Dhanteras Archives

November 5, 2026 12:59 AM

Make preventive healthcare a family priority this Dhanteras: Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Wednesday urged citizens to make preventive healthcare part of their Dhanteras celebrations, saying good health and well-be...

October 18, 2025 9:48 AM

Pray for everyone’s happiness, prosperity: PM Modi on Dhanteras

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the countrymen on the occasion of Dhanteras and prayed for their 'well-being and prosperity. Dhanatrayodashi, also known as Dhanteras, marks the first day of the Diwali festival in Hindu traditions. T...

October 29, 2024 10:44 PM

India’s festive gold buying spree continues, defying record price

Indian buyers of gold brushed off record high prices and made purchases for the Dhanteras and Diwali festivals starting on Tuesday, hoping bullion would continue to rally and deliver promising returns amid a cooling stock market, industry officials t...

October 29, 2024 7:23 PM

Gold coin sales surge in Nepal as Tihar Puja approaches

Tihar is a five-day festival that starts on Wednesday and is the second biggest celebration after Dashain. Nepalese celebrate it by cleaning their houses, preparing traditional delicacies, buying new ornaments and utensils, and decorating their homes...

October 28, 2024 11:23 PM

High gold rates dampen Dhanteras festivities on 29 October

Hallmark gold in the Nepal market is selling at NPR 1,43,175 per 10 grams. The price of 24-carat gold has steadily risen from NPR 1,29,030 in August to its current value. This local rate exceeds the international gold price, which stands at NPR 1,16,...