ECONOMY
Rs 3 billion wasted on railway expansion schemes
Rs 3 billion wasted on railway expansion schemes
The government spent Rs 3.69 billion over the past year on initiatives aimed at developing and expanding railway services, conducting related research, and exploring potential areas for future railway projects in Nepal. However, the substantial expenditure yielded little to no visible outcomes, rais...
May 23, 2025
SOCIETY
SEE results likely to be delayed
SEE results likely to be delayed
The National Examination Board (NEB) is expected to delay the release of this year’s Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results, missing its three-month publication deadline set in the academic calendar. The delay stems from a protest led by the Nepal Teachers' Federation, which caused a on...
May 23, 2025
POLITICS
Negative mindset hinders nation building: FM Rana
Negative mindset hinders nation building: FM Rana
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana has said the country and society could not be developed with the existing negative thinking pervasive in society.
May 23, 2025
Market
US dollar selling at Rs 137.91, euro at Rs 155.96
US dollar selling at Rs 137.91, euro at Rs 155.96
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for today, with the buying rate of one US dollar fixed at Rs 137.31 and the selling rate at Rs 137.91. According to the central bank, the euro is being traded at Rs 155.28 for buying and Rs 155.96 for selling, while the pound sterling stands at Rs...
May 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Melons worth Rs. 46m imported via Kakarbhitta
Melons worth Rs. 46m imported via Kakarbhitta
Traders have imported melons worth Rs 46.13 million from India through the eastern transit point's Kakarbhitta checkpoint during 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
May 23, 2025
WORLD
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign stu...
The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country.
May 23, 2025
WORLD
Pak rejected IndiGo pilot's request to use airspace to avoid turbulence
Pak rejected IndiGo pilot's request to use airspace to avoid...
Amid the ongoing tensions with India, Pakistan refused to help an Indian airline in difficult times as one of its flights sought help to avoid turbulence on Wednesday, news agency PTI reported.
May 23, 2025
SPORTS
IPL: Gujarat suffer first defeat after four consecutive home wins
IPL: Gujarat suffer first defeat after four consecutive home...
Lucknow Super Giants handed Gujarat Titans their first home defeat with a commanding 33-run win, notching their sixth victory of the season.
May 23, 2025
SOCIETY
Clouds, rain likely in hills
Clouds, rain likely in hills
Westerly winds and local air circulation are currently influencing the country's weather, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM). Moist air from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea is also adding to the cloudy conditions.
May 23, 2025
ECONOMY
NTA directs 73 ISPs to clear outstanding dues within 15 days
NTA directs 73 ISPs to clear outstanding dues within 15 days
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has warned 73 internet service providers (ISPs) to clear their outstanding royalties and contributions to the Rural Telecommunications Development Fund (RTDF) within 15 days.
May 23, 2025