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/sports/2026/05/12/nepal-suffer-narrow-defeat-to-scotland-in-rain-hit-league-2-clashGulshan Kumar Jha’s unbeaten half-century nearly rescued Nepal after a rain-revised chase, but Scotland held their nerve in the final over.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/05/12/trust-deficit-grows-over-free-medicines-in-nepalPatients, medics and officials question the quality of drugs supplied under government health programmes citing weaknesses in procurement and testing.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/12/dravid-bets-on-new-franchise-league-to-grow-cricket-in-soccer-dominated-europeFormer India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be Dublin’s captain and mentor in a league that will also feature teams based in Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/government-prioritises-stalled-national-pride-projects-fast-track-and-railwaysThe East-West Railway has been included in election manifestos of nearly all major political parties for decades.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/three-classes-crammed-into-one-room-after-storm-blows-away-roof-of-salyan-schoolLaxmi Basic School in Sharada Municipality-14 lacks funds for repairs after strong winds damaged its four-room building.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/rights-activist-ruby-khan-continues-hunger-strike-seeking-justice-for-victimsShe has continued her hunger strike for 14 days from a hospital bed, demanding justice for Nirmala Kurmi and other victims.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/12/lamichhane-s-four-wicket-haul-halts-scotland-after-munsey-blitzGeorge Munsey struck a rapid 75 before Sandeep Lamichhane triggered a middle-order collapse to restrict Scotland to 243-8 against Nepal in the League 2 tri-series opener in Kirtipur.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/05/12/once-common-in-nepal-s-plains-yellow-breasted-bunting-now-fights-for-survivalNepal’s first nationwide count of the critically endangered migratory bird found just 2,530 individuals, highlighting the impact of hunting, pesticide use and shrinking wetland habitats.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/12/stung-by-iran-war-trump-heads-to-china-in-need-of-winsTrump arrives in Beijing seeking limited trade gains and China’s help on Iran, as analysts say mounting political and economic pressures have weakened Washington’s leverage ahead of talks with Xi Jinping.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/12/nepal-face-survival-battle-as-league-2-tri-series-beginsUnited States and Scotland arrive in Kathmandu chasing the League 2 title, while Nepal fight to keep their ODI status alive.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/12/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-on-life-support-as-hopes-for-a-deal-fadeTehran demands compensation, an end to attacks and reopening of oil exports, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push crude prices higher and deepen concerns over the conflict’s global impact.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/05/12/american-climber-dies-in-avalanche-while-descending-makalu The 53-year-old climber was caught in an avalanche between Camp II and Camp III at an altitude of around 7,200 metres, police said.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/12/can-gifts-replace-parental-presenceIn many households today, parental love is measured through what can be provided materially instead of emotionally.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/12/at-mcube-the-movement-and-memory-of-jatras-come-aliveRooted in childhood experiences, Pradip Kumar Bajracharya’s paintings portray festivals as both communal celebrations and personal recollections.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/12/kajal-shrestha-s-fighting-career-ended-her-taekwondo-journey-didn-tThe taekwondo champion was forced to retire halfway through her career. Now she dreams of reaching the big stages again—this time as an international referee and mentor.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/12/nepal-enters-global-top-20-in-outsourcing-competitiveness-indexStrong English skills and low labour costs help Nepal outperform 174 countries, though experts warn policy uncertainty and weak digital infrastructure could limit growth.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/landless-squatters-descend-on-kathmandu-to-protest-evictionsProtesters from all seven provinces accuse the government of displacing communities without resettlement plans.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/12/nine-years-on-bri-in-nepal-remains-a-promise-unfulfilled-1778547455Nepal has little to show for the BRI beyond seminars, stalled negotiations, and a corruption-tainted airport project.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/12/nepal-outlines-7-percent-growth-ambition-under-broad-reform-agenda-challenges-remain Growth strategy focuses on governance overhaul, capital mobilisation, and digital economy expansion.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/see-results-out-65-98-percent-students-secure-gradesLast year, 271,299 students passed the SEE, with a pass rate of 61.81 percent.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/temporary-shelter-away-from-capital-disrupts-jobs-schooling-and-daily-life-for-displaced-familiesAround 100 squatter families from Kathmandu have been housed at a Nepal Red Cross facility in Budol, Kavrepalanchok.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/11/us-iran-stalemate-lifts-oil-prices-as-hormuz-closure-persistsBrent crude oil ​futures lost some strong early gains on Monday to trade nearly 2 percent higher at around $103 a barrel, as the deadlock left the Strait of Hormuz largely closed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/supreme-court-issues-interim-order-staying-government-move-to-scrap-civil-service-trade-unionsThe order effectively prevents the immediate implementation of the government’s move to dissolve civil service trade unions until further proceedings in the case.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/11/nepal-receives-rs7-billion-in-remittances-dailyStronger dollar, shift to Western labour markets and growing use of formal digital channels help Nepal post a record Rs209.75 billion in monthly remittance earnings.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/11/two-test-positive-as-evacuation-of-virus-hit-cruise-ship-nears-completionThree people have died since the start of the outbreak - ​a Dutch couple and a German national.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/05/11/nepal-s-energy-transition-is-incomplete-if-the-middle-class-is-left-behindThe challenge now is to extend the EV revolution to every segment of society.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/government-unveils-plans-to-boost-it-exports-and-digital-economyPolicies and programmes for 2026-27 prioritises AI, remote work, digital infrastructure and technology-driven growth.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/11/moving-from-high-stakes-exams-to-engaging-effective-educationThe government should make high school education more engaging and effective.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/11/balen-s-path-to-creative-destruction-for-a-new-beginningHis reform agenda aims to dismantle decades of corruption and inefficiency in Nepal’s political system.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/president-paudel-presents-government-s-policies-and-programmes-1778500826The policy document for fiscal year 2026-27 focuses on jobs, technology, investment, governance reform and social protection.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/tuin-khola-landslide-threat-persists-as-monsoon-nearsDelayed mitigation efforts continue to endanger traffic along the Narayanghat-Mugling road. Prolonged closures also disrupt travel and supplies to Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/un-experts-urge-nepal-to-halt-forced-evictions-in-kathmandu-corridorsRights experts express concern over displacement, short notice periods and reported deaths during the demolition drive.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/11/shah-s-outfit-flip-sparks-social-media-buzz-amid-political-scrutinyA sudden switch from black to white attire on Saturday goes viral, drawing attention amid recent policy controversies and debates over the Prime Minister’s governance style.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/11/is-the-un-irrelevantThe world body has failed in its core task but needs to be strengthened to address global challenges.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/11/what-the-prime-minister-s-asset-disclosure-tells-us-about-nepal-s-quietly-growing-influencer-economyCreators in Nepal pulled in Rs 3.53 billion from digital platforms last fiscal year, and the current year is already on track to surpass it.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/earthquake-survivors-in-western-nepal-still-stuck-in-temporary-shelters-after-two-and-a-half-yearsDelays in reconstruction, disputes over beneficiary lists and bureaucratic deadlock have left thousands of families facing a third monsoon in makeshift huts.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/11/trump-and-china-s-xi-set-for-talks-spanning-iran-nuclear-trade-and-aiTrump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday, ahead of talks set to take place Thursday and Friday. It will be his first trip to China since 2017.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/11/nepal-sports-ministry-warns-nsc-over-inaction-on-complaints-against-cricket-bodyThe Ministry of Youth and Sports issued a final warning to National Sports Council, citing failure to act on anti-graft body’s directives related to Cricket Association of Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/ctevt-shake-up-career-official-dismissed-political-appointee-stays A government decision removes a senior bureaucrat, but leaves a political appointee untouched, prompting questions over consistency.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/11/thailand-s-former-pm-thaksin-freed-from-prisonThe former Thai premier was released on parole after serving part of a reduced prison sentence, returning to a political landscape where his family’s influence and party dominance have weakened.