POLITICS
Procurement regulations amended to extend road project deadline
Procurement regulations amended to extend road project deadl...
The government amended the Public Procurement Regulations (14th Regulation) about 14 months after revising the 13th Regulation. The official gazette published the amended regulation last Monday.
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
‘Decisive’ talks between govt and teachers scheduled again today
‘Decisive’ talks between govt and teachers scheduled again t...
Following productive discussions held late into Monday and Tuesday nights, today’s meeting is expected to be a turning point. According to NTA Vice Chairperson Nanu Maya Parajuli, the talks are scheduled for 2 pm this afternoon.
Apr 30, 2025
Market
Gold price drops by Rs 700 per tola
Gold price drops by Rs 700 per tola
The price of gold, which was traded at Rs 188,800 per tola on Tuesday, has been fixed at Rs 188,100 today.
Apr 30, 2025
Entertainment, Music, Lifestyle
International Jazz Day being celebrated today
International Jazz Day being celebrated today
Music aficionados around the world are celebrating International Jazz Day today, honoring the cultural and historical significance of jazz music. Jazz, known for its harmonious fusion of diverse musical instruments, gained popularity in the early 20th century and continues to attract young audiences...
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Akshaya Tritiya being observed today
Akshaya Tritiya being observed today
People across the country celebrated Akshaya Tritiya today by offering and consuming saatu (roasted barley flour) and sarbat (a traditional herbal drink), continuing a centuries-old Vedic tradition. The festival falls on the third day of the waxing moon in the month of Baisakh.
Apr 30, 2025
Market
Forex: US dollar appreciates
Forex: US dollar appreciates
Nepal Rastra Bank has released the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 136.13, while the selling rate is Rs 136.73. On Tuesday, the buying rate for one US dollar was Rs 135.76, and the selling rate was Rs 136.36.
Apr 30, 2025
WORLD
UK military launches airstrikes with US targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels
UK military launches airstrikes with US targeting Yemen’s Ho...
The British military launched airstrikes with the United States targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said early Wednesday, their first involvement with America’s new intense campaign targeting the Iranian-backed group.
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
‘Human rights situation across world worrisome’
‘Human rights situation across world worrisome’
The World Human Rights Report has revealed the worrying state of human rights across the globe in 2024.
Apr 30, 2025
WORLD
Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war’s end and focuses on peace
Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war’s end and focuses on p...
Vietnam celebrated the end of the war with the United States and the formation of its modern nation 50 years ago Wednesday with a military parade and a focus on a future of peace.
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Storms likely in Lumbini’s Terai region
Storms likely in Lumbini’s Terai region
Westerly and local winds are currently influencing Nepal's weather, while moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal is also impacting conditions across the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Apr 30, 2025