WORLD
Pakistan helicopter crashes during monsoon rescue mission; 5 dead
Pakistan helicopter crashes during monsoon rescue mission; 5...
The death toll from heavy monsoon rains that have triggered landslides and flash floods across northern Pakistan has risen to at least 164 people, the disaster authority said Friday.
Aug 16, 2025
SOCIETY
PM Oli inaugurates new administrative building of Madhesh Province Police
PM Oli inaugurates new administrative building of Madhesh Pr...
The Ministry of Home, Communications and Law of the Madhesh Province government had constructed the building under a multi-year project.
Aug 16, 2025
SOCIETY
A few regions may see moderate rain as monsoon weakens
A few regions may see moderate rain as monsoon weakens
Moderate rain is expected in a few places in Lumbini and Sudurpashchim Provinces, other hilly regions, and in one or two locations in the plains.
Aug 16, 2025
Market
Forex Update: US dollar holds steady
Forex Update: US dollar holds steady
The euro traded at Rs. 163.39 for buying and Rs. 164.09 for selling, while the pound sterling climbed slightly to Rs. 189.57 and Rs. 190.38.
Aug 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Rabi Lamichhane to be transferred to Nakkhu Prison
Rabi Lamichhane to be transferred to Nakkhu Prison
Following directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Department of Prison Management has written to Rupandehi Prison to initiate the transfer.
Aug 16, 2025
SOCIETY, WORLD
Raising the bar: Nepal's emerging cocktail culture
Raising the bar: Nepal's emerging cocktail culture
But over the past five years, the city's cocktail scene has changed, led by a new generation of bartenders turning global experience into local innovation.
Aug 16, 2025
WORLD
Trump: ‘No deal’ after Putin meeting but the U.S. president will call Zelenskyy
Trump: ‘No deal’ after Putin meeting but the U.S. president...
The U.S. and Russian presidents met for approximately three hours with senior aides.
Aug 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Dalit literacy rate at 67.2 percent, Karnali records highest illiteracy
Dalit literacy rate at 67.2 percent, Karnali records highest...
Minister for Communication and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung, on behalf of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, tabled the report in the House of Representatives.
Aug 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Petrol price up, diesel and kerosene prices down
Petrol price up, diesel and kerosene prices down
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has raised the price of petrol while reducing the prices of diesel and kerosene. The revision follows new petroleum rates received from the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
Aug 15, 2025
SOCIETY
Medical Education Council approves 1,394 additional seats for health education
Medical Education Council approves 1,394 additional seats fo...
Although medical education in Nepal covers 17 disciplines, the demand for MBBS and nursing remains highest domestically and internationally. Based on data from studies and research, Prime Minister Oli stated that 495 MBBS seats and 440 BSc Nursing seats have been added this year.
Aug 15, 2025