Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Wednesday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at NPR 146.06 and the selling rate at NPR 146.66.The buying rate for one Australian Dollar is set at NPR 102.45 and the selling rate at NPR 102.87, while the buying rate for one Canadian Dollar is set at NPR 106.45 and the selling rate at NPR 106.89.Furthermore, the buying rate for one European Euro is set at NPR 169.20 and the selling rate at NPR 169.90, and the buying rate for one UK Pound...
Baitadi. The viral fever spreading in Mahara village of Purchaundi Municipality-10, Baitadi, has been confirmed as 'Influenza B'. The viral fever was confirmed as the 'Influenza B' virus in tests conducted at the Provincial Public Health Laboratory in Dhangadhi.Following the deaths of two brothers from the viral fever—13-year-old Binod Mahara on Falgun 11 and 10-year-old Bikash Mahara on Falgun 16—a team of health workers was dispatched to Mahara village.According to Binod Kumar Kunwar, the head of the health branch of Purchaundi Municipality, 'Influenza B', a seasonal flu, was confirmed after 'throat swabs' were collected from 10 individuals for testing. Health...
Kathmandu. A new report shows that violence against women remains a serious and widespread problem within the European Union (EU). According to a study published by the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency, approximately one in three women experiences some form of physical or sexual violence during their lifetime. The report warns that gender-based violence is
In light of the evolving situation in the Middle East, various embassies in the Gulf region have actively promoted and coordinated with the portal launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The Nepali Embassy in Riyadh has urged Nepali workers to provide necessary information, announcing the launch of the portal for the registration of Nepali nationals.According to the embassy, the portal has been launched to collect information regarding the status of Nepali citizens and for necessary action purposes. Information concerning Nepalis in Saudi Arabia and Yemen will be collected through this portal prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Similarly, various expatriate...
Kathmandu. The Nepal Police Headquarters has reported that 176 individuals have been arrested nationwide for involvement in anti-election activities.Central Spokesperson for Nepal Police, Deputy Inspector General Abhinarayan Kafle, informed that 176 people were arrested for engaging in anti-election activities, spreading 'misinformation' and 'disinformation,' and setting vehicles on fire.According to him, despite two vehicles being set on fire in Kathmandu overnight, no other serious incidents related to the election have occurred due to tightened and effective security measures. Spokesperson Kafle stated today that police have reached all polling stations and security has been strengthened. He said,
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has stated that necessary arrangements have been made for the regular operation of branches related to banks and financial institutions to facilitate the House of Representatives election.In view of the general election for the House of Representatives scheduled for this coming Falgun 21, the government has declared a three-day public holiday.To prevent any impact on essential financial tasks and services during that period due to the Holi festival and other public holidays, arrangements for revenue submission have been made through the Office of the Financial Comptroller General, in accordance with the Commission's decision and request.Services such...