NIC ASIA Bank, NCHL ink deal for Alipay+ payments in Nepal NIC ASIA Bank, NCHL ink deal for Alipay+ payments in Nepal NIC ASIA Bank and Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) have signed an agreement allowing tourists using the Alipay+ network to directly pay at NepalPay QR merchants in Nepal. NIC ASIA Bank and Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) have signed an agreement allowing tourists using the Alipay+ network to directly pay at NepalPay QR merchants in Nepal. Business 04 Jul, 2025
MAW Vriddhi to open two new EV-dedicated service centers in Balkumari and Basundhara MAW Vriddhi to open two new EV-dedicated service centers in Balkumari and Basundhara In a bid to enhance after-sales service and provide greater convenience to electric vehicle (EV) owners, MAW Vriddhi has announced plans to launch two state-of-the-art EV service centers in Balkumari and Basundhara. In a bid to enhance after-sales service and provide greater convenience to electric vehicle (EV) owners, MAW Vriddhi has announced plans to launch two state-of-the-art EV service centers in Balkumari and Basundhara. Business 04 Jul, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 400 per tola on Thursday Gold price rises by Rs 400 per tola on Thursday The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 400 per tola on Thursday, continuing its recent upward trend. The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 400 per tola on Thursday, continuing its recent upward trend. Business 03 Jul, 2025
SC upholds appointments of 52 officials in constitutional bodies SC upholds appointments of 52 officials in constitutional bodies ​​​​​​​ The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered to scrap the writ petitions filed against the appointments of 52 officials in the constitutional bodies. ​​​​​​​ The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered to scrap the writ petitions filed against the appointments of 52 officials in the constitutional bodies. Business 03 Jul, 2025
boAt Launches Nirvana Series in Nepal, Aman Gupta Brings Emotion, Energy, and Empathy to Kathmandu boAt Launches Nirvana Series in Nepal, Aman Gupta Brings Emotion, Energy, and Empathy... India’s leading audio wearable brand boAt officially entered the Nepali market on Monday with the launch of its premium Nirvana series. Already a household name in India, boAt is now formalizing its presence in Nepal through its acclaimed lineup of ANC-enabled earphones and earbuds. India’s leading audio wearable brand boAt officially entered the Nepali market on Monday with the launch of its premium Nirvana series. Already a household name in India, boAt is now formalizing its presence in Nepal through its acclaimed lineup of ANC-enabled earphones and earbuds. Business 03 Jul, 2025
Finance Minister Paudel defends luxury tax on gold, silver Finance Minister Paudel defends luxury tax on gold, silver Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has said the decision to implement a luxury tax on gold and silver aims to remove the country from the grey list of the Financial Action Taskforce (FTF). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has said the decision to implement a luxury tax on gold and silver aims to remove the country from the grey list of the Financial Action Taskforce (FTF). Business 02 Jul, 2025
NEPSE continues upward momentum, gains 34.42 points on Wednesday NEPSE continues upward momentum, gains 34.42 points on Wednesday The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index extended its rally for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, gaining 34.42 points or 1.29% to close at 2,694.82 points. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index extended its rally for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, gaining 34.42 points or 1.29% to close at 2,694.82 points. Business 02 Jul, 2025
Gold price surges by Rs 3,600 in two days Gold price surges by Rs 3,600 in two days Gold price continued their upward trend in the domestic market on Wednesday, rising by Rs 1,200 per tola. Gold price continued their upward trend in the domestic market on Wednesday, rising by Rs 1,200 per tola. Business 02 Jul, 2025
Proton e.MAS partners with Shark Tank Nepal as official sponsor Proton e.MAS partners with Shark Tank Nepal as official sponsor Proton e.MAS, the electric vehicle line from renowned Malaysian automaker Proton, has officially partnered with Shark Tank Nepal, as its official sponsor. Proton e.MAS, the electric vehicle line from renowned Malaysian automaker Proton, has officially partnered with Shark Tank Nepal, as its official sponsor. Business 02 Jul, 2025
Ncell to launch new mobile number range starting with 971 Ncell to launch new mobile number range starting with 971 Ncell is set to introduce new mobile numbers starting with the 971 prefix, following approval from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). The telecom company announced that it is preparing to distribute SIM cards with the new range by July 31. Ncell is set to introduce new mobile numbers starting with the 971 prefix, following approval from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). The telecom company announced that it is preparing to distribute SIM cards with the new range by July 31. Business 01 Jul, 2025
RG Creations Nepal leads in innovative hospitality design RG Creations Nepal leads in innovative hospitality design RG Creations Nepal is redefining architecture in Nepal’s hospitality and nightlife sectors with over 30 landmark projects and 15 years of experience. RG Creations Nepal is redefining architecture in Nepal’s hospitality and nightlife sectors with over 30 landmark projects and 15 years of experience. Business 01 Jul, 2025
IRGDD, NCC sign MoU to to boost Nepal's economy through economic diplomacy IRGDD, NCC sign MoU to to boost Nepal's economy through economic diplomacy The International Relations and Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD) and the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening NNepal's economy through economic diplomacy. The International Relations and Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD) and the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening NNepal's economy through economic diplomacy. Business 01 Jul, 2025
NEPSE surges by 1% on Tuesday NEPSE surges by 1% on Tuesday The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 28.91 points, or 1.09%, on Tuesday, closing at 2,660.39 points as the market maintained a broadly positive trend throughout the trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 28.91 points, or 1.09%, on Tuesday, closing at 2,660.39 points as the market maintained a broadly positive trend throughout the trading session. Business 01 Jul, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 2,400 per tola on Tuesday Gold price rises by Rs 2,400 per tola on Tuesday The price of gold surged by Rs 2,400 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, reversing the recent downward trend. The price of gold surged by Rs 2,400 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, reversing the recent downward trend. Business 01 Jul, 2025
Nepal Oil Corporation hikes fuel prices Nepal Oil Corporation hikes fuel prices Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products, effective from midnight last night (Tuesday). Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products, effective from midnight last night (Tuesday). Business 01 Jul, 2025
Birgunj Customs records Rs 565.42 billion in imports; India accounts for over 76% Birgunj Customs records Rs 565.42 billion in imports; India accounts for over 76% Goods worth Rs 565.42 billion were imported through the Birgunj customs point in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Birgunj Customs Office. Goods worth Rs 565.42 billion were imported through the Birgunj customs point in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, according to the Birgunj Customs Office. Business 01 Jul, 2025
NEPSE gains over 26 points, banking sector leads rally NEPSE gains over 26 points, banking sector leads rally The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index surged by 26.53 points or 1.02% on Sunday, closing at 2,622.28 points, as the market maintained a broadly positive trend throughout the trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index surged by 26.53 points or 1.02% on Sunday, closing at 2,622.28 points, as the market maintained a broadly positive trend throughout the trading session. Business 29 Jun, 2025
Nepal's first fiber cement board plant inaugurated with IME Group Investment Nepal's first fiber cement board plant inaugurated with IME Group Investment Everest Fiber Cement Board Industry, Nepal’s first-ever manufacturer of international quality fiber cement board with an investment of Rs 1.5 billion by IME Group, has officially begun operations. Everest Fiber Cement Board Industry, Nepal’s first-ever manufacturer of international quality fiber cement board with an investment of Rs 1.5 billion by IME Group, has officially begun operations. Business 26 Jun, 2025
New Customs Act needed to streamline trade: Finance Minister Paudel New Customs Act needed to streamline trade: Finance Minister Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on Tuesday emphasized the need for a new Customs Act to streamline customs procedures, promote accountability, and facilitate safe and efficient international trade. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on Tuesday emphasized the need for a new Customs Act to streamline customs procedures, promote accountability, and facilitate safe and efficient international trade. Business 25 Jun, 2025
MetLife Nepal launches campaign to reinstate lapsed life insurance policies MetLife Nepal launches campaign to reinstate lapsed life insurance policies MetLife Nepal has launched its annual Policy Reinstatement Campaign, encouraging customers to reactivate their lapsed life insurance policies and continue securing their financial future. MetLife Nepal has launched its annual Policy Reinstatement Campaign, encouraging customers to reactivate their lapsed life insurance policies and continue securing their financial future. Business 25 Jun, 2025
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
