SOCIETY
Health Minister assesses injured Fin Min’s condition at burn hospital
Health Minister assesses injured Fin Min’s condition at burn...
Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel visited Kirtipur Burn Hospital to assess the condition of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel and Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanraj Acharya. A hydrogen gas-filled balloon explosion at the Tourism Year inauguration ceremony in P...
Feb 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Real estate revenue drops in Magh compared to Poush
Real estate revenue drops in Magh compared to Poush
Revenue collection in the Nepali month of Magh (mid-December to mid-January) fell compared to the month of Poush (mid-January to mid-February) despite an overall improvement in real estate transactions across the country.
Feb 16, 2025
Market
US Dollar priced Rs 139.22 for selling
US Dollar priced Rs 139.22 for selling
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the exchange rates for foreign currencies for today. According to the central bank, one US dollar is valued at Rs 138.62 for purchase and Rs 139.22 for sale.
Feb 16, 2025
SOCIETY
KMC provides free legal services to 52,740 persons
KMC provides free legal services to 52,740 persons
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has so far provided free legal service to 52,740 persons.
Feb 16, 2025
International
Delhi train station stampede kills 15
Delhi train station stampede kills 15
At least 15 people were killed and more than 10 others injured in a stampede at a railway station in India's capital, New Delhi, late Saturday as crowds rushed to catch trains to the world's largest religious congregation, the Maha Kumbh Mela, Deutsche Welle reported.
Feb 16, 2025
SPORTS
Uzbekistan's Black Bulls lift Aaha Rara Cup
Uzbekistan's Black Bulls lift Aaha Rara Cup
Uzbekistan's Black Bulls FC won the title of the 24th edition of the International Inter-Club Invitational Aaha-Pokhara Gold Cup football tournament held in Pokhara.
Feb 16, 2025
Editorial
Prepare a Contingency Plan
Prepare a Contingency Plan
As the continuation of USAID support to various critical sectors in Nepal hangs in balance, especially in view of the ongoing review of the USAID funding under the new administration, Nepal must start working on contingency plans to fill the possible gap in critical sectors such as health and educat...
Feb 16, 2025
OPINION
The Cable Car Controversy
The Cable Car Controversy
The controversy surrounding the construction of a cable car in Pathibhara, Taplejung district, Eastern Nepal, is now in an entrenched situation. There is a kind of standoff. Both parties to the dispute are digging in their heels, and the negotiation team formed by the government has failed to resolv...
Feb 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Listed companies related to hospitality earn notable profits
Listed companies related to hospitality earn notable profits
Majority of the companies in hotels and tourism groups listed in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) earned notable profits as of the second half of the current Fiscal Year (FY), thanks to the rebound in the country’s tourism business.
Feb 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal secures Rs 26.84 billion in FDI pledges in seven months of current FY
Nepal secures Rs 26.84 billion in FDI pledges in seven month...
Nepal received foreign direct investment (FDI) pledges worth Rs 26.84 billion in the first seven months of the current Fiscal Year (FY), an 18.34 percent increase compared to the same period in FY 2023/24.
Feb 16, 2025