Today's dollar exchange rate, the day's headlines from Nepal, what is new on Sajha and the next dates in the Nepali calendar.

Dollar exchange rate

Nepal Rastra Bank rate for October 4, 2026.

Today's headlines

The Kathmandu Post

• Congress president Thapa’s political report calls for party reset, tougher oversight of government
• Why was Deepak Bhatta moved to Sindhupalchok prison?
• Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s ‘new doctrine’ of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says
• Housing bill proposes cash grants, tougher penalties for building violations

The Himalayan Times

• Japanese encephalitis cases reach 131 in Nepal, 28 deaths reported
• Monsoon withdraws from western Nepal as rain continues in east
• Narayanghat-Butwal highway to get two more monkey canopy bridges

myRepublica

• Four JSP Nepal leaders resign en masse
• World records prove Asian Games were a hit, says top official
• Wagle to meet US Treasury Secretary, World Bank President
• Dr Shekhar Koirala to skip NC General Convention

OnlineKhabar

• Gagan Thapa proposes sweeping political and organisational reforms in NC report
• Two killed in motorcycle accident in Tanahun
• Which political leaders attended the Nepali Congress convention opening?
• 10th National Games preparations stepped up, 21 teams to compete in 32 sports

Setopati

• Govinda Bhattarai to contest for Nepali Congress vice-president

Khabarhub

• Two killed in motorcycle accident in Tanahun
• NC row: Deuba turns down Gagan’s invitation to convention
• Trump says US will decide on Iran, either the “easy way or hard way”
• NC 15th General Convention begins in Kathmandu

On Sajha today

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• PCA personal care assistant (Jobs, Everett, MA)
• 1-bedroom apartment for rent in Shrewsbury, Masssachusetts (Apartments / House / Business, Shrewsbury, MA)
• Basement available for rent (Apartments / House / Business, Gainesville, VA)
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• Basement for Rent (Apartments / House / Business, Centreville, VA)
• Room for rent (Apartments / House / Business, Medford, MA)

Community events coming up

• Sun, Oct 4: Kuma Sagar & the Khwopas (Royale Boston, 279 Tremont Street, Boston MA)
• Sat, Oct 10: Nepal Festival Perth 2026 (Wellington Square, Wellington Street, Perth WA 6004)
• Sat, Oct 10: Grand Dashain Mela 2026 (Nepali Community Center, 369 Chesley Ave, Richmond, CA)
• Sun, Oct 11: DT Fest 2026 - Dashain & Tihar Festival (One Loudoun, 44578 Atwater Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147)
• Sat, Oct 17: Dashain Festival Fulpati (Rave Lounge, Hounslow High Street, London)

Patro highlights

• Oct 11 - Oct 26 (Ashwin 25, 2083 BS): Dashain - Nepal's biggest festival. Ghatasthapana Oct 11 - Fulpati Oct 17 - Maha Asthami Oct 18 - Maha Navami Oct 20 - Vijaya Dashami (tika) Oct 21. Celebrations continue to the full moon.
• Nov 6 - Nov 11 (Kartik 20, 2083 BS): Tihar - The festival of lights. Laxmi Puja on Nov 8 and Bhai Tika on Nov 11.
• Nov 15 (Kartik 29, 2083 BS): Chhath - Sun-worship festival, celebrated at riverbanks and mainly in the Terai.