Gold price continues downward trend, falls further on Monday Gold price continues downward trend, falls further on Monday Gold price in the domestic market continued their downward trajectory on Monday, registering a sharp decline for the third consecutive day, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Gold price in the domestic market continued their downward trajectory on Monday, registering a sharp decline for the third consecutive day, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 02 Feb, 2026
Nepal records over 92,500 international tourist arrivals in January Nepal records over 92,500 international tourist arrivals in January Nepal welcomed 92,573 international visitors in January 2026, marking a positive start to the year for the country’s tourism sector, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Nepal welcomed 92,573 international visitors in January 2026, marking a positive start to the year for the country’s tourism sector, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Business 01 Feb, 2026
FNCCI President Dhakal urges political parties to prioritize economic agenda FNCCI President Dhakal urges political parties to prioritize economic agenda President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, has said that economic issues remain sidelined in the manifestos of major political parties. President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, has said that economic issues remain sidelined in the manifestos of major political parties. Business 01 Feb, 2026
Gold price falls sharply for second consecutive day Gold price falls sharply for second consecutive day Gold price in the domestic market declined sharply for the second consecutive day on Sunday, retreating further after touching a historic high last week. Gold price in the domestic market declined sharply for the second consecutive day on Sunday, retreating further after touching a historic high last week. Business 01 Feb, 2026
Baglung produces oranges worth around Rs 270 million Baglung produces oranges worth around Rs 270 million Baglung district has produced oranges worth around Rs 270 million this year, marking an increase of Rs 4.4 million compared to last year. Baglung district has produced oranges worth around Rs 270 million this year, marking an increase of Rs 4.4 million compared to last year. Business 31 Jan, 2026
Birgunj Customs records food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY 2082/83 Birgunj Customs records food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY... The Birgunj Customs Office recorded food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, slightly lower than the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. The Birgunj Customs Office recorded food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, slightly lower than the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Business 31 Jan, 2026
Singapore Airlines to deploy wide-body aircraft on Kathmandu route in spring Singapore Airlines to deploy wide-body aircraft on Kathmandu route in spring Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate wide-body aircraft on two of its seven weekly flights between Singapore and Kathmandu during Nepal’s spring season from March to April 2026 to meet increased passenger demand. Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate wide-body aircraft on two of its seven weekly flights between Singapore and Kathmandu during Nepal’s spring season from March to April 2026 to meet increased passenger demand. Business 31 Jan, 2026
Gold price drops after record high, silver also declines Gold price drops after record high, silver also declines Gold price in the domestic market declined on Friday after reaching a historic high a day earlier. Gold price in the domestic market declined on Friday after reaching a historic high a day earlier. Business 30 Jan, 2026
Team Ventures invests in Soaltee Westend Itahari, marks hospitality foray Team Ventures invests in Soaltee Westend Itahari, marks hospitality foray Team Ventures, a leading private equity and venture capital firm has made its first investment in the hospitality sector through an investment in Hotel Garima Limited, the owner of Soaltee Westend Itahari, with Team Ventures and its affiliates acquiring a 27% equity stake in the company. Team Ventures, a leading private equity and venture capital firm has made its first investment in the hospitality sector through an investment in Hotel Garima Limited, the owner of Soaltee Westend Itahari, with Team Ventures and its affiliates acquiring a 27% equity stake in the company. Business 30 Jan, 2026
Parbat exports oranges worth Rs 320 million Parbat exports oranges worth Rs 320 million Parbat district exported oranges worth Rs 320 million this year, with Banskharka, the district’s major orange-producing pocket area alone contributing Rs 200 million. Parbat district exported oranges worth Rs 320 million this year, with Banskharka, the district’s major orange-producing pocket area alone contributing Rs 200 million. Business 29 Jan, 2026
Global IME Bank introduces kiosk-based account opening facility Global IME Bank introduces kiosk-based account opening facility Global IME Bank Limited has launched a new service that allows customers to open bank accounts directly through a self-service kiosk machine installed at its branch offices, aiming to provide simpler, more convenient, and technologically advanced banking services. Global IME Bank Limited has launched a new service that allows customers to open bank accounts directly through a self-service kiosk machine installed at its branch offices, aiming to provide simpler, more convenient, and technologically advanced banking services. Business 29 Jan, 2026
Gold price soars Rs 20,500 in single day Gold price soars Rs 20,500 in single day The price of fine gold surged by a record Rs 20,500 per tola in a single day on Thursday, reaching an all-time high of Rs 339,300 per tola in the domestic market. The price of fine gold surged by a record Rs 20,500 per tola in a single day on Thursday, reaching an all-time high of Rs 339,300 per tola in the domestic market. Business 29 Jan, 2026
Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 to be held in Colombo Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 to be held in Colombo The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI), in collaboration with the European Union, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), is scheduled to organize the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 on March 30, 2026, in Colombo. The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI), in collaboration with the European Union, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), is scheduled to organize the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 on March 30, 2026, in Colombo. Business 28 Jan, 2026
Shared effort needed to remove Nepal from FATF Gray List: Finance Minister Khanal Shared effort needed to remove Nepal from FATF Gray List: Finance Minister Khanal Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has said that removing Nepal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Gray List is a shared responsibility of all concerned authorities and stakeholders. Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has said that removing Nepal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Gray List is a shared responsibility of all concerned authorities and stakeholders. Business 28 Jan, 2026
Lamjung earns Rs 243 million from black cardamom sales Lamjung earns Rs 243 million from black cardamom sales Lamjung district has generated more than Rs 243 million from black cardamom sales in the ongoing fiscal year 2025/26, despite a slight decline in production. Lamjung district has generated more than Rs 243 million from black cardamom sales in the ongoing fiscal year 2025/26, despite a slight decline in production. Business 28 Jan, 2026
Gold hits record high at Rs 318,800 per tola; Silver also surges Gold hits record high at Rs 318,800 per tola; Silver also surges Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Wednesday, rising by Rs 9,500 per tola to reach a new historic high of Rs 318,800 per tola. Gold price in the domestic market surged sharply on Wednesday, rising by Rs 9,500 per tola to reach a new historic high of Rs 318,800 per tola. Business 28 Jan, 2026
NEPSE falls 1.53% as all sectors end in red NEPSE falls 1.53% as all sectors end in red The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole secondary market, declined by 42.58 points, or 1.53 percent, on Tuesday, closing at 2,726.51 points. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the country’s sole secondary market, declined by 42.58 points, or 1.53 percent, on Tuesday, closing at 2,726.51 points. Business 27 Jan, 2026
Triumph Motorcycle Exchange Camp begins in Itahari Triumph Motorcycle Exchange Camp begins in Itahari Triumph Motorcycle Nepal has launched a six-day Triumph Motorcycle Exchange Camp in Itahari, offering customers an opportunity to exchange their existing motorcycles for Triumph models. Triumph Motorcycle Nepal has launched a six-day Triumph Motorcycle Exchange Camp in Itahari, offering customers an opportunity to exchange their existing motorcycles for Triumph models. Business 27 Jan, 2026
Kajaria opens new exclusive tile showroom in Biratnagar Kajaria opens new exclusive tile showroom in Biratnagar Kajaria, a premium tile manufacturer, has expanded its presence in eastern Nepal with the inauguration of a new exclusive showroom in Biratnagar. Kajaria, a premium tile manufacturer, has expanded its presence in eastern Nepal with the inauguration of a new exclusive showroom in Biratnagar. Business 27 Jan, 2026
Bajaj launches 'Next Gen Maha-Exchange Carnival' in Kathmandu Bajaj launches 'Next Gen Maha-Exchange Carnival' in Kathmandu Hansraj Hulaschand & Company Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched the Bajaj Next Gen Maha-Exchange Carnival at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Hansraj Hulaschand & Company Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, has launched the Bajaj Next Gen Maha-Exchange Carnival at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Business 27 Jan, 2026
Nepal PMO warns against misuse of its name after ward secretary threatened The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has issued a stern warning after an individual used the PMO's name to threaten a ward secretary in Dailekh district, directing security and investigative agencies to take immediate legal action against the perpetrator.
Nepal Three workers killed, two injured in Sarlahi brick kiln wall collapse Three workers were killed and two others seriously injured after a brick kiln wall collapsed in Haripur Municipality–5, Majurwa, in Sarlahi district on Friday evening.
Health A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded Africa’s top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
Health Madhesh Province sees growing HIV cases, including vulnerable groups The number of HIV/AIDS patients is increasing in Madhesh Province, with infections also reported among children and pregnant women, according to health authorities.
Wild animal attacks result loss of 239 livestock in Mustang Over the last four years, wild animal attacks have caused the loss of 239 livestock across three municipalities in the Mustang district.
Nepal Badimalika sees rise in visitors, but infrastructure gaps persist Visitor numbers to the religious and scenic site of Badimalika in Bajura have increased in recent months amid rising publicity and public discussion.
Kathmandu British Council calls for language-responsive education systems The British Council has launched a new global position paper calling for language-responsive education systems that reflect learners’ linguistic realities and promote inclusive and equitable education.
Kathmandu Korean Embassy hands over language textbooks to Nepali schools The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal has handed over Korean language textbooks to support school-level language learning in Nepal.
Nepal Nepal, Thailand discuss stronger cooperation against cybercrime and trafficking Nepal and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation to combat transnational crimes, including human trafficking, cybercrime, smuggling and online scamming.
