ECONOMY
US dollar dips, euro and pound rise
US dollar dips, euro and pound rise
The exchange rate for the US dollar dropped slightly today, with the selling rate set at Rs 138.01, down from Rs 138.04 on the previous day.
Jun 17, 2025
WORLD
Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai diverted to Kolkata after engine trouble
Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai diverted to Ko...
Flight AI180, operated by a Boeing 777-200LR, landed at Kolkata airport at 12:45 AM as scheduled, with plans to depart for Mumbai at 2:00 AM. However, a technical fault in the left engine led to a delay, and by 5:20 AM, the captain instructed passengers to disembark, citing safety concerns.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
House to meet today to endorse Civil Service Bill
House to meet today to endorse Civil Service Bill
Federal Affairs and General Administration Minister Rajkumar Gupta will submit a proposal to 'Discuss the Federal Civil Service Bill, 2082, along with the report of the State Administration and Good Governance Committee.'
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rain predicted in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki areas
Heavy rain predicted in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki areas
It will be partly to generally cloudy throughout the country this afternoon. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at some places in all provinces. There is also a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at one or two places in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provin...
Jun 17, 2025
Interview
My Mission is to Save Hearts, Not Just Treat Them: Dr Om Murti Anil
My Mission is to Save Hearts, Not Just Treat Them: Dr Om Mur...
In a world often dominated by costly medical interventions, Dr. Om Murti Anil, a renowned clinical cardiologist and digital health pioneer from Nepal, is charting a new course for heart health. His unique focus on cost-effective prevention strategies is not only transforming lives across Nepal but a...
Jun 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Finance Minister Paudel firm on ‘Take and Pay’ provision
Finance Minister Paudel firm on ‘Take and Pay’ provision
Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said the government will not revise the ‘take and pay’ provision included in the new budget despite widespread criticisms from various stakeholders.
Jun 17, 2025
Editorial
End the Bombs, Begin the Talks
End the Bombs, Begin the Talks
While reactions follow actions, it is important to remember that when powerful nations head toward war, the fallout affects the entire interconnected world.
Jun 17, 2025
ECONOMY
53 local units miss budget deadline even after 11 months
53 local units miss budget deadline even after 11 months
A total of 53 local governments have failed to announce their financial plans for FY 2024/25 as the current fiscal year is about to end.
Jun 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Provinces unveil Rs 287 billion budget with focus on farms, firms and roads
Provinces unveil Rs 287 billion budget with focus on farms,...
The amount earmarked for the fiscal year 2025/26 is Rs 8.59 billion more compared to the total budget for the current FY. While Gandaki and Lumbini provinces have reduced their budget size, the remaining five have increased their earmarked expenses for the upcoming fiscal year.
Jun 17, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal slip against Netherlands in nail-biting third super over
Nepal slip against Netherlands in nail-biting third super ov...
The Nepali National Men’s Cricket team were beaten in a historic third super over by the Netherlands in the second match of the Tri-Nation T20 tournament held at Titwood, Glasgow.
Jun 17, 2025