IHG signs Holiday Inn Hotel in Dhangadhi, marking entry into Sudurpashchim Province IHG signs Holiday Inn Hotel in Dhangadhi, marking entry into Sudurpashchim Province IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Club Chaulani Ltd to develop a 115-room Holiday Inn hotel in Dhangadhi, marking the global hospitality group’s first presence in Nepal’s Sudurpashchim Province. IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Club Chaulani Ltd to develop a 115-room Holiday Inn hotel in Dhangadhi, marking the global hospitality group’s first presence in Nepal’s Sudurpashchim Province. Business 24 Dec, 2025
Delta Autocorp launches winter promotional scheme for Vespa, Aprilia scooters Delta Autocorp launches winter promotional scheme for Vespa, Aprilia scooters Delta Autocorp Pvt Ltd has launched a winter promotional campaign titled “Chiso Winter, Tato Offer” for its Vespa and Aprilia scooter brands, offering financial incentives to customers during the winter buying season. Delta Autocorp Pvt Ltd has launched a winter promotional campaign titled “Chiso Winter, Tato Offer” for its Vespa and Aprilia scooter brands, offering financial incentives to customers during the winter buying season. Business 24 Dec, 2025
Gold, silver prices hit new record highs Gold, silver prices hit new record highs Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward trend on Wednesday, rising by Rs 900 per tola to set a new historic high. Gold price in the domestic market continued its upward trend on Wednesday, rising by Rs 900 per tola to set a new historic high. Business 24 Dec, 2025
Nepal's trade deficit hits Rs 649.68 billion in first five months Nepal's trade deficit hits Rs 649.68 billion in first five months Nepal’s foreign trade deficit widened sharply to Rs 649.68 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-December), according to data released by the Department of Customs. Nepal’s foreign trade deficit widened sharply to Rs 649.68 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-December), according to data released by the Department of Customs. Business 23 Dec, 2025
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
Nepal Over Rs 330m road budget in Bajura returned unspent amid delays More than Rs 330 million allocated for two of Sudurpashchim Province’s flagship road projects in Bajura was returned unspent in the last fiscal year after contractors failed to carry out the assigned works, delaying long-awaited upgrades in the remote mountain district.
Kathmandu Nepal, UN endorse roadmap for new five-year cooperation framework Key Takeaways: Nepal and UN endorsed roadmap for UNSDCF 2028–2032, to be signed in July 2027 Framework will align with...
Nepal India funds Rs 19m school building in Kanchanpur under HICDP scheme The Government of India has launched the construction of a new school building for Shree Maheshwar Secondary School in Kanchanpur district with a financial grant of approximately Rs 19 million, under its High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) programme in Nepal.
Kathmandu TU MBS exam paper leak sparks arrests, parallel investigations Several individuals have been arrested for allegedly leaking the question paper of Tribhuvan University's Master of Business Studies (MBS) examination, as authorities launched parallel criminal and administrative investigations into the incident.
Nepal Nepali climber Chatur Tamang makes history with 200th Mount Elbrus summit Nepali mountaineer Chatur Tamang has etched his name into global mountaineering history by scaling Mount Elbrus (5,642 metres) for the 200th time, an extraordinary feat that underscores Nepal's enduring presence in the international climbing arena.
Health Health economics for policy fellowship to strengthen evidence-informed decisions A health economics for policy fellowship aimed at strengthening health authorities’ capacity to translate evidence into policy-relevant communication began in Dhulikhel today.
Business Chitwan tourism sees monsoon boost as two-day weekend drives travel Chitwan’s tourism industry is witnessing an unexpected boost during the monsoon season, with hotel occupancy climbing to around 50 percent as the government’s two-day weekend policy fuels a rise in domestic travel.
World Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes, creep toward wine city A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, taking the total forced out of their homes to 220,000 in one region alone as the flames have crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux.
Nepal 140 kg marijuana seized from orchard in Parsa Police have recovered 140 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside an orchard in Parsa district during a targeted search operation based on a tip-off, officials said.