WORLD
Missing Indian bride arrested for allegedly murdering husband on honeymoon
Missing Indian bride arrested for allegedly murdering husban...
Police in India say a woman, who had gone missing after her husband was found brutally murdered during their honeymoon, is in custody after she surrendered.
Jun 14, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB forms task force for improving banking sector
NRB forms task force for improving banking sector
Nepal Rastra Bank formed a task force, chaired by Dr Rewat Bahadur Karki, to recommend ways to improve and strengthen the banking sector.
Jun 14, 2025
SOCIETY
Rainfall in five provinces
Rainfall in five provinces
Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is currently occurring in some areas of Gandaki Province and a few areas of Bagmati, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim Provinces, as well as in one or two areas of Karnali Province.
Jun 14, 2025
WORLD
Iran launches largest missile attack on Israel
Iran launches largest missile attack on Israel
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has confirmed launching a major missile attack on Israel. According to a statement from the IRGC, the attack targeted "dozens of military facilities, airports, and other sites" in Israel. Iran has named the operation "True Promise 3."
Jun 14, 2025
Market
Value of US Dollar appreciates
Value of US Dollar appreciates
Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar is Rs 137.44, and the selling rate is Rs 138.04. On Friday, the buying rate for one US dollar was Rs 136.67, and the selling rate was Rs 137.27.
Jun 14, 2025
ECONOMY
World Bank unveils six-year partnership framework for Nepal's inclusive growth
World Bank unveils six-year partnership framework for Nepal'...
The World Bank Group on Friday unveiled the “Country Partnership Framework for Nepal (2025-2031)” during a formal event in Kathmandu. The framework lays out the World Bank Group's strategic partnership and collaboration plan for Nepal over the next six years.
Jun 14, 2025
SOCIETY
Unnatural transfers in infrastructure ministry raise eyebrows ahead of major road contract...
Unnatural transfers in infrastructure ministry raise eyebrow...
Senior officials at the ministry have expressed alarm over the abrupt reshuffling of key positions—such as department chiefs and project directors—just ahead of contract signings. The timing of these transfers has raised suspicions of manipulation, commonly referred to as "setting," with...
Jun 14, 2025
SOCIETY
187 TU staff on study leave fail to return
187 TU staff on study leave fail to return
A probe committee has revealed that 187 teachers and staff of Tribhuvan University (TU) went on study leave and have not returned to duty.
Jun 14, 2025
SOCIETY
Indian tourists allowed to bring up to USD 5,000 while visiting Nepal
Indian tourists allowed to bring up to USD 5,000 while visit...
The government has now officially allowed Indian tourists traveling to Nepal via land routes to bring up to USD 5,000 worth of currency in line with the announcement made in the budget speech on March 29.
Jun 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Global IME Bank leads investment in Upper Mewa Khola Hydropower Project
Global IME Bank leads investment in Upper Mewa Khola Hydropo...
The developers of the Upper Mewa Khola Hydropower Project have signed a financial closure agreement under the leadership of Global IME Bank Limited.
Jun 13, 2025