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/valley/2026/04/19/kathmandu-police-map-1-097-repeat-offendersProfile list covers people linked to gangs, theft and fraud, aiming to guide future investigations.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/19/dhami-kakshapati-win-at-immortal-fighting-championship-in-indiaTwo Nepali fighters, Sangita Dhami and Kunjan Kakshapati, defeated Indian fighters Aarya Choudhary and Inzamam Ul Huck, respectively, in the inaugural edition of the tournament held in Bengaluru on Saturday night.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/19/salyan-jeep-crash-death-toll-rises-to-fourVictims include three who died on the spot; six among the injured in critical condition.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/19/trump-iran-cite-progress-in-talks-as-uncertainty-hangs-over-straitTehran and Washington report movement in negotiations, but disputes over nuclear limits and control of the vital shipping lane continue as ceasefire deadline nears.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/04/19/fresh-violence-erupts-in-india-s-manipur-nepali-speaking-community-fearfulAround 60,000 Nepali speaking people in Manipur are living under constant fear and uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/19/fiction-sameer-vs-the-systemIn a crowded government office, a simple task spirals into frustration and breakdown.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/19/matka-king-nagraj-manjule-s-series-falls-into-familiar-trapsThe series rests on a bravura performance by Vijay Varma, but the rest makes for a less-than-satisfactory streaming debut for Manjule.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/19/cabinet-delay-leaves-key-expressway-section-in-limbo-in-khokana Proposal to shift toll plaza to Pharsidol awaits Cabinet decision as construction reaches 46.88 percent, Mahadevtar tunnel breakthrough targeted by mid-July.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/19/many-local-units-seek-to-upgrade-federal-ministry-launches-processThe federal ministry will start the process as per the provision of revisiting existing set-up before every local elections.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/19/mountain-students-to-suffer-more-as-off-sundays-pile-on-learning-holidaysFederal directives on enrolment and teaching schedules clash with climatic, social and structural realities across Karnali and Madhesh, causing worries about incomplete courses and worse learning outcomes.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/nepal-begin-icc-women-s-t20i-challenge-trophy-with-lossThe Indu Barma-led side lost to the USA by 44 runs at Gahanga Cricket Stadium in Rwanda on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/gangster-like-behaviour-traders-clash-with-butwal-officials-over-pavement-clearing-driveCrackdown on encroachments triggers tensions as traders allege high-handed tactics and poor record-keeping of seized goods.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/18/despite-surging-costs-everest-still-draws-climbers-as-china-s-north-side-stays-shutThe Department of Tourism has issued Everest climbing permits to 360 individuals as of Friday, compared with 331 during the same period last year.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/santoshi-shrestha-rebounds-from-defeat-to-break-record-retain-kantipur-half-marathon-titleA month after her first domestic loss in years, Shrestha overcomes doubt and fatigue with a tactical run to reclaim her crown in record time.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/salyan-surgeries-halt-forces-patients-to-travel-outward-for-careClosure forces patients to travel as far as Dang, Nepalgunj or Surkhet to seek care—at heavy prices.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/sada-family-struggles-to-repatriate-their-son-s-body-from-malaysiaThe Sadas say they do not know the name of the company where their son was working as a security guard.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/18/defiant-message-from-iran-as-vessels-attempting-to-cross-hormuz-report-gunfireSome merchant vessels received a radio message from Iran’s Navy that the vital energy chokepoint was shut again and no ships were allowed to pass through.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/arjun-kulung-rai-wins-his-fourth-100-mile-title-at-6th-manjushree-trail-raceRai won the 100 miler in the second, fourth and fifth editions. He finished the 165-km-long race around the Kathmandu Valley rim in the sixth edition at 26 hours 37 minutes 49 seconds.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/18/events-april-18-to-april-24-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/18/trump-says-he-has-good-news-on-iran-as-tankers-cross-strait-of-hormuzDespite the progress on opening the strait, prospects remained unclear on a resumption of high-level US-Iran talks or any agreement ​over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, a key sticking point.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/rokaya-and-shrestha-win-kantipur-half-marathon-titlesThe 14th edition of the racing event drew a record turnout of around 4,000 participants across multiple categories.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/18/selective-buying-lifts-market-amid-flat-benchmarkHotel sector gains 5.13 percent on seasonal optimism linked to New Year demand and two-day weekend impact.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/kantipur-half-marathon-kicks-off-with-record-participationAround 4,000 runners take part in 14th edition as organisers introduce timing chips and ensure equal prize money for winners.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/18/celebrating-tsuneyo-kaneda-s-artistic-legacy-at-arniko-art-galleryThe show celebrates Kaneda’s centenary year and marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Japan.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/18/kriti-mainali-s-couture-brings-nepali-fashion-to-global-runwaysThrough her label K R I T I, Mainali blends heritage craft and contemporary design. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/army-win-men-s-pm-cup-after-five-yearsTribhuvan Army Club defeated Sudurpashchim by five wickets in the final on Friday to win Nepal’s premier one-day cricket tournament for the third time.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/18/associate-el-clsico-returns-under-lights-at-tu-stadiumA two-match T20I series between Nepal and the UAE starts on April 20, and it will mark the beginning of a month-long cricketing activity at the home of Nepali cricket. The games got more exciting with CAN revealing more diverse squads for T20Is and ODIs.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/nepal-set-for-contraceptive-shortage-amid-funding-cutsHealth ministry has cut the contraceptive budget from Rs250 million to Rs170 million for the new fiscal year, while UNFPA has slashed annual funding from $3.2m to $1.06m.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/government-moves-to-probe-assets-questions-linger-over-panel-s-mandate-and-impactEx-justice-led panel will examine wealth of public office holders between 2006 and 2026.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/18/shockwaves-of-iran-war-hit-manufacturing-construction-sectors-in-nepalImpact of skyrocketing petroleum prices and riverbed material shortages threatens factory and project shutdowns.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/18/global-ride-hailing-giant-uber-set-for-nepal-s-already-crowded-marketUS firm plans debut within a month as interim rules hastened amid law delays.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/17/supreme-court-recognises-gagan-thapa-faction-as-official-nepali-congressVerdict ends three-month party legitimacy dispute. Court upholds Thapa-led leadership amid parallel claims and internal divisions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/17/us-assistant-secretary-of-state-samir-paul-kapur-visiting-nepal-mondayWashington’s decision to send a top diplomat soon after the formation of Shah government is loaded with meaning, say officials.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/17/iran-says-hormuz-strait-open-after-lebanon-deal-trump-expects-iran-deal-soonThe US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which started on February 28, has killed thousands of people and destabilised the Middle East.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/17/taplenjung-chauri-farmers-demand-resumption-of-trade-with-tibetLivestock exports remain stalled since the Covid pandemic five years ago. Over 180 herders in Taplejung are left with thousands of unsold animals and shrinking incomes.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/17/open-air-burning-is-choking-our-cities-it-s-time-to-tackle-itPeople must be educated about the harm caused by open-air burning to themselves and others.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/17/the-essence-of-statecraft-is-not-economicsEconomic prosperity is part and parcel of statecraft, not the be-all and end-all of it.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/17/the-american-israeli-war-on-iran-is-the-quest-for-dominanceThe talks in Pakistan aim not for peace but to buy time and weaken Iran permanently.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/17/know-sapana-pradhan-malla-in-five-pointsAfter decades of challenging discriminatory laws, Malla now leads Nepal's Supreme Court and is poised to become its next Chief Justice.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/17/how-the-us-could-clear-mines-from-the-strait-of-hormuzUS deploys drones and robotic systems to clear Hormuz mines, but operation remains slow and exposed to Iranian threats.