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/art-culture/2026/04/25/cycling-was-once-central-to-daily-life-now-it-s-done-mostly-for-funInterest in bicycles is growing again. But poor infrastructure, unsafe roads and status-driven attitudes continue to keep cycling from becoming a mode of commuting.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/25/these-karnali-women-once-relied-on-family-support-now-they-own-businessesThrough street vending, group farming and skill training programmes, women in remote districts are slowly moving towards self-reliance and financial independence.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/25/iran-says-it-won-t-accept-maximalist-demands-as-islamabad-hosts-peace-pushTehran rejects direct talks with Washington as ceasefire holds and Strait of Hormuz disruption drives oil price surge.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/04/25/kathmandu-continues-eviction-of-riverbank-settlements-871-households-identifiedDisplaced families moved to temporary shelters and hotels as verification process set to begin, authorities say.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/25/promises-versus-reality-the-discrepancy-in-nepal-s-investment-summitsNepal’s ambitious investment pledges remain largely unfulfilled, hindered by systemic inefficiencies and regulatory uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/25/old-brick-factories-given-two-years-to-adopt-cleaner-measures Amended standards mandate cleaner technology, cap pollutants and give existing industries two years to comply.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/25/nepal-defeat-uae-by-37-runsDipendra Singh Airee’s 75 anchors Nepal’s innings before Karan KC leads disciplined bowling attack to seal ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 win.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/04/25/smart-streetlights-in-dolakha-expose-technical-and-operational-weaknesses Bhimeshwar Municipality says scheduling issues in Charikot’s smart lighting system persist due to limited local control.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/04/25/wildfire-sweeps-through-bardiya-national-parkBlaze, now in its second week, intensifies in northern and eastern sections, choking nearby settlements with smoke.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/25/in-pictures-riverbank-settlements-cleared-as-eviction-drive-begins-in-kathmanduFamilies shifted to holding centres as authorities begin verification for temporary relocation.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/25/nepal-set-201-run-target-for-uaeAiree’s half-century helps recovery after early collapse in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/25/nepse-drops-49-70-points-as-market-enters-correction-phaseInvestor sentiment weakens amid falling turnover, shrinking liquidity, and ongoing probe into suspected market manipulation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/25/demolition-of-riverbank-squatter-settlements-begins-in-kathmandu-valleyEviction drive begins early Saturday morning without major incidents as authorities deploy security forces and begin relocation process.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/25/the-week-in-six-photos-1777089264Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/25/chiya-kaka-and-the-unfinished-story-of-mardi-himalMardi Himal is not just about landscapes. It is about people: the pioneers, the risk-takers, and the communities who bring these mountains to life.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/25/celebrating-international-jazz-dayKathmandu Jazz Conservatory marks the day with workshops, performances and a concert, bringing together artists and students.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/25/events-april-25-to-may-1-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/25/a-childhood-shaped-by-shadows‘Chhail’ turns the mundane into meaning, capturing poverty and aspiration in Nepal’s far west. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/25/nepse-this-week-1777083095Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/25/nepal-s-hong-kong-consul-in-soup-for-assisting-fugitive-deuba-coupleBindeswar Prasad Lekhak reportedly hosted Deubas and continued to offer help to the fugitive couple.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/25/balendra-shah-tried-to-remove-squatters-homes-as-kathmandu-mayor-now-pm-he-s-making-a-new-pushAuthorities say structures on encroached land will be demolished and displaced families relocated. Critics argue the plan lacks adequate resettlement guarantees.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/24/birthing-centres-crucial-for-mother-and-newborn-safety-face-funding-cuts-under-new-budgetExperts warn of serious setbacks from budget cuts to crucial public health programmes, which could threaten years of Nepal’s healthcare gains.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/24/police-arrest-ex-minister-bikram-pandeyCIB says he was held as part of an ongoing probe into alleged tampering of tender details.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/24/nepali-army-warns-of-legal-action-over-misleading-contentSays false and fabricated narratives on social and mass media are being monitored; urges public to rely on official sources.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/24/nepal-moves-to-regulate-ride-sharing-ride-hailing-after-nearly-a-decade Draft digital mobility standard defines services, sets fares, safety rules and licensing, but operators say gaps remain.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/24/where-do-we-go-now-thapathali-squatters-ask-as-eviction-loomsWith bulldozers set to roll into riverside settlements, families say they have nowhere to move, no one to rely on, and no plan from the state for resettlement.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/24/nepal-a-defeat-oman-by-115-runsDev Khanal, Ishan Pandey and Kushal Malla power 284-7 as bowlers bundle Oman out for 169 at Mulpani. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/24/612-nepalis-rescued-from-southeast-asia-as-cambodia-arrests-more-in-organised-crime-casesForeign Ministry says rescue from online scam centres continues across four countries, while Cambodian authorities detain additional Nepalis on criminal charges.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/24/india-rebukes-trump-for-sharing-hellhole-remarks-on-birthright-citizenshipRow follows Trump’s post of conservative radio transcript amid ongoing birthright citizenship debate.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/24/tightened-bhairahawa-customs-checks-empty-sunauli-marketCrackdown on informal cross-border trade reduces Nepali shoppers in Sunauli, while officials claim revenue gains and traders warn of shifting patterns.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/24/delayed-flood-relief-forces-sinja-families-into-debt-as-reconstruction-drags-onSlow release of government funds pushes flood-affected households to rebuild homes through borrowing, leaving many still repaying loans years after the disaster.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/04/24/footpath-clearance-drive-hits-small-traders-in-biratnagarVendors protest lack of alternatives as metropolis begins market clean-up campaign.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/24/woman-drives-auto-rickshaw-to-fund-husband-s-cancer-treatmentDoctors have advised Tulasara to manage Rs 6 million for a bone marrow transplant, but she struggles to secure even daily meals.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/24/administrative-error-forces-baitadi-residents-to-travel-to-dadeldhura-to-pay-land-taxesOver 400 families in Melauli have crossed district lines for five decades to settle land revenue due to a mapping error in the 1970s.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/24/lack-of-budget-stalls-over-350-drinking-water-projects-in-lumbiniProjects across 12 districts require around Rs 10.92 billion, but no funds have been allocated in the current fiscal year, authorities say.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/24/harichaur-transformed-as-locals-drive-clean-up-and-road-worksCommunity effort improves roads, sanitation and services, turning a struggling bazaar into a growing hub.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/24/israel-lebanon-extend-ceasefire-as-trump-seeks-best-deal-with-iranTrump said he was in no rush to reach a peace agreement and wanted it to be “everlasting,” while continuing to assert that the US had a clear upper hand in the naval stand-off in the Strait. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/24/challenging-norms-through-mithila-art‘Hamro Sahas, Hamro Kala’ uses storytelling to challenge dowry and child marriage.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/24/we-don-t-teach-that-to-females-they-were-told-they-learned-anywayWomen across Nepal are breaking long-held gender and caste barriers to reclaim traditional folk instruments once denied to them.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/24/fifa-sets-another-deadline-for-nsc-to-revoke-anfa-s-suspension-1776997283The global footballing body has asked the National Sports Council to ‘reconsider its position’ and lift ANFA’s suspension by May 4.