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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...
33 minutes ago
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.
1 hour ago
POLITICS
We are here to change the country, not rule it: Minister Ghising
We are here to change the country, not rule it: Minister Ghi...
Addressing a district-level party gathering in Chitwan on Saturday, Minister Ghising said their goal is not to become rulers but to serve the people. He said they have stepped into politics as a means to bring change, not as an end in itself.
Dec 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Pokhara’s ‘Butterfly Aircraft’ flies into rough weather
Pokhara’s ‘Butterfly Aircraft’ flies into rough weather
The ultralight aircraft, which can carry only two people and looks like a colorful butterfly while flying, once drew adventure seekers in large numbers. Offering a 360-degree aerial view while gliding with the wind, the activity was once a major attraction in Pokhara. Now, operators say the number o...
Dec 21, 2025
POLITICS
Polls 74 days away: Proposed code bars vehicle use without approval
Polls 74 days away: Proposed code bars vehicle use without a...
The draft states that election campaigning or display of campaign materials using vehicles other than those approved will not be allowed. If a vehicle is used without permission, it will be seized and action will follow.
Dec 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 143.14, euro at Rs 167.65
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 143.14, euro at Rs 167.65
As per the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar stands at Rs 142.54, while the selling rate has been set at Rs 143.14. The European euro has been fixed at a buying rate of Rs 166.94 and a selling rate of Rs 167.65. The UK pound sterling is being traded at Rs 190.63 for buying and Rs 1...
Dec 21, 2025
POLITICS
Pokharel faction to review UML convention, push for party reforms
Pokharel faction to review UML convention, push for party re...
Deputy General Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai said a meeting of the Pokharel group held Saturday reached this conclusion. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Bhattarai said the group has decided to play a role aimed at making the party more united and stronger.
Dec 21, 2025
ECONOMY
NICCI bids farewell to Vice President Ravi Rayavaram
NICCI bids farewell to Vice President Ravi Rayavaram
The Nepal–India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) on Tuesday bid farewell to its Vice President Ravi Rayavaram at a programme organised at the NICCI Secretariat.
Dec 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.97
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.97
The buying rate of one euro has been fixed at Rs 169.24 and the selling rate at Rs 169.95. One UK pound sterling is being bought at Rs 193.02 and sold at Rs 193.82. The Swiss franc is set at Rs 181.48 for buying and Rs 182.24 for selling.
Dec 14, 2025
SPORTS
All eyes on the trophy, Car followed: Captain Paudel
All eyes on the trophy, Car followed: Captain Paudel
Speaking to reporters after defeating Sudurpaschim Royals in the final at Kirtipur on Saturday, Paudel said the journey from a poor start to becoming champions felt unreal.
Dec 14, 2025