WORLD
Trump administration freezes grants to Harvard University
Trump administration freezes grants to Harvard University
The United States federal government on Monday announced it is to freeze more than $2.2 billion (€1.94 billion) in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard as the university has said it won't stymie activism on campus, a key demand from the Trump administration, Deutsche Welle reported.
Apr 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Temporary, contract employees come under Social Security Scheme
Temporary, contract employees come under Social Security Sch...
The government has made temporary and contract employees working in its various organisations eligible to participate in the Social Security Scheme.
Apr 15, 2025
Market
US Dollar exchange rate remains unchanged
US Dollar exchange rate remains unchanged
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar stands at Rs 137.37, while the selling rate is Rs 137.97, maintaining the same price from yesterday.
Apr 15, 2025
SOCIETY
First red panda festival kicks off in Khotang
First red panda festival kicks off in Khotang
The 'first red panda and thar festival' kicked off as part of the 'Mundum Trail Visit Year' in the district on New Year Day, 2082. The festival is organized by Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi municipality.
Apr 15, 2025
SOCIETY
4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Paink of Jajarkot
4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Paink of Jajarkot
A series of earthquakes have recently struck various locations in Jajarkot district. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Paink of Jajarkot at 9:31 PM on Monday.
Apr 15, 2025
Editorial
Fishing in Murky Waters
Fishing in Murky Waters
Former King Gyanendra Shah's New Year message, where he expressed sorrow over the pro-monarchy Tinkune protest on March 28, might find favor with his followers. While many accused him of instigating his followers for the violent protest in Tinkune areas, he failed to even acknowledge the twin casual...
Apr 15, 2025
OPINION
PM Oli’s Missed Opportunity for SAARC Leadership
PM Oli’s Missed Opportunity for SAARC Leadership
Let’s not forget that the last SAARC Summit, the 18th, was held in Kathmandu in 2014.
It is more than 10 years that Heads of State or Government of Member States have not met and this is shameful, especially if you look at the geopolitical dynamics that are emerging and where a true multipola...
Apr 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Daunne road section to remain closed at night for construction
Daunne road section to remain closed at night for constructi...
The Daunne section of the Narayanghat–Butwal road corridor will remain closed during nighttime hours starting Monday, as authorities ramp up efforts to accelerate road expansion works in the hilly terrain.
Apr 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Khumbu icefall route ready as Everest climbing season begins
Khumbu icefall route ready as Everest climbing season begins
More than 200 climbers have taken permits to climb Sagarmatha (Mt Everest), the world's highest peak, in the ongoing spring season.
Apr 15, 2025
Market
Gold price climbs by Rs 47,000 per tola in one year
Gold price climbs by Rs 47,000 per tola in one year
The price of gold jumped by Rs 47,000 per tola (11.664 grams) in the domestic market in the past one year mainly due to the surge in the price of the precious yellow metal in the international market.
Apr 15, 2025