Gold, silver prices dip after record highs Gold, silver prices dip after record highs Gold price in the domestic market fell by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday, retreating from the record high of Rs 278,000 per tola recorded a day earlier. Gold price in the domestic market fell by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday, retreating from the record high of Rs 278,000 per tola recorded a day earlier. Business 4 h ago
CIT posts over Rs 1.25 billion net profit in last fiscal year CIT posts over Rs 1.25 billion net profit in last fiscal year The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) recorded a net profit of over Rs 1.25 billion after tax in the last fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday. The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) recorded a net profit of over Rs 1.25 billion after tax in the last fiscal year, officials said on Wednesday. Business 23 h ago
Infinix launches XPAD 20 Pro tablet in Nepal Infinix launches XPAD 20 Pro tablet in Nepal Smartphone brand Infinix has expanded its product lineup in Nepal with the launch of the XPAD 20 Pro, a premium big-screen tablet aimed at users seeking a blend of productivity, entertainment, and smart learning. Smartphone brand Infinix has expanded its product lineup in Nepal with the launch of the XPAD 20 Pro, a premium big-screen tablet aimed at users seeking a blend of productivity, entertainment, and smart learning. Business 1d ago
AMDU appoints Laxmi Sunrise Capital as issue manager for IPO AMDU appoints Laxmi Sunrise Capital as issue manager for IPO Annapurna Machha Dana Udyog Limited (AMDU), a leading agri-processing company in Nepal, has appointed Laxmi Sunrise Capital Limited as the issue and sales manager for its forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the company advances towards public listing and the next phase of large-scale industrial expansion. Annapurna Machha Dana Udyog Limited (AMDU), a leading agri-processing company in Nepal, has appointed Laxmi Sunrise Capital Limited as the issue and sales manager for its forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), as the company advances towards public listing and the next phase of large-scale industrial expansion. Business 1d ago
Gold, silver prices hit fresh records Gold, silver prices hit fresh records Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, climbing by Rs 1,500 per tola to reach a new all-time high of Rs 278,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward momentum on Wednesday, climbing by Rs 1,500 per tola to reach a new all-time high of Rs 278,000 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 1d ago
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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 2d 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 12 Jan, 2026
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 12 Jan, 2026
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 11 Jan, 2026
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
Nepal Five people killed as cargo truck overturns in Sunsari This morning, five individuals were killed and three others sustained injuries when a cargo truck overturned on the Postal Highway in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality, Sunsari.
Business Gold, silver prices dip after record highs Gold price in the domestic market fell by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday, retreating from the record high of Rs 278,000 per tola recorded a day earlier.
Nepal Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country Maghe (Makar) Sankranti is being observed across the country today with ritual bathing, prayers and traditional festivities, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn and the beginning of Uttarayan, when days start growing longer than nights.
Opinion The alchemy of mindfulness: Exploring the inner radiance of our being It is rightly said that mindfulness — a cognitive skill and practice — helps us to identify our hidden emotional patterns.
World US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Nepal, over public assistance concerns The US State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Lifestyle Elsden's Warriors from the Himalayas chronicles lives of Gurkha veterans A book titled Warriors from the Himalayas, written by Gordon Elsden, was unveiled at an event held at British Gurkhas Nepal in Lalitpur on Tuesday.
Kathmandu Gagan Thapa elected Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected unopposed as the President of the Nepali Congress. Sitaram KC, Coordinator of the Central Election Committee, informed that Thapa was elected unopposed as the party president at the second special convention of the pro-faction currently held in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu NC takes disciplinary action against its two general secretaries, joint general secretary The Nepali Congress (NC) has taken action against General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma, as well as Joint General Secretary Farmulla Mansur, on the charge of violating party discipline.
Environment Aquatic bird numbers rise, species diversity falls in Pokhara Valley The latest census of aquatic birds in the wetlands and lakes of the Pokhara Valley has recorded an increase in overall bird numbers but a decline in species diversity, raising concerns among conservationists.
