ECONOMY
US Dollar strengthens, Euro and British Pound weaken
US Dollar strengthens, Euro and British Pound weaken
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced today’s (Thursday) foreign currency exchange rates. The value of the US Dollar, Australian Dollar, and Kuwaiti Dinar has risen, while the Euro and the British Pound have weakened.
Aug 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Landslides obstruct Karnali Highway
Landslides obstruct Karnali Highway
JUMLA, Aug 29: Vehicular movement has come to a complete halt on the Karnali Highway due to landslides triggered by incessant rains.
Aug 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Int’l flights affected as three NAC aircraft stay grounded
Int’l flights affected as three NAC aircraft stay grounded
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: International flights have been affected as three aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) are grounded at present.
Aug 29, 2024
SOCIETY
Minister Sudi advocates for equal rights for women
Minister Sudi advocates for equal rights for women
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, Nawal Kishor Shah Sudi, emphasized that the country cannot achieve development unless women are granted equal rights.
Aug 29, 2024
OPINION
Asia-Pacific countries look to neighbors for sustainable development ideas
Asia-Pacific countries look to neighbors for sustainable dev...
South-South Cooperation (SSC) has increasingly been recognized as one of the most efficient and effective means of exchanging technical know-how and experiences between countries of Asia and the Pacific.
Aug 29, 2024
SOCIETY
210 people killed in natural disasters across Nepal since June 10
210 people killed in natural disasters across Nepal since Ju...
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: A total of 210 people have died in various disasters such as floods and landslides triggered by the monsoon rains in various parts of the country since June 10.
Aug 29, 2024
OPINION
Urgent need for EdTech integration in Nepal’s education system
Urgent need for EdTech integration in Nepal’s education syst...
Nepal’s education system urgently requires a comprehensive upgrade. SEE graduate rate of less than 50% indicates that upgrading the grading system alone is insufficient; it must also improve institutional and individual capacities.
Aug 29, 2024
ECONOMY
Banks’ interest rate on fixed deposit dropped to 6.54 percent from 10.53 percent per annum...
Banks’ interest rate on fixed deposit dropped to 6.54 percen...
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Commercial banks of Nepal have lowered their interest rate on fixed deposits to as low as 6.54 percent per annum after having excessive loanable funds amid slow demand for credits.
Aug 29, 2024
Editorial
Afghan morality law
Afghan morality law
Soon after celebrating three years in power, the Afghan Taliban have further toughened social suppression. Their recent morality law comprises 35 articles that mandate severe lifestyle and behavior constraints, with penalties for being late for prayers, associating with non-family members of the opp...
Aug 29, 2024
ECONOMY
USAID-supported KISAN project sets a unique model to empower farmers and agri-businesses t...
USAID-supported KISAN project sets a unique model to empower...
Farmers in Nepal face challenges not only in selling their produce at fair prices but also face significant difficulties in production. Many lack access to essential services like agro-veterinary consultations, improved seeds, and other agricultural inputs, which hampers their productivity. A uniqu...
Aug 29, 2024