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/world/2026/04/04/trump-gives-iran-48-hours-to-make-a-deal-as-hunt-goes-on-for-missing-us-pilotThe war has killed thousands, sparked an energy crisis and threatened lasting damage to the world economy.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/as-part-of-government-restructuring-foreign-ministry-wants-three-key-departments-under-itThe responsibilities concerning foreign employment, foreign trade and foreign aid are currently being handled by other ministries.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/elderly-parents-lose-their-pillar-as-son-dies-in-kuwaitAfter 22 years of foreign employment, Khushiram Chaudhary planned to return to Dang to care for his ailing parents, only to return home in a coffin.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/two-dead-in-lamjung-jeep-accidentA passenger jeep heading from Besisahar to Chhinkhola plunged 40–50 metres off a winding uphill road on Saturday afternoon, police say.https://kathmandupost.com/nepali-diaspora/2026/04/04/six-nepalis-injured-in-uae-discharged-one-recoveringSeven Nepalese nationals were injured by falling debris in Abu Dhabi’s Al-Ajban area after UAE air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/04/eight-dead-after-earthquake-of-magnitude-5-9-strikes-afghanistanAn earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Afghanistan's ⁠Hindu Kush region on Friday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. Earthquakes in the country are the most deadly, killing about 560 ⁠people on average each year.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/195-individuals-arrested-from-various-parts-of-kathmanduPolice made the arrests as part of an overnight search operation on Friday.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/illegal-structures-on-phewa-lakeside-torn-down Pokhara metropolis begins demolition on Saturday following PM Shah’s directive. The apex court ruled on lake conservation seven years ago.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/sagar-lamsal-bale-arrestedPolice detained the artist after a woman accused him of rape on social media.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2026/04/04/the-week-in-five-photos-1775276465Here are some of the photos taken by our photojournalists and reporters this week. https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/04/events-april-4-to-april-10-2026The Post brings you a lowdown on some major events this week.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/04/a-village-fading-into-silenceIn ‘Torkin’, the rhythms of a Mustang village reveal the beauty and fragility of life in the Himalayas.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/04/santoo-and-arika-feted-as-best-of-the-best-at-20th-nnipa-sports-awardThe recipients of different awards were selected based on their performance in the Nepali Year 2081BS (mid-April 2024 to mid-April 2025).https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/04/west-asia-conflict-drives-up-nepal-s-trade-costs-fuels-inflation-fearsFreight, fuel and insurance surge as import-dependent economy braces for 50 percent price rise across goods.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/balendra-shah-renewed-curiosity-for-badimalika-but-will-he-make-it-easily-accessibleBadimalika and Ramaroshan drew Balendra Shah’s attention as he toured Nepal’s far-west for election campaign.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/flight-disruptions-slow-repatriation-of-38-nepali-bodies-from-gulfNine bodies were brought Wednesday, and special flights on Friday and Sunday will bring more.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/04/04/i-just-wanted-to-make-a-damn-good-movie-ramesh-sippy-on-sholayFifty years after the blockbuster, Bollywood’s veteran director reflects on timeless storytelling, Nepali cinema, censorship, and debunks a popular cinema myth. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/04/aryal-led-rsp-in-lamichhane-s-absence-now-he-ll-run-the-houseElected unopposed, Aryal will take the oath of office as Speaker from President tomorrow.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/new-home-minister-s-unconventional-approach-to-governance-raises-eyebrowsHis early actions drew both praise and scrutiny as he appeared to be intervening in policing and administrative decisions.https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2026/04/03/diesel-run-public-vehicles-are-driving-kathmandu-s-air-pollutionOver 75 percent diesel vehicles have failed emission tests conducted by Kathmandu Metropolitan City.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/03/myanmar-junta-chief-min-aung-hlaing-elected-president-by-pro-military-parliamentThe 69-year-old general has had a torrid time in ​power since he toppled the administration of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 and put her under arrest.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/unpaid-dues-push-sugarcane-farmers-into-distressIndira Sugar Mill in Pratappur remains shut this season, leaving hundreds unpaid for two years.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/aryal-set-to-be-speaker-unopposedWith only one nomination filed, the proposal will be presented and seconded in the House meeting scheduled for April 5.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/controversial-businessman-bhatta-linked-to-multiple-irregularitiesPolice arrested him from Naxal on Thursday in a money laundering case.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/03/nepal-hikes-fuel-prices-for-third-time-in-a-monthPetrol and diesel rise by Rs15 per litre; NOC cites global surge as losses remain high despite adjustments.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/03/nepali-bullion-market-sees-sharp-volatility-in-marchGold reached monthly high of 328,600 on March 3 and low of Rs 273,900.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/03/us-vows-to-target-more-iranian-infrastructure-as-nations-seek-to-open-hormuzThe US military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants,” Trump wrote on social media late on Thursday.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/03/art-kathmandu-2026-brings-together-nepal-s-diverse-artistic-heritageThe upcoming exhibit blends traditional forms such as Thangka and Paubha with contemporary practices.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/03/seto-kalo-echoes-from-yatana-s-chamberA student-led production at Thames International College explores mental distress and the fragile space between survival and identity.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/03/nepse-this-week-1775185004Here is a snapshot of what happened at the stock market this week.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/provincial-inertia-might-go-against-balendra-shah-s-speedy-delivery-planIt’s unclear how Prime Minister Balendra Shah will reach out to provincial governments led by traditional parties.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/ugly-wires-still-hang-over-capital-even-after-underground-cabling-completedElectricity authority has completed underground cabling, but poor coordination with local units is delaying the connection to households.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/first-lower-house-meeting-begins-with-argy-bargy-between-ruling-and-opposition-partiesAs RSP chair Lamichhane criticises previous governments, opposition says it’s disingenuous to show them in poor light.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/03/ramesh-asked-his-wife-pramila-to-vote-on-election-day-he-died-in-kuwaitFamily is devastated after a migrant worker returns home in a casket.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/03/already-lateRather than letting the fuel crisis get worse, the switch to electric options must be accelerated. https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/03/home-minister-sudan-gurung-is-decisive-but-it-may-come-at-a-costIf political gimmicks continue to replace processes, the system will ultimately pay the price.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/03/rsp-s-economic-goals-shine-but-welfare-commitments-lack-rigourProposed reforms, while critical, are unlikely to resolve constraints in local governance structures.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/02/two-nepal-airlines-special-flights-to-bring-back-nepalis-from-uae-and-saudi-arabiaRA 229 will depart from Kathmandu on Friday at 23:15 local time for Dubai and return at 04:10 Dubai time. On Sunday, another flight, RA 241 will depart for Damam, Saudi Arabia from Kathmandu at 08:30 local time.https://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.