ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar slightly decreases
Forex update: US dollar slightly decreases
According to the NRB, the buying rate of one U.S. dollar has been set at Rs 136.54, and the selling rate at Rs 137.14. On Tuesday, the buying rate of one U.S. dollar was set at 136.92 and the selling rate at 137.52.
Jul 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Rain likely across most parts of country
Rain likely across most parts of country
The (DHM) has stated that the monsoon system is currently active across the country, with the monsoon trough positioned near its average location. As a result, most areas are likely to experience light rainfall today (Wednesday).
Jul 02, 2025
WORLD
Israeli forces kill over 50 in Gaza
Israeli forces kill over 50 in Gaza
Gaza's civil defence agency said 51 people had been killed by Israeli forces on Monday, including 24 in a strike on a rest area on Gaza City's seafront.
Jul 02, 2025
OPINION
How the Recent Middle East Conflict is Shaping the Region’s Future
How the Recent Middle East Conflict is Shaping the Region’s...
The June 2025 conflict between Israel, Iran, and the United States marked a dramatic escalation in decades of hostility, rooted in ideological rivalry and geopolitical maneuvering. Israel's preemptive airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran's unprecedented missile attacks on Israeli cities...
Jul 02, 2025
Editorial
When Parliament is Just a Stamp
When Parliament is Just a Stamp
It must be remembered that Parliament is not a ceremonial institution established to endorse decisions of the Executive. It is the highest policy making body of the nation. It is through Parliament that governments are formed and held accountable, and it is in Parliament that national policy is shap...
Jul 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Conflict victims write to UN rights chief, reject ‘politically-captured’ TJ process
Conflict victims write to UN rights chief, reject ‘political...
Conflict victims in Nepal have written to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, strongly rejecting the current transitional justice (TJ) process and urging the UN body not to support what they describe as a flawed and politically captured mechanism.
Jul 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Teachers’ Federation warns of protest if Education Act not issued by July 7
Teachers’ Federation warns of protest if Education Act not i...
The Nepal Teachers’ Federation (NTF) has warned of fresh protests if the government fails to implement the School Education Act by July 7.
Jul 01, 2025
Social
Nepal’s forest cover expands as agricultural land shrinks amid rural depopulation
Nepal’s forest cover expands as agricultural land shrinks am...
According to a study, Nepal’s agricultural land is shrinking at a rate of 1.75 percent annually.
Jul 01, 2025
ECONOMY
Bikash Hydropower to issue IPO to general public from tomorrow
Bikash Hydropower to issue IPO to general public from tomorr...
The company will issue 2,942,760 shares starting Wednesday. Investors can apply for a minimum of 10 shares and up to a maximum of 10,000 shares.
Jul 01, 2025
ECONOMY
GCF approves Rs 7 billion project to prevent glacial lake outbursts in Nepal
GCF approves Rs 7 billion project to prevent glacial lake ou...
The Government of Nepal, UNDP, and the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) will jointly invest in the project. Moreover, local governments and other relevant departments, agencies, and ministries included in the project area will contribute through parallel financing, acc...
Jul 01, 2025