AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEverest Rescue Miracle: Sherpa guide Dawa Sherpa, missing for about a week, was found alive crawling near the Khumbu Icefall and flown to Kathmandu for treatment after his family had begun funeral rituals. Tech on the Mountain: Drones are increasingly used to move supplies through the dangerous icefall, cutting risky supply trips and changing how Everest logistics work. Roads & Weather: Monsoon-linked floods and landslides have obstructed multiple highways across Bagmati, Koshi and Lumbini, with some sections closed and others running one-way. Parliament Rules & Accountability: The House of Representatives passed new rules of procedure, including tighter timelines for impeachment, while critics warn some provisions could shield lawmakers from scrutiny. Constitutional Council Stalled: The Constitutional Council has stayed inactive for months despite an ordinance easing quorum, leaving key posts vacant. Trade & Border Relief: Nepal raised the customs duty-free limit for land cross-border purchases to Rs 500 from Rs 100. Energy & Heat: Dhangadhi residents face power cuts amid rising temperatures, with health warnings on heatstroke and dehydration. Sports: Nepal’s SAFF Women’s campaign ended in the semis as Bangladesh reached the final again. Transport Finance: Japan agreed an additional Rs 5.5 billion loan for the Nagdhunga Tunnel, nearing completion.
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