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
SOCIETY
MoFA issues travel advisory for Nepalis traveling to Middle East
MoFA issues travel advisory for Nepalis traveling to Middle...
The ministry issued this information to Nepali citizens wishing to travel to Israel, Iran or other Middle Eastern countries or for foreign employment from Nepal through a press release on Wednesday. The ministry has requested Nepali citizens who are preparing to travel to Israel and Iran for foreign...
Jun 19, 2025
OPINION
Nepal-China Relations: A Perspective
Nepal-China Relations: A Perspective
In recent years, great power rivalry has resurfaced. The early months of 2025 have accelerated unfolding geopolitical trends causing tremors far and wide with far reaching implications making the world increasingly fragile with growing domestic and economic tensions, rising populist nationalism and...
Jun 19, 2025
SOCIETY
IFJ urges Nepal Government to drop all cases against journalists and media
IFJ urges Nepal Government to drop all cases against journal...
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on the Nepal government to immediately withdraw all legal cases filed against journalists and media outlets.
Jun 19, 2025