Editorial
Set Realistic Budget Targets
Set Realistic Budget Targets
The government’s fiscal performance during this fiscal year tells a familiar yet disheartening story. With less than two months remaining, both revenue collection and expenditure have fallen short of our expectations. The report from the Financial Comptroller General's Office has revealed a wi...
May 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Remittance inflows near Rs 1.2 trillion in nine months
Remittance inflows near Rs 1.2 trillion in nine months
Remittance inflow into Nepal stood at Rs 1.2 trillion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year.
May 12, 2025
International
Trade deal with China reached: White House; US officials say details today
Trade deal with China reached: White House; US officials say...
The White House on Sunday said that US and China have reached a trade deal in Geneva after the two day long trade talks between the two countries. US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent described the discussions as ‘productive’ and said further details would be released on Monday, ac...
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Buddha Jayanti being marked today
Buddha Jayanti being marked today
The government has declared a public holiday across the country on the occasion of the day.
May 12, 2025
ECONOMY
US dollar can be bought at Rs 136.30, sold at 136.90
US dollar can be bought at Rs 136.30, sold at 136.90
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the determined rates, the buying rate of one US dollar is Rs 136.30 and the selling rate is Rs 136.90.
May 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Price inflation further moderates to 3.39 percent last month
Price inflation further moderates to 3.39 percent last month
The consumer price inflation moderated to 3.39 percent last month as the prices of vegetable, spices and meat products dropped during the review period.
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
School Education Bill: Subcommittee drafts report as key issues remain unresolved
School Education Bill: Subcommittee drafts report as key iss...
The government has pledged to pass the School Education Bill from the House of Representatives by June 29, in line with its agreement with the Nepal Teachers' Federation. This commitment was reiterated in the government's policies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year.
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Five found dead across Nepal including Kathmandu
Five found dead across Nepal including Kathmandu
Five individuals were found dead in separate incidents across different locations in Nepal, including Kathmandu, on Sunday. According to police sources, the bodies of the deceased were found in Kathmandu, Jhapa, Sarlahi, Baglung, Bhojpur, Kaski, and Ramechhap.
May 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested with illegal drugs in Tanahun
Two arrested with illegal drugs in Tanahun
Police confiscated a total of 186 ampoules of controlled drugs from them, including 62 ampoules of Diazepam, 62 ampoules of Phenergan and 62 ampoules of Nurofen
May 11, 2025
POLITICS
HoR session: Lawmakers call for rescuing Nepali nationals stranded abroad
HoR session: Lawmakers call for rescuing Nepali nationals st...
Lawmakers speaking in today's meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) have demanded that Nepali people stranded in foreign employment should be rescued immediately.
May 11, 2025