ECONOMY
Gold and silver prices drop sharply, gold price drops by Rs 11,600 per tola
Gold and silver prices drop sharply, gold price drops by Rs...
Gold is being traded at Rs 241,900 per tola today, down by Rs 11,600 from last Monday’s rate of Rs 253,500 per tola before the Tihar holiday.
Oct 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Long holiday sees 90 per cent hotel occupancy in Pokhara
Long holiday sees 90 per cent hotel occupancy in Pokhara
The long Dashain-Tihar holidays, clear mountain view and favorable weather have seen an encouraging buzz in Pokhara's hotels, restaurants and other tourism activities.
Oct 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Mechi Customs reports 33% rise in cardamom exports, tea falls sharply
Mechi Customs reports 33% rise in cardamom exports, tea fall...
According to the office, exports totaled Rs 167.91 million, with 1,072 metric tons shipped during the three-month period, said information officer Ishwar Kumar Humagain. In the same period last year (2081/82), cardamom exports were Rs 107.22 million.
Oct 26, 2025
ECONOMY
12 irrigation contracts scrapped, process underway to cancel 40 road contracts
12 irrigation contracts scrapped, process underway to cancel...
Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Kulman Ghising had instructed subordinate agencies to cancel dormant contracts that were awarded but not executed, leaving projects unfinished. Based on his direction, the termination process was initiated.
Oct 26, 2025
POLITICS
PM Karki finalizes four new ministers, oath ceremony at 2:30 PM
PM Karki finalizes four new ministers, oath ceremony at 2:30...
Khagendra Sunar will take charge of Labor and Employment, Ganpatilal Shrestha Tourism, Bablu Gupta Youth and Sports, and Sudha Gautam Health and Population.
Oct 26, 2025
WORLD
Connolly wins Ireland’s presidential election in landslide
Connolly wins Ireland’s presidential election in landslide
The 68-year-old was officially declared the winner after counting concluded across all 43 constituencies on Saturday evening, said Al Jazeera. In her victory address at Dublin Castle, Connolly pledged to be “a president who listens and speaks when necessary,” expressing hope for “a...
Oct 26, 2025
POLITICS
UML prepares for general convention amid multiple challenges
UML prepares for general convention amid multiple challenges
The party faces multiple challenges. There is uncertainty over whether the existing leadership will continue or a new one will emerge. The party, often accused of weak internal democracy, paved the way for current Chairman KP Sharma Oli to seek another term during the Statute Convention held from Se...
Oct 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Light rain likely in hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki
Light rain likely in hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather will remain mostly clear across most parts of the country this afternoon, with partly cloudy conditions in the hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.
Oct 26, 2025
SOCIETY
‘Government always ready to address legitimate demands and concerns’
‘Government always ready to address legitimate demands and c...
In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs urged all sides to seek lawful solutions to their demands through dialogue and discussion instead of holding sit-ins, rallies, protests, or other agitation programs.
Oct 26, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Media Reckoning
Nepal’s Media Reckoning
Nepal’s fragile democracy now faces a critical test of media accountability, as misinformation, sensationalism, and digital manipulation during the Gen Z uprising exposed the dangers of reckless reporting and eroding public trust. Safeguarding democracy requires ethical journalism, responsible...
Oct 26, 2025