SOCIETY
Shaligram festival kicks off in Ruru
Shaligram festival kicks off in Ruru
Shaligram festival has been organized for the first time in Ruru Kshetra Dham, the confluence of Palpa and Gulmi.
May 10, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Photo Feature: Protestors organize human chain at Tundikhel demanding clean air
Photo Feature: Protestors organize human chain at Tundikhel...
Hundreds of protestors gathered at Tundikhel this morning, forming a human chain as part of a peaceful demonstration led by the Brihat Nagarik Andolan. The event aimed to raise awareness about the deteriorating air quality in Kathmandu and demand urgent government action for clean, breathable air.
May 10, 2025
International
Pakistan launches ‘Operation Bunyān al-Marsūs’ in retaliation for India's ‘Operation Sindo...
Pakistan launches ‘Operation Bunyān al-Marsūs’ in retaliatio...
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convened a meeting of the country's top decision-making body on nuclear weapons.
May 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Seven secretaries, 16 undersecretaries set to retire by mid-July
Seven secretaries, 16 undersecretaries set to retire by mid-...
By the end of the current fiscal year 2024/25, or by mid-July, seven secretary and sixteen undersecretary positions will become vacant. On Thursday, one of the seven secretaries received compulsory retirement.
May 10, 2025
ECONOMY
421 climbers attempting ascent to world’s highest peak
421 climbers attempting ascent to world’s highest peak
This year's spring Mt. Sagarmatha, or Mt. Everest, expedition season began after a seven-member Sherpa team deployed from the ATK Expedition Company opened the climbing gate by fixing ropes on the peak of the world’s highest mountain on Friday.
May 10, 2025
WORLD
32 Indian airports shut for civilian flights amid tensions with Pakistan
32 Indian airports shut for civilian flights amid tensions w...
The ministry of civil aviation on Saturday said 32 airports in northern and western parts of the country have been closed for civilian flight operations until May 15, as reported by the Hindustan Times.
May 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Seti River Hydropower construction completes
Seti River Hydropower construction completes
The construction of the 25-megawatt Seti River Hydropower Project, located in Machhapuchchhre Rural Municipality and Pokhara Metropolitan City of Kaski district, has completed.
May 10, 2025
International
‘Individuals who desecrate daughters' sindoor will be eliminated’
‘Individuals who desecrate daughters' sindoor will be elimin...
India launched "Operation Sindoor" against Pakistan and deployed female commanders to lead it. Colonel Sophia Qureshi of the Indian Army and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh shared details of the mission, declaring that India would wipe out those who erased the sindoor (vermillion) of the nation's daugh...
May 10, 2025
Market
US Dollar depreciates
US Dollar depreciates
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the published rates, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 136.30, while the selling rate is Rs 136.90, marking a depreciation. Yesterday, the buying rate of one US dollar stood at Rs 136.84 and the selling rate...
May 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Light rain, thunderstorms likely in few hilly areas
Light rain, thunderstorms likely in few hilly areas
Westerly winds and local wind systems are currently affecting Nepal's weather, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Moisture-laden air from the Arabian Sea is also influencing conditions.
May 10, 2025