KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced the official foreign exchange rates for today, setting the buying rate of one US dollar at Rs. 151.13 and the selling rate at Rs. 151.73. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one euro has been fixed at Rs. 170.16 and the selling rate at Rs. […]

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Nepal to experience partly cloudy weather amid westerly winds

National (Nepal)

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Nepal to experience partly cloudy weather amid westerly winds

KATHMANDU: The influence of westerly winds is expected to bring partly cloudy conditions, with chances of light rain and snowfall in some parts of Nepal today, particularly across the hilly and mountainous regions. According to the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather will remain partly cloudy in the mountainous […]

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“Will Everest Lose Its Snow in the Next 30 Years?”

World News

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“Will Everest Lose Its Snow in the Next 30 Years?”

From shrinking glaciers and disappearing snowfields to increasingly dangerous climbing routes, Everest climber Jangbu Sherpa has witnessed dramatic changes in the Himalayas over the years. Drawing on decades of experience in the mountains, he warns that what we are seeing today may only be the beginning of a much greater crisis. I have witnessed the […]

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Tribhuvan University reclaims 705 ropanis of land in Kathmandu Valley

Education & Youth

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Tribhuvan University reclaims 705 ropanis of land in Kathmandu Valley

KATHMANDU: Tribhuvan University (TU) has reclaimed 705 ropanis of land in the Kathmandu Valley that legally belonged to the university but had long remained under the occupation of various institutions, organisations and individuals. Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel said the university had successfully recovered land through coordinated efforts by the Ministry of Education […]

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Power supply to be ensured during festive season

National (Nepal)

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Power supply to be ensured during festive season

KATHMANDU: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has directed the concerned authorities to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply during the upcoming festive season. He has also instructed the subordinate agencies to prioritise preparatory measures and adopt systematic planning for electricity management during the upcoming dry season. Minister Shrestha urged the Executive […]

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“Nepal Must Turn Climate Commitments into Action”

World News

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“Nepal Must Turn Climate Commitments into Action”

The impacts and risks of climate change are intensifying in Nepal. Recent disasters, particularly the incidents in the Gandaki region and the devastating Bhotekoshi floods, have sent a strong message to the international community that Nepal is among the countries highly vulnerable to climate change. The Prime Minister also highlighted several critical climate-related concerns at […]

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New IGP KC vows impartiality, accountability and reforms

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New IGP KC vows impartiality, accountability and reforms

KATHMANDU: Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Manoj Kumar KC has pledged to make citizens’ safety, security and dignity the top priorities of Nepal Police, stressing that the force must earn public trust through impartiality, professionalism and effective service delivery. Speaking briefly after receiving the IGP rank insignia at the Ministry of Home […]

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Pakistani Ambassador calls on Gandaki Chief Minister, discusses bilateral cooperation

Business & Economy

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Pakistani Ambassador calls on Gandaki Chief Minister, discusses bilateral cooperation

POKHARA: Mohammad Aamir Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey in Pokhara to discuss ways to further strengthen the friendly and cordial relations between Pakistan and Nepal. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation with Gandaki Province, particularly Pokhara, in […]

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133 killed in disaster-related incidents during monsoon season

National (Nepal)

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133 killed in disaster-related incidents during monsoon season

KATHMANDU: A total of 133 people lost their lives in disaster-related incidents across Nepal during this year’s monsoon season, while 14 others remain missing and 227 were injured. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), these figures exclude casualties from the Bhotekoshi floods. NDRRMA Spokesperson Ram KC said that 3,533 families […]

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Three decades on, Nepal revisits a controversial police chief removal

National (Nepal)

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Three decades on, Nepal revisits a controversial police chief removal

KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party-led government’s decision to remove Dan Bahadur Karki as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has brought back memories of a similar controversy in Nepal Police nearly three decades ago. Following Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, government Spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel stated that IGP Dan Bahadur Karki had been […]

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Continuous dry landslides reported in Manaslu region

World News

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Continuous dry landslides reported in Manaslu region

GORKHA: Dry landslides have been occurring continuously in the Manaslu region of northern Gorkha since Tuesday morning, raising concerns among local residents. Kalden Chhewang Lama, chairperson of Ward No. 5 of Chumanubri Rural Municipality, said repeated landslides have been reported in Kyrak, particularly along the route connecting Kyrak to Serang Monastery. According to Lama, a […]

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India ready to assist Nepal in rebuilding Bhotekoshi flood-damaged infrastructure: Misri

Building & Construction

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India ready to assist Nepal in rebuilding Bhotekoshi flood-damaged infrastructure: Misri

KATHMANDU: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has expressed India’s readiness to support Nepal’s reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, which caused extensive damage to infrastructure. During a meeting with a Nepali delegation led by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Misri said India was prepared to consider […]

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