POLITICS
PM Oli reaffirms his commitment to deliver justice to Prakriti Lamsal
PM Oli reaffirms his commitment to deliver justice to Prakri...
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli spoke with the parents of Prakriti Lamsal. He expressed his grief about the mysterious death of Prakriti in Odisha, India, and assured them that the government would provide all possible support for justice.
Feb 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Inspector Joshi arrested over Mahat’s death
Inspector Joshi arrested over Mahat’s death
Mahat was found dead in Kaski, and police suspect she may have died by suicide following a personal dispute with another inspector. Her relatives have filed a complaint of abetment to suicide against Joshi, leading to his arrest.
Feb 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Agitators to announce stance as govt calls it for talks
Agitators to announce stance as govt calls it for talks
The government's negotiation team proposed halting the cable car construction and called the agitating party for talks. The agitating party, in response, is preparing to announce its stance.
Feb 25, 2025
ECONOMY
Ojha appointed chairman of Nepal Insurance Authority
Ojha appointed chairman of Nepal Insurance Authority
The government appointed Sharad Ojha as the Chairman of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA). The Cabinet meeting on Monday decided to appoint Ojha.
Feb 25, 2025
WORLD
Macron to Trump: Europe wants lasting peace
Macron to Trump: Europe wants lasting peace
Emmanuel Macron has said Europe wants to secure lasting peace in Ukraine, as the French president met with United States President Donald Trump at the White House on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Al Jazeera reported.
Feb 25, 2025
WORLD
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bay Of Bengal
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bay Of Bengal
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
Feb 25, 2025
ECONOMY
SEBON asks stock market entities to exercise caution
SEBON asks stock market entities to exercise caution
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), by issuing a directive, has prohibited trading of stock owned by the institutions and individuals who are kept in sensitive lists by the United Nations (UN).
Feb 25, 2025
Market
US Dollar depreciates slightly
US Dollar depreciates slightly
The Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the exchange rates for foreign currencies today. According to the newly set rates, the value of the US dollar has slightly depreciated. The buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 138.42, and the selling rate is Rs 139.02. The buying rate for one euro is Rs 144.92, a...
Feb 25, 2025
Editorial
Protect Essence of Free Speech
Protect Essence of Free Speech
Fundamental rights are the backbone of a free society like ours because they offer citizens a range of freedoms and rights that help them lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Every bona fide Nepali citizen is guaranteed all 31 of the fundamental rights enshrined in our Constitution, which is an outcom...
Feb 25, 2025
OPINION
Call for Reform in Divorce Law in Nepal
Call for Reform in Divorce Law in Nepal
Generalizing cases by assuming that victims are women only poses grievous perils to men who have been suffering at the hands of their wives.
Females today are financially independent, more educated, and increasingly aware of their rights. However, this awareness of rights seems to be a double-edged...
Feb 25, 2025