ECONOMY
Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project’s 13.2 km tunnel completes
Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project’s 13.2 km tunn...
The Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project in Sindhuli has finished building its 13.2-kilometer tunnel. The contractor firm has been directed to expedite the headworks project now that the tunnel is complete.
Jun 04, 2025
ECONOMY
FWEAN forms 13-member ad hoc committee in Dolpa with Chinese Embassy support
FWEAN forms 13-member ad hoc committee in Dolpa with Chinese...
KATHMANDU, June 4: The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN), with support from the Chinese Embassy, formed a 13-member ad hoc committee of the Women Entrepreneurs Association in Dolpa.
Jun 04, 2025
POLITICS
National Day on Elimination of Caste Discrimination: Speaker's and NA Chair's message
National Day on Elimination of Caste Discrimination: Speaker...
Speaker Devaraj Ghimire has emphasized the need for all citizens, the government, political parties, civil society, journalists, educational institutions, and stakeholders to unite in the campaign against caste discrimination and untouchability by strengthening the spirit of social harmony, equality...
Jun 04, 2025
WORLD
Russia says Ukraine behind rail blasts that killed seven
Russia says Ukraine behind rail blasts that killed seven
Russia on Tuesday said Ukraine was behind rail blasts in its western border regions that derailed a passenger train, killing seven people and wounding dozens more at the weekend.
Jun 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt delays VC appointment as TU faces leadership vacuum
Govt delays VC appointment as TU faces leadership vacuum
Professor Dr Keshar Jung Baral, the outgoing vice chancellor (VC) of Tribhuvan University (TU), resigned two months ago, but the university has not appointed a full-time vice chancellor yet. The Minister of Education, Science, and Technology formed a three-member vice chancellor selection committee...
Jun 04, 2025
Market
US Dollar selling rate stands at Rs 137.25
US Dollar selling rate stands at Rs 137.25
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for Wednesday. According to the central bank, the buying rate of the US dollar stands at Rs 136.65, while the selling rate is Rs 137.25.
Jun 04, 2025
POLITICS
Prez calls for standing firm against caste-based discrimination
Prez calls for standing firm against caste-based discriminat...
President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged everyone to stand firmly against caste-based untouchability and discrimination. He stressed this urgent call in his message on the National Day for the Elimination of Caste-Based Discrimination and Untouchability.
Jun 04, 2025
International
Earthquake sparks escape of 216 inmates from Pakistan prison
Earthquake sparks escape of 216 inmates from Pakistan prison
More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in Pakistan after they were moved from their cells for safety amid earthquake tremors, officials have said, as reported by AL Jazeera.
Jun 04, 2025
POLITICS
VP's message on National Day on Abolition of Caste Discrimination
VP's message on National Day on Abolition of Caste Discrimin...
Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has emphasized the importance of social and cultural change as well as the successful application of laws passed to end untouchability and caste discrimination.
Jun 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Int’l Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression being marked today
Int’l Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression being m...
Today marks the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. The United Nations General Assembly decided to observe this day on August 19, 1982, during a special emergency session concerning Palestine, in response to the violence inflicted on children in Palestine and Lebanon due to...
Jun 04, 2025