AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCommunal Unrest & Curfew: Nepal PM Balendra Shah urged calm after clashes in Sunsari’s Devangunj and Siraha left three dead, with curfews extended to new areas and a probe committee formed for a “fair and transparent” investigation. Unity Appeals: President Ram Chandra Paudel and former King Gyanendra Shah also called for social, religious and ethnic harmony, warning against blame and retaliation. Mountaineering Tragedy: Nepal-born Nirmal Purja “Nims” is among 10 climbers feared missing after an avalanche hit Pakistan’s Broad Peak; search and rescue is underway with hopes for helicopter support. Health Workers Under Strain: Nepal Medical Association-linked reporting highlights how doctor shortages and safety concerns are driving doctor-patient conflict and service disruptions. Climate Impact on Livelihoods: Extreme heat is increasingly hitting Nepal’s economy and daily work, cutting outdoor business and incomes in the Tarai and beyond. Wildlife Conservation: Nepal’s Bengal tiger population is reported at 429 after a nationwide census, marking a major conservation milestone. Energy-Development Cooperation: JICA chief Tanaka Akihiko met Nepal’s energy minister, reaffirming support for hydropower and irrigation, including the Nagdhunga tunnel road.
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