WORLD
US 'troubled' by humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rubio tells BBC
US 'troubled' by humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rubio tells...
The top US diplomat Marco Rubio has said the US is "troubled" by the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
May 16, 2025
Market
US Dollar sells at Rs 137.19
US Dollar sells at Rs 137.19
Nepal Rastra Bank has announced the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the published rates, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 136.59, while the selling rate is Rs 137.19.
May 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Embassy starts sending stranded workers to Nepal
Embassy starts sending stranded workers to Nepal
The Nepali Embassy in Saudi Arabia has started repatriating Nepali workers who lost their jobs at Sendan International Company in Jubail.
May 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Kulekhani–Kalanki–Humane road closes for 19 days starting today
Kulekhani–Kalanki–Humane road closes for 19 days starting to...
Nepal Police Headquarters has closed the Kulekhani-Kalanki-Humane section of the Kathmandu-Hetauda road for 19 days starting today, Friday, to carry out repair work. Authorities have urged all drivers to use alternative routes during this period.
May 16, 2025
SOCIETY
'Sagarmatha Sambaad' begins today, 175 foreign guests arrive in Kathmandu
'Sagarmatha Sambaad' begins today, 175 foreign guests arrive...
The government is launching the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad today to inform the global community about climate change's impacts and explore practical solutions. Organisers have chosen "Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity" as the central theme. The Sambaad will run until May 18.
May 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal receives Rs 57 billion in FDI commitments in 10 months
Nepal receives Rs 57 billion in FDI commitments in 10 months
While the highest number of projects were in the information technology (IT) sector, the tourism industry drew the largest volume of investment.
May 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Three arrested for forging documents of govt, financial and educational institutions
Three arrested for forging documents of govt, financial and...
The arrests were made on Wednesday in Futung, Tarakeshwar Municipality-7, Kathmandu. Police seized various forged documents along with equipment used in the forgery operations.
May 16, 2025
Editorial
Curb Soaring Arrears Now
Curb Soaring Arrears Now
The financial irregularities of the government have gone from bad to worse, with arrears at Rs 733.19 billion in the 2023/24 fiscal year which is an additional increase of Rs 91.59 billion in the previous year’s totals. The 62nd annual report of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), which a...
May 16, 2025
OPINION
Tapping Nepal’s Glacial Gold
Tapping Nepal’s Glacial Gold
The first edition of the Sagarmatha Sambaad – the foreign ministry's flagship dialogue initiative – kicks off in Kathmandu today (16th May). The three-day summit will focus on the existential issue of our time – Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity. This could be ta...
May 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Sagarmatha Sambaad: Strengthen domestic policies to protect water towers
Sagarmatha Sambaad: Strengthen domestic policies to protect...
To begin with, two news stories in background: The indigenous people of Sagarmatha region in Nepal have been facing a gradual decline of locally produced crops, which are rich in nutrition. The Sherpa people are worrying over an imminent food crisis, impacting adversely especially on children and pr...
May 16, 2025