WORLD
Iran and the US prepare for a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program i...
Iran and the US prepare for a second round of negotiations o...
Iran and the United States prepared Saturday for a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program in Rome.
Apr 19, 2025
POLITICS
Dhangadhi airport expansion: Former minister Ale under CIAA scrutiny
Dhangadhi airport expansion: Former minister Ale under CIAA...
After a report exposed billions in corruption in the construction of Pokhara Regional International Airport, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) launched an investigation into alleged corruption in the construction and expansion of Dhangadhi Airport.
Apr 19, 2025
Market
US dollar sells at Rs 136.90, euro at Rs 155.71
US dollar sells at Rs 136.90, euro at Rs 155.71
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today as per which the buying rate of one US dollar is set at Rs 136.30, while the selling rate stands at Rs 136.90.
Apr 19, 2025
SPORTS
ICC U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier: Nepal to face Afghanistan today
ICC U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier: Nepal to face Afghanistan...
Nepal will take on Afghanistan today in the ICC U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier.
Apr 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rain likely in hills of three provinces
Heavy rain likely in hills of three provinces
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) reports that Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces are experiencing partly to generally cloudy conditions, while the rest of the country remains mostly clear to partly cloudy.
Apr 19, 2025
Editorial
Making Nepal’s Trade Vision a Reality
Making Nepal’s Trade Vision a Reality
The government has enforced Trade Policy 2025, aiming to boost the competitiveness of domestic products through the development of trade-related infrastructure. This move comes amid growing calls from experts and stakeholders to implement a robust foreign trade policy as Nepal prepares to graduate f...
Apr 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Indian national held in Biratnagar with Nepali currency of undisclosed source
Indian national held in Biratnagar with Nepali currency of u...
An Indian national has been arrested near the Nepal-India border in Biratnagar with Rs 700,000 in Nepali currency with undisclosed source, police said.
Apr 19, 2025
SOCIETY
UN, EU urge Bhutan to release long-term political prisoners amid human rights concerns
UN, EU urge Bhutan to release long-term political prisoners...
United Nations human rights experts and international rights groups have urged the government of Bhutan to immediately release 32 long-term political prisoners held for decades, citing serious violations of international law, including torture, lack of due process, and inhumane detention conditions.
Apr 19, 2025
SOCIETY
New taxi standards prohibit registration of vehicles under 1000cc
New taxi standards prohibit registration of vehicles under 1...
The government has enforced a new set of standards for taxis, restricting registration to only those vehicles with engines of 1000cc or higher, effectively phasing out smaller-capacity vehicles currently dominant in the market.
Apr 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Twist in NRB Governor appointment as supplementary petition filed at SC
Twist in NRB Governor appointment as supplementary petition...
The appointment of a new governor at Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has taken an unexpected turn, with a supplementary writ petition filed at the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the move to appoint Dr. Gunakar Bhatta as the central bank’s Governor.
Apr 19, 2025