SOCIETY
Food crisis looms large as drought hits Madhesh districts
Food crisis looms large as drought hits Madhesh districts
The data tells a grim story: Sarlahi has managed 56% plantation, Mahottari 35%, Siraha 38%, Dhanusha 35%, and Saptari just 37%. Only Bāra and Parsa districts have reported satisfactory plantation rates, at 80% and 81% respectively.
Jul 27, 2025
WORLD
Protestors take to streets as Trump plays golf in Scotland
Protestors take to streets as Trump plays golf in Scotland
President Donald Trump played golf Saturday at his course on Scotland’s coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American, AP reported.
Jul 27, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex update: Dollar sells at Rs 138.73, pound slides
Forex update: Dollar sells at Rs 138.73, pound slides
The Nepal Rastra Bank has reported slight fluctuations in foreign exchange rates today. The U.S. dollar is being traded at Rs 138.13 for buying and Rs 138.73 for selling.
Jul 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Possibility of windstorm in plains of Madhesh and Lumbini
Possibility of windstorm in plains of Madhesh and Lumbini
The weather today will be mostly cloudy across the country, with a chance of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in some hilly areas and a few locations in the Terai region.
Jul 27, 2025
WORLD
Over 40 pct of Americans face real wage declines: research
Over 40 pct of Americans face real wage declines: research
The report revealed that posted wages in the United States rose by 2.9 percent year-on-year in June 2025, just marginally ahead of the 2.7 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Jul 27, 2025
OPINION
Arresting the Declining Trend of Investment
Arresting the Declining Trend of Investment
The ongoing fourth revolution, since the early 21st century, is powered by a fusion of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and quantum computing.
Jul 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Rain likely in Kathmandu, heavy showers possible in isolated areas
Rain likely in Kathmandu, heavy showers possible in isolated...
Like other parts of the country, Kathmandu is also likely to experience rainfall today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Jul 27, 2025
POLITICS
Chairman Dahal accuses Oli-led govt of sabotaging his reform measures
Chairman Dahal accuses Oli-led govt of sabotaging his reform...
Speaking at a program organized in Kathmandu on Saturday, Dahal clarified his party's stance on the ongoing teachers’ movement, the School Education Bill 2080 BS, and the current political scenario.
Jul 27, 2025
Editorial
Time for Strategic Production and Innovation
Time for Strategic Production and Innovation
Supporting domestic production and making locally produced goods affordable could reduce imports and boost consumption. Nepal’s products are often uncompetitive internationally due to high costs.
Jul 27, 2025
ECONOMY
NEPSE extends bullish trend for a month
NEPSE extends bullish trend for a month
According to the NEPSE, the market index closed at 2,595.75 points on June 26, while it reached 2,982.65 points on Thursday. During the period, the NEPSE index declined only on five days of trading, while it increased on the remaining days.
Jul 27, 2025