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The export of Chhurpi (hardened cheese made from yak milk) through the Mechi Customs Office in Kakarbhitta of Jhapa has increased during the first five months of the current fiscal year (2082/83 BS or 2025/26 AD).

According to Information Officer Ishwor Kumar Humagain, a total of 275,246 kilograms of Chhurpi, amounting to Rs 485. 2 million were exported during this period (from mid-July to mid-December). This represents a 32 percent increase in volume compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.

In the corresponding period last fiscal year, exports totaled 217,068 kilograms, valued at Rs 367.6 million. The export value has therefore risen by Rs 117.6 million.

Kakarbhitta remains the main export point for domestically produced Chhurpi. Among the top 10 export items from this customs point, Chhurpi ranks fourth.

Chhurpi is produced in the hilly and mountainous districts. 

Most of the Chhurpi is exported to Europe and America, where it is given to dogs and cats.

General Secretary of Nepal Chhurpi Producers Association, Rishi Timsina, said that Koshi Province alone produces 80 percent of the Chhurpi produced in Nepal.

He stated that the government has not paid adequate attention to the production and promotion of the trade in Chhurpi, one of the main products exported from Nepal.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday. 

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 267, 700 per tola today.  It was traded at Rs 268, 100 per tola on Tuesday. 

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 4, 935 per tola.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 9. 93 points to close at 2, 649. 30 points on Tuesday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 2. 31 points to close at 457. 23 points.

A total of 14,831,241-unit shares of 334 companies were traded for Rs 1. 51 billion.

Meanwhile, Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittya Sanstha Ltd (JBLB) was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 9. 97 percent. 

Likewise, Ru Ru Jalbidhyut Pariyojana Limited (RURU) was the top loser as its price fell by 8. 41 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 44 trillion.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 3, 100 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 268, 100 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 265, 000 per tola on Monday. 

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 4, 880 per tola today.