Kathamndu post RSShttps://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.comWhat I Watch Online: Nurchen Lamahttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/15/what-i-watch-online-nurchen-lamaLama is a digital content creator and social media influencer.Fluctuations mark Nepal real estate over past three yearshttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/15/fluctuations-mark-nepal-real-estate-over-past-three-yearsCentral bank’s first market report shows strong demand, regional shifts, and cautious recovery in revenues.Lawmakers to get back secretarial help scrapped by Karki governmenthttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/15/lawmakers-to-get-back-secretarial-help-scrapped-by-karki-governmentJudicially appointed, personal secretaries provide much-needed help with lawmaking, experts suggest.Failing provinces could spell disaster for traditional partieshttps://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/14/failing-provinces-could-spell-disaster-for-traditional-partiesFurther weakening of provinces will bring more bad news for old parties. Breaking down Nepal’s health budget: Where are the funds going?https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/14/breaking-down-nepal-s-health-budget-where-are-the-funds-goingWithout reforms, Nepal’s federal health system risks remaining centralised.Enduring legacy of Ambedkar. Lessons for Nepalhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/14/enduring-legacy-of-ambedkar-lessons-for-nepalRSP signals reform, but Ambedkar’s framework questions Dalit inclusion within Nepal’s evolving governance.Remote Saipal in Bajhang welcomes return of local government office after decadeshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/remote-saipal-in-bajhang-welcomes-return-of-local-government-office-after-decadesThe office was shifted to Chainpur during the Maoist insurgency. Locals are hopeful about better access to government services and relief from long and costly journeys to district headquarters. Nepal Police is shooting drug suspects more often. It isn’t reducing drug crime.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/nepal-police-is-shooting-drug-suspects-more-often-it-isn-t-reducing-drug-crimeNepali police have opened fire in 17 drug operations in three years. Officers say the shootings are necessary. The evidence says otherwise.China presses Nepal to keep distance from Tibetan and Taiwanese activitieshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/china-presses-nepal-to-keep-distance-from-tibetan-and-taiwanese-activitiesChinese ambassador warns home minister against government participation in upcoming Tibetan leadership ceremony; says Beijing has noted pro-Taiwan activity in Kathmandu.Yearlong labour force survey ongoing in Nepalhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/labour-force-survey-underway-to-update-nepal-s-unemployment-dataNationwide household interviews will run for a year to capture seasonal shifts in employment and labour conditions.Women find maternal and child health much better in their daughters-in-law’s timehttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/generational-shift-reshapes-maternal-health-in-karnali-provinceFalling maternal and infant deaths and a rise in institutional deliveries point to improving care, though gaps in awareness and nutrition persist.Nepal government integrates party manifestoes into unified development roadmaphttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/government-unveils-18-point-national-commitment-draftIt is based on party manifestoes and promises and aims to translate them into a unified national roadmap for economic growth, governance reform and development.US begins Iran port blockade, oil prices ease on hopes for dialoguehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/14/us-begins-iran-port-blockade-oil-prices-ease-on-hopes-for-dialogueThe US's blockade has further clouded the outlook for global energy security and the supply of a vast array of goods that relies on petroleum, and has little, if any, international backing.FIFA, AFC press NSC to lift ANFA suspension, resume election processhttps://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/04/14/fifa-afc-press-nsc-to-lift-anfa-suspension-resume-election-processWorld football bodies warn of possible suspension if interference persists, reject call for tier-based polls.New trial over soccer legend Maradona’s death begins in Argentinahttps://kathmandupost.com/football/2026/04/14/new-trial-over-soccer-legend-maradona-s-death-begins-in-argentinaA court in ​San Isidro, near Buenos Aires, will hear testimony from just under 100 witnesses ​as it tries Maradona’s medical team over alleged negligence in the death ⁠of the 1986 World Cup champion.4G keeps growing fast in Nepal, while users still face slow speeds and patchy coveragehttps://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/04/14/4g-keeps-growing-fast-in-nepal-while-users-still-face-slow-speeds-and-patchy-coverageWith 26.58 million users and rising penetration, 4G dominates Nepal’s internet market amid uneven service quality and limited progress on next-generation networks.Police fire tear gas as workers’ protest in India’s Noida turns violenthttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/14/police-fire-tear-gas-as-workers-protest-in-india-s-noida-turns-violent-1776138516Violence erupts on fourth day as workers demand wage hikes, fixed hours and overtime pay, prompting police action in Noida’s industrial hub.Addressing Nepal’s vulnerability to measleshttps://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/14/addressing-nepal-s-vulnerability-to-measlesThe country cannot afford a wait-and-see approach to deadly diseases such as measles.US begins blockade of Iran’s ports, Tehran threatens retaliationhttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/14/us-begins-blockade-of-iran-s-ports-tehran-threatens-retaliationTehran warns Gulf ports could be targeted as US enforces naval blockade after failed Islamabad talks, with oil prices surging and the fragile ceasefire nearing collapse.How the government silently abandoned the proposed apology to Dalitshttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/14/how-the-government-silently-abandoned-the-proposed-apology-to-dalitsThe dismissal of the state’s apology to Dalits discredits both the government and the RSP. Tourism, culture and development: Three pillars of Nepal’s soft powerhttps://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/14/tourism-culture-and-development-three-pillars-of-nepal-s-soft-powerNow is the time to unlock Nepal’s soft power globally and ensure its progress isn’t delayed.Ink that speaks—and what it forgetshttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/14/ink-that-speaks-and-what-it-forgetsAs tattoo culture grows and stigma fades, the International Nepal Tattoo Convention highlights global artistry while also drawing attention to the declining presence of indigenous tattoo traditions.Bringing ‘Seto Dharti’ to lifehttps://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/14/bringing-seto-dharti-to-lifeA stage adaptation of the Madan Puraskar-winning novel explores child marriage and women’s silence.Aasif Sheikh’s double century steals the spotlight at Men’s PM Cuphttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/14/aasif-sheikh-s-double-century-steals-the-spotlight-at-men-s-pm-cupThe eighth edition of the Men’s PM Cup marked the tournament’s first-ever double century on Monday. The day also saw the most sixes in an innings and the highest totals.Nepali airlines in a scramble as fuel costs spike, passengers vanishhttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/14/nepali-airlines-in-a-scramble-as-fuel-costs-spike-passengers-vanishBuddha Air says daily passenger numbers have plunged by 1,500, and flights cut by 25 percent.Nepal readies plan to reclaim land held by party-affiliated trade unionshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/nepal-readies-plan-to-reclaim-land-held-by-party-affiliated-trade-unionsYears after mandating the conversion of free land-use rights into paid leases, several organisations continue to hold state property as enforcement lags.Phewa demolitions, now halted, expose buffer dispute, selective enforcementhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/14/phewa-demolitions-now-halted-expose-buffer-dispute-selective-enforcementResidents and landowners allege that boundaries are unclear, enforcement is selective, and the 65-metre buffer rule does not have a scientific basis.Buddha Air relaunches Royal Club as fully digital loyalty programmehttps://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/14/buddha-air-relaunches-royal-club-as-fully-digital-loyalty-programmeUnder the new system, passengers can accumulate mileage points from flights and redeem them as discounts on future bookings.Shrinking civil society raises concerns over accountability amid weak oppositionhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/shrinking-civil-society-raises-concerns-over-accountability-amid-weak-oppositionFrequent ‘dollar farming’ accusations are eroding public confidence in civil society, say critics.UNICEF supplies vitamin A for next week’s nationwide campaign after government misses procurement deadlinehttps://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/13/unicef-supplies-vitamin-a-for-next-week-s-nationwide-campaign-after-government-misses-procurement-deadlineOfficials say the delay in procurement was due to lengthy procedures and pricing issues.Remembering 2082 BS in photoshttps://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/13/remembering-2082-bs-in-photosA year of political upheaval, protest movements and disasters, 2082 BS reshaped Nepal as new forces rose amid a digital wave.Ministers’ asset details spark controversy, calls grow for transparencyhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/ministers-asset-details-spark-controversy-calls-grow-for-transparencyFollowing the disclosure of assets by new Cabinet members, public scrutiny has increased over the scale and sources of their wealth.Education ministry asks local units to act against schools failing to provide scholarshipshttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/education-ministry-asks-local-units-to-act-against-schools-failing-to-provide-scholarshipsPrivate schools have either been reluctant to provide scholarships or failed to ensure transparency in their distribution. Oli undergoes successful gallstone surgeryhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/oli-undergoes-successful-kidney-stone-surgeryThe former prime minister receives treatment in the ICU at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital after the procedure.Police fire tear gas as workers’ protest in India’s Noida turns violenthttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/13/police-fire-tear-gas-as-workers-protest-in-india-s-noida-turns-violentNoida is among the largest planned industrial townships of Asia and houses thousands of ​industrial units.Monkey sterilisation pilot begins in Diktelhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/monkey-sterilisation-pilot-begins-in-diktelSix-member expert team begins field study amid complaints over crop damage.Aasif Sheikh becomes first player to hit double hundred in domestic crickethttps://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/13/aasif-sheikh-becomes-first-player-to-hit-double-hundred-in-domestic-cricketThe opener struck 208 off 142 balls in the PM Cup, breaking Pradeep Airee’s long-standing record.Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first timehttps://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/13/australia-appoints-woman-to-lead-its-army-for-the-first-timeCoyle’s appointment comes as Australia’s military seeks to ​boost the number of female officers in its ranks. It ​faces a wave of allegations of systematic sexual harassment and discrimination.Why is Nepal’s private press covered in question marks today?https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/why-is-nepal-s-private-press-covered-in-question-marks-todayDozens of newspapers are blanking out their front pages to fight a new government rule that pulls state ads from private media.Nepal weighs ‘infrastructure court’ to fast-track dispute resolutionhttps://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/13/nepal-weighs-infrastructure-court-to-fast-track-dispute-resolutionStudy panel formed as prolonged litigation stalls development projects and delays contract awards.