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/2026/04/26/kathmandu-municipalities-cap-private-school-feesUnder the new framework, monthly fees range from Rs2,400 for early childhood development classes to a maximum of Rs7,755 for Grade 10.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/embankment-work-gathers-pace-to-protect-susta-from-erosion-1777214839Rs140 million project aims for completion before monsoon as Narayani river threatens settlement.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/26/designing-nepal-from-behind-the-veilNepal’s bureaucracy, civil service, courts and universities were not built for everyone. They were built by and for a particular caste, a particular language, a particular geography. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/26/colombia-explosives-attack-kills-13-police-source-saysCauca Governor Octavio ​Guzman said on X that the attack was one of several ​criminal actions reported in the province on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/company-to-bear-cost-of-repatriating-manjaya-sada-s-body-from-malaysiaEmbassy reaches agreement with employer as family’s financial burden eases after weeks of uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/26/how-the-shooting-at-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner-unfoldedGunman storms security checkpoint at Washington Hilton, injures Secret Service agent; suspect subdued and taken into custody.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/26/kathmandu-shrouded-in-haze-as-pollution-spikesThick smog blankets the Valley, lowering visibility as AQI reaches 192.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/poor-visibility-forces-flight-diversions-at-kathmandu-airportThree international flights rerouted, around 600 passengers affected.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/04/26/bulldozers-roll-through-manohara-settlements-as-eviction-drive-continues 777 structures targeted as authorities deploy high security with 1,900 personnel.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/26/us-iran-peace-hopes-fade-as-trump-scraps-talksThe deadlock ​leaves the world’s biggest economy and a major oil power locked in a confrontation that ⁠has already pushed energy prices to multi-year highs, stoked inflation and darkened global growth prospects.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/nepal-drafts-civil-service-bill-raising-retirement-age-to-60-tightening-psc-eligibilityProposed law restructures provincial services, introduces performance-based evaluation, bans trade unions and political activity, and formalises federal administrative coordination.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/25/encroachment-crackdowns-loom-in-rautahat-butwal-and-pokharaAuthorities move to reclaim public land, issuing notices and preparing demolition drives.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/26/trump-safe-after-being-rushed-from-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooter-in-custodyGunman stopped at security screening, injures agent; attendees evacuated as investigation points to lone suspect.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/26/who-cleaned-our-cityA silent city, a solitary man, and a routine that keeps the madness away.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/26/budget-friendly-neighbourhoods-for-nepali-students-in-vancouverFrom campus district to quiet suburbs, a guide to student living in this Canadian city.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/26/sandeep-lamichhane-is-three-wickets-shy-of-becoming-the-first-bowler-with-100-league-2-wicketsNepal’s all-time leading wicket-taker, Lamichhane, reached 97 League-2 wickets after picking two wickets in Nepal’s 37-run win over the UAE on Saturday.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/26/parliamentarians-throng-ministry-to-clamour-for-petty-projects-ahead-of-annual-budgetDespite policy push to prioritise large infrastructure, lawmakers submit hundreds of low-budget plans, raising concerns over duplication and federal overreach.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/nepal-wants-heavy-lift-aircraft-from-us-instead-of-six-choppers-offered-in-grantInstead of rotary-wing craft, Kathmandu will request for aerial cranes or heavy-lift helicopters.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/26/squatter-settlements-on-bagmati-riverbanks-razed-as-residents-await-an-uncertain-futureEvicted families taken to Dasharath Stadium and other designated sites for temporary accommodation.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/25/the-historical-footprint-of-youth-in-nepali-politicsThe state should address student political affiliations through consensus rather than force. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/25/bangladesh-s-transition-is-trapped-by-its-own-designThe country has a government with a commanding mandate. Yet it cannot easily deliver reform.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/25/cycling-was-once-central-to-daily-life-now-it-s-done-mostly-for-funInterest in bicycles is growing again. But poor infrastructure, unsafe roads and status-driven attitudes continue to keep cycling from becoming a mode of commuting.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/25/these-karnali-women-once-relied-on-family-support-now-they-own-businessesThrough street vending, group farming and skill training programmes, women in remote districts are slowly moving towards self-reliance and financial independence.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/25/iran-says-it-won-t-accept-maximalist-demands-as-islamabad-hosts-peace-pushTehran rejects direct talks with Washington as ceasefire holds and Strait of Hormuz disruption drives oil price surge.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/04/25/kathmandu-continues-eviction-of-riverbank-settlements-871-households-identifiedDisplaced families moved to temporary shelters and hotels as verification process set to begin, authorities say.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/25/promises-versus-reality-the-discrepancy-in-nepal-s-investment-summitsNepal’s ambitious investment pledges remain largely unfulfilled, hindered by systemic inefficiencies and regulatory uncertainty.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/25/old-brick-factories-given-two-years-to-adopt-cleaner-measures Amended standards mandate cleaner technology, cap pollutants and give existing industries two years to comply.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/25/nepal-defeat-uae-by-37-runsDipendra Singh Airee’s 75 anchors Nepal’s innings before Karan KC leads disciplined bowling attack to seal ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 win.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/04/25/smart-streetlights-in-dolakha-expose-technical-and-operational-weaknesses Bhimeshwar Municipality says scheduling issues in Charikot’s smart lighting system persist due to limited local control.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2026/04/25/wildfire-sweeps-through-bardiya-national-parkBlaze, now in its second week, intensifies in northern and eastern sections, choking nearby settlements with smoke.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/25/in-pictures-riverbank-settlements-cleared-as-eviction-drive-begins-in-kathmanduFamilies shifted to holding centres as authorities begin verification for temporary relocation.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/25/nepal-set-201-run-target-for-uaeAiree’s half-century helps recovery after early collapse in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/25/nepse-drops-49-70-points-as-market-enters-correction-phaseInvestor sentiment weakens amid falling turnover, shrinking liquidity, and ongoing probe into suspected market manipulation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/25/demolition-of-riverbank-squatter-settlements-begins-in-kathmandu-valleyEviction drive begins early Saturday morning without major incidents as authorities deploy security forces and begin relocation process.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/25/the-week-in-six-photos-1777089264Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/25/chiya-kaka-and-the-unfinished-story-of-mardi-himalMardi Himal is not just about landscapes. It is about people: the pioneers, the risk-takers, and the communities who bring these mountains to life.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/25/celebrating-international-jazz-dayKathmandu Jazz Conservatory marks the day with workshops, performances and a concert, bringing together artists and students.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/25/events-april-25-to-may-1-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/25/a-childhood-shaped-by-shadows‘Chhail’ turns the mundane into meaning, capturing poverty and aspiration in Nepal’s far west. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/25/nepse-this-week-1777083095Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.