Gold price hits new record at Rs 200, 600 per tola
The price of gold reached an all-time high in the domestic market on Friday, setting a new historical record.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders, the price of gold has increased by Rs 1, 200 per tola to reach Rs 200, 600 per tola today.
Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 2, 360 per tola.
Nepse plunges by 38. 10 points on Thursday
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 38. 10 points to close at 2, 781. 00 points on Thursday.
Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 5. 74 points to close at 477. 68 points.
A total of 17,891,917-unit shares of 322 companies were traded for Rs 8. 09 billion.
Meanwhile, Bikash Hydropower Company Limited (BHCL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 10. 00 percent. Likewise, Oriental Hotels Limited (OHL) the top loser as its price fell by 4. 71 percent.
At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 64 trillion.
Gold price increases by Rs 400 per tola on Thursday
The price of gold has increased by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 199, 400 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 199, 000 per tola on Wednesday.
Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 10 and is being traded at Rs 2, 355 per tola today.
Direct flights from Pokhara to Australia in the offing
One can now fly to Australia from Pokhara and from Australia to Pokhara.
This will be possible after Sichuan Airlines of China begins flights to Australia from Pokhara International Airport.
The Airlines has sought permission from the regulatory body, Nepal Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to operate flights to Australia via Chengdu starting from Pokhara.
According to CAAN Information Officer Gyanendra Bhol, Sichuan Airlines has sought permission to fly to Australia via Chengdu and preparations are being made to grant the permission after completing the necessary procedures.
The company plans to operate flights from September. "Bilateral discussions are underway to formally finalize the process. The flight schedule is to be submitted by the concerned airlines soon," said information officer Bhol.
Earlier, Sichuan Airlines had operated chartered flights to Pokhara International Airport for some time. The company now wants to operate regular flights to Australia as a new destination.
Sichuan Airlines is the largest airline in Western China, headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
