WORLD
Trump warns Russia of imposing sanctions, tariffs
Trump warns Russia of imposing sanctions, tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has issued a statement threatening Russia with tariffs and sanctions amid accusations that he favors Moscow over the country it has invaded, Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported.
Mar 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Power supply to be disrupted for up to five hours in various areas of Kathmandu
Power supply to be disrupted for up to five hours in various...
To upgrade conductors, the NEA will disconnect the Matatirtha feeder of the Balambu Distribution Center from Matatirtha to Bouthali Chowk. As a result, the affected areas will face a power outage from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Mar 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Earthquake hits Mudi, Myagdi
Earthquake hits Mudi, Myagdi
An earthquake struck Saturday morning with its epicenter in Mudi, Dhulagiri Rural Municipality-4, Myagdi. The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center reported that the earthquake occurred at 3:14 AM with a magnitude of 4, centered in Mudi.
Mar 08, 2025
Market
US Dollar sells at Rs 139.30, euro at Rs 151.14
US Dollar sells at Rs 139.30, euro at Rs 151.14
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed new foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 138.70, while the selling rate is Rs 139.30.
Mar 08, 2025
SOCIETY
115th International Women's Day being celebrated today
115th International Women's Day being celebrated today
People worldwide are celebrating the 115th International Women's Day today with various programs under the main slogan, "Rights, Equality, and Empowerment for All Women and Girls."
Mar 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Partial to general cloudy weather in hilly regions
Partial to general cloudy weather in hilly regions
The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has stated that a westerly low-pressure system is partially influencing the country. Currently, partly to generally cloudy weather prevails in the hilly regions, while the rest of the country has mostly clear skies.
Mar 08, 2025
Editorial
Government's Misplaced Priority
Government's Misplaced Priority
The government's long-drawn exercise to remove Kul Man Ghising, the managing director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), has not only grabbed the interest of the entire nation but has also raised serious questions about the executive's motive behind. Ghising is widely popular for ending years...
Mar 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s banking sector vulnerable to money laundering: NRB Governor
Nepal’s banking sector vulnerable to money laundering: NRB G...
Nepal’s banking system is the most vulnerable sector to money laundering, said Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari.
Mar 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower secures Rs 29.5 billion investment
Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower secures Rs 29.5 billion investm...
Laxmi Sunrise Bank and the co-financing partner banks have signed an agreement with Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower to invest in the 180-megawatt Kaligandaki Gorge Hydropower Project, which the company plans to build on the Kaligandaki River in Mustang and Myagdi districts.
Mar 08, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB mandates Payment Service Operators to go public within three years
NRB mandates Payment Service Operators to go public within t...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has asked all Payment Service Operator (PSO) companies to go public by the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2027/28.
Mar 08, 2025