ECONOMY

Forex update: Dollar, Pound rise as Euro falls

Forex update: Dollar, Pound rise as Euro falls

The buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 150.28, while the selling rate stands at Rs 150.88. On Thursday, t...

The buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 150.28, while the selling rate stands at Rs 150.88. On Thursday, t...

Apr 24, 2026

WORLD

Trump threatens Britain with "big tariffs" over tech tax

Trump threatens Britain with "big tariffs" over tech tax

In an interview with the newspaper, Trump viewed the tax as unfairly targeting major U.S. technology companies such as A...

In an interview with the newspaper, Trump viewed the tax as unfairly targeting major U.S. technology companies such as A...

Apr 24, 2026

POLITICS

NC General Secretary Paudel questions abrupt end of Parliament session

NC General Secretary Paudel questions abrupt end of Parliament session

Taking to social media on Friday, Paudel said the move has sparked significant questions. He argued that the decision ha...

Taking to social media on Friday, Paudel said the move has sparked significant questions. He argued that the decision ha...

Apr 24, 2026

WORLD

India criticizes 'poor taste' Trump post against immigrants

India criticizes 'poor taste' Trump post against immigrants

The comments come ahead of a planned visit next month to India by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who would seek to t...

The comments come ahead of a planned visit next month to India by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who would seek to t...

Apr 24, 2026

SOCIETY

World marks Int'l Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace today

World marks Int'l Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace today

According to the UN, multilateralism is part of the United Nations' DNA. The Charter does not simply define the structur...

According to the UN, multilateralism is part of the United Nations' DNA. The Charter does not simply define the structur...

Apr 24, 2026

SOCIETY

20th Loktantra Day being observed today

20th Loktantra Day being observed today

The Loktantra Diwas has been observed in commemoration of the historic event when the direct rule and autocratic regime...

The Loktantra Diwas has been observed in commemoration of the historic event when the direct rule and autocratic regime...

Apr 24, 2026

SOCIETY

Weather today: Heat wave conditions likely in Terai belt of Lumbini, Sudurpaschim provinces

Weather today: Heat wave conditions likely in Terai belt of Lumbini, Sudurpaschim provinces

Nepal is under the partial influence of westerly winds and local winds at present and as a result, the Himalayan region...

Nepal is under the partial influence of westerly winds and local winds at present and as a result, the Himalayan region...

Apr 24, 2026

SOCIETY

Alarming levels of violence against pregnant and postpartum women in Nepal: 38% face abuse

Alarming levels of violence against pregnant and postpartum women in Nepal: 38% face abuse

According to a recent study published by the Forum for Women, Law and Development, nearly 38 percent of women have faced...

According to a recent study published by the Forum for Women, Law and Development, nearly 38 percent of women have faced...

Apr 24, 2026

POLITICS

Broken System, Rising Youth: How Nepal Rewrote Its Politics

Broken System, Rising Youth: How Nepal Rewrote Its Politics

Nepal’s post-2006 political order, marked by instability and elite dominance, was ultimately upended by a youth-le...

Nepal’s post-2006 political order, marked by instability and elite dominance, was ultimately upended by a youth-le...

Apr 24, 2026

ECONOMY

Liberalisation and Its Limits: Nepal’s Economic Crossroads

Liberalisation and Its Limits: Nepal’s Economic Crossroads

Nepal’s liberalisation has delivered significant gains, but structural weaknesses, governance gaps and uneven dist...

Nepal’s liberalisation has delivered significant gains, but structural weaknesses, governance gaps and uneven dist...

Apr 24, 2026