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/health/2026/04/09/two-day-weekend-at-government-hospitals-from-next-week-sparks-alarm-for-surgery-patientsPatients and consumer rights activists say the move hits the poor hardest, urge the government to reconsider the decision.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/09/inside-the-rs-3-73-billion-fraud-investigation-shaking-nepal-s-business-eliteHow an informal alliance between a well-connected fixer and one of Nepal's oldest business families unravelled into a Rs 3.73 billion fraud investigation.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/09/israel-launches-fresh-strikes-on-lebanon-after-huge-attacks-jeopardise-truceCeasefire under strain as Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon, Iran heads into talks with US while oil prices surge and regional tensions deepen.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/04/09/women-in-jhapa-s-bahundangi-turn-elephant-fear-into-opportunity-through-community-homestay Local women are running an ‘elephant-friendly’ homestay that provides income, strengthens community ties and redefines the village’s identity.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/09/nepal-s-elephants-in-the-fog-selected-for-cannes-un-certain-regardAbinash Bikram Shah’s debut feature becomes the first Nepali film in the section, competing for top honours.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/09/labour-minister-sacked-over-disciplinary-breachPrime minister acts on RSP recommendation, citing misuse of office.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/09/anti-graft-body-files-corruption-charges-against-former-speaker-mahara-others-in-gold-smuggling-caseThe former Maoist leader and others are accused of causing losses totalling Rs70 million in the smuggling case from 2022.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/09/nepal-to-host-south-asian-qualifying-for-itf-asia-12-under-team-competitionSix South Asian teams, except Bangladesh, will participate in the qualifying event from April 13 to 17.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/09/oli-lekhak-released-following-court-orderThey must be present before the authorities when required. The investigation is linked to deaths during Gen Z protests. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/09/trump-warns-of-major-war-escalation-if-iran-peace-process-failsTrump said in a ‌social media post US ships, aircraft and personnel with additional ammunition and weaponry would remain in place to destroy, if necessary, but expressed confidence that a lasting deal would be agreed and followed.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/09/what-follows-after-arrest-warrants-against-the-deuba-coupleThe couple are placed on the fugitive list after the arrest warrents issued on Tuesday. Both are currently abroad.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/09/israeli-strikes-pummel-lebanon-killing-250-in-deadliest-day-of-warThe strikes ​raised questions about regional truce efforts, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian saying a ceasefire in Lebanon was an essential condition of his country’s agreement with the US.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/09/two-brothers-stabbed-to-deathArguments over mistaken phone calls led to the deadly incident at Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/09/exploring-illusion-through-art‘Maya Art Exhibition 3’, featuring artists from Nepal, Japan, and France, starts on April 10.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/09/even-a-few-minds-changed-is-a-revolutionFilmmaker Samundra Bhatta on how literature and cinema together can reshape perspectives. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/09/mohammad-aadil-alam-made-a-dramatic-return-to-cricket-but-he-is-struggling-with-formMadhesh’s Alam was out for a duck against Gandaki in the Men’s PM Cup on Wednesday. It was his second duck in the tournament, where he has managed 61 runs in five games so far.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/09/rising-fuel-costs-drive-sharp-fare-hikes-threatening-growth-and-household-budgetsDiesel spikes over 30 percent in a month, driving up passenger and cargo tariffs and threatening growth, consumption and household budgets.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/09/mbbs-classes-to-commence-at-shahid-dasharath-chand-university-of-health-sciences-in-geta-in-new-academic-yearTo facilitate clinical practice, the existing 50-bed Geta Hospital will be upgraded to a 300-bed teaching hospital.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/water-crisis-worsens-for-jajarkot-earthquake-survivorsThe earthquake in 2023 damaged 480 water projects across three districts of Karnali province. In Jajarkot alone, 145 drinking water projects were destroyed and 106 damaged.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/paralysis-plagues-morang-s-sardar-settlementThe Tharu village of Bataraitola is home to around 1,100 people, but over 50 including old and young suffer from severe mobility issues.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/nepal-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire-urges-peaceful-resolutionMoFA calls the two-week truce a positive step towards de-escalation in West Asia.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/prime-minister-balendra-shah-resets-nepal-s-diplomatic-posture-in-a-single-dayIn a break from years of ad hoc diplomacy, Shah met 17 ambassadors jointly and briefed ministers on protocol, signalling a more deliberate, state-led foreign policy.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/08/mend-or-endThe UML’s continued denial of the sanctity of people’s verdict will put it in an existential crisis. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/08/new-president-old-playbook-democracy-still-on-hold-in-myanmarThe Myanmarese aspire for the return of multiparty democracy. But it remains a distant dream. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/08/when-the-state-goes-silent-others-write-our-storyNepal is losing control over its narrative by allowing external sources to document its story. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/08/what-the-us-iran-israel-and-pakistan-have-said-about-the-ceasefirePakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the ceasefire between Iran ​and the United States on X, saying the two sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/government-approves-public-transport-fare-adjustmentPassenger fares to rise by 16.71 percent, with cargo rates increasing by 21.68 percent on hilly routes and 15.75 percent in the Terai under the automatic pricing system.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/shyam-kumar-missing-for-19-years-in-bahrain-returns-home-disabled Found unconscious and treated, he was brought back with embassy support; now bedridden, he faces financial hardship.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/08/nepse-gains-45-12-points-turnover-rises-to-rs-8-31-billionIndex closes at 2,802.52 as market capitalisation increases to Rs 4.764 trillion.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/supreme-court-asks-three-rastriya-swatantra-party-lawmakers-why-they-should-not-be-suspendedThey have 15 days to furnish the written clarification.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/04/08/nepali-embassy-warns-against-travelling-to-oman-on-visit-visas-for-workOman has enforced a regulation since October 31, 2023, barring the conversion of tourist or visit visas into work permits after arrival.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/arrest-warrants-issued-against-deuba-couple-in-money-laundering-probeCourt order paves way for Red Notice as former PM and his wife remain abroad.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/08/bheri-babai-diversion-project-civil-works-miss-third-deadline-only-57-percent-completeContractor seeks another extension as delays pile up from design changes to material shortages.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/08/rato-machhindranath-chariot-construction-gathers-pace Artisans from Patan work on the towering wooden structure ahead of the month-long festival.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/04/08/french-national-found-in-pashupatinath-area-handed-over-to-immigration-says-nepal-policePolice say the individual had been living in Nepal for six years and left belongings at a hotel due to financial difficulties, urging the public not to spread unverified content.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/08/gold-prices-surge-in-nepal-amid-global-market-shiftsPrice rises Rs7,200 per tola to Rs299,000 as investors turn to safe-haven assets; silver also climbs.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/08/itahari-gold-cup-returns-as-night-event-with-foreign-teams Sixteenth edition set for April 13-20 with floodlit matches, prize pool and eight Nepali sides alongside two international teams.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/licence-backlog-persists-despite-100-day-delivery-planGovernment aims to print and deliver millions of licences by mid-July, but delays and system issues continue to slow progress.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/04/08/constitution-amendment-task-force-holds-first-meeting-todayPanel begins work on amendment discussion paper; Congress and other parties yet to name members.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/08/oil-slides-below-100-after-trump-announces-two-week-ceasefireMarkets tumble as tentative US-Iran ceasefire raises hopes of Strait of Hormuz reopening, but risks persist amid continued regional attacks.