SOCIETY
Mustang draws 40,000 tourists in 10 days
Mustang draws 40,000 tourists in 10 days
A total of 11,808 vehicles, including buses, jeeps, cars, vans, and motorcycles, traveled into the district, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Chiring Kippa Lama.
Oct 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 141.53
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 141.53
The buying rate for one euro is Rs 164.27 and the selling rate is Rs 164.97. The buying rate for one British pound sterling is Rs 187.54 and the selling rate is Rs 188.34. One Swiss franc is priced at a buying rate of Rs 177.38 and a selling rate of Rs 178.14.
Oct 29, 2025
POLITICS
Hearing on House dissolution petitions begins today
Hearing on House dissolution petitions begins today
According to Supreme Court spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala, the petitions seek writs of certiorari and mandamus demanding the annulment of the prime minister’s appointment, the reversal of the parliament’s dissolution, and the reinstatement of the House.
Oct 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Government plans major overhaul of public enterprises
Government plans major overhaul of public enterprises
Improving the production and distribution of goods and services in line with public expectations, minimizing external interference through policy, legal, and procedural reforms, and strengthening internal governance have been highlighted as major challenges.
Oct 29, 2025
OPINION
Landlines Aren’t Coming Back to Nepal—But Their Lesson Matters More Than Ever
Landlines Aren’t Coming Back to Nepal—But Their Lesson Matte...
While the landline itself is in decline in Nepal—with household usage dropping to just 4.5%—the lesson behind this “comeback” is more relevant than ever.
Oct 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy snow and flash flood risk in eastern, central hills
Heavy snow and flash flood risk in eastern, central hills
According to the department, water levels in the Bagmati, Kamala, Koshi, and Kankai rivers and their tributaries are likely to rise significantly, reaching near-warning levels. Smaller rivers flowing through the Mahabharat and Chure ranges in Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhesh provinces may experience sudd...
Oct 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt bodies issue warnings as Cyclone Montha expected to affect Nepal from Thursday
Govt bodies issue warnings as Cyclone Montha expected to aff...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology have issued separate warnings, urging the public to remain vigilant as the effect of Cyclone Montha is expected to impact Nepal—particularl...
Oct 29, 2025
POLITICS
Netra Bikram Chand-led Maoist faction steps into mainstream politics
Netra Bikram Chand-led Maoist faction steps into mainstream...
For a group once branded “outlawed,” the act of registration carries an ideological recalibration — from armed rebellion to electoral participation.
Oct 29, 2025
Editorial
Poll Security in Nepal: How Stolen Guns & Escaped Inmates Threaten the March 5 Elections”
Poll Security in Nepal: How Stolen Guns & Escaped Inmates Th...
The March 5 elections will test not only our leaders’ political resolve but also the state and the government’s commitment to peace and justice. Messages from political parties should not be dismissed as empty rhetoric; they serve as a reminder that democracy can only flourish when citiz...
Oct 29, 2025
SOCIETY
SC begins hearing of petitions on HoR dissolution
SC begins hearing of petitions on HoR dissolution
The petitions were lodged at the SC demanding the restoration of the HoR and a scrap of the Prime Minister's appointment.
Oct 29, 2025