Market
Gold price decline by Rs 2,200 per tola
Gold price decline by Rs 2,200 per tola
The price of gold has been fixed at Rs 168,100 per tola, down from Rs 170,300 per tola on Thursday.
Feb 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Protein deficiency leads to health risks in Nepalis
Protein deficiency leads to health risks in Nepalis
Protein plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy body. Adequate protein consumption is key to health and vitality, whereas deficiency can cause various health problems. Protein deficiency is widespread among Nepalis, according to experts.
Feb 28, 2025
WORLD
China launches powerful methanol, diesel-powered ship engine
China launches powerful methanol, diesel-powered ship engine
China unveiled a high-performance methanol-diesel dual-fuel ship engine in Shanghai on Wednesday.
Feb 28, 2025
WORLD
Putin ‘hopeful’ for better Russia and US ties
Putin ‘hopeful’ for better Russia and US ties
President Vladimir Putin has expressed “hope” over the prospect of Russia restoring relations with the United States as the two countries sent diplomats to Istanbul for talks on normalizing the functioning of their respective embassies in each other’s capitals, reported Al Jazeera.
Feb 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Sherpas celebrating Gyalpo Lhosar today
Sherpas celebrating Gyalpo Lhosar today
The Sherpa community celebrates the Gyalpo Lhosar, a cultural festival, every year on the day of Shukla Pratipada in Falgun. Today, they are observing the festival with various programs.
Feb 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Rain, snow expected in hills, mountains
Rain, snow expected in hills, mountains
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has stated that a westerly low-pressure system is currently affecting the country’s weather. Sudurpaschim, Karnali, Lumbini, and Gandaki provinces are experiencing partly to mostly cloudy conditions, while clouds have covered the rest of the co...
Feb 28, 2025
Market
US dollar being sold at Rs 139.83, euro at Rs 146.49
US dollar being sold at Rs 139.83, euro at Rs 146.49
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today. The buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 139.23, while the selling rate is Rs 139.83. The euro is being traded at Rs 145.86 for buying and Rs 146.49 for selling.
Feb 28, 2025
WORLD
Starmer: 'Tough and fair' Ukraine peace deal discussed with Trump
Starmer: 'Tough and fair' Ukraine peace deal discussed with...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that he had discussed a Ukraine peace deal that would be "tough and fair" with US President Donald Trump at a joint news conference following their meeting at the White House, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported.
Feb 28, 2025
Editorial
So close, yet so far
So close, yet so far
The Nepali women’s football team once again suffered heartbreak after losing the Four Nations Cup final to Myanmar. This defeat marks their 13th loss in all finals of international matches, a painful record that has earned them the nickname “perennial runners-up.” Reaching the fina...
Feb 28, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Alcoholism tearing families apart, time for action
Alcoholism tearing families apart, time for action
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that alcohol endangers health from the very first drop.
Feb 28, 2025