Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the exchange rate for foreign currencies today. According to the central bank, the purchase rate for one US dollar has been set at 150 rupees and 49 paisa, and the selling rate at 151 rupees and 09 paisa.The purchase rate for one Australian dollar is 102 rupees and 27 paisa, and the selling rate is 102 rupees and 68 paisa. The purchase rate for one Canadian dollar is 105 rupees and 54 paisa, and the selling rate is 105 rupees and 96 paisa.The purchase rate for one European Euro is 166 rupees and 43...
Four teams have confirmed their place in the playoffs of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket tournament. This year, Lumbini Lions, Sudurpaschim Royals, Kathmandu Gurkhas, and Chitwan Rhinos have secured their spots in the playoffs.As the league stage matches of the tournament continue, some young Nepali players have garnered special attention with their performances this year. Every edition of the NPL has been providing opportunities for new talents to showcase their abilities in national and international cricket. This time too, some young players have made their presence felt by capitalizing on the opportunities provided. In bowling,...
Kathmandu. The great festival of Chhath, associated with the main faith, devotion, and nature worship of Hindus, is being celebrated with great fanfare today by performing rituals to the Sun God. This festival, celebrated by Hindus in Nepal and India, especially after the Tihar festival, begins on Kartik Shukla Chaturthi and concludes on Saptami by offering Arghya to the rising sun. This festival, which conveys messages of non-violence, altruism, and goodwill, is primarily a great festival of the people of Terai and Madhesh, but in recent times, all Nepalis living in the Himalayan and hilly regions have also started celebrating...
Kathmandu. In the group stage match under the UEFA Nations League, Denmark has achieved a wide 4-1 goal victory over Portugal. In the fifth match of Group 'D' held at the 'Estadio Municipal' stadium in Braga, Denmark, which is in second place with an excellent performance, has stunned Portugal, which is in first place.In the 43rd minute of the game, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg gave Denmark the initial lead by scoring through a penalty. Then, Denmark, which became more aggressive in the second half, saw Rasmus Hojlund score two consecutive goals in the 50th and 57th minutes, while Joachim Andersen added a...
Kathmandu. India and Pakistan will compete for the SAFF Championship football title in Bangladesh. India defeated Bhutan and Pakistan defeated hosts Bangladesh in the semi-finals held on Saturday to secure their place in the final.India reached the final by defeating Bhutan 2-1, while Pakistan stunned Bangladesh 1-0. Pakistan has reached the SAFF Championship final for the first time. This is a historic achievement for Pakistan in the history of the tournament.India, the winner of 2023, has reached the final with the aim of defending its title. India will now compete against Pakistan for the title on Sunday. The final match...
Jhapa. A motorcyclist died in a car collision this evening in Buddhachok of Shivasatakshi Municipality-8. The deceased has been identified as Sahit Gajmer, 21, of Buddhshanti Rural Municipality-3, according to the District Police Office, Jhapa. The car, with registration number Province 3-01-024 Cha 8035, traveling from east to west, collided with the motorcycle, with registration number Me 3 Pa 334, traveling from west to east, on the road at Buddhachok along the East-West Highway. Gajmer, who was seriously injured in the car collision, died during treatment at B&C Hospital in Birtamod. The District Police Office stated that further investigation into...