‘JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs Rubio
The pair, widely viewed as potential successors to Trump, have been thrust into still-developing negotiations to end the war at a moment when the Republican Party is already weighing its post-Trump future.
Court allows seven-day remand of ex-minister Khadka in money laundering probe
Kathmandu District Court grants police custody for further investigation after arrest linked to burnt cash recovered during September protests.
Government plans burn wards in all provincial hospitals
Experts welcome decision, but stress sustained funding, trained manpower and strong political commitment.
Supreme Court full bench to hear petitions on revision of Lamichhane cases
Division bench refers writs challenging the dropping of organised crime and money laundering charges to a three-member bench, citing need for deeper legal scrutiny.
Court remands Oli, Lekhak to five days in custody
Former prime minister and ex-home minister face investigation over deaths during Gen Z protests.
Nepse plunges 71.05 points as all sectors post losses
Turnover exceeds Rs15 billion, with 255 stocks declining.
NCP picks coordinator Dahal as parliamentary party leader
As parliamentary party leader, Dahal will now appoint the deputy leader and the chief whip.
Kohli’s one-format focus fuels strong IPL start
The 37-year-old retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India’s 2024 World Cup triumph and brought the curtain down on his 123-test career last year.
Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region
The war, launched on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has spread across the Middle East, killing thousands and hitting the world economy.
Economic reform tops agenda as new government sets ambitious growth targets
Finance Minister Wagle outlines policy overhaul, pledges institutional reforms and accelerated growth amid fiscal challenges.
Kantipur Media Group appoints Anup Kaphle as Group Editorial Director
In the new role, Kaphle will oversee editorial operations across all of Kantipur’s flagship properties — Kantipur Daily, The Kathmandu Post, Kantipur Television, and Kantipur FM Radio.
Gold price rises by Rs5,000 per tola
Silver also gains Rs50 as precious metal prices trend upward in local market.
Ex-minister Lekhak produced before Kathmandu District Court
Former home minister presented before court for remand hearing in Gen Z protest crackdown case.
Economic reform tops agenda as new government sets ambitious growth targets
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle outlines policy overhaul, pledges institutional reforms and accelerated growth amid fiscal challenges.
One month into Iran war, only hard choices for Trump
The central question now, say analysts, is whether Trump is ready to wind down or ramp up what critics have called a war of choice, one that has ignited the worst global energy supply shock in history and spread far beyond the region.
Government unveils ambitious 100-point roadmap for effective governance
The Shah administration has announced it will abolish party-affiliated student organisations in the academic sector and strictly enforce the provision requiring private hospitals to allocate 10 percent of their beds free of charge to needy patients.
CIB arrests ex-minister Khadka in money laundering probe
Arrest follows request from the Department of Money Laundering Investigation and forensic confirmation of burnt banknote fragments linked to September 9 arson.
Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region
Israel expands strikes across Iran and Lebanon amid fears of wider regional war and energy disruption.
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FICTION: A gentleman decides to be a barber
Shaken by self-doubt and a chance encounter, a quiet man begins to find purpose in an unlikely profession.
How beneficial are micro-workouts?
Such exercises are seen as an entry point or a supportive tool within a broader fitness lifestyle.
‘Sholay’ director Ramesh Sippy, Rajesh Hamal to discuss cinema at NIFF
The two screen legends will discuss their journeys and the evolving landscape of Nepali and Bollywood films on the second day of the Festival.
What procedures do FIFA and AFC follow before suspending a member association?
With Nepali football at a standstill following NSC’s suspension of ANFA, the threat of a FIFA suspension looms large. But how do international bodies actually decide when to act?
Cardamom exports surge 62.5 percent, set to hit record
Rising prices, expanded cultivation and strong demand from India push Nepal’s large cardamom exports toward a historic Rs11 billion.
As government arrests Oli, UML vows nationwide protests
After the former prime minister, and ex-home minister Lekhak, were caught early Saturday morning, party cadres hit the streets.
UML seeks to build joint front against Oli, Lekhak arrests
Both Congress camps hold meetings to discuss the scenario following leaders’ arrests. Cadres alerted to brace up for ‘any situation’.
Why police acted selectively against politicians, sparing security officials
Government spokesperson says the administration is following a ‘procedural’ path, while security experts view the selective arrests as a strategic move to maintain police morale.
As Karki panel faces criticism, experts seek the release of NHRC’s report
Those in the rights body study say they hold people on both days of Gen Z protest accountable, unlike Karki probe.
Legality of Oli, Lekhak arrests comes into question
Legal experts decry the use of ‘urgent warrant of arrest’, saying it amounts to an executive overreach.
Making history, writing history
If the new government wants to create an exemplary history, it must embrace plurality.
Six months on
Will new political actors reshape the system they have entered, or be reshaped by it?
What Nepal’s first rocket teaches us
Nepal has no legislative framework for launch licensing, payload liability, or orbital slot registration.
Congress accuses government of ‘selective’ implementation of probe report
The main opposition warns that the Balendra Shah-led administration’s “prejudiced” actions could push the country towards renewed conflict and instability.
Former PM Oli hospitalised for tests, ex-home minister Lekhak in custody
Medical professionals at TUTH said the UML chair is being monitored by a specialist team of cardiologists and nephrologists.
Arrest of top leaders could trigger conflict, warns former President Bhandari
She called on the Balendra Shah government to exercise restraint.
UML hits the streets demanding party chair Oli’s release
Protests erupt across Kathmandu following the arrest of former prime minister Oli over the alleged suppression of the Gen Z movement.
Pakistan to host talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt amid Iran war diplomacy
The four countries’ foreign ministers will hold “in-depth discussions on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region” during the two-day talks.
UML leader Malla arrested on rape charges
A woman had filed a complaint against the former lawmaker, who had been on the run since mid-February.
UML demands release of Oli, Lekhak, calls arrests ‘political vendetta’
Party seeks judicial probe led by sitting Supreme Court justice; plans protests and legal challenge.
At Cebu Fiesta, a slice of authentic Filipino taste
From hearty chicken adobo to refreshing halo-halo, Cebu Fiesta Kitchen introduces Kathmandu to the rich, lesser-known flavours of Filipino cuisine.
Yemen’s Houthis confirm launching attack on Israel for first time in current war
Iran’s Shi'ite allies in Lebanon and Iraq have already joined the war in the region triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Tehran four weeks ago.
EVENTS: March 28 to April 3, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
When too many ideas dilute a powerful story
Kiran Desai’s latest novel explores feminism and diaspora, but ambition often overwhelms its storytelling.
Legal steps ahead following arrest of Oli and Lekhak
Police detained the two leaders from Bhaktapur on Saturday morning over deaths during the September Gen Z protests. Court to decide on arrest warrant on Sunday.
The week in nine photos
Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
Physical and Urban Development for this infrastructure expert
Sunil Lamsal, newly appointed minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport and Urban Development, faces the daunting task of addressing a host of long-standing irregularities.
Sobita Gautam looks to tackle piling legal backlog
As the new minister for law, justice and parliamentary affairs, Gautam faces a formidable task: reforming a legal system bogged down by contradictions, delays and long-standing political disputes.
Looking after the welfare of the most vulnerable
The Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen’s biggest challenge lies in turning policies into action and strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems.
Facing a daunting task of revamping health sector
Newly appointed Minister for Health and Population, Mehta faces a formidable challenge: overhauling a health system weighed down by funding shortages, administrative inefficiencies, and persistent governance problems.
An ex-journalist trying to restore trust in civil service
Nepal’s new minister for federal affairs and general administration, Rawal, faces a daunting task: restoring public trust in a bureaucracy widely viewed as inefficient, politicised, and out of touch with citizens’ needs.