AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoad Disruptions: Heavy monsoon rain and landslides have completely blocked 7 highways and partially affected 12 others, with night driving restrictions on BP Highway and Araniko Highway among the worst-hit, while authorities say 51 other routes have reopened after clearance. Tax Compliance Push: The government has launched a Taxpayer Incentive Gift Programme to encourage invoice collection and e-payments, with daily cash prizes and monthly bumper rewards up to Rs 1 million for eligible purchases above Rs 100. NEPSE Update: Nepal Stock Exchange jumped 7.25 points to close at 2,726.49 on Tuesday; Everest Colour was the top gainer and market cap stood at Rs 4.68 trillion. Hydropower Pipeline: The Department of Electricity Development issued survey permits to 99 hydropower projects (3,211 MW) and permits for solar projects (311 MW) in FY 2025/26. Trade Connectivity: Biratnagar’s ICP received its first-ever direct cargo train from Kolkata carrying 40 containers of canola grain for local industry. Agriculture & Food Security: FAO’s director met Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary to discuss climate-smart agriculture, lab capacity, and cross-border animal disease control.
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