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pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/09/nepal-starts-groundwork-to-exit-fatf-grey-list"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/third-party/67a06bcc2b214b23b2c09dc95cd1f34c-1744160674.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/09/nepal-starts-groundwork-to-exit-fatf-grey-list"><h3>Nepal starts groundwork to exit FATF grey list</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="YryLCEsy4e" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#YryLCEsy4e").show();</script><p>The anti-money laundering committee has decided to implement action plan with clear responsibilities and timeframes</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/08/mishra-leads-in-nepal-bar-association-election"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/third-party/NBAELECTION-1744125461.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/08/mishra-leads-in-nepal-bar-association-election"><h3>Mishra leads in Nepal Bar Association election</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="qS4G9oBIom" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#qS4G9oBIom").show();</script><p>The vote counting resumed at 8:00 am, with Mishra鈥檚 group continuing to hold a significant lead across other positions as well.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/08/nepse-index-and-trading-volume-fall-on-tuesday"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/nepsedown-1744115449.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/08/nepse-index-and-trading-volume-fall-on-tuesday"><h3>NEPSE index and trading volume fall on Tuesday</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="AL2UcFIJ2m" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#AL2UcFIJ2m").show();</script><p>The Nepal Stock Exchange sees a decline in both the index and trading activity.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/08/court-extends-15-day-remand-for-rpp-leaders-mishra-and-rana-in-connection-with-march-28-protests"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/detaineepresentdistrictcourt0531320250325491000x00842025125721-1744115039.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/08/court-extends-15-day-remand-for-rpp-leaders-mishra-and-rana-in-connection-with-march-28-protests"><h3>Court extends 15-day remand for RPP leaders Mishra and Rana in connection with March 28 protests</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="CKeVs47FvG" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#CKeVs47FvG").show();</script><p>The RPP leaders were previously remanded for six days on April 2.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/08/rpp-chair-lingden-calls-for-democratic-system-that-accommodates-king"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/rajendralingden08420251130501000x0-1744112774.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/08/rpp-chair-lingden-calls-for-democratic-system-that-accommodates-king"><h3>RPP chair Lingden calls for democratic system that accommodates king</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="crNOwVpvaD" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#crNOwVpvaD").show();</script><p>Rastriya Prajatantra Party chair accuses the government of repressing opposition and warns of potential protests that could disrupt supplies to Baluwatar.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/08/two-dead-in-separate-incidents-1744095496"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2019/default/tkp-no-image-bnw.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/08/two-dead-in-separate-incidents-1744095496"><h3>Two dead in separate incidents</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="Ckf0VNo0wr" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/kashiram-dangi">Kashiram Dangi </a></span><script>$("#Ckf0VNo0wr").show();</script><p>Elderly man hit by bus, another electrocuted while fishing.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/08/dog-carrying-human-skull-leads-to-discovery-of-missing-man-s-remains-in-gulmi"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/skuill-1744087927.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/08/dog-carrying-human-skull-leads-to-discovery-of-missing-man-s-remains-in-gulmi"><h3>Dog carrying human skull leads to discovery of missing man鈥檚 remains in Gulmi</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="siwMpbazvs" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/santosh-mahatara">Santosh Mahatara </a></span><script>$("#siwMpbazvs").show();</script><p>Victim鈥檚 identity confirmed through clothing; police investigation underway.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/sudurpaschim-province/2025/04/08/sudurpaschim-assembly-session-prorogued-amid-ruling-opposition-deadlock"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/province-1744086935.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/sudurpaschim-province/2025/04/08/sudurpaschim-assembly-session-prorogued-amid-ruling-opposition-deadlock"><h3>Sudurpaschim assembly session prorogued amid ruling鈥搊pposition deadlock</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="xnWN7n8FjC" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/arjun-shah">Arjun Shah </a></span><script>$("#xnWN7n8FjC").show();</script><p>Provincial head prorogues session after continued obstruction stalls proceedings.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/08/police-vow-tinkune-like-incident-won-t-repeat-in-rpp-s-balkhu-demonstration-today"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/Rajabadiprotesttinkune03282025C7A5601copy-1744074860.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/08/police-vow-tinkune-like-incident-won-t-repeat-in-rpp-s-balkhu-demonstration-today"><h3>Police vow Tinkune-like incident won鈥檛 repeat in RPP鈥檚 Balkhu demonstration today</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="9OZ0ptauzd" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/purushottam-poudel">Purushottam Poudel </a></span><script>$("#9OZ0ptauzd").show();</script><p>Participation of protesters from the same groups adds risks. Police say they will monitor the demonstration through CCTV and drone cameras.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/province-no-1/2025/04/08/water-crisis-deepens-in-jhapa-s-chure-section"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/ChureDohan1-1744074469.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/province-no-1/2025/04/08/water-crisis-deepens-in-jhapa-s-chure-section"><h3>Water crisis deepens in Jhapa鈥檚 Chure section</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="GUMN0SWT5m" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/nawaraj-subedi">Nawaraj Subedi </a></span><script>$("#GUMN0SWT5m").show();</script><p>Streams and springs in many villages have dried up in recent years. Experts attribute the problem to unregulated development activities.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/07/top-courts-of-nepal-and-india-sign-mou-to-strengthen-judicial-cooperation"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/third-party/supremecourtofindia-1744035659.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/07/top-courts-of-nepal-and-india-sign-mou-to-strengthen-judicial-cooperation"><h3>Top courts of Nepal and India sign MoU to strengthen judicial cooperation</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="m2khvB91zg" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#m2khvB91zg").show();</script><p>The memorandum of understanding was signed in the presence of chief justices of the two countries.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/07/impoverished-musahar-child-deprived-of-medical-treatment"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2025/news/Musaharfamily-1744031633.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/07/impoverished-musahar-child-deprived-of-medical-treatment"><h3>Impoverished Musahar child deprived of medical treatment</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="1V3uWaBwjX" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/bidyanand-ram">Bidyanand Ram </a></span><script>$("#1V3uWaBwjX").show();</script><p>The family had managed to collect Rs6,000, all of which was spent on preliminary tests.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/national/2025/04/07/one-dead-one-injured-in-doti-mini-truck-accident"><img data-src="https://assets-api.kathmandupost.com/thumb.php?src=https://assets-cdn.kathmandupost.com/uploads/source/news/2019/default/tkp-no-image-bnw.jpg&w=400&height=267" class="lazy img-responsive"></a></figure></div><a href="/national/2025/04/07/one-dead-one-injured-in-doti-mini-truck-accident"><h3>One dead, one injured in Doti mini-truck accident</h3></a><span class="article-author" id="LfyYxMdmww" style="display:none;">By <a href="/author/post-report">Post Report </a></span><script>$("#LfyYxMdmww").show();</script><p>Police are searching for the driver of the mini truck, who reportedly fled the scene after the accident.</p></article><article class="article-image "><div class="image image-sm image-220 pull-right"><figure><a href="/province-no-5/2025/04/07/police-set-to-present-rabi-lamichhane-at-rupandehi-district-court"><img 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