POLITICS
Nepal's Sri Lanka envoy presents credentials to Lankan president
Nepal's Sri Lanka envoy presents credentials to Lankan presi...
Purna Bahadur Nepali, Nepal's Ambassador to Sri Lanka, presented his credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka.
Mar 26, 2025
WORLD
Leaked chat shows disdain for Europe
Leaked chat shows disdain for Europe
"Horrific to see in black and white. But hardly surprising," is how a top European diplomat reacted to what comes across as deep, heartfelt disdain for European allies, revealed late on Monday, European time, in an online group chat between top US security officials, the BBC reported.
Mar 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Chitwan District Court acquits three accused in Salin Pokhrel death case
Chitwan District Court acquits three accused in Salin Pokhre...
The Chitwan District Court has acquitted three accused in the mysterious death case of Salin Pokhrel, a student of Ekata Shishu Niketan Boarding School in Ratnanagar Municipality-10.
Mar 26, 2025
SOCIETY
CIAA files corruption case against journo Yadav, two others
CIAA files corruption case against journo Yadav, two others
A case has been filed in a special court against three people, including journalist Brij Kumar Yadav from Janakpur, on charges of corruption by concealing information about a bid.
Mar 26, 2025
WORLD
Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasfire in Black Sea
Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasfire in Black Sea
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US, after three days of peace talks in Saudi Arabia, the BBC reported.
Mar 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Tourism department starts issuing spring mountaineering permits
Tourism department starts issuing spring mountaineering perm...
The Department of Tourism (DoT) has started issuing mountaineering permits for the spring season 2025. So far, 58 climbers, 18 women and 40 men from eight expedition teams, have obtained permits to climb various peaks, including Annapurna I.
Mar 26, 2025
WORLD
Trump downplays leaked chat on Yemen attack
Trump downplays leaked chat on Yemen attack
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has continued to face fallout from an article in The Atlantic that revealed editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg was added to a group chat where top-level government officials discussed plans for bombing Yemen, Al Jazeera reported.
Mar 26, 2025
WORLD
US bill seeks sanctions on Pakistan's Army Chief, demands Imran Khan's release
US bill seeks sanctions on Pakistan's Army Chief, demands Im...
A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Congress on Monday seeking to impose sanctions on Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, for his alleged role in persecuting political opponents, including former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, The Hill reported.
Mar 26, 2025
Market
US dollar sells at Rs 137.52, euro at 148.81
US dollar sells at Rs 137.52, euro at 148.81
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 136.92, while the selling rate is Rs 137.52. The buying rate for one Euro is Rs 148.16, and the selling rate is Rs 148.81.
Mar 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Weather to remain clear in most parts
Weather to remain clear in most parts
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has observed a partial influence of westerly and local winds across the country. While hilly areas remain partly cloudy, the rest of the country is experiencing clear weather.
Mar 26, 2025