NEPSE Slide: Nepal’s stock market extended losses on Thursday, with NEPSE down 19.67 points to close at 2,601 and turnover easing to Rs 4.61 billion; banking, hydropower, insurance and manufacturing all ended lower. Farm Research Push: Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary told NARC scientists to take research beyond labs and test solutions in farmers’ agro plots, linking findings to productivity and livelihoods. Hydropower Update: Setikhola Hydropower Project in Kaski has started trial power production (22MW), with 15 days of testing before regular commercial output. Bills in NA Panel: The National Assembly Legislation Management Committee is holding clause-wise talks on four bills replacing ordinances, including procurement and money laundering amendments. Power Debate: At the Power Nepal Conclave, energy leaders warned Nepal’s per-capita electricity use remains low (around 400–450 kWh) despite surplus generation, urging stronger demand and grid reliability. Infrastructure & Safety: A motorable bridge opened in Mustang to improve access to monasteries and the Korala border; fire hydrants were installed at six spots in Chandannath Municipality, Jumla. Politics & Governance: Opposition MPs continued protests in the HoR demanding clarification on PM Balendra Shah’s India border remarks, while NC and UML plan to challenge HoR regulations in the Supreme Court. Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast across multiple provinces, with possible snowfall in higher hills.