ECONOMY

Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 153.41

Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 153.41

Nepal Rastra Bank has published the latest foreign exchange rates, with the US dollar slightly declining against the Nep...

Nepal Rastra Bank has published the latest foreign exchange rates, with the US dollar slightly declining against the Nep...

May 24, 2026

WORLD

Israeli strike kills five Gaza police officers: hospital

Israeli strike kills five Gaza police officers: hospital

"Five martyrs, all police officers, and a number of wounded -- one of whom is in critical condition -- arrived following...

"Five martyrs, all police officers, and a number of wounded -- one of whom is in critical condition -- arrived following...

May 24, 2026

SOCIETY

Demolition drive along Firke Khola begins; ultimatum to clear bus park encroachments issued

Demolition drive along Firke Khola begins; ultimatum to clear bus park encroachments issued

According to the metropolitan office, demolition began at Andheri Kuna along the Ward 2–18 border, at Firke Bridge...

According to the metropolitan office, demolition began at Andheri Kuna along the Ward 2–18 border, at Firke Bridge...

May 24, 2026

WORLD

Pakistani army chief's talks with Iran make encouraging progress to promote de-escalation

Pakistani army chief's talks with Iran make encouraging progress to promote de-escalation

Munir has concluded a short but "highly productive" visit to Iran, during which he held high-level meetings with Iranian...

Munir has concluded a short but "highly productive" visit to Iran, during which he held high-level meetings with Iranian...

May 24, 2026

SOCIETY

Flooding displaces four families, damages hydropower plant

Flooding displaces four families, damages hydropower plant

Four families from Yangworak Municipality-1 have been forced to evacuate due to a landslide triggered by continuous rain...

Four families from Yangworak Municipality-1 have been forced to evacuate due to a landslide triggered by continuous rain...

May 24, 2026

POLITICS

Why did trusted ally Pokharel turn away from Chair Oli?

Why did trusted ally Pokharel turn away from Chair Oli?

A striking development came when General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, widely seen as one of Oli’s closest allies, s...

A striking development came when General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, widely seen as one of Oli’s closest allies, s...

May 24, 2026

POLITICS

Former PM Nepal off to Russia, to address Int’l communist meet

Former PM Nepal off to Russia, to address Int’l communist meet

Nepal is scheduled to address the conference on May 25, which will be held in Russia. During the visit, he is also expec...

Nepal is scheduled to address the conference on May 25, which will be held in Russia. During the visit, he is also expec...

May 24, 2026

SOCIETY

Cloudy conditions in hills, heatwave in Terai today

Cloudy conditions in hills, heatwave in Terai today

The department said generally cloudy conditions will prevail in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. Madhes Province a...

The department said generally cloudy conditions will prevail in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. Madhes Province a...

May 24, 2026

POLITICS

Laws must reflect citizens’ needs, reality: Speaker Aryal

Laws must reflect citizens’ needs, reality: Speaker Aryal

Speaking at a programme organised by the Former Parliamentarians’ Forum, Aryal stressed that laws should be shaped...

Speaking at a programme organised by the Former Parliamentarians’ Forum, Aryal stressed that laws should be shaped...

May 24, 2026

POLITICS

UML meeting: Oli to respond to leaders’ concerns today

UML meeting: Oli to respond to leaders’ concerns today

The meeting was carried over after the speaking round could not be completed on Saturday, prompting another session for...

The meeting was carried over after the speaking round could not be completed on Saturday, prompting another session for...

May 24, 2026