KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 18

The price of gold has increased by Rs 2, 000 per tola on Friday to hit a new record in the domestic market.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the fine gold has jumped to Rs 164,400 today. Up from Rs 162,400 on Thursday.

Similarly, silver prices have also seen a rise to Rs 1,980 per tola, an increase of Rs 30 from Thursday's rate of Rs 1,950 per tola.