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A 132-kV transmission line has come into operation in Karnali Province, marking the first transmission line operated by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in the province.

According to NEA Managing Director Hitendra Dev Shakya, the launch of the 132-kV Surkhet transmission line under the Kohalpur–Surkhet–Dailekh Transmission Line Project is expected to accelerate economic growth in the province.

Karnali had long been facing problems such as system overload, frequent power supply disruptions, and low voltage, as it relied solely on a 33-kV transmission line. With access to high-capacity transmission services, the province is now expected to witness industrial development with increased power consumption.

Project Chief Rabi Kumar Chaudhary said that construction of the approximately 52-kilometre Kohalpur–Surkhet section has been completed as directed by the NEA. 

He added that work on the second phase, covering the Surkhet–Dailekh section, will now be intensified.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 13, 400 per tola in the domestic market on Monday. .  

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 286, 600 per tola today.  

Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 300 and is being traded at Rs 5, 200 per tola.

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.

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.