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Welcoming his arrival, the US Embassy in Nepal stated that Kapur will engage with government officials, business leaders, and cultural experts to further strengthen the US–Nepal partnership.

Gold prices dropped by Rs 1,300 per tola, bringing the new rate to Rs 299,700 per tola. On Sunday, gold was traded at Rs 301,000 per tola.

According to the PM's Secretariat, vice chancellors of Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Purbanchal University, Pokhara University, Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal Sanskrit University, Far Western University and Mid-West University would attend the meeting.

It is described in various religious texts that the good deeds done on this day including a bath, giving alms or donation, meditation and prayers will never be destroyed. Since barley flour and juice are similar to Amrit (elixir) in the summer of Baishakh, there is a tradition from the Vedic times t...

The buying rate of one US dollar stood at Rs 148.39 and the selling rate at Rs 148.99, unchanged from Sunday. In contrast, the euro weakened slightly. The buying rate for one euro dropped to Rs 174.56, with the selling rate set at Rs 175.26. On the previous day, the buying rate was Rs 175.06 an...

According to the Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather in Koshi Province, hilly and mountainous regions of other provinces would remain generally cloudy today. 

As part of this effort, Thapa held a meeting with former acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka on Sunday evening. The meeting took place at Khadka’s residence in Golfutar.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is considering not including funds under ‘Abanda’ heading, in the budget of the sub-national governments, which is meant for utilizing in cases of unforeseen causes.

The corruption cases against the politicians and officials holding public authorities are on rise mainly in the last five years, with the cases registered by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) surged by an exorbitant number over the period.

The shift to fortnightly payments is expected to provide more regular financial relief and smoother household budgeting.