Mechi Customs Office exports cardamom worth Rs 7.2 billion
The Mechi Customs Office witnessed impressive growth in cardamom export during the first six months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS.
The Office shared that 3.46 million kilograms of cardamom worth Rs 7.2 billion were exported during the review period.
Information Officer of the Office, Ishwar Kumar Humagain, said that cardamom export increased by 58 percent during the period as compared to the same period of the last fiscal year.
The export of cardamom was recorded at Rs 4.55 billion in the first six months of the last fiscal year.
Similarly, export of Chhurpi, veneer sheet and lentils increased significantly, while export of tea and plywood declined during the period.
Humagain shared that the export of lentils increased by 481 percent and veneer sheet by 109 percent in the first six months of the current fiscal year compared to the same period of the last fiscal year.
Nepse surges by 31. 12 points on Sunday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 31. 12 points to close at 2, 672. 55 points on Sunday.
Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 4. 70 points to close at 459. 43 points.
A total of 16,611,479-unit shares of 338 companies were traded for Rs 1. 52 billion.
Meanwhile, Sagar Distillery Limited (SAGAR), Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (USLB), Shreenagar Agritech Industries Limited (SAIL) and Gurkhas Finance Ltd. (GUFL) were the top gainers today, with their price surging by 10. 00 percent.
Likewise, Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) was the top loser as its price fell by 8. 78 percent.
At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 48 trillion.
Gold price increases by Rs 600 per tola per tola on Sunday
On Sunday, the first trading day of the week, the price of gold increased in the domestic market. However, the price of silver has decreased today.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the gold is being traded at Rs 277,800 per tola (11.66 grams) today against Rs 277,200 on Friday. The price of the yellow metal has gone up by Rs 600 per tola today.
Similarly, the Federation has fixed the price of silver at Rs 5,625 per tola today. It has decreased by Rs 20 per tola. The silver price was Rs 5,645 on Friday.
According to the Federation, the price of gold and silver in the domestic market has been affected due to the fluctuation of the price in the international market, dollar exchange rate and geopolitical uncertainty.
As per the international media, gold is being traded at USD 4,596 per ounce and silver at USD 90 per ounce.
Bangladesh Medical Education Fair–2026 held in Kathmandu
The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA), organized the Bangladesh Medical Education Fair–2026 in Kathmandu to promote medical education opportunities in Bangladesh among Nepali students.
Twenty private medical colleges from Bangladesh participated, providing information on admissions, curriculum, tuition fees, scholarships, and student life.
During the inauguration, the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Nepal highlighted the long-standing friendly relations between Bangladesh and Nepal and underscored the growing cooperation between the two countries in the field of education, particularly medical education.
He noted that Bangladesh has emerged as a trusted destination for international medical students due to its quality education, extensive clinical training, affordable tuition fees, modern medical facilities with the use of technology, and internationally recognized degrees. He stated that the course curriculum and system of examination in Bangladesh is based on the Canadian system which is better than any other South Asian country.
He added that the similarities in language and social environment of Bangladesh and Nepal makes Nepali students more comfortable in Bangladesh while pursuing higher education.
He further emphasized that the students get the opportunity to examine varieties of diseases which ultimately gives them good clinical knowledge.
He pointed out that a significant number of Nepali doctors have received medical education from Bangladesh and are making valuable contributions to Nepal’s healthcare sector. Especially, the quality of post-graduate doctors is best and it’s valued all over the world. The Ambassador reiterated the Embassy’s commitment to promoting educational cooperation and enhancing people-to-people connectivity between the two friendly countries.
The fair attracted over 500 Nepali students, offering a direct platform for interaction with college representatives. On the sidelines, the BPMCA delegation met Dr. Bikash Devkota, Secretary (Health), Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal and Acting Chairman of the Nepal Medical Council.
