ECONOMY
Malaysian govt’s decision to allow changing employers to benefit Nepali workers
Malaysian govt’s decision to allow changing employers to ben...
The Malaysian government has introduced a new policy that allows migrant workers to change employers across various sectors. As a major employment destination for hundreds of thousands of Nepalis, Malaysia is expected to offer significant benefits to Nepali workers under this decision.
May 21, 2025
WORLD
Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israeli siege: UN
Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israe...
Food security group says more than 93 percent of children in Gaza, about 930,000, are at risk of famine, as reported by Al Jazeera.
May 21, 2025
WORLD
XEC variant of Covid-19 'spreading 7 times faster than the flu'
XEC variant of Covid-19 'spreading 7 times faster than the f...
The Public Health Ministry said it is keeping its guard up against the XEC variant of Covid-19 as it is now spreading seven times faster than the regular flu, according to a report by Bangkok Post.
May 21, 2025
Market
Gold price rises by Rs 5,000 in a single day, silver also sees a sharp increase
Gold price rises by Rs 5,000 in a single day, silver also se...
The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association reported that the price of gold climbed to Rs 189,800 per tola, marking an increase of Rs 5,000 from Tuesday's rate of Rs 184,800 per tola.
May 21, 2025
POLITICS
Newly appointed NRB Governor Paudel takes oath of office and secrecy
Newly appointed NRB Governor Paudel takes oath of office and...
Dr Biswo Paudel, the newly appointed Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), has taken the oath of office and secrecy. This morning, Governor Paudel took the oath from Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut.
May 21, 2025
POLITICS
Hearing on Lamichhane's writ not to take place today
Hearing on Lamichhane's writ not to take place today
The hearing on the habeas corpus petition of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane will not take place today.
May 21, 2025
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