Prices of gold, silver climb

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 1,900 per tola (11.66 grammes) in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the..

Nepal targets Chinese market with tourism promotion programme in Guangzhou

KATHMANDU:- Nepal has stepped up efforts to attract more Chinese tourists through a tourism promotion programme held in Guangzhou, China, under the theme “Nepal: Lifetime..

Former Finance Ministers’ suggestions range from economic reforms to austerity measures

KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has held a meeting with eight former Finance Ministers and received recommendations to be considered while formulating the upcoming national..

Price of gold drops by Rs 3300 per tola

KATHMANDU:- Price of fine good dropped by Rs 3300 today. The price of fine gold dropped to Rs 2,92,000 per tola in the commodity market today from Rs 2,95,300 a day before. Similarly, the price..

Nepal Goverment committed to removing Nepal from FATF’s grey list: Minister Wagle

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Finance, Dr. Swarnim Wagle, said the government of Nepal is committed to taking all necessary measures to ensure the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force..

Strict customs reduces cross-border trade

BANKE:- Trade across the Nepal-India border has sharply declined after the government strictly enforced a rule requiring customs duty on goods worth more than Rs. 100 brought in from India. The..

Refunds of small savers of troubled cooperatives begin

KATHMANDU:- The government has started refunding the money of small savers of troubled cooperatives. The Troubled Cooperative Management Committee has refunded the money of 378 small savers of three..

Price of Gold up by Rs 800 per tola

KATHMANDU:- Price of fine gold up by Rs 800 per tola today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold & Silver Dealers' Association, price of the fine gold today risen to Rs 2,94,800 per tola..

592 cartons of e-cigarettes confiscated by Mustang Customs Office

MUSTNAG:- The Mustang Customs Office based at Chhoser Nhechung of Lomanthang-1 in Korola confiscated 592 cartons of e-cigarettes (vapes) on Saturday. The customs serve at the Nepal-China northern..

Nearly 60 percent of budget spent in ten months, development expenditure only 28 percent

KATHMANDU:- The government's budget expenditure has reached about 60 percent of the annual allocation by the end of Baisakh (until May 14) of the current fiscal year, 2025/26. According..

Nepal, Thailand discuss expanding cooperation in trade, tourism and security

BANGKOK:- Nepal and Thailand have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, tourism, investment, agriculture, education and security cooperation. The issues were discussed during a..

Office of Auditor General submits annual report to President Paudel

KATHMANDU:- The annual report of the Auditor General for the fiscal year 2081/82 (2024/25) has been submitted to President Ramchandra Paudel. Auditor General Toyam Raya presented the report to the..

Issues of Nepal’s trade, transit and investment facilitation discussed in Kolkata

KATHMANDU:- The Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata organised an interaction programme on Nepal’s Trade, Transit and Investment Facilitation on Wednesday. The programme served as a platform..

Digital economy and good governance major focuses in budget: Finance Minister

KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the policies and programmes the government released was based on the promises and commitment papers Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) presented..

‘Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill-2082’ passed

KATHMANDU:- The House of Representatives has passed a proposal presented seeking consideration on the ‘Alternative Development Finance Mobilisation Bill-2082’. Today’s meeting of the HoR..

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