OPINION
Fruits, Vegetables and False Positives: Time for Better Pesticide Tests
Fruits, Vegetables and False Positives: Time for Better Pest...
Limitation of tests in Nepal can create a false sense of safety
Jul 28, 2025
Market
US dollar holds steady as NRB unveils latest forex rates
US dollar holds steady as NRB unveils latest forex rates
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has released Monday’s foreign exchange rates, with the US dollar showing no movement compared to Sunday’s rates.
Jul 28, 2025
Editorial
Stop the Cycle: Prevent Recurring Livestock Epidemics
Stop the Cycle: Prevent Recurring Livestock Epidemics
The majority of households rely on oxen for plowing and cows for milk. Losing these animals would mean giving up a source of food, cash, and farm labor.
Jul 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in Bagmati, Lumbini and Gandaki provinces today
Heavy rainfall likely in Bagmati, Lumbini and Gandaki provin...
According to the MFD, heavy rainfall is likely at one or two locations in Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces.
Jul 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Over 53,500 individuals and entities blacklisted in a year for banking offenses
Over 53,500 individuals and entities blacklisted in a year f...
Check bounce emerges as leading cause
Jul 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Ten new water reservoirs built in Kathmandu Valley to ensure smooth supply of water
Ten new water reservoirs built in Kathmandu Valley to ensure...
Ten new water reservoirs with a combined storage capacity of 74,500 cubic metres have been constructed across Kathmandu Valley, marking a major milestone in the first phase of the Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Improvement Project (KVWSIP).
Jul 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Indians use Nepal as transit route to smuggle cannabis to Thailand
Indians use Nepal as transit route to smuggle cannabis to Th...
Indian citizens have been arrested while trying to smuggle cannabis produced in various parts of Thailand into India via Nepal. According to the Narcotics Control Bureau, eight Indian nationals have been arrested in the past month with Thai cannabis.
Jul 28, 2025
POLITICS
Koshi Province Minister denies QR code bribe allegation, says he never had one
Koshi Province Minister denies QR code bribe allegation, say...
He said, “If anyone has used a QR code in my name to ask for money, action should be taken against them.” He also called on authorities to take action against those spreading what he described as false, baseless, and politically motivated accusations.
Jul 27, 2025
POLITICS
Independent lawmaker Amresh Singh signs RSP petition supporting Lamichhane's release
Independent lawmaker Amresh Singh signs RSP petition support...
Since mid-June, RSP has been running a nationwide signature campaign in support of Lamichhane, collecting thousands of signatures in places ranging from streets and college campuses to corporate offices and airports.
Jul 27, 2025
WORLD
Explained: What is fuelling Saudi Arabia's surge in executions?
Explained: What is fuelling Saudi Arabia's surge in executio...
Saudi Arabia has escalated its use of capital punishment, executing more than 200 people so far this year -- putting the kingdom on track to surpass last year's record.
Jul 27, 2025