POLITICS
DP Aryal proposed as Speaker, Lamichhane thanks all parties
DP Aryal proposed as Speaker, Lamichhane thanks all parties
In the House of Representatives meeting, Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal has been proposed for the position of Speaker. The proposal was submitted by Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Apr 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 149.97
Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 149.97
The buying rate of the US dollar stands at Rs 148.67, while the selling rate is Rs 149.97. Similarly, the euro has a buying rate of Rs 171.62 and a selling rate of Rs 172.31, while the British pound sterling is being traded at Rs 196.76 for buying and Rs 197.55 for selling.
Apr 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Gold and silver prices remain stable in domestic market
Gold and silver prices remain stable in domestic market
According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association, the rate of pure gold is Rs 294,000 per tola.
Apr 05, 2026
WORLD
US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani
US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani
"Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status," a department statement said.
Apr 05, 2026
POLITICS
Both houses of federal parliament meeting today
Both houses of federal parliament meeting today
The agenda of today's meeting is to present a proposal to elect Member of Parliament Dol Prasad Aryal as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice-President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Aryal, was elected unopposed as the Speaker on Friday.
Apr 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Earthquake recorded near Mijuredanda in Kaski
Earthquake recorded near Mijuredanda in Kaski
According to the National Seismology and Research Center, Lainchaur, an earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck near Mijuredanda in Kaski district at 8:34 am today.
Apr 05, 2026
WORLD
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'
Trump had initially threatened on March 21 to "obliterate" Iran's power plants, beginning with the country's biggest, "if Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS."
Apr 05, 2026
SOCIETY
‘Ghaite’ gang member ‘Sanubhai’ arrested in Kathmandu
‘Ghaite’ gang member ‘Sanubhai’ arrested in Kathmandu
Police arrested him along with 18 others from Samakhusi last night for their alleged involvement in hooliganism. According to the Kathmandu District Police Range, police have been conducting an operation against criminal gangs in Kathmandu since Friday night. During the operation, police detained 17...
Apr 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Weather update: Chances of light rain and windstorm in Terai today
Weather update: Chances of light rain and windstorm in Terai...
There is a possibility of moderate rain and snowfall with thunder and lightning as well as hail and snowstorms in some places in the hilly and mountainous regions of the country, and light rain in a few places in the Terai regions of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces and the rest of the Terai regio...
Apr 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Hearing on habeas corpus petitions of Oli, Lekhak today
Hearing on habeas corpus petitions of Oli, Lekhak today
The hearing has been scheduled after the defendants submitted their written responses following the court’s earlier show-cause order.
Apr 05, 2026