a national volleyball player with the Sher Bahadur Khadka Special Award, which has a cash purse of Rs50,000, in the opening ceremony.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/26/invest-in-health-dataWhy can’t Nepal establish a transparent national channel to conduct health surveys?https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/26/nepali-cricket-fraternity-reacts-to-meenash-thapa-s-deathLikewise, the Bolts Army, a fan group of Janakpur Bolts, wrote, “A talented athlete from Koshi Province, Meenash Thapa, will always be remembered for his passion and dedication.”https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2025/12/26/parliament-without-electionsCan stability be sought by bypassing the popular mandate in the name of political consensus?https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/26/adrift-labour-movementsLabour institutions should shun nostalgia and embrace change to reach out to the young people.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/26/more-media-less-freedomThe vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/26/nepse-this-week-1766714471Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/26/work-slows-on-east-west-highway-upgradeRoad expansion from Kakarbhitta in Jhapa to Laukahi in Sunsari has neither progressed as expected nor ensured safe conditions along construction zones.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/26/speaker-eyes-quitting-position-only-before-nomination-filing-for-direct-electionsWithout constitutional clarity, House of Representatives leaders have stepped down the way it suits them.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/26/fear-grips-bardiya-after-leopards-kill-three-persons-in-a-monthForest office records show leopard attacks have claimed 11 lives in the district over the past five years.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/26/balen-shah-paving-his-way-to-march-5-electionConsults Rabi Lamichhane, Baburam Bhattarai, Kulman Ghising, among other leaders and personalities, in 2 days.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/25/palpa-farmers-get-livestock-ultrasound-services-at-homeFor the first time in the district, veterinarians carry advanced diagnostic machines into village sheds to detect infertility and reproductive disorders in cattle.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/russia-compares-us-blockade-of-venezuela-to-piracyRussian government termed the incident ‘complete lawlessness in the Caribean sea.’https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/12/25/nepal-achieves-global-vaccine-target-seven-years-ahead-of-scheduleThe country has reduced the number of children who had never been vaccinated by half, according to The Lancet.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/25/cctv-camera-monitors-critically-endangered-vultures-in-kaskiResearcher Hemanta Dhakal, who has tracked the nest for the past four years, says the camera helps him study the breeding of a slender-billed vulture pair.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/25/ramesh-lekhak-to-testify-before-karki-commissionThe former home minister says he will appear before the inquiry on Monday overGen Z protest crackdown.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/bangladesh-leader-considered-pm-frontrunner-returns-from-exile-ahead-of-pollsHis return comes as Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority nation of nearly 175 million people, enters a sensitive election period under an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/china-says-it-hopes-firms-seek-lawful-balanced-solutions-over-tiktok-dealTikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, last week signed binding agreements to hand control of the short video app’s US operations to a group of investors, including Oracle.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2025/12/25/balendra-shah-intensifies-political-engagements-meets-lamichhane-ghising-and-othersKathmandu mayor’s meetings with political leaders, activists and public figures fuel speculation of his new political plan.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2025/12/25/influenza-spreads-across-mugu-villages-medicine-shortages-worsen-crisisCases rise in multiple local units as hundreds fall ill, schools disrupted and health facilities struggle to cope.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/white-house-orders-military-to-focus-on-quarantine-of-venezuela-oilTrump has accused the South American country of flooding the US with drugs, and his administration has for months been bombing boats originating in South America that it alleges were carrying drugs. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/25/balendra-shah-holds-talks-with-over-30-people-signals-move-towards-new-political-partyThe Kathmandu mayor consults politicians, professionals, activists and artists.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2025/12/25/cricketer-thapa-dies-in-biratnagar-motorcycle-crash 27-year-old Koshi province captain Meenash Thapa succumbs to injuries sustained in late-night accident.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2025/12/25/christmas-eve-draws-large-crowds-at-labim-mallFestive lights attract crowds to the Lalitpur-based mall despite winter chill.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/trump-backed-asfura-wins-honduras-presidency-after-disputed-electionAsfura ran on a broad pro-business platform saying private investment was necessary to move the country forward, while his political agenda focused on jobs, education and security.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2025/12/25/talking-finallyThe meeting between Prime Minister Karki and leaders of big parties is a step in the right direction. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/25/screen-idols-and-nepali-pseudo-nationalismIndia and Indians will continue to play a role in our lives and therein lies the irony of our love-hate relationship.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/12/25/discovery-of-a-million-more-potential-epstein-documents-delays-further-releasesReleases so far have contained extensive redactions, angering some Republicans and doing little to defuse a scandal threatening the party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2025/12/25/a-ticking-rabies-bombThe virus is circulating in the Valley more widely than previously thought.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2025/12/25/today-s-weather-december-25-2025Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/books/2025/12/25/telling-the-human-story-of-the-chicken-s-neckAkhilesh Upadhyay discusses his new book, ‘In the Margins of Empires: A History of the Chicken’s Neck’ and how life in the borderlands is defined not just by power politics, but by memory, movement and ordinary people.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/25/ball-keeps-rolling-for-national-games-karnali-debut-in-februaryThe 124th board meeting of the NSC on Wednesday decided to recommend the number of games and participants at the earliest for the biggest multi-sport event of the country.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/25/grand-master-chhetri-conducts-black-belt-dan-promotion-and-referee-seminar-in-bangladeshAround 150 participants, including national players from Bangladesh Police and Bangladesh Ansar, took part in the three-day programme.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2025/12/25/six-athletes-to-represent-nepal-in-first-out-of-country-ice-skating-eventThe athletes are participating in the India Short Track Speed Skating Open, which is taking place in Dehradun from December 27 to 29.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/25/smart-toilets-reshape-sanitation-landscape-in-dhangadhiFrom open defecation to sensor-based public toilets, Dhangadhi’s investment in modern sanitation is easing daily hardships, especially for women and children, while reinforcing hygiene and public health.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/25/thapa-smells-a-rat-as-deuba-steps-up-political-meetingsCongress general secretary proposes a short-cut to holding convention while party chief wants it delayed until snap polls.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/25/parties-busy-working-on-proportional-lists-for-march-electionMadheshis’ population has gone up nearly a percent. 1 more PR seat for cluster.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/25/deuba-pressures-lekhak-not-to-testify-at-karki-commissionBut in Wednesday meet, Congress leaders urged Lekhak to cooperate with inquiry into the Gen Z protest crackdown.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2025/12/24/rpp-and-rpp-nepal-agree-to-reuniteKamal Thapa had left the party after losing the RPP chairmanship to Rajendra Lingden in 2021.