Daily News Summary, Dollar Exchange and Patro highlights - November 15, 2026

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 15, 2026.

Today's headlines

The Kathmandu Post

• Dhaulagiri Hospital still waiting for trauma centre a decade after announcement
• US air travel disruptions to persist until late on Sunday, FAA head says
• India’s Nitin Gadkari to attend Nepal Infrastructure Summit as keynote speaker
• UK’s Prince William to be joined by wife Kate for visit to India
• How Ishuta Shrestha found her calling in the fierce imagery of Paubha
• SIPs attracted investors in the past. Current low returns frustrate them
• Lamichhane asks China-bound MPs to keep third countries out of talks
• Opinion | Is Nepali politics forgetting its own history?
• Opinion | AI is coming to Nepal either way. The real question is who’s in charge
• Opinion | Nepal’s psychedelic mushrooms need experts, not hype

The Himalayan Times

• The joy of travelling should not come at the cost of our lives
• PM Shah extends Chhath greetings, reaffirms commitment to religious harmony
• Karnali, Sudurpashchim face risk of rain, snowfall and hail

myRepublica

• Netanyahu urges unity government to confront Iran nuclear threat
• India pollution monitors overwhelmed by toxic smog
• Nepal pitches Budhigandaki hydropower project to UAE investors
• RSP President Lamichhane visits Janaki Temple, other shrines in Madhesh
• Moscow confirms Trump, Xi, Putin meeting in China
• What to know about flights after the US nationwide ground stop
• Govt committed to protecting all religions, cultures: PM Shah
• Chhath festival promotes social harmony and unity: Thapa
• Chhath promotes social harmony: President Paudel
• Nepal wins four medals including first silver at Astronomy Olympiad

OnlineKhabar

• Three police officers leave for Dubai to attend World Police Summit
• 3 arrested with stolen motorcycle in Kathmandu
• US intelligence estimates Iran still has up to 2,500 missiles
• Children born abroad to Nepali mothers with unidentified fathers can now obtain citizenship through self-declaration
• RSP’s own MPs question cost and purpose of leaders’ foreign trips
• Harka Sampang falls for film publicity stunt, demands answers from Gauri Malla and team
• Nepali Congress begins restoring Khulamanch after damage during General Convention
• Man dies after friend sets him on fire by pouring petrol in Dang
• Nepal amends citizenship regulations for fifth time, simplifies duplicate certificate process
• SpaceX’s Starship makes history with first-ever catch by launch tower after spaceflight

Khabarhub

• Finance Minister Wagle returns home after participating in COP-31
• CPN-UML calls Central Committee meeting
• Indian national arrested at TIA with drugs worth Rs 220 million
• 20-member RSP delegation leaves for 10-day China visit
• Replanting and restoration work begins at Kathmandu’s Khula Manch
• PM Shah pledges to protect religious, cultural diversity
• RSP lawmakers leaving for China on CPC invitation today
• Gagan Thapa sole candidate for NC president, Sharma and Paudel file for General Secretary

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Patro highlights

• Today: 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.
• Jan 15, 2027 (Magh 1, 2083 BS): Maghe Sankranti - First day of Magh - ghee, sweet potatoes and til laddu.