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
Petrol price increases Rs 2 per litre; diesel, kerosene reduced by Rs 4 Petrol price increases Rs 2 per litre; diesel, kerosene reduced by Rs 4 Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has raised petrol prices by Rs 2 per litre while reducing diesel and kerosene prices by Rs 4 per litre, effective from midnight on Monday. Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has raised petrol prices by Rs 2 per litre while reducing diesel and kerosene prices by Rs 4 per litre, effective from midnight on Monday. Business 16 Dec, 2025
US dollar hits record high against Nepali rupee US dollar hits record high against Nepali rupee The US dollar reached an all-time high against the Nepali rupee on Tuesday, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank. The US dollar reached an all-time high against the Nepali rupee on Tuesday, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Siddhartha Bank customers get up to 20% discount at Soltee Hotels Siddhartha Bank customers get up to 20% discount at Soltee Hotels Siddhartha Bank has entered into an agreement with The Soltee Hotels and Resorts, offering bank customers discounts of up to 20 percent on various services. Siddhartha Bank has entered into an agreement with The Soltee Hotels and Resorts, offering bank customers discounts of up to 20 percent on various services. Business 16 Dec, 2025
MetLife Nepal marks 24 years of operations MetLife Nepal marks 24 years of operations MetLife Nepal marked its 24th anniversary this month, highlighting its growth and continued commitment to providing insurance protection to millions of Nepalis. MetLife Nepal marked its 24th anniversary this month, highlighting its growth and continued commitment to providing insurance protection to millions of Nepalis. Business 16 Dec, 2025
BYD Dolphin crosses 1 million global sales, over 2,500 units sold in Nepal BYD Dolphin crosses 1 million global sales, over 2,500 units sold in Nepal The BYD Dolphin electric hatchback has crossed the milestone of one million global sales, with Nepal emerging as a strong contributor to the model’s success. The BYD Dolphin electric hatchback has crossed the milestone of one million global sales, with Nepal emerging as a strong contributor to the model’s success. Business 16 Dec, 2025
vivo launches X300 Pro smartphone in Nepal vivo launches X300 Pro smartphone in Nepal Smartphone brand vivo has launched its latest flagship device, the vivo X300 Pro, in the Nepali market, positioning it as a premium phone focused on professional-grade mobile photography. Smartphone brand vivo has launched its latest flagship device, the vivo X300 Pro, in the Nepali market, positioning it as a premium phone focused on professional-grade mobile photography. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal holds 39th AGM, declares 19% cash dividend Standard Chartered Bank Nepal holds 39th AGM, declares 19% cash dividend Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited (SCBNL) held its 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kathmandu on Monday, endorsing its financial statements and announcing a 19 percent cash dividend for shareholders. Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited (SCBNL) held its 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kathmandu on Monday, endorsing its financial statements and announcing a 19 percent cash dividend for shareholders. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Soltee Hotel Limited holds 51st AGM, appoints Dinesh Bahadur Bista as executive chair Soltee Hotel Limited holds 51st AGM, appoints Dinesh Bahadur Bista as executive chair Soltee Hotel Limited has successfully concluded its 51st Annual General Meeting, endorsing key financial proposals and appointing a new board of directors. Soltee Hotel Limited has successfully concluded its 51st Annual General Meeting, endorsing key financial proposals and appointing a new board of directors. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Gold price falls by Rs 1,700 per tola after hitting record high Gold price falls by Rs 1,700 per tola after hitting record high After reaching a historic high of Rs 260,700 per tola on Monday, gold prices in the domestic market declined by Rs 1,700 per tola on Tuesday, failing to maintain the upward momentum. After reaching a historic high of Rs 260,700 per tola on Monday, gold prices in the domestic market declined by Rs 1,700 per tola on Tuesday, failing to maintain the upward momentum. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Remittance inflows increase 31.4 percent in four months: NRB Remittance inflows increase 31.4 percent in four months: NRB Remittance inflows increased by 31.4 percent to Rs 687.13 billion in the first four months of FY 2025/26, compared to a 9.4 percent rise in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Remittance inflows increased by 31.4 percent to Rs 687.13 billion in the first four months of FY 2025/26, compared to a 9.4 percent rise in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Business 15 Dec, 2025
Commercial Banks say NRB's QR rules tilt market toward private operators Commercial Banks say NRB's QR rules tilt market toward private operators Commercial banks have raised concerns over what they describe as an uneven regulatory environment in Nepal’s digital payment sector, alleging that Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has stopped issuing QR code licences to banks while favouring a handful of private operators. Commercial banks have raised concerns over what they describe as an uneven regulatory environment in Nepal’s digital payment sector, alleging that Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has stopped issuing QR code licences to banks while favouring a handful of private operators. Business 15 Dec, 2025
Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola. Gold price in the domestic market surged to a new historic high on Monday, crossing the Rs 260,000-per-tola mark following a sharp increase of Rs 1,900 per tola. Business 15 Dec, 2025
Gorkha Brewery, Khalisisi launch nationwide bottle recycling initiative Gorkha Brewery, Khalisisi launch nationwide bottle recycling initiative Gorkha Brewery, part of the Carlsberg Group, has partnered with waste-management firm Khalisisi to launch a nationwide recycling campaign under the theme “Never Leave a Bottle Behind.” Gorkha Brewery, part of the Carlsberg Group, has partnered with waste-management firm Khalisisi to launch a nationwide recycling campaign under the theme “Never Leave a Bottle Behind.” Business 14 Dec, 2025
18,500 cannabis plants destroyed in Sarlahi 18,500 cannabis plants destroyed in Sarlahi Police have destroyed around 18,500 cannabis plants illegally cultivated across approximately three and a half bighas of land in the northern Chure region of Sarlahi. Police have destroyed around 18,500 cannabis plants illegally cultivated across approximately three and a half bighas of land in the northern Chure region of Sarlahi. Business 14 Dec, 2025
Gold hits record high at Rs 258,800 per tola, silver drops Gold hits record high at Rs 258,800 per tola, silver drops Gold price reached a historic peak in the domestic market on Sunday, climbing Rs 2,200 per tola to cross the previous record of Rs 258,000 set on Asoj 31. Gold price reached a historic peak in the domestic market on Sunday, climbing Rs 2,200 per tola to cross the previous record of Rs 258,000 set on Asoj 31. Business 14 Dec, 2025
Moxy Hotels makes Nepal debut with opening in Kathmandu Moxy Hotels makes Nepal debut with opening in Kathmandu Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, has officially debuted in Nepal with the opening of Moxy Kathmandu, marking a new chapter in the country’s lifestyle hospitality segment. Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, has officially debuted in Nepal with the opening of Moxy Kathmandu, marking a new chapter in the country’s lifestyle hospitality segment. Business 13 Dec, 2025
Deepal S05 secures 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating Deepal S05 secures 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating Deepal S05, the electric SUV from Deepal, has achieved a five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP safety assessment, reinforcing the brand’s focus on advanced safety engineering and intelligent mobility. Deepal S05, the electric SUV from Deepal, has achieved a five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP safety assessment, reinforcing the brand’s focus on advanced safety engineering and intelligent mobility. Business 13 Dec, 2025
NIMB Ace Capital appoints Ritu Pradhan Malla as Co-Head of NIBL Equity Partners NIMB Ace Capital appoints Ritu Pradhan Malla as Co-Head of NIBL Equity Partners NIBL Equity Partners, managed by NIMB Ace Capital Limited with Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited as its anchor investor, has appointed Ritu Pradhan Malla as its new Co-Head, strengthening the firm’s investment leadership and sustainability-focused growth strategy. NIBL Equity Partners, managed by NIMB Ace Capital Limited with Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited as its anchor investor, has appointed Ritu Pradhan Malla as its new Co-Head, strengthening the firm’s investment leadership and sustainability-focused growth strategy. Business 12 Dec, 2025
Gold price jumps by Rs 3,500 per tola; Silver hits another record high Gold price jumps by Rs 3,500 per tola; Silver hits another record high The price of gold surged by Rs 3,500 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, while silver continued its upward trend with a rise of Rs 100 per tola. The price of gold surged by Rs 3,500 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, while silver continued its upward trend with a rise of Rs 100 per tola. Business 12 Dec, 2025
Entertainment Nepathya Kicks Off Nepal Tour with Spectacular Hetauda Concert Following the successful Hetauda concert, Nepathya is set to perform at the Butwal International Conference Centre in Ramnagar, Butwal, on Saturday.
Sports Italy's World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect.
World Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears “No one feels safe anymore,” said Ranjan Karmaker, a Dhaka-based Hindu human rights activist. “Everyone is terrified.”
Lifestyle Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize Rouble Nagi accepted the award at the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, an annual event that draws leaders from across the globe.
Nepal Nepal Telecom's role in economic prosperity laudable: Home Minister Aryal Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has lauded Nepal Telecom’s role in promoting economic prosperity by expanding access to communication services across the country.
Kathmandu HoR election: FPTP ballot paper printing completed in 60 constituencies EC has announced that the printing of ballot papers for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) category has been completed for 60 constituencies.
Business NEPSE climbs over 27 points, turnover crosses Rs 11.5 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole secondary market, rose by 27.19 points, or 1.01 per cent, on Thursday to close at 2,708.70 points.
Photo Gallery Snowfall transforms Muktinath and Upper Manang into winter wonderland The Muktinath area in Waragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality–1 of Mustang has been blanketed in snow following recent snowfall, turning the sacred landscape into a striking white panorama.
