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Gold and Silver Prices Drop Sharply in the Nepalese Market
Both gold and silver saw a significant decline in Nepal on Tuesday (Asar 8), with gold dropping by Rs. 1,600 per tola and silver falling by Rs. 140 per tola.
2 months ago
Tragedy at Ras Laffan: 13 Dead, Dozens Injured—Including Nepalese Workers—in Qatar Gas Facility Blast
A massive explosion and fire at Qatar's Barzan gas facility has left 13 dead and 66 injured, including workers from Nepal. Officials have confirmed that the incident was a technical accident and wider LNG exports remain unaffected.
2 months ago
Banks Must Function as Chariots for the Public, Says Finance Minister Wagle at Nepal Bank’s Hetauda Event
Inaugurating Nepal Bank Limited's new provincial building in Hetauda, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle urged banking institutions to honor their historical foundations by prioritizing public benefit and driving regional economic growth through modern digital solutions.
2 months ago
Avian Influenza Ravages Kathmandu Valley: Over 600,000 Birds Culled and Meat Sales Plunge by 30%
A highly adaptive outbreak of bird flu has turned the Kathmandu Valley into a high-risk hotspot, decimating the poultry sector and causing a massive reduction in daily chicken meat consumption due to consumer panic.
2 months ago
NEPSE Edges Lower in Volatile Session; Daily Turnover Ticks Up to Rs 4.44 Billion
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) benchmark index registered a marginal single-digit drop of 1.46 points on Monday, closing at 2,700.65 amid mixed sectoral performance and steady trading volumes.
2 months ago
Sri Lanka’s Exports Defy Middle East Geopolitical Shocks with 6% Growth in Early 2026
Driven by an impressive 10.5% surge in high-value service exports, Sri Lanka registered a 6% year-on-year increase in total export earnings during the first four months of 2026.
2 months ago
Oil Surges and Stocks Retreat as Trump Warns of Military Action and Strait of Hormuz Takeover
Global crude oil prices rallied while Wall Street stock futures slid on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s warnings of potential military strikes against Iran if nuclear negotiations collapse.
2 months ago
Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Crowned "Corporate Life Insurance of the Year 2026"
Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Limited has been recognized for its digital innovation, service excellence, and sector-leading contribution at the 18th Corporate Business Summit and Awards 2026.
2 months ago
NEPSE Debut: Yambaling and Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower Open at Upper Price Band in Special Pre-Open Session
Newly listed Yambaling Hydropower (YMHL) and Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower (TPKHL) commenced their first transactions at the maximum opening range of NPR 300 per share on Monday, paving the way for regular market trading.
2 months ago
Prime Commercial Bank to Issue NPR 3 Billion Worth of Debentures from Ashar 16
Prime Commercial Bank Limited is set to open the subscription for its 10-year debenture, "6.25% Prime Bank Debenture 2093," starting Ashar 16, offering investors an attractive annual interest rate of 6.25%.
2 months ago
Last Day to Apply: Mount Everest Power Development Limited Closes IPO for General Public Today
The public issue of 1,427,600 shares by Mount Everest Power Development Limited closes today (Asar 8), offering investors a final window to apply for a minimum of 10 shares at par value.
2 months ago
Gold and Silver Prices See Significant Gains in the Nepali Market
Gold prices jumped by NPR 1,400 per tola on Monday, while silver recorded a growth of NPR 40 per tola, signaling a strong bullish trend in Nepal's domestic bullion market.
2 months ago