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/2026/04/08/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/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-probeAuthorities move to seek Interpol notice as former prime minister and former foreign minister 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.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/08/trump-agrees-to-two-week-iran-ceasefire-drops-threat-to-destroy-whole-civilisationDeal, mediated by Shehbaz Sharif, hinges on reopening of Strait of Hormuz as fighting continues in interim.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/nepali-woman-left-for-a-caregiving-job-in-israel-she-ended-up-in-ramallah-palestine28-year-old Tanahun resident wants to return but her employer won’t release her.https://kathmandupost.com/weather/2026/04/08/today-s-weather-april-8-2026Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/08/a-tender-story-that-tries-too-hard-to-break-your-heartIn ‘A Letter to My Youth’, a bond between a caretaker and a boy, reveals a fragile path towards emotional healing.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/08/with-changing-seasons-your-skincare-needs-an-updateFrom winter dryness to monsoon humidity, learn what your skin needs each season.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/08/everyday-ai-neeti-shresthaShrestha is an illustrator, author and graphic designer based in Kathmandu.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/08/can-the-rhinos-repeat-another-miraculous-comeback-in-league-2With Nepal once more near the bottom of the ICC CWC League 2 table, the Rhinos must replicate the 2023 miracle run to keep maiden Cricket World Cup qualification hopes alive.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/kmg-quits-media-society-over-legal-challenge-to-government-s-private-media-ad-banThe government issued a circular directing that public notices be published or broadcast only through state-owned media.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/government-reinforces-2015-fees-guidelines-for-private-schoolsEducation ministry says admission charge payable only once.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/in-a-historic-shift-pm-to-meet-foreign-envoys-togetherIn the past, newly appointed prime ministers met envoys individually, a practice criticised by intellectuals and the public.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/rautahat-fears-worse-monsoon-as-india-strengthens-50-year-old-damThe 5-km Bairgania Ring Dam stretching from Bagmati in the east to Banjaraha in the west, stands nearly 15 feet high.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/08/nepal-s-position-on-china-won-t-change-foreign-minister-assures-envoyAmbassador Zhang also assures Beijing’s full support to new government, appreciates consistent stance.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/07/trolled-threatened-silencedThe state needs to protect citizens who dare to think differently, in physcial and digital spaces.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/07/when-power-swells-does-dissent-shrinkThe media landscape has become a digital colosseum where trolls drown out nuanced critique. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/07/fast-governance-sells-but-what-is-the-cost Expectations are high for the Balen government. But that is no excuse to bypass rules to get over the line.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/07/halved-fuel-taxes-won-t-benefit-consumers-but-will-trim-noc-lossesMove aims to stabilise supply and settle dues with Indian Oil, but consumers are unlikely to see relief.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/07/rabies-vaccine-shortage-hits-bagmati-provincePublic hospitals out of stock. Patients forced to pay high costs at private pharmacies.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/07/nepal-rejects-everest-poisoning-claims-vows-crackdown-on-rescue-fraudThe clarification comes amid growing scrutiny of alleged irregularities in Nepal’s lucrative mountain rescue sector, particularly in the Everest region — a key hub for high-value trekking and climbing expeditions.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/07/cabinet-appoints-bhatta-planning-commission-vice-chair-makes-other-decisionsThe government could impose odd and even number rules for vehicles if the fuel price continues to soar.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/07/nepse-slips-marginally-as-turnover-declines-1775559038Index falls 2.71 points to 2,757.40. Market capitalisation drops by Rs 5 billionhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/07/women-farmers-the-heartbeat-of-nepal-s-food-systemsCelebrating the International Year of Women Farmers means investing in women’s leadership and ensuring that policies and markets reflect their central role.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/07/government-appoints-gunakar-bhatta-as-npc-vice-chairThe Cabinet also names Kiran Pandit as deputy governor of Nepal Rastra Bank.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/07/two-decades-without-new-health-staff-patients-suffer-in-public-hospitalsOutdated staffing norms, recruitment delays and brain drain of medical professionals leave patients waiting in long queues and facing delayed care.