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/2026/04/30/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.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/30/black-bands-silent-voices-artists-protest-for-freedom-of-expressionA 15-minute silence turns into a larger debate on censorship after ‘Lalibazar’ faces court ban.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/30/theatre-that-cuts-into-inequality‘Sickle Cell’ at Shilpee Theatre traces how land and power shape the lives of Tharu families.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/30/for-nepalis-abroad-fashion-becomes-a-language-of-cultureFrom concert halls in Canada to fashion stages in London, Nepali clothing is helping diaspora communities translate identity into style.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/30/a-coach-a-fighter-and-a-shared-dream-inside-the-partnership-of-diwiz-piya-and-rabindra-dhantCoach Diwiz Piya and fighter Rabindra Dhant have grown together from a chance meeting in Kathmandu to the Road to UFC, carrying the hopes of Nepal’s rising MMA scene.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/30/migrant-workers-nepal-s-cash-cow-left-underprotected-against-gulf-riskILO warns gaps persist across migration cycle as Nepal expands Social Security Fund coverage but faces low retention and awareness.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/30/repeated-bp-highway-closures-make-pushpalal-only-viable-optionThe alternative route connects Khurkot to Manthali in Ramechhap, then to Tamakoshi and Charikot in Dolakha, before linking with the Araniko Highway at Khadichaur in Sindhupalchok and finally reaching Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/30/government-invites-feedback-on-disability-law-online-but-target-group-is-locked-outGovernment documents remain unreadable for visually impaired users due to inaccessible file formats and poor design.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/30/rsp-government-doubles-down-on-ordinances-as-opposition-cries-foulParties urge President Paudel to withhold approval, calling the move executive overreach as government seeks sweeping legal changes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/trump-s-special-envoy-sergio-gor-seeks-meeting-with-pm-shah-as-he-arrives-in-nepal-tomorrowThe prime minister hasn’t committed yet to meeting with US special envoy for South and Central Asia.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/draft-guidelines-propose-tech-overhaul-of-public-transportNew rules call for GPS tracking, AI-based monitoring, panic buttons and digital chit to improve safety, accountability and passenger experience.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/29/rule-by-ordinance-erodes-democratic-valuesThe government should consider withdrawing ordinances, seeking parliamentary endorsement instead.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/29/fifa-increases-financial-distribution-to-world-cup-participants-by-15-percentThe ​2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the men’s tournament to feature 48 teams, up from 32, and will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/29/asare-bikas-the-annual-fiscal-fiascoWe are likely to witness a massive waste of taxpayer money this fiscal year as well.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/29/uae-reviewing-multilateral-ties-after-opec-exit-but-rules-out-more-departures-official-saysThe exit of the UAE -- one of the group’s biggest producers -- widens a rift between the UAE and its neighbour Saudi ​Arabia, which is effectively OPEC’s leader.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/29/mamata-and-kejriwal-india-s-disruptor-duoThey will remain textbook cases as political mavericks of India’s dynamic political milieu.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/improved-stoves-reduce-smoke-and-ease-daily-burden-in-jumla-and-kalikotMore than 4,000 households in Jumla and Kalikot districts are breathing cleaner air, saving firewood, and spending less time on daily chores.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/29/nepal-bans-three-veterinary-painkillers-linked-to-vulture-deathsNimesulide, aceclofenac and ketoprofen will be phased out over six months, during which existing stocks can still be sold.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/04/29/nepali-thought-leaders-gather-at-harvard-and-mit-for-inaugural-nepal-discourse More than 50 speakers and 400 participants explore AI, leadership, institutions, and diaspora engagement.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/29/oman-beat-nepal-by-102-runs-under-dls-method-in-rain-hit-league-2-matchJatinder Singh’s 130 powers Oman to 305-8 as Nepal were 155-7 in 36.5 overs at Kirtipur before rain abandons play.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/dhankhola-lamahi-road-upgrade-begins-under-mcc-nepal-compactThe upgrade will introduce advanced construction technologies, including Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and Superpave asphalt.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/04/29/chitwan-national-park-issues-15-day-notice-to-clear-encroached-areasPark warns of fines, imprisonment for non-compliance as authorities plan phased eviction of settlements, including Bandarjhula community.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/1-2-million-driving-licences-printed-backlog-clearance-set-for-mid-julySecurity Printing Centre ramps up production as 2.9 million pending licences are processed in two phases under agreement with Department of Transport Management.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/29/iran-s-guards-seize-wartime-power-blunting-supreme-leader-s-rolePower consolidates around IRGC-led wartime structure as clerical authority recedes and Iran’s negotiation stance hardens.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/nepal-china-sign-agreement-for-second-phase-of-ring-road-expansion The project will widen 8.2 km road from Kalanki to Basundhara, funded by Rs11 billion Chinese grant.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/29/private-sector-opposes-mandatory-mrp-provisionTraders say foreign suppliers may be unwilling to send goods with MRP labels, given Nepal’s small economy and low import volumes. The rule led to customs clearance disruption.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/29/oman-post-306-run-target-against-nepal-in-league-2-clashJatinder Singh’s 130 powers Oman as Sompal Kami takes four wickets.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/29/will-karnali-students-receive-textbooks-during-enrolment-drive-this-yearDelayed fund releases raise doubts even as book supply improves.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/army-breaches-jurisdiction-in-collecting-squatters-dataThe national defence force says the data collection was carried out under decisions made by district security committees. Chief district officers, however, dispute the claim.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/29/paral-ko-aago-love-conflict-return-in-a-reimagined-classicThe 2026 adaptation of the story written by Guru Prasad Mainali follows a fractured marriage, asking what remains after anger has done its damage.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/29/cricket-is-disrupting-academics-at-tu-the-sport-can-still-thrive-with-alternative-measuresTU leadership and the government must finalise a deal that respects both the students and the sport.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/29/nepal-strives-for-provincial-improvement-will-their-lot-improveEarly signals from the government appear encouraging, but they must lead to decisive action.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/29/evolving-threat-of-pink-eye-h5n1-bird-flu-could-it-spread-globallyEvidence suggests that human transmission may occur through exposure to cattle or raw milk.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/everest-route-through-khumbu-icefall-finally-opened-after-19-day-delayClimbers to begin acclimatisation as teams fix path beyond serac.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/29/what-i-watch-online-sofia-gadegaard-shahShah is a former Nepali national swimmer and a content creator.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/29/government-blames-corruption-and-crony-capitalism-for-weak-economyCalls for broad structural reforms to improve growth and jobs. Economist says report is routine and superficial.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/rsp-follows-familiar-path-resorting-to-ordinancesLaw minister: Ordinances to fill gap in Constitutional Council Act and regulate the cooperatives sector.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/nepal-s-electronic-transactions-law-continues-to-be-misused-to-stifle-free-speechSuccessive governments have invoked this provision to target critics, media and ordinary citizens.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/government-set-to-open-competition-for-ambassador-posts-a-first-in-nepalThe foreign ministry is set to announce envoy vacancies by next week, multiple officials told the Post.