Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated E-cigarettes (vapes) worth Rs 22.4 million have been seized at the Korala border. E-cigarettes (vapes) worth Rs 22.4 million have been seized at the Korala border. Business 2 h ago
Hyatt Place Butwal enters market as city's first international five-star hotel Hyatt Place Butwal enters market as city's first international five-star hotel Hyatt Place Butwal has officially entered the hospitality market, becoming the first internationally branded five-star hotel in Butwal and marking a significant milestone in Western Nepal’s tourism and business landscape. Hyatt Place Butwal has officially entered the hospitality market, becoming the first internationally branded five-star hotel in Butwal and marking a significant milestone in Western Nepal’s tourism and business landscape. Business 5 h ago
Yak & Yeti celebrates Nepal's culinary legacy with cookout challenge Yak & Yeti celebrates Nepal's culinary legacy with cookout challenge Hotel Yak & Yeti, in collaboration with Tasneem’s Kitchen, recently hosted the Legacy Cookout Challenge at the Lal Durbar Convention Centre’s Crystal Palace Courtyard, celebrating Nepal’s culinary heritage through live demonstrations and interactive cooking. Hotel Yak & Yeti, in collaboration with Tasneem’s Kitchen, recently hosted the Legacy Cookout Challenge at the Lal Durbar Convention Centre’s Crystal Palace Courtyard, celebrating Nepal’s culinary heritage through live demonstrations and interactive cooking. Business 5 h ago
Hyundai Nepal reaffirms customer-first focus as it enters 2026 Hyundai Nepal reaffirms customer-first focus as it enters 2026 Hyundai Nepal has entered 2026 with a renewed focus on customer confidence, advanced technology and long-term mobility solutions, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most trusted automobile brands. Hyundai Nepal has entered 2026 with a renewed focus on customer confidence, advanced technology and long-term mobility solutions, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most trusted automobile brands. Business 5 h ago
Gold hits new record at Rs 276,500 per tola; silver also scales historic high Gold hits new record at Rs 276,500 per tola; silver also scales historic high Gold price made fresh history in the domestic market on Tuesday, climbing by Rs 1,800 per tola to reach an all-time high of Rs 276,500 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price made fresh history in the domestic market on Tuesday, climbing by Rs 1,800 per tola to reach an all-time high of Rs 276,500 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 5 h ago
NICCI holds 12th AGM, re-elects Sanjay Agrawal as President NICCI holds 12th AGM, re-elects Sanjay Agrawal as President The Nepal Italy Chamber of Commerce and Industries (NICCI) held its 12th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Sunday, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, investment, tourism and business cooperation between Nepal and Italy. The Nepal Italy Chamber of Commerce and Industries (NICCI) held its 12th Annual General Meeting in Kathmandu on Sunday, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, investment, tourism and business cooperation between Nepal and Italy. Business 1d ago
Ncell launches 'Yuwa SIM' starter pack for Gen Z users Ncell launches 'Yuwa SIM' starter pack for Gen Z users Ncell has launched a new starter pack, ‘Yuwa SIM’, targeting Gen Z customers with affordable voice and data services tailored to students and young users. Ncell has launched a new starter pack, ‘Yuwa SIM’, targeting Gen Z customers with affordable voice and data services tailored to students and young users. Business 1d ago
Gold hits record Rs 274,700 per tola, silver crosses Rs 5,000 mark Gold hits record Rs 274,700 per tola, silver crosses Rs 5,000 mark Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 4,100 per tola on Monday, climbing to a historic high of Rs 274,700 per tola. Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 4,100 per tola on Monday, climbing to a historic high of Rs 274,700 per tola. Business 1d ago
Gold price jumps Rs 2,800 per tola, nears new record high Gold price jumps Rs 2,800 per tola, nears new record high Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 2,800 per tola on Sunday, climbing to Rs 270,600 per tola and matching the all-time high recorded on December 28. Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 2,800 per tola on Sunday, climbing to Rs 270,600 per tola and matching the all-time high recorded on December 28. Business 2d ago
NOC must enhance competitiveness: Minister Sinha NOC must enhance competitiveness: Minister Sinha Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, has called on the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) to focus on improving its institutional development and service delivery. Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Anil Kumar Sinha, has called on the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) to focus on improving its institutional development and service delivery. Business 10 Jan, 2026
Smart Appliances, Jagdamba Hire Purchase partner to offer 0% EMI Smart Appliances, Jagdamba Hire Purchase partner to offer 0% EMI Smart Appliances Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of the KL Dugar Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jagdamba Hire Purchase Limited to introduce a 0 percent EMI facility for its SKYWORTH and Livpure home appliances. Smart Appliances Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of the KL Dugar Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Jagdamba Hire Purchase Limited to introduce a 0 percent EMI facility for its SKYWORTH and Livpure home appliances. Business 07 Jan, 2026
Gorkha Brewery leads clean-up drive at Pokhara Street Festival Gorkha Brewery leads clean-up drive at Pokhara Street Festival Gorkha Brewery/Carlsberg Group led a clean environment initiative during the 27th Pokhara Street Festival, in collaboration with the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and Bhadrakali Waste Management Pvt. Ltd., aiming to promote responsible waste management in one of Nepal’s key tourism hubs. Gorkha Brewery/Carlsberg Group led a clean environment initiative during the 27th Pokhara Street Festival, in collaboration with the Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (REBAN) and Bhadrakali Waste Management Pvt. Ltd., aiming to promote responsible waste management in one of Nepal’s key tourism hubs. Business 07 Jan, 2026
Chhurpi exports rise 32% through Mechi Customs Chhurpi exports rise 32% through Mechi Customs Exports of Chhurpi, hardened cheese made from yak milk, through the Mechi Customs Office in Kakarbhitta have increased by 32 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Exports of Chhurpi, hardened cheese made from yak milk, through the Mechi Customs Office in Kakarbhitta have increased by 32 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Business 07 Jan, 2026
Gold falls Rs 400 per tola, silver nears Rs 5,000 mark Gold falls Rs 400 per tola, silver nears Rs 5,000 mark Gold price declined by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, moving further away from the all-time high of Rs 270,600 per tola recorded on December 28. Gold price declined by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, moving further away from the all-time high of Rs 270,600 per tola recorded on December 28. Business 07 Jan, 2026
Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province: NRB Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province: NRB A total of Rs 2.56 billion has been invested in startups in Koshi Province, according to a special study report by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). A total of Rs 2.56 billion has been invested in startups in Koshi Province, according to a special study report by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Business 06 Jan, 2026
Gold edges closer to record high with Rs 3,100 rise per tola Gold edges closer to record high with Rs 3,100 rise per tola Gold price continued its upward momentum in the domestic market on Tuesday, inching closer to the all-time high of Rs 270,600 per tola recorded on December 28. Gold price continued its upward momentum in the domestic market on Tuesday, inching closer to the all-time high of Rs 270,600 per tola recorded on December 28. Business 06 Jan, 2026
Suzuki launches 'Victoris' SUV in Nepal, priced from Rs 50.99 lakh Suzuki launches 'Victoris' SUV in Nepal, priced from Rs 50.99 lakh CG Motocorp, the authorised distributor of Suzuki vehicles in Nepal, has launched the all-new Suzuki Victoris, the company’s most feature-loaded SUV, in the domestic market. CG Motocorp, the authorised distributor of Suzuki vehicles in Nepal, has launched the all-new Suzuki Victoris, the company’s most feature-loaded SUV, in the domestic market. Business 05 Jan, 2026
Gold price jumps Rs 4,600 per tola; Silver by 185 Gold price jumps Rs 4,600 per tola; Silver by 185 Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 4,600 per tola on Monday, pushing the price of the yellow metal to Rs 265,500 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price in the domestic market surged by Rs 4,600 per tola on Monday, pushing the price of the yellow metal to Rs 265,500 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 05 Jan, 2026
Sujal Dairy launches 'Delite Dairy Pride' instant full cream milk powder in Nepal Sujal Dairy launches 'Delite Dairy Pride' instant full cream milk powder in Nepal Sujal Dairy Pvt. Ltd. has launched Delite Dairy Pride, an instant full cream milk powder, marking its first introduction of the product in Nepal, the company announced on Sunday. Sujal Dairy Pvt. Ltd. has launched Delite Dairy Pride, an instant full cream milk powder, marking its first introduction of the product in Nepal, the company announced on Sunday. Business 05 Jan, 2026
​​​​​​​Muktinath Bikas Bank concludes agricultural finance program ​​​​​​​Muktinath Bikas Bank concludes agricultural finance program Muktinath Bikas Bank successfully concluded its "Muktinath Agri-Finance 360" program on January 2, marking a significant milestone as the bank steps into its 20th year. Muktinath Bikas Bank successfully concluded its "Muktinath Agri-Finance 360" program on January 2, marking a significant milestone as the bank steps into its 20th year. Business 05 Jan, 2026
Nepal Two arrested with 1,260 Tramadol capsules in Rautahat Two people were arrested with 1,260 capsules of banned narcotic Tramadol in Basir Chowk, Paraha Municipality, by the Armed Police Force (APF), who handed them over to the Nepal Police for further investigation.
Nepal Nepal issues travel advisory for citizens in Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a travel advisory urging Nepali citizens currently living and working in Iran to remain cautious amid the country’s evolving security situation.
Environment Build Up Nepal wins Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 Nepal-based social enterprise Build Up Nepal has been awarded the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 in the Climate Action category, recognising its innovative contribution to sustainable and disaster-resilient construction.
Business Vapes worth 22.4 million confiscated E-cigarettes (vapes) worth Rs 22.4 million have been seized at the Korala border.
Science and Tech Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grow among global authorities that it is being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.
Lifestyle IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote summits Vinson Massif for 15th time Renowned Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote has successfully scaled Vinson Massif (4,892m) in Antarctica for a record 15th time, further strengthening his reputation as one of Nepal’s most experienced polar and high-altitude guides.
Nepal Press Council Nepal records 121 press freedom violations in 2025 Press Council Nepal has recorded 121 incidents of press freedom violations in 2025, according to data from the Council’s regular monitoring and registered complaints.
Nepal 85 PR candidates withdraw names A total of 85 candidates listed under the proportional representation (PR) system for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) elections withdrew their names on Monday, the Election Commission (EC) said.
Business Hyatt Place Butwal enters market as city's first international five-star hotel Hyatt Place Butwal has officially entered the hospitality market, becoming the first internationally branded five-star hotel in Butwal and marking a significant milestone in Western Nepal’s tourism and business landscape.
