WORLD
Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic lills 98 (Update)
Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic lills 98 (Upda...
The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving at least 98 people dead and 160 injured, authorities said.
Apr 09, 2025
International
China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs
China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens...
China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.
Apr 09, 2025
International
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs go into effect, including a combined 104% levy on Chi...
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs go into effect, includi...
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs went into full effect just after midnight Wednesday.
Apr 09, 2025
SOCIETY
TU Vice Chancellor Baral’s resignation in limbo
TU Vice Chancellor Baral’s resignation in limbo
Nearly two weeks have passed since Tribhuvan University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Keshar Jung Baral tendered his resignation, but authorities have yet to decide on it.
Apr 09, 2025
POLITICS
Nepali envoy to Denmark presents letters of credence Denmark King
Nepali envoy to Denmark presents letters of credence Denmar...
Ambassador of Nepal to Denmark, Sumnima Tuladhar, presented her Letters of Credence to the King of Denmark Frederik Andre Henrik Christian.
Apr 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Narayanghat-Butwal road widening: Daunne section closes for four hours
Narayanghat-Butwal road widening: Daunne section closes for...
The Narayanghat-Butwal road project has decided to halt vehicular traffic for four hours daily from today.
Apr 09, 2025
WORLD
Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' are not actually reciprocal
Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs' are not actually reciprocal
When US President Donald Trump announced the details of his wave of tariffs to a packed Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, he broke into a riff on the meaning of the word "reciprocal," Deutsche Welle reported.
Apr 09, 2025
Market
Value of US Dollar appreciates
Value of US Dollar appreciates
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 137.73 and the selling rate is Rs 138.33, marking an appreciation from yesterday’s price.
Apr 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Water vapor-rich air permeates weather
Water vapor-rich air permeates weather
The country is now witnessing the effects of westerly and local winds.
Apr 09, 2025
Editorial
Take Urgent Measures to Control Air Pollution
Take Urgent Measures to Control Air Pollution
Kathmandu Valley recorded once again dangerously high levels of air pollution on Tuesday. According to IQAir, the city had the worst air quality in the world at 7 AM, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 262—well into the “very unhealthy” category. For reference, experts consider AQI...
Apr 09, 2025