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Avian Influenza Ravages Kathmandu Valley: Over 600,000 Birds Culled and Meat Sales Plunge by 30%
A highly adaptive outbreak of bird flu has turned the Kathmandu Valley into a high-risk hotspot, decimating the poultry sector and causing a massive reduction in daily chicken meat consumption due to consumer panic.
NEPSE Edges Lower in Volatile Session; Daily Turnover Ticks Up to Rs 4.44 Billion
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) benchmark index registered a marginal single-digit drop of 1.46 points on Monday, closing at 2,700.65 amid mixed sectoral performance and steady trading volumes.
Sri Lanka’s Exports Defy Middle East Geopolitical Shocks with 6% Growth in Early 2026
Driven by an impressive 10.5% surge in high-value service exports, Sri Lanka registered a 6% year-on-year increase in total export earnings during the first four months of 2026.
Oil Surges and Stocks Retreat as Trump Warns of Military Action and Strait of Hormuz Takeover
Global crude oil prices rallied while Wall Street stock futures slid on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s warnings of potential military strikes against Iran if nuclear negotiations collapse.
Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Crowned "Corporate Life Insurance of the Year 2026"
Sanima Reliance Life Insurance Limited has been recognized for its digital innovation, service excellence, and sector-leading contribution at the 18th Corporate Business Summit and Awards 2026.
NEPSE Debut: Yambaling and Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower Open at Upper Price Band in Special Pre-Open Session
Newly listed Yambaling Hydropower (YMHL) and Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower (TPKHL) commenced their first transactions at the maximum opening range of NPR 300 per share on Monday, paving the way for regular market trading.
Prime Commercial Bank to Issue NPR 3 Billion Worth of Debentures from Ashar 16
Prime Commercial Bank Limited is set to open the subscription for its 10-year debenture, "6.25% Prime Bank Debenture 2093," starting Ashar 16, offering investors an attractive annual interest rate of 6.25%.
Last Day to Apply: Mount Everest Power Development Limited Closes IPO for General Public Today
The public issue of 1,427,600 shares by Mount Everest Power Development Limited closes today (Asar 8), offering investors a final window to apply for a minimum of 10 shares at par value.
Gold and Silver Prices See Significant Gains in the Nepali Market
Gold prices jumped by NPR 1,400 per tola on Monday, while silver recorded a growth of NPR 40 per tola, signaling a strong bullish trend in Nepal's domestic bullion market.
Combating Trade Deficit: Government Rolls Out Action Plan for Commerce Policy 2081 with 162 Key Initiatives
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies launches a comprehensive inter-governmental action plan targeting structural trade reforms, localized production branding, and robust e-commerce growth.
Finance Minister Wagle Inaugurates Nepal Bank's Modern Provincial Hub in Hetauda
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle urges banking institutions to prioritize public welfare during the inauguration of Nepal Bank Limited's new Bagmati provincial building, as the historic bank crosses NPR 400 billion in deposits.
Currency Watch: Nepal Rastra Bank Fixes Today's Exchange Rates as US Dollar Ticks to NPR 151.22
Nepal Rastra Bank has unveiled Sunday's official foreign exchange rates, positioning the US Dollar selling rate at NPR 151.22, the Euro at NPR 173.34, and the UK Pound Sterling at NPR 200.13.