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/money/2026/03/29/nepse-plunges-71-05-points-as-all-sectors-post-lossesTurnover exceeds Rs15 billion, with 255 stocks declining.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/29/ncp-picks-coordinator-dahal-as-parliamentary-party-leaderAs parliamentary party leader, Dahal will now appoint the deputy leader and the chief whip.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/29/kohli-s-one-format-focus-fuels-strong-ipl-startThe 37-year-old retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India’s 2024 World Cup triumph and brought the curtain down on his 123-test career last year.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/29/yemen-s-houthis-enter-iran-war-with-attacks-on-israel-while-us-marines-arrive-in-region-1774772259The war, launched on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has spread across the Middle East, killing thousands and ​hitting the world economy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/economic-reform-tops-agenda-as-new-government-sets-ambitious-growth-targets-1774771240Finance Minister Wagle outlines policy overhaul, pledges institutional reforms and accelerated growth amid fiscal challenges.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/kantipur-media-group-appoints-anup-kaphle-as-group-editorial-directorIn the new role, Kaphle will oversee editorial operations across all of Kantipur’s flagship properties — Kantipur Daily, The Kathmandu Post, Kantipur Television, and Kantipur FM Radio.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/29/gold-price-rises-by-rs5-000-per-tolaSilver also gains Rs50 as precious metal prices trend upward in local market.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/ex-minister-lekhak-produced-before-kathmandu-district-courtFormer home minister presented before court for remand hearing in Gen Z protest crackdown case.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/economic-reform-tops-agenda-as-new-government-sets-ambitious-growth-targetsFinance Minister Swarnim Wagle outlines policy overhaul, pledges institutional reforms and accelerated growth amid fiscal challenges.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/29/one-month-into-iran-war-only-hard-choices-for-trumpThe central question now, say analysts, is whether Trump is ready to wind down or ramp up what critics have called a war of choice, one that has ignited the worst global energy supply shock in ‌history and spread far beyond the region.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/government-unveils-ambitious-100-point-roadmap-for-effective-governanceThe Shah administration has announced it will abolish party-affiliated student organisations in the academic sector and strictly enforce the provision requiring private hospitals to allocate 10 percent of their beds free of charge to needy patients.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/cib-arrests-ex-minister-khadka-in-money-laundering-probeArrest follows request from the Department of Money Laundering Investigation and forensic confirmation of burnt banknote fragments linked to September 9 arson.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/29/yemen-s-houthis-enter-iran-war-with-attacks-on-israel-while-us-marines-arrive-in-regionIsrael expands strikes across Iran and Lebanon amid fears of wider regional war and energy disruption.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/29/today-s-weather-march-29-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/29/fiction-a-gentleman-decides-to-be-a-barberShaken by self-doubt and a chance encounter, a quiet man begins to find purpose in an unlikely profession.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/29/how-beneficial-are-micro-workoutsSuch exercises are seen as an entry point or a supportive tool within a broader fitness lifestyle.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/29/sholay-director-ramesh-sippy-rajesh-hamal-to-discuss-cinema-at-niffThe two screen legends will discuss their journeys and the evolving landscape of Nepali and Bollywood films on the second day of the Festival.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/03/29/what-procedures-do-fifa-and-afc-follow-before-suspending-a-member-associationWith Nepali football at a standstill following NSC’s suspension of ANFA, the threat of a FIFA suspension looms large. But how do international bodies actually decide when to act?https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/29/cardamom-exports-surge-62-5-percent-set-to-hit-recordRising prices, expanded cultivation and strong demand from India push Nepal’s large cardamom exports toward a historic Rs11 billion.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/as-government-arrests-oli-uml-vows-nationwide-protestsAfter the former prime minister, and ex-home minister Lekhak, were caught early Saturday morning, party cadres hit the streets.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/29/uml-seeks-to-build-joint-front-against-oli-lekhak-arrestsBoth Congress camps hold meetings to discuss the scenario following leaders’ arrests. Cadres alerted to brace up for ‘any situation’.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/why-police-acted-selectively-against-politicians-sparing-security-officialsGovernment spokesperson says the administration is following a ‘procedural’ path, while security experts view the selective arrests as a strategic move to maintain police morale.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/as-karki-panel-faces-criticism-experts-seek-the-release-of-nhrc-s-reportThose in the rights body study say they hold people on both days of Gen Z protest accountable, unlike Karki probe.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/legality-of-oli-lekhak-arrests-comes-into-questionLegal experts decry the use of ‘urgent warrant of arrest’, saying it amounts to an executive overreach.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/28/making-history-writing-historyIf the new government wants to create an exemplary history, it must embrace plurality.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/28/six-months-onWill new political actors reshape the system they have entered, or be reshaped by it?https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/28/what-nepal-s-first-rocket-teaches-usNepal has no legislative framework for launch licensing, payload liability, or orbital slot registration.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/28/congress-accuses-government-of-selective-implementation-of-probe-reportThe main opposition warns that the Balendra Shah-led administration’s “prejudiced” actions could push the country towards renewed conflict and instability.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/28/former-pm-oli-hospitalised-for-tests-ex-home-minister-lekhak-in-custodyMedical professionals at TUTH said the UML chair is being monitored by a specialist team of cardiologists and nephrologists.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/28/arrest-of-top-leaders-could-trigger-conflict-warns-former-president-bhandariShe called on the Balendra Shah government to exercise restraint.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/28/uml-hits-the-streets-demanding-party-chair-oli-s-releaseProtests erupt across Kathmandu following the arrest of former prime minister Oli over the alleged suppression of the Gen Z movement.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/28/pakistan-to-host-talks-with-saudi-arabia-turkey-egypt-amid-iran-war-diplomacyThe four countries’ foreign ministers will hold “in-depth discussions on a range of issues, ​including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region” during the two-day talks.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/28/uml-leader-malla-arrested-on-rape-chargesA woman had filed a complaint against the former lawmaker, who had been on the run since mid-February.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/28/uml-demands-release-of-oli-lekhak-calls-arrests-political-vendettaParty seeks judicial probe led by sitting Supreme Court justice; plans protests and legal challenge.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/28/at-cebu-fiesta-a-slice-of-authentic-filipino-tasteFrom hearty chicken adobo to refreshing halo-halo, Cebu Fiesta Kitchen introduces Kathmandu to the rich, lesser-known flavours of Filipino cuisine.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/28/yemen-s-houthis-confirm-launching-attack-on-israel-for-first-time-in-current-warIran’s Shi'ite allies in ​Lebanon ⁠and Iraq have already joined the war in the region triggered by US and ⁠Israeli ​strikes on Tehran four ​weeks ago.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/28/events-march-28-to-april-3-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/28/when-too-many-ideas-dilute-a-powerful-storyKiran Desai’s latest novel explores feminism and diaspora, but ambition often overwhelms its storytelling.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/28/legal-steps-ahead-following-arrest-of-oli-and-lekhakPolice detained the two leaders from Bhaktapur on Saturday morning over deaths during the September Gen Z protests. Court to decide on arrest warrant on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/03/28/the-week-in-nine-photos-1774680515Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.