WORLD
WHO says all Covid-19 origin theories still open, after inconclusive study
WHO says all Covid-19 origin theories still open, after inco...
The global catastrophe killed an estimated 20 million people, according to the WHO, while shredding economies, crippling health systems and turning people's lives upside-down.
Jun 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Mahakali River swells, four-wheelers banned from Sharada Barrage
Mahakali River swells, four-wheelers banned from Sharada Bar...
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sagar Bohara, spokesperson for the District Police Office, the flow in the river reached 115,000 cusecs, surpassing the 100,000 cusec threshold that triggers vehicular restrictions at the barrage.
Jun 29, 2025
ECONOMY
‘Long Traffic Jam’ at Sisnekhola-Nagdhunga Road is history now
‘Long Traffic Jam’ at Sisnekhola-Nagdhunga Road is history n...
Once operational, the tunnel will eliminate the need for vehicles entering or leaving Kathmandu to endure hours-long traffic jams at Thankot/Nagdhunga. Vehicles using the tunnel will complete the stretch within half an hour.
Jun 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Rice imports up Rs 11 billion this year despite national push for self-sufficiency
Rice imports up Rs 11 billion this year despite national pus...
The stagnation in domestic rice production is attributed to various factors including fallow arable land, lack of improved seed varieties, inadequate chemical fertilizers and limited irrigation infrastructure.
Jun 29, 2025
SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
President Paudel participates in rice planting on National Paddy Day (Photos)
President Paudel participates in rice planting on National P...
Highlighting the importance of honoring all forms of labor, including farming, the President said his participation was a symbolic gesture to encourage paddy cultivation and uphold the dignity of agricultural work. He also stressed the need to recognize and respect farmers as the backbone of the eco...
Jun 29, 2025
SOCIETY
President extends best wishes on National Paddy Day
President extends best wishes on National Paddy Day
In his message of best wishes on the occasion of the National Paddy Day today, President Paudel called for expanding food technology associated to paddy noting it was a matter of concern for gradual increment in the import of paddy and rice every year.
Jun 29, 2025
International
Tens of thousands participate in Budapest Pride defying Obran
Tens of thousands participate in Budapest Pride defying Obra...
Between 100,000 and 200,000 mostly young people danced and sang their way from Pest to Buda. A distance that usually takes only 20 minutes on foot stretched to three hours. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ban, many Budapest Pride participants told me, spurred them to attend an event they usu...
Jun 29, 2025
POLITICS
Controversial Civil Service Bill with ‘cooling period’ clause set for House approval today
Controversial Civil Service Bill with ‘cooling period’ claus...
The bill was originally listed for endorsement on June 17 but was held back at the last moment due to internal disagreements.
Jun 29, 2025
WORLD
Iran says no plan for new US nuclear talks, plays down impact of strikes
Iran says no plan for new US nuclear talks, plays down impac...
The most serious conflict yet between Israel and Iran derailed nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, but President Donald Trump said Washington would hold discussions with Tehran next week, with his special envoy Steve Witkoff expressing hope "for a comprehensive peace agreement".
Jun 29, 2025
ECONOMY
US dollar selling at Rs 137.07, yuan at Rs 19.11
US dollar selling at Rs 137.07, yuan at Rs 19.11
The Nepal Rastra Bank on Sunday published the latest foreign currency exchange rates, with the US dollar trading at Rs 137.07 for selling and Rs 136.47 for buying.
Jun 29, 2025