POLITICS
Mahato says govt showing 'authoritarian tendencies' in first 100 days
Mahato says govt showing 'authoritarian tendencies' in first...
In a public statement issued on Sunday, Rajendra Mahato accused the government of continuing "old authoritarian thinking" instead of embracing justice, inclusion and sensitivity. He urged the government to immediately correct what he described as its insensitive conduct, exclusionary appointments an...
7 hours ago
ECONOMY
Gold price rises by Rs 600 per tola, silver declines
Gold price rises by Rs 600 per tola, silver declines
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of fine gold rose by Rs 600 per tola, reaching Rs 288,000 per tola from Rs 287,400 on Friday.
7 hours ago
SPORTS, WORLD
Top four FIFA-ranked teams reach World Cup semifinals
Top four FIFA-ranked teams reach World Cup semifinals
The semifinal lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been confirmed, with the tournament's top four FIFA-ranked teams advancing to the final four.
8 hours ago
POLITICS
UML’s Acharya slams Govt against misusing public mandate
UML’s Acharya slams Govt against misusing public mandate
In an apparent criticism of the current government's actions, Acharya said the mandate given by the people is meant to serve the public interest, and abusing it in an authoritarian manner is a serious matter.
8 hours ago
SOCIETY
Lightning kills sheep, Govt values just Rs 1,886 per animal
Lightning kills sheep, Govt values just Rs 1,886 per animal
On June 22 last year, lightning struck the Thulo Hanka pasture in Dhauligad, Guthichaur Rural Municipality, killing 197 sheep owned by seven farmers. Including similar incidents in other alpine grazing areas, the total number of sheep killed by lightning has reached 265.
8 hours ago
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.
9 hours 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.
9 hours 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.
9 hours 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.
10 hours 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...
11 hours ago