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Gold and silver prices increased in the Nepali market on Tuesday (Chaitra 17). According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association, the price of hallmark gold rose by Rs. 6,700 per tola to reach Rs. 290,200, while silver also increased by Rs. 145 per tola to Rs. 4,845.
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·31 Mar, 2026
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Gold and silver prices declined in the Nepali market on Monday. According to the Gold and Silver Dealers Federation of Nepal, the price of gold dropped by Rs 2,500 per tola to Rs 283,500, while silver fell by Rs 20 per tola and is now being traded at Rs 4,700.
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·30 Mar, 2026
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Gold and silver prices declined in the Nepali market on Thursday, Chaitra 12. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of fine gold fell by Rs 2,900 per tola to Rs 285,600, while silver dropped by Rs 100 per tola to Rs 4,820. Compared to Wednesday’s trading, both precious metals recorded a price decrease.
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·26 Mar, 2026
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a special assistance package for its developing member countries to address economic and financial challenges caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. The package provides rapid budget support, ensures essential imports, and facilitates trade and supply chains, particularly to tackle rising fuel prices. Disruptions in transportation and increased costs are affecting energy, industrial raw materials, petrochemicals, fertilizers, agriculture, and food production. Countries reliant on tourism and remittances are also facing inflation and foreign currency pressures. ADB will offer concessional loans through its Countercyclical Support Facility to help governments reduce fiscal deficits and protect vulnerable populations. Discussions with the most affected member nations have already begun.
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·25 Mar, 2026
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According to Nepal Rastra Bank, a large amount of money has gone abroad in the name of foreign education. In the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, around Rs. 64.15 billion has been spent by Nepali students overseas. Rising travel expenses under the service account have pushed the net service income into a deficit of Rs. 50.22 billion. The number of Nepali students going abroad for higher studies is increasing rapidly in search of better education and job opportunities, resulting in both a significant outflow of money and skilled youth from the country.
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·25 Mar, 2026
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Gold and silver prices in the Nepali market rose significantly on Wednesday, Chaitra 11. According to the नेपाल सुनचाँदी व्यवसायी महासंघ, the price of hallmark gold increased by Rs. 14,600 per tola to Rs. 288,500, while silver rose by Rs. 415 per tola to Rs. 4,920.
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·25 Mar, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed planned attacks on Iran's energy facilities for five days, following positive and productive diplomatic talks. The move aims to allow further diplomatic engagement and has temporarily reduced the immediate risk of war, being seen as a key step to ease tensions in the Middle East.
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·24 Mar, 2026
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On Tuesday, Chaitra 10, the Nepalese market saw opposite trends in gold and silver prices. Gold price dropped by NPR 1,600 per tola, trading at NPR 273,900 per tola, compared to NPR 275,500 per tola on Monday. Gold prices have been continuously declining in recent days. Meanwhile, silver prices increased, rising by NPR 80 per tola to NPR 4,505 per tola. On Monday, silver traded at NPR 4,425 per tola.
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·24 Mar, 2026
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Gold and silver prices in the Nepali market fell sharply on Sunday (Chaitra 8). According to the Gold and Silver Dealers Federation of Nepal, the price of hallmark gold dropped by Rs. 12,500 per tola and is currently being traded at Rs. 282,000 per tola. Similarly, silver also declined by Rs. 355 per tola and is being traded at Rs. 4,540 per tola. The federation stated that gold prices have been declining continuously in recent days.
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·22 Mar, 2026
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A missile attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City has caused major damage to LNG production, reducing the country’s export capacity by about 17 percent. QatarEnergy said full repairs could take three to five years, with an estimated annual revenue loss of nearly $20 billion. The disruption is expected to seriously affect countries like India that depend on Qatari LNG, and the impact may also be felt in Nepal. Rising fuel and gas prices could increase inflation, while concerns have also grown over the safety of Nepali workers in Qatar.
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·20 Mar, 2026
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result, plastic packaging prices have risen by up to 50 percent within three weeks, and the prices of food items and other daily essentials are also likely to increase.
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·20 Mar, 2026
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Gold and silver prices have declined in the Nepali market on Friday. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Federation, the price of gold dropped by Rs 7,800 per tola to Rs 294,500, while silver fell by Rs 115 to Rs 4,895 per tola. The federation also stated that gold prices have been falling continuously for the past three days.
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·20 Mar, 2026
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The U.S. has faced major economic losses after attacking Iran, with the national debt reaching $39 trillion. The rising debt will impact Americans through higher borrowing costs for homes and cars, reduced business investment, potential wage cuts, and increased prices for goods and services. Analysts warn that the conflict may force Americans into difficult long-term financial decisions.
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·19 Mar, 2026
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Nepal has joined the global fight against tax evasion by becoming the 173rd member of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. Nepal is now the 24th Asian country to join the forum. Welcoming the move, forum chair Gaël Perraud said Nepal’s decision will strengthen global cooperation against tax evasion. Finance Minister Rameshwar Prasad Khanal stated that the membership will help improve tax administration, promote transparency, and support domestic resource mobilization.
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·19 Mar, 2026
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Kathmandu – The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia between the United States, Israel, and Iran has put nearly 320 million people worldwide at risk of hunger. The war has already driven up food and fuel prices and could push an additional 45 million people into hunger if it continues and oil prices exceed $100 per barrel. The WFP highlighted that vulnerable populations will be most affected. Relief operations are already under strain due to rising fuel and transportation costs, reduced international aid, and disrupted supply chains. Countries far from the conflict, such as Somalia, Kenya, Sudan, and Afghanistan, are also experiencing worsening food insecurity, with millions unable to receive adequate aid. The WFP has appealed for an additional $77 million to support emergency food assistance over the next three months.
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·18 Mar, 2026
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Nepal’s construction sector is facing dual pressure as rising international fuel prices and alleged cartel practices in construction materials drive up costs. The Nepal Oil Corporation has increased petrol and diesel prices, while entrepreneurs report artificial shortages and fluctuating prices in cement and iron rods. The Nepal Construction Entrepreneurs’ Federation has urged the government to declare a ‘Construction Holiday’ to stabilize the market. Industry representatives, however, say that rising production and transport costs, not cartelization, are behind the price increases.
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·18 Mar, 2026
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Kathmandu: Gold and silver prices declined in the Nepali market on Wednesday. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Federation, gold fell by NPR 2,200 per tola to NPR 307,700, while silver dropped by NPR 185 to NPR 5,150 per tola.
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·18 Mar, 2026
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Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supply, causing crude oil prices to surge up to 50%. The move is a retaliation amid the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump has called on NATO allies and China to help reopen the waterway.
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·16 Mar, 2026
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A drone attack near Dubai International Airport in the UAE caused a fire at a fuel storage tank on Monday. Civil defense teams managed to control the fire, and no casualties were reported. Dubai Airport has suspended flights until further notice. The incident comes amid rising tensions between the U.S.–Israel and Iran, with Gulf countries experiencing over 2,000 missile and drone attacks since February 28. Targets have included diplomatic offices, military bases, oil infrastructure, airports, hotels, and commercial and residential buildings.
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·16 Mar, 2026