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"Lack of accountability in govt offices sparks fiscal indiscipline"

Nepal, June 29 -- All the government agencies are required to assume their responsibility effectively to reduce the arrear amount that has been growing every year and to maintain the fiscal discipline... Read More


Former President Bhandari announces return to party politics

Nepal, June 28 -- Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has announced that she has returned to party politics by renewing the membership of CPN-UML. Former President Bhandari made the announcement whi... Read More


Iran holds state funeral for top brass slain in Israel war

Nepal, June 28 -- Iran held a state funeral Saturday for some 60 scientists and commanders killed in its war with Israel, after its top diplomat condemned the latest White House tirade against supreme... Read More


Bhattarai slams Lamichhane's arrest as feticide by old parties

Nepal, June 28 -- Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai has expressed solidarity with Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane. He reached the RSP's central office in Banasthali on S... Read More


Patan High Court snuffs out govt's e-cigarette ban attempt

Nepal, June 28 -- The Patan High Court has ordered the government not to impose restrictions on the import and sale of electronic cigarettes, popularly known as 'vapes.' A Division Bench of Justices ... Read More


HoR passes Citizenship Bill: Children of Nepali mothers can now get citizenship in her name

Nepal, June 28 -- In a significant move toward ensuring equality in citizenship rights, the House of Representatives (HoR) on Saturday passed the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill, 2082 BS by ... Read More


Nepal's Farmers Struggle Amid Aid Cuts

Nepal, June 28 -- In the quiet of the morning, Kanta Rajali carefully places two bowls of rice on the stove. She knows they will not be enough to satisfy her family of four. But she has to save two mo... Read More


PM Oli leaves for Spain to attend UN Conference on Financing for Development

Nepal, June 28 -- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli left for Spain on Saturday leading a 21-member Nepali delegation to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development of the United... Read More


Forex updates: Current trading rates for key currencies

Nepal, June 28 -- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has determined the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the NRB, the buying rate of one U.S. dollar is Rs. 136,136.47, and the selling rate is Rs. 1... Read More


Torrential downpours likely in four provinces

Nepal, June 28 -- The country is currently under the influence of monsoon winds. There is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall in some places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lu... Read More