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/2026/04/19/government-plans-campus-security-deployment-to-remove-party-affiliated-student-unionsMove aims to dismantle political wings in educational institutions and replace them with student councils; unions call it “undemocratic.”https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/19/mhatre-s-hamstring-blow-deepens-chennai-s-ipl-crisisThe 18-year-old has been the most prolific batter for five-time champions Chennai, who dropped to seventh place in the 10-team league after Saturday’s defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/19/moving-beyond-traditional-examinations-for-a-better-futureIf exams fail to serve their very purpose, how should we actually assess learning?https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/04/19/sindhupalchok-steps-up-forest-fire-prevention-with-fire-lines-in-over-30-community-forestsDistrict forest office accelerates preparedness as rising heat and wind increase wildfire risks; 82 hectares already gutted.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/04/19/birgunj-begins-demolition-drive-on-encroached-structures Around 1,200 private buildings and 29 government structures fall within a 25-metre road widening plan from Gandak Chowk to Miteri Bridge.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/19/celebrating-women-led-enterprises-at-shepreneur-awards-2026Hatti Hatti Nepal honours women-led ventures making a difference at the local level.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/04/19/humanoid-robots-race-past-humans-in-beijing-half-marathon-showing-rapid-advancesMost entrants self-navigate 21-km course as winning robot finishes in 50 minutes, beating human record time.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/04/19/bp-highway-blocked-after-rain-washes-away-diversions-in-kavreTraffic halted since 11pm Saturday after multiple diversion points along the Katunje–Mangaltar stretch were swept away, with vehicles stranded at several locations.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/04/19/kathmandu-police-map-1-097-repeat-offendersProfile list covers people linked to gangs, theft and fraud, aiming to guide future investigations.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/19/dhami-kakshapati-win-at-immortal-fighting-championship-in-indiaTwo Nepali fighters, Sangita Dhami and Kunjan Kakshapati, defeated Indian fighters Aarya Choudhary and Inzamam Ul Huck, respectively, in the inaugural edition of the tournament held in Bengaluru on Saturday night.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/19/nepal-business-delegation-pitches-hydro-to-data-vision-in-washington-meetingsThe US Trade and Development Agency expressed interest in potentially supporting feasibility studies for such projects, according to the delegation. https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/19/salyan-jeep-crash-death-toll-rises-to-fourVictims include three who died on the spot; six among the injured in critical condition.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/19/trump-iran-cite-progress-in-talks-as-uncertainty-hangs-over-straitTehran and Washington report movement in negotiations, but disputes over nuclear limits and control of the vital shipping lane continue as ceasefire deadline nears.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/04/19/fresh-violence-erupts-in-india-s-manipur-nepali-speaking-community-fearfulAround 60,000 Nepali speaking people in Manipur are living under constant fear and uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/19/fiction-sameer-vs-the-systemIn a crowded government office, a simple task spirals into frustration and breakdown.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/19/matka-king-nagraj-manjule-s-series-falls-into-familiar-trapsThe series rests on a bravura performance by Vijay Varma, but the rest makes for a less-than-satisfactory streaming debut for Manjule.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/19/cabinet-delay-leaves-key-expressway-section-in-limbo-in-khokana Proposal to shift toll plaza to Pharsidol awaits Cabinet decision as construction reaches 46.88 percent, Mahadevtar tunnel breakthrough targeted by mid-July.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/19/many-local-units-seek-to-upgrade-federal-ministry-launches-processThe federal ministry will start the process as per the provision of revisiting existing set-up before every local elections.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/19/mountain-students-to-suffer-more-as-off-sundays-pile-on-learning-holidaysFederal directives on enrolment and teaching schedules clash with climatic, social and structural realities across Karnali and Madhesh, causing worries about incomplete courses and worse learning outcomes.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/nepal-begin-icc-women-s-t20i-challenge-trophy-with-lossThe Indu Barma-led side lost to the USA by 44 runs at Gahanga Cricket Stadium in Rwanda on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/gangster-like-behaviour-traders-clash-with-butwal-officials-over-pavement-clearing-driveCrackdown on encroachments triggers tensions as traders allege high-handed tactics and poor record-keeping of seized goods.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/18/despite-surging-costs-everest-still-draws-climbers-as-china-s-north-side-stays-shutThe Department of Tourism has issued Everest climbing permits to 360 individuals as of Friday, compared with 331 during the same period last year.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/santoshi-shrestha-rebounds-from-defeat-to-break-record-retain-kantipur-half-marathon-titleA month after her first domestic loss in years, Shrestha overcomes doubt and fatigue with a tactical run to reclaim her crown in record time.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/salyan-surgeries-halt-forces-patients-to-travel-outward-for-careClosure forces patients to travel as far as Dang, Nepalgunj or Surkhet to seek care—at heavy prices.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/sada-family-struggles-to-repatriate-their-son-s-body-from-malaysiaThe Sadas say they do not know the name of the company where their son was working as a security guard.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/18/defiant-message-from-iran-as-vessels-attempting-to-cross-hormuz-report-gunfireSome merchant vessels received a radio message from Iran’s Navy that the vital energy chokepoint was shut again and no ships were allowed to pass through.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/arjun-kulung-rai-wins-his-fourth-100-mile-title-at-6th-manjushree-trail-raceRai won the 100 miler in the second, fourth and fifth editions. He finished the 165-km-long race around the Kathmandu Valley rim in the sixth edition at 26 hours 37 minutes 49 seconds.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/18/events-april-18-to-april-24-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/18/trump-says-he-has-good-news-on-iran-as-tankers-cross-strait-of-hormuzDespite the progress on opening the strait, prospects remained unclear on a resumption of high-level US-Iran talks or any agreement ​over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, a key sticking point.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/rokaya-and-shrestha-win-kantipur-half-marathon-titlesThe 14th edition of the racing event drew a record turnout of around 4,000 participants across multiple categories.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/18/selective-buying-lifts-market-amid-flat-benchmarkHotel sector gains 5.13 percent on seasonal optimism linked to New Year demand and two-day weekend impact.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/18/the-week-in-three-photosHere are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/kantipur-half-marathon-kicks-off-with-record-participationAround 4,000 runners take part in 14th edition as organisers introduce timing chips and ensure equal prize money for winners.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/18/celebrating-tsuneyo-kaneda-s-artistic-legacy-at-arniko-art-galleryThe show celebrates Kaneda’s centenary year and marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/18/kriti-mainali-s-couture-brings-nepali-fashion-to-global-runwaysThrough her label K R I T I, Mainali blends heritage craft and contemporary design. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/army-win-men-s-pm-cup-after-five-yearsTribhuvan Army Club defeated Sudurpashchim by five wickets in the final on Friday to win Nepal’s premier one-day cricket tournament for the third time.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/associate-el-clsico-returns-under-lights-at-tu-stadiumA two-match T20I series between Nepal and the UAE starts on April 20, and it will mark the beginning of a month-long cricketing activity at the home of Nepali cricket. The games got more exciting with CAN revealing more diverse squads for T20Is and ODIs.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/nepal-set-for-contraceptive-shortage-amid-funding-cutsHealth ministry has cut the contraceptive budget from Rs250 million to Rs170 million for the new fiscal year, while UNFPA has slashed annual funding from $3.2m to $1.06m.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/government-moves-to-probe-assets-questions-linger-over-panel-s-mandate-and-impactEx-justice-led panel will examine wealth of public office holders between 2006 and 2026.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/shockwaves-of-iran-war-hit-manufacturing-construction-sectors-in-nepalImpact of skyrocketing petroleum prices and riverbed material shortages threatens factory and project shutdowns.