Ncell Foundation to distribute over 2,400 educational kits linked to NPL Season 2 Ncell Foundation to distribute over 2,400 educational kits linked to NPL Season 2 Ncell Foundation has announced it will distribute 2,428 educational kits to students of government and community schools across Nepal, fulfilling its commitment made during the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2. Ncell Foundation has announced it will distribute 2,428 educational kits to students of government and community schools across Nepal, fulfilling its commitment made during the Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2. Business 17 Dec, 2025
Gold rebounds, silver crosses Rs 4,000 per tola Gold rebounds, silver crosses Rs 4,000 per tola Gold price rebounded in the domestic market on Wednesday, rising by Rs 700 per tola, while silver recorded a sharp surge, hitting a historic high. Gold price rebounded in the domestic market on Wednesday, rising by Rs 700 per tola, while silver recorded a sharp surge, hitting a historic high. Business 17 Dec, 2025
Govt allows use of Rs 200 and Rs 500 Indian currency notes Govt allows use of Rs 200 and Rs 500 Indian currency notes The government has decided to allow the use of Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 denominations, permitting individuals to carry up to INR 25,000. The government has decided to allow the use of Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500 denominations, permitting individuals to carry up to INR 25,000. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Petrol price increases Rs 2 per litre; diesel, kerosene reduced by Rs 4 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. 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. Business 16 Dec, 2025
US dollar hits record high against Nepali rupee 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. The US dollar reached an all-time high against the Nepali rupee on Tuesday, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Siddhartha Bank customers get up to 20% discount at Soltee Hotels 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. 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. Business 16 Dec, 2025
MetLife Nepal marks 24 years of operations 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. MetLife Nepal marked its 24th anniversary this month, highlighting its growth and continued commitment to providing insurance protection to millions of Nepalis. Business 16 Dec, 2025
BYD Dolphin crosses 1 million global sales, over 2,500 units sold in Nepal 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. 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. Business 16 Dec, 2025
vivo launches X300 Pro smartphone in Nepal 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. 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. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal holds 39th AGM, declares 19% cash dividend 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. 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. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Soltee Hotel Limited holds 51st AGM, appoints Dinesh Bahadur Bista as executive chair Soltee Hotel Limited holds 51st AGM, appoints Dinesh Bahadur Bista as executive chair Soltee Hotel Limited has successfully concluded its 51st Annual General Meeting, endorsing key financial proposals and appointing a new board of directors. Soltee Hotel Limited has successfully concluded its 51st Annual General Meeting, endorsing key financial proposals and appointing a new board of directors. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Gold price falls by Rs 1,700 per tola after hitting record high 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. 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. Business 16 Dec, 2025
Remittance inflows increase 31.4 percent in four months: NRB 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. 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. Business 15 Dec, 2025
Commercial Banks say NRB's QR rules tilt market toward private operators 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. 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. Business 15 Dec, 2025
Gold price hits fresh record, crosses Rs 260,000 per tola 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. 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. Business 15 Dec, 2025
Gorkha Brewery, Khalisisi launch nationwide bottle recycling initiative 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.” 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.” Business 14 Dec, 2025
18,500 cannabis plants destroyed in Sarlahi 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. 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. Business 14 Dec, 2025
Gold hits record high at Rs 258,800 per tola, silver drops 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. 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. Business 14 Dec, 2025
Moxy Hotels makes Nepal debut with opening in Kathmandu Moxy Hotels makes Nepal debut with opening in Kathmandu Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, has officially debuted in Nepal with the opening of Moxy Kathmandu, marking a new chapter in the country’s lifestyle hospitality segment. Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio, has officially debuted in Nepal with the opening of Moxy Kathmandu, marking a new chapter in the country’s lifestyle hospitality segment. Business 13 Dec, 2025
Deepal S05 secures 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating Deepal S05 secures 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating Deepal S05, the electric SUV from Deepal, has achieved a five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP safety assessment, reinforcing the brand’s focus on advanced safety engineering and intelligent mobility. Deepal S05, the electric SUV from Deepal, has achieved a five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP safety assessment, reinforcing the brand’s focus on advanced safety engineering and intelligent mobility. Business 13 Dec, 2025
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.
