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/2026/04/22/home-minister-gurung-resigns-amid-scrutiny-over-financial-conductHe says he resigned to ensure impartial investigations into matters related to him and to avoid any conflict of interest while in office.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/04/22/nepal-drawn-with-sri-lanka-and-bhutan-in-women-s-saff-championshipDefending champions Bangladesh placed with hosts India in Group B.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/22/as-internal-divisions-simmer-lebanese-see-echoes-of-civil-warVeterans of the 1975–1990 civil war warn of rising sectarian tensions, mass displacement and political fractures as fragile ceasefire leaves key issues unresolved.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/22/us-assistant-secretary-wraps-up-nepal-visit-with-focus-on-investment-and-tech-tiesSamir Paul Kapur meets top leaders, pushes for stronger investment climate and expands talks on trade, ICT and policy reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/04/22/woman-dies-during-abortion-in-butwal-family-alleges-negligence Police detain three clinic operators as investigation begins.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/04/22/weakened-nepal-s-old-guard-turns-inward Congress, UML and other forces scramble to rebuild organisations, review leadership and prepare for local and provincial polls as new political order takes shape.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/22/nagdhunga-sisnekhola-tunnel-road-near-completion-opening-hinges-on-operator-dealWith 98 percent of work done, authorities expect full operations within three months as staffing, safety systems and toll infrastructure are finalised.https://kathmandupost.com/books/2026/04/22/poetic-diaspora-discussed-at-hattiban-literary-eventCritics highlight depth, language, and spiritual themes in Anusha Sharma Subedi’s English poetry collection.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/22/us-announces-ceasefire-extension-with-iranTrump said he would extend the ceasefire until Iran’s “proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”https://kathmandupost.com/movie-review/2026/04/22/when-memory-becomes-more-vivid-than-the-present‘Once We Were Us’ traces the emotional arc of two former lovers who meet again after a decade, only to find that time has softened memories but sharpened regret.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/22/everyday-ai-aayush-shresthaShrestha is a tech entrepreneur, stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and director. He is also the founder of StoryBirdie—an AI tool for filmmakers.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/04/22/anfa-calls-35-players-for-closed-camp-does-it-guarantee-nepal-s-participation-in-saff-women-s-championshipHaving already lost a FIFA Series opportunity because of administrative turmoil, Nepal’s women footballers now prepare for SAFF amid fears that suspension politics could again deny them international action.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/22/ripples-from-iran-war-hit-restaurant-business-in-kathmanduRising fuel and import costs push Kathmandu restaurants to the brink, as owners weigh price hikes amid falling customer flow.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/22/as-snakes-thrive-in-upper-climes-more-people-dying-from-venomous-bitesRising temperatures believed to be pushing venomous snakes from the plains into the hills and mountain regions.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/04/22/a-life-of-alms-and-no-exit-in-sight-for-netuwasAlthough constitution promises social security and allowances for endangered groups, Kapilvastu’s Netuwas remain excluded from state support.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/21/visiting-us-official-seeks-better-climate-for-us-investment-in-nepalIn Kathmandu, the US assistant secretary meets the Tibetan community, urges the new government to offer them more support.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/21/what-we-know-and-don-t-know-about-home-minister-s-financial-conductNew documents obtained by Kantipur linked to Sudan Gurung show previously undisclosed facts and raise new questions.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/21/tu-ground-again-proves-bhurtel-s-happy-hunting-ground-as-nepal-defeat-uaeFive years after announcing himself at the TU ground, Bhurtel delivers another match-winning knock, alongside Lamichhane’s brilliance with the ball.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/04/21/the-man-who-mastered-nepali-politics-couldn-t-master-himselfFor six decades, Sher Bahadur Deuba outlasted rivals, outwitted kings, and came back from every political near-death. His final undoing was of his own making.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/21/citizenship-services-closer-for-remote-residents-in-kalikotNew Area Administration Office saves time and costs for locals, though the lack of transport remains a challenge.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/21/uae-set-129-run-target-for-nepal-in-series-deciderThe UAE lead the series after winning the first match by six wickets on Monday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/21/riverbeds-turn-lifeline-for-freed-kamaiyas-in-kanchanpurFarmers turn sandy riverbeds into productive fields. They earn a living from growing vegetables, but rely on risky roadside trade without market.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/21/government-forms-panel-to-pick-sebon-headThe government appointed Dilliraj Acharya as chairperson of the crisis-ridden cooperative management committee.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/21/western-tourists-are-shying-away-this-spring-asians-could-be-a-saving-graceNepal needs to build a tourism industry that is diversified, accessible and affordable.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/21/predatory-script-of-panchayat-in-the-post-truth-republicThe state is delusional if it believes it can kill journalism and establish a monopoly over truth.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/21/nepal-s-currency-peg-time-for-reassessmentNepal maintains exchange rate stability and financial openness with India, limiting its monetary independence.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/21/freedom-of-expression-weakening-in-nepal-says-amnesty-reportAmnesty cites increased limits on protest and expression in Nepal, alongside stalled transitional justice efforts.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/21/nepal-opt-to-bowl-against-uae-in-second-t20iSpinner Santosh Yadav makes his international debut as Nepal shuffle the pack with four changes for the final match of the series.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/21/myanmar-president-seeks-peace-talks-within-100-days-rebels-reject-offerMyanmar has been in turmoil following the coup that overthrew the democratically ​elected government of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu ​Kyi.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/21/garbage-collection-disrupted-in-siddharthanagar-after-court-orderDumping waste along Danda Khola polluted environment and affected residents and travellers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/21/us-assistant-secretary-kapur-calls-on-foreign-minister-khanal-discusses-trade-and-investment Talks focus on strengthening Nepal–US ties, with emphasis on trade and investment, says foreign ministry.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/21/apple-turns-to-hardware-veteran-ternus-as-ceo-to-succeed-cook-in-ai-ageCook, a ‌supply-chain genius who boosted Apple’s market value by $3.6 trillion in his 15 years at the helm, will stay on as executive chairman when Ternus takes over on September 1.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/21/west-asia-tensions-hit-nepal-s-tourism-hard-as-bookings-tumbleHotels across Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini report sharp cancellations from Western travellers, with Indian and domestic tourists now keeping the sector afloat amid rising uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/04/21/udayapur-fire-kills-two-as-late-night-blaze-engulfs-homesSuspected electrical short circuit triggers fire that spreads across houses, leaving one injured and several homes destroyed.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/21/fate-of-iran-peace-talks-uncertain-as-deadline-approaches-for-end-of-ceasefireThe two-week ceasefire in a conflict that has killed thousands and roiled the global economy, particularly energy markets, is set to expire this week.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/21/government-health-insurance-scheme-nears-collapse-as-hospitals-halt-servicesState-run hospitals are providing only partial services. Major hospitals like Teaching Hospital, Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular & Transplant Centre, and several medical colleges have completely halted services for months.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/21/nepali-businessman-with-controversial-past-arrested-in-malaysiaMahendra Jung Shah is arrested in connection with Rs 3.37 billion illegal transactions, human trafficking and fake visa scams.https://kathmandupost.com/theater/2026/04/21/seto-dharti-a-heavy-story-carefully-stagedMoving between past and present, the play brings Tara’s silenced life into a powerful theatrical form.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/21/why-expression-matters-in-childhoodBefore language fully develops, children rely on play, drawing, and imagination to communicate what they feel inside.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/21/floodlights-rain-and-a-frustrating-finish-nepal-fall-to-uae-in-historic-night-at-tuRain-curtailed ‘Associate El Clásico’ sees UAE chase DLS target with ease as Nepal’s first floodlit international at home ends in a six-wicket defeat.