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/karnali-province/2026/05/10/flash-floods-tear-through-salyan-villages-damaging-roads-water-systems-and-farmsTorrential rain swelled rivers and streams in Salyan district, washing away infrastructure, cutting off transport links and disrupting water supplies for hundreds of families.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/05/10/bridge-ends-years-of-deadly-river-crossings-for-chepang-villagesIn the hills of Chitwan, residents say the new crossing over the Kayar River could transform daily life in communities long cut off during the monsoon.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/10/cruise-ship-hit-by-hantavirus-outbreak-arrives-in-tenerifeThe passengers, none of whom has displayed signs of infection, will be tested by Spanish health authorities to ensure they remain asymptomatic and then transported to land in small boats.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/05/10/crowds-flock-to-kamalpokhari-on-weekendVisitors gather in large numbers as seasonal blooms draw people to the popular site.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/10/twelve-pakistani-police-officers-killed-in-car-bombing-and-shootoutImages after the attack on Saturday showed the structure had been reduced to rubble, with bricks, ​charred wreckage, and mangled vehicles scattered around the area.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/10/vermicompost-gains-ground-as-farmers-seek-alternative-to-chemical-fertilisersFarmers in Palpa say worm-based manure has improved crop yields and reduced plant diseases, while local producers are expanding output to meet rising demand.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/10/weak-private-investment-deepens-pressure-on-nepal-s-revenue-and-public-debtAs the government prepares next fiscal year’s policy agenda and budget, economists and business leaders say restoring investor confidence will be critical to reviving private sector investment and easing dependence on public borrowing.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/10/us-iran-no-closer-to-ending-war-as-qatari-tanker-sails-toward-strait-of-hormuzWashington awaits Tehran’s response to a ceasefire proposal as fresh clashes around the Strait of Hormuz raise fears over global energy security.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/05/10/nepal-s-42-year-presence-in-south-asian-football-under-threat-as-dispute-deepensNepal women’s team, a six-time runner-up, could miss the SAFF Championship for the first time amid the ANFA-NSC dispute, putting the country’s four-decade-long uninterrupted South Asian football legacy under threat.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/10/budget-friendly-neighbourhoods-for-nepali-students-in-magdeburgFrom campus district to quiet suburbs, a guide to student living in this central German city.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/10/academicians-wanted-loosening-of-government-control-of-universities-yet-the-prime-minister-s-grip-has-only-tightenedSasmit Pokharel says the prime minister and the education minister will be removed from the positions of chancellor and co-chancellor in the second phase of reforms.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/10/to-karnali-people-unreliable-passenger-flights-are-sickeningIn a geography where good roads are non-existent, even patients needing urgent flight are forced to return from airports.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/10/interpol-questioned-nepal-s-deuba-case-authorities-have-now-respondedProsecuting authorities provide further details to Interpol after questions were raised over legal procedures and charges in the case.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/09/two-day-weekend-followed-supply-crunch-from-iran-war-if-it-will-fuel-productivity-in-nepal-is-the-concernNepal has tried the two-day weekend before—in 1990, in 1999, in 2022 and again now. Each time, it arrived as a crisis measure and left when the crisis faded. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/09/two-years-on-nepalis-still-unable-to-scan-and-pay-in-indiaThe bilateral agreement was supposed to make cross-border digital payments seamless. For Nepalis, it remains a promise on paper.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/09/ukrainians-welcome-respite-from-russian-attacks-moscow-says-peace-still-far-offUkraine’s air force said some drones had been detected along the more than 1,000 km (600-mile) front line across ​southeastern Ukraine in the morning.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/09/worldlink-denies-meta-investment-claim-as-hype-outpaces-reality-in-nepal-s-data-centre-rushRecent reports claiming the Silicon Valley giant would invest Rs 5 billion in a local data centre have no basis, the named Nepali partner says.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/09/green-happy-to-play-second-fiddle-as-allen-brings-up-maiden-ipl-tonPlaying his first IPL season, Allen delivered a blistering ‌knock, featuring 10 sixes and five fours and marking a sharp turnaround after a difficult start to the campaign.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/09/a-single-coffee-sapling-transforms-farming-prospects-in-dolakha-villageFarmers, cooperatives and the local government in Kattike of Bhimeshwar Municipality-5 have joined hands to plant 1,700 saplings and expand commercial coffee farming.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/09/mobile-recharge-validity-rules-hit-low-income-customers-hardestCritics say telecom operators’ recharge policies are disproportionately affecting low-income and elderly users.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/05/09/us-iran-no-closer-to-ending-war-as-gulf-clashes-flareWashington has been awaiting Tehran’s response to a US proposal that would formally end the war before talks on more contentious issues, including Iran’s nuclear program. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/09/indian-foreign-secretary-vikram-misri-s-kathmandu-visit-postponed-1778302871PM Shah’s refusal to meet the Indian foreign secretary and the recent Nepal-India dispute over India and China resuming the Mansarovar Yatra through the disputed tri-junction reportedly led to the deferral.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/09/nepali-artist-to-exhibit-chhyaki-at-venice-biennale-collateral-exhibitionVisual artist and photographer Jyoti Shrestha says the lack of government support has made her international journey more difficult.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/09/nepse-posts-modest-gain-despite-weak-market-activityAnalysts say selling pressure is easing as investors await budget announcement and search for entry opportunities.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/05/09/the-week-in-three-photos-1778297800Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/09/phosphenes-wants-you-to-slow-down-and-sleep-on-the-grassThe independent Nepali band discusses its new album, multilingual songwriting, existential themes and the challenges of reaching an international audience.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/09/where-ordinary-life-becomes-artIn ‘Colours of Nepal’, artist Deepak Auji transforms landscapes and daily scenes into delicate watercolour studies of Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/09/when-belonging-feels-just-out-of-reachThrough stories of migration, Manjushree Thapa explores the ache of searching for home across cultures and borders.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/05/09/events-may-9-to-may-15-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/05/09/no-interviews-no-certainty-nepal-women-s-saff-camp-begins-under-cloud-of-politicsAfter missing the FIFA Series due to administrative conflict, the national squad prepares for the SAFF Championship while political tensions threaten participation with risks of suspension from FIFA. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/09/proposed-standards-set-tough-penalty-for-ice-cream-adulterationDraft sent to WTO for notification; rules set composition, safety and labelling as consumption rises.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/09/nepse-this-week-1778291808Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/09/nepal-relieves-honorary-consuls-in-15-foreign-citiesThey were serving in the US, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Israel and several European locations.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/09/politicians-ex-justices-note-breach-of-seniority-in-chief-justice-pickThe recommendation of Manoj Kumar Sharma as chief justice has broken the seniority norm, raising questions over the Constitutional Council’s decision.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/08/customs-eases-import-process-at-bhairahawa-border-over-mrp-ruleImporters can now clear goods after submitting written self-declarations stating they will affix labels with MRP, brand and expiry details before market distribution.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/08/indecent-behaviour-indecent-justice-how-police-misuse-the-law-to-arbitrarily-detain-citizensRecords show police routinely use the ‘indecent behaviour’ law to arrest individuals, often without evidence or access to legal counsel, leaving many to spend weeks in custody.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/05/08/everest-season-sees-historic-permit-surge-testing-nepal-s-crowd-control-plansNepal has issued 492 Everest permits and collected record royalty revenue, but delayed route fixing and a narrow weather window raise fears of overcrowding and safety risks on the world’s tallest peak.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/08/supreme-court-orders-government-not-to-evict-or-displace-squatters-without-due-processA division bench of justices Kumar Regmi and Nityananda Pandey issued the order on Friday in response to the writ petition filed on April 24.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/05/08/nepal-on-alert-after-cruise-ship-hantavirus-outbreakThe UN health body said that the hantavirus cluster is linked to the same vessel, which had passengers and crew from around 23 countries, including Indians.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/05/08/monkey-attacks-drive-udayapur-farmers-out-of-villagesDespite repeated discussions by local governments, an effective solution for monkey control has yet to be found.