WORLD
Bangladesh to sign $3.7 bn deal with Boeing: state media
Bangladesh to sign $3.7 bn deal with Boeing: state media
Dhaka's state-run BSS news agency said it will mark the "biggest modern fleet expansion" for the national airline, under an agreement hammered out last year as part of a tariff deal with the United States.
May 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar remains at record high against Nepali rupee
Forex update: US dollar remains at record high against Nepal...
According to Nepal Rastra Bank, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 151.56, while the selling rate is Rs 152.16 — the highest selling rate recorded so far.
May 03, 2026
POLITICS
RSP Secretariat meeting today, candidate selection top agenda
RSP Secretariat meeting today, candidate selection top agend...
The main focus of the meeting will be preparing a framework for selecting candidates for the upcoming local level elections. The party has stated that the agenda prioritizes the “Local Level Candidate Selection Framework 2083” and the “General Convention Procedure 2083.”
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Tuin Khola landslide blocks traffic along Narayanghat-Muglin road
Tuin Khola landslide blocks traffic along Narayanghat-Muglin...
According to Police Inspector Pratik Singh of the Area Police Office, Muglin, a dozer has been requested from the Division Road Office, Bharatpur to clear the landslide debris. The landslide site is five kilometers from Muglin towards Narayanghat.
May 03, 2026
WORLD
India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices
India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices
The South Asian nation is heavily dependent on imported energy, including for roughly 60 percent of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the fuel used for cooking by a vast section of its population, the largest in the world.
May 03, 2026
POLITICS
Mass dismissal: 1,594 office bearers removed in one sweep
Mass dismissal: 1,594 office bearers removed in one sweep
With this move, the government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah aims to tighten administrative efficiency and inject new momentum into state institutions. The ordinance clears out a total of 1,594 politically appointed office bearers across a wide range of sectors, leaving their positions vacant for...
May 03, 2026
POLITICS
Opposition misstep could shake democracy: Thapa
Opposition misstep could shake democracy: Thapa
Speaking at an event in Kathmandu, he said the opposition carries responsibilities equal to those of the government, and any lapse on their part can shake the entire democratic system.
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Kamala River diversion washed away, Postal Highway disrupted
Kamala River diversion washed away, Postal Highway disrupted
The makeshift diversion, constructed as an alternative to a bridge currently under construction along the Postal Highway, was washed away by Saturday morning’s flood.
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Safe environment for journalists a must: President Paudel
Safe environment for journalists a must: President Paudel
In his message, President Paudel wished for continued success for the Nepali media sector in exercising and safeguarding the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and in fearlessly delivering truthful information to the public.
May 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Customs clearance halted as importers reject MRP rule
Customs clearance halted as importers reject MRP rule
Importers across Nepal halted customs clearance in protest against a mandatory MRP labeling rule, stranding over 1,000 containers and forcing the government to roll back the policy in favor of self-declaration.
May 03, 2026