POLITICS
NC to observe three days of mourning over the demise of party leader Shastri
NC to observe three days of mourning over the demise of part...
Nepali Congress (NC) has announced a three-day mourning over the demise of its former central committee member, former minister and prominent socialist thinker Dhundiraj Shastri.
Jun 18, 2025
Market
Gold price rises by Rs 900 per tola
Gold price rises by Rs 900 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, today the price of gold has been fixed at Rs 195,900. On Tuesday, it was priced at Rs 195,000 per tola.
Jun 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Police, forest officials' collusion suspected in timber smuggling
Police, forest officials' collusion suspected in timber smug...
A forest staff member said the handover process was delayed because forest officials refused to accept the timber without a report mentioning that the official seals on the wood had been broken.
Jun 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Teenage girl and young man found dead in Udayapur
Teenage girl and young man found dead in Udayapur
According to the District Police Office, Udayapur, the bodies of 28-year-old Rabin Rai and 14-year-old Manju Rai were discovered in the village on Wednesday morning.
Jun 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu starts getting 80 million more liters of water daily from Ribarma
Kathmandu starts getting 80 million more liters of water dai...
On Monday, a team including Minister for Drinking Water Pradeep Yadav visited the Ribarma site in Melamchi and conducted a successful test of a newly constructed water tank built to channel water to Kathmandu.
Jun 18, 2025
ECONOMY
ADB to help Nepal mobilize $2.3 billion and additional grants under new strategy
ADB to help Nepal mobilize $2.3 billion and additional grant...
The strategy unveiled on Tuesday focuses on three strategic priorities: private sector–led, employment-intensive, green economic transformation; inclusive and quality human capital development and public services; and environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The strategy looks for...
Jun 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Surge in construction loans to 12.3 percent spark optimism for economic recovery
Surge in construction loans to 12.3 percent spark optimism f...
The records with the NRB shows that the BFIs issued loans worth Rs 25.54 billion as of mid-May this FY, compared to Rs 19.97 billion in the same period of the last FY. BFIs had been reluctant to issue more loans to the sector after they struggled to recover their loans provided to construction busin...
Jun 18, 2025
International
36 nations must take actions to avoid travel ban: US
36 nations must take actions to avoid travel ban: US
It is the latest step by the Trump administration to crack down on those who overstay their visas and tying U.S. entries from certain countries to potential national security risks. Trump has said some countries have “deficient” screening and vetting or have historically refused to take...
Jun 18, 2025
SOCIETY
NC Ward chair allegedly attacks RSP leaders in Syangja
NC Ward chair allegedly attacks RSP leaders in Syangja
According to RSP acting spokesperson Manish Jha, the attack occurred while Ale and Nepal were protesting against excessive exploitation of natural resources in the Andhikhola River and urging authorities to prevent possible environmental disasters in the area.
Jun 18, 2025
ECONOMY
US Dollar and Chinese Yuan surge
US Dollar and Chinese Yuan surge
The value of the US dollar continues to rise, now reaching a selling rate of Rs 138.29, an increase from Rs 138.01 just a day earlier.
Jun 18, 2025