SOCIETY
Bhaktapur restores heritage sites with cost-effective reconstruction
Bhaktapur restores heritage sites with cost-effective recons...
Bhaktapur Municipality has completed the reconstruction of the 700-year-old Lakshmi Narasimha Temple in Gahiti for Rs 48.3 million, well below the estimated cost of Rs 77.7 million. This cost-effective restoration serves as a model for typical heritage project delays and budget overruns.
May 21, 2025
WORLD
US threatens new sanctions on Russia if progress is not made on Ukraine peace deal
US threatens new sanctions on Russia if progress is not made...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) stated that Russia would be slammed with additional sanctions by Washington if Moscow fails to provide a formal proposal outlining its conditions for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as reported by Anadolu Agency.
May 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Fire breaks out at canteen of Sigma College in Kathmandu (With Photos)
Fire breaks out at canteen of Sigma College in Kathmandu (Wi...
A fire engulfed the canteen of Sigma College in Sorakhutte, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-16, on Wednesday morning. A gas leak triggered the blaze, which destroyed canteen supplies and caused an estimated loss of around Rs 300,000.
May 21, 2025
ECONOMY
EV charging stations reach 750 as demand grows
EV charging stations reach 750 as demand grows
The number of charging stations is increasing with the growing use of electric vehicles (EVs).
May 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Nagdhunga-Naubise road to be closed for four and half hours for 15 days
Nagdhunga-Naubise road to be closed for four and half hours...
Authorities will close the Nagdhunga-Naubise road section from Jestha 10 (May 24) to Jestha 25 (June 8) for construction work. The road will remain closed daily from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
May 21, 2025
WORLD
India-Pakistan border ceremony reopens to public
India-Pakistan border ceremony reopens to public
India resumed its daily border ceremony with Pakistan, known as the 'Beating Retreat,' on Tuesday. Authorities had suspended the ceremony on May 9 following heightened military tensions triggered by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22.
May 21, 2025
WORLD
India reports two COVID-19 deaths, 257 infections
India reports two COVID-19 deaths, 257 infections
Doctors at King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in Mumbai, India, confirmed on Tuesday that two COVID-19-positive patients had died. However, they clarified that chronic pre-existing illnesses, not COVID-19, caused the deaths.
May 21, 2025
Market
US dollar selling at Rs 137.32, euro at Rs 154.46
US dollar selling at Rs 137.32, euro at Rs 154.46
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for Wednesday. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar is Rs 136.72, and the selling rate is Rs 137.32.
May 21, 2025
SPORTS
Royals defeat Chennai, both exit playoffs
Royals defeat Chennai, both exit playoffs
Rajasthan Royals concluded their IPL 2025 league campaign with a strong performance, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets. The match took place on Tuesday night at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, where Rajasthan won the toss and opted to bowl first. Chennai set a target of 188 runs, but Raja...
May 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Rain, snowfall likely in Bagmati, other provinces
Rain, snowfall likely in Bagmati, other provinces
Western and local winds are currently influencing the country's weather. The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology issued a weather update for Wednesday.
May 21, 2025