SOCIETY

Family members thank Minister Dr Rana for initiatives to release Bipin Joshi from Hamas captivity

Family members thank Minister Dr Rana for initiatives to release Bipin Joshi from Hamas captivity

Joshi's mother and sister also urged Minister Dr Rana to continue further initiatives for his freedom.

Joshi's mother and sister also urged Minister Dr Rana to continue further initiatives for his freedom.

Aug 25, 2025

ECONOMY

Nepal Chamber of Commerce holds discussion with Vietnamese VP

Nepal Chamber of Commerce holds discussion with Vietnamese VP

NCC has viewed the meeting as an opportunity to begin a new chapter in trade, investment and economic partnership. 

NCC has viewed the meeting as an opportunity to begin a new chapter in trade, investment and economic partnership. 

Aug 25, 2025

POLITICS

Army Chief Sigdel to leave for Thailand to participate in Chiefs of Defense Conference

Army Chief Sigdel to leave for Thailand to participate in Chiefs of Defense Conference

The event is going to be jointly held by the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the United States Indo-Pacific Command. 

The event is going to be jointly held by the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the United States Indo-Pacific Command. 

Aug 25, 2025

SPORTS

Bangladesh defeats Nepal 3-0 in SAFF U-17 Women's Championship

Bangladesh defeats Nepal 3-0 in SAFF U-17 Women's Championship

With this victory, Bangladesh has climbed to the second spot in the championship by amassing six points from three match...

With this victory, Bangladesh has climbed to the second spot in the championship by amassing six points from three match...

Aug 25, 2025

Market

Forex Update: US dollar holds steady, while other currencies see slight fluctuations

Forex Update: US dollar holds steady, while other currencies see slight fluctuations

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published today’s foreign exchange rates for 22 different currencies.

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published today’s foreign exchange rates for 22 different currencies.

Aug 25, 2025

SOCIETY

Monsoon Watch: Heavy rainfall likely in Karnali and Sudurpaschim

Monsoon Watch: Heavy rainfall likely in Karnali and Sudurpaschim

Meteorologists caution there is a chance of heavy rainfall at one or two locations in the hilly and Terai regions of Kar...

Meteorologists caution there is a chance of heavy rainfall at one or two locations in the hilly and Terai regions of Kar...

Aug 25, 2025

WORLD

Zelensky calls for Putin talks as peace efforts stall

Zelensky calls for Putin talks as peace efforts stall

Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russia, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as Ukrainians marked their independ...

Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russia, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as Ukrainians marked their independ...

Aug 25, 2025

OPINION

Wake Up, Election Commission: Curb the Soaring Cost of Elections

Wake Up, Election Commission: Curb the Soaring Cost of Elections

To achieve fair, clean, and cost-free elections, the Election Commission should advocate for a comprehensive public fina...

To achieve fair, clean, and cost-free elections, the Election Commission should advocate for a comprehensive public fina...

Aug 25, 2025

Business & Economy

BFIs’ private sector lending rises 8.4% in a year, misses NRB target of 12.5%

BFIs’ private sector lending rises 8.4% in a year, misses NRB target of 12.5%

Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) increased private sector lending by 8.4 percent in the last fiscal year, up from...

Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) increased private sector lending by 8.4 percent in the last fiscal year, up from...

Aug 25, 2025

Editorial

Public Land Must Stay Public

Public Land Must Stay Public

Public land must remain public, not as a means of convenience for the privileged few who have encroached on it under var...

Public land must remain public, not as a means of convenience for the privileged few who have encroached on it under var...

Aug 25, 2025