AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoParliament & Governance: The Federal Parliament Secretariat has urged lawmakers to submit asset details for FY 2025/26 by July 17–Sept 14, warning of legal action for non-compliance. Tourism & Hotels: Marriott is set to debut in Nepal with Ritz-Carlton Kathmandu (under construction in Thamel, ~Rs 15bn) and a Westin Kathmandu deal, as hotel investment has crossed Rs 650bn and capacity targets 4 million tourists. Anti-Corruption: A supplementary charge sheet has been filed at the Special Court in the money laundering case against former FinMin Bishnu Poudel, with Rs 209m recovery sought. Energy & Infrastructure: Nepal Rastra Bank says it has eased policy for hydropower financing; meanwhile, energy stakeholders push for faster transmission, forest-law amendments, and parallel production-transmission planning. Telecom & Inclusion: Nepal Telecom expanded 4G to remote Mugu and Bajura villages, improving internet, voice and SMS access. Public Finance & Costs: New fiscal-year taxes include a 3% health equity fee on private healthcare and higher levies on items like private school fees and electricity above 50 units. Regional Security: NSA Ajit Doval called for stronger BIMSTEC cooperation on terrorism, cyber and maritime security.
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