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About Kathmandu Post
The Kathmandu Post is published by Kantipur Publications, which is part of the Kantipur Media Group (KMG). KMG is owned by Kailash Sirohiya, who serves as its chairman, with his son Sambhav Sirohiya as managing director. Kantipur Publications also operates other media outlets, including the Nepali-language Kantipur daily, Nepal magazine, Saptahik weekly, Radio Kantipur, and Kantipur Television.
The Kathmandu Post describes itself as a progressive newspaper committed to fairness and equality of opportunity, and it has cultivated a reputation for reliability and veracity since its founding in 1993. The outlet has faced external pressures, including an attack on its offices in 2007 by a union linked to former Maoist rebels and a condemnation from the Chinese Embassy in 2020 over a republished article, which was seen as an attempt to stifle press freedom. More recently, the arrest of KMG chairman Kailash Sirohiya in 2024 was viewed by press freedom advocates as an effort to muzzle critical reporting. While a study on misleading news in Nepal found The Kathmandu Post did not publish any misleading news related to the source, the broader Nepalese media environment is classified as 'partly free,' with ongoing concerns about government pressure and potential restrictions on media freedom.
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How Bangladeshi jobseekers are trafficked into Cambodia’s scam compounds
- Hundreds of Bangladeshis have been rescued from scam compounds in Cambodia after being lured with false job offers. - Traffickers recruit victims with promises of well-paid work, then confiscate the…
Nepal predatory lending talks end without agreement
- Talks between victims of predatory lending and a government negotiation team in Nepal failed to reach an agreement. - Victims rejected the government's conditions, citing past unfulfilled assurances…
Scooter rider found dead four days after being swept away by flood
- A 30-year-old man, Mahesh Karki, was found dead four days after being swept away with his scooter by the swollen Sim river in Makawanpur, Nepal. - Authorities recovered Karki's body buried under san…
Government tightens procurement law with penalties, faster bidding and pricing reforms
- Nepal amended its Public Procurement Act 2007 to include criminal liability for contractors misusing advance payments. - The new law shortens bidding timelines and reforms pricing mechanisms to impr…
Notorious killer elephant tracked again after fatal attacks in Chitwan
- Wildlife authorities in Nepal have fitted a satellite tracking collar on a notorious elephant known as 'Dhurbe' after it killed a woman and her son. - The elephant, responsible for at least 25 human…
US strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of ‘existential war’ with America
- The US struck Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites, reimposing a naval blockade and escalating hostilities after a fragile truce collapsed. - Military operations are targeting Iranian capabilit…
Argentina stages late comeback to sink England and reach World Cup final
- Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. - The victory sends Argentina to the final against Spain, dashing England's hopes…
Theatre review: A world beyond the obvious in ‘Guliyo Shyau’
- A children's play titled 'Guliyo Shyau' challenges young audiences to question assumptions about color and ripeness. - The play features a character who paints objects unconventionally, prompting de…
Breaking the myths around PMOS and fitness
- Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) presents challenges for women, particularly regarding fitness and weight loss due to hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance. - Fitness instructor …
They came, they saw, they left: The coaches Nepal couldn’t keep
- Guglielmo Arena, the national football team's coach, left Nepal abruptly after FIFA suspended the All Nepal Football Association, freezing his ambitious plans to implement a high-tempo, possession-b…
Lone woman earning a livelihood offering horse rides to highland visitors
- Asha BK is the sole woman among over 50 registered horse ride operators in Dhorpatan, Nepal, offering rides to tourists visiting high-altitude meadows. - She continues her family's traditional occup…
No party is free of blame for weakening federalism
- Nepal's major political parties are accused of weakening federalism, with a proposal to scrap provincial assemblies sparking controversy and leading to boycotts of constitutional amendment discussio…
Why Indo-Pacific needs to be central to India’s foreign policy
- India is strengthening its foreign policy focus on the Indo-Pacific region, enhancing defense and maritime cooperation with key nations like Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. - Prime Minister M…
Europe emerges as major destination for Nepali workers as Gulf uncertainties grow
- Europe is rapidly becoming a preferred destination for Nepali workers, with 53,951 receiving labor approvals in the first 11 months of the fiscal year 2025-26. - This shift diversifies Nepal's labor…
Government’s big moves hit judicial wall
- The Balendra Shah-led government in Nepal has faced repeated judicial checks on its key decisions within its first 100 days in office. - The Supreme Court has suspended or overturned executive actio…
Banks sit on Rs1.56 trillion in excess liquidity as weak credit demand persists
- Banks in Nepal hold Rs1.56 trillion in excess liquidity as of July 10, a persistent surplus driven by strong remittance inflows and weak loan demand. - Factors contributing to sluggish credit expans…
Nepal to export 550MW more electricity to India under new agreement
- Nepal and India agreed to increase electricity trade capacity through existing transmission lines. - The decision, made at a joint steering committee meeting, will raise export capacity to 1,650 MW …
Government’s two-day weekend cuts off telemedicine for migrant workers
- Nepal's telemedicine service for migrant workers is unavailable on weekends due to the government's new two-day weekend policy. - Hundreds of Nepali migrant workers in the UAE are affected, struggli…
Majid Ansari discharged from hospital after five days, questions legal basis of police detention
- A Gen Z activist in Nepal is questioning the legal basis of his detention by police after being injured during an altercation while visiting squatters. - The activist claims police pressured him to …
Congress weighs ending power-sharing with UML in all provinces
- The Nepali Congress is preparing to end its power-sharing alliance with the CPN-UML in all seven provinces, citing unsustainability. - Key issues prompting the decision include differing approaches …
Sudurpaschim Chief Minister Shah sacks four UML ministers
- Sudurpaschim Province Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah dismissed four ministers from the CPN-UML party. - The dismissals stem from a deepening dispute over the provincial budget, which the UML reje…
Babai river erosion puts five Gulariya villages at risk
- Five villages in Nepal's Bardiya district face high risk from fresh erosion along the Babai river. - Residents fear inundation and farmland destruction due to halted embankment construction near the…
Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews
- India's aircraft accident investigation body is in the final stages of its probe into the deadly Air India crash from last year. - Investigators have reviewed cockpit voice recordings, conducted psy…
Farmers dump tomatoes in protest at Maitighar, citing government neglect
- Vegetable farmers protested in Kathmandu, dumping tomatoes to highlight government neglect of domestic agriculture. - They cited inadequate subsidies and import-focused policies as reasons for their…
Nepal contract workers protest government outsourcing plan
- Contract workers in Nepal have protested a government proposal to replace their fixed-term employment with a public company or outsourced services. - Workers fear job losses as their contracts, typi…
Four Congress ministers resign from Karnali government
- Four ministers from the Nepali Congress have resigned from the Karnali provincial government. - The resignations were submitted to Chief Minister Yam Lal Kandel to 'clear the way' for cabinet change…
Nepal PM Orders Universities to Implement 10% Scholarship Rule
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has ordered universities to enforce a mandatory 10% scholarship rule for students. - The directive also includes removing party-affiliated student organizations from cam…
Organic farmers show way beyond Nepal’s fertiliser crisis
- Farmers in Nepal are facing a shortage of chemical fertilizers, impacting the crucial paddy transplanting season. - A group of farmers in Chitwan and Palpa have successfully adopted organic farming …
Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital
- The death toll from a fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32, with dozens still hospitalized. - The blaze, which witnesses described as an explosion followed by flames engulfing the venue,…
Trump resumes Iran port blockade, threatens energy targets
- U.S. President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and threatened further strikes on energy infrastructure if Iran does not resume negotiations. - The U.S. military conducted ne…
Spain's anaconda grip crushes French World Cup dream
- Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach their first World Cup final since 2010. - Spain dominated possession and denied France's attack, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. - Spain now aims …
‘Bhagdaud’ runs in circles
- The film 'Bhagdaud' is criticized for its confusing narrative and underdeveloped plotlines, failing to convincingly explore themes of financial hardship, fraud, trafficking, corruption, and caste pr…
What I Watch Online: Sworniem Vaidya
- Sworniem Vaidya shares recent online content obsessions, including the Russian indigenous music group OTYKEN and the piano tutorial creator Your Piano Bestie. - Vaidya also finds comfort in slime-ma…
Nepal targets exports worth 20 percent of GDP in two years, but experts call goal unrealistic
- Nepal aims to boost exports to 20% of GDP within two years, a significant increase from the current 8.7%. - Economists and exporters deem the target unrealistic, citing structural challenges and the…
Carrier of diseases
- Government tests reveal hazardous faecal coliform and E. coli in nearly all drinking water samples from Kathmandu, indicating widespread sewage contamination. - Despite claims of 95% access to basic…
The new Great Game played with stones
- A meeting between Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leaders Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah sparked political speculation, though their agenda likely focused on the fragility of their …
What a US-China reset means for Nepal
- A potential US-China strategic reset, influenced by global tensions and trade wars, raises questions about its impact on multilateralism and China-India relations, consequently affecting Nepal. - Ne…
Rayamajhi gets four years in prison, Khand two in fake Bhutanese refugee scam
- Former Nepali deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and former home minister Bal Krishna Khand have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a fake Bhutanese refugee scam. - Rayamajhi…
Victims of usurious lending demand action, not assurances
- Victims of usurious lending in Nepal are marching from Janakpur to Kathmandu, demanding action against exploitative moneylenders. - Many participants, like Shyam Kumari Thakur, have lost land, faced…
RSP lawmakers turn critical after Balendra Shah government completes 100 days
- Lawmakers from Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) are openly criticizing the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah after its first 100 days in office. - Concerns focus on ministerial co…
Minister Khanal urges UK to address Gurkha veterans’ longstanding grievances
- Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal urged Britain to resolve longstanding grievances of Gurkha veterans over unequal pay and pensions. - The call came as former Gurkha soldiers threatened a
Rs26.39 million returned to 1,754 cooperative victims in two months
- Over 1,700 depositors of troubled cooperatives have received approximately Rs26.39 million in refunds over two months, managed by the Problematic Cooperative Management Committee. - The committee is…
Government decides to implement all commission reports on loan sharking
- The Nepali government has decided to implement all previously formed commission reports on loan sharking. - This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting following protests by loan shark victims m…
Lawmakers accuse government of intimidation after vehicles block media houses
- Lawmakers accused the government of orchestrating vehicle blockades at media houses and opposition leaders' residences to intimidate the press and silence criticism. - The incidents, which occurred …
Supreme Court scraps government ban on private media receiving official ads
- The Supreme Court has overturned a government ban that restricted official advertisements to state-owned media outlets. - The court ruled that private media organizations have a right to receive gov…
Twenty-one Pulchowk graduates join Airbus this year
- Twenty-one students from Tribhuvan University's Institute of Engineering at Pulchowk Campus have been hired by Airbus. - The graduates will begin their international careers at Airbus's Bangalore ce…
Specialist shortage forces Salyan district hospital to halt surgeries
- Surgical services at Salyan district hospital have stopped due to a shortage of specialist doctors. - Two temporary specialists completed their two-month postings in mid-July, leaving the hospital w…
Nepal moves to set ethanol standards ahead of petrol blending rollout
- Nepal's Bureau of Standards & Metrology has drafted a standard for ethanol to be blended with gasoline, setting quality control and storage requirements. - The proposed standard categorizes ethanol …
Three die after self-immolation attempts in Nepal within a week
- Three individuals have died in Nepal within a week following separate incidents of self-immolation. - The latest victim, Bivek Mandal, died Tuesday after being airlifted to Kathmandu for severe burn…
Nepal VP Yadav to visit Qatar to offer condolences for former Emir's death
- Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav of Nepal will visit Qatar for three days starting Tuesday. - Yadav will convey Nepal's condolences to the Qatari leadership over the death of former Emir Sheikh …
France ready to fight Spain for midfield control in World Cup semi-final
- France aims to control possession against Spain in the World Cup semi-final, with coach Didier Deschamps emphasizing the need for the ball. - Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is available again after …
Tribhuvan University recovers only a fraction of funds from staff who abused paid study leave
- Tribhuvan University has recovered only a fraction of funds from staff who took paid study leave and did not return. - Over the past year, only 62 former employees repaid a combined Rs134.8 million,…
Heavy rain inundates parts of Chitwan, major rivers remain below flood warning levels
- Heavy rainfall has flooded parts of Chitwan, Nepal, since Monday afternoon. - Major rivers like the Narayani, Lothar, and Trishuli remain below official flood warning levels. - The Reu river is risi…
US military renews strikes on Iran as tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz
- The US military conducted a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, with President Trump vowing further action and reinstating a blockade of Iranian shipping. - Iranian cruise missiles stru…
When stress spreads through a crowd
- Mass psychogenic illness, commonly called 'mass hysteria,' involves groups experiencing physical symptoms without an identifiable medical cause. - Psychologists explain these real physical symptoms …
Sartre classic gets a Nepali stage adaptation
- Shilpee Theatre in Kathmandu is staging 'Miss Menuka: Ek Sanvedanshil Yaunkarmi,' a Nepali adaptation of Jean-Paul Sartre's 1946 play 'The Respectful Prostitute.' - The adaptation explores themes of…
He dreamed of playing for Nepal. Now he’s fighting a battle off the pitch
- Nepali footballer Aashish Rai's dream of playing for the national team is jeopardized by a severe knee injury sustained last year. - Rai alleges inadequate initial treatment and a lack of consistent…
Army retiree turns family farm into thriving dairy enterprise
- Shiva Bahadur Basnet, an army retiree, transformed his family farm in Dhankuta, Nepal, into a thriving modern dairy enterprise. - His business produces and sells caramelised milk fudge (kurauni) and…
Nepal emerges as a transit route for smuggling watermelon kernels into India
- Nepal is increasingly used as a transit route for smuggling watermelon kernels into India, with traders exploiting low customs tariffs. - Police recently seized 948 sacks of watermelon seeds in Jhap…
Bhikkhu Sugandha’s extraordinary journey to Thailand’s highest monastic circles
- Bhikkhu Sugandha, born Anilman Shakya in Nepal, has achieved a high rank within Thailand's Theravada Buddhist monastic order. - He holds a PhD in Social Anthropology and teaches Buddhism and social …
Monsoon brings this year’s first JE death, three infections
- Nepal has recorded its first death and three infections from Japanese encephalitis (JE) since the monsoon began three weeks ago. - Health officials anticipate an increase in JE cases due to the mons…
Nepal launches German-supplied e-passport amid widespread glitches
- Nepal launched its new German-supplied e-passports on Monday, but the rollout was hampered by significant technical glitches. - Problems with the central passport server and the National Identity Ca…
Suspicious parking outside media houses sparks concerns in Nepal
- Three media houses in Nepal experienced disruptions when unidentified individuals parked vehicles blocking their gates. - The parked vehicles, left unattended for hours, are suspected to be a coord…
How far will Nepal’s ruling party go to silence its critics?
- Nepal's ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is accused of using party members to block media outlets, hindering reporting on state failures. - Police inaction during the media blockades and the as…
Political reset fails to lift Nepal’s stock market
- Nepal's stock market has declined significantly since the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) took office, contrary to investor expectations of stability. - Investor confidence remains weak due to ongoin…
Vehicle linked to RSP leader among those blocking three media houses
- Vehicles were deliberately parked in front of the gates of three major media houses in Kathmandu on Monday, disrupting operations and raising concerns about intimidation of independent journalism. -…
Himalayan fungus harvest disappoints collectors in Nepal
- Thousands of families in Nepal's Karnali province rely on the lucrative Himalayan fungus-caterpillar, yarsagumba, for income. - This year, collectors like Durga Bahadur Budha faced significantly red…
Iran escalates attacks on US bases in Gulf states, warns of more ‘incidents’ in strait
- Iran escalated attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan, claiming to have closed the Strait of Hormuz. - The US military conducted retaliatory strikes against Iranian air-defense sys…
Family files complaint against city police over self-immolation death
- Ganesh Nepali's family filed a complaint against Kathmandu's municipal police after his self-immolation death. - The family alleges police actions led to Nepali's death and demands a full investigat…
Police detain activists, assault alleged amid flood victim protest in Nepal
- Police detained three Gen Z activists in Nepal for protesting alleged mistreatment of flood victims and demanding relocation assistance. - One activist, a legal practitioner, reported being assaulte…
Monsoon landslides kill two, block Nepal-China border crossing
- Two people died and one was injured in landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Nepal. - A landslide disrupted traffic along the Nepal-China border, causing the closure of the Tatopani crossin…
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, injures 22 critically
- A fire at a popular pub in Bangkok, Thailand, killed 27 people and critically injured 22 others. - Officials stated the fire broke out late Sunday night, rapidly filling the venue with smoke and tra…
More than a meal: Inside Nepal’s only zero-waste cafe
- Cafe Zero, Nepal's first zero-waste establishment, opened in 2025 with the goal of educating customers on sustainable living. - The cafe transforms food scraps, like potato skins and cauliflower bra…
Tracing the spaces memory leaves behind
- Indian visual artist Lalit Mohan Singh presents 'Inner Yards: Unmapped Memories,' an exhibition exploring memory, absence, and time. - The exhibit, developed during his residency at Artudio in Kathm…
Nepal's dog chew exports rise 7 percent despite US tariff
- Nepal's dog chew exports increased by 7% in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, reaching Rs4.29 billion. - The United States remains the largest market, accounting for about three-fourth…
Kathmandu steps up Susta security, Delhi seeks details
- Nepal has increased its security presence in Susta, a border settlement with India, prompting queries from Indian authorities. - The move follows the disruption of embankment construction work by In…
Shah government losing its human face
- The Balendra Shah government in Nepal faces criticism for its perceived lack of empathy towards the poor, despite efficient service delivery in some areas. - Displaced squatters and a ride-sharing d…
Whatever Nepal decides on cannabis, it should first document its landraces
- Nepal is considering policy shifts on cannabis, with provinces like Gandaki permitting farming for medicinal and industrial uses. - Concerns exist that large-scale cultivation could eliminate poorly…
Q&A: Impunity and nepotism remain major issues in the current government
- Nepal's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) highlights systemic failures contributing to citizen desperation, citing the tragic suicide of a ride-sharing driver. - Commissioner Lily Thapa critic…
Flood-hit evacuees from Kirtipur holding centre fear children’s education
- Dozens of landless families displaced by floods in Kirtipur, Nepal, have been moved to temporary shelters in Bhaktapur. - Parents are concerned that the relocation will disrupt their children's educ…
Oli, Lekhak and Gurung challenge NHRC report, demand basis for prosecution recommendations
- Former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and other officials have challenged a National Human Rights Commission report recommending their prosecution over the Gen Z movement. - They have filed applicatio…
Ride-hailing driver’s self-immolation sparks debate over municipal police’s jurisdiction, aggression
- A ride-hailing driver died after setting himself on fire in protest against municipal police locking his motorcycle wheel. - The incident has intensified public anger over the Kathmandu Metropolitan…
Nepal deploys round-the-clock patrols to capture killer elephant Dhurbe
- Chitwan National Park launched round-the-clock patrols to capture Dhurbe, a male elephant responsible for at least 25 human deaths over 15 years. - The operation, involving park officials, veterinar…
Government, family of self-immolation victim sign nine-point deal
- The Nepali government and the family of Ganesh Nepali, a ride-hailing driver who died after self-immolation, signed a nine-point agreement on Sunday, ending deadlocked negotiations. - The agreement …
Kathmandu drinking water tests find fecal contamination
- Tests in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley found fecal coliform and E. coli in all drinking water samples. - Contamination is attributed to poor infrastructure and monsoon flooding, with similar issues found…
Myanmar assures ASEAN Aung San Suu Kyi is well
- Myanmar's foreign minister assured ASEAN's special envoy that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health. - The assurance was given during a meeting aimed at reviving a stalled peace …
Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a moderniser who seized power, has died
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatar's former emir and a key modernizer, has died at age 74. - He seized power in 1995 and later handed it to his son, overseeing Qatar's transformation into a gl…
Toronto active shooter incident leaves 5 people injured, 2 dead, police say
- A shooting incident in Toronto on Saturday left two people dead and five injured. - The shooting occurred during the annual Salsa on St Clair festival in Midtown Toronto. - Canadian Prime Minister M…
Nepal crush Singapore by 151 runs in ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup
- Nepal secured a dominant 151-run victory over Singapore in the ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup. - Nepal's opening pair posted an unbroken 199-run partnership, with Sana Praveen scoring 98 and Sabitri Dh…
Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain
- Typhoon Bavi, China's most powerful storm this year, made landfall on the eastern coast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. - Nearly 2 million people were evacuated, primarily in Zhejiang provinc…
Abhishek Giri’s alleged empire of influence, extortion and financial control under police scanner
- Police in Nepal arrested Biratnagar figure Abhishek Giri on June 27 for alleged involvement in illegal financial dealings, extortion, and organized crime. - Investigations revealed Giri's alleged co…
Four injured in Bajhang jeep crash airlifted to Nepalgunj, two referred to Kathmandu
- Four critically injured passengers from a jeep crash in Bajhang, Nepal, were airlifted to Nepalgunj for specialized treatment. - Two other severely injured individuals were referred to Kathmandu for…
Alvarez, Martinez goals send Argentina into World Cup semis after beating Switzerland 3-1
- Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a World Cup quarter-final match. - Goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez secured the win for Argentina, who will face England in the s…
Ganesh Nepali’s family refuses to claim body, seeks state accountability over death
- Ganesh Nepali's family refuses to claim his body after he died by self-immolation outside the Department of Passports. - The family demands state accountability, stating the incident was triggered b…
US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
- The US military conducted new strikes against Iran after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. - The attacks have ended a ceasefire, with Iran warning …
Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis
- Jude Bellingham scored two goals, including the extra-time winner, to lead England to a 2-1 victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals. - England will advance to face Argentina or Switzerla…
Fiction: The town’s tragedy
- A letter writer details a past of severe bullying by the recipient's son and his friends at school. - The writer claims the son's death, found beaten, was deserved retribution for his cruelty. - The…
A library built by children, for children
- The Dhumbarahi Children’s Library in Nepal celebrated its second anniversary, highlighting its child-led foundation and operations. - Founded by siblings Skanda and Saharsha Swar, the library began …
What’s the cost of building a home? It’s getting more expensive
- The cost of building a two-and-a-half-storey house in Kathmandu has risen to approximately Rs10.7 million, a significant increase from Rs9 million a year ago. - Builders attribute the price hike pri…
Three Rukum West men disappeared from Libya on a US journey two years ago. Families still await their return
- Three young men from Nepal's Rukum West district have been missing for two years after attempting to reach the United States via illegal routes. - Their families last heard from them in Libya and ar…