Health & Ayurveda: Nepal’s Health Minister Nisha Mehta visited the National Ayurveda, Panchakarma and Yoga Centre in Budhanilkantha and urged it to be developed as a “Centre of Excellence,” including better publicity and support for medicinal herb production and use. Currency & Heritage: The Cabinet has approved replacing the political map on Nepal’s one- and two-rupee coins with the image of the 7th-century Lo Gyaker (Ghar) Monastery, with Nepal Rastra Bank set to mint the redesigned coins. Electricity Push: The government says it is preparing to expand electricity infrastructure to boost consumption, aiming to gradually shift cooking from LPG and support electric vehicles. Disaster & Roads: Monsoon risks are rising, with heavy rain warnings leading to night transport restrictions in eight districts of Gandaki and disruptions on six major highways nationwide. Economy & Markets: NEPSE rose last week by 76.76 points (2.95%), with turnover up and capital gains reported at Rs 1.31 billion. Finance for Builders: NRB introduced loan rescheduling and restructuring for construction entrepreneurs facing payment delays. Courts & Waste: The Supreme Court issued a mandamus to improve Kathmandu Valley solid waste management, ordering better segregation and coordination. Sports: England and France play for the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze. Obituary: Veteran civil society leader Dr Devendra Raj Pandey died at 87; Thapa and Dahal paid tribute.