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April 20, 2025 · as published by Nepali news portals, newest first
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Kanchenjunga's diamond jubilee celebration starts
By Our Correspondent,Taplejung, Apr.20: The Kanchenjunga Diamond Jubilee Festival commenced in Taplejung on Friday, marking 70 years since the first human ascent of Mount Kanchenjunga, the third-hi...
Inclusive youth involvement results in renaissance of Newari culture
BY SUSHMA MAHARJAN,Kathmandu, Apr.20: Once thought to be fading under the pressures of urbanisation and modern distractions, the centuries-old cultural rituals of Kathmandu’s Newar community are no...
School students uncertain when their classes will begin
By Basu Dev Sharma/Sher Bahadur Sarki,Jajarkot/Bajura, Apr. 20: Although textbooks reached schools before the beginning of the new academic year, students have been unable to attend classes due to ...
FNCCI president Dhakal urges Nepalis in foreign employment to invest in Nepal
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Apr. 20: President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has said that Nepal has ample investment potential an...
Biodiversity Under Threat
In an era marked by the disastrous impacts of climate change, the voice calling for the urgent conservation of biodiversity echoes all over the world. Hailed as one of the biggest defenders against...
Rethink About High Glycemic Foods
In an age where health consciousness is growing among us and people are becoming more conscious on food habits. The concept of the glycemic index (GI) has become more than just nutritional jargon b...
Saptarishis Foresee People’s Destiny
Somewhere in the archives of South India, in warm, oil-scented wooden boxes, are bundles of ancient palm leaves. On these fragile pages is not just ancient wisdom, but literally the destinies of pe...
Bhandari’s Activism Ruffles Feathers
Should former presidents and vice presidents join politics after serving in the highest positions of the country? This question has come to the fore after former vice-president Nanda Bahadur Pun wa...
More than 90 killed in Gaza in 48 hours
Deir Al-Balah, Apr. 20: Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 90 people in the last 48 hours, Gaza's Health Ministry said Saturday, as Israeli troops ramp up attacks to pressure Hamas to re...
EVs worth over Rs. 7 billion imported via Tatopani customs office
By Chitra Mijar,Sindhupalchok, Apr.20: By the end of the ninth month (mid-April) of this Fiscal Year 2024/25, electric vehicles worth Rs. 7.05 billion have been imported through the Tatopani check...
Zverev pulls off comeback win to reach Munich semifinals
Munich, Apr.20: Top-seeded Alexander Zverev has a 7-2 record against Tallon Griekspoor that doesn't reflect the nature of their rivalry.
Judge won't take further steps to enforce his order
Washington, Apr. 20: A federal judge who ordered the Trump administration to stop blocking The Associated Press from presidential events refused Friday to take immediate steps to get White House of...
Trump backs away from Ukraine war settlement
New York, Apr. 20: During his campaign, Donald Trump said repeatedly that he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine "in 24 hours" upon taking office. He has changed his tone since ...
Teachers’ protest on despite ‘positive’ talks with PM and Speaker
Speaker Ghimire, who met them on Friday evening, said he was ready to put the bill to a vote in a fast-track process. Despite assurances from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Speaker Devraj Ghimir...
Rain shatters Nepal’s U19 World Cup hopes
While the country’s prospect of qualifying for the age group World Cup was washed away, this is not the first time Afghanistan prevented Nepal from entering the tournament. In a bid not to give aw...
90 per cent of Bhedabari to Dhuliyabit section of Madan Bhandari Highway blacktopped
By Our Correspondent,Surkhet, Apr. 20: The blacktopping on the section of the Bhedabari to Dhuliyabit of Madan Bhandari Highway in eastern Surkhet has reached its final stage.
Punjab hands Bengaluru another home defeat
Bengaluru, Apr. 20: Punjab Kings kept Royal Challengers Bengaluru winless at home in a rain-shortened Indian Premier League game on Friday.
Today’s weather: April 20, 2025
Stay informed and prepared: Plan your day with The Kathmandu Post’s weather updates. Today’s weather will be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province and the hilly regions of the country, whil...
Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort's biggest bang yet in Florida
Orlando, Fla., Apr. 20: From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein's monster, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop culture stops at its newest and largest theme park in F...
Sports excitement returns to Nepalgunj Stadium
Ranjha, Apr.20: The international-level Lumbini Cup women’s football tournament, which has returned to Nepalgunj after a long hiatus, has brought a fresh wave of excitement to the stadium.
Aftershocks hinder post-quake recovery in Myanmar
Bangkok, Apr. 20: Basic services have yet to be restored to the areas of Myanmar worst hit by a huge earthquake three weeks ago, and emergency workers recovering bodies and clearing debris are con...
Hospitals in Kathmandu fined for not carrying out autoclaving of used syringe needles
The environment department of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City has fined three private hospitals for mixing hospital waste with household garbage. Some private hospitals in Kathmandu Valley have no...
Light to moderate rain in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki
Kathmandu, April 20: The weather today will remain partly to generally cloudy in Koshi Province along with the hilly regions of the country and partly cloudy to mainly fair in rest of the country. ...
Bhojpur Gold Cup from April 27
Taksar (Bhojpur), April 20: Seven teams from Nepal and one from India are set to participate in the 8th International Invitational Mayor Gold Cup football tournament. The tournament will feature G...
Deubas visiting Thailand today
Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba will take part in the 81st session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok on April 21-25. Former prime minister and Nepali Congr...
Nepal's world cup dream ends in rain
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Apr. 20: Nepal’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup were dashed after their crucial match against Afghanistan in the Asia Qualifiers was canc...
Stronger dollar, customs duty push up prices of summer apparel and accessories
Traders say that tariff changes imposed by the Trump administration have not had any noticeable effect on the pricing of imported clothing and related goods. With temperatures on the rise, clothin...
Honey production in Chitwan down this year
Chitwan, April 20: Honey production has decreased by 1,070 tons in 2081 BS compared to the previous year.
10-man Lalitpur defeat Dhangadhi to enter NSL final
The final score of the semi-final match between Lalitpur City FC and Dhangadhi FC was 2-1, with Lalitpur coming out as victorious. Defending champion Lalitpur City FC entered the final of Nepal Su...
Newa-jazz fusion at the Sydney Opera House
Hari Maharjan Project is set to perform ‘Culture In Sync’ on June 19. Hari Maharjan Project is set to perform Culture In Sync at the Sydney Opera House on June 19, 2025. This genre-defying concer...
You’re too precious
A strange presence haunts his apartment—until comfort, love, and a night away make it disappear. A strange occurrence had spooked him to the point where he called his girlfriend. She answered with...
Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after ‘progress’ in talks
The top negotiators would meet again in Oman next Saturday to “review the experts’ work and assess how closely it aligns with the principles of a potential agreement Iran and the United States agr...
China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon
The winning robot was Tiangong Ultra, from the Beijing Innovation Center of Human Robotics, with a time of 2 hours and 40 minutes. The men’s winner of the race had a time of 1 hour and 2 minutes. ...
Two killed, three injured in separate road accidents
Itahari (Sunsari), April 20: One person was killed and three others were injured in a road accident that took place in the Charkose forest between Dharan and Itahari.
Damage assessment of private houses begins in Kavre
Kavrepalanchok, April 20: The floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains in early October last year in Kavrepalanchok caused the highest loss of life and property in Bagmati Province.
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