Author: Onu Akter

Nepal Rastra Bank has published the official foreign exchange rates for Wednesday. These rates are used for currency exchange by banks, businesses, and individuals across the country. The central bank updates these numbers daily based on global currency trends. According to today’s announcement, the buying rate of one US dollar is NPR 137.69, while the selling rate is NPR 138.29. The Euro is trading at NPR 159.29 for buying and NPR 159.99 for selling. One British Pound Sterling is being bought at NPR 186.75 and sold at NPR 187.56. For the Swiss Franc, the buying rate is NPR 169.46 and…

The Nepali Congress has called an emergency meeting of its Central Working Committee this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:30 AM at the party’s central office in Sanepa. This session was initially planned for June 29 but has been moved forward due to urgent developments. According to Krishna Prasad Paudel, the party’s Chief Secretary, the meeting will be attended by office bearers, central committee members, and other invited participants. All concerned members have been officially informed to be present at the Sanepa office at the scheduled time. The sudden change in the meeting schedule follows the passing of former…

Renowned mountaineer Um Hong-gil has gone beyond climbing mountains. He has built 22 schools in remote areas of Nepal, bringing hope and education to children in the Himalayas. On a recent episode of a talk show, Um shared how his mission shifted from reaching peaks to helping young lives at the mountain’s base. He is known worldwide as the first person to climb all 16 of the world’s highest peaks. But after that achievement, he found a new calling—education for children in Nepal. He explained that he kept seeing the faces of children when he looked at the mountains. This…

A new destination near Kathmandu is capturing the attention of adventure lovers. Forest Adventure Nepal, located in Panchamane, Tarakeshwar Municipality-3, is growing into a favorite weekend escape. Just 10 kilometers from the Ring Road along the Kakani Highway, it offers fun, nature, and excitement in one place. The site opened around eight months ago and is already becoming popular. Activities like ziplining, rock climbing, bungee jumping, and a unique roller coaster attract both local and foreign visitors. With fresh air, green forests, and thrilling games, it’s ideal for people looking to relax and enjoy nature without going far from the…

The Patan High Court in Nepal has issued a temporary protection order for journalist Dil Bhusan Pathak. This ruling stops authorities from arresting him after he reported possible financial links between Jaibir Deuba, the son of Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, and a new luxury hotel in Kathmandu. The case began when Pathak made claims on his YouTube program suggesting that Jaibir Deuba had purchased a five-star property through questionable financial methods. Following the report, Deuba filed a complaint that led to an arrest warrant against Pathak. But the high court stepped in before police could act on the warrant.…

At the Winooski Senior Center in Vermont, colorful strips of fabric lined the walls—each one telling a story. These were the creations of women, many of them Nepali refugees, who took part in a backstrap weaving project that brought culture, memory, and community to life. One of the participants, 66-year-old Sita Luitel, gently touched her woven cloth with a smile. Her daughter translated as Sita spoke about how the project made her happy. Though back problems may stop her from weaving more, it reminded her of her past. Her daughter Hari Luitel, 25, remembered how women in Nepali refugee camps…

Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has called for accessible, safe, and reliable transportation services for all citizens. Speaking at an event held at the Nepali Congress Central Office, Deuba highlighted the urgent need to improve road safety and service quality across Nepal’s transportation sector. Deuba was addressing a program organized by the Nepal Democratic Transport Entrepreneurs Organization on Sunday. He stressed that transport entrepreneurs have a shared duty to ensure dependable transport for the public, while also protecting their own business interests. He acknowledged the many challenges in running transport services in Nepal, especially due…

Fans are watching closely as the Netherlands takes on Nepal in a key match of the Twenty20 Tri-Series in Scotland 2025. The series brings top-level action in one of cricket’s most exciting formats. Both teams are aiming to make their mark in this international tournament. The T20 format is the shortest official version of cricket. It has become popular all over the world for its fast pace and thrilling finishes. Each team has only 20 overs, so players must score quickly and think fast. It’s a format where momentum can shift in just one over. Nepal has been making progress…

Nepal has started exporting 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh using India’s power grid. This marks the first-ever three-nation power deal in South Asia. It is a major step toward regional energy trade and cooperation. The electricity is sent through the 400-kV Muzaffarpur-Baharampur-Bheramara transmission line, which connects Nepal to Bangladesh via India. Nepal’s Energy Minister Dipak Khadka confirmed the export and said it shows the country’s entry into the global power market. He also noted that Nepal is now exporting 80MW of power to India’s Bihar state. According to Khadka, Nepal has surplus energy and aims to help ensure energy…

Former Indian diplomat Shyam Saran calls for an end to suspicion about India’s role in Nepal, stressing the importance of trust and mutual respect in India–Nepal diplomatic relations. Shyam Saran, former Indian Foreign Secretary and Ambassador to Nepal, has played a key role in shaping India–Nepal diplomatic relations over the past 25 years. In a recent visit to Kathmandu, he shared his views on peace, politics, and the way forward for both nations. Saran served as India’s Ambassador to Nepal from 2002 to 2004. He later helped support the 12-point agreement between Nepal’s political parties and Maoists, which led to…