Author: Onu Akter

Nepal’s official foreign exchange rates for Thursday have been released, showing slight movements in several key international currencies. These rates help set the value of foreign money for both buyers and sellers and are used by banks, exchange counters, and businesses across the country. The exchange rate for the US Dollar has dipped a little. The buying rate for one US Dollar is now NPR 136.47, while the selling rate is NPR 137.07. This small shift could affect import and export prices slightly, as the Dollar plays a major role in global trade. In the European currency market, the Euro…

Nepal’s House of Representatives will hold a meeting today at 11:00 am at the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwor. The meeting is expected to focus on passing major financial and legislative bills. These include the Finance Bill, 2082, and the Bill to Raise National Debt, 2082. Both will be presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel. The Finance Bill outlines how the government plans to raise and spend public money in the coming fiscal year. It covers taxes, budget distribution, and funding plans for public projects. This bill is a key part of the national…

Nepal achieved a key milestone in its diplomatic and economic outreach by actively participating in the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The forum, held from June 18 to 21, provided a global platform for Nepal to present its latest investment goals and economic reforms. According to the Investment Board of Nepal (IBN), the event opened new doors for cooperation between Nepal and several top Russian institutions. The Nepali delegation was led by IBN Chief Executive Officer Sushil Gyewali, who held high-level discussions with Russian organizations such as the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Sberbank, Russian Railways, RusHydro, InterRAO, and…

Nepal has taken a major step forward in building a digital health system by starting to merge fragmented health data with national identity records. Health Minister Mohan Bahadur Paudel confirmed the government’s strong commitment to the plan, which aims to bring together scattered data for better planning and services. Speaking at a recent event, Minister Paudel shared that the government has already made key policy decisions to move this work ahead. One of the main efforts is to link population records directly to national ID cards. This connection will help gather health-related data from all across the country in one…

For generations in Nepal, the arrival of Asar, the monsoon month, meant more than just planting rice. It was also a time for singing. Farmers in muddy fields would sing Asare Geet, a style of folk song that turned the labor of farming into a joyful event. These songs brought rhythm to the hard work and created a bond among the people in the fields. The songs were not just music. They were a tool for easing physical stress and building social unity. Planters, locally called ‘Ropar,’ and ploughmen known as ‘Bause’ often splashed mud at each other while singing.…

Kajol made a heartfelt return to the big screen with her new movie Maa, which had its special premiere in Mumbai on Wednesday night. The event saw close friends and family members coming out in support, including her husband Ajay Devgn and their son Yug. Ajay Devgn arrived solo and smiled for the cameras as he made his way into the venue. Their son Yug posed adorably with his mother, delighting photographers and fans alike. The warm family moments added an emotional touch to the evening. Actor Vatsal Sheth, a longtime friend of the family, was also seen at the…

Nepal Rastra Bank has released the updated foreign exchange rates for Thursday. The new values show minor shifts across major international currencies. The central bank regularly sets these rates to support trade, remittances, and financial planning. Today, the buying rate of the US Dollar has slightly dropped to NPR 137.43, while the selling rate is NPR 138.03. The Euro, one of the major foreign currencies traded in Nepal, is priced at NPR 159.49 for buying and NPR 160.18 for selling. The UK Pound Sterling has a buying rate of NPR 187.00 and a selling rate of NPR 187.82. The Swiss…

Former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has been granted release on bail in connection with a land misappropriation case. The special court announced on Wednesday that he can be freed upon payment of Rs 3.5 million. The case is linked to alleged irregularities involving land dealings with a wellness and Ayurveda organization. The charges were brought forward by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), which filed a corruption case citing misuse of public land. Nepal appeared before the court for his official statement and detention hearing. After reviewing the submitted arguments, a three-member bench made the…

A landslide has blocked a key part of the North-South Koshi Highway, disrupting travel and transport in Sankhuwasabha district. The slide hit the Phyakre River area in Makalu Rural Municipality-5 early Tuesday morning. Deputy Superintendent of Police Daksha Kumar Basnet confirmed the dry landslide struck near the river bridge at around 6:00 a.m. This caused the highway to be completely obstructed. The blockage is affecting the Khandbari-Kimathanka section of the highway. Due to the landslide, vehicles cannot pass this crucial route, which connects several local wards in Makalu Rural Municipality and also limits access to Bhotkhola Rural Municipality nearby. This…

India’s challenges in Test cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir grew worse after a hard-fought five-wicket loss to England in the series opener at Headingley. This defeat marks a troubling chapter in India’s recent red-ball struggles. Shubman Gill faced the tough realities of Test cricket as his tenure as India’s Test captain started with a bitter defeat. England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ style took control in a gripping match that lasted five days. Both teams showed grit and patience, but England’s chase of 371 runs was led by Ben Duckett’s blazing 149 and Joe Root’s calm unbeaten 53, guiding the hosts to…