92,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in a month
Nepal welcomed 92,573 foreign tourists in the first month of the year 2026.
According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the number of foreign travelers in January this year is 15.7 percent more compared to January 2025.
The number of Indian tourists visiting Nepal in a month was the highest among visitors.
The NTB shared that 26,624 tourists arrived in Nepal in January.
Likewise, 9,101 tourists arrived in Nepal from China, 8,406 tourists arrived from the USA and 4,957 tourists from Australia.
It is shared that SAARC countries comprised 39.3 percent of total visitors in the review period, while 26.1 percent tourists visited Nepal from other Asian countries, 12.3 percent from Europe, 10.8 percent from America and 5.7 percent from Oceania.
Nepse plunges by 19. 85 points on Sunday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 19. 85 points to close at 2, 694. 20 points on Sunday.
Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 2. 76 points to close at 459. 91 points.
A total of 22,060,454-unit shares of 329 companies were traded for Rs 1. 53 billion.
Meanwhile, Mithila LaghuBitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MLBBL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 9. 70 percent.
Likewise, Corporate Development Bank Limited (CORBL) was the top loser as their price fell by 10. 00 percent.
At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 52 trillion.
Gold price drops by Rs 18, 800 per tola on Sunday
The price of gold has dropped by Rs 18, 800 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 300, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 318, 800 per tola on Friday.
Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 1, 565 and is being traded at Rs 5, 500 per tola.
Simrik Air adds new helicopter to its fleet
Simrik Air has added a new helicopter to its fleet.
The company said that it has added an Airbus H125 (AS350 B3E) helicopter to its fleet to further strengthen its operational capabilities in high mountainous and remote regions.
The company stated that the helicopter with call sign 9N-AOO will officially begin operations from January 30, 2026.
With the latest addition, Simrik Air’s fleet now comprises four helicopters, including three Airbus H125s and one Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.
According to the company, the expanded fleet will enable the company to provide effective services to government agencies, tourism and trekking companies, diplomatic missions, non-governmental and international organizations, private sector, and emergency service providers, including hospitals with the addition of the new helicopter.
