Karnali's yarsagumba season set for late May, but yields are thinning and risks rising
As the season approaches, thousands of villagers are busy gathering essential supplies, primarily 'satu' (roasted flour), ghee, and heavy woollen clothing, as they prepare to spend over a month in the high-altitude wilderness.
Public hospital OPDs stay shut on Sundays despite ministry order
Patients from remote areas say staying in Kathmandu for days to see doctors at state hospitals makes treatment more expensive than private treatment.
Landless squatters and powerless local units caught in federal eviction push
Federal directive to relocate squatters raises concerns over municipal capacity amid legal and financial constraints.
President Paudel returns constitutional council-related ordinance for reconsideration
A similar ordinance recommended by a previous government led by Sushila Karki had also been returned by the Office of the President in the past.
Kartik comeback brightens Chennai’s youth push in IPL
Chennai’s management has also helped Kartik cope with the pressure of his price tag by encouraging him to spend time with former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and mental-skills coach David Reid.
National sugarcane research programme hit by severe manpower shortage
Shortage of staff, including chief scientist and technical officers, disrupts core research functions.
Nine killed after massive fire at four-storey building in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar
The fire broke out on the second floor of the building at around 4 am, after which 14 fire engines were dispatched to the scene.
How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races
The lack of competitive races means that control of the US House of Representatives will likely be determined in November's midterm election by fewer than 10 percent of Americans.
Tiger found dead in Chitwan National Park
Officials suspect the two-year-old male cub was killed in an attack by another tiger after separating from its mother.
Nepal tops South Asia in press freedom index, but risks grow at home
Strong global ranking masks rising attacks, legal pressure and economic fragility in the media sector.
Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
With both sides outwardly confident they hold the upper hand and their positions far apart, there is no obvious off-ramp in sight, even as Iran submitted a fresh proposal to restart negotiations.
Landslide blocks Kanti Lokpath, traffic halted on both sides
Road shut since 5am after landslides in Makawanpur and Lalitpur, clearance work underway.
Hundreds of Nepalis still trapped in Cambodian scam compounds despite crackdown
Embassy moves to repatriate 277 individuals as victims recount coercion, abuse and trafficking networks.
Trump says US could restart Iran strikes ‘if they misbehave’
Trump said Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon and rejected Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable, while Iran signalled it is open to diplomacy if Washington shifts its approach.
Yuki Angdembe wins by submission at Matrif Fight Night-18
Angdembe, who goes by the nickname ‘The Gurkha’, defeated Indian fan-favourite Mandeep Prajapati ‘Baaghi’ by submission in the first round.
Nepal-India meet takes up measures to minimise flood hazard from Koshi, Gandak projects
The Indian side is preparing a detailed project report of the Gandak project for carrying out more operational works.
Living abroad and the unspoken strain on family ties
As young Nepalis move abroad, demanding routines and cultural shifts are weakening emotional ties with parents back home.
FICTION: Befriending a barber
A hesitant friendship deepens over tea and small talk, eventually pushing Pun Dai to a life defined by risk and quiet rebellion.
Police, Rukum West win tenth ‘PM Cup: NVA Women & Men Volleyball League’
Police won their fourth consecutive title in the women’s category while Rukum West clinched their maiden title in the men’s category.
A 59-member Tharu joint family splits to form a new settlement in Bardiya
Rare joint household splits by mutual consent, yet preserves tradition of shared labour as members build a new settlement together amid changing rural realities.
New Nepal government strikes down most major appointments made prior to March 26
Mass dismissal creates leadership vacuum in universities, health institutions and state agencies, government yet to clarify fresh appointments.
Nepal’s Foreign Policy: principles, practice and priorities
Constructs such as ‘buffer state’ or ‘vibrant bridge’ have limited utility beyond seminar rooms.
Why Nepal needs economic reconstruction
The country must stop treating agriculture, industry, energy and IT as competing silos.
Nepal has cooking gas, but no cylinders as half-fill keeps them at homes
Producers warn of idle gas stock and safety risks as consumers hoard cylinders and illegal refilling rises amid ongoing supply uncertainty.
Squatter evictions in Kathmandu strike fear among riverside dwellers in Jhapa
Municipal records show over 6,000 landless residents in Damak as authorities seek updated data on informal settlements.
Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
Speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential diplomacy, the senior Iranian official said Tehran believed its latest proposal to shelve nuclear talks for a later stage was a significant shift aimed at facilitating an agreement.
At least 11 dead in western Mexico after bus careens off highway
In February 2025, more than 40 people were killed in southern Mexico when a bus travelling to Tabasco from the tourist city of Cancun hit a trailer truck and caught fire.
One-way concreting completed on the eastern Daunne section of Mahendra Highway
Traffic expected to resume on stretch within two weeks as expansion nears completion.
Paid rent one day, slept in a garage the next
Tenants evicted a day after paying rent as Dhobi Khola settlement faces demolition.
Tatopani border point shut for four days, fruits rot in stranded containers
A road collapse into the Bhote Koshi River has halted traffic along the Araniko Highway, leaving dozens of freight containers stuck in Khasa.
Nobel laureate Mohammadi in Iran hospital after ‘cardiac crisis’, foundation says
Mohammadi, in her 50s, won the prize while in prison for her campaign to advance women’s rights and abolish the death penalty in Iran.
Gor concludes Nepal visit, calls it “highly productive”
US envoy holds high-level meetings, discusses reforms and business ties.
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
On Thursday, Trump said “probably” when asked whether he would consider pulling US troops out of Italy and Spain.
Eighty six explosives found buried inside police office premises in Salyan
Explosives and related materials recovered in a corroded condition during construction work.
Lumbini master plan remains unfinished after 48 years
Stakeholders say legal hurdles, political interference, weak coordination slow efforts to develop Buddha’s birthplace into a global spiritual hub.
Trump says Iran war ‘terminated,’ as war powers deadline arrives
On Friday, Iranian state news agency IRNA said Tehran had sent its latest proposal for negotiations with the US to Pakistani mediators. Trump swiftly rejected it.
NEPSE falls nearly 2 percent amid profit booking, political uncertainty
Rs80 billion wiped off investor wealth as weak turnover reflects cautious sentiment.
The week in seven photos
Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.
How Paleti’s intimate gatherings have been documenting and sustaining modern Nepali music
Paleti’s intimate gatherings honour forgotten voices, revive classics and connect generations through songs and poetry.
Exploring AI through art and spirituality
The multi-sensory exhibition at Artudio combines sound, image, and live elements to build a space for reflection.
Where history breathes like fiction
In ‘Itha’, Keshav Dahal moves between fact and imagination to bring ancient kingdoms and women’s struggles to life.
EVENTS: May 2 to May 8, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
NEPSE this week
Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.
More than 1.2 million landless remain without secure land or shelter in Nepal
Thousands displaced as authorities clear settlements despite constitutional guarantees.
One in five children under 5 suffers from moderate acute malnutrition, ongoing survey data suggest
An ongoing ‘national nutrition assessment campaign’ covering all 753 local units aims to map child nutrition status and guide interventions.
China leads, US follows—Everest emerges as frontier for high-altitude drone tech
After China’s high-altitude drone breakthrough, a US firm enters the fray with cargo drones and a climbing robot.
Tracing illicit wealth stashed abroad is easier said than done
Task difficult, but not impossible with diplomacy and strong coordination, says CIB ex-chief Malla.
US official calls for better business climate in meetings with Nepal ministers
Sergio Gor met foreign and finance ministers Friday, will see RSP chief Lamichhane on Saturday.
Could 2026 be Airee’s defining year?
Dipendra Singh Airee, one of the world’s finest all-rounders, begins 2026 in record-breaking form, signalling a potential career-defining season across formats.
Suspension bridges lie unused in Dhankuta, travellers stop only for photos
Dozens of once vital bridges have become obsolete, left to rust without maintenance.