WORLD
Putin: Ceasefire must lead to lasting peace
Putin: Ceasefire must lead to lasting peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees with the idea of a US-backed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but noted that the details of the accord need to be discussed and that any truce should lead to a long-lasting peace, Al Jazeera reported.
Mar 14, 2025
Market
Forex: US Dollar selling at 139.50, Euro at Rs 151.60
Forex: US Dollar selling at 139.50, Euro at Rs 151.60
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 138.90, while the selling rate is Rs 139.50.
Mar 14, 2025
SOCIETY
Clear weather expected across most parts
Clear weather expected across most parts
Westerly and local winds are partially influencing the country, keeping the weather generally clear with partial to moderate cloud cover in hilly areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Mar 14, 2025
Editorial
A Milestone for Consumer Rights
A Milestone for Consumer Rights
Nepal's first consumer court finally appears to be a reality after years of delay, with consumers being able to seek legal action against unfair business practices starting March 15.
Mar 14, 2025
OPINION
Why Nepal’s Monarchists Are Living in the Past
Why Nepal’s Monarchists Are Living in the Past
To say Nepalese politics is at a crossroads would be an overstatement. A literary writer would say that Nepali politics epitomizes pond water — stagnant and refusing to come out of the hole. If anything, it has been absolutely stable in terms of spreading dissatisfaction among the general publ...
Mar 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt names three-member panel to pick NRB governor
Govt names three-member panel to pick NRB governor
The government has appointed a three-member committee led by Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel to recommend the best three candidates for the position of governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Mar 14, 2025
ECONOMY
NIA setting up judicial bench to expedite solving of insurance claims
NIA setting up judicial bench to expedite solving of insuran...
The Nepal Insurance Authority has moved forward to set up a judicial bench targeting to maintain transparency and to expedite the settlement process of the insurance claims.
Mar 14, 2025
SOCIETY
Sexual misconduct allegations shake Nepal’s leading law school
Sexual misconduct allegations shake Nepal’s leading law scho...
KSL says investigation is underway as its chief faces serious accusations
Mar 13, 2025
SOCIETY
19 students from central jail to participate in SEE this year
19 students from central jail to participate in SEE this yea...
These students are enrolled at Jagannath Secondary School, located within the prison. According to Central Jail authorities, there is one female candidate and 18 male candidates. This year's SEE is scheduled to begin on March 20.
Mar 13, 2025
SOCIETY
55 arrested in Kathmandu for unruly behavior during Holi celebrations
55 arrested in Kathmandu for unruly behavior during Holi cel...
According to SP and spokesperson Apil Raj Bohora of Kathmandu Police Range, the arrests were made from various locations across the city. Among those detained, 52 are men and three are women.
Mar 13, 2025