SOCIETY
Rs 10,000 fixed deposit for every newborn girl
Rs 10,000 fixed deposit for every newborn girl
The initiative is part of the municipality's "Daughter of the Municipality" program, which has been in operation since the 2023/24 fiscal year. Under the scheme, newborn girls previously received Rs 5,000, but the amount has now been doubled to Rs 10,000 from the upcoming fiscal year.
2 days ago
SPORTS
Argentina beat Switzerland to reach semifinals
Argentina beat Switzerland to reach semifinals
Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory with a goal in the first minute of stoppage time at the end of extra time, giving Argentina a comfortable two-goal cushion.
2 days ago
SOCIETY
26 detained during protest over Kirtipur arrests
26 detained during protest over Kirtipur arrests
The protest followed Friday night's flooding at the Kirtipur Holding Center, where landless families had been sheltered. Ansari and several other youths were detained after they went to assist the flood-affected residents. Ansari was reportedly injured during the police operation.
2 days ago
WORLD
US strikes Iran after Strait of Hormuz closure
US strikes Iran after Strait of Hormuz closure
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out its third round of strikes this week after Iranian forces "blatantly attacked" the vessel. According to the US military, the ship suffered major damage to its engine room and was unable to continue its voyage.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
Forex updates: USD sells at 152.83, euro at 174.65
Forex updates: USD sells at 152.83, euro at 174.65
According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 152.23 and the selling rate at Rs 152.83.The buying rate for one euro is Rs 173.96 and the selling rate is Rs 174.65. One UK pound sterling is being traded at Rs 204.15 for buying and Rs 204.95 for selling, while o...
2 days ago
SOCIETY
Literary society holds goodwill exchange at Ashapureshwor Temple
Literary society holds goodwill exchange at Ashapureshwor Te...
Speaking at the event, Nepal Srashta Samaj President Shree Om Shrestha "Rodan" said it was a meaningful opportunity to organize a literary gathering at a place of great natural beauty and religious significance. He added that the society and the conservation committee would work together in the futu...
2 days ago
SOCIETY
Heavy to extremely heavy rain forecast, public urged to stay alert
Heavy to extremely heavy rain forecast, public urged to stay...
According to a notice issued by the authority on Saturday, based on forecasts from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely on Sunday and Monday in a few hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, as well as in one or two places in the Tarai of M...
2 days ago
SPORTS
Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway into World Cup semifinals
Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway into World Cup...
In a closely contested quarterfinal at Miami Stadium early Sunday, Norway took the lead in the 36th minute through Andreas Schjelderup. Bellingham equalized in first-half stoppage time to send the teams into the break level at 1-1.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
NRB directs BFIs to cut dormant accounts, ensure timely customer notifications
NRB directs BFIs to cut dormant accounts, ensure timely cust...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to formulate and implement an action plan to reduce the number of dormant accounts by mid-January 2027.
2 days ago
POLITICS
NC President Thapa slams police crackdown on youths, says govt must answer questions with...
NC President Thapa slams police crackdown on youths, says go...
In a social media post on Saturday, Thapa described the alleged assault on and detention of youths—including Majid Ansari, Nahendra Khadka and Sarisma Thapa—as "deeply concerning, shameful and utterly condemnable."
3 days ago