59+ min ago  (221+ words) BANKE: In a bid to promote Tharu cuisine, an indigenous food festival is being organized for the first time in Nepalgunj City. The Tharu Food Festival will be held for three days, beginning April 30, according to General Manager of Soaltee…...

4+ hour, 59+ min ago  (207+ words) KATHMANDU: Nepal is bracing for rough weather from this evening, as forecasts point to powerful winds, lightning, and rain affecting multiple provinces. According to meteorologist Sanjeev Adhikari, areas likely to be affected include Dadeldhura and Doti in Sudurpaschim Province; Bardiya,…...

4+ hour, 29+ min ago  (388+ words) KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for Wednesday. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar is Rs 150. 97, while the selling rate is Rs 151. 57. The euro is being traded at Rs…...

3+ hour, 23+ min ago  (210+ words) KATHMANDU: The eastern part of Nepal has been affected by a low-pressure system along with westerly and local winds. At present, the weather remains partly cloudy in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. The Weather Forecasting Division has predicted heavy…...

16+ hour, 25+ min ago  (277+ words) KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has expressed strong objection to the government's decision to introduce laws through ordinances while Parliament remains suspended. The party termed the move a violation of democratic values, parliamentary norms and constitutional procedures, accusing the executive of…...

23+ hour, 30+ min ago  (141+ words) Gold ornaments displayed at a shop in New Road. KATHMANDU: Prices of gold and silver declined in Nepal on Tuesday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers" Association. The price of gold fell by Rs 3, 000 per tola,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (337+ words) KATHMANDU: Asim Shah, coordinator of the task force formed to prepare a discussion paper on constitutional amendment, has said that concerns about the government pursuing unilateral changes to the constitution are unfounded. Speaking at a consultation meeting with constitutional and…...

20+ hour, 30+ min ago  (273+ words) KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has ordered authorities to produce former president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Shekhar Golchha within 24 hours. The order was issued on Tuesday in response to a habeas corpus petition filed…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (197+ words) The government had earlier issued a directive instructing private (institutional) schools to refund admission and other fees collected unlawfully. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology had also requested all concerned local governments to initiate legal action to ensure the…...

21+ hour, 55+ min ago  (247+ words) KATHMANDU: Imports of electric vehicles (EVs) through the Birgunj customs point have surged significantly in the first nine months of the current fiscal year. According to the Birgunj Customs Office, EV imports worth Rs 2. 98 billion were recorded during the period....