SOCIETY

Journalists in Bagmati to get social security, insurance cover

Journalists in Bagmati to get social security, insurance cover

In its budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, the provincial government has allocated Rs 10 million to support the inclusio...

In its budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, the provincial government has allocated Rs 10 million to support the inclusio...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Bitumen shortage stalls Araniko Highway upgrade

Bitumen shortage stalls Araniko Highway upgrade

Although asphalt base paving (DBM) was carried out in March after traffic was restricted at night and operated one way d...

Although asphalt base paving (DBM) was carried out in March after traffic was restricted at night and operated one way d...

Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Forex Updates: USD sells at Rs 151.55, euro at 174.95

Forex Updates: USD sells at Rs 151.55, euro at 174.95

Similarly, the buying rate of one euro stands at Rs 174.95 and the selling rate at Rs 175.65. One UK pound sterling is p...

Similarly, the buying rate of one euro stands at Rs 174.95 and the selling rate at Rs 175.65. One UK pound sterling is p...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

DoFE steps up efforts to fix foreign employment issues

DoFE steps up efforts to fix foreign employment issues

According to the latest update, 29 arrest warrants were issued, while nine were apprehended and presented before the aut...

According to the latest update, 29 arrest warrants were issued, while nine were apprehended and presented before the aut...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

El Niño effect delays Monsoon, raises drought fear

El Niño effect delays Monsoon, raises drought fear

Since the majority of the paddy transplanted in the country is dependent on rainwater due to the lack of good irrigation...

Since the majority of the paddy transplanted in the country is dependent on rainwater due to the lack of good irrigation...

Jun 18, 2026

WORLD

Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner

Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner

Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending thousands of Ghanaians in Canad...

Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending thousands of Ghanaians in Canad...

Jun 18, 2026

Market

inDrive Nepal, DGO launch Ride and Win campaign for World Cup fans

inDrive Nepal, DGO launch Ride and Win campaign for World Cup fans

The campaign, which runs from June 16 to July 18, aims to enhance the World Cup viewing experience by combining everyday...

The campaign, which runs from June 16 to July 18, aims to enhance the World Cup viewing experience by combining everyday...

Jun 18, 2026

WORLD

Surging SpaceX overtakes Amazon, buys Cursor for $60 bn

Surging SpaceX overtakes Amazon, buys Cursor for $60 bn

SpaceX said Tuesday it will acquire artificial intelligence coding startup Cursor for $60 billion as shares of Elon Musk...

SpaceX said Tuesday it will acquire artificial intelligence coding startup Cursor for $60 billion as shares of Elon Musk...

Jun 18, 2026

WORLD

EU chief says 'time for change' on children's social media access

EU chief says 'time for change' on children's social media access

After Australia became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, a move emulated this we...

After Australia became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, a move emulated this we...

Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY

FNCCI urges diplomatic push to ease tea exports to India

FNCCI urges diplomatic push to ease tea exports to India

It called on the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies to engage with the neighboring country to remove the barrie...

It called on the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies to engage with the neighboring country to remove the barrie...

Jun 18, 2026