ECONOMY
Gold imports surge with the arrival of wedding season
Gold imports surge with the arrival of wedding season
Although the government had reduced the customs duty on imports of gold in mid-November, banks were reluctant to import gold in large quantities due to a dispute over the allocation of gold between the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations and the Federation of Nepal Gold S...
Dec 31, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal Telecom reduces calling charges to India
Nepal Telecom reduces calling charges to India
The new rate is effective from midnight on December 30, according to Spokesperson Hari Dhakal.
Dec 31, 2024
ECONOMY
Over a million tourists visited Nepal in 2024
Over a million tourists visited Nepal in 2024
This is the first year in which tourist numbers have exceeded pre-pandemic levels since COVID-19, as arrivals were almost halted from 2020 to 2022.
Dec 31, 2024
ECONOMY
Sale of Foreign Employment Savings Bond just around 11 percent
Sale of Foreign Employment Savings Bond just around 11 perce...
The Bond worth Rs 500 million and issued on November 27, closed on Sunday with only about 11 percent sold. As the Office said, the total sale amounted to Rs 50.42 million.
Dec 31, 2024
Market
NEPSE sheds 33.08 points as development banks and finance indices weigh down market
NEPSE sheds 33.08 points as development banks and finance in...
KATHMANDU, Dec 31: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged 33.08 points to close at 2,576.50 points on Tuesday, the last day of 2024.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
WFP provides relief support to 1,200 flood-affected households in Roshi
WFP provides relief support to 1,200 flood-affected househol...
Twelve people were killed while 482 houses were completely damaged and 883 houses partially damaged in Roshi Rural Municipality due to the floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains on September 27 and 28.
Dec 31, 2024
SPORTS
Nepali cricketer Airee to miss Jay Trophy Men’s Elite Cup
Nepali cricketer Airee to miss Jay Trophy Men’s Elite Cup
Dipendra Singh Airee, the best player of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), will miss the Jay Trophy Men's Elite Cup. The all-rounder from the Nepal national cricket team is set to leave for the UAE on Friday to participate in an international T20 league.
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
8 major air crashes of 2024: Air disasters claim lives of Iranian President and dozens of...
8 major air crashes of 2024: Air disasters claim lives of Ir...
As 2024 nears its end, the world eagerly anticipates the grand arrival of the New Year. Reflecting on 2024, the year brought numerous frightening and distressing events, some triggering catastrophic disasters and severe humanitarian crisis. In this context, 2024 proved far more horrifying and terrif...
Dec 31, 2024
SOCIETY
CM Singh warns of action over meat and alcohol ban violations
CM Singh warns of action over meat and alcohol ban violation...
He requested the concerned bodies to strictly implement the provision related to prohibition of sale and consumption of meat and alcohol. CM Singh said that legal action would be taken if this edict is violated.
Dec 31, 2024
POLITICS
Harka Raj Rai appointed as Secretary of the House of Representatives
Harka Raj Rai appointed as Secretary of the House of Represe...
He was appointed as per Clause (1) of Article 106 of the Constitution of Nepal, according to the Office of the President.
Dec 31, 2024