DIASPORA
Ex presidents, founders firm to hold NRNA convention in October
Ex presidents, founders firm to hold NRNA convention in Octo...
The founding president, former presidents, and activists of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) urged unity and cooperation to resolve the organization's challenges. During a virtual dialogue on Tuesday, they committed to holding the general convention in October 2025.
Mar 12, 2025
Market
US dollar sells at Rs 139.85, euro at Rs 152.37
US dollar sells at Rs 139.85, euro at Rs 152.37
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for Wednesday. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 139.25, while the selling rate is Rs 139.85.
Mar 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Weather to remain fair in most parts
Weather to remain fair in most parts
A partial impact of westerly wind and local wind has prevailed in the country.
Mar 12, 2025
POLITICS
Verify facts instead of believing false claims: Gagan Thapa
Verify facts instead of believing false claims: Gagan Thapa
Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Gagan Thapa has urged the younger generation not to be misled and to rely on data.
Mar 12, 2025
Editorial
Maintaining inflation at a moderate level
Maintaining inflation at a moderate level
Nepal's consumer price inflation rate has eased a bit, providing some relief to consumers. As per the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), consumer price inflation slowed down to 4.16 percent in mid-February. This is an appreciable fall compared to 5.01 percent during the same time last year.
Mar 12, 2025
WORLD
Ukraine ready to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire plan
Ukraine ready to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire plan
The United States has agreed to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after Kyiv expressed “readiness” to accept a 30-day ceasefire in its conflict with Russia, according to a report by Al Zazeera.
Mar 12, 2025
OPINION
A Diplomatic Opening: The Future of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
A Diplomatic Opening: The Future of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Throughout history, diplomacy has played a crucial role in shaping international relationships, building alliances, and resolving conflicts. Diplomacy has once again become crucial in finding resolutions to the ongoing conflicts in the world.
Mar 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Foreign exchange reserves set historic record at Rs 2369 billion
Foreign exchange reserves set historic record at Rs 2369 bil...
The country’s foreign exchange reserves have shown significant improvement, with the Balance of Payments (BoP) and the current account in surplus.
Mar 12, 2025
WORLD
Pakistan Train Hijack: BLA claim 182 held hostage; 104 passengers rescued
Pakistan Train Hijack: BLA claim 182 held hostage; 104 passe...
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Tuesday said that it took control of the Jaffar Express train and over 180 people hostage, including passengers and soldiers. The BLA also reported that at least 20 Pakistani military personnel were killed in the attack. After the attack, the train came to a stop...
Mar 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Commercial banks’ weighted average interest rate drops to 8.55 percent
Commercial banks’ weighted average interest rate drops to 8....
Commercial banks have experienced a decline in their weighted average interest rate on loans. According to the latest report published by Nepal Rastra Bank, the average interest rate on loans of commercial banks in the month of Magh (mid-January to mid-February) stood at 8.55 percent.
Mar 12, 2025