Cathay honours Nepal's top travel and cargo agents with 'Wings of Excellence' Awards Cathay honours Nepal's top travel and cargo agents with 'Wings of... Cathay, a premium travel lifestyle brand that integrates flights, holidays, shopping, dining, wellness, and payment services, celebrated Nepal’s top five travel and cargo partner agents at its annual ‘Wings of Excellence’ awards ceremony, recognizing their outstanding contributions over the past year, today. Cathay, a premium travel lifestyle brand that integrates flights, holidays, shopping, dining, wellness, and payment services, celebrated Nepal’s top five travel and cargo partner agents at its annual ‘Wings of Excellence’ awards ceremony, recognizing their outstanding contributions over the past year, today. Business 04 Mar, 2025
Himalaya Airlines to launch Pokhara-Lhasa commercial flights from March 31 Himalaya Airlines to launch Pokhara-Lhasa commercial flights from March 31 The airline will commence flights to Lhasa, China, starting March 31. The airline will commence flights to Lhasa, China, starting March 31. Business 04 Mar, 2025
NEPSE declines by 30.36 points, daily turnover falls to Rs 12.9 billion NEPSE declines by 30.36 points, daily turnover falls to Rs 12.9 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) dropped by 30.36 points, or 1.05%, on Tuesday, closing at 2,846.30 points by the end of the trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) dropped by 30.36 points, or 1.05%, on Tuesday, closing at 2,846.30 points by the end of the trading session. Business 04 Mar, 2025
Gold price surges by Rs 1,400 per tola on Tuesday Gold price surges by Rs 1,400 per tola on Tuesday The price of gold surged by Rs 1,400 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, reversing a recent trend of consistent decline. The price of gold surged by Rs 1,400 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, reversing a recent trend of consistent decline. Business 04 Mar, 2025
Rs 11 billion demanded for expansion of airports in Lumbini, Karnali Provinces Rs 11 billion demanded for expansion of airports in Lumbini, Karnali Provinces The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has demanded the Finance Ministry to ensure financial resources for the expansion of three airports in Karnali and Lumbini Provinces. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has demanded the Finance Ministry to ensure financial resources for the expansion of three airports in Karnali and Lumbini Provinces. Business 04 Mar, 2025
Intrepid Travel announces senior leadership changes to support Asia's growth strategy for 2025 Intrepid Travel announces senior leadership changes to support Asia's growth... Intrepid Travel has announced changes to its leadership structure in Asia to support regional growth and advance its 2030 goal of reaching over 600,000 travelers. Intrepid Travel has announced changes to its leadership structure in Asia to support regional growth and advance its 2030 goal of reaching over 600,000 travelers. Business 03 Mar, 2025
NEPSE falls 13 points today after strong rally on Sunday NEPSE falls 13 points today after strong rally on Sunday After a strong rally on the first trading day of the week, where the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 75.24 points, the market failed to sustain its upward momentum and declined by 13.62 points (0.47%) on Monday, closing at 2,876.66 points. After a strong rally on the first trading day of the week, where the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 75.24 points, the market failed to sustain its upward momentum and declined by 13.62 points (0.47%) on Monday, closing at 2,876.66 points. Business 03 Mar, 2025
NEPSE surges by 75 points as multiple sectors gain over 4% NEPSE surges by 75 points as multiple sectors gain over 4% The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a strong rally on the first trading day of the week, surging by 75.24 points, or 2.67%, to close at 2,890.28. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a strong rally on the first trading day of the week, surging by 75.24 points, or 2.67%, to close at 2,890.28. Business 02 Mar, 2025
Gold price plunges by Rs 2,200 per tola Gold price plunges by Rs 2,200 per tola The price of gold in the domestic market plunged by Rs 2,200 per tola on Friday, continuing its recent downward trend. The price of gold in the domestic market plunged by Rs 2,200 per tola on Friday, continuing its recent downward trend. Business 28 Feb, 2025
NEPSE surges 49 points as banking sector leads with 3.32% gain NEPSE surges 49 points as banking sector leads with 3.32% gain The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 49.15 points (1.77%), closing at 2,815.04 by the end of Thursday's trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 49.15 points (1.77%), closing at 2,815.04 by the end of Thursday's trading session. Business 27 Feb, 2025
Exports up nearly by double through Birgunj customs Exports up nearly by double through Birgunj customs Goods worth Rs 40 billion 345 million and 979 thousand have been exported through Birgunj customs point in the last seven months of the current fiscal year, 2024/25. Goods worth Rs 40 billion 345 million and 979 thousand have been exported through Birgunj customs point in the last seven months of the current fiscal year, 2024/25. Business 27 Feb, 2025
Gold price drops further by Rs 200 per tola Gold price drops further by Rs 200 per tola The price of gold in the domestic market has declined by Rs 200 per tola on Thursday, following a Rs 800 drop on Wednesday. The price of gold in the domestic market has declined by Rs 200 per tola on Thursday, following a Rs 800 drop on Wednesday. Business 27 Feb, 2025
Gold hits record High of Rs 171,300 Per Tola Gold hits record High of Rs 171,300 Per Tola The price of gold in the domestic market has reached an all-time high of Rs 171,300 per tola on Tuesday, marking an increase of Rs 500 per tola from the previous day. The price of gold in the domestic market has reached an all-time high of Rs 171,300 per tola on Tuesday, marking an increase of Rs 500 per tola from the previous day. Business 25 Feb, 2025
NEPSE gains 3.36 points as daily turnover reaches Rs 11 billlion NEPSE gains 3.36 points as daily turnover reaches Rs 11 billlion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a gain of 3.36 points (0.12%), closing at 2,758.75 by the end of Monday’s trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a gain of 3.36 points (0.12%), closing at 2,758.75 by the end of Monday’s trading session. Business 24 Feb, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 500 per tola Gold price rises by Rs 500 per tola The price of gold has increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, continuing its upward trend. The price of gold has increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, continuing its upward trend. Business 24 Feb, 2025
Nepal records Rs 861.38 billion trade deficit in seven months Nepal records Rs 861.38 billion trade deficit in seven months Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 861.38 billion in the last seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Department of Customs. Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 861.38 billion in the last seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Department of Customs. Business 22 Feb, 2025
NEPSE rises by 29 points, daily turnover reaches Rs 10 billion NEPSE rises by 29 points, daily turnover reaches Rs 10 billion The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 29.87 points (1.10%) on Monday, closing at 2,727.91 by the end of the trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 29.87 points (1.10%) on Monday, closing at 2,727.91 by the end of the trading session. Business 17 Feb, 2025
Driving growth in Nepal's Agribusiness: Insights from India's PEVC models Driving growth in Nepal's Agribusiness: Insights from India's PEVC models To strengthen Nepal’s agribusiness financing ecosystem and bridge critical investment gaps, Team Ventures, in collaboration with the FCDO-funded CASA Programme, implemented by Swisscontact Nepal, and supported by the Nepal Private Equity Association (NPEA), recently hosted a high-impact workshop titled ‘Private Equity and Venture Capital (PEVC) Investment Strategies in Agribusiness: Lessons from India’. To strengthen Nepal’s agribusiness financing ecosystem and bridge critical investment gaps, Team Ventures, in collaboration with the FCDO-funded CASA Programme, implemented by Swisscontact Nepal, and supported by the Nepal Private Equity Association (NPEA), recently hosted a high-impact workshop titled ‘Private Equity and Venture Capital (PEVC) Investment Strategies in Agribusiness: Lessons from India’. Business 17 Feb, 2025
Economy improving gradually: FM Paudel Economy improving gradually: FM Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has said country's economy was improving gradually. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, has said country's economy was improving gradually. Business 15 Feb, 2025
Nepal, India agree to develop high-quality cross border transmission line Nepal, India agree to develop high-quality cross border transmission line Nepal and India have agreed to develop a high-quality transmission line for cross border power trade. Nepal and India have agreed to develop a high-quality transmission line for cross border power trade. Business 14 Feb, 2025
World A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others.
Environment BaYu Sambaad: Centering Children and Youth in Nepal's Climate Agenda – Government of Nepal, United Nations in Nepal More than 100 children and young people from across Nepal convened in Kathmandu today for the Balbalika tatha Yuwa (BaYu) Sambaad, a children and youth-led national dialogue on climate action ahead of the international Sagarmatha Sambaad.
Kathmandu Multi-millionaire Brazilian aviator arrives to greet Everest team Owner of Helisul Aviação, South America’s largest aviation operator, today arrived in Kathmandu to begin his tour of the Mt. Everest region.
Kathmandu MediaTalk XXXVIII urges youth to reconnect with roots Experts have stressed the importance of reconnecting with intangible heritage to build resilience and preserve cultural identity, speaking at the 38th edition of the MediaTalk series organized by St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Kathmandu Dialogue stalls as teacher delegates denied entry to ministry Following the Supreme Court's order to address the teachers' demands within three days, Education, Science, and Technology Minister Raghuji Pant summoned the agitating Confederation of Nepalese Teachers for talks.
World Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.
World Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area.
Nepal NC Secy Thapa hints exit from NC-UML coalition government In light of the questions over the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) coalition-led government amid various protests in Kathmandu from several sectors, including education, health, cooperatives, NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa stated that the NC will leave the government if necessary.
Nepal Pokhara Airport: A runway for corruption, not for flights Recently, international media, including The New York Times, Business Standard and Deccan Herald, reported on the grave corruption contentions associated with the construction of Pokhara Airport.
