Ride-hailing startups on expansion spree. But lack of rules hinders competition

Pathao expanded services to 18 cities starting April 13, after six years since it began services in Kathmandu.

kathmandupost.com/money/2024/04/…… — by

Krishana Prasain

EDITORIAL: The return of the chhau

Our campaigns to educate the people about the ills of ‘chhaupadi’ are inadequate.

kathmandupost.com/editorial/2024…

OPINION: Decolonising academia beyond the metaphor

Universities are creating and reproducing the conditions for present-day colonial injustice.
kathmandupost.com/columns/2024/0…… — by Nafisa Afsara Chowdhury

OPINION: Muizzu’s balancing act in the Maldives

Several powers are contesting for influence in the Indian Ocean countries.

kathmandupost.com/columns/2024/0…… — by Smruti S Pattanaik

Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned by top New York court

The state Court of Appeals said the trial judge made a critical mistake by letting women testify that Weinstein assaulted them even though they were not part of the charges he faced.

kathmandupost.com/world/2024/04/…

Writers should explore all aspects of their identity in writing

Mukahang Limbu discusses his love for reading and the challenges he faced while establishing himself as a Nepali migrant writer in the UK.
kathmandupost.com/books/2024/04/…… — by Aarati Ray

Supreme Court rejects plea for release of fake refugee scam arrestees

Bench upholds the high court’s decision to remand former minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and others in fake Bhutanese refugees case.

kathmandupost.com/national/2024/…

Nagarkoti opens up six-stroke lead

Bhuvan Nagarkoti cards 5-under 63 for a 54-hole total score of 7-under 197. He is six shots ahead of Dinesh Prajapati, who plays 1-over 69 for a 1-under 203 total.

kathmandupost.com/sports/2024/04…

NC leader Alam, three others get life terms in connection with 2008 Rautahat case

A single bench of Judge Matrika Prasad Acharya handed the sentence to Mohammad Aftab Alam, his brother Mohammad Mahtab Alam, Sheikh Seraj, and Badri Sahani.

kathmandupost.com/national/2024/… — by Shiva Puri

Top court intervenes in Gaur massacre case

The Supreme Court orders the Rautahat District Police Office and the District Attorney’s Office to furnish written clarifications for not investigating the mass killing of 2007.

kathmandupost.com/politics/2024/…

Deals signed with Qatar, but no major breakthrough

Nepal proposes a dozen projects seeking Qatari investment. Officials cite time constraints and insufficient homework.
kathmandupost.com/national/2024/…… — by Anil Giri—-blue tick goes here

Man held with automatic pistol in Pokhara

Nar Bahadur BK was booked for 13 different offences in the past.

kathmandupost.com/gandaki-provin… — by Pratichya Kafle

Karnali Chief Minister Kandel wins vote of trust

He secures 23 votes in the 40-strong provincial assembly.

kathmandupost.com/karnali-provin… — by Jyotee Katuwal

Unified Socialist’s Lungeli given labour and transportation ministry

Bechi Lungeli was inducted into Madhesh provincial government eight days ago without portfolio.

kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/… — by Ajit Tiwari

Police fire teargas as clash ensues in Dhanusha

The agitated relatives of two missing women pelted stones at the police after the security personnel attempted to disperse the crowd.

kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/… — by Ajit Tiwari

India sieves online deluge to stamp out disinformation in world’s biggest election

Officials counter rapidly spreading online misinformation from election cells that also monitor television and public camera images.

kathmandupost.com/world/2024/04/…

Nepal names squad for T20 series against West Indies-A

The Rhinos set to compete in a five-match T20 series against the visitors starting Saturday.

kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/0…

Forest fire destroys 12 homes in Khotang

The fire spreads to human settlements, destroying houses in Barahapokhari Rural Municipality.

kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/…

Nepali envoy to Italy Subedi presents credentials

The Italian President underscores need for promoting economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people relations between two countries.

kathmandupost.com/national/2024/…