AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBudget Watch: NEPSE ends the week higher ahead of the upcoming budget, closing at 2,758.49 (+0.97%) as investor wealth rises and hydropower leads gains. Cannes Spotlight: Nepali director Abinash Bikram Shah’s “Elephants in the Fog” makes history at Cannes 2026, winning the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize. Provincial Power Shift: Madhesh Province cabinet reshuffles as JSP and Janamat ministers exit and CPN-UML joins the government, with a vote of confidence expected. Trade Reality Check: Nepal’s trade totals Rs 1,941.60 billion in the first 10 months, with imports surging and the deficit widening. Border Security: Sniffer dogs are deployed at Jamunaha to curb drugs and strengthen enforcement. Transport Policy: Government suspends registration of new public vehicles, including electric public transport, citing pollution and congestion concerns. Energy & Digital Push: GRIPS 2 highlights solar, battery storage and AI for grid resilience, while telecom plans focus on expanding 4G and reducing the digital divide. Climate & Safety: Western Nepal faces extreme heat warnings, and Everest sees record summit numbers alongside fresh deaths and overcrowding concerns.
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