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/2026/06/10/stalled-road-widening-leaves-over-500-structures-in-ruins-in-hetaudaCourt delays have frozen a key highway widening, turning the town’s main commercial stretch into a damaged, unsafe and dust-filled zone with blackout risks and disrupted businesses.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/06/10/thailand-rout-nepal-to-end-women-s-premier-cup-campaign Defeat continues a troubling run for Nepal women, who also missed out on Asian Games qualification after a disappointing Malaysia tour.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/06/10/wildlife-attacks-kill-11-in-bardiya-in-under-a-yearDeaths from leopard, tiger and elephant attacks have nearly doubled from last year, with officials linking the rise in leopard encounters to growing tiger populations in protected forests.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/10/us-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-after-helicopter-downedEscalation in the Strait of Hormuz raises fresh concerns over peace efforts and global energy security.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/06/10/what-old-newspapers-reveal-about-kathmandu-s-world-cup-fever-in-the-80s-and-90sA look at how newspapers chronicled football fever in Kathmandu before the internet age—from Maradona heartbreak and excitement over NTV to fears of loadshedding.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/10/roll-no-1-questions-the-cost-of-chasing-academic-successThe movie balances social commentary and family drama to question how society measures a child’s worth.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/10/what-i-watch-online-agrani-thakuri-jhaJha is a visual artist and production designer. She is also the art director of the Nepali movie ‘Ek Mutthi Badal’.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/10/funding-crunch-neglect-strains-karnali-s-pioneer-technical-schoolFounded 46 years ago to equip young people in remote mountain communities with practical skills, Karnali Technical School has produced generations of technicians and professionals.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/10/why-did-finance-minister-revise-tax-rates-after-presenting-economic-bill-to-parliamentLawmakers question repeated revisions to the bill through which tax rates and fiscal provisions were altered. Opposition demands parliamentary investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/10/government-plans-to-force-mass-retirement-of-civil-servantsA proposed amendment to the draft Federal Civil Service Bill has set retirement at 30 years of service or 55 years of age.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/10/questions-unanswered-as-sudan-gurung-returns-to-home-ministryHuman rights officials expect no impartial investigation into their recommendations when the individual under scrutiny helms the ministry responsible for carrying it out.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/09/imf-flags-rising-crypto-adoption-in-nepal-despite-ban-urges-close-monitoringFund warns of growing stablecoin and crypto flows, calls for regulatory framework to safeguard financial stability; praises reforms in cooperative sector oversight and governance.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/09/governing-by-status-updatesA nation cannot be governed by social media status updates and viral photographs.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/09/what-youth-think-about-federalismMany misconceptions about federalism arise not from direct experience but from limited access to reliable information.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/09/crisis-of-political-communication-in-digital-eraShitposting is not always malicious, but in today’s political climate, it diverts or derails serious ongoing conversations.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/06/09/people-from-11-high-je-burden-districts-to-be-vaccinatedChitwan, Kailali, Tanahun, Dang, Jhapa, Kapilvastu, Morang, Rupendehi, Sunsari, Rautahat and Sarlahi are among the worst-affected districts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/09/sudan-gurung-returns-as-home-minister-pun-appointed-technology-ministerGurung resigned under the weight of allegations over share investments and business links. Less than two months later, a government probe paved the way for his return.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/09/england-s-spence-to-wear-protective-mask-at-world-cup-after-broken-jawThe Tottenham Hotspur player sustained the injury ​in a collision with Chelsea striker ​Liam Delap and had to wear a ⁠mask in their final match of the ​season against Everton.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/09/balen-shoes-craze-gives-nepali-footwear-brands-a-boostPrime Minister Balendra Shah’s choice of Goldstar sneakers sparks a surge in demand, boosts visibility for domestic footwear brands, and renews calls for policy support to strengthen local manufacturing.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/09/trump-says-us-helicopter-pilots-who-went-down-in-strait-of-hormuz-are-fineThe incident happened a day after Iran and Israel said they had halted attacks on ⁠each other following an appeal from Trump, though Tehran warned it would resume hostilities if Israel continued to hit Hezbollah in Lebanon.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/09/high-in-the-himalayas-helambu-local-body-demands-climate-justiceAn executive meeting at 4,200 metres spotlights melting glaciers and drying water sources while promoting sustainable tourism at Chhyati Ghang.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/09/nepal-india-launch-digital-remittance-service-for-migrant-workersWorkers can now send money across the border through mobile banking apps, reducing reliance on remittance agents and informal channels.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/09/china-s-xi-vows-unwavering-support-for-north-korea-s-kim-in-rare-pyongyang-visitBeijing and Pyongyang agree to strengthen strategic ties, with Xi pledging continued support for Kim Jong Un and North Korea’s development interests.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/09/tracing-madhesh-between-memory-and-modernityArtist Hare Ram Yadav’s ‘From Siraha to Kathmandu’ captures a region negotiating change, where village traditions and agricultural transformations coexist in complex ways.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/06/09/understanding-menopause-beyond-the-physical-symptomsFrom anxiety and irritability to low self-esteem, menopause can affect many aspects of a woman’s life. Early support and self-care can make a difference.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/09/nepal-s-pride-projects-dogged-by-delays-and-repeated-extensionsFrom irrigation projects launched decades ago to highways and transport corridors, many national pride projects remain unfinished after repeated deadline extensions and billions of rupees spent.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/06/09/inside-the-mission-of-everest-s-first-mountain-rangersStationed at Camp II, Nepal’s first Everest rangers monitor climbers, enforce waste rules and tackle growing garbage on the peak.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/06/09/after-india-outreach-rsp-chief-moves-to-defuse-house-deadlockRabi Lamichhane held consultations with PM Shah Sunday, and convened an all-party meeting Monday in a bid to end parliamentary standoff.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/06/08/universal-health-coverage-needs-more-state-supportEvery Nepali should have access to essential health services, regardless of their financial status.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/08/why-the-dalit-movement-needs-to-talk-about-humiliationThe Dalit movement must move beyond traditional narratives and adopt new ones, mainly humiliation, in accordance with the changing realities.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/08/nepal-relies-on-its-geography-to-lure-visitors-it-can-do-far-moreThe question is no longer whether Nepal has the assets, but whether it has the institutional discipline to negotiate their value.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/06/09/the-cost-of-domestic-remittances-banRather than shutting down domestic remittance services entirely, the central bank should consider constructive reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/foreign-minister-khanal-to-visit-china-after-india-trip-in-push-for-diplomatic-balanceTalks in China will focus on infrastructure, trade deficit, connectivity, tourism, and Belt and Road projects to strengthen bilateral ties, officials said.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/weak-arbitration-defence-costs-government-billionsState agencies’ ineffective counterclaims in disputes with construction firms have resulted in losses of at least Rs 5.5 billion over five years.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/advanced-technology-is-transforming-archaeological-conservation-in-lumbini-1780918619During a four-week training last month, a team of archaeologists conserved 100 historical objects discovered within the Lumbini area.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/06/08/seattle-world-cup-barge-gives-soccer-s-global-language-a-waterfront-home The ​barge commemorates a campaign by the RAVE Foundation, the clubs’ charitable arm, to build 52 mini soccer pitches in communities around Washington state ‌where children had nowhere to play.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/06/08/nepal-crowned-asian-games-t20-qualifiers-champions-after-rain-hit-finalSher Malla takes four wickets before Kushal Bhurtel’s 65 powers Nepal ahead of the DLS par score against Hong Kong in Singapore.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/government-moves-to-appoint-university-heads-through-open-competitionEducation and health authorities have begun the process for merit-based appointments for vice-chancellors and other senior officials.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/06/08/earthquake-of-magnitude-7-8-strikes-off-southern-philippines-32-feared-deadThe disaster came eight months after the Philippines suffered its deadliest tremor in 12 years, when a shallow 6.9 magnitude quake hit off the central island of Cebu, killing 79 people. ​https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/06/08/government-considers-new-bills-as-ordinances-face-uncertaintyThe government is discussing fresh legislation as eight ordinances remain pending in Parliament, with opposition parties seeking their rejection and several key provisions already implemented.