Sanjeev Satgainya appointed as Editor, Features & Investigations for Kantipur Publications
Satgainya, who brings more than two decades of experience in Nepal’s English-language journalism to this position, will lead an independent team of senior reporters and investigative journalists in his new role.
Woman-police scuffle video goes viral: what really happened in Sunsari eviction?
Footage showing police holding a woman by the neck during a demolition drive raises questions over what led to the confrontation.
Seven bodies from September 9 fire remain unidentified as DNA profiling stalls
Authorities struggle to extract samples from severely burnt remains, delaying identification of the deceased.
Study finds pesticide traces in Kathmandu rice, 11 chemicals detected
Basmati rice shows higher contamination levels as banned pesticides continue to circulate, pointing to weak monitoring.
South Korea’s Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India’s Modi
The two countries are seeking to improve their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the aim of nearly doubling bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship
Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations.
Breaking silence in Newa beats
Through rap and spoken word, Ujjwala Maharjan reimagines Newa culture while confronting questions of gender and belonging.
In ‘Grand Rehearsal’, nothing goes to plan
The upcoming play uses satire to explore the chaos, comedy, and resilience of theatre artists on stage.
‘Dollar fare’ is why foreign tourists avoid Karnali and Sudurpashchim
The ‘alternative wave’ did not reach the remote areas because most residents are of the older generation who do not use social media.
Birgunj launches drive to demolish over 1,000 roadside structures
Local residents and traders protest sudden action as authorities enforce 25-metre road standard along key highway stretch.
In Sindhuli, cows are connected
Sensor-based monitoring of high-yield Holsteins is boosting milk output, cutting labour and transforming livelihoods in Kamalamai.
Rs100 tax rule aimed at curbing small-scale smuggling hits daily shoppers at Nepal-India border
Strict checks on goods valued above Rs100 at Nepal-India crossings draw anger and complaints in border districts.
Bajhang phone users battle patchy network
Users complain of weak connectivity, call drops, and one-way audio.
Six die in Kyiv shooting, hostage situation; police kill suspect
Shootings of this nature are extremely rare in Ukraine, whose cities face regular Russian airstrikes.
One in five Nepalis aged over 30 found hypertensive and obese
A nationwide screening of non-communicable diseases conducted in February-March shows around nine percent of the population in the age group is diabetic, and over three percent have renal diseases.
Trump accuses Iran of 'total violation' of ceasefire, threatens new attacks unless it takes deal
Iran, which has blocked off the strait to ships apart from its own since the United States and Israel attacked on February 28, announced on Friday it would reopen the strait.
EditorialUnited Nepali Congress is in everyone’s interest
The country has never needed a party with strong democratic credentials in the opposition more than it does today.
Nepal’s food system is under strain. Are we prepared to safeguard our future?
Nepal urgently needs a comprehensive, long-term strategy to safeguard its food security.
AI: Modern-day Prometheus or monster?
AI will constantly evolve due to its deep-learning capability. Someday, it may overcome its limits and outsmart humans. Such a phenomenon will inevitably change the whole terrain of our society.
Police to enter Nepal colleges to remove student union offices, banners
Move aims to dismantle political wings in educational institutions and replace them with student councils. Unions call it ‘undemocratic’.
Mhatre’s hamstring blow deepens Chennai’s IPL crisis
The 18-year-old has been the most prolific batter for five-time champions Chennai, who dropped to seventh place in the 10-team league after Saturday’s defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Doing away with exams, ushering in assessments
If exams fail to serve their very purpose, how should we actually assess learning?
Sindhupalchok steps up forest fire prevention with fire lines in over 30 community forests
District forest office accelerates preparedness as rising heat and wind increase wildfire risks; 82 hectares already gutted.
Birgunj begins demolition drive on encroached structures
Around 1,200 private buildings and 29 government structures fall within a 25-metre road widening plan from Gandak Chowk to Miteri Bridge.
Celebrating women-led enterprises at SHEpreneur Awards 2026
Hatti Hatti Nepal honours women-led ventures making a difference at the local level.
Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances
Most entrants self-navigate 21-km course as winning robot finishes in 50 minutes, beating human record time.
BP Highway blocked after rain washes away diversions in Kavre
Traffic halted since 11pm Saturday after multiple diversion points along the Katunje–Mangaltar stretch were swept away, with vehicles stranded at several locations.
Kathmandu police map 1,097 repeat offenders
Profile list covers people linked to gangs, theft and fraud, aiming to guide future investigations.
Dhami, Kakshapati win at Immortal Fighting Championship in India
Two Nepali fighters, Sangita Dhami and Kunjan Kakshapati, defeated Indian fighters Aarya Choudhary and Inzamam Ul Huck, respectively, in the inaugural edition of the tournament held in Bengaluru on Saturday night.
Nepal business delegation pitches ‘hydro-to-data’ vision in Washington meetings
The US Trade and Development Agency expressed interest in potentially supporting feasibility studies for such projects, according to the delegation.
Death toll in Salyan jeep crash rises to four
Victims include three who died on the spot; six among the injured in critical condition.
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
Tehran and Washington report movement in negotiations, but disputes over nuclear limits and control of the vital shipping lane continue as ceasefire deadline nears.
Fresh violence erupts in India’s Manipur, Nepali speaking community fearful
Around 60,000 Nepali speaking people in Manipur are living under constant fear and uncertainty.
FICTION: Sameer vs the system
In a crowded government office, a simple task spirals into frustration and breakdown.
‘Matka King’: Nagraj Manjule’s series falls into familiar traps
The series rests on a bravura performance by Vijay Varma, but the rest makes for a less-than-satisfactory streaming debut for Manjule.
Cabinet delay leaves key expressway section in limbo in Khokana
Proposal to shift toll plaza to Pharsidol awaits Cabinet decision as construction reaches 46.88 percent, Mahadevtar tunnel breakthrough targeted by mid-July.
Many local units seek to upgrade. Federal ministry launches process
The federal ministry will start the process as per the provision of revisiting existing set-up before every local elections.
Mountain students to suffer more as off Sundays pile on learning holidays
Federal directives on enrolment and teaching schedules clash with climatic, social and structural realities across Karnali and Madhesh, causing worries about incomplete courses and worse learning outcomes.
Nepal begin ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy with loss
The Indu Barma-led side lost to the USA by 44 runs at Gahanga Cricket Stadium in Rwanda on Saturday.
‘Gangster-like behaviour’: Traders clash with Butwal officials over pavement-clearing drive
Crackdown on encroachments triggers tensions as traders allege high-handed tactics and poor record-keeping of seized goods.
Despite surging costs, Everest still draws climbers as China’s north side stays shut
The Department of Tourism has issued Everest climbing permits to 360 individuals as of Friday, compared with 331 during the same period last year.
Santoshi Shrestha rebounds from defeat to break record, retain Kantipur Half-Marathon title
A month after her first domestic loss in years, Shrestha overcomes doubt and fatigue with a tactical run to reclaim her crown in record time.
Salyan surgeries halt forces patients to travel outward for care
Closure forces patients to travel as far as Dang, Nepalgunj or Surkhet to seek care—at heavy prices.
Sada family struggles to repatriate their son’s body from Malaysia
The Sadas say they do not know the name of the company where their son was working as a security guard.
Defiant message from Iran as vessels attempting to cross Hormuz report gunfire
Some merchant vessels received a radio message from Iran’s Navy that the vital energy chokepoint was shut again and no ships were allowed to pass through.
Arjun Kulung Rai wins his fourth 100-mile title at 6th Manjushree Trail Race
Rai won the 100 miler in the second, fourth and fifth editions. He finished the 165-km-long race around the Kathmandu Valley rim in the sixth edition at 26 hours 37 minutes 49 seconds.
EVENTS: April 18 to April 24, 2026
The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.
Trump says he has ‘good news’ on Iran as tankers cross Strait of Hormuz
Despite the progress on opening the strait, prospects remained unclear on a resumption of high-level US-Iran talks or any agreement over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, a key sticking point.
Rokaya and Shrestha win Kantipur Half Marathon titles
The 14th edition of the racing event drew a record turnout of around 4,000 participants across multiple categories.
Selective buying lifts market amid flat benchmark
Hotel sector gains 5.13 percent on seasonal optimism linked to New Year demand and two-day weekend impact.