SOCIETY
DRRMNC directs bodies concerned to swing into action to control forest fires
DRRMNC directs bodies concerned to swing into action to cont...
The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management National Council (DRRMNC) has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Forests and Environment, the provincial governments, and the local levels to intensify prevention and control of forest fire in view of the increased level of air pollution...
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali, Indian supreme courts to strengthen judicial cooperation
Nepali, Indian supreme courts to strengthen judicial coopera...
The Supreme Court of India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Supreme Court of Nepal to develop, promote, and strengthen judicial cooperation between the two countries. Chief Justice of Nepal Prakash Man Singh Raut and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna witnessed the signing o...
Apr 08, 2025
Market
US Dollar value appreciates
US Dollar value appreciates
Nepal Rastra Bank has released the official foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 137.04, while the selling rate at Rs 137.64, marking an appreciation. On Monday, the buying rate for the US dollar was Rs 136.08, while the sell...
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
2,000 policemen deployed; CCTV, drones to monitor RPP protest today (Update)
2,000 policemen deployed; CCTV, drones to monitor RPP protes...
Authorities have deployed 2,000 police personnel and are using CCTV cameras and drones to monitor a protest organized by the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) in Balkhu today. Security forces from Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force, and the National Investigation Department have been mobilized to m...
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
People's Movement Day being marked today
People's Movement Day being marked today
Various programmes are being organized to observe the Jana Aandolan Diwas (People's Movement Day) today, which commemorates the day democracy was restored in the country.
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu once again tops the list of world's most polluted cities
Kathmandu once again tops the list of world's most polluted...
Kathmandu experienced high levels of air pollution on Tuesday. IQAir measured the pollution levels at 7 AM and ranked the city as the most polluted in the world.
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Protests at three locations in Kathmandu today
Protests at three locations in Kathmandu today
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) will stage a protest in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The party has received permission from the authorities to hold the protest in Balkhu after organizing rallies from various locations. Teachers, cooperatives, and microfinance victims will also participate in the prote...
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Two dead, 22 injured as pickup van overturns in Rupandehi
Two dead, 22 injured as pickup van overturns in Rupandehi
A pickup van overturned in Bharwaliya village of Lumbini Cultural Municipality-7 in Rupandehi district on Monday evening, killing two people including a young girl and injuring 22 others.
Apr 08, 2025
Editorial
Sloppy Governance
Sloppy Governance
A government’s prime function is to deliver services to its people in time. Issues related to health, education, finance, and transport are its highest priority sectors. Yet, three issues currently facing the country clearly demonstrate sloppiness in governance and just how irresponsible our g...
Apr 08, 2025
OPINION
The Revival of Bangladesh Pakistan Ties
The Revival of Bangladesh Pakistan Ties
Bangladesh and Pakistan are trying to come out of their old animosities through different bilateral understanding and mutual respect in many problematic sectors.
Apr 08, 2025