Market
Gold, silver prices dip in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices dip in Nepali market
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, fine gold is being traded at Rs 309,000 per tola, while silver is priced at Rs 5,230 per tola.
Jun 05, 2026
BLOG
Rethinking MRP-Based Customs Valuation in Nepal
Rethinking MRP-Based Customs Valuation in Nepal
Nepal’s reliance on MRP-based customs valuation, while administratively convenient, risks distorting trade costs, encouraging informality, and underscoring the urgent need for a gradual shift toward risk-based, transaction value-driven customs reform.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next we...
His trip will the latest in a series of steps by China to reinforce its close ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor, whose leader Kim Jong Un has reached out to Russia in recent years, notably by sending troops and conventional weapons to support its war against Ukraine.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
'Putting pressure on Narendra Modi detrimental for international relations..': Russian Pre...
'Putting pressure on Narendra Modi detrimental for internati...
In an address to media at the St Petersburg Economic Forum, Putin said, "We are glad that India is developing its relations with all the countries. It's a great country"
Jun 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Foreign grants to Nepal decline, fall Rs 26 billion short of target
Foreign grants to Nepal decline, fall Rs 26 billion short of...
The fall in grants comes as the government struggles to meet revenue targets, creating resource shortages that have already affected development projects. Development partners have also reduced grant assistance, adding further pressure on public finances.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear...
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff assessed the site as a uranium enrichment plant and said it was closely coordinating with the United States to monitor North Korean nuclear activities. The South's military did not immediately release further details.
Jun 05, 2026
WORLD
Israel top court strikes down ban on ICRC prison visits
Israel top court strikes down ban on ICRC prison visits
In its judgement issued on Wednesday, the court found that the government had not offered sufficient justification for the blanket ban, which was imposed following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Jun 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Heat wave likely in Tarai belt
Heat wave likely in Tarai belt
The MFD stated that generally cloudy conditions are likely over Koshi Province and the hilly and Himalayan regions of the rest of the country, while partly cloudy conditions are likely over the Tarai region this afternoon.
Jun 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Secretary Pushkar released after questioning; reportedly texted PM seeking ambassadorial p...
Secretary Pushkar released after questioning; reportedly tex...
Pushkar was taken into custody from his residence in Kapan by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office. He was released later the same night into the custody of his wife after agreeing not to misuse his mobile phone, according to sources.
Jun 05, 2026
POLITICS
Lamichhane returning, Khanal heading to India
Lamichhane returning, Khanal heading to India
According to Nepal's Foreign Ministry, Khanal's visit comes at the invitation of his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar. He is scheduled to return to Nepal on Sunday.
Jun 05, 2026