Market
US Dollar sells at Rs 135.11
US Dollar sells at Rs 135.11
Nepal Rastra Bank has published the official foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs 134.51, while the selling rate is Rs 135.11, marking a depreciation. On Monday, the buying rate for one US dollar was Rs 135.04, and the...
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Bagmati pilgrimage cancelled for sixth consecutive year
Bagmati pilgrimage cancelled for sixth consecutive year
The annual Bagmati pilgrimage will not take place this year, marking its sixth straight cancellation due to river pollution.
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Muktinath area to be developed as religious tourism site
Muktinath area to be developed as religious tourism site
Various stakeholders have highlighted the need of developing Muktinath area as a comprehensive religious tourism site.
May 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Melamchi water distribution network to expand outside Kathmandu’s Ring Road
Melamchi water distribution network to expand outside Kathma...
The Project Implementation Directorate (PID) of Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) is set to expand the Melamchi water distribution network beyond the Kathmandu Valley’s Ring Road as part of the second phase of the Kathmandu Valley Drinking Water Improvement Project. This phase of the...
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Annapurna Rural Municipality to host platinum jubilee celebration of first Annapurna ascen...
Annapurna Rural Municipality to host platinum jubilee celebr...
Annapurna Rural Municipality has announced a platinum jubilee celebration to mark the 75th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Annapurna—a historic milestone that launched Nepal's mountaineering tourism.
May 06, 2025
Editorial
New Foreign Aid Policy
New Foreign Aid Policy
Nepal has a long history of receiving foreign aid. The country's foreign aid journey spans over seven decades going all the way back to the 1950s. Ever since, foreign assistance has formed a cornerstone of Nepal’s economic planning, constituting up to 30% of the national development budget. Ne...
May 06, 2025
WORLD
Israel cabinet approves plan for Gaza 'conquest'
Israel cabinet approves plan for Gaza 'conquest'
Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official said Monday, after the army called up tens of thousands of reservists for the offensive.
May 06, 2025
OPINION
Sagarmatha Sambaad: Uniting the World to Save the Himalayas
Sagarmatha Sambaad: Uniting the World to Save the Himalayas
In the Himalayas, snowfall has plummeted to a 23-year low, threatening the freshwater supply for nearly two billion people across Asia.
Nepal has been witnessing a sharp increase in extreme weather events—including landslides and floods—largely driven by climate change. In 2024 alone, s...
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Cloudy skies, rain likely across hilly regions
Cloudy skies, rain likely across hilly regions
The country is currently experiencing the influence of westerly and local winds, along with a partial effect of moisture-laden winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
May 06, 2025
Entertainment, Music
Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan critically injured in road accident, Uttarakhand CM...
Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan critically injured in...
Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan has been seriously injured in a road accident that took place in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. According to a report in India Today, the accident occurred during the early hours of Monday, around 3 am. The singer was first admitted to a nearby private hospital but was...
May 06, 2025