Dharan approves Rs 2.76 billion budget, targets Rs1.4b revenue

Dharan approves Rs 2.76 billion budget, targets Rs1.4b revenue

Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City has approved a Rs 2.76 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with the local government expecting more than half of the funds to come from its own internal revenue.

Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City has approved a Rs 2.76 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with the local government expecting more than half of the funds to come from its own internal revenue.

Business 14 Aug, 2026

Gold price falls Rs 4,600 per tola

Gold price falls Rs 4,600 per tola

The price of fine gold declined by Rs 4,600 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.

The price of fine gold declined by Rs 4,600 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.

Business 14 Aug, 2026

Ncell launches Business Cloudsuite with web hosting, domain services

Ncell launches Business Cloudsuite with web hosting, domain services

Ncell has launched Ncell Business Cloudsuite, a locally supported platform offering domain registration and professional web hosting services for businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, educational institutions and other organisations.

Ncell has launched Ncell Business Cloudsuite, a locally supported platform offering domain registration and professional web hosting services for businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, educational institutions and other organisations.

Business 14 Aug, 2026

Nepali agencies win 17 awards at Flame Awards Asia 2026

Nepali agencies win 17 awards at Flame Awards Asia 2026

Nepali advertising and marketing agencies won 17 awards at the Flame Awards Asia 2026 in New Delhi, with Outreach Nepal and its activation and digital agencies Lemon and DigitalIn securing 13 Gold, three Silver and one Bronze awards.

Nepali advertising and marketing agencies won 17 awards at the Flame Awards Asia 2026 in New Delhi, with Outreach Nepal and its activation and digital agencies Lemon and DigitalIn securing 13 Gold, three Silver and one Bronze awards.

Business 13 Aug, 2026

PMO pressure pushes Smart Telecom case to court despite legal objections

PMO pressure pushes Smart Telecom case to court despite legal objections

The Smart Telecom case has deepened divisions within the Kathmandu District Attorney’s Office, with government lawyers resisting what they describe as unprecedented pressure from the Prime Minister’s Office to file a case against banks and others over the auction of assets belonging to the defunct telecommunications company.

The Smart Telecom case has deepened divisions within the Kathmandu District Attorney’s Office, with government lawyers resisting what they describe as unprecedented pressure from the Prime Minister’s Office to file a case against banks and others over the auction of assets belonging to the defunct telecommunications company.

Business 12 Aug, 2026

GWM launches HAVAL JOLION MAX EV at Rs 5.99 million

GWM launches HAVAL JOLION MAX EV at Rs 5.99 million

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has launched the HAVAL JOLION MAX, a pure electric SUV, in Nepal at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.

Great Wall Motor (GWM) has launched the HAVAL JOLION MAX, a pure electric SUV, in Nepal at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.

Business 12 Aug, 2026

BYD unveils new-generation ATTO series in Nepal

BYD unveils new-generation ATTO series in Nepal

BYD has unveiled its new-generation ATTO series in Nepal, introducing upgrades to the ATTO 1, a new entry-level ATTO 2 variant and a comprehensively refreshed 2026 ATTO 3 at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.

BYD has unveiled its new-generation ATTO series in Nepal, introducing upgrades to the ATTO 1, a new entry-level ATTO 2 variant and a comprehensively refreshed 2026 ATTO 3 at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026.

Business 12 Aug, 2026

Ather Nepal unveils 450X Overtones with new smart riding features

Ather Nepal unveils 450X Overtones with new smart riding features

Ather Nepal has unveiled the new 450X Overtones Series along with three new riding technologies at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 in Kathmandu.

Ather Nepal has unveiled the new 450X Overtones Series along with three new riding technologies at the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 in Kathmandu.

Business 12 Aug, 2026

Global IME Bank offers auto loans at 5.25% interest

Global IME Bank offers auto loans at 5.25% interest

Global IME Bank has announced a special auto loan scheme offering interest rates starting at 5.25 percent for customers purchasing vehicles during the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo.

Global IME Bank has announced a special auto loan scheme offering interest rates starting at 5.25 percent for customers purchasing vehicles during the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo.

Business 12 Aug, 2026

Superbrands Nepal launched to recognise and elevate brand excellence in Nepal

Superbrands Nepal launched to recognise and elevate brand excellence in Nepal

Superbrands, the globally recognised independent authority on branding, has formally launched Superbrands Nepal, marking a significant new chapter for Nepal’s business and branding landscape.

Superbrands, the globally recognised independent authority on branding, has formally launched Superbrands Nepal, marking a significant new chapter for Nepal’s business and branding landscape.

Business 12 Aug, 2026

53 brands bring new vehicles to Nepal Mobility Expo 2026

53 brands bring new vehicles to Nepal Mobility Expo 2026

More than 40 new vehicles and mobility products are being unveiled as 53 automobile brands participate in the Nepal Mobility Expo 2026, which opened at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

More than 40 new vehicles and mobility products are being unveiled as 53 automobile brands participate in the Nepal Mobility Expo 2026, which opened at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Business 12 Aug, 2026

Nepal delegation attends Soy Connext 2026 in Chicago

Nepal delegation attends Soy Connext 2026 in Chicago

A six-member Nepali delegation participated in Soy Connext 2026, the flagship global conference of the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), in Chicago, seeking to strengthen trade ties between Nepali buyers and US soybean suppliers.

A six-member Nepali delegation participated in Soy Connext 2026, the flagship global conference of the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), in Chicago, seeking to strengthen trade ties between Nepali buyers and US soybean suppliers.

Business 12 Aug, 2026

Gold price jumps Rs 6,400 to Rs 307,900 per tola

Gold price jumps Rs 6,400 to Rs 307,900 per tola

The price of fine gold in the domestic market jumped Rs 6,400 per tola on Tuesday, taking the price of the precious metal to Rs 307,900 per tola.

The price of fine gold in the domestic market jumped Rs 6,400 per tola on Tuesday, taking the price of the precious metal to Rs 307,900 per tola.

Business 11 Aug, 2026

What makes a Superbrand? Understanding the global benchmark for brand excellence

What makes a Superbrand? Understanding the global benchmark for brand excellence

As Superbrands begins its journey in Nepal, The Himalayan Times speaks with Shariful Islam, Founder and Managing Director of Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) and Chairman of Superbrands Bangladesh, about what defines a Superbrand, how brands are evaluated and what the initiative could mean for Nepal's evolving brand landscape.

As Superbrands begins its journey in Nepal, The Himalayan Times speaks with Shariful Islam, Founder and Managing Director of Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) and Chairman of Superbrands Bangladesh, about what defines a Superbrand, how brands are evaluated and what the initiative could mean for Nepal's evolving brand landscape.

Business 11 Aug, 2026

Bhendetar Skywalk draws growing crowds, boosts tourism in eastern Nepal

Bhendetar Skywalk draws growing crowds, boosts tourism in eastern Nepal

A glass-bottom skywalk has emerged as a major attraction at Bhendetar in Dhankuta, drawing growing numbers of domestic and foreign tourists to the popular hill destination in eastern Nepal.

A glass-bottom skywalk has emerged as a major attraction at Bhendetar in Dhankuta, drawing growing numbers of domestic and foreign tourists to the popular hill destination in eastern Nepal.

Business 11 Aug, 2026

NADA Auto Show to feature 200 stalls at Bhrikutimandap

NADA Auto Show to feature 200 stalls at Bhrikutimandap

The 18th NADA Auto Show 2026 is set to feature 200 stalls at the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Complex in Kathmandu from August 25 to 30, according to the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).

The 18th NADA Auto Show 2026 is set to feature 200 stalls at the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Complex in Kathmandu from August 25 to 30, according to the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).

Business 11 Aug, 2026

BYD Nepal launches nationwide customer care campaign

BYD Nepal launches nationwide customer care campaign

Cimex Inc, the authorised distributor and service provider of BYD vehicles in Nepal, has launched a nationwide customer care campaign aimed at enhancing after-sales services, vehicle connectivity and ownership protection for existing customers.

Cimex Inc, the authorised distributor and service provider of BYD vehicles in Nepal, has launched a nationwide customer care campaign aimed at enhancing after-sales services, vehicle connectivity and ownership protection for existing customers.

Business 11 Aug, 2026

Small investment, extra income: Beekeeping gains ground in Ramechhap

Small investment, extra income: Beekeeping gains ground in Ramechhap

With income from conventional farming becoming increasingly difficult to sustain household expenses, farmers in Ramechhap are turning to beekeeping as a low-investment source of additional income.

With income from conventional farming becoming increasingly difficult to sustain household expenses, farmers in Ramechhap are turning to beekeeping as a low-investment source of additional income.

Business 10 Aug, 2026

Rautahat checks 17 LPG dealers as gas shortage deepens

Rautahat checks 17 LPG dealers as gas shortage deepens

The Rautahat administration launched surprise inspections of 17 LPG gas dealers on Sunday amid a nationwide shortage of cooking gas, finding reduced supplies in the district but no evidence of black marketing so far.

The Rautahat administration launched surprise inspections of 17 LPG gas dealers on Sunday amid a nationwide shortage of cooking gas, finding reduced supplies in the district but no evidence of black marketing so far.

Business 10 Aug, 2026

Don't scare away the investors Nepal needs

Don't scare away the investors Nepal needs

Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle have spent weeks telling business leaders that the government wants to create a more conducive environment for investment. But while the government talks about confidence, the actions of investigative agencies are beginning to create the opposite impression.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle have spent weeks telling business leaders that the government wants to create a more conducive environment for investment. But while the government talks about confidence, the actions of investigative agencies are beginning to create the opposite impression.

Business 10 Aug, 2026