The Everest Hotel strengthens senior leadership with two landmark appointments The Everest Hotel strengthens senior leadership with two landmark appointments The Everest Hotel Kathmandu, one of Nepal's leading upscale city hotels, has announced the appointment of Pramod Dashora as General Manager effective April 20, 2026, and Kumar Manish Singh as Director of Sales and Marketing. The Everest Hotel Kathmandu, one of Nepal's leading upscale city hotels, has announced the appointment of Pramod Dashora as General Manager effective April 20, 2026, and Kumar Manish Singh as Director of Sales and Marketing. Business 04 May, 2026
AmCham Nepal engages diaspora in US to boost investment ties AmCham Nepal engages diaspora in US to boost investment ties The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal has stepped up efforts to strengthen U.S.–Nepal economic cooperation by engaging the Nepali diaspora in the United States to promote investment and commercial diplomacy. The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal has stepped up efforts to strengthen U.S.–Nepal economic cooperation by engaging the Nepali diaspora in the United States to promote investment and commercial diplomacy. Business 04 May, 2026
Gold falls by Rs 300 per tola; silver continues to rise Gold falls by Rs 300 per tola; silver continues to rise The price of gold declined by Rs 300 per tola in the domestic bullion market on Monday, continuing its recent downward trend. The price of gold declined by Rs 300 per tola in the domestic bullion market on Monday, continuing its recent downward trend. Business 04 May, 2026
Govt does not hassle businesspersons: RSP Chair Lamichhane Govt does not hassle businesspersons: RSP Chair Lamichhane Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, has told the industrialists and businesspersons that there was no point in getting harassed and panicked while involving in fair business. Chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, has told the industrialists and businesspersons that there was no point in getting harassed and panicked while involving in fair business. Business 03 May, 2026
Gold price drops by Rs 1,000 per tola; silver rises Gold price drops by Rs 1,000 per tola; silver rises The price of gold declined by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic bullion market on Sunday, while silver recorded a gain. The price of gold declined by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic bullion market on Sunday, while silver recorded a gain. Business 03 May, 2026
Gold, silver prices rebound after three-day decline Gold, silver prices rebound after three-day decline Prices of gold and silver rebounded in the domestic bullion market on Friday, ending a three-day declining trend. Prices of gold and silver rebounded in the domestic bullion market on Friday, ending a three-day declining trend. Business 01 May, 2026
Gold, silver prices continue to fall in domestic market Gold, silver prices continue to fall in domestic market The price of gold declined further by Rs 1,800 per tola in the domestic bullion market on Thursday, extending its three-day downward trend. The price of gold declined further by Rs 1,800 per tola in the domestic bullion market on Thursday, extending its three-day downward trend. Business 30 Apr, 2026
Customs clearance stalled, revenue hit over MRP dispute Customs clearance stalled, revenue hit over MRP dispute Customs clearance and revenue collection at major border points, including Birgunj, have been disrupted for the past two days after importers and exporters halted participation in clearance procedures, opposing the mandatory implementation of maximum retail price (MRP) at customs. Customs clearance and revenue collection at major border points, including Birgunj, have been disrupted for the past two days after importers and exporters halted participation in clearance procedures, opposing the mandatory implementation of maximum retail price (MRP) at customs. Business 30 Apr, 2026
NEPSE drops 25.81 points; turnover nears Rs 5 billion NEPSE drops 25.81 points; turnover nears Rs 5 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 25.81 points, or 0.93 percent, on Wednesday to close at 2,744.45 points. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 25.81 points, or 0.93 percent, on Wednesday to close at 2,744.45 points. Business 29 Apr, 2026
Customs clearance halts over MRP provision Customs clearance halts over MRP provision Customs clearance work has been halted at Birgunj Customs Office. Customs clearance work has been halted at Birgunj Customs Office. Business 29 Apr, 2026
Gold drops Rs 3,000 per tola, extends decline Gold drops Rs 3,000 per tola, extends decline Gold price fell by Rs 3,000 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, marking a second consecutive day of decline. Gold price fell by Rs 3,000 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, marking a second consecutive day of decline. Business 29 Apr, 2026
MetLife Nepal expands services to Jumla MetLife Nepal expands services to Jumla MetLife Nepal has launched its services in Jumla, expanding insurance access to one of the country’s most remote regions. MetLife Nepal has launched its services in Jumla, expanding insurance access to one of the country’s most remote regions. Business 28 Apr, 2026
Rs 6.42 billion revenue collected from Rasuwagadhi in nine months Rs 6.42 billion revenue collected from Rasuwagadhi in nine months The government has collected Rs 6.42 billion in revenue from the Rasuwagadhi Customs point during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. The government has collected Rs 6.42 billion in revenue from the Rasuwagadhi Customs point during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. Business 27 Apr, 2026
Gold price crosses Rs 300,000 mark again Gold price crosses Rs 300,000 mark again Gold price continued their upward trend in the domestic market on Monday, rising by Rs 1,300 per tola to cross the Rs 300,000 threshold once again. Gold price continued their upward trend in the domestic market on Monday, rising by Rs 1,300 per tola to cross the Rs 300,000 threshold once again. Business 27 Apr, 2026
Gold price rebounds by Rs 2,700 per tola Gold price rebounds by Rs 2,700 per tola The price of gold rebounded in the domestic bullion market on Sunday, rising by Rs 2,700 per tola. The price of gold rebounded in the domestic bullion market on Sunday, rising by Rs 2,700 per tola. Business 26 Apr, 2026
Dismantling of illegal structures begins in Gairigaun Dismantling of illegal structures begins in Gairigaun The work of removing the squatter settlements in Gairigaun located in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-9 has begun from today. The structures built on the public land along the Bagmati river is being dismantled as per the government's directives. The work of removing the squatter settlements in Gairigaun located in Kathmandu Metropolitan City-9 has begun from today. The structures built on the public land along the Bagmati river is being dismantled as per the government's directives. Business 25 Apr, 2026
inDrive rewards top drivers with EV cab, scooters inDrive rewards top drivers with EV cab, scooters Global ride-hailing platform inDrive has awarded top-performing driver partners with an electric cab and e-scooters under its Platinum Driver Giveaway campaign. Global ride-hailing platform inDrive has awarded top-performing driver partners with an electric cab and e-scooters under its Platinum Driver Giveaway campaign. Business 25 Apr, 2026
MetLife Nepal expands services to Jumla MetLife Nepal expands services to Jumla MetLife Nepal has expanded its services to Jumla, aiming to improve access to insurance and financial services in one of the country’s remote regions. MetLife Nepal has expanded its services to Jumla, aiming to improve access to insurance and financial services in one of the country’s remote regions. Business 25 Apr, 2026
Hetauda Cement Industry shut for lack of raw materials Hetauda Cement Industry shut for lack of raw materials Hetauda Cement Industry, which had been grappling with financial crisis for a long time, has shut down due to a shortage of raw materials. Hetauda Cement Industry, which had been grappling with financial crisis for a long time, has shut down due to a shortage of raw materials. Business 24 Apr, 2026
Gold extends decline for third day Gold extends decline for third day The price of gold continued to fall in the domestic bullion market on Friday, marking a third consecutive day of decline. The price of gold continued to fall in the domestic bullion market on Friday, marking a third consecutive day of decline. Business 24 Apr, 2026
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.
Environment Windstorms, lightning expected in parts of country The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast generally cloudy conditions in several parts of the country today, with chances of rain, thunderstorms and windstorms.
