SOCIETY
Truck driver caught with Rs 250 million in foreign currency sent to jail
Truck driver caught with Rs 250 million in foreign currency...
Lama, a resident of Bhote Koshi Rural Municipality-1 in Sindhupalchok, was arrested on the night of March 17 from Tokha, Kathmandu. He was found transporting the money, euros and US dollars, concealed in a false bottom behind the driver's seat of a truck numbered (Na 7 Kha 1652).
Apr 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Birgunj crawls back to normalcy
Birgunj crawls back to normalcy
The situation in Birgunj is returning to normalcy with efforts being made by the local administration, political parties and the civil society groups to maintain social and communal harmony.
Apr 17, 2025
SPORTS
Former ANFA President Thapa's 10-year FIFA ban lifted
Former ANFA President Thapa's 10-year FIFA ban lifted
“I would like to inform you that the ban imposed on me has been lifted. FIFA imposed the ban on April 16, 2015, and it came to an end on April 15, 2025,” he stated in the release.
Apr 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu Valley ranks second globally as air quality deteriorates again
Kathmandu Valley ranks second globally as air quality deteri...
Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley have once again risen to a high level. According to the latest records, Kathmandu currently ranks as the second most polluted city in the world.
Apr 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Gadda Chauki border point sees spike in the arrival of foreign tourists
Gadda Chauki border point sees spike in the arrival of forei...
So far in 2025, 459 tourists have entered the country via Gaddachauki, with 289 arrivals recorded in the month of March alone.
Apr 17, 2025
ECONOMY
PPMO blacklists four construction companies and suppliers
PPMO blacklists four construction companies and suppliers
The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has issued a notice stating that four construction companies and suppliers have been blacklisted for a specified period based on recommendation of various government bodies.
Apr 17, 2025
Market
Gold price reaches all time high at Rs 190,600 per tola
Gold price reaches all time high at Rs 190,600 per tola
The price of gold has been set at Rs 190,600 per tola, marking an increase of Rs 3,600 per tola. On Wednesday, gold was priced at Rs 187,000 per tola.
Apr 17, 2025
POLITICS
Sumana Shrestha to resign as RSP Joint General Secretary
Sumana Shrestha to resign as RSP Joint General Secretary
Sumana Shrestha has decided to resign from her position as Joint General Secretary of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Apr 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Buddhist International Travel Mart to take place from May 24
Buddhist International Travel Mart to take place from May 24
The third edition of the Buddhist International Travel Mart, hosted by the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), is set to start from May 24.
Apr 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Local, westerly and low pressure winds to influence weather today
Local, westerly and low pressure winds to influence weather...
Presently a combined effect of local and westerly winds can be registered in the country. The wind in the low pressure area around Uttar Pradesh of India has also affected the weather, the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) said.
Apr 17, 2025