ECONOMY
Forex update: Dollar sells at Rs 138.73, pound slides
Forex update: Dollar sells at Rs 138.73, pound slides
The Nepal Rastra Bank has reported slight fluctuations in foreign exchange rates today. The U.S. dollar is being traded at Rs 138.13 for buying and Rs 138.73 for selling.
Jul 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Possibility of windstorm in plains of Madhesh and Lumbini
Possibility of windstorm in plains of Madhesh and Lumbini
The weather today will be mostly cloudy across the country, with a chance of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in some hilly areas and a few locations in the Terai region.
Jul 27, 2025
WORLD
Over 40 pct of Americans face real wage declines: research
Over 40 pct of Americans face real wage declines: research
The report revealed that posted wages in the United States rose by 2.9 percent year-on-year in June 2025, just marginally ahead of the 2.7 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Jul 27, 2025
OPINION
Arresting the Declining Trend of Investment
Arresting the Declining Trend of Investment
The ongoing fourth revolution, since the early 21st century, is powered by a fusion of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and quantum computing.
Jul 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Rain likely in Kathmandu, heavy showers possible in isolated areas
Rain likely in Kathmandu, heavy showers possible in isolated...
Like other parts of the country, Kathmandu is also likely to experience rainfall today, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Jul 27, 2025
POLITICS
Chairman Dahal accuses Oli-led govt of sabotaging his reform measures
Chairman Dahal accuses Oli-led govt of sabotaging his reform...
Speaking at a program organized in Kathmandu on Saturday, Dahal clarified his party's stance on the ongoing teachers’ movement, the School Education Bill 2080 BS, and the current political scenario.
Jul 27, 2025
Editorial
Time for Strategic Production and Innovation
Time for Strategic Production and Innovation
Supporting domestic production and making locally produced goods affordable could reduce imports and boost consumption. Nepal’s products are often uncompetitive internationally due to high costs.
Jul 27, 2025
ECONOMY
NEPSE extends bullish trend for a month
NEPSE extends bullish trend for a month
According to the NEPSE, the market index closed at 2,595.75 points on June 26, while it reached 2,982.65 points on Thursday. During the period, the NEPSE index declined only on five days of trading, while it increased on the remaining days.
Jul 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt ramps up water relief measures in drought-hit Madhesh region
Govt ramps up water relief measures in drought-hit Madhesh r...
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak on Saturday held discussions with chiefs and deputy chiefs of local governments and Chief District Officers (CDOs) of Madhesh Province to discuss the water relief measures that the federal government can provide to people.
Jul 27, 2025
WORLD
Gaza today: under debris and in darkness
Gaza today: under debris and in darkness
In 21 months of war in Gaza, the destruction and damage of 70 percent of buildings has buried the Palestinian territory under millions of tonnes of debris and plunged it into darkness, according to data from the UN and NASA analysed by AFP.
Jul 26, 2025