POLITICS
Why did trusted ally Pokharel turn away from Chair Oli?
Why did trusted ally Pokharel turn away from Chair Oli?
A striking development came when General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, widely seen as one of Oli’s closest allies, signaled that the party cannot move forward in its current state. That shift has pushed internal power dynamics into a new phase.
May 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 153.41
Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 153.41
Nepal Rastra Bank has published the latest foreign exchange rates, with the US dollar slightly declining against the Nepali rupee compared to Friday. The buying rate for one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 152.81 and the selling rate at Rs 153.41, down from Friday’s selling rate of Rs 154....
May 24, 2026
WORLD
Pakistani army chief's talks with Iran make encouraging progress to promote de-escalation
Pakistani army chief's talks with Iran make encouraging prog...
Munir has concluded a short but "highly productive" visit to Iran, during which he held high-level meetings with Iranian leadership, the military's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
May 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Cloudy conditions in hills, heatwave in Terai today
Cloudy conditions in hills, heatwave in Terai today
The department said generally cloudy conditions will prevail in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. Madhes Province and the remaining provinces will see partly cloudy skies in hilly and mountainous areas, while most parts of the Terai are expected to remain mainly clear.
May 24, 2026
POLITICS
Laws must reflect citizens’ needs, reality: Speaker Aryal
Laws must reflect citizens’ needs, reality: Speaker Aryal
Speaking at a programme organised by the Former Parliamentarians’ Forum, Aryal stressed that laws should be shaped according to the country’s geography, citizens’ level of awareness, and ground realities.
May 24, 2026
POLITICS
UML meeting: Oli to respond to leaders’ concerns today
UML meeting: Oli to respond to leaders’ concerns today
The meeting was carried over after the speaking round could not be completed on Saturday, prompting another session for today.
May 24, 2026
POLITICS
Clash erupts at RSP extended meeting
Clash erupts at RSP extended meeting
The incident occurred during a meeting held Saturday at Karanraj Party Palace in Kalaiya after a dispute erupted between lawmakers and long-time party workers.
May 24, 2026
SOCIETY
Disasters kill 70 in 40 days as monsoon nears
Disasters kill 70 in 40 days as monsoon nears
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the incidents occurred over the past 40 days, leaving 333 people injured.
May 24, 2026
ECONOMY
Imports via Birgunj reach Rs 794 billion in 10 months; petroleum, iron dominate
Imports via Birgunj reach Rs 794 billion in 10 months; petro...
Imports through the checkpoint increased by Rs 102.44 billion, or 15 percent, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.
May 24, 2026
Literature
Former PM Karki launches children’s book “Mitty and the Wild Cat” at grandson’s rice-feedi...
Former PM Karki launches children’s book “Mitty and the Wild...
Former Prime Minister Sushila Karki has launched her latest children’s book, “Mitty and the Wild Cat,” on Satuday, marking a personal and literary milestone that she dedicated to her grandson during his rice-feeding ceremony.
May 23, 2026