AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBagmati Reshuffle: Bagmati Province cuts ministries from 14 to eight, leaving six ministers temporarily without portfolios as portfolios are expected after the next cabinet meeting. Media Access Row: CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli alleges the government orchestrated vehicles being parked outside media houses to block access, calling it “fascism.” Tourism Push: Hotel investment in Nepal has crossed Rs 650 billion, with capacity reaching about 4 million tourists as Marriott plans Ritz-Carlton and Westin projects. Corruption Case: The Special Public Prosecutor files a supplementary charge sheet in the money laundering case against former FinMin Bishnu Poudel, seeking Rs 209 million recovery. Telecom Expansion: Nepal Telecom extends 4G to remote Mugu and Bajura villages, improving internet, voice and SMS access. Health Policy: A new 3% Health Equity Fee starts for patients at private healthcare services. Energy Talks: Nepal-India energy cooperation highlights expanded cross-border transmission to boost electricity trade. Labour Migration: Lottery for Nepali auxiliary workers for Israel’s caregiving sector ends, with travel planned from September 2026. Road Disruptions: Monsoon disasters obstruct multiple highways, with some sections closed and others reopened after debris clearing.
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