Kathamndu post RSShttps://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.comEVENTS: April 4 to April 10, 2026https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/04/events-april-4-to-april-10-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.A village fading into silencehttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/04/a-village-fading-into-silenceIn ‘Torkin’, the rhythms of a Mustang village reveal the beauty and fragility of life in the Himalayas.Santoo and Arika feted as ‘best of the best’ at 20th NNIPA Sports Awardhttps://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/04/santoo-and-arika-feted-as-best-of-the-best-at-20th-nnipa-sports-awardThe recipients of different awards were selected based on their performance in the Nepali Year 2081BS (mid-April 2024 to mid-April 2025).West Asia conflict drives up Nepal’s trade costs, fuels inflation fearshttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/04/west-asia-conflict-drives-up-nepal-s-trade-costs-fuels-inflation-fearsFreight, fuel and insurance surge as import-dependent economy braces for 50 percent price rise across goods.Balendra Shah renewed curiosity for Badimalika. But will he make it easily accessible? https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/balendra-shah-renewed-curiosity-for-badimalika-but-will-he-make-it-easily-accessibleBadimalika and Ramaroshan drew Balendra Shah’s attention as he toured Nepal’s far-west for election campaign.Flight disruptions slow repatriation of 38 Nepali bodies from Gulfhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/flight-disruptions-slow-repatriation-of-38-nepali-bodies-from-gulfNine bodies were brought Wednesday, and special flights on Friday and Sunday will bring more.I just wanted to make a damn good movie: Ramesh Sippy on ‘Sholay’https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/04/04/i-just-wanted-to-make-a-damn-good-movie-ramesh-sippy-on-sholayFifty years after the blockbuster, Bollywood’s veteran director reflects on timeless storytelling, Nepali cinema, censorship, and debunks a popular cinema myth. Aryal led RSP in Lamichhane’s absence. Now he’ll run the Househttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/aryal-led-rsp-in-lamichhane-s-absence-now-he-ll-run-the-houseElected unopposed, Aryal will take the oath of office as Speaker from President tomorrow.What home minister Sudan Gurung’s first week in office looked likehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/new-home-minister-s-unconventional-approach-to-governance-raises-eyebrowsHis early actions drew both praise and scrutiny as he appeared to be intervening in policing and administrative decisions.Diesel-run public vehicles are driving Kathmandu’s air pollutionhttps://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/04/03/diesel-run-public-vehicles-are-driving-kathmandu-s-air-pollutionOver 75 percent diesel vehicles have failed emission tests conducted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City.Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliamenthttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/03/myanmar-junta-chief-min-aung-hlaing-elected-president-by-pro-military-parliamentThe 69-year-old general has had a torrid time in ​power since he toppled the administration of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 and put her under arrest.Unpaid dues push sugarcane farmers into distresshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/unpaid-dues-push-sugarcane-farmers-into-distressIndira Sugar Mill in Pratappur remains shut this season, leaving hundreds unpaid for two years.Aryal set to be Speaker unopposedhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/aryal-set-to-be-speaker-unopposedWith only one nomination filed, the proposal will be presented and seconded in the House meeting scheduled for April 5.Controversial businessman Bhatta linked to multiple irregularitieshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/controversial-businessman-bhatta-linked-to-multiple-irregularitiesPolice arrested him from Naxal on Thursday in a money laundering case.Nepal hikes fuel prices for third time in a monthhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/03/nepal-hikes-fuel-prices-for-third-time-in-a-monthPetrol and diesel rise by Rs15 per litre; NOC cites global surge as losses remain high despite adjustments.Nepali bullion market sees sharp volatility in Marchhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/03/nepali-bullion-market-sees-sharp-volatility-in-marchGold reached monthly high of 328,600 on March 3 and low of Rs 273,900.US vows to target more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuzhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/03/us-vows-to-target-more-iranian-infrastructure-as-nations-seek-to-open-hormuzThe US military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants,” Trump wrote on social media late on Thursday.Art Kathmandu 2026 brings together Nepal’s diverse artistic heritagehttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/03/art-kathmandu-2026-brings-together-nepal-s-diverse-artistic-heritageThe upcoming exhibit blends traditional forms such as Thangka and Paubha with contemporary practices.‘Seto-Kalo’: Echoes from Yatana’s chamberhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/03/seto-kalo-echoes-from-yatana-s-chamberA student-led production at Thames International College explores mental distress and the fragile space between survival and identity.NEPSE this week https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/03/nepse-this-week-1775185004Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.Provincial inertia might go against Balendra Shah’s speedy delivery planhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/provincial-inertia-might-go-against-balendra-shah-s-speedy-delivery-planIt’s unclear how Prime Minister Balendra Shah will reach out to provincial governments led by traditional parties. Ugly wires still hang over Capital even after underground cabling completedhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/ugly-wires-still-hang-over-capital-even-after-underground-cabling-completedElectricity authority has completed underground cabling, but poor coordination with local units is delaying the connection to households.First lower house meeting begins with argy-bargy between ruling and opposition partieshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/first-lower-house-meeting-begins-with-argy-bargy-between-ruling-and-opposition-partiesAs RSP chair Lamichhane criticises previous governments, opposition says it’s disingenuous to show them in poor light.Ramesh asked his wife Pramila to vote. On election day, he died in Kuwait https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/ramesh-asked-his-wife-pramila-to-vote-on-election-day-he-died-in-kuwaitFamily is devastated after a migrant worker returns home in a casket.Already latehttps://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/03/already-lateRather than letting the fuel crisis get worse, the switch to electric options must be accelerated. Home Minister Sudan Gurung is decisive. But it may come at a costhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/03/home-minister-sudan-gurung-is-decisive-but-it-may-come-at-a-costIf political gimmicks continue to replace processes, the system will ultimately pay the price.RSP’s economic goals shine, but welfare commitments lack rigourhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/03/rsp-s-economic-goals-shine-but-welfare-commitments-lack-rigourProposed reforms, while critical, are unlikely to resolve constraints in local governance structures.Two Nepal Airlines special flights to bring back Nepalis from UAE and Saudi Arabiahttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/two-nepal-airlines-special-flights-to-bring-back-nepalis-from-uae-and-saudi-arabiaRA 229 will depart from Kathmandu on Friday at 23:15 local time for Dubai and return at 04:10 Dubai time. On Sunday, another flight, RA 241 will depart for Damam, Saudi Arabia from Kathmandu at 08:30 local time.RSP picks vice-chair Aryal for Speakerhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/rsp-picks-vice-chair-aryal-for-speakerA parliamentary party meeting held on Thursday endorsed Aryal’s candidacy after party chair Ravi Lamichhane proposed his name for the post.Court allows two more days’ remand of Oli and Lekhakhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/court-allows-two-more-days-remand-of-oli-and-lekhakFormer prime minister Oli attends hearing virtually from hospital as police seek more time for probe.After six years of construction, authorities realise Kakri-Maikot road does not belong to Shahid Margahttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/after-six-years-of-construction-authorities-realise-kakri-maikot-road-does-not-belong-to-shahid-margaProject orders a halt to additional construction. Locals are disappointed.Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been liftedhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/02/indonesia-earthquake-damages-buildings-but-tsunami-alerts-have-been-liftedIndonesia is a tectonically complex part of ​the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, a seismically active belt of volcanoes stretching from South America to the Russian Far East.Nepse closes higher at 2,782.18 with Rs 8.81 billion turnoverhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/02/nepse-closes-higher-at-2-782-18-with-rs-8-81-billion-turnoverSelective buying in manufacturing and trading stocks offsets weakness in finance sector, keeping market slightly positive despite broader declines.New House session begins amid blame gamehttps://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/04/02/new-house-session-beginsFirst sitting endorses interim rules as UML objects and Congress questions probe into Gen Z unrest.Nepali students to organise a first-ever Nepal summit at Harvard Universityhttps://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/04/02/nepali-students-to-organise-a-first-ever-nepal-summit-at-harvard-universityThe two-day conference is focused on discussions around human capital, economic growth, diaspora engagement, and the future of work in the age of AI.Businessman Deepak Bhatta arrested in money laundering probehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/businessman-deepak-bhatta-arrested-in-money-laundering-probeCIB detains him from Naxal as authorities widen scrutiny of financial dealings and political links.Cross-party top leadership addressing the first lower house meetinghttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/cross-party-top-leadership-addressing-the-first-lower-house-meetingSenior-most member Arjun Narsingh KC will preside over the meeting until Speaker is elected.Gold price declines, silver follows suithttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/02/gold-price-declines-silver-follows-suitYellow metal sheds Rs 3,600 per tola to Rs 294,000. Silver also drops by 165 per tola.Inisa’s family agrees to receive bodyhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/inisa-s-family-agrees-to-receive-bodyLast rites will be performed at Samjhighat near Bheri bridge on Thursday.‘Mankala’ and the loneliness of becoming yourselfhttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/02/mankala-and-the-loneliness-of-becoming-yourselfOm Raj Raut’s debut web series avoids glamorising diaspora life and instead shows a woman struggling between what others expect from her and who she wants to be.