SOCIETY
Rasuwa Flood Update: 18 missing, 9 rescued
Rasuwa Flood Update: 18 missing, 9 rescued
At least 18 people have gone missing in Rasuwa after a flood triggered by heavy rainfall in China. Among the missing are nine Nepali citizens, eight Chinese nationals, and three police personnel.
Jul 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Flood in Bhotekoshi sweeps away Nepal-China friendship bridge in Rasuwa
Flood in Bhotekoshi sweeps away Nepal-China friendship bridg...
The persistent rainfall in China has triggered a flood in the Bhotekoshi River, sweeping away the Nepal-China connecting Miteri Bridge at Rasuwagadhi, Rasuwa.
Jul 08, 2025
Market, Business & Economy
Forex Update: US dollar appreciates
Forex Update: US dollar appreciates
As per the NRB, the buying rate for one US dollar is set at Rs 137.07, while the selling rate is Rs 137.67. Earlier on Monday, the buying rate for one US dollar was set at 136.34 and the selling rate at 136.94.
Jul 08, 2025
OPINION
Nurturing Emotional Resilience in a Crisis Age
Nurturing Emotional Resilience in a Crisis Age
In today’s psychological battlefield, every young people like Arjuna needs a sarathi, a guide who listens, understands, and knows how to walk with them even in silence.
Jul 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Today's Weather: Heavy rainfall likely in five provinces
Today's Weather: Heavy rainfall likely in five provinces
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), the provinces of Bagmati, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim are expected to experience rainfall on Tuesday morning.
Jul 08, 2025
ECONOMY
No new gold, silver rates since Thursday as dealers’ protest escalates
No new gold, silver rates since Thursday as dealers’ protest...
Traders are demanding the government withdraw the 2 percent luxury tax on gold and the 13 percent value-added tax (VAT) on diamonds and gemstones introduced in the new budget. Despite holding meetings with the Finance Minister and the Prime Minister, their concerns remain unaddressed, prompting them...
Jul 08, 2025
ECONOMY
98,000 policies surrendered, Rs 36.51 billion stuck in life insurance companies
98,000 policies surrendered, Rs 36.51 billion stuck in life...
According to the Insurance Reflection report published by the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), policy renewals have dropped significantly, leaving Rs 36.51 billion worth of life insurance policies inactive as of mid-June. This marks a 10.54 percent increase in lapsed policy value compared to the sam...
Jul 08, 2025
ECONOMY
SEBON permits BFIs to issue Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares
SEBON permits BFIs to issue Perpetual Non-Cumulative Prefere...
Through the ninth amendment to the ‘Securities Issuance and Distribution Directive,’ the SEBON has come up with this provision for the BFIs. Although Nepal Rastra Bank last year permitted the BFIs to float their PNCPS, they were unable to do so due to SEBON’s failure to streamline...
Jul 08, 2025
Editorial
Healing Hands Must Not Halt
Healing Hands Must Not Halt
The NMA called the protest against the recent decision of the Consumer Court in a medical case.
Jul 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Humla connected to national road network
Humla connected to national road network
Humla’s district headquarters, Simikot, has been formally connected to Nepal’s national road network following the inauguration of a Bailey bridge over the Chuwa Khola in Kharpunath Rural Municipality–5.
Jul 08, 2025