POLITICS
Sagar Dhakal sworn in as central secretariat member of RSP
Sagar Dhakal sworn in as central secretariat member of RSP
Dhakal was sworn in by party chairperson Rabi Lamichhane during a ceremony held on Sunday at the party’s central office in Banasthali, Kathmandu.
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Free press is backbone of democracy: VP Yadav
Free press is backbone of democracy: VP Yadav
In his statement, the VP noted that media today is no longer confined to print or broadcast. Social media has accelerated the reach of news, but the influence of algorithms can sometimes push accurate reporting into the background while amplifying misleading content.
May 03, 2026
WORLD
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
The dour outlook came after Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported Tehran submitted a 14-point proposal to mediator Islamabad. Details included ending the conflict on all fronts and enacting a new framework for the crucial Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim said.
May 03, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
President Donald Trump said the United States would be withdrawing more troops from Germany than was previously announced by the Pentagon.
May 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold price falls while silver rises in Nepali market
Gold price falls while silver rises in Nepali market
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of hallmark gold dropped by Rs 1,000 per tola compared to Friday, whereas silver increased by Rs 65 per tola.
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Landslides block major highways and road sections across Nepal
Landslides block major highways and road sections across Nep...
Landslides that occurred on Sunday morning blocked multiple roads, including the Kanti Lokpath at Pangdur in Bagmati Rural Municipality-3 of Lalitpur, the Bhalubang–Pyuthan road section at Khahare Khola in Sarumarani Rural Municipality-4 of Pyuthan, the Kanti Lokpath road section at Bharyangda...
May 03, 2026
WORLD
Bangladesh to sign $3.7 bn deal with Boeing: state media
Bangladesh to sign $3.7 bn deal with Boeing: state media
Dhaka's state-run BSS news agency said it will mark the "biggest modern fleet expansion" for the national airline, under an agreement hammered out last year as part of a tariff deal with the United States.
May 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar remains at record high against Nepali rupee
Forex update: US dollar remains at record high against Nepal...
According to Nepal Rastra Bank, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 151.56, while the selling rate is Rs 152.16 — the highest selling rate recorded so far.
May 03, 2026
POLITICS
RSP Secretariat meeting today, candidate selection top agenda
RSP Secretariat meeting today, candidate selection top agend...
The main focus of the meeting will be preparing a framework for selecting candidates for the upcoming local level elections. The party has stated that the agenda prioritizes the “Local Level Candidate Selection Framework 2083” and the “General Convention Procedure 2083.”
May 03, 2026
SOCIETY
Tuin Khola landslide blocks traffic along Narayanghat-Muglin road
Tuin Khola landslide blocks traffic along Narayanghat-Muglin...
According to Police Inspector Pratik Singh of the Area Police Office, Muglin, a dozer has been requested from the Division Road Office, Bharatpur to clear the landslide debris. The landslide site is five kilometers from Muglin towards Narayanghat.
May 03, 2026