Jul 08, 2025

WORLD

China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists

China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to d...

Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations, the AP reported.

Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations, the AP reported.

Jul 08, 2025

Jul 08, 2025

SOCIETY

Three names recommended for TU Vice Chancellor

Three names recommended for TU Vice Chancellor

The committee, led by Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant, has recommended the names of current Acting Vice Chancellor Prof  Dr Khadga KC, former Dean of the Faculty of Science of Tribhuvan University Prof Dr Binil Aryal, and former Head of the Central Department of Hydr...

The committee, led by Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant, has recommended the names of current Acting Vice Chancellor Prof  Dr Khadga KC, former Dean of the Faculty of Science of Tribhuvan University Prof Dr Binil Aryal, and former Head of the Central Department of Hydr...

Jul 08, 2025

Jul 08, 2025

SOCIETY

Rasuwa Flood Update: Nine rescued safely

Rasuwa Flood Update: Nine rescued safely

Among 37 persons gone out of contact, it was learnt that 22 were safe in a shelter while 15 were yet to come in contact, according to Drub Prasad Adhikari, Assistant CDO in Rasuwa.

Among 37 persons gone out of contact, it was learnt that 22 were safe in a shelter while 15 were yet to come in contact, according to Drub Prasad Adhikari, Assistant CDO in Rasuwa.

Jul 08, 2025

Jul 08, 2025

SOCIETY

Rasuwa Flood Update: Vehicles swept away, hydropower damaged

Rasuwa Flood Update: Vehicles swept away, hydropower damaged

The swollen river swept away nine loaded containers. The Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Dam also suffered damage. Even the Miteripul, a bridge connecting Nepal with China, was destroyed by the flooded Lhende stream last night.

The swollen river swept away nine loaded containers. The Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Dam also suffered damage. Even the Miteripul, a bridge connecting Nepal with China, was destroyed by the flooded Lhende stream last night.

Jul 08, 2025

Jul 08, 2025

SOCIETY

NA rescues couple safely from island of flooded Trishuli river

NA rescues couple safely from island of flooded Trishuli riv...

They were airlifted safely by a Nepali Army helicopter, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

They were airlifted safely by a Nepali Army helicopter, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

Jul 08, 2025

Jul 08, 2025

ECONOMY

Govt considers major hike in domestic air crash payouts

Govt considers major hike in domestic air crash payouts

New bill proposes increasing compensation to US $100,000 per person on domestic flight crash

New bill proposes increasing compensation to US $100,000 per person on domestic flight crash

Jul 08, 2025

Jul 08, 2025

SOCIETY

Ward Chair caught with Rs 300,000 bribe

Ward Chair caught with Rs 300,000 bribe

Jardan Yadav, the chair of Marchawari Rural Municipality-3, was caught red-handed along with a businessman involved in receiving the bribe. The arrest was made by a team deployed from the CIAA office in Butwal on Monday.

Jardan Yadav, the chair of Marchawari Rural Municipality-3, was caught red-handed along with a businessman involved in receiving the bribe. The arrest was made by a team deployed from the CIAA office in Butwal on Monday.

Jul 08, 2025

Jul 08, 2025

SOCIETY

Rasuwa Flood Update: 18 missing, 9 rescued

Rasuwa Flood Update: 18 missing, 9 rescued

At least 18 people have gone missing in Rasuwa after a flood triggered by heavy rainfall in China. Among the missing are nine Nepali citizens, eight Chinese nationals, and three police personnel.

At least 18 people have gone missing in Rasuwa after a flood triggered by heavy rainfall in China. Among the missing are nine Nepali citizens, eight Chinese nationals, and three police personnel.

Jul 08, 2025

Jul 08, 2025

SOCIETY

Flood in Bhotekoshi sweeps away Nepal-China friendship bridge in Rasuwa

Flood in Bhotekoshi sweeps away Nepal-China friendship bridg...

The persistent rainfall in China has triggered a flood in the Bhotekoshi River, sweeping away the Nepal-China connecting Miteri Bridge at Rasuwagadhi, Rasuwa.

The persistent rainfall in China has triggered a flood in the Bhotekoshi River, sweeping away the Nepal-China connecting Miteri Bridge at Rasuwagadhi, Rasuwa.

Jul 08, 2025

Jul 08, 2025

Market, Business & Economy

Forex Update: US dollar appreciates

Forex Update: US dollar appreciates

As per the NRB, the buying rate for one US dollar is set at Rs 137.07, while the selling rate is Rs 137.67. Earlier on Monday, the buying rate for one US dollar was set at 136.34 and the selling rate at 136.94.  

As per the NRB, the buying rate for one US dollar is set at Rs 137.07, while the selling rate is Rs 137.67. Earlier on Monday, the buying rate for one US dollar was set at 136.34 and the selling rate at 136.94.  

Jul 08, 2025