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POLITICS
Sampang wishes to make Pun an honourable ‘legislator’
Sampang wishes to make Pun an honourable ‘legislator’
Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City Mayor Hark Sampang has expressed his desire to see Education Minister Mahabir Pun honoured with the title of “honourable legislator” by the Shram Sanskriti Party (Labour Culture Party).
8 hours ago
Business & Economy
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.62, euro at 168.79
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.62, euro at 168.79
According to the rates set by the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 144.02, while the selling rate has been fixed at Rs 144.62. The buying rate for one European euro has been set at Rs 168.79 and the selling rate at Rs 169.49. Similarly, one UK pound sterling is being trad...
11 hours ago
SOCIETY
Election process has begun, says Minister Kharel after launching ‘Galli Maps’
Election process has begun, says Minister Kharel after launc...
Launching the ‘Galli Maps’ application at Mangalbazar in Lalitpur on Saturday, Minister Kharel urged people to remain confident that elections will be held on March 5. He said the upcoming polls must bring capable leaders and leadership, adding that the country is moving toward change, a...
11 hours ago
SOCIETY
Bhadrapur airport runway shortened after Buddha Air crash
Bhadrapur airport runway shortened after Buddha Air crash
According to Airport Chief Kishor Kumar Khatri, the runway, which is normally 1,500 meters long, has been reduced by 100 meters and is now operating at 1,400 meters.
12 hours ago
SOCIETY
Westerly winds impact: Light rain, snow possible in 3 provinces
Westerly winds impact: Light rain, snow possible in 3 provin...
Due to the impacts of the westerly winds, hilly and mountainous regions will experience partly cloudy skies, while the rest of the country will remain mostly clear. Fog and mist have covered many parts of the Terai.
13 hours ago
POLITICS
RSP convening central committee meeting today
RSP convening central committee meeting today
The meeting will take place at the party’s central office in Banasthali, Kathmandu. Discussions will focus on organizational activities and expansion.
13 hours ago
POLITICS
HoR Poll: Parties to submit PR candidate lists today and tomorrow
HoR Poll: Parties to submit PR candidate lists today and tom...
According to the schedule released by the Commission, parties are required to submit their closed lists for the proportional representation system to the Commission today (Dec 28, 2025) and tomorrow (Dec 29, 2025), spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said.
Dec 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Fire kills two, injures 9 in past 24 hours
Fire kills two, injures 9 in past 24 hours
Most of fire-related accidents occurred when clothing caught fire while people were warming themselves, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Spokesperson Shanti Mahat noted that such fire incidents are happening on a daily basis.
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
High quality climbing destinations drives surge in mountaineer number
High quality climbing destinations drives surge in mountaine...
According to Himal Gautam, director of the Adventure Tourism and Mountaineering Section at the Department of Tourism, a total of 2,548 climbers from 87 countries obtained climbing permits in fiscal year 2024–25. This included 555 women and 1,993 men from 303 expedition teams. From these permit...
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex updates: USD selling at Rs 144.07
Forex updates: USD selling at Rs 144.07
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today, Sunday. As per today’s rates, the value of the US dollar has increased again. According to the rates set by the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 143.47, while the selling rate is Rs 144.07.
Dec 28, 2025