NEPSE closes early after third circuit break halts trading for the day NEPSE closes early after third circuit break halts trading for the day Nepal’s stock market suffered a full-day shutdown Thursday after a steep sell-off triggered three successive circuit breakers, forcing the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) to halt trading for the rest of the session. Nepal’s stock market suffered a full-day shutdown Thursday after a steep sell-off triggered three successive circuit breakers, forcing the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) to halt trading for the rest of the session. Business 18 Sep, 2025
NEPSE triggers second circuit break as index plunges 5% NEPSE triggers second circuit break as index plunges 5% Nepal’s stock market faced sharp turbulence Thursday, hitting its second circuit breaker of the day after a steep decline of 5 percent within minutes of resuming trade. Nepal’s stock market faced sharp turbulence Thursday, hitting its second circuit breaker of the day after a steep decline of 5 percent within minutes of resuming trade. Business 18 Sep, 2025
Gold, silver prices continue decline on Thursday Gold, silver prices continue decline on Thursday Gold price continued their downward trend in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 900 per tola. Gold price continued their downward trend in the domestic market on Thursday, falling by Rs 900 per tola. Business 18 Sep, 2025
Birgunj Customs collects Rs 39.15bln in two months Birgunj Customs collects Rs 39.15bln in two months Birgunj Customs Office reported collecting Rs 39.15 billion in revenue during the first two months of the current fiscal year, achieving 90.99 percent of its target. Birgunj Customs Office reported collecting Rs 39.15 billion in revenue during the first two months of the current fiscal year, achieving 90.99 percent of its target. Business 18 Sep, 2025
Stock market to reopen from tomorrow Stock market to reopen from tomorrow Nepal’s sole secondary stock market, Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), will resume regular trading on Thursday, the Securities Board of Nepal announced. Nepal’s sole secondary stock market, Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), will resume regular trading on Thursday, the Securities Board of Nepal announced. Business 17 Sep, 2025
Dongfeng Motor expands into Egypt with nine new models Dongfeng Motor expands into Egypt with nine new models Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor has entered the Egyptian market, unveiling nine new vehicle models at a launch event held in Cairo. Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor has entered the Egyptian market, unveiling nine new vehicle models at a launch event held in Cairo. Business 17 Sep, 2025
Nepal's current account surplus doubles in first month of FY 2025/26 Nepal's current account surplus doubles in first month of FY 2025/26 Nepal’s current account surplus jumped to Rs 78.14 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year, more than double the Rs 33.08 billion recorded a year ago, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) said on Monday in its latest macroeconomic update Nepal’s current account surplus jumped to Rs 78.14 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year, more than double the Rs 33.08 billion recorded a year ago, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) said on Monday in its latest macroeconomic update Business 16 Sep, 2025
Gold hits record high, silver slips Gold hits record high, silver slips The price of gold surged by Rs 1,900 per tola on Tuesday to reach a new all-time high of Rs 217,100 per tola in the domestic market. The price of gold surged by Rs 1,900 per tola on Tuesday to reach a new all-time high of Rs 217,100 per tola in the domestic market. Business 16 Sep, 2025
Finance Minister Khanal pledges to trim projects, raise Rs 100bln Finance Minister Khanal pledges to trim projects, raise Rs 100bln Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal said up to Rs 100 billion can be raised by cutting politically driven, unprepared, and fragmented projects from the current budget. Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal said up to Rs 100 billion can be raised by cutting politically driven, unprepared, and fragmented projects from the current budget. Business 15 Sep, 2025
Rameshwar Khanal assumes office as Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal assumes office as Finance Minister Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal took office on Monday and immediately formed a three-member task force to prioritize projects for budget implementation. Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal took office on Monday and immediately formed a three-member task force to prioritize projects for budget implementation. Business 15 Sep, 2025
Ncell vows to rebuild after vandalism, offers free services Ncell vows to rebuild after vandalism, offers free services Telecom operator Ncell has pledged to rebuild its operations after several of its facilities—including the Ncell ICON head office in Kathmandu and regional offices in Mahendranagar, Dhangadhi, and Pokhara—were heavily damaged during last week’s unrest. Telecom operator Ncell has pledged to rebuild its operations after several of its facilities—including the Ncell ICON head office in Kathmandu and regional offices in Mahendranagar, Dhangadhi, and Pokhara—were heavily damaged during last week’s unrest. Business 15 Sep, 2025
Cathay Pacific suspends Kathmandu flights until Sept 30 Cathay Pacific suspends Kathmandu flights until Sept 30 Cathay Pacific has announced a temporary suspension of all flights between Hong Kong and Kathmandu from Monday, September 15, through Tuesday, September 30, 2025, following a safety assessment of the situation in Kathmandu Cathay Pacific has announced a temporary suspension of all flights between Hong Kong and Kathmandu from Monday, September 15, through Tuesday, September 30, 2025, following a safety assessment of the situation in Kathmandu Business 14 Sep, 2025
Tourism counts Rs 25bln loss but eyes swift rebound Tourism counts Rs 25bln loss but eyes swift rebound Nepal’s tourism industry has suffered an estimated Rs 25 billion loss from the September 8–9 Gen-Z protests, which damaged hotels, disrupted travel, and led to booking cancellations just as the peak tourist season was set to begin. Nepal’s tourism industry has suffered an estimated Rs 25 billion loss from the September 8–9 Gen-Z protests, which damaged hotels, disrupted travel, and led to booking cancellations just as the peak tourist season was set to begin. Business 13 Sep, 2025
NRB directs banks, financial institutions to resume essential services NRB directs banks, financial institutions to resume essential services The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has urged all licensed banks, development banks, finance companies, and payment-related institutions to resume essential banking and digital payment services amid current restrictions. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has urged all licensed banks, development banks, finance companies, and payment-related institutions to resume essential banking and digital payment services amid current restrictions. Business 11 Sep, 2025
Buddha Air announces flight resumption from September 11 Buddha Air announces flight resumption from September 11 Buddha Air has announced that it will resume regular flight services from early morning on Thursday, September 11, following the reopening of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Buddha Air has announced that it will resume regular flight services from early morning on Thursday, September 11, following the reopening of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Business 10 Sep, 2025
Team Ventures invests in The Himalayan Times to fuel growth, IPO journey Team Ventures invests in The Himalayan Times to fuel growth, IPO journey Nepal’s leading sector-agnostic alternative investment firm Team Ventures today announced its strategic investment in the country’s leading media house, The Himalayan Times Media Entertainment and Tech Limited (HTMETL). Nepal’s leading sector-agnostic alternative investment firm Team Ventures today announced its strategic investment in the country’s leading media house, The Himalayan Times Media Entertainment and Tech Limited (HTMETL). Business 07 Sep, 2025
Daraz launches 9.9 Dashain Dhamaka with discounts up to 75% Daraz launches 9.9 Dashain Dhamaka with discounts up to 75% Daraz Nepal has announced its “9.9 Dashain Dhamaka” campaign, coinciding with both Dashain festivities and the platform’s anniversary celebrations. Daraz Nepal has announced its “9.9 Dashain Dhamaka” campaign, coinciding with both Dashain festivities and the platform’s anniversary celebrations. Business 07 Sep, 2025
Proton Nepal delivers 10 e.MAS7 SUVs in Butwal ahead of showroom launch Proton Nepal delivers 10 e.MAS7 SUVs in Butwal ahead of showroom launch Proton Nepal has delivered 10 units of its premium electric SUV, the Proton e.MAS7, in Butwal even before the official opening of its showroom in collaboration with dealer Balaji E Automobiles. Proton Nepal has delivered 10 units of its premium electric SUV, the Proton e.MAS7, in Butwal even before the official opening of its showroom in collaboration with dealer Balaji E Automobiles. Business 07 Sep, 2025
Triumph Nepal expands with new showroom in Itahari Triumph Nepal expands with new showroom in Itahari Triumph Nepal has inaugurated its new showroom in Itahari, Province 1, in partnership with Auto City, the authorized dealer for the region. Triumph Nepal has inaugurated its new showroom in Itahari, Province 1, in partnership with Auto City, the authorized dealer for the region. Business 07 Sep, 2025
realme launches Note 70 in Nepal with 6300mAh battery and military-grade durability realme launches Note 70 in Nepal with 6300mAh battery and military-grade durability realme, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, has officially launched the realme Note 70 in Nepal. realme, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, has officially launched the realme Note 70 in Nepal. Business 07 Sep, 2025
Health 4,617 people administered vaccination against measles in Dhorpatan Vaccinations against measles have been administered in Dhorpatan Municipality, Baglung. bAG
Kathmandu RSP secretariat meeting today for recommending PR candidates Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)'s secretariat meeting is scheduled to take place today to recommend candidates towards Proportional Representation (PR) electoral system under the House of Representatives (HoR) member elections.
Sports Watkins header propels Aston Villa past Lille in Europa League, Midtjylland stuns Forest Another Bundesliga team, Freiburg, needs to overturn a 1-0 defeat to Genk in Belgium.
World Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones.
Nepal Locals halt waste disposal at Bancharedanda The disposal of waste from Kathmandu Valley at Bancharedanda has been halted due to obstruction by local residents.
Kathmandu Rainfall Helps Reduce Kathmandu's Air Pollution; AQI Falls to 149 Air pollution that had blanketed major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, for the past few days has begun to decrease gradually.
Kathmandu NHRC directs government to ensure smooth petroleum supply, curb hoarding The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the government to take all necessary measures to ensure the smooth distribution of petroleum products.
Business NOC urges public not to hoard cooking gas; supply remains regular The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has urged consumers not to hoard cooking gas (LPG cylinders), stating that the import of the essential fuel is continuing as usual.
Nepal Nepal govt stops providing on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals Nepal has decided to stop granting on-arrival visas to Iranian nationals.
