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Nepal Telecommunications Authority warns ISPs against unauthorized internet price hikes
Nepal Telecommunications Authority says internet service charges have not increased and warns providers against unauthorized price hikes, excess billing and practices that harm consumers.
Nepal Telecom says affordable internet packages will continue despite private ISPs’ decision
Nepal Telecom will continue its affordable internet packages despite private ISPs ending low-cost plans, while expanding fiber services and introducing a virtual set-top box.
NEPSE gains 17.15 points to close at 2,591.80 ahead of Dashain
NEPSE rose 17.15 points to 2,591.80 on Friday ahead of Dashain, while turnover reached Rs 4.84 billion and all 13 sectoral indices recorded gains.
Government to provide Rs 1.5 billion in grants to sugarcane farmers
Nepal’s government plans to distribute Rs 1.5 billion in grants to sugarcane farmers in Bardiya, Rautahat, Kailali and Kanchanpur after Minister Geeta Chaudhary approved the distribution procedures.
Gold price rises by Rs 2,900 per tola to Rs 295,700 in Nepal
Gold prices in Nepal rose by Rs 2,900 per tola to Rs 295,700 on Friday, while silver prices increased by Rs 15 to Rs 4,405, according to FENEGOSIDA.
Business closures rise as new industry registrations decline in Jumla
Jumla recorded 180 industry closures and 188 new registrations in fiscal year 2025/26, as the district continued to see declining registrations and rising business closures.
Gold price falls Rs 3,800 per tola over the week
Gold prices in Nepal fell Rs 3,800 per tola last week to Rs 294,800, while silver declined Rs 170 to Rs 4,450 amid rising US Treasury yields.
NIC Asia Bank to enable Apple Pay, Google Pay for international e-commerce payments
NIC Asia Bank will enable merchants to accept international payments through Apple Pay and Google Pay via its CyberSource Payment Gateway, targeting tourism and digital businesses.
Siddhartha Bank cannot deduct employee vehicle depreciation and insurance costs, tribunal rules
The Revenue Tribunal has denied Siddhartha Bank’s employee vehicle depreciation and insurance deductions for three fiscal years while allowing certain share issuance and CSR expenses.
Climate change, diseases and habitat loss challenge beekeeping and wild bee conservation in Nepal
Climate change, forage shortages, pests and diseases are challenging Nepal’s beekeeping sector, while experts call for better management and conservation of wild bee habitats.
High interest rates, fleet expansion delays and staff shortages push Nepal Airlines into crisis
Nepal Airlines is facing debt, fleet expansion and staffing problems, with its acting general manager calling for government intervention and corporate restructuring.
Relekhola Hydropower Project shuts down after flood damages dam
The 6-megawatt Relekhola Hydropower Project in Myagdi has stopped generating electricity after floods damaged its dam and landslides blocked access roads.
Nepse falls 11.90 points to close at 2,587.25
Nepse fell 11.90 points to 2,587.25 on Friday as turnover exceeded Rs 4.29 billion, with most sub-indices declining despite recent government measures to improve the stock market.
Nepal moves to regulate tax exemptions on batteries used in electric vehicles and clean tempos
Nepal is preparing procedures to regulate tax exemptions on batteries used in electric vehicles and clean tempos, with tighter documentation and tracking requirements for exempt batteries.
Nepal opens national electricity transmission grid to private sector under wheeling-charge system
Nepal has opened its national electricity transmission grid to private users through regulated wheeling charges, introducing open access for electricity trading while retaining existing infrastructure ownership.
Gold price rises by Rs 1,500 per tola, silver up Rs 25
Gold and silver prices increased in Nepal on Friday, with hallmark gold rising Rs 1,500 to Rs 294,800 per tola and silver increasing Rs 25 to Rs 4,450.
Nepal sees 12.1 percent rise in foreign tourist arrivals in September
Nepal recorded 88,248 foreign tourist arrivals in September 2026, up 12.1 percent year-on-year, with South Asia and China contributing significantly despite declines from Europe and Oceania.
NTA to recover Rs 8.05 billion in dues from UTL, directs Ncell to submit asset handover plan
NTA will recover Rs 8.05 billion from UTL after its licence was cancelled, while renewing five ISP licences, approving its 2026/27 budget and directing Ncell on asset handover.
NEPSE gains 0.26 points to close at 2,599.15
Nepal’s stock market closed nearly unchanged Thursday as NEPSE gained 0.26 points to 2,599.15, with 139 companies advancing and turnover reaching Rs 4.89 billion.
Gold and silver prices remain unchanged in Nepal
Gold and silver prices remained unchanged in Nepal on Thursday, with gold trading at Rs 293,300 and silver at Rs 4,425 per tola, respectively.
Banks begin dispensing Rs 100 notes through selected ATMs ahead of Dashain
Banks have started dispensing new Rs 100 notes through selected ATMs in Nepal ahead of Dashain, with the facility initially available at some locations in the Kathmandu Valley.