SOCIETY
Sherpa elected Nepal Mountaineering Association President
Sherpa elected Nepal Mountaineering Association President
According to the vote counting conducted this morning, Sherpa defeated his rival, Kul Bahadur Gurung, to be elected the new NMA President. Sherpa received 342 votes while Gurung received 288 votes, according to the election committee.
Aug 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Foreign trade back on track: Exports doubled in Shrawan
Foreign trade back on track: Exports doubled in Shrawan
According to the Department of Customs, exports in Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August) rose by 95.75 percent, reaching Rs 23.93 billion. This is the highest ever monthly export figure. Compared to last year, exports increased by Rs 11.71 billion. In July 2024, total exports had stood at only Rs 12.22 b...
Aug 24, 2025
WORLD
The Donbas 'fortress belt': why does it matter?
The Donbas 'fortress belt': why does it matter?
Moscow has demanded that Kyiv concede the whole area, which is made up of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, even though Russian forces still do not fully control the territory.
Aug 24, 2025
POLITICS
Legislative Management Committee meeting today
Legislative Management Committee meeting today
The bill was registered in the National Assembly on January 7, 2025. A general discussion took place on February 16, 2025, after which the bill was sent to the committee for detailed clause-wise deliberation.
Aug 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at 140.36, euro at 162.09
Forex Updates: USD selling at 140.36, euro at 162.09
According to the central bank, the US dollar is set at Rs 139.76 for buying and Rs 140.36 for selling. The euro is priced at Rs 162.09 for buying and Rs 162.78 for selling.
Aug 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Woman’s body found inside suitcase in Rautahat
Woman’s body found inside suitcase in Rautahat
The suspicious suitcase was found around 10 pm Saturday near Mudwalba Mode along the Gaur–Pipara road section, according to Superintendent of Police (SP) Netramani Giri, chief of the Rautahat District Police Office.
Aug 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in Bagmati and Karnali today
Heavy rainfall likely in Bagmati and Karnali today
The weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today. In addition, there is a possibility of a wind gust in Madhesh Province along with the Terai regions of Koshi and Lumbini Provinces.
Aug 24, 2025
OPINION
The US AI Action Plan: What it means for Nepal?
The US AI Action Plan: What it means for Nepal?
This winner-takes-all framing signals that the race in Artificial Intelligence is now Washington’s official state policy guiding International Diplomacy and Security.
Aug 24, 2025
WORLD
Less tax, more luxury: millionaires flock to Dubai
Less tax, more luxury: millionaires flock to Dubai
The United Arab Emirates and particularly Dubai have long welcomed wealthy people from nearby countries, and people helping millionaires to move there told AFP it is seeing more Westerners joining the fray.
Aug 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Profits of six listed hotels rises by 79.26 percent in FY 2024/25
Profits of six listed hotels rises by 79.26 percent in FY 20...
According to NEPSE, the profit earnings of the six hotels grew to Rs 1.25 billion in FY 2024/25, compared to Rs 700 million in the previous FY. Out of them, Soaltee Hotel earned profit of Rs 670.70 million, the largest of all.
Aug 24, 2025