SCT launches corporate internet banking service SCT launches corporate internet banking service Smart Choice Technologies Limited (SCT), a payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, has formally launched its Corporate Internet Banking service in collaboration with Swift Technologies. Smart Choice Technologies Limited (SCT), a payment system operator licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank, has formally launched its Corporate Internet Banking service in collaboration with Swift Technologies. Business 23 Dec, 2025
Global IME Bank to offer greenhouse loans for floriculture sector Global IME Bank to offer greenhouse loans for floriculture sector Global IME Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) to provide targeted greenhouse loan facilities for floriculture entrepreneurs and farmers. Global IME Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN) to provide targeted greenhouse loan facilities for floriculture entrepreneurs and farmers. Business 23 Dec, 2025
Gold price jumps Rs 5,500 per tola, hits new record high Gold price jumps Rs 5,500 per tola, hits new record high Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Tuesday, rising by Rs 5,500 per tola in a single day to set a new historic high. Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Tuesday, rising by Rs 5,500 per tola in a single day to set a new historic high. Business 23 Dec, 2025
Centara Collection to open first Thai-branded resort in Pokhara on January 1 Centara Collection to open first Thai-branded resort in Pokhara on January 1 Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, part of The Centara Collection, is set to open on January 1, 2026, becoming the first Thai luxury hotel brand to operate in Pokhara. Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, part of The Centara Collection, is set to open on January 1, 2026, becoming the first Thai luxury hotel brand to operate in Pokhara. Business 22 Dec, 2025
Gold price jumps Rs 3,400 per tola to new record high Gold price jumps Rs 3,400 per tola to new record high Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Monday, rising by Rs 3,400 per tola in a single day to set a new all-time high in Nepal. Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Monday, rising by Rs 3,400 per tola in a single day to set a new all-time high in Nepal. Business 22 Dec, 2025
Startup Summit Nepal 2025 highlights push for global startup integration Startup Summit Nepal 2025 highlights push for global startup integration Startup Summit Nepal 2025, a national-level innovation and entrepreneurship conference, concluded in Kathmandu on December 20, underscoring Nepal’s ambition to build a globally connected startup ecosystem. Startup Summit Nepal 2025, a national-level innovation and entrepreneurship conference, concluded in Kathmandu on December 20, underscoring Nepal’s ambition to build a globally connected startup ecosystem. Business 21 Dec, 2025
Dhaulagiri Business Link launches 'Set Lungi' collection at Batik Show Dhaulagiri Business Link launches 'Set Lungi' collection at Batik Show Pvt. Ltd., a long-established name in Nepal’s textile industry, has launched its new ‘Set Lungi’ collection during the “Batik Show: The Fusion Edition” held at The Soaltee Kathmandu. Dhaulagiri Business Link Pvt. Ltd., a long-established name in Nepal’s textile industry, has launched its new ‘Set Lungi’ collection during the “Batik Show: The Fusion Edition” held at The Soaltee Kathmandu. Dhaulagiri Business Link Business 21 Dec, 2025
Gold price drops by Rs 100 per tola, silver hits record high Gold price drops by Rs 100 per tola, silver hits record high The price of gold declined by Rs 100 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday, while silver surged to a new record high, increasing by Rs 100 per tola in a single day. The price of gold declined by Rs 100 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday, while silver surged to a new record high, increasing by Rs 100 per tola in a single day. Business 21 Dec, 2025
Gold price falls by Rs 2,000 per tola Gold price falls by Rs 2,000 per tola The downward trend in the gold price continued on Friday, with the precious metal declining by Rs 2,000 per tola in the domestic market, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The downward trend in the gold price continued on Friday, with the precious metal declining by Rs 2,000 per tola in the domestic market, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 19 Dec, 2025
British Council announces winners of IELTS 'Upahar' Campaign British Council announces winners of IELTS 'Upahar' Campaign The British Council Nepal on Tuesday announced the winners of its IELTS ‘Upahar’ Season 3.0 campaign, awarding prizes to 97 IELTS test takers across the country. The British Council Nepal on Tuesday announced the winners of its IELTS ‘Upahar’ Season 3.0 campaign, awarding prizes to 97 IELTS test takers across the country. Business 19 Dec, 2025
Proton e.MAS announces special EV exchange offer in Pokhara Proton e.MAS announces special EV exchange offer in Pokhara Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. has announced a special exchange offer for the Proton e.MAS 7 electric vehicle in Pokhara. Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. has announced a special exchange offer for the Proton e.MAS 7 electric vehicle in Pokhara. Business 19 Dec, 2025
Insurance claims worth Rs 5.18 billion paid after Gen-Z Movement Insurance claims worth Rs 5.18 billion paid after Gen-Z Movement Insurance claims worth Rs 5.18 billion have been settled so far for damages incurred during the Gen-Z movement, according to the Nepal Insurance Authority. Insurance claims worth Rs 5.18 billion have been settled so far for damages incurred during the Gen-Z movement, according to the Nepal Insurance Authority. Business 18 Dec, 2025
Bagmati Province collects Rs 16.11 billion revenue in five months Bagmati Province collects Rs 16.11 billion revenue in five months The Bagmati Province Government has collected Rs 16.11 billion in revenue during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, accounting for 23.88 percent of the annual target. The Bagmati Province Government has collected Rs 16.11 billion in revenue during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, accounting for 23.88 percent of the annual target. Business 18 Dec, 2025
Revenue collection up 10% in three months: Finance Minister Khanal Revenue collection up 10% in three months: Finance Minister Khanal Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal has stated that government revenue collection has increased by 10 percent over the past three months, signaling a gradual recovery of the national economy. Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal has stated that government revenue collection has increased by 10 percent over the past three months, signaling a gradual recovery of the national economy. Business 18 Dec, 2025
Gold nears record high again, silver sets fresh peak Gold nears record high again, silver sets fresh peak Gold price climbed by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, edging closer to the all-time high and once again crossing the Rs 260,000 per tola mark. Gold price climbed by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, edging closer to the all-time high and once again crossing the Rs 260,000 per tola mark. Business 18 Dec, 2025
Proton e.MAS7 launches special exchange offer in Kathmandu, Chitwan Proton e.MAS7 launches special exchange offer in Kathmandu, Chitwan Proton e.MAS, Nepal’s leading electric vehicle (EV) brand under Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd., has announced a special exchange offer in Kathmandu and Chitwan. Proton e.MAS, Nepal’s leading electric vehicle (EV) brand under Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd., has announced a special exchange offer in Kathmandu and Chitwan. Business 18 Dec, 2025
ADB provides USD100 million loan to strengthen fiscal federalism in Nepal ADB provides USD100 million loan to strengthen fiscal federalism in Nepal The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to extend USD 100 million in concessional loan assistance to Nepal to support fiscal federalism, enhance public financial management, and improve budgetary systems across federal, provincial, and local levels. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to extend USD 100 million in concessional loan assistance to Nepal to support fiscal federalism, enhance public financial management, and improve budgetary systems across federal, provincial, and local levels. Business 17 Dec, 2025
Ncell Foundation to distribute over 2,400 educational kits linked to NPL Season 2 Ncell Foundation to distribute over 2,400 educational kits linked to NPL Season 2 Ncell Foundation has announced it will distribute 2,428 educational kits to students of government and community schools across Nepal, fulfilling its commitment made during the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2. Ncell Foundation has announced it will distribute 2,428 educational kits to students of government and community schools across Nepal, fulfilling its commitment made during the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2. Business 17 Dec, 2025
Gold rebounds, silver crosses Rs 4,000 per tola Gold rebounds, silver crosses Rs 4,000 per tola Gold price rebounded in the domestic market on Wednesday, rising by Rs 700 per tola, while silver recorded a sharp surge, hitting a historic high. Gold price rebounded in the domestic market on Wednesday, rising by Rs 700 per tola, while silver recorded a sharp surge, hitting a historic high. Business 17 Dec, 2025
Govt allows use of Rs 200 and Rs 500 Indian currency notes Govt allows use of Rs 200 and Rs 500 Indian currency notes The government has decided to allow the use of Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 denominations, permitting individuals to carry up to INR 25,000. The government has decided to allow the use of Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 denominations, permitting individuals to carry up to INR 25,000. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Lifestyle Growing together: How mentorship shapes leaders across Toastmasters worldwide What if the difference between struggling alone and growing with confidence is simply having the right mentor beside you?
Opinion Moral dilemmas: In the age of hope and fear We are today, perhaps, much more than any time before, struggling with moral questions.
World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today with Mexico–South Africa opener The FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest edition in the tournament's history, gets underway today with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match at Mexico City Stadium.
Sports Kathmandu requires permit for public screening of FIFA World Cup matches The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has made it mandatory for organisations and companies to obtain prior approval before publicly screening matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 within the district.
Kathmandu Home Minister Sudan Gurung inspects holding centre for squatters in Balaju Home Minister Sudan Gurung on Thursday inspected a holding centre in Balaju where displaced squatter families are currently residing.
Nepal Govt to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for farmers: Minister Chaudhary Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government is working to ensure adequate chemical fertiliser supply ahead of the paddy planting season.
Business Govt committed to good governance, jobs and growth: Finance Minister Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle on Thursday defended the government's budget and governance agenda, stating that the administration remains committed to transparency, employment generation and economic reform.
Kathmandu Two Bangladeshis arrested with Rs 3.1 million at TIA Police have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) after recovering more than Rs 3.1 million concealed in false compartments of their suitcases.
Business House unanimously endorses consideration of NRB Amendment Bill The House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously approved a proposal to consider the Nepal Rastra Bank (Third Amendment) Bill, 2083.
