AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedical Education: Nepal’s Medical Education Commission has approved and will implement the Scholarship Grant Procedures, 2083 BS/2026, clearing long-standing legal gaps so public medical schools can access funds for free scholarships. EVs at Border: BYD electric vehicles held at the Korala/Jomsom checkpoints over suspected import irregularities have been released after customs and a Finance-led probe found no wrongdoing. Markets: NEPSE slipped 6.31 points to close at 2,705.45 as 177 companies fell and turnover eased to about Rs 4.04 billion. Tea Crisis: Tea farmers in Ilam face panic after entrepreneurs announced a shutdown threat over unresolved export and trade issues, risking spoilage and income loss during peak plucking. Anti-Corruption: CIAA arrested the Passport Department DG Tirtha Raj Aryal over e-passport printing irregularities and related financial concerns, while a former CAAN chief was sent to prison in a Pokhara airport corruption case. Infrastructure & Governance: MPs hit out at a minister’s absence during a critical transport debate and urged stronger procurement reforms to speed infrastructure delivery. Provincial Budgets: All seven provinces are prioritizing energy and agricultural transformation in FY 2083/84 budgets. Diplomacy: Nepal reaffirmed its “One China” stance during talks in Beijing, with China praising the commitment.
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