The Kathmandu Post goes offline after Kantipur Media Group building fire

The Kathmandu Post went offline after a fire broke out at Kantipur Media Group’s main building in Thapathali, Kathmandu. The fire damaged the servers that host the newspaper’s website, taking it down along with other digital platforms under KMG.

The incident happened during the ongoing Gen Z protests in Kathmandu. Witnesses reported heavy smoke from the building before firefighters arrived to control the blaze. Authorities are yet to confirm the exact cause of the fire.

Alongside the Kathmandu Post, other KMG outlets including Kantipur TV and Radio Kantipur faced technical disruptions. Many readers and viewers reported difficulties accessing news updates at a time when the protests are drawing nationwide attention.

KMG officials have not yet issued a detailed statement, but emergency teams are assessing the damage. It remains unclear how long the websites and broadcast services will remain affected.