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/2026/04/15/government-names-panel-to-probe-assets-of-politicians-and-officials-since-2006Parties urge evidence-based inquiry and warn against using the probe to target political opponents.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/15/high-altitude-chauri-festival-draws-crowds-despite-harsh-conditionsThe festival in remote Panchthar overcomes poor weather and access challenges, attracting record visitors and boosting local livelihoods.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/15/amrit-jha-freed-in-iran-after-detention-by-security-forcesForeign Minister Khanal confirmed the release and said the authorities are now working to facilitate his return.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/15/after-brief-relief-kathmandu-air-slips-back-to-unhealthyThe pause in pre-monsoon conditions in recent days, rising temperatures, forest fire incidents, and stubble burning in Tarai are responsible.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/15/trump-says-he-asked-china-s-xi-not-to-give-iran-weaponsTrump said talks with Tehran on ending the war could resume this week, after they ended over the weekend without any agreement.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/15/office-dispute-forces-costly-administrative-trips-in-bajhangRow over location leaves half the district's population without easy access to administrative services.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/15/poor-infrastructure-and-tardy-legal-processes-push-children-in-correction-centres-into-deeper-distressLaw requires that such children be kept under supervision while ensuring their educational, intellectual and psychological development, including the right to study, play and recreationhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/15/bullion-prices-rebound-after-early-week-dipGold and silver recover from sharp declines to close the week higher.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/15/nepal-eyes-title-as-women-s-team-heads-to-rwanda-for-t20i-challenge-trophyThe team has spent sufficient time with new head coach Harshal Pathak. With skipper Indu Barma back from injury, Nepal aim to win the title.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/15/residences-of-agrawal-bhatta-raided-in-money-laundering-probeSulav Agrawal and Deepak Bhatta face allegations of manipulating public contracts, licenses, and taxes. Authorities investigate suspicious transactions between Shanker Group and Infinity Holdings.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/15/trout-farming-grows-in-jumla-as-farmers-chase-local-livelihoodsCold-climate aquaculture draws investment and returnee workers, but lack of technical expertise continues to constrain expansion.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/15/nepali-media-is-fighting-for-survival-its-journalists-are-fighting-for-their-paychecksAs the industry faces an existential threat, newsroom staff are going months without pay, with little recourse and nowhere else to go.https://kathmandupost.com/lalitpur/2026/04/15/how-a-wrong-number-led-to-a-deadly-street-clash-in-lalitpur A misdialled call escalated into insults, a face-to-face meeting and a sudden street fight in Mangalbazar that ended with two brothers being killed.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/15/rattled-by-trump-us-allies-eye-japan-s-biggest-arms-opening-since-ww2Japan, long outside global arms markets since World War Two, now spends about $60 billion a year on its military, sustaining a defence industry capable of building submarines and fighter jets.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/15/ex-minister-deepak-khadka-faces-probe-over-corruption-and-tax-evasionKhadka is under investigation after authorities refer corruption and tax evasion allegations to CIAA and Department of Revenue Investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/15/tribhuvan-university-says-it-will-reclaim-encroached-land-no-action-has-followed-the-decisionRecovery effort stalls despite official decision, with unions, staff and procedural delays slowing implementation of probe-backed reclamation drive.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/15/15-local-levels-on-dengue-alert-as-infections-rise-in-marchEpidemiology and Disease Control Division warns of potential surge, urges search-and-destroy drives and public awareness campaigns amid rising temperatures and pre-monsoon rainfall.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/15/us-iran-may-resume-talks-this-week-despite-port-blockadeWhile the US blockade drew angry rhetoric from Iran, signs that diplomatic engagement might continue helped to calm oil markets, pushing benchmark prices below $100 per barrel.https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/04/15/in-ram-naam-satya-a-mysterious-vigilante-targets-the-corruptMycall Chand’s ambitious film mixes spectacle with social commentary, led by a commanding Biraj Bhatta.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/15/what-i-watch-online-nurchen-lamaLama is a digital content creator and social media influencer.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/15/nepali-cricketers-continue-to-raise-questions-about-team-selection-processOn Tuesday, Karnali’s star pacer Anuj Chanara quit the team citing unfair selection process. This was only the latest in a series of controversies over transparency in both domestic teams and the national setup.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/15/fluctuations-mark-nepal-real-estate-over-past-three-yearsCentral bank’s first market report shows strong demand, regional shifts, and cautious recovery in revenues.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/15/lawmakers-to-get-back-secretarial-help-scrapped-by-karki-governmentJudicially appointed, personal secretaries provide much-needed help with lawmaking, experts suggest.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/14/failing-provinces-could-spell-disaster-for-traditional-partiesFurther weakening of provinces will bring more bad news for old parties. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/14/breaking-down-nepal-s-health-budget-where-are-the-funds-goingWithout reforms, Nepal’s federal health system risks remaining centralised.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/14/enduring-legacy-of-ambedkar-lessons-for-nepalRSP signals reform, but Ambedkar’s framework questions Dalit inclusion within Nepal’s evolving governance.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/remote-saipal-in-bajhang-welcomes-return-of-local-government-office-after-decadesThe office was shifted to Chainpur during the Maoist insurgency. Locals are hopeful about better access to government services and relief from long and costly journeys to district headquarters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/nepal-police-is-shooting-drug-suspects-more-often-it-isn-t-reducing-drug-crimeNepali police have opened fire in 17 drug operations in three years. Officers say the shootings are necessary. The evidence says otherwise.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/china-presses-nepal-to-keep-distance-from-tibetan-and-taiwanese-activitiesChinese ambassador warns home minister against government participation in upcoming Tibetan leadership ceremony; says Beijing has noted pro-Taiwan activity in Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/labour-force-survey-underway-to-update-nepal-s-unemployment-dataNationwide household interviews will run for a year to capture seasonal shifts in employment and labour conditions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/generational-shift-reshapes-maternal-health-in-karnali-provinceFalling maternal and infant deaths and a rise in institutional deliveries point to improving care, though gaps in awareness and nutrition persist.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/government-unveils-18-point-national-commitment-draftIt is based on party manifestoes and promises and aims to translate them into a unified national roadmap for economic growth, governance reform and development.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/14/us-begins-iran-port-blockade-oil-prices-ease-on-hopes-for-dialogueThe US's blockade has further clouded the outlook for global energy security and the supply of a vast array of goods that relies on petroleum, and has little, if any, international backing.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/04/14/fifa-afc-press-nsc-to-lift-anfa-suspension-resume-election-processWorld football bodies warn of possible suspension if interference persists, reject call for tier-based polls.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/04/14/new-trial-over-soccer-legend-maradona-s-death-begins-in-argentinaA court in ​San Isidro, near Buenos Aires, will hear testimony from just under 100 witnesses ​as it tries Maradona’s medical team over alleged negligence in the death ⁠of the 1986 World Cup champion.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/04/14/4g-keeps-growing-fast-in-nepal-while-users-still-face-slow-speeds-and-patchy-coverageWith 26.58 million users and rising penetration, 4G dominates Nepal’s internet market amid uneven service quality and limited progress on next-generation networks.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/14/police-fire-tear-gas-as-workers-protest-in-india-s-noida-turns-violent-1776138516Violence erupts on fourth day as workers demand wage hikes, fixed hours and overtime pay, prompting police action in Noida’s industrial hub.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/14/addressing-nepal-s-vulnerability-to-measlesThe country cannot afford a wait-and-see approach to deadly diseases such as measles.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/14/us-begins-blockade-of-iran-s-ports-tehran-threatens-retaliationTehran warns Gulf ports could be targeted as US enforces naval blockade after failed Islamabad talks, with oil prices surging and the fragile ceasefire nearing collapse.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/14/how-the-government-silently-abandoned-the-proposed-apology-to-dalitsThe dismissal of the state’s apology to Dalits discredits both the government and the RSP.