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/2026/04/14/government-unveils-18-point-national-commitment-draftThe draft is prepared from parties’ election pledges as part of implementing the government’s 100-point governance plan.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/14/us-begins-iran-port-blockade-oil-prices-ease-on-hopes-for-dialogueThe US's blockade has further clouded the outlook for global energy security and the supply of a vast array of goods that relies on petroleum, and has little, if any, international backing.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/04/14/fifa-afc-press-nsc-to-lift-anfa-suspension-resume-election-processWorld football bodies warn of possible suspension if interference persists, reject call for tier-based polls.https://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/04/14/new-trial-over-soccer-legend-maradona-s-death-begins-in-argentinaA court in ​San Isidro, near Buenos Aires, will hear testimony from just under 100 witnesses ​as it tries Maradona’s medical team over alleged negligence in the death ⁠of the 1986 World Cup champion.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/04/14/4g-keeps-growing-fast-in-nepal-while-users-still-face-slow-speeds-and-patchy-coverageWith 26.58 million users and rising penetration, 4G dominates Nepal’s internet market amid uneven service quality and limited progress on next-generation networks.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/14/police-fire-tear-gas-as-workers-protest-in-india-s-noida-turns-violent-1776138516Violence erupts on fourth day as workers demand wage hikes, fixed hours and overtime pay, prompting police action in Noida’s industrial hub.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/14/addressing-nepal-s-vulnerability-to-measlesThe country cannot afford a wait-and-see approach to deadly diseases such as measles.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/14/us-begins-blockade-of-iran-s-ports-tehran-threatens-retaliationTehran warns Gulf ports could be targeted as US enforces naval blockade after failed Islamabad talks, with oil prices surging and the fragile ceasefire nearing collapse.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/14/how-the-government-silently-abandoned-the-proposed-apology-to-dalitsThe dismissal of the state’s apology to Dalits discredits both the government and the RSP. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/14/tourism-culture-and-development-three-pillars-of-nepal-s-soft-powerNow is the time to unlock Nepal’s soft power globally and ensure its progress isn’t delayed.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/14/ink-that-speaks-and-what-it-forgetsAs tattoo culture grows and stigma fades, the International Nepal Tattoo Convention highlights global artistry while also drawing attention to the declining presence of indigenous tattoo traditions.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/14/bringing-seto-dharti-to-lifeA stage adaptation of the Madan Puraskar-winning novel explores child marriage and women’s silence.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/14/aasif-sheikh-s-double-century-steals-the-spotlight-at-men-s-pm-cupThe eighth edition of the Men’s PM Cup marked the tournament’s first-ever double century on Monday. The day also saw the most sixes in an innings and the highest totals.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/14/nepali-airlines-in-a-scramble-as-fuel-costs-spike-passengers-vanishBuddha Air says daily passenger numbers have plunged by 1,500, and flights cut by 25 percent.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/nepal-readies-plan-to-reclaim-land-held-by-party-affiliated-trade-unionsYears after mandating the conversion of free land-use rights into paid leases, several organisations continue to hold state property as enforcement lags.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/phewa-demolitions-now-halted-expose-buffer-dispute-selective-enforcementResidents and landowners allege that boundaries are unclear, enforcement is selective, and the 65-metre buffer rule does not have a scientific basis.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/14/buddha-air-relaunches-royal-club-as-fully-digital-loyalty-programmeUnder the new system, passengers can accumulate mileage points from flights and redeem them as discounts on future bookings.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/shrinking-civil-society-raises-concerns-over-accountability-amid-weak-oppositionFrequent ‘dollar farming’ accusations are eroding public confidence in civil society, say critics.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/13/unicef-supplies-vitamin-a-for-next-week-s-nationwide-campaign-after-government-misses-procurement-deadlineOfficials say the delay in procurement was due to lengthy procedures and pricing issues.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/13/remembering-2082-bs-in-photosA year of political upheaval, protest movements and disasters, 2082 BS reshaped Nepal as new forces rose amid a digital wave.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/ministers-asset-details-spark-controversy-calls-grow-for-transparencyFollowing the disclosure of assets by new Cabinet members, public scrutiny has increased over the scale and sources of their wealth.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/education-ministry-asks-local-units-to-act-against-schools-failing-to-provide-scholarshipsPrivate schools have either been reluctant to provide scholarships or failed to ensure transparency in their distribution.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/oli-undergoes-successful-kidney-stone-surgeryThe former prime minister receives treatment in the ICU at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital after the procedure.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/13/police-fire-tear-gas-as-workers-protest-in-india-s-noida-turns-violentNoida is among the largest planned industrial townships of Asia and houses thousands of ​industrial units.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/monkey-sterilisation-pilot-begins-in-diktelSix-member expert team begins field study amid complaints over crop damage.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/13/aasif-sheikh-becomes-first-player-to-hit-double-hundred-in-domestic-cricketThe opener struck 208 off 142 balls in the PM Cup, breaking Pradeep Airee’s long-standing record.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/13/australia-appoints-woman-to-lead-its-army-for-the-first-timeCoyle’s appointment comes as Australia’s military seeks to ​boost the number of female officers in its ranks. It ​faces a wave of allegations of systematic sexual harassment and discrimination.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/why-is-nepal-s-private-press-covered-in-question-marks-todayDozens of newspapers are blanking out their front pages to fight a new government rule that pulls state ads from private media.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/nepal-weighs-infrastructure-court-to-fast-track-dispute-resolutionStudy panel formed as prolonged litigation stalls development projects and delays contract awards.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/13/us-to-blockade-iran-after-talks-fail-to-yield-a-dealMaritime blockade to begin as ceasefire falters, with tensions rising over nuclear demands and control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy flows and further escalation in the Gulf.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/13/hungary-s-conservative-icon-orban-defeated-by-centre-right-oppositionVoters hand Viktor Orban a decisive defeat as Peter Magyar secures a two-thirds majority, signalling a shift towards the European mainstream and potential policy reset on Ukraine and EU ties.https://kathmandupost.com/arts/2026/04/13/like-a-rising-river-explores-nepali-women-through-artFifteen artists translate lived experiences from across Nepal into powerful visual narratives on labour, identity, and resilience.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/13/asha-bhosle-beloved-voice-in-nepal-and-beyond-passes-away-at-92The legendary playback singer leaves behind a timeless musical legacy, deeply rooted in both Bollywood and Nepal’s cultural memory.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/04/13/congress-uml-must-reform-provincial-governance-for-their-own-good-expert-saysThe RSP-led federal government’s reform drive puts pressure on traditional parties to trim provincial cabinets.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/13/nepal-s-measles-elimination-goal-is-slipping-awayAt least four measles outbreaks have been reported in Sarlahi and Baglung since the start of 2026.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/13/chinese-planes-continue-to-be-a-costly-burden-for-nepal-airlinesGrounded for years, the aircraft continue to drain millions as efforts to sell, lease, or return them fail amid financial and diplomatic constraints.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/12/pm-shah-s-diplomatic-journey-to-redefine-nepal-india-relationsThe trip could be a rare moment when history stops dictating the future of Nepal-India ties.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/12/in-times-of-market-uncertainty-sustained-economic-growth-is-the-right-medicine-stocks-needPolicies focused on sustained growth will eventually reflect in stock prices.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/04/12/too-early-to-comment-on-government-s-foreign-policy-decorumWhile PM Shah’s decision to hold a collective meeting with all foreign envoys could be seen as a positive move, his choice of attire was problematic.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/12/the-ventilator-economy-gets-its-chance-it-s-time-to-actExhausted population awaits quick, tangible and meaningful results on the government’s growth and governance promise.