Kathmandu: The price of gold in Nepal surged by Rs 3,000 per tola on Sunday, setting a new record high in the domestic market just days after crossing the Rs 200,000 mark for the first time. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold, which was traded at Rs 200,600… Continue reading Gold hits record high of Rs 203,600 per tola in Nepal
Month: August 2025
Nepal govt to begin 5G testing in Kathmandu and Pokhara by February
Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung on Sunday announced that 5G testing will begin in Kathmandu Valley and Pokhara Valley by mid-February. Speaking at a program in Kathmandu marking the 25th anniversary of the Film Development Board, Gurung said the government is in the final stage of implementing the Digital Nepal… Continue reading Nepal govt to begin 5G testing in Kathmandu and Pokhara by February
PM Oli meets Indian PM Modi informally
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has informally met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in China on Sunday. The two prime ministers talked briefly during the banquet organized by Chinese President Xi Jinping and his spouse Peng Liyuan for the participants of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. Indian PM Modi took to social… Continue reading PM Oli meets Indian PM Modi informally
Nepal-Qatar joint business council meeting to be held in Kathmandu
Kathmandu: Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) President Chandra Prasad Dhakal and Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani held a meeting in Qatar to discuss strengthening bilateral economic and business relations. During the talks, both sides agreed to hold the next Nepal-Qatar Joint Business Council (JBC) meeting… Continue reading Nepal-Qatar joint business council meeting to be held in Kathmandu
Luna Luitel crowned Miss Nepal 2025
Kathmandu: Luna Luitel has been crowned Miss Nepal 2025 The organizer, The Hidden Treasure, announced her as the winner during the finale held on Saturday at the Sunrise Convention Center in Godawari, Lalitpur. This year’s competition had 26 finalists, selected through auditions conducted in Kathmandu and several other cities across the country.
NRB to issue only Rs 5 new notes for Dashain
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will issue new paper notes only in the denomination of Rs 5 for the upcoming Dashain festival, while providing clean notes in other denominations. The central bank said the move is part of its cost management strategy and efforts to encourage digital transactions. Until last year, NRB used to print… Continue reading NRB to issue only Rs 5 new notes for Dashain
PM Oli in China, bilateral talks with President Xi
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping here today. The meeting between the two leaders was held at Tianjin Guest House. Prior to this, the Prime Minister was welcomed by the Chinese President to the House. Prime Minister Oli arrived in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization… Continue reading PM Oli in China, bilateral talks with President Xi
Gold price hits record high at Rs 200,600 per tola
Kathmandu: Gold price has reached all time high today reaching Rs 200 thousand 600 per tola. A tola is equivalent to 11.66 grammes. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of one tola of gold has soared to Rs 200,600 per tola compared to Rs 199 thousand 400 per… Continue reading Gold price hits record high at Rs 200,600 per tola
Trump’s 50% tariffs on India take effect, Modi responds with tax cuts
Kathmandu: U.S. President Donald Trump’s steep 50 percent tariffs on Indian imports came into force on Tuesday, weeks after Washington imposed an additional 25% penalty on New Delhi over its purchases of Russian oil and weapons, BBC reported. The move places India, one of America’s closest Indo-Pacific partners, among the countries facing the world’s highest… Continue reading Trump’s 50% tariffs on India take effect, Modi responds with tax cuts
Nepal’s public debt rises by Rs 14 billion in first month of new fiscal year
Kathmandu: Nepal’s public debt increased by Rs 14.05 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year 2082/83 (2024/25), reaching Rs 2.684 trillion, the Public Debt Management Office said in its latest report. The figure, equivalent to 43.94% of GDP, includes Rs 1.42 trillion (52.26%) in external debt and Rs 1.27 trillion (47.74%) in… Continue reading Nepal’s public debt rises by Rs 14 billion in first month of new fiscal year