Home Minister Gurung claims deception in Phewa Lake land lease. Landowner disputes claim
Authorities say structures linked to Gurung fall within a protected zone, while he claims he was misled about the land’s location and plans to seek legal remedy.
Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism
Earlier administrations issued simple Easter greetings, but critics say this time officials blurred the line between faith and policy, invoking religion to justify the war and guide military conduct.
EditorialRestoring Phewa
The Shah government’s contribution to saving the lake will be remembered for a long time.
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Woven with purpose
Aama’s Creation started as a solution for a baby’s sensitive skin during lockdown and has now become a growing network of women-led production, grounded in inherited knowledge.
‘Sandhikaal’ traces roots of Nepal’s democratic awakening
Lokranjan Parajuli’s new book explores the social and cultural forces behind the fall of the Rana regime.
RSP’s rise clouds future of mid-level reformers in old parties
But analysts say capable reform-minded leaders can still rise if they adapt.
Finland-based Nepali woman harassed online over name mix-up
Sangam Bista was linked to a sexual assault case in the US and flooded with abuse on social media.
Costly cultural weddings drive some couples to tie the knot in court
Once seen as a quiet alternative, court marriages are becoming first choice—driven by cost, convenience and changing ideas about what marriage should be.
EV demand in Nepal is growing but so is cost
Rising fuel prices and supply uncertainty drive surge in bookings, while higher freight costs and dollar strength push EV prices up.
Mother of two returns from Kuwait in casket
33-year-old Yamuna Sunar had gone to the Gulf kingdom to give her daughters a better future.
A tricky social media polarisation is emerging in Nepal. How will the government handle it?
For a government benefiting from digital populism, navigating social media challenges will be tough.
The burden of coping with the fuel hike will largely fall on the middle and lower-middle classes
When you consider that nearly 25 percent of our GDP is under direct threat from sectoral disruptions, the scale of the crisis becomes clear.
Bound together to be torn apart
There was a time when wars were distant spectacles--names in newspapers, maps in atlases, and stories carried by travellers.
Oli and Lekhak to remain in custody for five more days
Police secure extended custody to continue probe into Gen Z protests as investigation progresses.
Government recommends Narayan Kandel as attorney general
Former counsel to RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane brings legal and human rights experience to the role.
Dry landslide blocks Yasok–Uttare road in Panchthar
Transport halted after debris buries 15-metre stretch; reopening may take three days.
Government announces two-day weekend amid fuel crisis
Offices to operate from 9 am to 5 pm as Cabinet moves to ease pressure from petroleum supply disruptions.
Nepse plunges 105.50 points as all sub-indices decline
Only seven firms post gains while 261 decline in a broad market slump.
AI is rewiring the world’s most prolific film industry
Indian studios are using AI to cut costs, speed up production and dub films into multiple languages. With fewer union constraints than Hollywood, the industry is moving fast, raising questions about creativity and audience acceptance.
Police detain Shanker Group vice-chair Sulav Agrawal
Investigation linked to Deepak Bhatta expands to one of Nepal’s largest conglomerates, raising questions over financial transactions, political access and regulatory influence.
DP Aryal elected Speaker unopposed
First non-communist Speaker in 18 years takes office as parties turn to deputy Speaker race.
Bheri bridge project stalls for years, leaving key highway link incomplete
Failed contracts and rejected bids keep Rukum West–Jajarkot connection stranded as locals rely on suspension bridge.
Fire destroys 22 houses and sheds in western Nepal, causes Rs9.35 million loss
Blaze in Pyuthan village kills livestock and destroys property before being contained by security forces and locals.
US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, US officials say
The airman was the second member of a two-person crew of an F-15 that Iran said on Friday was brought down by its air defences.
Money laundering probe pulls Nepal’s Shanker Group into spotlight
Investigators are examining ties between the conglomerate and businessman Deepak Bhatta, raising questions over political access and transactions spanning billions of rupees.
Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as search continues for missing US airman
Trump’s messaging has veered between hinting at diplomatic progress and making threats to bomb the Islamic Republic “back to the Stone Ages.”
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Four films that defined NIFF’s opening days
Celebrating world cinema, the 9th Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is presenting 88 films and documentaries from 40 countries.
Could Arjun Kumal be the next big thing in Nepali cricket?
Kumal, perhaps the most consistent Nepali batter of late, smashed a century on Saturday and became the fastest to reach 1,000 runs in the tournament. He now awaits a senior national team debut.
Ruling RSP is weighing which party will get its woman parliamentarian elected deputy Speaker
Aryal was uncontested for Speaker but there are several opposition parties staking their claim to the crucial House role.
Manpower agencies charging over Rs10,000 as service fee come under scrutiny
The provision—popularly known as the ‘free visa, free ticket’ policy—applies to Nepali workers heading to major labour destinations.
Loan sharking rampant in Rautahat, over 7,000 victims file complaints against moneylenders
Victims recount tales of financial ruin and legal harassment at the hands of a local trader, as they struggle for justice despite government intervention.
Iran war and soaring fuel prices hit travel and tourism in Nepal hard
West Asia conflict drives record jet fuel prices, doubling ticket costs and triggering cancellations during peak tourist season.
Police, machines deployed to reclaim Phewa Lake territory
On Saturday morning those living by the lake woke up to the clatter of excavators deployed to remove structures built on lake land.
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make a deal, as hunt goes on for missing US pilot
The war has killed thousands, sparked an energy crisis and threatened lasting damage to the world economy.
Youngsters, blame game, fashion: Highlights from the new Parliament’s opening
It is a remarkable transition from the usual old bunch to a premier aged just 35.
Leapfrogging to satellite internet can transform Nepal’s digital landscape
Policy inertia is denying a child in Mugu the same digital access as the one in Kathmandu.
Balen won big. Now, what kind of power will he be?
It’s now crucial to ask what power doctrine emerges during his tenure.
As part of government restructuring, foreign ministry wants three key departments under it
The responsibilities concerning foreign employment, foreign trade and foreign aid are currently being handled by other ministries.
Elderly parents lose their pillar as son dies in Kuwait
After 22 years of foreign employment, Khushiram Chaudhary planned to return to Dang to care for his ailing parents, only to return home in a coffin.
Two dead in Lamjung jeep accident
A passenger jeep heading from Besisahar to Chhinkhola plunged 40–50 metres off a winding uphill road on Saturday afternoon, police say.
Six Nepalis injured in UAE discharged, one recovering
Seven Nepalese nationals were injured by falling debris in Abu Dhabi’s Al-Ajban area after UAE air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles.
Eight dead after earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Friday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. Earthquakes in the country are the most deadly, killing about 560 people on average each year.
195 individuals arrested from various parts of Kathmandu
Police made the arrests as part of an overnight search operation on Friday.
Illegal structures on Phewa lakeside torn down
Pokhara metropolis begins demolition on Saturday following PM Shah’s directive. The apex court ruled on lake conservation seven years ago.
Sagar Lamsal ‘Bale’ arrested
Police detained the artist after a woman accused him of rape on social media.
The week in five photos
Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
EVENTS: April 4 to April 10, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
A village fading into silence
In ‘Torkin’, the rhythms of a Mustang village reveal the beauty and fragility of life in the Himalayas.