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Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the official foreign exchange rates for Monday. According to the central bank, the buying rate of one US dollar is NPR 141.74, while the selling rate is NPR 142.34. Similarly, the rates for other major currencies are as follows: Euro: Buying NPR 166.44 | Selling NPR 167.14 UK Pound Sterling: Buying NPR 191.06 | Selling NPR 191.87 Swiss Franc: Buying NPR 178.21 | Selling NPR 178.97 Australian Dollar: Buying NPR 93.61 | Selling NPR 94.91 Canadian Dollar: Buying NPR 101.59 | Selling NPR 102.02 Singapore Dollar: Buying NPR 109.97 | Selling NPR 110.44 Japanese…

The public holiday announced for Monday (Ashwin 20) in Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts has been revoked. On Sunday night, the respective District Administration Offices issued separate notices directing all government offices, institutions, and local bodies to resume operations from 10 AM on Monday. Earlier, a two-day public holiday on Ashwin 19 and 20 had been declared to focus on rescue and relief efforts following continuous rainfall. However, with improvements in weather conditions and reduced risk, the administration offices of both districts have decided to cancel the holiday.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused by heavy rainfall in Ilam and other affected areas. On Sunday evening, through social media, she conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished eternal peace for the departed souls. She also expressed high appreciation for all those tirelessly engaged in rescue and relief operations. “The patience and solidarity shown by the Nepali people in facing this disaster is commendable, for which I extend my sincere gratitude. Relief distribution in the affected areas is ongoing,” Prime Minister Karki wrote on social media.

On the day of Ashwin Shukla Trayodashi, the tradition of visiting elders’ homes to receive Dashain Tika and blessings as the offering (Prasad) of Goddess Navadurga continues. After nine days of worship and devotion, the ritual of offering Prasad and receiving blessings from elders begins on Vijaya Dashami following the immersion of the goddess, and it continues until Kojagrat Purnima. Those who could not visit elders on the first day usually do so by the full moon day. In some districts of western Nepal, however, there is a practice of offering Prasad and receiving blessings only on Vijaya Dashami day.…

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the official foreign currency exchange rates for today. According to the central bank: US Dollar (USD): Buy – Rs. 141.74 | Sell – Rs. 142.34 Euro (EUR): Buy – Rs. 166.34 | Sell – Rs. 167.04 UK Pound Sterling (GBP): Buy – Rs. 190.60 | Sell – Rs. 191.41 Swiss Franc (CHF): Buy – Rs. 177.98 | Sell – Rs. 178.73 Australian Dollar (AUD): Buy – Rs. 93.60 | Sell – Rs. 93.99 Canadian Dollar (CAD): Buy – Rs. 101.49 | Sell – Rs. 101.92 Singapore Dollar (SGD): Buy – Rs. 109.94 | Sell…

Continuous rainfall has triggered landslides, blocking the Dharan–Dhankuta road section of the Koshi Highway. According to police, landslides and mudslides occurred last night near Mulghat and Namaste Jharna, completely obstructing vehicular movement along the route. In addition, the Hile–Pakhribas–Leguwa section of the Mid-Hill Highway has also been blocked due to landslide damage. Authorities stated that excavators (JCBs) from the Road Division are currently working to clear debris at the affected sites. The administration has issued a notice prohibiting vehicle movement along these road sections. Police at Bhedetar have already turned back several vehicles traveling from Dharan towards Dhankuta. Travelers have…

Continuous rainfall since Saturday morning has caused the water level of the Saptakoshi River to rise significantly. According to DSP Dambar Bahadur Puri, spokesperson of Saptari District Police Office, the water flow at the Saptakoshi Barrage, located between Saptari and Sunsari districts, has reached 109,360 cusecs per second. With the increase in flow, 15 out of 56 gates of the barrage were opened by tonight. Earlier in the afternoon, the water flow was recorded at 102,035 cusecs. Authorities have warned that due to ongoing heavy rainfall in the Terai-Madhesh and eastern hilly districts, the water level may continue to rise…

Continuous rainfall has caused flooding in the Roshi River, which has swept away the temporary diversion constructed along the BP Highway. With the diversion destroyed, the highway has been completely obstructed, cutting off the federal capital Kathmandu from the eastern Terai and hill districts. According to Umesh Kumar Dhakal, Chief District Officer of Kavrepalanchok, although the BP Highway is fully blocked, no human casualties have been reported in the district so far due to floods, landslides, or heavy rainfall. The flood has severely damaged sections of the road: Buldhunga, Dalabesi (Roshi-11): around 110 meters washed away Piple: around 50 meters…

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that the monsoon is expected to remain active in Nepal for another 30 hours. Based on the analysis of the current monsoon system and its possible spread over the next 36 hours, the department has predicted that the monsoon will remain active in most areas of Bagmati, Gandaki, Madhes, and Koshi provinces. According to the department, the most significant impact of the active monsoon will be seen in Bagmati and Madhes. The department has also urged people living in riverbank areas to move to safer locations.