SOCIETY
‘Today’s solar eclipse not visible in Nepal, no ritual impurity period’
‘Today’s solar eclipse not visible in Nepal, no ritual impur...
The partial solar eclipse will be visible only in certain parts of the Southern Hemisphere. According to Nepali time, the eclipse will begin at 10:44 pm on Sunday and end at 3:08 am on Monday.
Sep 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Rights group demands legal action against Former PM Oli, ex-Home Minister Lekhak
Rights group demands legal action against Former PM Oli, ex-...
In a statement issued on Sunday, the society expressed concern over recent political developments and the loss of lives and property during the Gen-Z movement, stressing that peace is not possible without good governance.
Sep 21, 2025
WORLD
Starmer to announce UK recognition of Palestinian State
Starmer to announce UK recognition of Palestinian State
The decision follows his July pledge that Britain would alter its stance by September if Israel failed to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and commit to a viable two-state solution.
Sep 21, 2025
POLITICS
New govt expediates work to ensure effective public service delivery in line with Gen Z de...
New govt expediates work to ensure effective public service...
On Saturday, it introduced several measures aimed at tackling public grievances and restoring essential services. Responding to a key demand of the Gen Z protests—action against corruption—the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) issued a hotline number (9851145045) for citizens to report...
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Gold price skyrockets by Rs 60,000 per Tola in just one year amid currency depreciation, g...
Gold price skyrockets by Rs 60,000 per Tola in just one year...
The records with the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association (FENEGOSIDA) show that the price of one tola of gold was set at Rs 157,300 a tola in mid-September last year. The price reached a historic high at Rs 217,100 per tola last Tuesday.
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal Airlines to begin direct Kathmandu–Guangzhou flights from Sept 25
Nepal Airlines to begin direct Kathmandu–Guangzhou flights f...
According to Executive Chairman Yubraj Adhikari, all technical preparations have been completed, and the airline has already obtained approval for the new route.
Sep 21, 2025
POLITICS
Govt preparing judicial probe panel led by former Justice Karki
Govt preparing judicial probe panel led by former Justice Ka...
On Monday, the Council of Ministers, led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, made a principal decision to form a judicial probe commission. Preparations are now underway to establish it under the leadership of former Justice Gauri Bahadur Karki.
Sep 21, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 141.25
Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 141.25
The buying rate of one U.S. dollar is set at Rs 140.65, while the selling rate stands at Rs 141.25.
Sep 21, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Economy at a Crossroads
Nepal’s Economy at a Crossroads
Nepal’s new government faces unprecedented economic challenges after the short-lived Gen Z protests, with massive property destruction, rising public debt and stalled productive sectors threatening recovery. Finance Minister Rameswore Khanal must navigate reconstruction, election funding and b...
Sep 21, 2025
Editorial
Passing the Torch
Passing the Torch
Nepal’s elderly leaders must honour Gen Z’s call for change
Sep 21, 2025