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

Market mid-rate for November 5, 2026 (Nepal Rastra Bank's own rate was not available today).

Today's headlines

The Kathmandu Post

• Nepali Congress alleges surveillance around Gagan Thapa amid arrest rumours
• Former police chief Karki challenges removal in Supreme Court
• Elon Musk’s business empire braces for Democratic wave as Texas flips blue
• Police summon Congress leader Ajaya Babu Shiwakoti
• Nearly 10 million Nepali children exposed to unhealthy air, UNICEF warns
• Republicans call for Trump to change course after midterm drubbing
• ‘Max Sports Summit 2026’ to bring players, investors and policymakers together
• In Kathmandu, Misri discusses potential agenda for PM Shah’s India visit
• Mothers remain at risk even in tertiary hospitals
• India secures 4,700MW in Nepal, but little progress on projects

The Himalayan Times

• Nepal, India discuss connectivity, trade and energy as foreign secretary talks conclude
• Dr Manoj Kumar KC appointed Nepal Police chief; Dan Bahadur Karki named PM's security adviser

myRepublica

• Lumbini Lions maintain unbeaten run, beat Janakpur Bolts by 16 runs to stay top
• ‘Govt, is there a room vacant?’: Deepa Nepali's protest completes 200 days
• NPL 2026: Lumbini set Janakpur a target of 150 after late onslaught in final two overs
• Indian national @rrested for allegedly organising betting on NPL matches
• Former IGP Karki challenges removal in Supreme Court
• Two killed as truck collides with bike in Siraha
• NASA telescope is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission
• Exemption of company arrears dues extended till mid-January
• Gold price surges by Rs 13,300 per tola in Nepali market
• SEBON rolls out IT policy to shield stock market from cyberattacks

OnlineKhabar

• Firecrackers during Tihar pose risks to children, elderly people and animals
• NPL- Nepal Premier League 2026 Match # 15
• Parliamentary hearings for four Supreme Court nominees on Friday and Saturday
• Gagan Thapa says his hands are clean amid audio controversy over Congress legitimacy dispute
• Truck carrying fish worth over Rs 3.2 million seized
• Stock market falls as turnover drops, 56 companies’ prices rise
• Two arrested for defrauding people with promises of jobs in Azerbaijan and Canada
• LPG companies ready to merge if tax provisions are waived
• Preparations underway to amend 59 Acts before investment summit, says Minister Lamsal
• IGP KC vows no retaliation, zero tolerance for information leaks

Setopati

• Angdembe says government must explain Karki’s removal as IGP
• WIth Kathmandu Climate Week, Nepal’s new generation is ready to lead the charge for climate justice
• Why was Dan Bahadur Karki removed as police chief? Government has no clear answers
• Government, RSP offer conflicting accounts over party’s role in IGP Karki’s removal
• New ordinance empowers Press Council to monitor social media accounts of media outlets

Khabarhub

• Over Rs 18.37 billion deposited in PM’s Relief Fund
• Ousted IGP Karki moves Supreme Court seeking reinstatement
• “Changing Himalayas put mountain communities at greater ;isk”
• China’s religious surveillance reaches hospitals and schools as faith comes under state scrutiny
• 60,570 families in Jhapa apply for land ownership certificates
• Govt extends deadline for companies to update records without penalties
• JD Vance seeks “new right” alliance with disaffected Trump voters ahead of 2028: Report
• Nepali Congress calls informal meeting amid political tensions
• Nepali Congress prepares for final vote count for joint general secretaries and central committee members

On Sajha today

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• Front Desk / Admin Assistant / Medical Office (Jobs, salem, NH)
• Aesthetician (Jobs, East Boston, MA)
• Nanny Needed in Malden – Mon–Wed (Jobs, Malden, MA)
• Now hiring 7 eleven stores (Jobs, Boston, MA)
• 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhouse Basement - Manassas, VA 20109 - $1,450/month (Apartments / House / Business, Manassas, VA)
• Property Related (Jobs, Somerville, MA)

Community events coming up

• Sat, Nov 7: Nepal Festival Sydney 2026 - One Country, Many Stories (Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW)
• Tue, Nov 10: म्ह पुजा Boston (370 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington MA)
• Sat, Nov 14: Thai Night Market - Harvard Square 11/14/2026 (Harvard Square)
• Sun, Nov 15: 🎤 NIMA RUMBA LIVE IN BOSTON! 🎶🔥 (Zomsa Restaurant, 434 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington MA)

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Patro highlights

• 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.
• Dec 24 (Poush 9, 2083 BS): Yomari Punhi - Newar rice-harvest festival on the Mangsir full moon, with sweet yomari dumplings.
• Dec 30 (Poush 15, 2083 BS): Tamu Lhosar - Gurung (Tamu) New Year, observed on Poush 15.