WORLD
US suspends student visa processing as Harvard protests cuts
US suspends student visa processing as Harvard protests cuts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ordered a suspension of student visa processing in the latest swipe at foreign students in the country.
May 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt stops funding leaders' medical treatment abroad as domestic care improves
Govt stops funding leaders' medical treatment abroad as dome...
Until about five years ago, Nepal's leaders and high-ranking officials frequently traveled abroad for medical treatment using government service facilities whenever needed.
May 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested on rape charges
Two arrested on rape charges
Police have arrested two individuals from Parsa district on charges of rape. Among the arrested is 23-year-old Bishal Yadav of Sangthi, Jagarnathpur Rural Municipality-6, who has been accused of raping a teenage girl.
May 28, 2025
Market
US Dollar selling at Rs 136.84
US Dollar selling at Rs 136.84
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign currency exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate of the US dollar is Rs 136.24, and the selling rate is Rs 136.84.
May 28, 2025
POLITICS
Parliament to discuss key agendas amid opposition’s disruption threats
Parliament to discuss key agendas amid opposition’s disrupt...
Following Tuesday's disruption by opposition protests, both Houses of the Federal Parliament are reconvening today to address key legislative and policy matters. The House of Representatives (HoR) will begin its meeting at 11:00 AM, while the National Assembly (NA) is scheduled to meet at 1:15 PM.
May 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Unidentified drones spark high alert along Nepal-India border
Unidentified drones spark high alert along Nepal-India borde...
Chaos broke out around 7:30 PM on Monday when 15 to 20 drones flew simultaneously over the Kamala BOP area along the Nepal-India border.
May 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Cloudy skies to cover most parts of the country today
Cloudy skies to cover most parts of the country today
Westerly winds, local air circulation, and moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal are currently influencing Nepal's weather, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
May 28, 2025
WORLD
At least 5 are dead and 19 injured after a chemical plant explodes in China, authorities s...
At least 5 are dead and 19 injured after a chemical plant ex...
A huge explosion rocked a chemical plant in China ’s eastern Shandong province around noon Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring 19, according to local emergency management authorities. Another six people were missing.
May 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Firefighters battle to douse Tirupati Wood Panel Industry fire
Firefighters battle to douse Tirupati Wood Panel Industry fi...
A fire broke out at Tirupati Wood Panel Industry in the Sunsari-Morang Industrial Corridor early this morning. Firefighters have been battling the blaze since 2:30 AM.
May 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Traffic halted as landslide blocks Rapti Highway
Traffic halted as landslide blocks Rapti Highway
Continuous rainfall triggered a landslide that blocked the Rapti Highway. Salyan police reported that the landslide struck at 4:40 AM on Wednesday in Chorakhola, Kapurkot Rural Municipality-3, closing the road.
May 28, 2025