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/money/2026/05/06/everest-permits-steady-but-revenue-climbs-to-recordFee hike drives historic earnings. The season is marked by icefall danger, drone controversy and high-profile summit bids.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/06/yarsagumba-season-empties-schools-in-jumla-villagesSome students earn up to Rs 150,000 from yarsagumba, and use it to buy books and pay for private tuition to make up for around two months of missed classes.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/06/what-is-the-hantavirus-that-killed-three-cruise-ship-passengersThe Andes strain of hantavirus, found largely in Argentina and Chile, is the only known variant that can spread through ​close, prolonged human-to-human contact.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/06/madhesh-province-government-crisis-averted-for-nowInternal discord in Janamat Party and UML’s insistence on even brief leadership stalls coalition exit plan.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/06/us-and-iran-closing-in-on-memo-to-end-war-sources-sayIn an early morning social media post, US President Donald Trump gave no details of any specific proposal but said the war could end if “Iran ‌agrees to give what has been agreed to”.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/06/shrestha-elected-fncci-presidentFNCCI’s 60th general assembly finalises most office-bearers for three-year term. Vote count still continues in some categories.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/06/nepali-voters-have-spoken-is-the-media-listeningThe September uprising and its electoral aftermath have opened a window for the Nepali press to transform itself. That window won’t stay open long.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/06/prime-minister-calls-constitutional-council-meeting-for-thursdayThursday’s meeting is expected to discuss the appointment of the chief justice and other vacant posts in constitutional bodies.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/06/around-300-huts-along-gandak-canal-face-eviction-within-15-daysIrrigation office issues notice to clear long-standing encroachments in Triveni Dham, warning legal action if structures are not removed.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/06/iran-foreign-minister-meets-chinese-counterpart-a-week-before-trump-s-beijing-tripAraqchi’s visit, announced by state news agency Xinhua, ‌is his first trip to China since the US-Israeli war on Iran set off the most severe global oil supply shock in history.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/06/court-extends-remand-of-bhatta-agrawal-by-12-daysBoth are currently in police custody in money laundering probe as the investigation into alleged financial irregularities continues.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/06/yarsagumba-collection-to-open-in-dolpa-from-may-24-for-one-monthAuthorities fix permit fees, tighten monitoring and safety measures.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/06/interpol-denies-issuing-red-notice-against-deuba-couple It seeks details on the specific charges and the current stage of the investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/06/investment-surges-at-simara-sez-after-land-rent-cutNearly a dozen new industries under construction as revised rates attract domestic and foreign investors; over 1,000 jobs expected once operational.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/06/a-year-into-papacy-leo-finds-his-clarion-voiceUS-born pontiff marks first year in office with sharper global voice, key diplomatic meetings and packed travel schedule.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/06/cooperative-fraud-victims-to-begin-receiving-repayments-from-mid-mayA revolving fund will prioritise small depositors first, with larger claims settled in phases as loan recoveries progress.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/06/nepal-plans-to-cut-federal-ministries-to-17Proposal to streamline federal structure by reducing ministries from 21 to 17 aims to cut administrative costs, improve efficiency, and reshape governance.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/06/trump-pauses-effort-to-escort-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-citing-deal-progressThe strait has been virtually shut since the conflict began, blocking some 20% of world oil supplies and igniting a global energy crisis.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/06/cinema-of-demolition-echoing-nepal-s-evictionsJia Zhangke’s ‘Still Life’ offers a stark portrait of displacement that resonates with the lived realities of squatters in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/06/everyday-ai-prashanna-bajracharyaBajracharya is a filmmaker, creative director and photographer. He is also the co-founder of untitled.np, a film production company.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/06/from-self-doubt-to-five-wickets-gulshan-kumar-jha-leads-nepal-revivalBacked by coaches despite a difficult run, the 20-year-old produces his finest ODI spell to spark Nepal’s push towards the League-2 top four.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/05/06/most-mountainous-districts-including-humla-report-dengue-cases-this-yearAs many as 66 districts report dengue cases before the start of monsoon. Experts term it concerning.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/06/fresh-trouble-in-janakpur-as-janamat-party-pulls-the-plug-on-provincial-governmentThe decision, directed by CK Raut, effectively splits the party into two factions. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/06/president-issues-held-ordinance-parliament-to-convene-on-may-11Government had resent Constitutional Council ordinance; allowing decisions by three members raises questions.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/05/05/sanskrit-renaissanceIt needs to be revitalised as a socially inclusive tradition that invites critical inquiry.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/05/kailash-manasarovar-pilgrimage-begins-next-weekAdvance bookings through Hilsa route have reached 5,000, say tour operators.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/05/everest-drone-ban-which-supposedly-exposed-geopolitical-fault-lines-lifted-after-five-daysSudden suspension of Airlift Technology’s drone operations disrupted search efforts in Khumbu amid unexplained security concerns.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/05/05/meta-seeks-to-fend-off-eu-order-to-allow-rival-ai-chatbots-on-whatsapp-at-hearingMeta’s request for Tuesday’s closed hearing came ‌after the European Commission last month sent the tech giant an additional charge sheet outlining its plan.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/05/humla-sends-severely-malnourished-children-to-jumla-for-treatmentThe cases were found during the ongoing nationwide nutrition survey.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/05/middle-east-truce-in-peril-as-us-and-iran-struggle-for-control-of-vital-waterwayIran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said breaches of the ceasefire by the US and its allies had ​endangered shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/05/choreography-of-chaos-mediocrity-of-middle-classHistory shows that highly competitive exams and credentialed officials do not necessarily prevent institutions from becoming persistently underperforming sclerotic husks.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/05/05/beijing-and-the-politics-of-cross-border-militancySecurity concerns and disputes have transformed the local Durand Line conflict into an open war.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/05/romanian-government-collapses-after-no-confidence-voteTuesday’s no-confidence motion garnered 281 votes, ​above the 233 needed to pass, the official parliamentary count showed.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/05/nepal-secure-dominant-81-run-win-over-oman-in-cricket-world-cup-league-2Aasif Sheikh’s 94 and Gulshan Jha’s five-wicket haul power Nepal to their first League 2 win over Oman in Kirtipur on Tuesday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/05/nepal-keeps-protesting-over-lipulekh-india-and-china-keep-ignoring-itDespite a decade of diplomatic notes, two unyielding neighbours have kept returning the territorial dispute to square one.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/05/government-recommends-federal-parliament-session-on-may-11The Cabinet meeting on Tuesday decides to summon both Houses and forwards the recommendation to the President.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/05/pant-not-feeling-the-price-tag-pressure-in-ipl-says-coach-langerMonday’s six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians marked Lucknow's sixth ​consecutive loss, leaving them anchored to the bottom of the 10-team ​league and with playoff hopes in disarray.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/05/how-an-ocean-cruise-turned-into-a-hantavirus-nightmareAbout 150 passengers remain stranded on M/V Hondius off Cape Verde as suspected hantavirus outbreak claims three lives and leaves authorities blocking evacuation amid growing health concerns.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/05/nepal-post-257-run-target-as-aasif-sheikh-anchors-innings-against-oman-in-kirtipur Aasif’s 94 leads Nepal’s batting effort, but late collapse halts strong start in ICC League 2 clash.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/05/president-paudel-authenticates-constitutional-council-ordinanceThe Head of State authenticates the resubmitted ordinance, despite earlier concerns.