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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 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. 

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 20, 500 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.  

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 318, 800 per tola today.  It was traded at Rs 239, 300 per tola on Thursday. 

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 7, 065 per tola.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 17. 53 points to close at 2, 715. 05 points on Thursday. 

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 1. 58 points to close at 462. 68 points.

A total of 35,477,939-unit shares of 320 companies were traded for Rs 1. 55 billion.

Meanwhile, Himal Dolakha Hydropower Company Limited (HDHPC) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 9. 23 percent.

Likewise, Corporate Development Bank Limited (CORBL), Mithila LaghuBitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MLBBL) and Saptakoshi Development Bank Ltd (SAPDBL) were the top losers as their price fell by 10. 00 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 55 trillion.