Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war
The strikes raised questions about regional truce efforts, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian saying a ceasefire in Lebanon was an essential condition of his country’s agreement with the US.
Two brothers stabbed to death
Arguments over mistaken phone calls led to the deadly incident at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur.
Exploring illusion through art
‘Maya Art Exhibition 3’, featuring artists from Nepal, Japan, and France, starts on April 10.
‘Even a few minds changed is a revolution’
Filmmaker Samundra Bhatta on how literature and cinema together can reshape perspectives.
Mohammad Aadil Alam made a dramatic return to cricket. But he is struggling with form
Madhesh’s Alam was out for a duck against Gandaki in the Men’s PM Cup on Wednesday. It was his second duck in the tournament, where he has managed 61 runs in five games so far.
Rising fuel costs drive sharp fare hikes, threatening growth and household budgets
Diesel spikes over 30 percent in a month, driving up passenger and cargo tariffs and threatening growth, consumption and household budgets.
MBBS classes to commence at Shahid Dasharath Chand University of Health Sciences in Geta in new academic year
To facilitate clinical practice, the existing 50-bed Geta Hospital will be upgraded to a 300-bed teaching hospital.
Water crisis worsens for Jajarkot earthquake survivors
The earthquake in 2023 damaged 480 water projects across three districts of Karnali province. In Jajarkot alone, 145 drinking water projects were destroyed and 106 damaged.
Paralysis plagues Morang’s Sardar settlement
The Tharu village of Bataraitola is home to around 1,100 people, but over 50 including old and young suffer from severe mobility issues.
Nepal welcomes US–Iran ceasefire, urges peaceful resolution
MoFA calls the two-week truce a positive step towards de-escalation in West Asia.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah resets Nepal’s diplomatic posture in a single day
In a break from years of ad hoc diplomacy, Shah met 17 ambassadors jointly and briefed ministers on protocol, signalling a more deliberate, state-led foreign policy.
EditorialReform or collapse: The UML is running out of time to save itself
The UML’s continued denial of the sanctity of people’s verdict will put it in an existential crisis.
New President, old playbook. Democracy still on hold in Myanmar
The Myanmarese aspire for the return of multiparty democracy. But it remains a distant dream.
When the state goes silent, others write our story
Nepal is losing control over its narrative by allowing external sources to document its story.
What the US, Iran, Israel and Pakistan have said about the ceasefire
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the ceasefire between Iran and the United States on X, saying the two sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere.
Public transport fares rise sharply following fuel price hike
Passenger fares to rise by 16.71 percent, with cargo rates increasing by 21.68 percent on hilly routes and 15.75 percent in the Terai under the automatic pricing system.
Shyam Kumar missing for 19 years in Bahrain returns home disabled
Found unconscious and treated, he was brought back with embassy support; now bedridden, he faces financial hardship.
Nepse gains 45.12 points, turnover rises to Rs 8.31 billion
Index closes at 2,802.52 as market capitalisation increases to Rs 4.764 trillion.
Supreme Court asks three Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmakers why they should not be suspended
They have 15 days to furnish the written clarification.
Nepali embassy warns against travelling to Oman on visit visas for work
Oman has enforced a regulation since October 31, 2023, barring the conversion of tourist or visit visas into work permits after arrival.
Arrest warrants issued against Deuba couple in money laundering probe
Court order paves way for Red Notice as former PM and his wife remain abroad.
Bheri Babai diversion project civil works miss third deadline, only 57 percent complete
Contractor seeks another extension as delays pile up from design changes to material shortages.
Rato Machhindranath chariot construction gathers pace
Artisans from Patan work on the towering wooden structure ahead of the month-long festival.
French national found in Pashupatinath area handed over to immigration, says Nepal Police
Police say the individual had been living in Nepal for six years and left belongings at a hotel due to financial difficulties, urging the public not to spread unverified content.
Gold price surges amid global market shifts
Price rises Rs7,200 per tola to Rs299,000 as investors turn to safe-haven assets; silver also climbs.
Itahari Gold Cup returns as night event with foreign teams
Sixteenth edition set for April 13-20 with floodlit matches, prize pool and eight Nepali sides alongside two international teams.
Licence backlog persists despite 100-day delivery plan
Government aims to print and deliver millions of licences by mid-July, but delays and system issues continue to slow progress.
Constitution amendment task force holds first meeting today
Panel begins work on amendment discussion paper; Congress and other parties yet to name members.
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
Markets tumble as tentative US-Iran ceasefire raises hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening, but risks persist amid continued regional attacks.
Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy ‘whole civilisation’
Deal, mediated by Shehbaz Sharif, hinges on reopening of Strait of Hormuz as fighting continues in interim.
Nepali woman left for a caregiving job in Israel. She ended up in Palestine
28-year-old Tanahun resident wants to return but her employer won’t release her.
Today’s weather: April 8, 2026
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.
A tender story that tries too hard to break your heart
In ‘A Letter to My Youth’, a bond between a caretaker and a boy, reveals a fragile path towards emotional healing.
With changing seasons, your skincare needs an update
From winter dryness to monsoon humidity, learn what your skin needs each season.
Everyday AI: Neeti Shrestha
Shrestha is an illustrator, author and graphic designer based in Kathmandu.
Can the Rhinos repeat another miraculous comeback in League 2?
With Nepal once more near the bottom of the ICC CWC League 2 table, the Rhinos must replicate the 2023 miracle run to keep maiden Cricket World Cup qualification hopes alive.
KMG quits media society over legal challenge to government’s private media ad ban
The government issued a circular directing that public notices be published or broadcast only through state-owned media.
Government reinforces 2015 fees guidelines for private schools
Education ministry says admission charge payable only once.
In a historic shift, PM to meet foreign envoys together
In the past, newly appointed prime ministers met envoys individually, a practice criticised by intellectuals and the public.
Rautahat fears worse monsoon as India strengthens 50-year-old dam
The 5-km Bairgania Ring Dam stretching from Bagmati in the east to Banjaraha in the west, stands nearly 15 feet high.
Nepal’s position on China won’t change, foreign minister assures envoy
Ambassador Zhang also assures Beijing’s full support to new government, appreciates consistent stance.
EditorialTrolled, threatened, silenced
The state needs to protect citizens who dare to think differently, in physcial and digital spaces.
When power swells, does dissent shrink?
The media landscape has become a digital colosseum where trolls drown out nuanced critique.
Fast governance sells. But what is the cost?
Expectations are high for the Balen government. But that is no excuse to bypass rules to get over the line.
Halved fuel taxes won’t benefit consumers but will trim NOC losses
Move aims to stabilise supply and settle dues with Indian Oil, but consumers are unlikely to see relief.
Rabies vaccine shortage hits Bagmati province
Public hospitals out of stock. Patients forced to pay high costs at private pharmacies.
Nepal Police bureau dismisses trekker poisoning claims as issue makes global headlines
The clarification comes amid growing scrutiny of alleged irregularities in Nepal’s lucrative mountain rescue sector, particularly in the Everest region — a key hub for high-value trekking and climbing expeditions.
Cabinet appoints Bhatta planning commission vice-chair, makes other decisions
The government could impose odd and even number rules for vehicles if the fuel price continues to soar.
Nepse slips marginally as turnover declines
Index falls 2.71 points to 2,757.40. Market capitalisation drops by Rs 5 billion
Women farmers: The heartbeat of Nepal’s food systems
Celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers means investing in women’s leadership and ensuring that policies and markets reflect their central role.