SOCIETY
Missing siblings found dead in Khotang
Missing siblings found dead in Khotang
Among the missing were Basnet’s 11-year-old daughter Menisha and his 6-year-old son Megaraj, along with four other children from the village. According to former ward chair Indra Bahadur Basnet, the four others were found unharmed, but the siblings were discovered dead in the jungle.
Aug 10, 2025
SPORTS
U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: Nepal faces formidable North Korea today
U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: Nepal faces formidable No...
North Korea has already won both the U-20 World Cup and Asian Cup titles. Nepal started the qualifiers with a 1-1 draw against Bhutan and followed it up with a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia. On the other hand, North Korea crushed Saudi Arabia 15-0 and Bhutan 10-0.
Aug 10, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Dahal’s political strategy: Courting Chand to checkmate Sharma
Dahal’s political strategy: Courting Chand to checkmate Shar...
At the Standing Committee meeting, Deputy General Secretary Janardan Sharma said that Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal should also engage in self-criticism due to weaknesses in party leadership
Aug 10, 2025
OPINION
Strategic Importance of FDI for Nepal
Strategic Importance of FDI for Nepal
A defining advantage of FDI is the transfer of knowledge, professionalism, and innovation. Multinational corporations often bring with them advanced technology, efficient production methods, international management standards, and cutting-edge research capacity.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Wife dead, husband injured in Ramechhap Scorpio accident
Wife dead, husband injured in Ramechhap Scorpio accident
According to police, the couple was traveling from the district headquarters, Manthali, to Hetauda to visit their son when the vehicle veered off the Manthali–Khukot road section and fell towards the Tamakoshi River.
Aug 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar remains stable
Forex update: US dollar remains stable
The US dollar continues to remain stable in the Nepali market, with the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) setting Saturday’s buying rate at Rs 139.96 and the selling rate at Rs 140.56.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
28 gates of Koshi Barrage opened following rise in water level
28 gates of Koshi Barrage opened following rise in water lev...
Continuous rainfall over the past few days has led to a significant rise in the water level of the Saptakoshi River. With this development, 28 out of 56 sluice gates at the Koshi Barrage have been opened.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rain likely at one or two places in Koshi, Gandaki today
Heavy rain likely at one or two places in Koshi, Gandaki tod...
A monsoon trough is presently located near its average position.
Aug 10, 2025
POLITICS
NC issues whip to vote for Chief Minister Baniya
NC issues whip to vote for Chief Minister Baniya
The Nepali Congress (NC) Bagmati Province Parliamentary Party, chaired by party leader and Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya, held a meeting in Kathmandu on Saturday and made several decisions.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Gaijatra festival being observed today
Gaijatra festival being observed today
The eight-day festival typically begins on the first day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadra (Bhadra Krishna Pratipada). It concludes on Ashtami, according to the lunar calendar. Gaijatra is dedicated to commemorating those who have passed away within the year.
Aug 10, 2025