ECONOMY

Annapurna climbing season begins

Annapurna climbing season begins

Summit attempts underway, 27 permits issued

Summit attempts underway, 27 permits issued

Apr 19, 2026

WORLD

Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait

Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait

A UK maritime security agency said Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) fired at a tanker, while security intelligence fir...

A UK maritime security agency said Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) fired at a tanker, while security intelligence fir...

Apr 19, 2026

WORLD

Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz

Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz

"We're talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again -- you know, as they've been doing for years -- and the...

"We're talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again -- you know, as they've been doing for years -- and the...

Apr 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Climate Justice Dialogue held in Khumjung; ‘Gokyo Declaration’ in works

Climate Justice Dialogue held in Khumjung; ‘Gokyo Declaration’ in works

A team of experts advocating for climate justice has reached Khumjung, a Himalayan settlement situated at an altitude of...

A team of experts advocating for climate justice has reached Khumjung, a Himalayan settlement situated at an altitude of...

Apr 19, 2026

ECONOMY

Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 148.99

Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 148.99

As per today’s rates, the US dollar stands at Rs 148.39 for buying and Rs 148.99 for selling. The euro is valued a...

As per today’s rates, the US dollar stands at Rs 148.39 for buying and Rs 148.99 for selling. The euro is valued a...

Apr 19, 2026

WORLD

At least 5 people confirmed killed in Kyiv shooting: Zelensky

At least 5 people confirmed killed in Kyiv shooting: Zelensky

"At present, five people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to the families and loved ones. Ten people are curre...

"At present, five people have been confirmed killed. My condolences to the families and loved ones. Ten people are curre...

Apr 19, 2026

POLITICS

NA Chair Dahal, Turkish Assembly Speaker Numan hold meeting

NA Chair Dahal, Turkish Assembly Speaker Numan hold meeting

Stating that the relations between the two countries should be further strengthened and deepened, NA Chair Dahal mention...

Stating that the relations between the two countries should be further strengthened and deepened, NA Chair Dahal mention...

Apr 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Woman dies after house wall collapses in Siraha

Woman dies after house wall collapses in Siraha

The incident occurred when a wall of a house collapsed on her during a storm on Saturday evening. She died on the spot i...

The incident occurred when a wall of a house collapsed on her during a storm on Saturday evening. She died on the spot i...

Apr 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Study leave abuse drains Rs 2 billion at TU, recovery drive gains pace

Study leave abuse drains Rs 2 billion at TU, recovery drive gains pace

Under existing rules, faculty and staff can take paid study leave for up to five years to pursue higher studies and rese...

Under existing rules, faculty and staff can take paid study leave for up to five years to pursue higher studies and rese...

Apr 19, 2026

SOCIETY

Weather updates: Cloudy hills, chance of rain and clear Tarai

Weather updates: Cloudy hills, chance of rain and clear Tarai

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, this system will bring generally cloudy conditions to the hill...

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, this system will bring generally cloudy conditions to the hill...

Apr 19, 2026