There are 28 customs offices, and in fiscal year 2081/82, the total import value was Rs. 1804 billion, and the export value was Rs. 277 billion.

There are 5083 class A bank branches, with 50.62 million deposit accounts.

Top 10 strongest passport ranking, 2026

• Singapore has the strongest passport, with 192 visa-free destinations.
• Nepal ranked 96 out of 101 passports with a total of 35 visa-free destinations.  

मतदाता र उम्मेदवारहरूको लिङ्गअनुसार समीक्षा, निर्वाचन हुन ४२ दिन बाँकी।

Global Electric Vehicle deliveries by companies

• From Jan to Nov 2025, the number of electric vehicles registered in countries around the world was approximately 19.168 million units, a 22.9% increase from the same period of last year.
• From Jan to Nov 2025, BYD remained top in the global ranking by selling approx. 3.690 million units, recording a 0.5% YoY growth. 

सरस्वती पूजाको शुभकामना

Foreign Exchange Reserves of Nepal

International Airlines Operating in Nepal

While Nepal operates 3 international airlines, India and China operate 4 airlines in Nepal.

Nepal's domestic airlines offer 7 fixed-wing and 12 rotor-wing services.

Asia: Cost of Living Index by Country 2026

• Asia’s Cost of Living Index 2026 highlights India as one of the most affordable countries for everyday expenses, whereas Singapore stands out as the costliest in the region.
• This index shows how expensive everyday things are in a city like groceries, eating out, transportation, and utilities, but it does not include housing costs such as rent or mortgage payments. For example, if a city has a Cost of Living Index of 120, it means daily expenses there are 20% higher than in New York City, not counting rent. 

Five Years Trend of Corruption Perceptions Index: South Asia

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranks 182 countries and territories based on perceived public sector corruption, using a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Bhutan remains the only country in the region to consistently score above 65, achieving 71 in 2025.

The status of complaint management over the past four fiscal years.

Launched in 2011, Hello Sarkar is the Nepal government’s 24-hour grievance portal managed by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. It provides a direct channel for citizens to report issues regarding public services or official conduct by dialing the toll-free number 1111.

Total number of taxpayers obtaining a Permanent Account Number (PAN)

A W-PAN (Withholding Permanent Account Number) in Nepal is a specialized type of tax registration issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) specifically for organizations, government bodies, and institutions that are required to deduct Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) from payments, but are not necessarily required to register for a regular business PAN. 

Voting expenditure since the year 2015

The steady growth in the number of registered voters and overall election expenditures over time, with a particularly sharp increase in electoral costs after 2064 B.S.

Voters and Candidates List of Koshi Province

Koshi Province has 3,574,310 registered voters spread across 28 constituencies, with 495 candidates contesting for the House of Representatives Election 2082. 

Analysis of Sexual Violence Offender Based on Relationship

शहीद दिवसको सबैमा हार्दिक शुभकामना !!!

Weekly Price Trend of Gold and Silver in Nepal

Skill wise Labour Approval for Fiscal Year 2024/25

A total of 839,266 labor approvals were made in FY 2024–2025, with 744,811 males and 94,455 women.

Top 15 Asian Cities with the Highest Crime Index

Top 15 Asian Cities with the Highest Crime Index in 2026 (Estimated), with Kathmandu Ranking 44th at a Low Crime Level. 

5 Government offices that received the highest number of complaints on Hello Sarkar.

• In the fiscal year 2081/82, a total of 15,868 complaints were registered on Hello Sarkar, of which 1,451 have been resolved and cleared.
• Launched in 2011, Hello Sarkar is the Nepal government’s 24-hour grievance portal managed by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. It provides a direct channel for citizens to report issues regarding public services or official conduct by dialing the toll-free number 1111.

Region wise Occupancy rates in %, 2025

Trend of Workers' Remittances: Nepal

Workers’ remittance inflows show a strong long-term upward trend, increasing from FY 2016/17 and reaching their highest level in FY 2024/25, with Rs. 1,062.9 billion recorded up to mid-January of FY 2025/26.

Weekly Price Trend of Gold and Silver in Nepal

• Weekly price trend of gold and silver in Nepal per tola prices, with gold reaching a high on Magh 21 and both metals showing ups and downs between Magh 18 and Magh 23, 2082.
• Between February 4 and February 6, global gold prices fell by 4.50%, while silver prices saw a steeper decline of 15.89%.

Weekly Price Trend of Gold and Silver in Nepal

• Weekly price trend of gold and silver in Nepal per tola prices, with gold reaching a high on Magh 21 and both metals showing ups and downs between Magh 18 and Magh 23, 2082.
• Between February 4 and February 6, global gold prices fell by 4.50%, while silver prices saw a steeper decline of 15.89%.

Top 10 longest living animals on the planet

Immortal jellyfish have special cells that can help them become young again and possibly live forever, although they can still die from dangers like predators, injuries, or drying out.

ग्याल्पो ल्होसारको उपलक्ष्यमा सबैलाई शुभकामना !!!

Weekly Price Trend of Gold and Silver in Nepal

Gold and silver prices in Nepal declined to a weekly low on Falgun 4, followed by an upward movement by Falgun 7.

Top 20 Best of the Best Destinations for Travel

 Kathmandu, Nepal secured the 17th position in the Top 20 Best of the Best Destinations for Travel under the Travelers’ Choice Awards 2026: Best of the Best Destinations category.

Voters and Candidates List of Madhesh Province:

• Madhesh Province has a total of 3,636,414 registered voters across 32  constituencies, with 1,027 candidates contesting for the House of Representatives Election 2082. 
• मधेश प्रदेशमा कुल ३६ लाख ३६ हजार ४१४ मतदाता ३२ प्रतिनिधि सभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रमा फैलिएका छन् भने प्रतिनिधि सभा निर्वाचनका लागि कुल १,०२७ जना उम्मेदवार प्रतिस्पर्धामा छन्

Voters and Candidates List of Bagmati Province

• Bagmati Province records a total of 3,682,310 voters across its constituencies, with 731 candidates contesting for the House of Representatives Election 2082
• बागमती प्रदेशका निर्वाचन क्षेत्रहरूमा कुल ३६,८२,३१० मतदाता रहेका छन् भने प्रतिनिधि सभा निर्वाचन २०८२ का लागि ७३१ जना उम्मेदवार प्रतिस्पर्धामा रहेका छन्।

Voters and Candidates List of Sudurpashchim Province

A total of 1,716,660 voters are registered across 16 constituencies in Sudurpashchim Province, with 206 candidates contesting for the House of Representatives.

सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेशका १६ वटा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रमा कुल १७,१६,६६० मतदाता दर्ता रहेका छन् भने प्रतिनिधि सभाका लागि २०६ जना उम्मेदवार प्रतिस्पर्धामा छन्।

Voters and Candidates List of Karnali Province

The current world population of 7.6 billion is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030, 9.8 billion in 2050, and 11.2 billion in 2100, according to the latest United Nations report, 2025.

Nepal's 5 Years Monsoon Flood Toll

In FY 2081/82 (until Chaitra), Rs. 18,395.33 crores in income tax was collected.

२१२ औं भानु जयंतीको उपलक्षमा हार्दिक मंगलमये शुभकामना !!!

Copenhagen replaces Vienna as the most liveable city after 3 years.

In FY 2081/82 a total of 354 foreign investment industries were registered.

97.7% of the population aged 16 to 24 owns a smartphone.

With 1885.36 points, Argentina continues to keep the top slot, as it has done since April 2023.

There are 16.5 million internet users with 13.3 million active social media users in Nepal.

There are 10,497 companies with a total market cap of $123.503 trillion.

Nepal imported 66,418 kg of Sindur (Vermilion) from India and China, worth Rs. 1 Crore 35 Lakh 80 Thousand.

गुरु पूर्णिमाको शुभकामना!

"123456" is still the most commonly used password for the sixth consecutive year, showing a general lack of awareness regarding password security.

In 2024, 123.19 million forced displacements were documented.

In FY 2018/82 (until Chaitra), Rs. 18,395.33 crores in income tax was collected.

San Francisco, New York, and London remain at the top of the list, with London earning special mention for its nearly 30% growth.

With an average daily travel cost of $17.86 per person, Luang Prabang, Laos, is the most affordable destination in Asia.

With a total of 3583 businesses, the United States has the largest market capitalization at $64.560 trillion.

In the year 2081, a total of 50,078 cases were registered in Nepal.

With an estimated 1.11 births per woman, Taiwan has the lowest fertility rate in the world.

For FY 2081/82, the total monthly revenue collection target is Rs. 58,267 crore. As of now (excluding Aashadha), Rs. 39,074 crore has been collected.

With an estimated 3.5 billion fans, soccer is considered the most popular sport.

खिर खाने दिनको सबैलाई शुभकामना !!! "Kheer Khane Din," also known as Shrawan 15, is a Nepalese celebration celebrated by enjoying kheer, a type of rice pudding. It's a day to recognize farmers and their efforts in the paddy fields. We wish you all a sweet and joyful Kheer Khane Din!

In 2081, a total of 18,463 Social media-related crimes were registered in Nepal.

With 2,100,000 workers overall, Walmart, a supermarket chain in the United States, has the most employees.

Market leaders shaping the global smartphone landscape in Q1 2025, Samsung and Apple continue to dominate, while emerging brands rapidly expand their footprint worldwide.

A total of 1,023,937 (89.23%) tourists travelled by air and 123,611 (10.77 %) travelled by road in 2024.

With a market share of 52.69%, Nepal Doorsanchar Company Ltd. has the largest number of Voice Service (SIM) subscribers.

China exported goods worth US$ 3,576.765 billion, making it the world's and Asia's largest merchandise exporter in 2024.

Nepal police took 1,746,615 vehicle-related actions in 2081.

UAE has the fastest mobile internet speed worldwide as of July 2025.

Common Ostrich is the world's largest flightless bird, reaching a height of 9.8 feet.

Global mobility gaps are growing; where does your passport stand?

नाग पञ्चमीको हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना! Heartfelt best wishes for Nag Panchami!

The United States, India, and the United Kingdom had the highest number of breached companies.

In 2024, 286,561 visitors from India visited Lumbini, making it one of the major countries to visit the pilgrimage site.

This year, 61.17% of students successfully passed the +2 examination held by NEB, an improvement from last year's pass rate of 52.15%.

Qatar Airways is named the World’s Best Airline, with Singapore Airlines ranked 2nd and Cathay Pacific in 3rd place, at the 2025 World Airline Awards.

As of July 2025, finding information tops the list of why people go online; while younger users lean into connection and entertainment, older groups prioritize staying informed.

With an average weight of 120-230 pounds, Mastiff is the biggest dog breed in the world.

Feast your eyes on the Top 10 countries with the most Michelin‑starred restaurants worldwide (as per the 2024 Michelin Guide, ranked in 2025). Discover the global culinary powerhouses.

In 2024, Ama Dablam (6814 M.) became a popular peak for expeditions, with 615 members attempting to summit the mountain and a total royalty collection of Rs. 31.9 million.

In the first 11 months of FY 2081/82, Nepal exported 132,803 kg of flavoured and unflavored green tea worth Rs. 26.27 crore.

International Youth Day 2025 (IYD): "Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond"

This week (Thursday-Thursday), Fine Gold was highest at Rs. 1,99,400 on 23rd Shrawan, while Silver hiked Rs. 2,340 today, i.e., on 29 Shrawan.

In fiscal year 2081/82, Nepal imported most of its vaccines from India, followed by China, Belgium, and France.

In the year 2080, 1,234 tourist standard hotels with a capacity of 37,297 beds were registered.

As of May 2025, China/Hong Kong topped global instant noodle demand, followed by Indonesia, India, and Viet Nam, while Nepal stood at 15th place.

Canon continues its reign with nearly 47% global market share in digital cameras, followed by Sony and Nikon. While mirrorless cameras soar, compact cameras are making a surprising comeback, even Kodak is back in the game!

From 1st to 5th Bhadra 2082, Fine Gold touched its highest at Rs. 196,300 on 2nd Bhadra, with Silver also hitting Rs. 2,315 that same day.

There are 25,636,942 users using 4G for broadband services.

Global English speakers have risen by 13.2%, with non-native speakers now accounting for over 75% of the total.

Jhapa is the highest tea-producing district in Nepal, with an area of 10,678 hectares and a production of 20.1 million kg.

Weekly Price Trend of Gold and Silver in Nepal

The NEPSE Index saw mixed momentum this week, peaking at 2,776.90 on Bhadra 3 before closing at 2,757.97 with a slight dip of -0.33%. Turnover steadily declined from NPR 7.73B to NPR 5.02B.

Weekly Price Trend of Gold and Silver in Nepal

Between Bhadra 12 and Bhadra 18, 2082, the gold price fluctuated by 4.3%, while the silver price showed a fluctuation of 5.3% over the same period.

SAY NO TO CORRUPTION!!!

Number of Foreign Direct Investment by Category

 Information and communication technology (ICT) received the most foreign direct investment.        

फूलपातीको शुभकामना !!!

Best wishes for Fulpati !!!

From Zurich to San Francisco, these cities demand some of the highest living expenses worldwide.

This index measures the relative prices of consumer goods and services—including groceries, dining, transportation, and utilities—but excludes housing costs like rent or mortgage payments. For example, a city with a Cost of Living Index of 120 suggests that everyday expenses are 20% higher than in New York City (NYC), excluding rent.​

Deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones!!!

To the brave souls who lost their lives and those injured, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We honor your courage and the voices you raised for the country. Our deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. We stand with you in solidarity and call for truth, justice, and accountability.

हालैको प्रदर्सनका क्रममा जीवन गुमाएका युवाहरू र घाइते हुनुभएकाहरूको बलिदान हामी कहिल्यै बिर्सने छैनौं। देशका लागि आवाज उठाउने उहाँहरूको साहसको हामी उच्च सम्मान गर्दछौं। शोकसन्तप्त परिवारजनलाई हाम्रो हार्दिक समवेदना। हामी यस कठिन घडीमा तपाईंहरूसँग एकाकार छौं र सत्य, न्याय अनि जवाफदेहिताका लागि आह्वान गर्दछौं।

Nepal’s National Elections: Voter Turnout Through the Years

Tracing Nepal’s electoral journey from 2064 BS to 2079 BS, the data reflects both rising participation and persistent challenges in voter engagement. Voter turnout has grown, but high invalid votes remain a concern, underscoring the need for voter education and electoral reforms.

Non-Life Insurance Claims by Province Post Gen-Z Protests

Insurance claims hit Rs. 2,225.6 crores post-Gen-Z protests, led by Bagmati; Oriental Insurance tops Rs. 52,298.76 lakhs.

Day 5 of Dashain!!!

The fifth form of Durga, Goddess Skandamata. Since her son Karthikeya is also known by the name of Skanda she is known as Skanda Mata, the mother of Skanda. Moksha or salvation can be achieved by worshiping Skanda Mata.

Province wise demographic profile of children (0-17)

According to the National Census, 2078 (2021), the highest population of children is in the Madhesh Province, while the lowest population is in the Karnali Province.

Nearly 138 million children, 59 million girls and 78 million boys are in child labour, accounting for almost 8 per cent of all children globally.

Child labour still affects nearly 138 million children worldwide; 54 million of these children are in hazardous work.

Children aged 15-17 years account for 57% of all children performing hazardous work, followed by 12-14 year-olds (24%) and 5-11 year-olds (19%). Hazardous work is statistically defined as working in high-risk industries or occupations or working 43+ hours per week.

Monthly Silver Price Pattern in 2082

• From Baishakh to Poush, silver prices as of 2082 show a regular monthly increase, peaking during the month of Poush.
• Silver price followed an upward trend, significantly rising after Ashwin and attaining the highest level in Poush. Data reflects price as of the 15th of each month

Top Assets by Market Capital, 2025

The top assets by market cap are led by gold, followed by major tech company NVIDIA.