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/world/2026/04/27/who-is-cole-tomas-allen-the-suspect-in-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shootingAuthorities identify Los Angeles-area resident and Caltech graduate as suspect in Washington Hilton shooting; investigators say motive has not yet been determined despite early background details emerging from social media and official records.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/27/in-humla-residents-walk-six-hours-for-salt-and-still-don-t-get-enoughNepal’s most isolated Himalayan villages receive their entire year’s supply of subsidised salt just once — always late and never enough.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/27/they-built-lives-on-land-that-was-never-theirs-now-they-have-nothingIn the rain-soaked aftermath of eviction, hundreds of displaced families are scattered across hotels and shelters — separated, uncertain, and waiting for answers that haven’t come. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/27/white-house-dinner-shooting-prompts-scrutiny-of-trump-security-arrangementsOfficials say suspect was stopped before reaching venue, but perimeter gaps prompt review.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/27/a-return-shaped-by-purposeBirthright Nepal brings diaspora youth home to work, learn, and contribute to critical sectors like healthcare.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/27/exploring-who-we-are-in-khorlo-wheelThe ongoing exhibit at Takpa Gallery presents identity as a continuous process, evolving through memory, culture, and personal journeys.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/27/it-industry-urges-double-taxation-avoidance-expansion-tax-reforms-to-attract-global-investmentNAS-IT calls for preferential tax regime, legal overhaul and policy support in pre-budget recommendations.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/27/delayed-hospital-projects-leave-jumla-villages-without-careYears-long construction setbacks in Kanakasundari and Tila force residents to travel far for basic treatment.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/27/scientist-vacancies-hamper-agriculture-research-in-nepalAbsence of scientists and technicians cripples research, weakens services and deepens the crisis for farmers across Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/27/nepal-doctor-s-licence-suspended-after-abortion-related-deathThe Nepal Medical Council found the clinic was not registered, and the procedure was compromised.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/27/child-8-with-mental-illness-chained-in-goat-shed-for-five-yearsFamily too poor to afford care. Local rights activists urge the state to rescue the child.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/04/27/government-bans-top-24-anfa-officials-from-travelling-abroadImmigration blacklist follows suspension row as FIFA and AFC warn Nepal to lift decision by May 4.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/27/let-the-ice-wall-melt-no-safe-way-up-everest-yetExperts rule out immediate alternatives through Khumbu Icefall; risky conditions force wait as anxiety grows at base camp.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/27/india-s-misri-to-visit-nepal-amid-flurry-of-diplomacyIndian foreign secretary aims to assess Nepal’s priorities for concrete outcomes during PM and foreign minister’s India visits.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/26/razing-of-riverside-structures-ignore-due-processIn democracy, the process of implementing vital decisions is as important as the decisions themselves.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/kathmandu-municipalities-cap-private-school-feesUnder the new framework, monthly fees range from Rs2,400 for early childhood development classes to a maximum of Rs7,755 for Grade 10.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/embankment-work-gathers-pace-to-protect-susta-from-erosion-1777214839Rs140 million project aims for completion before monsoon as Narayani river threatens settlement.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/26/rethinking-development-in-nepalFor Nepal, the central question is no longer simply how to achieve ‘bikas’, but how to rethink it.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/04/26/we-are-setting-the-pace-for-good-governance-not-just-following-the-centre-s-lead Provinces are prepared to advocate for their constitutional rights. People need services now, not when the centre finally gets around to it. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/26/colombia-explosives-attack-kills-13-police-source-saysCauca Governor Octavio ​Guzman said on X that the attack was one of several ​criminal actions reported in the province on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/company-to-bear-cost-of-repatriating-manjaya-sada-s-body-from-malaysiaEmbassy reaches agreement with employer as family’s financial burden eases after weeks of uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/26/how-the-shooting-at-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner-unfoldedGunman storms security checkpoint at Washington Hilton, injures Secret Service agent; suspect subdued and taken into custody.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/26/kathmandu-shrouded-in-haze-as-pollution-spikesThick smog blankets the Valley, lowering visibility as AQI reaches 192.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/poor-visibility-forces-flight-diversions-at-kathmandu-airportThree international flights rerouted, around 600 passengers affected.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/04/26/bulldozers-roll-through-manohara-settlements-as-eviction-drive-continues 777 structures targeted as authorities deploy high security with 1,900 personnel.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/27/for-humla-residents-new-road-same-old-hardships Because of the long, uncomfortable and often dangerous road journey, many residents continue to rely on air travel despite higher ticket prices.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/26/us-iran-peace-hopes-fade-as-trump-scraps-talksThe deadlock ​leaves the world’s biggest economy and a major oil power locked in a confrontation that ⁠has already pushed energy prices to multi-year highs, stoked inflation and darkened global growth prospects.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/nepal-drafts-civil-service-bill-raising-retirement-age-to-60-tightening-psc-eligibilityProposed law restructures provincial services, introduces performance-based evaluation, bans trade unions and political activity, and formalises federal administrative coordination.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/25/encroachment-crackdowns-loom-in-rautahat-butwal-and-pokharaAuthorities move to reclaim public land, issuing notices and preparing demolition drives.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/26/trump-safe-after-being-rushed-from-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooter-in-custodyGunman stopped at security screening, injures agent; attendees evacuated as investigation points to lone suspect.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/26/who-cleaned-our-cityA silent city, a solitary man, and a routine that keeps the madness away.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/26/budget-friendly-neighbourhoods-for-nepali-students-in-vancouverFrom campus district to quiet suburbs, a guide to student living in this Canadian city.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/26/sandeep-lamichhane-is-three-wickets-shy-of-becoming-the-first-bowler-with-100-league-2-wicketsNepal’s all-time leading wicket-taker, Lamichhane, reached 97 League-2 wickets after picking two wickets in Nepal’s 37-run win over the UAE on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/26/parliamentarians-throng-ministry-to-clamour-for-petty-projects-ahead-of-annual-budgetDespite policy push to prioritise large infrastructure, lawmakers submit hundreds of low-budget plans, raising concerns over duplication and federal overreach.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/nepal-wants-heavy-lift-aircraft-from-us-instead-of-six-choppers-offered-in-grantInstead of rotary-wing craft, Kathmandu will request for aerial cranes or heavy-lift helicopters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/squatter-settlements-on-bagmati-riverbanks-razed-as-residents-await-an-uncertain-futureEvicted families taken to Dasharath Stadium and other designated sites for temporary accommodation.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/25/the-historical-footprint-of-youth-in-nepali-politicsThe state should address student political affiliations through consensus rather than force. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/25/bangladesh-s-transition-is-trapped-by-its-own-designThe country has a government with a commanding mandate. Yet it cannot easily deliver reform.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/25/cycling-was-once-central-to-daily-life-now-it-s-done-mostly-for-funInterest in bicycles is growing again. But poor infrastructure, unsafe roads and status-driven attitudes continue to keep cycling from becoming a mode of commuting.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/25/these-karnali-women-once-relied-on-family-support-now-they-own-businessesThrough street vending, group farming and skill training programmes, women in remote districts are slowly moving towards self-reliance and financial independence.