SOCIETY
Leaders’ incompetence fuels student apathy towards FSU elections
Leaders’ incompetence fuels student apathy towards FSU elect...
The latest FSU election offers a striking example. Data shows that voter turnout in major campuses barely reached 23 percent. On March 18, 2025, Tribhuvan University conducted FSU elections across its constituent and affiliated campuses nationwide, but very few students participated.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in parts of four provinces
Heavy rainfall likely in parts of four provinces
There is an influence of westerly and local winds in the western and central regions of the country, while monsoon wind is affecting the Koshi province, according to the division.
Jun 12, 2025
POLITICS
House to meet today amid opposition obstruction
House to meet today amid opposition obstruction
On Wednesday, the House meeting was initially scheduled for 1 PM but began late at 3:15 PM. The session was obstructed shortly after it began, prompting Speaker Devraj Ghimire to adjourn it until today.
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
US dollar, euro, and pound slide
US dollar, euro, and pound slide
According to the latest data, the buying rate for 1 US dollar is Rs. 136.52, while the selling rate stands at Rs. 137.12. On Wednesday, the buying and selling rates were Rs. 136.67 and Rs. 137.27, respectively.
Jun 12, 2025
POLITICS
Letter of credence presented to President Trump
Letter of credence presented to President Trump
Ambassador Regmi presented the letter at a ceremony organized at the President's Office, White House, on Wednesday, the Nepali Mission informed.
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Status of capital market in last 10 months of FY 2024/25
Status of capital market in last 10 months of FY 2024/25
Number of companies listed at NEPSE reached 271 in mid-May 2025. Out of the total listing, 132 are Bank and Financial Institutions (BFIs) and insurance companies, 91 hydropower companies, 23 manufacturing and processing industries, seven hotels, seven investment companies, four trading companies and...
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Declining meat demand pushes live chicken price down to Rs 220 per kg in Kathmandu Valley
Declining meat demand pushes live chicken price down to Rs 2...
The NSCA reduced the price of live broiler chicken by Rs 10 per kg, bringing it down to Rs 220 per kilogram from the previous rate of Rs 230. Traders say consumers can now buy fresh chicken meat starting at Rs 300 per kilogram.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested for swindling Rs 600,000 by posing as police DSP
Two arrested for swindling Rs 600,000 by posing as police DS...
Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding Rs 600,000 by falsely claiming to be a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and promising to settle a legal case.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Mundum trail being developed as a spiritual zone
Mundum trail being developed as a spiritual zone
Previously, the Federal Government had identified the Mundum Trail as one of Nepal’s top 100 tourist destinations.
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal imports 14,500 EVs from China in a decade
Nepal imports 14,500 EVs from China in a decade
According to Rabindra Pyakurel, the information officer at the Rasuwa Customs Office, customs clearance has been completed for 2,570 vehicles, which have already been transported toward Kathmandu.
Jun 12, 2025