AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEverest Rush: Mount Everest’s “Death Zone” saw record crowds as 274 climbers reached the summit from Nepal in a single day, smashing the 2019 mark of 223—while Reuters and others flag overcrowding risks as Nepal issued 494 permits this season and queues stretched for hours. Parliament Clash: In Kathmandu, House Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal failed to enforce the rule for a PM Q&A session after Prime Minister Balendra Shah refused to allocate time, triggering opposition obstruction. NEPSE Slide: Nepal Stock Exchange fell 12.36 points to close at 2,742.11, with 188 companies down and turnover at Rs 3.89 billion. Homegrown Digital Service: Nepal Police launched a smartphone-based “Citizen Assistance and Grievance Management” system for filing complaints online. Karnali Ties: India’s Home Minister Amit Shah gifted 40 kg sandalwood to Pashupatinath, while Israel’s envoy Bass signaled expanded agriculture and skills cooperation with Karnali. Business Update: Page Industries reported Q4 FY’26 profit up 9% YoY, though down 5.7% sequentially.
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