Bird Flu Watch: Nepal has culled over 596,000 poultry and destroyed about a million eggs as H5N1 spreads across 11 districts, with the Kathmandu Valley worst hit; the capital’s only zoo has been shut indefinitely after infected birds were found. Monsoon Alerts: Jhapa is on high alert for heavy rain, floods and flash inundation, while Gulmi urges residents to stay vigilant for landslides and waterborne risks as monsoon activity ramps up. Road Disruptions: A landslide has blocked the Darchula–Gokuleshwor stretch of the Mahakali Highway, leaving vehicles stranded as debris-clearing efforts continue. Heritage Funding Gap: Jajarkot local governments are being criticised for not allocating budgets for heritage conservation, leaving cultural sites at risk. Hydropower & Roads: Dolpa’s Jagdulla Hydropower Project (230.35 MW combined) is also improving connectivity with bridges and road tracks. Economy & Policy: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle says VAT on electricity consumption will be withdrawn to protect consumers. Agriculture: National Paddy Day is marked nationwide, but planting is lagging at around 11–13% amid heat and El Niño fears. Child Rights in Politics: Concerns are growing after reports that RSP listed 35,257 members under 18, reigniting debate over minors in partisan roles. Crime & Justice: Nepal-linked mule bank accounts were used in a major cyber fraud case in India, with arrests tracing transactions to Kathmandu. Tourism & Culture: Bhutan has begun construction of a temple complex in Lumbini, boosting ties and the pilgrimage site’s development.