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Very heavy rainfall likely in three provinces today

Nepal, July 20 -- The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that the monsoon is currently active across the country. The monsoon trough is situated north of its average position over west... Read More


Couple missing after landslide buries house in Parbat

Nepal, July 20 -- An elderly couple has gone missing after a landslide buried their house in Langdi, Deurali of Modi Rural Municipality-3 this morning. Chhabilal Bishwakarma, 76, and his wife Bishnu... Read More


Five parliamentary committees convening today

Nepal, July 20 -- Five different committees of the Federal Parliament are meeting today. As per the scheduled agenda, the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee, the Women and Social Affairs Committe... Read More


Journalist Rabindra Prajapati found dead in Rautahat residence

Nepal, July 20 -- Rabindra Prajapati, a journalist based in Rautahat, was found dead in his room on Saturday night in what police have confirmed as a case of suicide. The 28-year-old journalist, a re... Read More


Forex update: USD, Euro, Pound strengthen

Nepal, July 20 -- The US dollar is being bought at Rs 137.54 and sold at Rs 138.14 today, reflecting a slight increase from Friday's rate. The euro has also strengthened, with the buying rate at Rs ... Read More


Dispute over purchase of 6.4 million e-passports reaches Supreme Court

Nepal, July 20 -- The controversy surrounding the procurement of 6.4 million electronic passports (e-passports) by the Department of Passports has reached the Supreme Court. The dispute arose after th... Read More


On the Economics of Population Growth

Nepal, July 20 -- Some concern has been apparent regarding Nepal's declining population growth rate. Is it the beginning of the end to Nepal's dreams of prosperity and high economic growth? A large nu... Read More


Israel says it "deeply regrets" Gaza church strike, vows investigation

Nepal, July 18 -- Israel has expressed regret after a shell mistakenly struck the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, the only Catholic church in the region and said it is investigating the incident, acc... Read More


Teachers give govt August 6 ultimatum on Education Bill

Nepal, July 18 -- The Nepal Teachers' Federation (NTF) has given the government an ultimatum to pass the School Education Bill by August 6. Holding a press conference on Friday, NTF warned that if the... Read More


Govt's income-expenditure: Budget spending hits Rs 1.523 trillion, revenue collection Rs 1.219 trillion

Nepal, July 18 -- Government income and expenditure both remained weak in the last Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25, according to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO). Compared to annual targets, t... Read More