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/politics/2026/03/30/congress-factions-parallel-activities-rattle-party-ranksDissident camp hosts lawmakers, uses official party letterhead. Thapa camp mulls disciplinary action.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/chinese-firm-to-operate-nagdhunga-tunnel-despite-japanese-reservationsProject officials say trial operations will begin by early May.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/30/banana-prices-soar-in-kathmanduRetail rates have hit Rs300 a dozen as import curbs over fungal disease causes shortages.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/police-preparing-to-record-statements-of-oli-and-lekhak-from-tuesdayOfficials say decision on modality of recording statements pending amid health and security concerns.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/president-summons-federal-parliament-session-on-thursdayCabinet meeting forms taskforce to prepare discussion paper on constitutional amendment.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/government-move-to-seize-dormant-accounts-hits-legal-wallExisting laws bar transfer of funds from private bank accounts to the state treasury.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/government-recommends-summoning-house-session-on-thursdayCabinet meeting also decides to form taskforce to prepare discussion paper on constitutional amendment.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/30/hill-and-mountain-regions-to-receive-moderate-rain-tuesdayMet office issues yellow warning, meaning people need to stay alert to changing weather conditions.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/30/nepse-drops-by-118-points-in-two-daysRecent political developments after high-profile arrest, global pressure led to the decline.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/supreme-court-refuses-interim-relief-to-oli-seeks-grounds-for-detentionShow-cause order follows hearing on habeas corpus petition filed by the former prime minister’s wife.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/supreme-court-issues-show-cause-order-over-lekhak-s-detentionThe apex court order follows a habeas corpus petition filed by the former home minister’s wife.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/former-energy-minister-deepak-khadka-hospitalised Detained from Budhanilkantha, Khadka is under investigation as authorities secure remand for further probe.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/30/myanmar-military-chief-min-aung-hlaing-steps-down-eyes-presidencyThe 69-year-old general, who had commanded Myanmar’s armed forces since 2011, was one of two people named as vice-presidential candidates by lawmakers from the country’s newly convened lower house of parliament.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/30/gold-price-falls-by-rs2-500-per-tola-silver-also-declinesDomestic bullion mirrors global trends as prices slip from recent peaks.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/03/30/solar-lights-along-bhedetar-sindhuwas-section-of-koshi-highway-lie-defunctDamaged warning systems and lack of maintenance raise safety concerns as drivers report higher accident risks in fog-prone stretches.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/30/brent-heads-for-record-monthly-jump-as-houthi-attacks-widen-gulf-conflictEscalating West Asia tensions push oil prices higher as markets brace for further disruption to global supply routes.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/government-sets-180-day-deadline-to-clear-stalled-power-deals-eyes-export-pushThe plan prioritises clearing pending PPAs, boosting energy exports and reforming the power sector, but draws criticism for lacking focus on domestic electricity consumption.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/30/pakistan-prepares-to-host-peace-talks-as-iran-accuses-us-of-ground-assault-plansRegional powers push for talks as US and Iran remain at odds over military escalation and ceasefire plans.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/lumbini-province-assembly-member-rekha-sharma-arrested-in-kathmanduLawmaker held over alleged child labour case involving minor domestic worker.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/03/30/today-s-weather-march-30-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/30/ncft-graduates-stitch-nepal-s-ecology-into-high-fashionNamuna College of Fashion Technology presents six sequences inspired by Nepal’s landscapes, expressed through experimental textiles and conceptual couture.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/03/30/exploring-nepali-abstraction-at-taragaon-next‘Forms of Abstraction’ maps the journey of abstract art in Nepal as an evolving visual language.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/30/kattha-exports-rise-on-strong-south-asian-demand-raw-material-shortages-persistGrowing consumption in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan boosts Nepal’s kattha trade, but limited supply of khair wood continues to constrain expansion.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/money-laundering-probe-into-deuba-dahal-oli-intensifies-former-minister-khadka-arrestedDepartment of Money Laundering Investigation pursues case after six months of preliminary enquiries, with CIB support, as probe covers top political leaders and past corruption cases.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/northern-wheatear-reappears-in-nawalparasi-after-43-yearsThe elusive migratory bird from the frozen north was spotted along the Narayani River on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/30/can-the-government-deliver-on-its-ambitious-100-point-roadmapIn the work plan unveiled on Saturday, the Balendra Shah-led Cabinet aims to implement time-bound reforms, enhance service delivery, and address public grievances.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/30/strong-government-weak-oppositionRSP’s historic mandate promises stability but analysts doubt a weak opposition can hold it accountable.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/03/29/follow-due-processThe government should have faith in the legal apparatus to handle Gen Z protest prosecutions. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/29/why-nepal-s-economic-diplomacy-underperformsPolicy and strategy alone do not work when action is too little and too late. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/03/29/those-in-power-now-may-avoid-probe-of-their-own-actionThe Karki Commission stepped outside its scope and its members failed to understand their primary mandate.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/29/jd-or-marco-iran-war-raises-2028-stakes-as-trump-weighs-vance-vs-rubioThe pair, widely viewed as potential successors to Trump, have been thrust into still-developing negotiations to end the ​war at a moment when the Republican Party is already weighing its post-Trump future.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/court-allows-seven-day-remand-of-ex-minister-khadka-in-money-laundering-probeKathmandu District Court grants police custody for further investigation after arrest linked to burnt cash recovered during September protests.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/03/29/government-plans-burn-wards-in-all-provincial-hospitalsExperts welcome decision, but stress sustained funding, trained manpower and strong political commitment.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/03/29/the-blue-warThere are no good options left for the US except to end the war.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/03/29/supreme-court-full-bench-to-hear-petitions-on-revision-of-lamichhane-casesDivision bench refers writs challenging the dropping of organised crime and money laundering charges to a three-member bench, citing need for deeper legal scrutiny.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/29/court-remands-oli-lekhak-to-five-days-in-custodyFormer prime minister and ex-home minister face investigation over deaths during Gen Z protests.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/03/29/nepse-plunges-71-05-points-as-all-sectors-post-lossesTurnover exceeds Rs15 billion, with 255 stocks declining.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/03/29/ncp-picks-coordinator-dahal-as-parliamentary-party-leaderAs parliamentary party leader, Dahal will now appoint the deputy leader and the chief whip.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/29/kohli-s-one-format-focus-fuels-strong-ipl-startThe 37-year-old retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India’s 2024 World Cup triumph and brought the curtain down on his 123-test career last year.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/03/29/yemen-s-houthis-enter-iran-war-with-attacks-on-israel-while-us-marines-arrive-in-region-1774772259The war, launched on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has spread across the Middle East, killing thousands and ​hitting the world economy.