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Shusmita Thapa Magar wins MMA debut in Bengaluru

Nepal’s Shusmita Thapa Magar has made a winning start to her professional mixed martial arts career, defeating India’s Shalu Sharma by unanimous decision at Ronin Fighting Championship-3 in Bengaluru on Saturday night. Magar secured the victory in the co-main event after controlling all three five-minute rounds. The result adds another discipline to her growing combat sports record, having already established herself in professional Muay Thai and kickboxing.

19-AUG-2026 12:30 PM

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Gold price falls Rs 2,700 per tola, silver drops Rs 160

Gold and silver prices declined in Nepal’s domestic bullion market on Wednesday, with both precious metals recording significant drops compared with Tuesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association (FENEGOSIDA), the price of gold fell Rs 2,700 per tola from Rs 306,800 on Tuesday to Rs 304,100 on Wednesday. Silver also recorded a sharp decline. Its price dropped Rs 160 per tola, falling from Rs 4,755 on Tuesday to Rs 4,595 on Wednesday.

19-AUG-2026 11:46 AM

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Kasib Murdoch vs Rabindra Dhant: A highly anticipated Road to UFC semifinal with UFC contract on the line

A highly anticipated bantamweight semifinal between New Zealand’s unbeaten Kasib Murdoch and Nepal’s Rabindra Dhant is set to take place on August 28 as part of the Road to UFC Season 5 semifinals in Shanghai, with a place in the tournament final and a major step toward securing a UFC contract at stake. The matchup has developed into one of the most closely followed fights of the Road to UFC season, particularly among Nepali MMA fans. Murdoch enters the bout with a perfect 8-0 professional record, while Dhant has won 10 of his 11 professional fights. The UFC has officially listed the semifinal as Murdoch (8-0) vs Dhant (10-1) in the bantamweight tournament.

18-AUG-2026 05:16 PM

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NEPSE falls 19.34 points to 2,622.48 as 218 companies decline

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell 19.34 points to close at 2,622.48 points on Tuesday, ending the trading session in the red despite fluctuations throughout the day. The market moved unevenly from the opening, with the NEPSE briefly attempting to approach the 2,650-point level during trading. However, the index failed to sustain the upward movement and settled at 2,622.48 points by the close. A total of 15.1 million shares of 347 companies changed hands through 55,246 transactions. The total turnover reached Rs 5.073 billion.

18-AUG-2026 04:13 PM

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NEA net profit falls 49.2 percent to Rs 5.04 billion

The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) recorded a net profit of Rs 5.04 billion in the last fiscal year, down 49.2 percent from Rs 8.06 billion a year earlier. The state-owned power utility’s net earnings declined by Rs 3.97 billion year-on-year, continuing a downward trend in recent years. The authority had posted a net profit of Rs 13.31 billion in fiscal year 2023/24. According to NEA officials, fluctuations in the US dollar exchange rate were a key factor behind the decline. The authority’s financial liabilities related to exchange-rate fluctuations increased 272.86 percent to Rs 11.51 billion.

18-AUG-2026 04:04 PM

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Unko Sweater sequel announced as Kalejee – Unko Sweater

Artmandu has officially announced Kalejee – Unko Sweater as the sequel to its acclaimed Nepali film Unko Sweater, revealing the new title and confirming the involvement of acclaimed Indian actor and writer Piyush Mishra. Artmandu announced the sequel through an official title-announcement video published on its YouTube channel on August 16. The production house said the new film will continue from the world created in Unko Sweater while introducing a fresh story, new characters and a deeper emotional journey. According to the announcement, Kalejee – Unko Sweater has been written and will be directed by Nabin Chauhan, who also wrote and directed the first film. Artmandu is producing the sequel.

18-AUG-2026 03:21 PM

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Ferrari Luce sells for record $40 million at charity auction

A one-off version of Ferrari’s first fully electric car, the Luce, has sold for $40 million at a charity auction, setting a record for the highest price ever paid for a new car at auction. The vehicle, known as “Chassis 0,” was sold by RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week in California. It was the first production chassis of the Luce programme and had been specially configured through Ferrari’s Tailor Made personalisation division. The sale price far exceeded the auction’s presale estimate of more than $1.1 million. It also surpassed the previous record for a new car sold at auction, set by a Ferrari Daytona SP3 that fetched $26 million in the previous year.

18-AUG-2026 02:59 PM

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Niu Lai: China’s low-budget animation that turned viral curiosity into box office success

A little-known Chinese animated film that initially struggled to attract even a small theatrical audience has become an unlikely box-office sensation after viewers began sharing clips online and mocking its crude animation. Niu Lai, also translated as The Cow Is Coming or The Ox Comes, was made by mother-and-son filmmakers Xin Yumeng and Sun Lifang over a period of about five years. The project was produced with almost no budget, little promotional support and no major marketing campaign. The film's theatrical run began quietly. During its first 10 days, it reportedly earned only around 7,700 yuan, with fewer than 300 tickets sold. Its fortunes changed when clips from the film began circulating across Chinese social media, where viewers drew attention to its unusually rough-looking animation and unconventional presentation.

18-AUG-2026 01:30 PM

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Ncell IoT SIM to bring connected services to BYD vehicles in Nepal

Ncell and Cimex Inc., the authorised distributor of BYD vehicles in Nepal, have partnered to introduce connected vehicle services by installing Ncell’s Internet of Things (IoT) SIM in BYD vehicles sold in the country. Under the agreement, every new BYD vehicle will be equipped with an Ncell IoT SIM, allowing customers to access online services and digital entertainment directly through the vehicle’s system without requiring additional hardware, a Wi-Fi hotspot or a connected mobile phone.

18-AUG-2026 12:22 PM

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Gold price unchanged at Rs 306,800 per tola, silver falls Rs 15

The price of gold remained unchanged in Nepal’s domestic market on Tuesday, while silver became slightly cheaper. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, hallmark gold is being traded at Rs 306,800 per tola on Tuesday, the same price recorded on Monday. The price of gold has also been fixed at Rs 263,030 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver declined by Rs 15 per tola. After being traded at Rs 4,770 per tola on Monday, its price fell to Rs 4,755 on Tuesday.

18-AUG-2026 11:47 AM