POLITICS
‘Do not fear social media’
‘Do not fear social media’
Former coordinator of the Bibeksheel Sajha Party, Milan Pandey, urged the Maha Jodi not to fear the ever-changing nature of society and social media.
Feb 21, 2025
ECONOMY
PRI, CNI to work on policy, research areas
PRI, CNI to work on policy, research areas
The Policy Research Institute (PRI) and Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work in partnership in policies and research-related areas.
Feb 21, 2025
WORLD
Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns
Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in South Korea over p...
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, South Korean officials said Monday.
Feb 21, 2025
ECONOMY
SEBON issues guidelines on financial sanctions
SEBON issues guidelines on financial sanctions
The Nepal Securities Board (SEBON) has issued guidelines on financial sanctions, instructing securities market participants to comply with anti-money laundering regulations. The board formulated these guidelines under Rule 69(3) of the Asset Laundering (Money Laundering) Prevention Regulations, 2081...
Feb 21, 2025
SOCIETY
NHRC's missive to Indian human rights body to probe into Prakriti's death
NHRC's missive to Indian human rights body to probe into Pra...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has written to the Indian Human Rights Commission, requesting to investigate the death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Odisha, India.
Feb 21, 2025
WORLD
G20 meeting amid geopolitical rifts, Ukraine tension
G20 meeting amid geopolitical rifts, Ukraine tension
Foreign ministers from the G20 top economies have gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, amid geopolitical rifts and tensions over the Ukraine war, with the top US diplomat a notable absentee, Al Jazeera reported.
Feb 21, 2025
Market
US Dollar selling at Rs 138.96, euro at Rs 145.07
US Dollar selling at Rs 138.96, euro at Rs 145.07
Nepal Rastra Bank has set today's foreign exchange rates. The exchange rate for one US dollar is Rs 138.36 for buying and Rs 138.96 for selling. Similarly, one euro is exchanged at Rs 144.44 for buying and Rs 145.07 for selling.
Feb 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Prithvi Highway’s Bimalanagar section to remain closed for a month
Prithvi Highway’s Bimalanagar section to remain closed for a...
The Bimalnagar section of Prithvi Highway in Bandipur Rural Municipality-4, Tanahun, will remain partially closed for a month.
Feb 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Weather to remain clear in most places
Weather to remain clear in most places
The nation is currently witnessing a westerly low-pressure system that has caused partly to generally cloudy conditions in the hilly regions while keeping the weather clear in most other areas, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Feb 21, 2025
SOCIETY
International Mother Language Day being marked today
International Mother Language Day being marked today
The UN International Mother Language Day is being marked worldwide, including in Nepal today, calling upon countries to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by people worldwide.
Feb 21, 2025