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The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 12. 58 points to close at 2, 683. 15 points on Tuesday.

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 2. 45 points to close at 456. 71 points.

A total of 18,703,183-unit shares of 322 companies were traded for Rs 1. 53 billion.

Meanwhile, Kalinchowk Darshan Limited (KDL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 10. 00 percent.

Likewise, Sanvi Energy Limited (SANVI) was the top loser as their price fell by 4. 63 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 50 trillion.

Singapore Airlines plans to operate two weekly wide-body flights between Singapore and Kathmandu from March 4 to 24 April, 2026, boosting capacity during Nepal’s spring season. Operating on Wednesdays and Fridays, the wide-body aircraft offers 337 seats, including fully-flat Business Class beds, enhanced Economy Class seating, KrisWorld entertainment with over 1,900 options, and unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi for eligible customers. The move supports increased spring travel demand, benefiting Nepalese returning home, outbound holiday travelers, and international visitors arriving for the peak trekking season.

A leopard was found dead on the bank of Mahalaxmi stream located at Thaha Municipality-9 in Makawanpur district.

Locals informed police after they saw the dead leopard on Monday evening. 

Soon after getting the information, a team deployed from Chitlang Area Police Office managed the body of leopard at Godamchour in presence of chairperson and office-bearers of Margin Community Forest Users’ Committee, local people's representatives and locals, said Spokesperson of the District Police Office, Pushkar Bogati. 

Police said that they are looking into the case. . 

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $95 million operation to help expand access to finance for more than 100,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and promote job-led growth in Nepal.

“This operation will strengthen Nepal’s Deposit and Credit Guarantee Fund (DCGF) to expand risk-sharing, enhance financial sustainability, and introduce new guarantee products for underserved segments such as women-led businesses,” said David Sislen, World Bank Country Division Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

He added that by easing access to finance and reducing transaction barriers, the operation will broaden financial inclusion, support the integration of MSMEs into regional and global value chains, and foster job creation and private sector–led growth.

According to the World Bank (WB), the Sustainable and Inclusive Finance Project (SIF) builds on reforms supported under the World Bank financed Financial Sector Stability and Finance for Growth Development Policy Credit (DPC) series, concluded in 2024, which prioritized access to finance for underserved segments as a key pillar.

Complementing these efforts, the project will invest in technology and institutional capacity of the Credit Information Bureau of Nepal (CIBN) to expand data coverage, integrate alternative data sources, and enhance data security and privacy.

The International Finance Corporation has been supporting CIBN in this endeavor. The project also aligns with the Government of Nepal’s recently approved second Financial Sector Development Strategy.

“Inadequate collateral and limited credit histories have long constrained SMEs’ access to affordable finance while limiting lenders’ ability to accurately assess credit risk,” said Sabin Raj Shrestha, Senior Financial Sector Specialist for South Asia Region, and Task Team Leader for the operation. 

“The DCGF will be strengthened by upgrading its management information system, improving claims-settlement efficiency, and transitioning to risk-based pricing and first-loss coverage.”

China has reacted angrily to an unlikely winner at the Grammys - the Dalai Lama - saying it opposes art awards being used for "anti-China political manipulation".

The Buddhist spiritual leader was recognised in the audiobook category for Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, BBC reported. 

The Dalai Lama said he accepted the award with "gratitude and humility".

The 90-year-old has lived in exile from his Tibetan homeland since 1959 and is condemned as a rebel and separatist by Beijing, according to BBC. 

Fifty-two polling stations set up for the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives in Jumla district have been categorized as highly-sensitive. 

The HoR elections are taking place on March 5.

The security body has categorized polling stations into three categories in order to make voting centers peaceful and fear-free, said Deputy Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office, Rabin Babu Regmi.  

The district has one municipality and seven rural municipalities. 

Out of 85 polling stations, 52 have been placed on a highly-sensitive list while 18 polling booths on a sensitive list and 15 on a general list, added Regmi. 

The district has a total 71,739 voters. Of them, 34,280 are women and 37,459 men.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 3, 700 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday. 

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 290, 300 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 286, 600 per tola on Monday. 

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 5, 335 per tola today.

The Seattle Sounders transferred star midfielder Obed Vargas to La Liga giant Atletico Madrid on Monday, Reuters reported. 

Vargas is signing with Atletico through June 30, 2030, and ESPN reported that the Sounders will earn a club-record transfer fee for the move.

"I couldn't be happier for Obed. He's earned this opportunity through his work ethic, competitiveness and willingness to keep getting better every day," said head coach Brian Schmetzer. "We've seen him grow into a confident, impactful player who has excelled in every situation he's faced. This is a great moment for Obed and his family, and I have no doubt that he is ready to take on this challenge with Atletico Madrid."