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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Nepal Two virgin peaks in Upper Mustang summitted in historic winter alpine ascent A Nepali-led expedition has completed the first official ascents of two previously unclimbed Himalayan peaks—Chhuama II (6,325 metres) and Chhuama I (6,366 metres)—in Upper Mustang on December 21.
Kathmandu Eight detained from Gen Z group protest at Maitighar Police have taken eight youths under control following a demonstration organised by the Gen Z Group at Maitighar Mandal on Sunday.
Nepal Govt committed to strengthening anticipatory disaster action: Home Minister Aryal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said the government is committed to reinforcing, institutionalising and expanding anticipatory disaster actions based on preparedness, early warning systems and forecasting.
Nepal HoR elections will be held as scheduled: Minister Ghising Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has reiterated that the House of Representatives (HoR) elections will be held as scheduled, as announced on March 5, 2025.
Nepal Illegal marijuana cultivation on over 35 bighas destroyed in Sarlahi A joint team of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF) has destroyed illegal marijuana cultivation spread across more than 35 bighas of land in the Chure region of Lalbandi Municipality.
Nepal Police arrest 1,696 fugitives in Mangsir, recover Rs 123.7 million in fines Nepal Police arrested 1,696 fugitive convicts across the country during Mangsir of the current fiscal year 2082/83 as part of its ongoing drive to enforce court verdicts, according to police statistics.
Nepal NC participates in election after holding general convention: General Secretary Thapa General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has stressed that the party should participate in the coming election after holding its 15th general convention.
Nepal Project Resilient Minds promotes green innovation, climate resilience in Kavre Project Resilient Minds has conducted a series of field-based and school-level programmes in Kavrepalanchok, focusing on green innovation, climate resilience, mental well-being and sustainable agriculture, engaging students, farmers and local communities.
Opinion Nepal and the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy: Adapting to a transactional order The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) marks a decisive shift in Washington’s global posture.
Nepal Unrepaired Trail Puts Trekkers at Risk on Tsho-Rolpa Trek Two years after a flash flood destroyed the bridge over the Rowaling River along the Dongang-Thadingma trek to Tsho-Rolpa Glacial Lake, trekkers’ lives remain at serious risk.
Sports Bazball revolution falters for England in the Ashes, but it's not the end of the system The architects of the Bazball revolution that England aimed to use to summit test cricket have conceded the preparation wasn't quite right for the Ashes.
Kathmandu CM Baniya underlines environment protection Chief Minister of Bagmati Province, Indra Bahadur Baniya, has urged all stakeholders to prioritize environmental conservation when implementing physical infrastructure projects.
