WORLD
Trump orders rebuilding and reopening of defunct US prison Alcatraz
Trump orders rebuilding and reopening of defunct US prison A...
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he had directed officials to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz prison, the notorious federal jail based on a small island in California that closed six decades ago.
May 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt to allocate Rs 210m for projects in each lawmaker’s constituency
Govt to allocate Rs 210m for projects in each lawmaker’s con...
As part of its preparation for the fiscal year (FY) 2025/26 budget, the government has started collecting project proposals worth Rs 210 million from each lawmaker. Despite the Supreme Court's earlier halt on the "Constituency Infrastructure Development Program," the government now plans to allocate...
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
National Luminary Sita's birth anniversary being marked today
National Luminary Sita's birth anniversary being marked toda...
The nation celebrates the birth anniversary of National Luminary Sita today, which falls on the ninth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Baisakh in the lunar calendar. Devotees across the country offer prayers and perform religious rituals with reverence in Sita's honor.
May 06, 2025
WORLD
Russia closes all airports in Moscow after Ukraine launches drone attack
Russia closes all airports in Moscow after Ukraine launches...
For a second night in a row, Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russia and targeted Moscow as Russian air defence units destroyed several Ukrainian drones while the Kremlin also shut down all four major airports in Moscow, Reuters reported quoting officials on Tuesday.
May 06, 2025
Market
US Dollar sells at Rs 135.11
US Dollar sells at Rs 135.11
Nepal Rastra Bank has published the official foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs 134.51, while the selling rate is Rs 135.11, marking a depreciation. On Monday, the buying rate for one US dollar was Rs 135.04, and the...
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Bagmati pilgrimage cancelled for sixth consecutive year
Bagmati pilgrimage cancelled for sixth consecutive year
The annual Bagmati pilgrimage will not take place this year, marking its sixth straight cancellation due to river pollution.
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Muktinath area to be developed as religious tourism site
Muktinath area to be developed as religious tourism site
Various stakeholders have highlighted the need of developing Muktinath area as a comprehensive religious tourism site.
May 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Melamchi water distribution network to expand outside Kathmandu’s Ring Road
Melamchi water distribution network to expand outside Kathma...
The Project Implementation Directorate (PID) of Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) is set to expand the Melamchi water distribution network beyond the Kathmandu Valley’s Ring Road as part of the second phase of the Kathmandu Valley Drinking Water Improvement Project. This phase of the...
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Annapurna Rural Municipality to host platinum jubilee celebration of first Annapurna ascen...
Annapurna Rural Municipality to host platinum jubilee celebr...
Annapurna Rural Municipality has announced a platinum jubilee celebration to mark the 75th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Annapurna—a historic milestone that launched Nepal's mountaineering tourism.
May 06, 2025
Editorial
New Foreign Aid Policy
New Foreign Aid Policy
Nepal has a long history of receiving foreign aid. The country's foreign aid journey spans over seven decades going all the way back to the 1950s. Ever since, foreign assistance has formed a cornerstone of Nepal’s economic planning, constituting up to 30% of the national development budget. Ne...
May 06, 2025