LPG Crisis Watch: Parliament’s Industry committee has ordered the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies to crack down on black-marketing and artificial shortages of cooking gas, and to study long-term fixes like pipeline expansion within a week, with tighter cylinder quality checks. Procurement Reform: Nepal has amended the Public Procurement Act to move away from awarding contracts purely to the lowest bidder, shifting toward average pricing to curb unrealistically low bids and improve project delivery. Capital Market Moves: SEBON says short selling will be implemented soon and vows action against illegal “pre-IPO” activities; lawmakers also pressed for a clear long-term market strategy and instruments to deepen liquidity. Karnali Political Turmoil: Nepali Congress ministers have resigned en masse from the Karnali provincial government, triggering a governance crisis after disputes over restructuring provincial offices. Public Health: Kathmandu Metropolis reports 90 HPV DNA positives among women screened, while the Nepal Medical Association backs intern doctors’ demands for uniform allowances. Security & Trade: The US and UNODC donated drug testing kits to Nepal Police and Customs; Nepal also received a fresh batch of full 14.2kg LPG cylinders amid supply constraints. Sports & Culture: NEPSE jumped 14 points; Nepal’s World Cup nostalgia continues, and Jestha Varna Mahavihar received a UNESCO cultural heritage conservation merit award.