Market
FOREX ALERT: US dollar selling at Rs 136.65
FOREX ALERT: US dollar selling at Rs 136.65
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar is set at Rs 136.05 and the selling rate at Rs 136.65.
May 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal Airlines resumes four weekly flights between Phaplu and Kathmandu
Nepal Airlines resumes four weekly flights between Phaplu an...
Nepal Airlines now operates regular flights four days a week between Phaplu Airport in Salleri, the district headquarters of Solukhumbu, and Kathmandu.
May 26, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal Samajbadi Party and Maoist Center to announce unity today
Nepal Samajbadi Party and Maoist Center to announce unity to...
The Nepal Samajbadi Party (NSP), led by Ganganarayan Shrestha, and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center) are set to unify today.
May 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt sets ambitious target to raise EV share to 95% by 2035
Govt sets ambitious target to raise EV share to 95% by 2035
The government has set a target to increase the share of electric vehicles (EVs) to 95 percent by 2035 as part of its updated climate commitment under the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, approved by the Cabinet on May 14.
May 26, 2025
Editorial
Hold Accountable Those Misusing Public Education Funds
Hold Accountable Those Misusing Public Education Funds
The latest findings from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) lay bare the ongoing misuse of public education funds, particularly in the student meal and support programs. The OAG’s 62nd Annual Report for FY 2023/24 exposes how 124 local governments spent nearly Rs 2.8 billion on student me...
May 26, 2025
OPINION
Virtual Gold: Connecting Nepal and Its Diaspora
Virtual Gold: Connecting Nepal and Its Diaspora
As Nepal’s banking sector advances toward digital transformation, clear regulatory frameworks, policies, and robust cybersecurity protocols for virtual gold are essential to ensure smooth operations and minimize risks.
May 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Energy Minister directs subordinate bodies to ensure prompt service delivery
Energy Minister directs subordinate bodies to ensure prompt...
Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Deepak Khadka has directed officials of subordinate agencies under the Ministry to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
May 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt seeks life sentence against eight including Durga Prasai over Tinkune violence
Govt seeks life sentence against eight including Durga Prasa...
The government on Sunday filed a case at the Kathmandu District Court seeking life sentences against eight individuals including medical practitioner Durga Prasai, who have been accused of being involved in the violent Tinkune protest in Kathmandu on March 28 that claimed two lives.
May 26, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
NRB reduces risk weight for loans against shares to 100 percent from 125 percent
NRB reduces risk weight for loans against shares to 100 perc...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has reduced the risk weight for share mortgage loans to 100 percent from 125 percent, showing flexibility towards loans to be issued against shares as collaterals.
May 26, 2025
SOCIETY
ASI Sherpa awarded rank insignia after summiting Mount Everest
ASI Sherpa awarded rank insignia after summiting Mount Evere...
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deepak Thapa awarded the rank insignia to Kunjang Chopel Sherpa, who successfully summited Mount Everest, during a special promotion ceremony at the Police Headquarters on Sunday. The police promoted Sherpa from Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) to Sub-Inspect...
May 25, 2025