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/2026/04/02/rsp-picks-vice-chair-aryal-for-speakerA parliamentary party meeting held on Thursday endorsed Aryal’s candidacy after party chair Ravi Lamichhane proposed his name for the post.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/court-allows-two-more-days-remand-of-oli-and-lekhakFormer prime minister Oli attends hearing virtually from hospital as police seek more time for probe.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/after-six-years-of-construction-authorities-realise-kakri-maikot-road-does-not-belong-to-shahid-margaProject orders a halt to additional construction. Locals are disappointed.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/02/indonesia-earthquake-damages-buildings-but-tsunami-alerts-have-been-liftedIndonesia is a tectonically complex part of ​the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, a seismically active belt of volcanoes stretching from South America to the Russian Far East.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/02/nepse-closes-higher-at-2-782-18-with-rs-8-81-billion-turnoverSelective buying in manufacturing and trading stocks offsets weakness in finance sector, keeping market slightly positive despite broader declines.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2026/04/02/new-house-session-beginsFirst sitting endorses interim rules as UML objects and Congress questions probe into Gen Z unrest.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/04/02/nepali-students-to-organise-a-first-ever-nepal-summit-at-harvard-universityThe two-day conference is focused on discussions around human capital, economic growth, diaspora engagement, and the future of work in the age of AI.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/businessman-deepak-bhatta-arrested-in-money-laundering-probeCIB detains him from Naxal as authorities widen scrutiny of financial dealings and political links.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/cross-party-top-leadership-addressing-the-first-lower-house-meetingSenior-most member Arjun Narsingh KC will preside over the meeting until Speaker is elected.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/02/gold-price-declines-silver-follows-suitYellow metal sheds Rs 3,600 per tola to Rs 294,000. Silver also drops by 165 per tola.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/inisa-s-family-agrees-to-receive-bodyLast rites will be performed at Samjhighat near Bheri bridge on Thursday.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/02/mankala-and-the-loneliness-of-becoming-yourselfOm Raj Raut’s debut web series avoids glamorising diaspora life and instead shows a woman struggling between what others expect from her and who she wants to be. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/02/ai-requires-literature-not-just-codeRajat Sainju, a postdoctoral appointee at Argonne National Laboratory in the US, says that the next generation of Nepali innovators must connect science, ethics, and creativity to harness AI responsibly.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/02/bangladesh-knock-nepal-out-of-saff-u20Nepal lost composure after conceding early. Bangladesh capitalised on it and intensified the pressure.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/02/lumbini-defeat-apf-in-super-overBagmati register their second win after handing Karnali a 60-run defeat on the back of a seven-wicket haul by Sandeep Lamichhane in the other match of the Men’s PM Cup.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/02/nepal-women-s-withdrawal-from-fifa-series-highlights-the-rot-in-nepali-footballPlayers express dissatisfaction as they lose a major opportunity due to politicking in sports bodies.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/nepal-devising-long-term-strategy-to-protect-citizens-abroadForeign minister-led panel is exploring a mechanism to respond immediately in times of international crises.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/chitwan-to-vaccinate-23-000-people-above-30-against-jeOfficials say high-risk areas have been selected for vaccination due to limited doses and funds shortage.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/sunil-sah-left-country-aiming-to-build-his-parents-a-house-now-they-struggle-to-bring-his-body-homeDNA hurdles and bureaucratic delays leave a Mahottari family in limbo two years after a deadly industrial fire in Saudi Arabia.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/01/driven-to-dharan-by-threats-sarin-finds-acceptance-in-the-ballot-boxShram Sanskriti Party chair Harka Sampang beat her by a margin of about 8,000 votes but that’s the closest an LGBTQ+ candidate has got to victory in direct contest.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/01/captive-park-elephants-turn-deadly-two-caretakers-killed-in-bardiya-in-four-yearsExperts say even trained elephants retain unpredictable wild instincts. Seven handlers killed in 25 years in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/01/nine-nepali-bodies-brought-home-from-kuwaitThe deceased include four women whose repatriation was delayed by growing Gulf conflict.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/01/no-more-delayThe government should uphold the principle that reparations are the right of victims.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/01/direction-of-public-accountabilityNepal’s democratic consolidation needs reforms that citizens can see in daily governance. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/01/kathmandu-s-man-made-flood-crisisIt calls for a change in how the city grows, manages water and reconnects with its natural systems.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/01/himalayan-hopesWill Nepal’s new government live up to expectations?https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/01/thapa-elected-uml-pp-leader-unopposedEven as Suhang Nembang was interested in the position, he could not find a proposer and a seconder for his candidacy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/01/see-answer-sheets-to-be-graded-at-exam-centres-within-three-daysExams start at 8 am. Girls outnumber boys among 512,421 students.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/01/police-use-april-fool-s-stunt-to-warn-against-digital-scamsA QR code posted on the security agency’s social media draws widespread attention but sparks debate over the use of deceptive messaging.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/01/nepse-plunges-74-73-points-as-all-sub-indices-declineShare prices of 13 firms rise while 255 fall, reflecting a broad market downturn.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/01/us-lowers-nepal-to-level-2-in-travel-advisoryMove signals easing of travel restrictions; Travellers urged to exercise caution amid potential protests.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/01/trump-says-us-strongly-considering-nato-exit-telegraph-newspaper-saysTrump described the ​alliance as a “paper tiger” and ​said removing the United States from the defence pact was now “beyond reconsideration,” ​the newspaper reported.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/01/nepal-hikes-jet-fuel-to-record-high-as-middle-east-war-drives-global-surgeAviation fuel sold to domestic airlines surges by up to 97.6 percent, pushing up airfares and widening Nepal Oil Corporation losses. ATF prices for international airlines surged by 77.63 percent.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/01/police-begin-recording-statements-of-lekhakHe, along with former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, was arrested for his alleged negligence and recklessness that resulted in human casualties during the Gen Z protest.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/01/ride-hailing-riders-demand-uniform-fare-as-price-gaps-trigger-tensionsFuel price hikes and inconsistent pricing across platforms spark protests, with riders warning of escalating risks and calling for regulation and social protection.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/01/electric-bus-resumes-service-in-lumbiniTwo of five electric buses are in operable condition; remaining three under repair.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/01/serbian-students-protesters-clash-with-police-in-belgradeAnti-government protests have swept across Serbia since December 2024, ⁠a month after 16 people died in the collapse of an awning at a railway station in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/01/nac-to-refund-for-cancellation-of-the-gulf-flightCorporation says all affected passengers will be eligible for full refund.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/01/gold-silver-prices-rise-sharply-in-domestic-marketGold jumps by Rs7,400 per tola in a day, with global bullion trends staying firm amid safe-haven demand.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/01/russian-military-transport-plane-crashes-in-crimea-killing-29-defence-ministry-saysThe ministry did not state how many people were on board and made no mention of survivors. The An-26, a light tactical military transport, has long been in service and can carry cargo or up to 40 passengers over short and medium distances.