https://kathmandupost.com/The Kathmandu Post : Find the latest breaking news from Nepal, opinion and analysis on Nepali politics, business, culture and arts, sports, movies, food and travel, books, education, auto and more at kathmandupost.comhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/supreme-court-issues-interim-order-staying-government-move-to-scrap-civil-service-trade-unionsThe order effectively prevents the immediate implementation of the government’s move to dissolve civil service trade unions until further proceedings in the case.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/11/nepal-receives-rs7-billion-in-remittances-dailyStronger dollar, shift to Western labour markets and growing use of formal digital channels help Nepal post a record Rs209.75 billion in monthly remittance earnings.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/11/two-test-positive-as-evacuation-of-virus-hit-cruise-ship-nears-completionThree people have died since the start of the outbreak - ​a Dutch couple and a German national.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/11/is-the-un-irrelevantThe world body has failed in its core task but needs to be strengthened to address global challenges.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/government-unveils-plans-to-boost-it-exports-and-digital-economyPolicies and programmes for 2026-27 prioritises AI, remote work, digital infrastructure and technology-driven growth.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/president-paudel-presents-government-s-policies-and-programmes-1778500826The policy document for fiscal year 2026-27 focuses on jobs, technology, investment, governance reform and social protection.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/tuin-khola-landslide-threat-persists-as-monsoon-nearsDelayed mitigation efforts continue to endanger traffic along the Narayanghat-Mugling road. Prolonged closures also disrupt travel and supplies to Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/un-experts-urge-nepal-to-halt-forced-evictions-in-kathmandu-corridorsRights experts express concern over displacement, short notice periods and reported deaths during the demolition drive.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/11/shah-s-outfit-flip-sparks-social-media-buzz-amid-political-scrutinyA sudden switch from black to white attire on Saturday goes viral, drawing attention amid recent policy controversies and debates over the Prime Minister’s governance style.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/11/what-the-prime-minister-s-asset-disclosure-tells-us-about-nepal-s-quietly-growing-influencer-economyCreators in Nepal pulled in Rs 3.53 billion from digital platforms last fiscal year, and the current year is already on track to surpass it.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/earthquake-survivors-in-western-nepal-still-stuck-in-temporary-shelters-after-two-and-a-half-yearsDelays in reconstruction, disputes over beneficiary lists and bureaucratic deadlock have left thousands of families facing a third monsoon in makeshift huts.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/11/trump-and-china-s-xi-set-for-talks-spanning-iran-nuclear-trade-and-aiTrump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday, ahead of talks set to take place Thursday and Friday. It will be his first trip to China since 2017.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/11/nepal-sports-ministry-warns-nsc-over-inaction-on-complaints-against-cricket-bodyThe Ministry of Youth and Sports issued a final warning to National Sports Council, citing failure to act on anti-graft body’s directives related to Cricket Association of Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/ctevt-shake-up-career-official-dismissed-political-appointee-stays A government decision removes a senior bureaucrat, but leaves a political appointee untouched, prompting questions over consistency.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/11/thailand-s-former-pm-thaksin-freed-from-prisonThe former Thai premier was released on parole after serving part of a reduced prison sentence, returning to a political landscape where his family’s influence and party dominance have weakened.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/turkish-airlines-plane-evacuated-after-tyre-bursts-on-landing-in-kathmanduAll flights at Tribhuvan International Airport were suspended after the aircraft caught fire in its right main landing gear following landing. Two passengers sustained minor injuries.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/11/a-printmaker-s-tribute-to-bhagwan-bahalInspired by festivals and Newa Buddhist heritage, Samjhana Rajbhandari transforms nostalgia into woodcut prints at Gallery 108.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/11/the-nepali-racer-chasing-adrenaline-in-thailand-s-gymkhana-circuitSupported by her family and racing team, Brisha Shrestha hopes her journey will encourage more women in Nepal to enter motorsport.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/11/west-asia-conflict-could-reverse-nepal-s-human-development-gains-undpReport warns prolonged West Asia conflict may deepen poverty, disrupt remittance flows, raise food and fertiliser costs, and slow Nepal’s economic growth.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/11/two-decades-since-peace-accord-wartime-ieds-still-haunt-villagersChildren are particularly vulnerable as they might come in contact with abandoned explosives.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/11/upper-house-parties-mull-rejecting-key-ordinancesOpposition parties are united against at least two ordinances related to the Constitutional Council and dismissal of public officials.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/10/soaring-fuel-prices-drive-motorists-to-adopt-evsAs conflict in West Asia drives up petrol and diesel prices, those who depend on two-wheelers and public transport are bearing the heaviest burden — but the switch to electric remains out of reach for most.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/05/10/pm-s-policy-of-not-meeting-foreign-officials-needs-more-nuancePrime Minister Shah need not meet every foreign official. But a blanket refusal may not be a wise policy.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/10/election-victory-or-mandateWhether the RSP will govern as if it has won an electoral victory or received a mandate remains to be seen.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/05/10/goal-should-be-to-depoliticise-employee-selection-processUmesh Mainali, who chaired the Public Service Commission, says the Balendra Shah government’s ordinance-driven purge is legally risky, institutionally damaging, and likely to backfire.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/10/as-displaced-families-languish-in-banepa-holding-centre-children-watch-the-school-year-pass-them-byAs authorities conduct verification and resettlement screening, dozens of displaced children remain stranded in a temporary holding centre away from their classrooms.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/10/vehicles-reach-dumling-on-darchula-tinkar-road-section-of-mahakali-corridorThe 12-kilometre track opened by the army is expected to improve access to transport, health care, education and essential supplies in the remote Byans region.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/05/10/passengers-begin-evacuating-from-cruise-ship-hit-by-hantavirusThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended a ​42-day quarantine for all passengers from the boat from Sunday.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/10/putin-says-he-thinks-russia-ukraine-war-is-coming-to-an-endThe Kremlin has said peace talks brokered by US ​President Donald Trump’s administration were on pause.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/05/10/flash-floods-tear-through-salyan-villages-damaging-roads-water-systems-and-farmsTorrential rain swelled rivers and streams in Salyan district, washing away infrastructure, cutting off transport links and disrupting water supplies for hundreds of families.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/05/10/bridge-ends-years-of-deadly-river-crossings-for-chepang-villagesIn the hills of Chitwan, residents say the new crossing over the Kayar River could transform daily life in communities long cut off during the monsoon.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/10/cruise-ship-hit-by-hantavirus-outbreak-arrives-in-tenerifeThe passengers, none of whom has displayed signs of infection, will be tested by Spanish health authorities to ensure they remain asymptomatic and then transported to land in small boats.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/05/10/crowds-flock-to-kamalpokhari-on-weekendVisitors gather in large numbers as seasonal blooms draw people to the popular site.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/10/twelve-pakistani-police-officers-killed-in-car-bombing-and-shootoutImages after the attack on Saturday showed the structure had been reduced to rubble, with bricks, ​charred wreckage, and mangled vehicles scattered around the area.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/10/vermicompost-gains-ground-as-farmers-seek-alternative-to-chemical-fertilisersFarmers in Palpa say worm-based manure has improved crop yields and reduced plant diseases, while local producers are expanding output to meet rising demand.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/10/weak-private-investment-deepens-pressure-on-nepal-s-revenue-and-public-debtAs the government prepares next fiscal year’s policy agenda and budget, economists and business leaders say restoring investor confidence will be critical to reviving private sector investment and easing dependence on public borrowing.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/10/us-iran-no-closer-to-ending-war-as-qatari-tanker-sails-toward-strait-of-hormuzWashington awaits Tehran’s response to a ceasefire proposal as fresh clashes around the Strait of Hormuz raise fears over global energy security.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/05/10/nepal-s-42-year-presence-in-south-asian-football-under-threat-as-dispute-deepensNepal women’s team, a six-time runner-up, could miss the SAFF Championship for the first time amid the ANFA-NSC dispute, putting the country’s four-decade-long uninterrupted South Asian football legacy under threat.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/10/budget-friendly-neighbourhoods-for-nepali-students-in-magdeburgFrom campus district to quiet suburbs, a guide to student living in this central German city.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/10/academicians-wanted-loosening-of-government-control-of-universities-yet-the-prime-minister-s-grip-has-only-tightenedSasmit Pokharel says the prime minister and the education minister will be removed from the positions of chancellor and co-chancellor in the second phase of reforms.