AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoDiplomacy & Budget Prep: PM Balendra Shah met EU member-state ambassadors and other mission heads in Kathmandu/New Delhi, stressing policy continuity, stability, and “visible” improvements in daily life as budget talks intensify. Parliament Showdown: Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal says PM Shah will answer lawmakers’ questions after the budget speech, amid fresh opposition protests over the PM’s absence. Industry Push: RSP MP Bidushi Rana urged the government to declare manufacturing a national priority, calling for cheaper inputs, electricity relief, and tougher action against smuggling. Tourism Controls: Immigration and Tourism officials said “quality tourists” won’t come from free visas alone, backing a unique ID for foreign visitors to track movement while protecting privacy. Markets & Prices: NEPSE fell 9.24 points (turnover Rs 4.85b); egg prices rose again by Rs 15 per crate. Everest Pressure: A renewed debate follows another record summit day, with calls for tighter permit control and qualified climber screening. Cannes Buzz: Nepal’s “Elephants in the Fog” kept Cannes momentum as Goodfellas led sales with multiple awards.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.