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Ujyalo Nepal Chair Ghising calls for fuel subsidy in Karnali

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"Life in Karnali is already expensive due to its geographical features and remoteness. That's why fuels should be supplied here at subsidized prices to ease the public movement and to promote tourism," the former Minister stressed. 
15 minutes ago
SOCIETY

Kathmandu police urge landlords to require police clearance...

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“Tenants may stay for up to 10 years, but landlords often lack even basic details about them. That’s why we are requesting landlords to ask for a police report before renting rooms,” Bhattarai said. Police said that with the growing number of incidents in Kathmandu, it has become i...
1 hour ago
ECONOMY

Dudhkoshi-5 hydel project of 110 megawatts to be developed

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The Electricity Development Department has already granted approval to the developer, Independent Power Company Nepal, to make this the semi-reservoir based project.
1 hour ago
POLITICS

US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur arrives in Kathmandu

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Welcoming his arrival, the US Embassy in Nepal stated that Kapur will engage with government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts to further strengthen the US–Nepal partnership.
2 hours ago
ECONOMY

Gold and silver prices decline in domestic market

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Gold prices dropped by Rs 1,300 per tola, bringing the new rate to Rs 299,700 per tola. On Sunday, gold was traded at Rs 301,000 per tola.
2 hours ago
POLITICS

PM Shah holding meeting with vice chancellors of universitie...

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According to the PM's Secretariat, vice chancellors of Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Purbanchal University, Pokhara University, Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal Sanskrit University, Far Western University and Mid-West University would attend the meeting.
3 hours ago
SOCIETY

Akshaya Tritiya festival being celebrated today

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It is described in various religious texts that the good deeds done on this day including a bath, giving alms or donation, meditation and prayers will never be destroyed. Since barley flour and juice are similar to Amrit (elixir) in the summer of Baishakh, there is a tradition from the Vedic times t...
3 hours ago
ECONOMY

Forex update: Dollar holds steady as Euro and Pound decline

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The buying rate of one US dollar stood at Rs 148.39 and the selling rate at Rs 148.99, unchanged from Sunday. In contrast, the euro weakened slightly. The buying rate for one euro dropped to Rs 174.56, with the selling rate set at Rs 175.26. On the previous day, the buying rate was Rs 175.06 an...
4 hours ago
SOCIETY

Weather update: Partial influence of westerly, local winds a...

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According to the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather in Koshi Province, hilly and mountainous regions of other provinces would remain generally cloudy today. 
5 hours ago
POLITICS

President Thapa meets Khadka as NC pushes for broader party...

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As part of this effort, Thapa held a meeting with former acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka on Sunday evening. The meeting took place at Khadka’s residence in Golfutar.
5 hours ago