ECONOMY
Over Rs 770 million collected in royalty from mountain climbing in spring
Over Rs 770 million collected in royalty from mountain climb...
More than Rs 770 million in royalty has been collected from this year’s spring season mountain climbing. According to the Mountaineering Branch of the Department of Tourism (DoT), a total of Rs 773.8 million has been collected as royalty as of Sunday.
May 12, 2025
WORLD
13 killed,12 injured after truck collides with trailer in Chhattisgarh's Raipur
13 killed,12 injured after truck collides with trailer in Ch...
The death toll in Chhattisgarh's Saragaon accident has risen to 13 on Monday, Raipur SP Lal Ummed Singh said.
May 12, 2025
WORLD
Hamas says it will release last living American hostage in Gaza
Hamas says it will release last living American hostage in G...
Hamas said Sunday that the last living American hostage in Gaza, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume the delivery of aid. Two Hamas officials told The Associated Press they expect the release i...
May 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Foreign exchange reserves surpass Rs 2426 billion
Foreign exchange reserves surpass Rs 2426 billion
The country’s foreign exchange reserves have reached Rs 2426.84 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
May 12, 2025
OPINION
Will a 'Civil Commission' Shape Nepal’s Stalled Transitional Justice System?
Will a 'Civil Commission' Shape Nepal’s Stalled Transitiona...
A Civil Commission, led by victims and civil society, would serve as an alternative truth-seeking and documentation body outside state control.
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Rain with thunderstorms likely in hilly region
Rain with thunderstorms likely in hilly region
The weather in Nepal is currently under the sway of western and local winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), under the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
May 12, 2025
Editorial
Set Realistic Budget Targets
Set Realistic Budget Targets
The government’s fiscal performance during this fiscal year tells a familiar yet disheartening story. With less than two months remaining, both revenue collection and expenditure have fallen short of our expectations. The report from the Financial Comptroller General's Office has revealed a wi...
May 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Remittance inflows near Rs 1.2 trillion in nine months
Remittance inflows near Rs 1.2 trillion in nine months
Remittance inflow into Nepal stood at Rs 1.2 trillion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
May 12, 2025
International
Trade deal with China reached: White House; US officials say details today
Trade deal with China reached: White House; US officials say...
The White House on Sunday said that US and China have reached a trade deal in Geneva after the two day long trade talks between the two countries. US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent described the discussions as ‘productive’ and said further details would be released on Monday, ac...
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Buddha Jayanti being marked today
Buddha Jayanti being marked today
The government has declared a public holiday across the country on the occasion of the day.
May 12, 2025