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/death-toll-in-rolpa-jeep-crash-reaches-20Pilgrims travelling for full moon rituals among victims; rescue efforts continue.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.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.