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/national/2026/04/20/home-minister-faces-criticism-online-and-within-his-own-partyRSP leaders are pushing for a fair investigation into the allegations, a test the government cannot easily ignore.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/20/nepal-slump-to-defeat-against-uae-in-rain-halted-t20i-openerDespite Sandeep Lamichhane’s three-wicket haul, UAE chase down a revised DLS target of 78 in 10 overs after rain disrupts play at Kirtipur.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/20/iran-may-join-peace-talks-after-pakistan-works-to-end-us-blockade-iran-source-saysThe ceasefire had appeared in jeopardy after the US said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Tehran vowed to retaliate.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/20/rain-halts-nepal-at-122-in-first-t20i-against-uaeNepal set a revised target of 78 runs in 10 overs after rain interrupted play at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground.https://kathmandupost.com/gen-z-view/2026/04/20/a-community-forest-leads-a-quiet-fight-to-protect-endangered-pangolinsMakawanpur’s Rani Community Forest has been conserving the endangered animals since 2005. It has set aside around 20 hectares specifically for pangolins.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/20/japan-eases-back-tsunami-warning-after-magnitude-7-7-quake-no-immediate-reports-of-casualties-damageTwo hours after the tremor, which struck at 4:53 pm (0753 GMT), tsunami waves as ​high as 80 cm had been detected.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/20/ai-is-transforming-nepal-s-workplaces-its-classrooms-haven-t-caught-upWhile Nepal’s software companies are retraining staff, rewriting job descriptions, and racing to stay competitive, top universities are still debating whether to let students use the tools at all.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/20/labour-permits-reopened-for-12-countries-including-gulf-statesDepartment of Foreign Employment resumes new work approvals after March suspension linked to West Asia tensions.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/20/violence-as-development-from-mukkumlung-to-bojheniIndigenous repression and resistance increasingly define the country’s path to development. Will the new government set a new precedent?https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/20/minister-gurung-says-he-will-cooperate-with-probe-amid-scrutiny-over-alleged-link-with-deepak-bhattaGurung denies concealment, says he has declared investments and the probe does not fall under the Home Ministry.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/20/us-assistant-secretary-kapur-arrives-in-nepalTop US official lands in Kathmandu on Monday. He is scheduled to meet ministers and business leaders during three-day visit.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/20/sanjeev-satgainya-appointed-as-editor-features-investigations-for-kantipur-publicationsSatgainya, who brings more than two decades of experience in Nepal’s English-language journalism to this position, will lead an independent team of senior reporters and investigative journalists in his new role.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2026/04/20/woman-police-scuffle-video-goes-viral-what-really-happened-in-sunsari-evictionFootage showing police holding a woman by the neck during a demolition drive raises questions over what led to the confrontation.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/20/seven-bodies-from-september-9-fire-remain-unidentified-as-dna-profiling-stallsAuthorities struggle to extract samples from severely burnt remains, delaying identification of the deceased.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/20/study-finds-pesticide-traces-in-kathmandu-rice-11-chemicals-detectedBasmati rice shows higher contamination levels as banned pesticides continue to circulate, pointing to weak monitoring.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/20/south-korea-s-lee-to-seek-big-boost-in-economic-ties-in-summit-with-india-s-modiThe two countries are seeking to improve their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the aim of nearly doubling bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/20/world-weighs-fate-of-mideast-ceasefire-after-us-seizes-iranian-cargo-shipEfforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/20/breaking-silence-in-newa-beatsThrough rap and spoken word, Ujjwala Maharjan reimagines Newa culture while confronting questions of gender and belonging.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/20/in-grand-rehearsal-nothing-goes-to-planThe upcoming play uses satire to explore the chaos, comedy, and resilience of theatre artists on stage.https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2026/04/20/dollar-fare-is-why-foreign-tourists-avoid-karnali-and-sudurpashchimThe ‘alternative wave’ did not reach the remote areas because most residents are of the older generation who do not use social media.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/04/20/birgunj-launches-drive-to-demolish-over-1-000-roadside-structuresLocal residents and traders protest sudden action as authorities enforce 25-metre road standard along key highway stretch.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/20/in-sindhuli-cows-are-connectedSensor-based monitoring of high-yield Holsteins is boosting milk output, cutting labour and transforming livelihoods in Kamalamai.https://kathmandupost.com/money/2026/04/19/rs100-tax-rule-aimed-at-curbing-small-scale-smuggling-hits-daily-shoppers-at-nepal-india-borderStrict checks on goods valued above Rs100 at Nepal-India crossings draw anger and complaints in border districts.https://kathmandupost.com/karnali-province/2026/04/19/bajhang-phone-users-battle-patchy-networkUsers complain of weak connectivity, call drops, and one-way audio.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/19/six-die-in-kyiv-shooting-hostage-situation-police-kill-suspectShootings of this nature are extremely rare in Ukraine, whose cities face regular Russian airstrikes.https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/04/19/one-in-five-nepalis-aged-over-30-found-hypertensive-and-obeseA nationwide screening of non-communicable diseases conducted in February-March shows around nine percent of the population in the age group is diabetic, and over three percent have renal diseases.https://kathmandupost.com/world/2026/04/19/trump-accuses-iran-of-total-violation-of-ceasefire-threatens-new-attacks-unless-it-takes-dealIran, which has blocked off the strait to ships apart from its own since the United States and Israel attacked on February 28, announced on Friday it would reopen the strait.https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2026/04/19/united-nepali-congress-is-in-everyone-s-interestThe country has never needed a party with strong democratic credentials in the opposition more than it does today.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/19/nepal-s-food-system-is-under-strain-are-we-prepared-to-safeguard-our-futureNepal urgently needs a comprehensive, long-term strategy to safeguard its food security.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/19/ai-modern-day-prometheus-or-monsterAI will constantly evolve due to its deep-learning capability. Someday, it may overcome its limits and outsmart humans. Such a phenomenon will inevitably change the whole terrain of our society.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/04/19/government-plans-campus-security-deployment-to-remove-party-affiliated-student-unionsMove aims to dismantle political wings in educational institutions and replace them with student councils. Unions call it ‘undemocratic’.https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2026/04/19/mhatre-s-hamstring-blow-deepens-chennai-s-ipl-crisisThe 18-year-old has been the most prolific batter for five-time champions Chennai, who dropped to seventh place in the 10-team league after Saturday’s defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad.https://kathmandupost.com/columns/2026/04/19/moving-beyond-traditional-examinations-for-a-better-futureIf exams fail to serve their very purpose, how should we actually assess learning?https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/04/19/sindhupalchok-steps-up-forest-fire-prevention-with-fire-lines-in-over-30-community-forestsDistrict forest office accelerates preparedness as rising heat and wind increase wildfire risks; 82 hectares already gutted.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-2/2026/04/19/birgunj-begins-demolition-drive-on-encroached-structures Around 1,200 private buildings and 29 government structures fall within a 25-metre road widening plan from Gandak Chowk to Miteri Bridge.https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2026/04/19/celebrating-women-led-enterprises-at-shepreneur-awards-2026Hatti Hatti Nepal honours women-led ventures making a difference at the local level.https://kathmandupost.com/science-technology/2026/04/19/humanoid-robots-race-past-humans-in-beijing-half-marathon-showing-rapid-advancesMost entrants self-navigate 21-km course as winning robot finishes in 50 minutes, beating human record time.https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-3/2026/04/19/bp-highway-blocked-after-rain-washes-away-diversions-in-kavreTraffic halted since 11pm Saturday after multiple diversion points along the Katunje–Mangaltar stretch were swept away, with vehicles stranded at several locations.https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2026/04/19/kathmandu-police-map-1-097-repeat-offendersProfile list covers people linked to gangs, theft and fraud, aiming to guide future investigations.https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/04/19/dhami-kakshapati-win-at-immortal-fighting-championship-in-indiaTwo Nepali fighters, Sangita Dhami and Kunjan Kakshapati, defeated Indian fighters Aarya Choudhary and Inzamam Ul Huck, respectively, in the inaugural edition of the tournament held in Bengaluru on Saturday night.