ECONOMY
Indian govt signs agreement for 10 new projects
Indian govt signs agreement for 10 new projects
The Indian government has signed an agreement for 10 high-impact community development projects in Nepal's education, health, and culture sectors.
Apr 02, 2025
WORLD
World markets on edge as Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom
World markets on edge as Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs lo...
The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs this week, but it provided no details about the size and scope of the measures that have raised concerns over an intensifying global trade war, Al Jazeera reported.
Apr 02, 2025
International
Quake hits Pakistan, Afghanistan; rescue works in Thailand, Myanmar
Quake hits Pakistan, Afghanistan; rescue works in Thailand,...
On Wednesday morning (today), an earthquake struck Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to the BBC, the earthquake measured 4.3 in Pakistan and 4.7 in Afghanistan.
Apr 02, 2025
WORLD
Senator Booker breaks record for longest speech
Senator Booker breaks record for longest speech
US Senator Cory Booker has broken the record for the longest speech ever delivered in the Senate, the BBC reported.
Apr 02, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli, Thai PM Shinawatra holding meeting today
PM Oli, Thai PM Shinawatra holding meeting today
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtran Shinawatra, are holding a meeting today. Prime Minister Oli is on an official visit to Thailand at the invitation of his Thai counterpart.
Apr 02, 2025
Market
Euro drops slightly, US Dollar stable
Euro drops slightly, US Dollar stable
According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs 136.46, while the selling rate stands at Rs 137.06. Similarly, the exchange rates for other major currencies have also been fixed.
Apr 02, 2025
Editorial
Combating Dubious Financial Transactions
Combating Dubious Financial Transactions
The recent rise in dubious financial transactions has posed a risk to the country’s financial health lately. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) reported 7,338 such cases in the fiscal year 2023/24, an increase of 24 percent as compared to the previous year. The Financial Information Unit Nepal (FIU-Nepal...
Apr 02, 2025
OPINION
Is Critical Thinking Really Critical?
Is Critical Thinking Really Critical?
For centuries, critical thinking has been extolled as the philosopher’s stone of intellectual refinement–a process that distills knowledge from raw ideas. But let’s be honest: how often do we invoke the term ‘critical thinking’ simply to validate our own viewpoints? How...
Apr 02, 2025
WORLD
China launches military drills around Taiwan
China launches military drills around Taiwan
China on Tuesday sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for drills Beijing said were aimed at practising a blockade of the self-ruled island.
Apr 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Pokhara tourism entrepreneurs upbeat as direct flights to Chinese cities begin
Pokhara tourism entrepreneurs upbeat as direct flights to Ch...
Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) marked a milestone on Tuesday with its first scheduled international flight--27 months after opening. Himalaya Airlines operated the flight, carrying 29 passengers from Pokhara to Lhasa—the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region of People&rsqu...
Apr 02, 2025