SOCIETY
Postpartum woman found dead in Kailali, newborn found alive
Postpartum woman found dead in Kailali, newborn found alive
District Police Office Spokesperson DSP Rajkumar Singh confirmed that an investigation is underway. DSP Ran Bahadur Chand from the Malakheti Area Police Office, who reached the scene, said Nath had recently given birth.
Jun 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Landslide obstructs Kaligandaki corridor
Landslide obstructs Kaligandaki corridor
The landslide has washed away a section of the road in Dablyang after a heavy rain took place since Thursday night.
Jun 20, 2025
POLITICS
PM to address House today
PM to address House today
As per the agenda, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to respond to questions raised by members of parliament. According to the House Regulations (2079), a direct question-and-answer session with the Prime Minister is arranged in the first week of every month.
Jun 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall forecast in Bagmati, several provinces
Heavy rainfall forecast in Bagmati, several provinces
Since last night, several provinces have been experiencing rainfall. In Bardiya district, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been recorded at monitoring stations in Daulatpur, Bargadahi, Rambhapur, Rani Jarwa, and Kumra. Similarly, Gorkha, Lamjung, Kaski, Parbat, Palpa, and Baglung districts of Gandak...
Jun 20, 2025
ECONOMY
US dollar, pound sterling go up
US dollar, pound sterling go up
The value of the US dollar has continued its upward trend in Nepal’s foreign exchange market. Today, the buying rate of 1 USD stands at Rs 138.46, while the selling rate has reached Rs 139.06.
Jun 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Passenger bus swept away by flash flood in Binayikhola, all 38 onboard rescued
Passenger bus swept away by flash flood in Binayikhola, all...
Police Inspector of Area Police Office, Dumkibas, Rajan Timilsena, said the bus (Bhe 1 Kha 4085) heading to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu was swept off the river last night.
Jun 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Gwarko Overpass opens today after four-year wait
Gwarko Overpass opens today after four-year wait
This is Nepal’s first-ever overpass. Previously, only underpasses, such as the one in Kalanki, were built within the Ring Road.
Jun 20, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Bright Future, Dimmed by One Dumb Policy
Nepal’s Bright Future, Dimmed by One Dumb Policy
Hydropower gave us light. This budget brings the blackout.
Jun 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Visit Visa Racket: CIAA traces 48 calls between Joint Secy Bhattarai and Home Ministry off...
Visit Visa Racket: CIAA traces 48 calls between Joint Secy B...
It has been observed that Ganesh Datt Ojha, an official working in the Administration Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs and closely associated with a member of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak’s secretariat, had such contact with Bhattarai, the then Chief of the Immigration Office at Tribhuv...
Jun 20, 2025
Editorial
Time for Nepal to Accelerate MCC Work
Time for Nepal to Accelerate MCC Work
Now that operations are permitted, the program must move forward more quickly. The infrastructure it supports can shape Nepal's economic future, and any delays would only hinder opportunities for growth, regional trade, and industrial development.
Jun 20, 2025