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Japan likely to assist in BP Highway reconstruction

Japan likely to assist in BP Highway reconstruction

Kathmandu, February 23 — Japan has shown a positive outlook toward assisting in the reconstruction of the BP Highway, which was damaged by floods and landslides in late September. ...

Gold price up by NPR 300 per tola

Gold price up by NPR 300 per tola

Kathmandu, February 23 — The price of gold has seen a slight increase on the first day of trading this week, Sunday. On the last trading day, Friday, the...
Gold price drops by NPR 1,000 per tola

Gold price drops by NPR 1,000 per tola

Kathmandu, February 21 — The price of gold has decreased by Rs. 1,000 per tola (11.66 grams) in the Nepali market on Friday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold...
NEPSE index up by 3.14 points on Thursday

NEPSE index up by 3.14 points on Thursday

Kathmandu, February 20 — On Thursday, the NEPSE index rose by 3.14 points, continuing its upward momentum from Tuesday's 11.91-point increase. The market closed at 2,743.74 points. While...
Nepal's trade deficit widens as imports surge

Nepal's trade deficit widens as imports surge

Kathmandu, February 20 — In the first seven months of the current fiscal year, Nepal's trade balance has shown a significant imbalance. According to data from the Department of...
Gold price hits NPR 171,000 per tola

Gold price hits NPR 171,000 per tola

Kathmandu, February 20 — The price of gold in the Nepali market reached NPR 171,000 per tola (11.66 grams) on Thursday. This price is equivalent to the record price of...
IMF urges tighter fiscal controls to save Maldives

IMF urges tighter fiscal controls to save Maldives

MALÉ, Maldives, February 19 — The Maldives needs "urgent and stronger" fiscal consolidation to salvage its troubled economy despite a thriving tourism industry, the International Monetary Fund has warned. ...
Gold price up by NPR 1,100 per tola

Gold price up by NPR 1,100 per tola

Kathmandu, February 19 — The price of gold has risen again in the Nepali market on Wednesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association, the price...
Energy Minister Khadka slams Kulman Ghising and Prachanda

Energy Minister Khadka slams Kulman Ghising and Prachanda

Kathmandu, February 18 — Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister, Deepak Khadka, has accused the Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Kulman Ghising, of acting unilaterally without following...
Gold price up by NPR 700 per tola

Gold price up by NPR 700 per tola

Kathmandu, February 18 — The price of gold has increased in the Nepali market on Tuesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of...
US cuts $39 million in funding to Nepal

US cuts $39 million in funding to Nepal

Kathmandu, February 16 — The administration of US President Donald Trump has implemented strict budget cuts, halting funding to several countries, including Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. According to a...