AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoParliament Standoff: Nepali Congress says its protest in the House will continue unless PM Balendra Shah shows up, after another walkout and adjournment over his absence—while the HoR is set to discuss the annual policy and programme from 11am today. Government Reshuffle: The Cabinet approved cutting federal ministries from 22 to 18 and created a separate Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, reshaping portfolios across education, health, infrastructure, and more. Telecom Push: Nepal Telecom got an extra 5 MHz in the 800 MHz band from NTA, a move aimed at boosting 4G capacity. Energy Debate: A new electricity roadmap targets huge capacity growth, but experts warn the real risk is weak demand, storage, and export uncertainty. Markets & Daily Life: Gold rose to Rs 302,500 per tola and silver to Rs 5,745; traffic was halted on parts of the BP Highway and Hilsa–Simkot road due to flood and construction risks. Everest Update: Rope-fixing for the 2026 season is officially underway after 14 Nepali climbers reached the summit to open the route.
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