The Kathmandu Post

The Kathmandu Post is Nepal's premier English-language daily newspaper, first launched in February 1993 as the nation’s first privately-owned English broadsheet. It ranks as the second-most popular paper in Nepal, following its sister publication, the Nepali-language Kantipur daily. Since its inception, The Post has built a strong reputation for its accuracy and timely news coverage. It offers in-depth reporting on politics, business, sports, and arts and culture, complemented by insightful opinions from some of the top thinkers and analysts from Nepal and beyond. In July 2009, The Post introduced a weekend supplement called On Saturday, which features long-form journalism, satire, and creative non-fiction. In addition to its regular news sections and weekly supplements, the paper also releases special annual issues for the Gregorian New Year and to commemorate its anniversary in February. Recently, The Post has expanded its focus to include investigative reporting on issues like corruption, malpractice, and sexual harassment. With a daily readership exceeding 600,000, both in print and online, The Post has created a unique narrative style that shares Nepal’s stories in English with both local and global audiences. The newspaper is dedicated to ethical journalism, prioritizing factual reporting and truth. The Kathmandu Post is published from multiple locations, including Kathmandu, Biratnagar, Bharatpur, and Nepalgunj.

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Opinion | A catastrophe called Israel

1 week ago | kathmandupost.com | Abbas Nasir

Any military campaign must have clearly defined objectives, and Israel said its main aim of starting a war with Iran, through its ongoing massive air attacks with tacit backing from the US and Western governments, was to stop Tehran’s march towards the acquisition of nuclear weapons.
Nepal market prices mock central bank’s inflation claims

1 week ago | kathmandupost.com | Krishana Prasain

Kalpana Phuyal stands in the narrow alley outside her rented flat in Syuchatar, Kathmandu, balancing a bag of vegetables in one hand and her mobile phone in the other. “A kilo of tomatoes cost me Rs70 even when the price is supposedly low,” she says, her voice heavy with frustration. The 35-year-old works as an office helper in a nearby school, and with a family of five to care for, every rupee feels stretched to its limit. “It has become difficult to arrange essential household needs,” she says.
The tailor’s home

1 week ago | kathmandupost.com | Sugam Gautam

Morning joggers sporting trendy outfits filled the Damside streets and parks. These joggers smiled, nodded at each other, and sometimes even stopped to converse. For Nepali tourists from different parts of the country, the ease with which people moved and interacted with each other was unique, even discomforting. From the clothes people wore to the delight etched on their faces, one would assume that everyone around was wealthy and content.
Consumer court decides first three cases in favour of victims

2 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Krishana Prasain

Nepal’s first consumer court has ruled in favour of consumers in three of the ten cases filed since its establishment nearly three months ago. Two cases were withdrawn following out-of-court settlements, while hearings continue in five others, mostly related to hospital negligence. On Thursday, the court delivered verdicts in two cases, both siding with the consumers.
Opinion | Uniting against divisive politics

2 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Peter Beresford

Modern Britain is plagued by a sense of disempowerment and political exclusion—a feeling that is, somewhat ironically, shared between groups of people who otherwise feel divided from one another. This division has opened the door to a frightening rightwing populism that seeks to set “us” against “them”. And so far, the response from traditional political parties seems to amount to little more than trying to mimic rightwing rhetoric.
Industrial property bill has stringent measures to curb brand piracy

2 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Krishana Prasain

The draft of the long-awaited Industrial Property Rights Bill proposes sweeping reforms aimed at curbing the rampant copying of patents, trademarks, and other industrial property rights in Nepal. The bill introduces harsh penalties, including the revocation of production licences and hefty fines, for those found guilty of infringement. For years, opportunistic Nepali businesses have taken advantage of the brand value of internationally recognised companies.
Nepal’s gold jewellery demand sustains despite record prices

2 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Krishana Prasain

Nepal’s gold jewellery consumption dropped only three percent in 2024, despite record-breaking price hikes, according to a recent report. This modest decline has raised concerns that the demand is being propped up by an unofficial flow of the precious metal from India. The Gold Focus 2025 report, published last Thursday by the London-based consultancy Metals Focus, forecasts a sharper eight percent drop in jewellery consumption in 2025, largely due to soaring prices.
Bardibas is turning into transit hub for drug smuggling

3 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Santosh Singh

Once a quiet roadside stop along the East-West Highway, Bardibas in Mahottari has grown into a bustling town with modern amenities, thanks largely to the operation of the BP Highway, which links it directly to Kathmandu. As more people from the hills and plains settled there, building homes and businesses, Bardibas saw a rapid urban expansion. Alongside this development, the town has also emerged as a critical junction for drug trafficking in recent days.
Prime Minister’s Office asks Gandaki government to suspend ride-hailing regulation

3 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Deepak Pariyar

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Tuesday formally requested the Gandaki provincial government to temporarily suspend the implementation of its newly introduced ride-hailing regulation, as transport strikes triggered by the policy continue to disrupt daily life across the country.
Gandaki government awaits official letter before acting on ride-hailing regulations suspension

3 weeks ago | kathmandupost.com | Deepak Pariyar

National Despite federal government’s agreement with transport operators to halt ride-hailing rules, Gandaki says it will respond only after receiving official communication. bookmark Deepak PariyarDespite an agreement between the federal government and public transport entrepreneurs to suspend the controversial ride-hailing regulations, the Gandaki provincial government says it will respond only after receiving formal communication from the centre.