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/2026/04/29/trump-s-special-envoy-sergio-gor-seeks-meeting-with-pm-shah-as-he-arrives-in-nepal-tomorrowThe prime minister hasn’t committed yet to meeting with US special envoy for South and Central Asia.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/draft-guidelines-propose-tech-overhaul-of-public-transportNew rules call for GPS tracking, AI-based monitoring, panic buttons and digital chit to improve safety, accountability and passenger experience.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/29/fifa-increases-financial-distribution-to-world-cup-participants-by-15-percentThe ​2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the men’s tournament to feature 48 teams, up from 32, and will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/29/uae-reviewing-multilateral-ties-after-opec-exit-but-rules-out-more-departures-official-saysThe exit of the UAE -- one of the group’s biggest producers -- widens a rift between the UAE and its neighbour Saudi ​Arabia, which is effectively OPEC’s leader.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/improved-stoves-reduce-smoke-and-ease-daily-burden-in-jumla-and-kalikotMore than 4,000 households in Jumla and Kalikot districts are breathing cleaner air, saving firewood, and spending less time on daily chores.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/29/nepal-bans-three-veterinary-painkillers-linked-to-vulture-deathsNimesulide, aceclofenac and ketoprofen will be phased out over six months, during which existing stocks can still be sold.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/04/29/nepali-thought-leaders-gather-at-harvard-and-mit-for-inaugural-nepal-discourse More than 50 speakers and 400 participants explore AI, leadership, institutions, and diaspora engagement.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/29/oman-beat-nepal-by-102-runs-under-dls-method-in-rain-hit-league-2-matchJatinder Singh’s 130 powers Oman to 305-8 as Nepal were 155-7 in 36.5 overs at Kirtipur before rain abandons play.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/dhankhola-lamahi-road-upgrade-begins-under-mcc-nepal-compactThe upgrade will introduce advanced construction technologies, including Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and Superpave asphalt.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/04/29/chitwan-national-park-issues-15-day-notice-to-clear-encroached-areasPark warns of fines, imprisonment for non-compliance as authorities plan phased eviction of settlements, including Bandarjhula community.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/1-2-million-driving-licences-printed-backlog-clearance-set-for-mid-julySecurity Printing Centre ramps up production as 2.9 million pending licences are processed in two phases under agreement with Department of Transport Management.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/29/iran-s-guards-seize-wartime-power-blunting-supreme-leader-s-rolePower consolidates around IRGC-led wartime structure as clerical authority recedes and Iran’s negotiation stance hardens.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/nepal-china-sign-agreement-for-second-phase-of-ring-road-expansion The project will widen 8.2 km road from Kalanki to Basundhara, funded by Rs11 billion Chinese grant.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/29/private-sector-opposes-mandatory-mrp-provisionTraders say foreign suppliers may be unwilling to send goods with MRP labels, given Nepal’s small economy and low import volumes. The rule led to customs clearance disruption.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/29/oman-post-306-run-target-against-nepal-in-league-2-clashJatinder Singh’s 130 powers Oman as Sompal Kami takes four wickets.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/29/will-karnali-students-receive-textbooks-during-enrolment-drive-this-yearDelayed fund releases raise doubts even as book supply improves.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/army-breaches-jurisdiction-in-collecting-squatters-dataThe national defence force says the data collection was carried out under decisions made by district security committees. Chief district officers, however, dispute the claim.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/29/paral-ko-aago-love-conflict-return-in-a-reimagined-classicThe 2026 adaptation of the story written by Guru Prasad Mainali follows a fractured marriage, asking what remains after anger has done its damage.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/29/cricket-is-disrupting-academics-at-tu-the-sport-can-still-thrive-with-alternative-measuresTU leadership and the government must finalise a deal that respects both the students and the sport.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/29/nepal-strives-for-provincial-improvement-will-their-lot-improveEarly signals from the government appear encouraging, but they must lead to decisive action.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/29/evolving-threat-of-pink-eye-h5n1-bird-flu-could-it-spread-globallyEvidence suggests that human transmission may occur through exposure to cattle or raw milk.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/everest-route-through-khumbu-icefall-finally-opened-after-19-day-delayClimbers to begin acclimatisation as teams fix path beyond serac.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/29/what-i-watch-online-sofia-gadegaard-shahShah is a former Nepali national swimmer and a content creator.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/29/government-blames-corruption-and-crony-capitalism-for-weak-economyCalls for broad structural reforms to improve growth and jobs. Economist says report is routine and superficial.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/rsp-follows-familiar-path-resorting-to-ordinancesLaw minister: Ordinances to fill gap in Constitutional Council Act and regulate the cooperatives sector.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/nepal-s-electronic-transactions-law-continues-to-be-misused-to-stifle-free-speechSuccessive governments have invoked this provision to target critics, media and ordinary citizens.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/29/government-set-to-open-competition-for-ambassador-posts-a-first-in-nepalThe foreign ministry is set to announce envoy vacancies by next week, multiple officials told the Post.https://kathmandupost.com/international-sports/2026/04/28/stones-to-leave-man-city-after-trophy-laden-decadeThe 31-year-old England international has made 293 appearances for City since joining from Everton in 2016.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/28/how-nepal-built-a-cricketing-identity-in-a-decadeSeven key takeaways from a journey marked by breakthroughs, near-misses and resilience on the global stage.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/28/nepal-s-growth-holds-steady-at-3-85-percent-despite-shocksFarm losses, protests and global tensions weigh on the economy, but remittance surge and energy output support the outlook.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/28/uae-leaves-opec-in-major-blow-to-global-oil-producers-groupThe loss of the UAE, a longstanding OPEC member, could create disarray and weaken the group.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/28/tribhuvan-highway-expansion-begins-in-birgunjEngineers begin measurements from the Gandak area, completing marking on both sides of the road up to the Sugar Mill.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/28/sisneri-kogate-streams-planned-as-alternative-water-source-for-kathmandu-valleyThe Rs 33 billion project aims to ease water shortage in the valley amid frequent disruption of the Melamchi water project during the monsoon.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/28/over-88-000-students-obtain-nocs-online-in-three-years-as-system-expandsThe education ministry’s digital platform has enabled thousands of students to receive NOCs without visiting offices, though most applicants still rely on in-person verification.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/28/nine-of-11-sub-customs-offices-under-birgunj-customs-remain-closedWhile the government enforces customs duties on goods worth over Rs100 to boost revenue, most local customs points remain shut, creating difficulties for both the state and consumers.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/28/court-orders-golchha-to-be-produced-within-24-hoursSupreme Court responds to habeas corpus petition filed by Golchha’s wife over alleged illegal detention; arrest linked to ongoing probe into a share trading scheme.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/28/pitch-perfect-hazlewood-and-bhuvneshwar-show-how-to-restore-ipl-s-bat-ball-balanceThe IPL has become a batter’s paradise, with flat pitches and short boundaries contributing to sky-high scores and teams routinely chasing ​down 200-plus totals.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/04/28/constitutional-council-regains-full-strength-after-eight-monthsOpposition leader’s appointment clears path for key recommendations, but legal uncertainty over decision-making persists.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/28/everest-route-through-khumbu-icefall-reopens Rope-fixing resumes as Icefall Doctors advance toward Camp II following clearance of the obstruction caused by a serac.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/04/28/fear-of-eviction-grips-singhiya-riverside-squatters-as-kathmandu-drive-echoes-in-biratnagarResidents say they fear a similar crackdown, as authorities step up identification of ‘genuine and fake’ squatters across Morang.