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 November 6, 2026.

Today's headlines

The Kathmandu Post

• Supreme Court registers petition challenging removal of Nepal Police chief
• Passengers to get live view of baggage handling at Kathmandu airport
• Naresh Bhatt says he dismembered wife’s body after finding her dead
• Democrats’ election win spooks AI investors, hammering stocks
• Not a good farewell match for Andre Russell
• Nepal’s remaining Bhutanese refugees seek legal recognition
• As arrest rumours swirl, Congress sees plot to silence Thapa
• Supreme Court to decide on ousted IG Karki’s writ petition today
• Reconstruction aid, strategic ties, pending disputes on PM’s India visit agenda
• Beyond sushi and sukiyaki, a taste of Japanese culture in Kathmandu

The Himalayan Times

• As towns modernise, Dhankuta's weekly markets remain vital to rural trade
• TU says more than 700 ropanis of land returned to university control
• Nearly 200,000 questionable student records trigger education ministry investigation
• 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Humla

myRepublica

• Hearing on former IGP Karki’s writ petition scheduled for Nov 16
• South Korean envoy calls on President Paudel
• Speaker Aryal meets President paudel, discusses parliamentary session and upcoming IPU conference
• Tihar sweet sales pick up amid concerns over quality, adulteration
• 13 complaints received against proposed SC Justices
• UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara enters liquidation phase after mandate expires
• Iranians celebrate setback for Trump in US election, and other Mideast news
• Gold price drops by Rs 5,900 in Nepali market
• SC to decide fate of Karki’s petition today
• Ministry probes suspected fraud in 200,000 student entries

OnlineKhabar

• Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal to lead Nepal’s delegation to COP31 in Türkiye
• RSP chief takes a dig at cadres eyeing top posts over ward positions
• Japan demands return of assets seized by Russia
• Padma Aryal raises four questions on judicial reforms with proposed Supreme Court justice Bagchand
• 16 shortlisted for Nepal Tourism Board CEO
• Hearing set for November 16 in Karki’s writ petition
• COP31 faces tough test as climate threats mount
• Health ministry approves standard for managing high-altitude mountain sickness
• Supreme Court registers Dan Bahadur Karki’s writ petition challenging his removal as IGP
• The Binance hack exploited familiar weaknesses – all organisations should learn from it

Setopati

• 'My hands are clean': Gagan Thapa responds to audio controversy (With video)
• PM Shah reviews security situation, directs enhanced coordination among security agencies
• People flock to Mint Division as NRB begins gold and silver coin sales for Tihar (Pictures)

Khabarhub

• Flood protection plan must be based on technical study: Rabi Lamichhane
• SC registers Dan Bahadur Karki’s petition challenging removal as IGP
• Gold and silver prices decline in domestic market
• Live feed service launched at Tribhuvan International Airport
• Kathmandu Valley air pollution worsens as dry season begins
• Rabi dismisses speculation of rift between party and govt
• US Charge d’Affaires Bouldin meets Foreign Minister Khanal, discusses bilateral issues
• Cabinet recommends two ordinances to President
• PM Balen leaving for New York to attend UN General Assembly

On Sajha today

New in Classifieds

• Store Clerk (Jobs, Allston, MA)
• 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)

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

• Now until Nov 11: 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.