Wednesday, October 7th, 2026

IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high

WASHINGTON: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned of difficult times ahead for the global…

Darbang–Muna–Dhorpatan road: Blacktopping begins in Takam

MYAGDI: Blacktopping has started in Takam of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality–7 under the Darbang–Muna–Dhorpatan Road Project.…

Strait of Hormuz: Why the US and Iran are sailing in very different legal waters

The Strait of Hormuz exists in the eye of the beholder. While everyone agrees that,…

Fuji apple cultivation expands to 52 hectares in Jumla

JUMLA: Fuji apple cultivation has expanded to 52 hectares across the Jumla district, with high-density…

PM Balen Shah named among TIME’s 100 most influential people

KATHMANDU: TIME magazine has included Prime Minister Balendra Shah in its list of the 100…

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of significant business happenings in Nepal,…

Record-breaking climber Shrestha sets sights on sixth Mt Everest ascent

GORKHA: Record-holding climber Purnima Shrestha, who entered the Guinness World Records after summiting Mount Everest…

Mixed weather expected across Nepal today

KATHMANDU: Nepal is experiencing a mix of clear skies and cloud cover today, with chances…

NRB issues today’s foreign currency exchange rates

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the…

US signals hope for Iran deal while tightening economic squeeze

WASHINGTON DC: The Trump administration has voiced confidence about the possibility of striking a deal to…

NOC raises diesel and kerosene prices

KATHMANDU: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has revised fuel prices. According to NOC, prices of diesel…

20-year-old engineer announces intention to contest Birgunj mayoral election

BIRGUNJ: A 20-year-old civil engineer and entrepreneur from Birgunj has expressed his intention to contest…