ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar rises, Pound and Euro slip
Forex update: US dollar rises, Pound and Euro slip
The US Dollar strengthened against the Nepali Rupee on Sunday, while the Euro and Pound Sterling declined.
Nov 02, 2025
WORLD
Canadian PM Carney apologizes to Trump over anti-tariff advertisement
Canadian PM Carney apologizes to Trump over anti-tariff adve...
Speaking to reporters at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea on Saturday, Carney said he had already apologized to the US president for the anti-tariff campaign.
Nov 02, 2025
POLITICS
UML leader Thapa accuses Mayor Balen of being ‘high on marijuana ’
UML leader Thapa accuses Mayor Balen of being ‘high on marij...
Thapa posted a screenshot of Balen’s social media post and criticized it. He said anyone who makes a marijuana user the capital’s mayor, accepts that, or fails to punish them is a criminal and a traitor.
Nov 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Four including three of a family killed in bus-autorickshaw collision
Four including three of a family killed in bus-autorickshaw...
The bus, registered as SuPa 01–001 Kha 3288, was traveling from Biratnagar to Dhangadhi when it collided head-on with an auto-rickshaw (Province 2–01–001 Ha 1230) coming from the opposite direction.
Nov 02, 2025
Business & Economy
When will dedicated and trunk line dispute end?
When will dedicated and trunk line dispute end?
The NEA had issued a three-week ultimatum on September 28, 2024. When industries still did not pay, the NEA disconnected their power supply last week. According to NEA data, 25 private industries owe about Rs 5.5 billion, while a total of 31 industries still have outstanding dues, six of which have...
Nov 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Government cash balance stands at Rs 65.81 billion
Government cash balance stands at Rs 65.81 billion
Spokesperson Lamichhane said that based on the balances of various funds and extra-budgetary bodies, the government’s total cash and bank balance amounted to a positive Rs 65.81 billion.
Nov 02, 2025
OPINION
Gen Z uprising: Youths struggle for Nepal’s future
Gen Z uprising: Youths struggle for Nepal’s future
The framework of Why Nations Fail explains this pattern with clarity. Nations prosper when they create inclusive institutions—systems that limit elite capture, expand opportunity, and reward innovation. Nations fail when they remain trapped in extractive institutions—structures designed...
Nov 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Impact of Cyclone Montha weakening
Impact of Cyclone Montha weakening
Weather across the country is gradually improving after being affected by Cyclone ‘Montha’ that developed over the Bay of Bengal, though light rainfall remains possible in some areas
Nov 02, 2025
Editorial
Preparing Farmers for Climate Extremes
Preparing Farmers for Climate Extremes
The untimely rainfall has pushed farmers into severe economic, social, and psychological crises. A few months ago, drought had dried up the fields; now, the fields with paddy ready for harvest have been submerged. This extreme imbalance in nature is a direct manifestation of climate change
Nov 02, 2025
ECONOMY
43 local governments fail to unveil their budgets even after Q1 end
43 local governments fail to unveil their budgets even after...
A total of 43 local governments have failed to endorse their financial plans even after the first quarter-end of the current fiscal year (FY).
Nov 01, 2025