Market
Gold price drops by Rs 400 per tola
Gold price drops by Rs 400 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold has been fixed at Rs 195,500 today. On Wednesday, it was priced at Rs 195,900 per tola.
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Highways blocked at six locations, one-way traffic resumes at four sites
Highways blocked at six locations, one-way traffic resumes a...
Six locations across Nepal remain blocked today due to rainfall-induced floods and landslides.
Jun 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Simrik Air to issue IPO at premium price
Simrik Air to issue IPO at premium price
The company will also propose issuing bonus shares to increase its paid-up capital. This decision was made during a board meeting on Tuesday.
Jun 19, 2025
DIASPORA
NRNA ramps up effort for rescue of Nepalis in Israel, set to launch hotline service
NRNA ramps up effort for rescue of Nepalis in Israel, set to...
The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has stepped up efforts to assess the safety of Nepalis in Israel and initiate potential rescue operations in response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
Jun 19, 2025
POLITICS
Balen Shah possibly Nepal’s most popular politician: Former Indian Ambassador Rae
Balen Shah possibly Nepal’s most popular politician: Former...
“Balendra Shah, who is the mayor of Kathmandu, is also a rapper,” Rae said, “As of today, he may be the most popular political leader in Nepal.”
Jun 19, 2025
POLITICS
Meetings of both Houses set to take place today
Meetings of both Houses set to take place today
The meeting of the House of Representatives is scheduled to commence at 11:00 am, and the meeting of the National Assembly will be held at 1:15 pm.
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Narayanghat-Butwal road blocked, use of alternative routes urged
Narayanghat-Butwal road blocked, use of alternative routes u...
According to the Nawalpur District Police Office, the diversion over the Binayi River has been swept away by floods, and the road at Daunne has become slippery, making the highway impassable.
Jun 19, 2025
WORLD
US resumes visa for foreign student with demands for social media account access
US resumes visa for foreign student with demands for social...
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review, the Associated Press reported.
Jun 19, 2025
ECONOMY
US dollar rises, but euro, pound slide
US dollar rises, but euro, pound slide
According to today’s rates, the buying rate for 1 US dollar is Rs 138.07, and the selling rate is Rs 138.67. On Wednesday, the buying rate was Rs 137.69 and the selling rate was Rs 138.29.
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces
Heavy rain likely in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini pr...
In an update issued today, the department said that a few places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces may witness heavy to very heavy rainfall this afternoon.
Jun 19, 2025