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/2024/04/19/former-nta-managing-director-paudel-convicted-in-payment-gateway-scamThe Special Court acquitted government secretary Madhu Kumar Marasini and seven other accused in the same case.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2024/04/19/koshi-assembly-directs-chief-minister-karki-to-go-for-floor-testThe assembly meeting endorsed a resolution motion to direct the chief minister to secure a vote of trust.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2024/04/19/supreme-cooperative-chair-gurung-sent-to-judicial-custody-pun-and-others-released-on-bailThe cooperative chair Om Prakash Gurung has been sent to jail for judicial custody while others, including former Vice President Pun’s son, have been released on bail.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/04/19/nepal-crash-out-of-premier-cup-finals-after-six-wicket-loss-against-uaeThe Rhinos lose the ACC Men’s T20 Premier Cup semi-final match by six wickets owing to batting collapse.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/04/19/nepal-post-120-run-target-against-uae-in-premier-cup-semi-finals Sandeep Jora smashes half-century amidst flurry of wickets.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2024/04/19/israel-attacks-iran-drones-reported-over-isfahanAnalysts and observers have raised concerns about the risks of the Israel-Gaza war spreading into the rest of the region.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2024/04/19/three-dead-52-injured-in-wedding-party-bus-crash-in-sindhupalchokThe overcrowded bus veered off road and fell some 100 metres down, police say.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2024/04/19/india-begins-voting-in-gigantic-election-as-modi-seeks-historic-third-termIf he wins, Modi will be only the second Indian prime minister to be elected three times in a row, after post-independence leader Jawaharlal Nehru.https://kathmandupost.com/horoscope/2024/04/19/today-s-horoscope-april-19-2024Tune into your financial goals. This day nudges you to make serious moves from behind the scenes, especially when it comes to investing in your sense of emotional security. Expand your horizons, don’t be afraid to deviate from the norm. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2024/04/19/video-games-ushering-in-a-new-era-of-storytellingFrom roleplaying to open world games, the evolution of gaming culture in the recent times has shifted perspectives on the ways of how stories can be told on screen.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2024/04/19/central-bank-panel-proposes-monthly-qr-code-payment-limit-at-irs100-000-for-nepalis-in-indiaBut the limit does not apply for payments to be made for services in hotels, hospitals and chemist shops in India.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2024/04/19/government-formation-in-provinces-getting-knottierExperts blame central leaders’ interference and the electoral system for instability in all provinces.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2024/04/19/health-workers-to-visit-schools-to-jab-over-3-000-girls-who-missed-second-hpv-vaccine-doseThe girls between 14 and 15 years received the first dose but did not show up for the second shot.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2024/04/19/rising-wildlife-attacks-forcing-residents-to-flee-villages-bordering-banke-national-parkIn Salyan’s Kaprechaur village of around 500 households, over 350 have applied for migration permission.https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2024/04/19/provincial-heads-proxies-of-kathmandu-to-meddle-in-regional-politics-congressThe main opposition is unhappy with their roles in Sudurpaschim and Gandaki provinces.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2024/04/19/lamichhane-seeks-to-discuss-gb-rai-with-malaysia-ministerForeign ministry sitting on home minister’s request fearing he may influence the fugitive’s deportation, says source.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2024/04/18/provincial-bottlenecksThe crises in provinces arise from the duplicity of political parties.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2024/04/18/decoding-nepse-s-surprise-movesWe are comparing the current performance with its index during Covid-19, which is irrational.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2024/04/18/bollywood-plays-a-supporting-role-in-india-s-electionsThe use of Indian popular cinema for political ends has a long history—one that predates Indian independence.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2024/04/18/kantipur-half-marathon-on-may-18The one-day event features men’s and women’s half-marathons, a corporate run, and a wheelchair race, and sees participation of thousands of runners every year.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2024/04/18/nepali-national-dies-in-uae-floodHe was caught in the flood near a bridge between the Emirati cities of Sharjah and Ajman, the embassy said.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2024/04/18/woman-child-found-burnt-to-death-in-janakpurdhamThe nine-month-old, who was found with severe burns all over her body, died on her way to hospital.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2024/04/18/shakya-nominated-to-national-assemblyPresident Paudel appoints Raya as auditor general.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2024/04/18/kin-of-nepalis-in-russian-army-protest-in-kathmanduDemand repatriation of their loved ones.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2024/04/18/finance-minister-pun-calls-for-urgent-global-action-on-climate-changeThe minister underscores the imperative for developed countries to provide financial assistance for climate adaptation to least developed nations.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2024/04/18/indonesian-volcano-eruption-forces-evacuations-airport-closureThe agency had also received reports that falling rocks and ash damaged homes and forced a nearby hospital to evacuate, the official said.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2024/04/18/us-to-reimpose-oil-sanctions-on-venezuela-over-election-concernsThe sweeping sanctions on Venezuela’s oil industry were first imposed by the Trump administration in 2019 following Maduro’s re-election victory.https://kathmandupost.com/horoscope/2024/04/18/today-s-horoscope-april-18-2024This day offers a confidence boost before thrusting you into work mode. You’ll also be called to invest in the well-being of yourself, putting you in a helpful and mindful headspace. Take some time to recommit to your needs.https://kathmandupost.com/books/2024/04/18/diplomacy-is-about-fostering-cross-cultural-understandingPublic Affairs Chief at the US Embassy Garrett Wilkerson discusses the role of his office in supporting the embassy’s diplomatic efforts in Nepal.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2024/04/18/us-agency-to-provide-technical-help-to-carry-out-micronutrient-status-surveyOfficials say report of the nationwide study will help authorities take decisions on Nepal’s ongoing health programmes.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2024/04/18/koshi-chief-minister-writes-to-speaker-to-block-resolution-motion-against-himA majority of provincial assembly members want to remove Karki from the special session of the assembly.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2024/04/18/as-springs-dry-up-water-shortage-deepens-in-high-altitude-villages-of-mallarani-in-pyuthanAround 250 households in wards 1 and 2 of Mallarani Rural Municipality endure hours-long gruelling treks uphill and downhill to fetch water.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2024/04/18/md-role-makes-lamichhane-accountable-for-gorkha-media-wrongs-law-expertsCompany Act and National Penal Code define managing director as a responsible position.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2024/04/18/political-uncertainty-clouds-nepal-s-investment-summitGovernment plans to dangle 148 potential projects before investors at the third investment summit starting April 28.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2024/04/17/gaza-s-ivf-embryos-destroyed-by-israeli-strikeMore than 4,000 embryos, the last hope for hundreds of Palestinian couples facing infertility, were destroyed after Israel shell struck Gaza’s largest fertility clinic.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2024/04/17/israel-will-defend-itself-netanyahu-says-as-west-calls-for-restraintThe US, EUand G7 group of industrialised nations all announced plans to consider tighter sanctions on Iran, seen as aimed at persuading Israel to retaliate for the first ever direct Iranian strikes after decades of confrontation by proxyhttps://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2024/04/17/one-dead-21-injured-in-passenger-bus-accidentThe 46-year-old man died while undergoing treatment at the Rapti Provincial Hospital.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2024/04/17/nepal-and-bangladesh-hold-third-round-of-foreign-office-consultations-meetingLamsal urges her Bangladeshi counterpart to explore investment opportunities in Nepal including in hydropower.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2024/04/17/on-the-right-track-1713365423Eliminating partisan politics from educational spaces could greatly improve the quality of education.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2024/04/17/a-liberal-argument-against-identity-politicsSimply recognising the dignity and liberty of all should be enough to solve our issues.