DIASPORA, SOCIETY
UAE grants amnesty to 120 Nepalis
UAE grants amnesty to 120 Nepalis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has granted amnesty to 120 Nepalis imprisoned for various offences.
Aug 17, 2025
POLITICS
‘UML grabs every open land, even King Birendra’s property’
‘UML grabs every open land, even King Birendra’s property’
“Right now, there is a land-related bill.. The UML eyes fall wherever they see an open space. Just look around,” Koirala said, adding, “Take the Gokarna Resort for example, even King Birendra’s property has not been spared by UML.”
Aug 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt earns Rs 85.19 billion, spends Rs 46.30 billion in first month of FY 2082/83
Govt earns Rs 85.19 billion, spends Rs 46.30 billion in firs...
The data shows that in the first month, revenue collection stood at 5.56 percent of the annual target, while expenditure reached 2.36 percent.
Aug 17, 2025
WORLD
Trump says he is focused on peace deal, not ceasefire
Trump says he is focused on peace deal, not ceasefire
The aftermath of the summit offered little clarity about the next steps, other than Trump’s commitment for more meetings, including with Zelenskyy at the White House on Monday. It was unclear among those briefed on the exchanges whether Trump saw Putin’s desire for the Donbas as acceptab...
Aug 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal set to raise issues of climate change impacts in COP-30
Nepal set to raise issues of climate change impacts in COP-3...
According to the Ministry of Forests and Environment (MoFE), Nepal has started discussion with stakeholders regarding the concerns the country will raise in the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference COP 30. The Himalayan country will be forwarding mainly the agendas accorded in the Sagarmatha Dialogue o...
Aug 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Dry landslide blocks Narayanghat–Muglin road section
Dry landslide blocks Narayanghat–Muglin road section
The incident occurred this morning at Tuinkhola in Ichhakamana Rural Municipality-5, blocking the road, according to the District Police Office, Chitwan.
Aug 17, 2025
OPINION
Balancing People and Nature: Rethinking the Land Reform Bill
Balancing People and Nature: Rethinking the Land Reform Bill
An ordinance is meant for situations of genuine urgency, a point still debatable in the context of when this law was introduced.
Aug 17, 2025
POLITICS
Indian Foreign Secretary Misri arriving in Nepal today
Indian Foreign Secretary Misri arriving in Nepal today
Misri is also scheduled to meet high-level political leaders and officials in Kathmandu. The meetings are expected to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Aug 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in Koshi and Bagmati
Heavy rainfall likely in Koshi and Bagmati
With the weather remaining generally cloudy across the country, there is also a possibility of moderate rainfall in some places in the Tarai and hilly areas of Koshi and Bagmati, as well as in the hilly areas of the remaining provinces.
Aug 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex Update: USD selling at 140.39, euro at164.09
Forex Update: USD selling at 140.39, euro at164.09
Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign currency exchange rates for Sunday. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar is set at Rs 139.79 and the selling rate at Rs 140.39.
Aug 17, 2025