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/politics/2026/01/12/congress-general-secretaries-call-for-sweeping-reformsThapa and Sharma present bold proposals on governance, anti-corruption, electoral reform, inclusivity and national development.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/12/bridge-work-stalls-as-equipment-stuck-at-customsThe equipment has been held at Kerung for the past two weeks. https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/12/after-funding-dispute-tu-teaching-hospital-halts-services-under-government-health-insuranceHospital says decision takes effect from January 15, but patients reported being denied services from Monday.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/01/12/patan-high-court-intervenes-in-anfa-s-plan-for-early-electionsThe ANFA has planned early elections on February 11 in Jhapa.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/12/european-commissioner-says-us-military-takeover-of-greenland-would-be-end-of-natoBoth Greenland and Denmark have said that Greenland is not for sale but Trump has not ruled out taking it by force.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/12/head-constable-dies-after-falling-from-cliff-in-kavreThe victim had left the police post at around 10 am on Monday in connection with official duties, police said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/12/four-killed-in-baitadi-van-crashAll the injured are receiving treatment at Dadeldhura District Hospital.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/12/congress-special-convention-extended-to-tuesday-as-leadership-selection-loomsParty president Deuba seeks legal advice amid concerns over legitimacy of the convention.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/12/nepse-slips-5-54-points-as-turnover-risesShare prices of 75 companies rose, while 178 declined and seven remained unchanged.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/12/thailand-s-liberal-opposition-tops-polls-as-election-loomsA poll released on Sunday by the National Institute for Development Administration also showed Natthaphong as the top choice for premier.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/12/trump-says-weighing-tough-response-to-iran-crackdown-says-tehran-called-to-negotiateAuthorities on Sunday declared three days of national mourning “in honour of martyrs killed in resistance against the United States and the Zionist regime,” according to state media.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/12/congress-special-general-convention-plans-major-structural-reforms-youth-representation-in-focusBishwa Prakash Sharma’s report proposes age-based representation, inclusivity, and merit-based appointments to restore public trust.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/01/12/three-killed-in-baitadi-jeep-crash Vehicle plunges 300 metres off Jayaprithvi Highway.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/12/prashant-tamang-s-body-taken-to-darjeeling-from-bagdograFans throng airport as Indian Idol winner’s funeral to be held in birthplace.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/12/landmark-myanmar-rohingya-genocide-case-to-open-at-un-s-top-courtThe outcome will have repercussions beyond Myanmar, likely affecting South Africa’s genocide case at the ICJ against Israel over the war in Gaza.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/01/12/tatopani-border-point-shut-after-forest-fire-across-nepal-china-borderBlaze in Nyalam–Khasa area disrupts movement and trade; smoke blankets border settlements.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/12/congress-special-general-convention-enters-closed-door-session-todayDeliberations to focus on statute amendment, leadership and governance reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/12/chalamet-beats-dicaprio-at-hollywood-s-golden-globesChalamet defeated Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney and other big names at the red-carpet ceremony in Beverly Hills, California.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/12/deaths-from-iran-protests-reach-more-than-500-rights-group-saysThe protests began on December 28 in response to soaring prices, before turning against the clerical rulers who have governed since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/01/12/today-s-weather-january-12-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/01/12/free-and-fair-election-key-to-restoring-nepal-s-international-reputationUse of force on Gen Z protesters fell outside standards of legitimacy, necessity and proportionality.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/01/12/follow-the-standardQuality guidelines for dog chew open up more export opportunities.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/01/12/a-movement-bigger-than-partiesLinking the success of the Gen Z movement to the success of particular parties is a category error.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/12/teaching-nepali-culture-but-making-it-funBy blending Nepali history and traditions into interactive experiences, Alchi’s board games encourage you to be anything but alchi.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/12/congress-convention-s-validity-hinges-on-closed-session-attendance-say-expertsAs 2,278 representatives mark the halfway point, decisions will be valid if at least 2,279 attend the closed session.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/12/convention-turnout-hints-at-leadership-change-in-congressIf organisers’ claim of over 56 percent general convention delegates is true, Deuba will be pushed into a minority.https://kathmandupost.com/sudurpaschim-province/2026/01/11/online-scams-reach-remote-villages-of-sudurpaschimPyramid-style online scams trick villagers into investing their savings with promises of quick profits, only to vanish with the money.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/01/11/nepal-bangladesh-resume-talks-on-preferential-trade-deal-after-years-of-deadlock Commerce secretary-level meeting in Dhaka to revisit tariff disputes, trade facilitation, transit routes and investment cooperation.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/11/india-proposes-forcing-smartphone-makers-to-give-source-code-in-security-overhaulThe plan is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to boost security of user data as online fraud and data breaches increase in the world’s second-largest smartphone market, with nearly 750 million phones.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/11/six-month-maternity-leave-proposal-gutted-in-september-protests Officials say the proposal aimed at promoting breastfeeding among new working mothers will have to be rewritten.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/01/11/medicines-shortage-hits-health-facilities-in-dolpa-s-tripurasundari-municipality Delay in procurement linked to absence of chief administrative officer, officials sayhttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/11/jsp-n-and-lsp-n-merge-upendra-yadav-to-lead-unified-partyParties agree on name, umbrella as election symbol and central coordination committee.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/01/11/rsp-joint-general-secretary-bipin-acharya-withdraws-from-proportional-list-opts-for-direct-raceSays it is time to come to the ‘front foot’ to push political reform.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/11/myanmar-votes-again-in-military-s-lopsided-electionThe military insists the vote has public backing and is being conducted without coercion. It has sought to put a positive spin on the election after a first phase on December 28 had a turnout of just 52%.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/11/special-general-convention-of-congress-stirs-debate-on-generational-shift Delegates say the gathering is about leadership renewal, not party split.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/11/after-17-deaths-in-india-s-jharkhand-forest-officials-still-struggle-to-contain-rogue-elephantThe elephant has been moving in a circular pattern of nearly 110 kilometres, striking villages at night and retreating into dense forest cover by day.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/01/11/congress-special-general-convention-kicks-off-amid-party-riftGagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma inaugurate event at Bhrikutimandap despite Deuba’s opposition.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/01/11/singer-and-actor-prashant-tamang-passes-awayIndian Idol Season 3 winner and popular artist dies in New Delhi aged 42 after suffering a heart attack.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/11/human-remains-found-amid-australia-bushfires-police-sayThe human remains were found by a vehicle near the town of Longwood, some 110 km (70 miles) north of the state capital Melbourne, Victoria police said in a statement, adding that the victim was not yet identified.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/01/11/bangladesh-seeks-to-join-international-force-in-gazaBangladesh said its national security adviser, Khalilur Rahman, met US diplomats Allison Hooker and Paul Kapur in Washington.