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 9, 2026.

Today's headlines

The Kathmandu Post

• Nvidia shares fall as probe into CEO Jensen Huang’s ties to alleged Chinese spy raises questions
• Landslides block Prithvi Highway, disrupting Tihar travel
• How many Nepalis are one flood away from poverty?
• From traditional songs to modern celebrations, Tihar is changing with the times and a new generation
• Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress
• Opinion | Can Nepal cook dal bhat on its own electricity?
• Q&A: Before we get high on the cannabis law, let’s measure the plant
• Nepal launches TikTok campaign to promote tourism to global audiences
• Nepal’s game developers seek tax relief, Google access to scale globally
• Nepal’s share market weathers political jitters

myRepublica

• Police raid home of ex-president of Paraguay
• Rasuwa's Hakubesi village at risk from Bhotekoshi erosion, residents seek relocation
• Six inmates who escaped from Dolpa prison arrested
• "Unacceptable, outrageous, ridiculous demands": Marco Rubio says no breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks
• COP31 opens as climate and geopolitical pressures mount
• Karnali to face Pokhara, Chitwan take on Kathmandu in NPL today
• Nepali student wins historic gold medal at International Astronomy Olympiad
• Weather to remain mostly fair across the country
• Six injured as jeep carrying patient plunges off road in Dailekh
• Dry landslide blocks Prithvi Highway in Chitwan

OnlineKhabar

• Wife, lover arrested for allegedly murdering husband to conceal affair
• Industry Minister Sah meets Indian Ambassador Dalela
• Anti-scam centre freezes fraudulent transfers across nine banking layers in 15 minutes
• 3 killed in motorcycle accident in Nuwakot
• Air pollution reaches hazardous levels in Delhi after Diwali fireworks
• Pregnant women should avoid firecrackers to prevent potential long-term health effects
• Natural flower garlands gain popularity as Gulmi restricts artificial alternatives
• 55 arrested in gambling raids across six locations in Surkhet, Rs 1.25 million seized
• 6 members of same family killed in fire in India’s Madhya Pradesh
• 14 killed, more than 30 injured in fire at apartment building in China

Khabarhub

• Two killed, 13 injured in jeep accident in Rukum West
• Two-way traffic resumes on Prithvi Highway after landslide clearance
• Tihar promotes mutual goodwill and prosperity: President Paudel
• Three die in motorcycle accident in Nuwakot
• Dailekh Bolero accident: One dead, five injured
• Disease outbreaks, pesticide use push beekeeping business into crisis
• Cabinet recommends two ordinances to President

On Sajha today

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Community events coming up

• Tue, Nov 10: म्ह पुजा Boston (370 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington MA)
• Sat, Nov 14: Thai Night Market - Harvard Square 11/14/2026 (Harvard Square)

Most discussed this week

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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.