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LPG Crisis Deepens: More Gas Imports, Yet Empty Cylinders Pile Up

Nepal is facing a severe LPG shortage despite Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) reporting that gas imports have increased well above normal levels. Consumers are struggling to find LPG, while dealers blame inadequate distribution and poor government management.

NEPSE Slips 7.37 Points to 2,643.83 as Turnover Reaches Rs. 4.27 Arba

NEPSE declined 7.37 points (0.27%) on Friday to close at 2,643.83, while daily turnover stood at Rs. 4.27 Arba with over 9.75 million shares traded.

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Gold, Silver Prices Drop in Nepal Market

Gold prices fell by Rs. 4,600 per tola and silver by Rs. 90 per tola in the Nepali market, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

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Q4 Update: Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life’s Profit Edges Up to Rs. 37.55 Crore

Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance reported a modest 1.31% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs. 37.55 crore in Q4 FY 2082/83, while net earned premium grew 20.97%.

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Agri Care Nepal Begins Preparations for Public IPO

Agri Care Nepal has appointed Nepal Life Capital as its institutional advisor to strengthen its capital structure and assess its financial, business, and regulatory readiness for a potential public IPO.

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Finance Ministry Reshuffles Four Senior Joint Secretaries

The Ministry of Finance has reassigned four senior joint secretaries in a move aimed at strengthening administrative efficiency, policy analysis, foreign aid coordination, and planning functions.

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Historic Win: Nepal Claims First-Ever Medal at International AI Olympiad

Nepal has secured its first-ever medal at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), with St. Xavier’s College student Siddhant Chaturvedi winning a bronze medal in Kazakhstan.

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NRB to Raise Rs. 20 Billion Through 35-Day Deposit Collection Instrument

Nepal Rastra Bank is set to collect Rs. 20 billion from banks and financial institutions through a 35-day deposit collection instrument to manage liquidity in the banking system.

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Banking Sector Recovery Begins? ICRA Says Nepal’s Toughest Phase May Be Over

ICRA Nepal’s latest report says Nepal’s banking sector is gradually moving toward recovery, supported by lower interest rates, improving loan growth and stronger borrower finances, although high non-performing loans and capital pressure remain major concerns.

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Task Force Calls for Leadership Shift and Major Organizational Overhaul

A 65-page draft report by the CPN-UML’s Election Review and Party Reorganization Task Force has called for sweeping changes in leadership, party structure and working style, while raising serious questions over Chairman KP Sharma Oli’s leadership approach.

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NEPSE Climbs 8.81 Points, Turnover Reaches Rs. 3.72 Arba

The NEPSE index gained 8.81 points to close at 2,651.21 on Thursday, while market turnover stood at Rs. 3.72 Arba as investor activity remained steady.

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Sarbottam Paints Makes NEPSE Debut at Rs. 300, Trading Under SAPIL

Sarbottam Paints Limited has made its first trade on NEPSE at Rs. 300 per share during the Special Pre-Open Session, marking the company’s official entry into the secondary market.

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Gold Dips, Silver Gains! Precious Metal Prices Move in Opposite Directions

Gold prices declined by Rs. 500 per tola in the Nepali market on Thursday, while silver became Rs. 5 more expensive per tola.

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