ECONOMY
NTB, UNDP sign $5m deal for "Sustainable Tourism Project"
NTB, UNDP sign $5m deal for "Sustainable Tourism Project"
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the United Nations Development Programme Nepal (UNDP-Nepal) have signed an agreement to launch the "Sustainable Tourism Project (STP)."
Mar 22, 2025
WORLD, SPORTS
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a belove...
George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night. He was 76.
Mar 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Power outage for 9 hours today in various areas of Kathmandu, Lalitpur
Power outage for 9 hours today in various areas of Kathmandu...
Power supply will be disrupted in various areas of Kathmandu and Lalitpur on Saturday.
Mar 22, 2025
POLITICS
Lawmakers demand reports on Bhairahawa, Pokhara airports
Lawmakers demand reports on Bhairahawa, Pokhara airports
Lawmakers have strongly criticized the delay in making public the subcommittee report prepared by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa and Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA).
Mar 22, 2025
WORLD
Turkey's Erdogan says he 'won't give in' amid protests
Turkey's Erdogan says he 'won't give in' amid protests
Turkish riot police on Friday clashed with demonstrators protesting over the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, who is a political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Deutsche Welle reported.
Mar 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Indian embassy celebrates 60th ITEC Day
Indian embassy celebrates 60th ITEC Day
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu organized a ceremony on Friday evening to celebrate the 60th Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day.
Mar 22, 2025
WORLD
Trump administration revoking legal status of 530,000
Trump administration revoking legal status of 530,000
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to revoke the temporary legal status of over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, according to the BBC.
Mar 22, 2025
Market
Rates of US Dollar depreciate slightly
Rates of US Dollar depreciate slightly
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the exchange rates for foreign currencies for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for the US Dollar is Rs 137.26, and the selling rate is Rs 137.86.
Mar 22, 2025
SOCIETY
World Water Day being celebrated today
World Water Day being celebrated today
Nepal is celebrating World Water Day with various programs under the main global theme of 'Glacier Conservation'.
Mar 22, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal defeats Singapore after 43 years; PM Oli congratulates players
Nepal defeats Singapore after 43 years; PM Oli congratulates...
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli congratulated the Nepali football team on their historic victory against Singapore. He posted a picture of the players on social media and extended his best wishes for Nepal's win over Singapore.
Mar 22, 2025