ECONOMY
Annapurna climbing season begins
Annapurna climbing season begins
Summit attempts underway, 27 permits issued
6 days ago
WORLD
Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait
Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait
A UK maritime security agency said Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) fired at a tanker, while security intelligence firm Vanguard Tech reported the force threatened to "destroy" an empty cruise ship that was fleeing the Gulf after Tehran on Friday announced a brief respite.
6 days ago
SOCIETY
Woman dies after house wall collapses in Siraha
Woman dies after house wall collapses in Siraha
The incident occurred when a wall of a house collapsed on her during a storm on Saturday evening. She died on the spot in the incident, said Spokesperson at the District Police Office, Ramesh Bahadur Pal.
6 days ago
ECONOMY
Korala border contributes Rs 5.73 billion revenue as of mid-April
Korala border contributes Rs 5.73 billion revenue as of mid-...
The Mustang Customs Office has collected revenue of around Rs 5.73 billion as of mid-April of the current fiscal year.
6 days ago
WORLD
Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz
Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz
"We're talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again -- you know, as they've been doing for years -- and they can't blackmail us," Trump said at a White House event.
6 days ago
SOCIETY
Study leave abuse drains Rs 2 billion at TU, recovery drive gains pace
Study leave abuse drains Rs 2 billion at TU, recovery drive...
Under existing rules, faculty and staff can take paid study leave for up to five years to pursue higher studies and research. The policy aims to build a skilled, research-oriented academic workforce. Instead, a large number of professors appear to have misused the provision.
6 days ago
SOCIETY
Climate Justice Dialogue held in Khumjung; ‘Gokyo Declaration’ in works
Climate Justice Dialogue held in Khumjung; ‘Gokyo Declaratio...
A team of experts advocating for climate justice has reached Khumjung, a Himalayan settlement situated at an altitude of 3,790 meters, and engaged in direct interaction with residents, focusing on the growing impacts of climate change, community-level challenges, and potential solutions.
6 days ago
WORLD
At least 5 people confirmed killed in Kyiv shooting: Zelensky
At least 5 people confirmed killed in Kyiv shooting: Zelensk...
"At present, five people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to the families and loved ones. Ten people are currently hospitalized with injuries and trauma," Zelensky said on X, adding that "four hostages have been rescued".
6 days ago
ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 148.99
Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 148.99
As per today’s rates, the US dollar stands at Rs 148.39 for buying and Rs 148.99 for selling. The euro is valued at Rs 175.06 (buying) and Rs 175.76 (selling), while the British pound sterling is priced at Rs 200.75 for buying and Rs 201.56 for selling. Similarly, the Swiss franc is being trad...
6 days ago
POLITICS
NA Chair Dahal, Turkish Assembly Speaker Numan hold meeting
NA Chair Dahal, Turkish Assembly Speaker Numan hold meeting
Stating that the relations between the two countries should be further strengthened and deepened, NA Chair Dahal mentioned that they were eager to exchange parliamentary experience and visits and form a parliamentary friendship group.
6 days ago