- Thursday, 16 April 2026
Gold and silver prices up
The price of gold and silver has gone up in the domestic bullion market today. The price of the yellow metal has increased by Rs 6,000 and that of silver by Rs 320 per tola (11.66 grammes).
Journalists contribute to enhancing Nepal-Russia relations: Rakshaev
Rinchen R. Rakshaev, Charge D’Affaires of the Russian Embassy here, has said that the media have played an important role in promoting Russia-Nepal relations. "In today’s complex and rapidly changing global information environment, the role of journalists is more important than ever – particularly when it comes to boosting the traditionally friendly relations between nations," Rakshaev said at a function organised to mark the new Nepali Year in Kathmandu on Monday. Nepal and Russia are observing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations this year. They opened formal diplomatic relations on July 20, 1956.
Two fugitives arrested in Srijana Budhamagar burning death case
Two suspects who had been on the run in connection with the death of Srijana Budhamagar, who died after being set on fire in Nepalgunj–12, have been arrested, according to the District Police Office, Banke. According to Police Inspector Ramesh Bista, acting information officer at the District Police Office, Banke, the main accused, Srijana’s boyfriend Arif Dhapali, along with his mother and sister, had already been taken into custody and were under investigation. Police have now also arrested Dhapali’s father and brother, who had absconded following the incident.
Banana prices triple in Kathmandu amid supply crunch, import restriction
Consumers across the Kathmandu Valley are facing an unexpected surge in banana prices, with rates tripling in recent days due to a mismatch between high demand and limited supply. At present, bananas are being sold at Rs. 250 to Rs. 300 per dozen in local markets—far above the usual price range of Rs. 100 to Rs. 150. Many consumers have expressed shock at the sudden increase. Bhoj Raj Banstola, a resident of Matidivi, said he recently paid Rs. 310 for a dozen of large bananas.
Honey production high in Mahottari district
Despite unfavourable weather conditions during the peak honey-collection season, honey production in Mahottari district has increased encouragingly this year. Farmers attribute the rise to the abundant flowering of plants during the spring season and a reduction in forest fires. According to the Navajagaran Beekeepers’ Farmers Group based in Khairenitar, Chitwan, a total of
Billions worth of Nepal Railway assets left abandoned for long
Assets of Nepal Railway worth billions of rupees, located in the neighbouring Indian town of Raxaul, have remained neglected and abandoned for decades. Approximately 16 bigha one kattha and four dhur land owned by Nepal Railway, situated to the north of the Indian railway station in the border town of Raxaul, along with its physical infrastructure, has been left in a derelict condition for years. The property includes a guest house, traffic office quarters, three warehouses, a telephone building, residence of the telephone officer, railway station building and residential quarters for the station master and assistant station master. Most of this land has now been encroached upon.
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Night passenger bus service to start from tonight
Kathmandu Metropolitan City is set to start night passenger bus service from today. The bus service will start from Pulchowk at 7:00 pm.
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90 percent hotels in Pokhara packed on New Year
Over 90 percent of hotels in the Lakeside area of Pokhara have remained packed as people throng the city to celebrate the Nepali New Year.
Highest real estate transactions in Madhes
Madhes Province has emerged as the leading hub for real estate activity in Nepal, recording the highest number of property transactions over the past three fiscal years. This finding comes from a recent trend analysis based on data from the Department of Land Management Archives (DOLMA), Inland Revenue Department, and Nepal Rastra Bank made public on Monday. Nepal Rastra Bank has started publishing statistics on real-estate trends using the fiscal year 2022/23 as the base year.
"Govt preparing strategy to boost power consumption, export"
A delegation of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) met Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha on Monday and discussed issues related to the development of the energy sector.
Tourists visiting Rara increase as summer dawns
The number of tourists visiting Rara, the largest lake in Nepal, has increased as the summer season approaches. The summer season is considered the most suitable season to visit Rara. According to the Rara National Park Office, the number of tourists visiting Rara during this season is significantly higher as the weather from April to June is suitable. Bishnu Babu Shrestha, the head of the Park office, informed that the data show that 11,525 domestic and foreign tourists visited Rara by the end of February of the current fiscal year. Krishna Hari Khanal, visiting Rara from Surkhet, said that he found the weather in Rara totally different and beautiful during this season
NRB releases report on status of real estate market in Nepal
By land size category, all provinces except Madhes recorded the highest proportion of transactions in the 2.5-10 ana range. In Madhes Province, however, most transactions fell under the category of more than 20 aana, indicating preference for large plot size primarily for agriculture or industrial purpose.
Agriculture Development Office distributes Rs 450 million in grant in five years
The Agriculture Development Office, Nawalparasi Purba has distributed almost Rs 450 million in grant to the farmers in the last five fiscal years since 2077/78 BS.
