POLITICS
Nation observes the 32nd Madan-Ashrit Memorial Day
Nation observes the 32nd Madan-Ashrit Memorial Day
People across Nepal today observe the 32nd memorial day of Nepali Communist Party (UML) leaders Jibaraj Ashrit and Madan Kumar Bhandari through various programs.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Sagarmatha Sambad leads global effort to combat climate crisis
Sagarmatha Sambad leads global effort to combat climate cris...
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said Nepal organized the "Sagarmatha Sambad" as multilateralism has weakened worldwide and distrust toward international institutions has risen.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Sampang voices frustration over rising load-shedding
Sampang voices frustration over rising load-shedding
Mayor Harka Sampang of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City expressed deep frustration over recent load shedding, openly criticizing the Nepal Electricity Authority's management through continuous social media updates.
May 17, 2025
SPORTS
IPL 2025 resumes following ceasefire between India and Pakistan
IPL 2025 resumes following ceasefire between India and Pakis...
The IPL 2025 will resume today after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
May 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Melamchi water distribution expanded in Balaju, Nagarjun
Melamchi water distribution expanded in Balaju, Nagarjun
Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL), through its Project Implementation Directorate (PID), has started distributing Melamchi water in Balaju of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Nagarjun Municipality.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Mayor Balen slams govt over power cuts
Mayor Balen slams govt over power cuts
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has slammed the government for using electricity cuts to display its authority.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Call to make health education mandatory at secondary level
Call to make health education mandatory at secondary level
Experts have stressed the need to provide structured sex education to adolescents to guide them in the right direction.
May 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Contractor asked to complete diversion work before monsoon
Contractor asked to complete diversion work before monsoon
The Kakadbhitta-Laukahi Road Project Office (Eastern Section) in Damak has instructed the contractor to complete the diversion work on the eastern section of the East-West Highway, currently under construction as part of the Asian Highway, before the monsoon begins.
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini
Rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini
Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur today at a few places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces, along with hilly regions of the rest of the provinces.
May 17, 2025
Market
US Dollar selling at Rs 137.12, euro at Rs 153.59
US Dollar selling at Rs 137.12, euro at Rs 153.59
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for today, with the US dollar being traded at a buying rate of Rs 136.52 and a selling rate of Rs 137.12.
May 17, 2025