SOCIETY
Janaki Jayanti celebrations begin in Janakpur
Janaki Jayanti celebrations begin in Janakpur
The Janaki Temple in Janakpur Dham launched the formal celebrations for the sacred Janaki Jayanti on Monday.
Apr 29, 2025
ECONOMY
NEA postpones release of white paper
NEA postpones release of white paper
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has postponed the release of its white paper indefinitely. The authority had planned to issue the white paper to present the work done and the financial status during the tenure of the dismissed managing director, Kulman Ghising. However, sources from the author...
Apr 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Narayanghat-Butwal road: Traffic to be halted at night till May 14
Narayanghat-Butwal road: Traffic to be halted at night till...
Traffic on the Narayanghat-Butwal road, specifically in the Daunne area, will be halted during night for road expansion work until May 14. Previously, traffic had been restricted from 11 PM to 5 AM until April 28. This restriction will now continue without interruption until May 14.
Apr 29, 2025
WORLD
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World...
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week...
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war. Kyiv insisted on a longer and immediate truce.
Apr 29, 2025
SOCIETY
EU Ambassador meets Lalitpur Mayor
EU Ambassador meets Lalitpur Mayor
European Union Ambassador Veronique Lorenzo met with Chiri Babu Maharjan, Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, on Monday at the mayor’s office.
Apr 29, 2025
POLITICS
UK envoy visits VP Yadav
UK envoy visits VP Yadav
Robert Dominic Russell Fenn, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Nepal, had a courtesy visit with Vice President Ram Prasad Sahay on Monday at the Vice President's Office in Lainchaur.
Apr 29, 2025
Market
US Dollar slides
US Dollar slides
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the new rates, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 135.76 and the selling rate is Rs 136.36, marking a depreciation from yesterday’s rate. On Monday, the buying rate for one US dollar stood at Rs 136.43 and the...
Apr 29, 2025
POLITICS
Talks with teachers' association positive
Talks with teachers' association positive
The talks between the government and the agitating teachers' association concluded on a positive note on Monday night.
Apr 29, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal Civil Aviation Authority Bill tabled in HoR
Nepal Civil Aviation Authority Bill tabled in HoR
The House of Representatives (HoR) unanimously passed the proposal tabled in the HoR seeking consideration to the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority Bill, 2081 BS in a meeting held on Monday.
Apr 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Parents' pressure forces reopening of community schools in Ilam
Parents' pressure forces reopening of community schools in I...
Community schools in Ilam that had been closed due to the teachers' protest have started reopening after pressure from parents. Some schools resumed classes from Sunday after parents voiced concern that the ongoing closure was putting students' future at risk.
Apr 29, 2025