AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInclusive Tourism: Deaf trekking guides are gaining visibility on Nepal’s trails, with deaf youths trained through a Nepal Tourism Board–UNDP effort and stories like Chop Prasad Paudel’s Manaslu Circuit completion showing how sign language can open mountains to more people. Health & Food Safety: Confusion is growing after non-iodised salt entered the market, as experts warn about health risks while consumers struggle to understand what to buy and how much. Everest Records: Kami Rita Sherpa has summited Everest for a record 32nd time, extending the Everest season’s momentum as more guides and climbers head up. Courts & Customs: The Supreme Court ordered customs officials to treat people respectfully at Nepal–India border points while enforcing rules on goods above Rs 100. Crime & Security: A Nepali gang in Hyderabad allegedly used a fake housemaid role and birthday party cover to carry out a villa dacoity, police say. Business & Money: NRB says it will revisit the standing deposit facility to make the interest-rate corridor work better. Tourism Numbers: Rara Lake has drawn 13,545 visitors in nine months, with daily arrivals rising as the season picks up.
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