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The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 32. 08 points to close at 2, 843. 35 points on Tuesday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 4. 40 points to close at 489. 69 points.

A total of 52,711,353-unit shares of 329 companies were traded for Rs 1. 63 billion.

Meanwhile, Reliance Spinning Mills Limited (RSML) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 10. 00 percent.

Likewise,  Him Star Urja Company Limited (HIMSTAR) was the top loser as their price fell by 6. 36 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 78 trillion.

In recent days, adverse weather conditions have led to an increase in air pollution levels in various parts of the country. 

Major cities, including Kathmandu and Pokhara, have recorded high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5). 

The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has urged the public to take all possible precautions against rising environmental pollution.

In a public appeal issued today, the Department advised people to wear masks while going out, ensure regular maintenance and servicing of vehicles, refrain from burning waste and crop residues, and discourage others from doing so.

Likewise, it has called for efforts to prevent wildfires and to take prompt action to extinguish them if they occur.

 It also urged authorities and stakeholders to systematize construction activities to ensure they are dust and smoke-free and to strictly implement the established standards in the operation of factories and industries.

Department Director General Gyan Raj Subedi said that minimizing air pollution is possible only through collective efforts from all concerned stakeholders. 

He emphasized the need for collective responsibility and positive cooperation from the public to address the problem.

According to the Department, pollution levels tend to rise in the morning and evening.

 It also said that the lack of rainfall for a long period has contributed to the increasing air pollution.

Four minors are arrested on charges of raping and murdering 16y-old Inisha BK in Birendra, Surkhet. According to the District Police Office, Surkhet, all four suspects are under the age of 18. Inisha, originally from Badakholi of Gurbhakot Municipality-6 in eastern Surkhet, had been living in Birendranagar-1.

She died on March 7 after being found unconscious in the Janajagaran Community Forest in Birendranagar-4.

Police said locals discovered the girl unconscious in the forest on the morning of March 7 and rushed her to the Provincial Hospital in Kalagaun, where doctors declared her dead. BK, a Grade 11 student at Usha Balbatika School in Birendranagar-6, had left home at around 6am that day saying she was going to attend tuition classes. The mother called her daughter after she did not return home by 9 am the previous day. But the phone was switched off. Her phone was switched off when her family tried to contact her later in the morning.

The victim’s family filed a complaint with the District Police Office, Surkhet on March 8, alleging that she had been gang-raped and murdered. 

“The girl’s body was covered in bruises, her hair was torn. Her bangles were broken. She was dragged down from two to three meters,” says the mother, “They tortured her to death. Strict action should be taken against the culprits.”

Police spokesperson and DSP Mohan Jung Budhapa said a 16y-old boy was first arrested on the afternoon of March 7, while three others were detained the following day for investigation. Police said the case is being investigated seriously and that further conclusions will be made after the post-mortem report is received.

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort recently hosted a dinner event in New Delhi for leading Indian wedding planners and selected media representatives. The event aimed to introduce the Indian wedding industry to Nepal as a destination for luxury weddings. Wedding curators, luxury event designers, and media professionals attended the gathering.

Located in Dhulikhel, the resort offers 72 rooms, suites, and private villas designed for family stays and wedding groups. The property features venues for wedding events, including the Ballroom for large receptions and the Lawn for outdoor ceremonies. Smaller spaces are also available for traditional functions such as mehendi, haldi, and sangeet.

Resort officials said destination weddings can include multi-day celebrations with customized menus and wellness experiences. Guests can also take part in activities such as yoga, meditation, and visits to nearby spiritual sites including Namo Buddha. According to the resort’s management, growing air connectivity between Nepal and Indian cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Varanasi makes travel easier for wedding guests.

China's exports surged in the first two months of this year despite trade tensions with the US, BBC reported. 

Official figures show exports jumped by more than 20% in January and February, which is almost three times the rate predicted by economists. It puts the country on track to top the record-breaking annual trade surplus it saw in 2025.

The announcement comes as US President Donald Trump is expected to visit China in early April to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, according to BBC. 

MPs have rejected an Australia-style ban on social media for under-16s, and have instead backed flexible ministerial powers, BBC reported. 

A ban on sites like Tiktok, Instagram, and Snapchat was brought in for children in Australia at the end of last year -- the first country to impose a ban -- and similar plans were backed by peers in the House of Lords in January.

Supporters include actor Hugh Grant, but critics such as children's charity the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) warned of young people being driven to dark corners of the internet as a result, according to BBC. 

Pakistan congratulated Nepal on the successful completion of its elections.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar extended his heartiest congratulations to the people and the leadership of Nepal, according to the Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu.

In his message, the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister said Pakistan deeply values its fraternal relations with Nepal and expressed hope that the two countries would continue to strengthen their longstanding friendship.

Dar also said he looks forward to working closely with his counterpart and the new government of Nepal to further enhance bilateral cooperation, explore new avenues of partnership, and promote regional peace and prosperity.

The prices of gold have increased in the domestic market today. 

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold has gone up by Rs 3,800 per tola (11.66 grams) and silver by Rs 310 per tola today as compared to Monday.

The Federation has fixed the price of the yellow metal at Rs 317,000 per tola while silver at Rs 5,720 per tola. Gold was traded at Rs 313,200 per tola and silver at Rs 5,410 per tola on Monday. 

According to international media, gold is being traded at USD  5,141  per ounce and silver at USD  875 per ounce in the international market today.