AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMonsoon Disaster Updates: In Rolpa’s Thawang, a landslide at Botalbara has killed at least three so far, with nine still missing and two injured, as rescuers struggle to reach the remote area. More Landslide Deaths: Another landslide in Thawang Rural Municipality-5, Kotalbara, has raised the death toll to five, with eight missing and two injured. Broad Peak Tragedy: Pakistan climber Sohail Sakhi’s body was recovered after the July 30 avalanche on Broad Peak, with two other climbers still unaccounted for as search efforts continue. Political Return: Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba returned to Kathmandu after months abroad for treatment, receiving a grand welcome while facing legal pressure. Media Freedom: The Press Council Nepal condemned police searches of journalist Kishor Shrestha’s home and Jana Aastha office, calling it a serious concern. Health Alert: Nepal’s health authorities urged people to take precautions against Japanese Encephalitis, warning it spreads via mosquito bites and can be fatal if delayed. Finance & Markets: The Finance Committee directed steps to expand international airport immigration and customs areas, while the Nepal Securities Board set a basis to curb arbitrary IPO premium pricing. Energy Access: Finance Secretary said financial access needs more than bank branches, pushing for easier services beyond loans. Policy Watch: Gandaki Province passed a cannabis cultivation bill for medicinal and industrial use, but key rules are still being drafted.
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