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/2026/05/01/suspension-bridges-lie-unused-in-dhankuta-travellers-stop-only-for-photosDozens of once vital bridges have become obsolete, left to rust without maintenance.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/01/legal-team-plans-to-meet-with-detained-myanmar-ex-leader-suu-kyi-this-weekendAfter a marathon run of secret trials following the coup, Suu Kyi was sentenced to 33 years after she was convicted of charges ranging from corruption and inciting election fraud to violating state secrecy rules.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/01/iran-sends-proposal-for-negotiations-with-us-to-mediator-pakistanThe blockade of the vital sea channel has choked off 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas supplies, and the US Navy is blocking exports of Iranian crude oil.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/vacant-stares-of-children-search-for-missing-friends-after-settlement-demolitionsChildren scattered after eviction struggle with loss, uncertainty, and an abrupt break from school and friends.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/squatter-settlement-resident-found-dead-in-bagmati-river-at-balkhuLocals say the man had been distressed after his home was demolished in recent clearance drive.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/man-arrested-in-dailekh-over-alleged-rape-of-12-year-old-daughterCase uncovered after the victim’s aunt in Kuwait alerts police via WhatsApp voice call.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/met-office-predicts-moderate-rain-with-thunder-until-saturdayPremonsoon rainfall over the past week has cleared air pollution and lowered temperatures, bringing respite from scorching heat in several Tarai districts.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/05/01/airee-s-century-lifts-nepal-to-289-7-against-uae-in-kirtipurHosts recover from early setbacks as middle order anchors competitive total in WCL 2 clash.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/india-china-to-resume-kailash-mansarovar-yatra-via-lipulekhResumption plan revives sovereignty concerns as Nepal faces pressure to take up Lipulekh issue with India and China.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/second-phase-of-eviction-drive-beginsAuthorities clear structures in Balkhu, Bansighat and Sankhamul under tight security. Residents begin vacating following eviction notice.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/rights-groups-urge-nepal-to-strengthen-human-rights-safeguardsCite concerns over evictions, transitional justice, and protections for women, Dalits, migrants, and LGBTI people.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/01/pivotal-us-iran-war-deadline-approaches-with-no-end-in-sight-for-conflictCongress faces a May 1 war powers deadline as Trump weighs extension amid fragile ceasefire and deep partisan divide.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/homes-razed-futures-shaken-evictions-hit-students-at-a-critical-junctureAs bulldozers tear through informal settlements in Kathmandu, displaced students sit for exams under extreme distress.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/05/01/identities-of-20-killed-in-rolpa-jeep-crash-yet-to-be-confirmedBodies still being retrieved from 800-metre gorge as rescue teams struggle in difficult terrain.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/the-rights-nepal-promised-its-transgender-citizens-are-quietly-slipping-awayNearly two decades after a landmark Supreme Court ruling made Nepal a global symbol of transgender rights, the home ministry has effectively suspended gender recognition for those seeking binary status.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/05/01/romania-s-planned-curbs-on-recruitment-firms-may-hit-nepali-job-seekersFewer than 0.5 percent of Romanian recruitment companies would qualify under new law, writes Romanian analyst.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/01/how-lekbesy-is-reimagining-lapsiA Nepali startup is turning the traditional hog plum into chocolate truffles and snacks, aiming to take a familiar local taste to international markets.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/05/01/nepal-to-lose-afc-challenge-league-spot-againThe AFC has given Nepal an indirect slot to the AFC Challenge League 2026-27 season. But with no domestic league this year as well, the slot will not be used by a Nepali club for consecutive seasons.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/05/01/a-migrant-came-home-with-everything-he-saved-he-is-still-trying-to-get-it-backMoney meant for urgent care was confiscated on suspicion of illegal cash, leaving a patient without treatment and her husband trapped in bureaucratic hurdles.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/nepal-tightens-enforcement-of-diplomatic-code-of-conductImplementation widened to cover meetings, communications and conduct involving diplomats at all levels of government and politics.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/01/as-nepal-announces-schools-for-autistic-children-across-all-provinces-here-s-what-to-heedFor fifteen years, a handful of schools have supported children with autism with little government help.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/01/pm-shah-will-not-undertake-any-foreign-visit-for-a-yearHe will also skip the party's upcoming general convention, says RSP general secretary.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/05/01/nepal-asset-probe-to-target-officials-wealth-including-abroadA commission will investigate assets of prime ministers, politicians, civil servants and security officials accumulated since 2006.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/30/iran-threatens-painful-response-if-us-resumes-attacks-oil-prices-seesawTwo months into the war that started with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, choking off 20% of the world’s supplies of oil and gas. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/30/death-toll-in-rolpa-jeep-crash-reaches-20Pilgrims travelling for full moon rituals among victims; rescue efforts continue.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/30/the-state-has-started-suppressing-the-media-the-future-appears-bleakIf ‘orders from above’ supersede constitutional rights, free speech in Nepal will come under grave threat.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/30/if-demolition-was-urgent-so-should-be-rehabilitationRehabilitation must be treated with the same urgency and commitment shown in clearing the settlements.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/30/the-economic-costs-of-nepal-s-air-quality-crisisPollution carries serious economic implications, especially for the cities that drive national growth.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/30/farm-sector-braces-for-twin-shocks-weak-monsoon-and-input-shortagesNepal is likely to witness below-normal monsoon rains after three consecutive years of above-average rainfall, according to South Asian meteorologists.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/04/30/17-killed-in-rolpa-jeep-crashThe vehicle skidded off the road and plunged around 800 metres below, police say.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/30/insurgency-era-victims-urge-visiting-un-special-rapporteur-not-to-back-transitional-justice-processAhead of Bernard Duhaime’s visit, conflict victims warn that any UN support could legitimise politicised commissions unless reforms ensure consultation and compliance with international standards.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/30/japanese-government-confers-order-of-the-rising-sun-on-bhattarai Former envoy honoured for strengthening Nepal–Japan relations during four-decade diplomatic career.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/04/30/narayani-signature-bridge-stuck-in-early-works-as-delays-stretch-timelineNearly two years after foundation stone was laid, the Rs1.68 billion project shows limited physical progress as design delays and rising costs slow construction.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/30/nepal-hosts-first-ever-flight-data-monitoring-workshop-to-boost-aviation-safetyThe event marked a milestone for the country, as it is the first programme of its kind aimed at institutionalising the use of FDM systems to improve flight safety.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/30/riverbank-residents-begin-leaving-homes-after-eviction-noticeAuthorities yet to decide relocation sites as nearly 2,000 face displacement from multiple areas.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/30/nepal-and-portugal-discuss-expanding-cooperation-in-trade-labour-and-digitisationTalks during deputy foreign minister’s visit review bilateral ties and explore new areas of engagement.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/30/us-seeks-international-help-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-as-crude-prices-surgeTwo months into the war that started with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, choking off 20% of the world’s supplies ‌of oil and gas. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/30/china-nepal-joint-venture-to-manage-nagdhunga-tunnelOperation is expected within three months after staff training as the project nears completion.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/30/evicted-new-mothers-and-children-struggle-in-temporary-sheltersFamilies are facing hardship without food choices, infant care facilities and uncertainty over resettlement.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/30/local-units-object-to-the-army-s-move-to-seek-squatters-dataThey say the involvement of the national defence force in the process raises questions over whether the country is being run by the civilian government or the military.