OPD insurance limit set at Rs. 25,000

KATHMANDU:- The Health Insurance Board has revised its policy on providing health insurance services, deciding that beneficiaries can now receive OPD services up to Rs. 25,000 only. Board..

Country’s macroeconomic and financial status satisfactory, central bank report states

KATHMANDU:- Nepal's overall economic and financial indicators have remained satisfactory, states the current Macroeconomic and Financial Status report released by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)..

92,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in a month

KATHMANDU:- Nepal welcomed 92,573 foreign tourists in the first month of the year 2026. According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the number of foreign travelers in January this year is..

Improvement in financial inclusion

KATHMANDU:- Nepal has witnessed a significant improvement in financial service in terms of access, use and quality. A Financial Inclusion Index released by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Sunday,..

FNCCI urges parties to prioritize private sector in election manifestos

KATHMANDU:- The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has urged political parties to prioritise the protection, promotion and boosting the morale of the private sector in..

Capital expenditure contracts while finance expense goes up

KATHMANDU:- Capital expenditure contracted as of the 2nd quarter of the current fiscal year (FY). According to the 2nd quarter report of the current fiscal year (FY) published by the Ministry of..

Gold price reaches 339,300 per tola, setting historic record

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold in the domestic market has reached Rs 339,300 per tola today, setting a historic record. Likewise, the price of silver has also set a new record, reaching Rs 7,505 per..

Gold, silver prices set new records in domestic market

KATHMANDU:- Gold price has set a new record in the domestic market, with the precious metal being traded at Rs 318,800 per tola (11.66 grammes) today. Similarly, silver price has also reached an..

Finance Minister calls for collective efforts to withdraw Nepal from FATF Gray List

KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has said that it is the shared responsibility of all stakeholders and authorities to work toward removing Nepal from the Financial Action Task..

Nepal’s public debt rises to Rs. 2,806 billion

KATHMANDU:- Nepal's total outstanding public debt reached Rs. 2,806.39 billion as of mid-January 2026, reflecting a significant increase from the previous fiscal year. Out of total debt, external..

Gold price hits Rs 309 thousand per tola

KATHMANDU:- The gold and silver prices have set new record in the local market today. The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association has fixed the price of hallmark gold at Rs..

Imports Through Birgunj Customs Surge by 15% in Six Months

BIRGUNJ:- Imports through the Birgunj customs point have seen significant growth in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2082/83. Goods worth Rs 438.21 billion were brought into the..

BFI weak in research denting investment: Finance Minister

KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Khanal has said the culture of study and research is weak in banking and financial institutes (BFI), resulting in dearth of knowledge to identify the..

Gold prices continue to rise in Nepal

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 9,200 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price..

Gold, silver prices decline

KATHMANDU:- The prices of gold and silver declined in the domestic market on Thursday. According to the Federation of Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 292,200 per..

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