WORLD
US resumes visa for foreign student with demands for social media account access
US resumes visa for foreign student with demands for social...
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review, the Associated Press reported.
Jun 19, 2025
ECONOMY
US dollar rises, but euro, pound slide
US dollar rises, but euro, pound slide
According to today’s rates, the buying rate for 1 US dollar is Rs 138.07, and the selling rate is Rs 138.67. On Wednesday, the buying rate was Rs 137.69 and the selling rate was Rs 138.29.
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces
Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini pr...
In an update issued today, the department said that a few places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces may witness heavy to very heavy rainfall this afternoon.
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
MoFA issues travel advisory for Nepalis traveling to Middle East
MoFA issues travel advisory for Nepalis traveling to Middle...
The ministry issued this information to Nepali citizens wishing to travel to Israel, Iran or other Middle Eastern countries or for foreign employment from Nepal through a press release on Wednesday. The ministry has requested Nepali citizens who are preparing to travel to Israel and Iran for foreign...
Jun 19, 2025
OPINION
Nepal-China Relations: A Perspective
Nepal-China Relations: A Perspective
In recent years, great power rivalry has resurfaced. The early months of 2025 have accelerated unfolding geopolitical trends causing tremors far and wide with far reaching implications making the world increasingly fragile with growing domestic and economic tensions, rising populist nationalism and...
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
IFJ urges Nepal Government to drop all cases against journalists and media
IFJ urges Nepal Government to drop all cases against journal...
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on the Nepal government to immediately withdraw all legal cases filed against journalists and media outlets.
Jun 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt unveils draft law allowing private firms to sell electricity directly to clients
Govt unveils draft law allowing private firms to sell electr...
On Wednesday, the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) unveiled the draft of Open Access Directive 2025, which aims to facilitate private sector participation in electricity sales. The ERC has given stakeholders 30 days to submit feedback before finalizing the directive.
Jun 19, 2025
Editorial
Federalism in Action as Provinces Chart Their Own Course
Federalism in Action as Provinces Chart Their Own Course
Prior to the advent of federalism, the national budget—prepared and presented by the federal government—was the only source of development funding, regardless of how mismatched it might have been with local realities.
Jun 19, 2025
ECONOMY
MCC Nepal Compact exempted from US aid pause, implementation to continue
MCC Nepal Compact exempted from US aid pause, implementation...
The US Embassy in Kathmandu, in a statement issued Wednesday, confirmed that both MCC and the US Mission in Nepal remain actively engaged with stakeholders to support a constructive outcome of the review.
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
‘Sad Birthday’: On her 21st, Prakriti’s family remembers her with tears
‘Sad Birthday’: On her 21st, Prakriti’s family remembers her...
Sunil had hoped to give his daughter justice as a birthday gift. But now, he is filled with despair. The accused, Srivastava, has been released on bail for just INR 100,000. This has caused even more pain to the family.“Today is her birthday, but my daughter isn’t with us. If she had rec...
Jun 18, 2025