Market
Forex Update: Nepali rupee strengthens against US dollar
Forex Update: Nepali rupee strengthens against US dollar
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Wednesday.
Aug 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Monsoon weakens, yet heavy downpour likely in Koshi, Gandaki tonight
Monsoon weakens, yet heavy downpour likely in Koshi, Gandaki...
Despite the shift, moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal continue to influence the country’s weather.
Aug 20, 2025
BLOG
Sensitising young minds on animal rights
Sensitising young minds on animal rights
In the long run, coexistence between human beings and stray animals should be practiced.
Aug 20, 2025
OPINION
Book Free Friday: A New Era for Nepali Schools
Book Free Friday: A New Era for Nepali Schools
After two decades of persistence, my vision for a ‘Book Free Friday’ has finally taken root in Nepal, giving children a chance to learn through creativity, skills, and real-world experience beyond the textbook.
Aug 20, 2025
Editorial
A Triumph for Public Health
A Triumph for Public Health
Nepal has become the sixth country in South Asia to eliminate rubella, marking a major public health victory achieved through nationwide vaccination drives and community participation.
Aug 20, 2025
POLITICS
TU in turmoil as protest, vandalism become common sights
TU in turmoil as protest, vandalism become common sights
These student unions present long lists of demands, which the university is often not in a position to fulfill. Student antics have adversely affected the academic calendar and environment of the nation’s oldest university.
Aug 20, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Explained: Why are NC and UML pushing for the ouster of Deputy Speaker Rana Magar?
Explained: Why are NC and UML pushing for the ouster of Depu...
Deputy Speaker Rana Magar’s fate hinges on smaller parties as NC, UML push ouster.
Aug 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Capital gains tax from stock market hits Rs 2.15 billion in Shrawan
Capital gains tax from stock market hits Rs 2.15 billion in...
According to CDS & Clearing, the collection reflects increased activity in the stock market during Shrawan, with high-value daily trades contributing to the surge.
Aug 19, 2025
WORLD
Iran carries out public execution of convicted murderer
Iran carries out public execution of convicted murderer
Murder and rape are punishable by death in Iran, which is second only to China in terms of the number of executions it carries out, according to rights groups including Amnesty International.
Aug 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Three die from Japanese Encephalitis in Chitwan
Three die from Japanese Encephalitis in Chitwan
Sudden high fever, severe headache, vomiting, body tremors and neck pain are the symptoms of Japanese Encephalitis.
Aug 19, 2025