ECONOMY
Melamchi water distribution expanded in Balaju, Nagarjun
Melamchi water distribution expanded in Balaju, Nagarjun
Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL), through its Project Implementation Directorate (PID), has started distributing Melamchi water in Balaju of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Nagarjun Municipality.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Mayor Balen slams govt over power cuts
Mayor Balen slams govt over power cuts
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has slammed the government for using electricity cuts to display its authority.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Call to make health education mandatory at secondary level
Call to make health education mandatory at secondary level
Experts have stressed the need to provide structured sex education to adolescents to guide them in the right direction.
May 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Contractor asked to complete diversion work before monsoon
Contractor asked to complete diversion work before monsoon
The Kakadbhitta-Laukahi Road Project Office (Eastern Section) in Damak has instructed the contractor to complete the diversion work on the eastern section of the East-West Highway, currently under construction as part of the Asian Highway, before the monsoon begins.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini
Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini
Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur today at a few places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, along with hilly regions of the rest of the provinces.
May 17, 2025
Market
US Dollar selling at Rs 137.12, euro at Rs 153.59
US Dollar selling at Rs 137.12, euro at Rs 153.59
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for today, with the US dollar being traded at a buying rate of Rs 136.52 and a selling rate of Rs 137.12.
May 17, 2025
POLITICS
Alliance with NC and UML weakened us: Dahal
Alliance with NC and UML weakened us: Dahal
“We have returned to our roots after self-reflection and are now committed to launching a new economic revolution,” Dahal said. He cited recent electoral successes, including a by-election victory and strong performances in student union polls, as signs of resurgence.
May 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Birgunj Customs collects Rs 140.42 billion in revenue in 10 months
Birgunj Customs collects Rs 140.42 billion in revenue in 10...
The Birgunj Customs Office has collected revenue of Rs 140.42 billion in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25. This amounts to 64.13 percent of its total annual revenue target for the year.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
SC orders release of RPP leader Rabindra Mishra
SC orders release of RPP leader Rabindra Mishra
Mishra was arrested on March 28 in connection with a pro-monarchy protest in Tinkune, Kathmandu, which had turned violent with incidents of vandalism and arson. He was accused of inciting the demonstrators and had remained in custody with repeated extension orders.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Climate change takes toll on food security
Climate change takes toll on food security
Experts and stakeholders have expressed concern over the increasing challenges exacerbated by climate change on food security.
May 17, 2025