SATV Kathmandu, Jan 12: The price of gold soared by Rs 1,600 per tola (11.66 grams) to reach Rs 155,700 in the domestic market today.   

The rise is warranted following the increase in its price in the international market.    

According to Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold in the international market has been set at 2,704 US dollar per ounce today. On Friday, the last day of the week in domestic market, the international price of gold was 2,681 US dollar per ounce.   

Similarly, the price of silver today increased by Rs 15 per tola to trade at Rs 1,860.