AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Connectivity: Nepal Telecom plans 2,216 km of optical fibre in Gandaki and Lumbini, a Rs 2.01 billion project set to extend broadband to 194 local levels and 432 mobile sites. Trade and Borders: Home Minister Sudhan Gurung consulted business leaders on Nepal–India trade and border obstacles ahead of the BIMSTEC meeting. Proposed envoy Nishchal Nath Pandey says he will strengthen bilateral talks and speed dispute resolution. Markets: NEPSE rose 17.15 points ahead of Dashain, with turnover reaching Rs 4.83 billion. Flood Recovery: The World Bank estimates last month’s floods caused $1.66 billion in direct damage and projects Nepal’s growth will slow to 3.7%. Disrupted transport and strained China trade links add to reconstruction pressures; the ADB has approved $305 million to support highways and wildlife conservation. Energy: A former power-sector official urged more domestic electricity use, backed by transmission upgrades and wider electrification, rather than relying on exports alone. Festival Supplies: The government says essential-goods stocks are adequate, while LPG cylinder exchange across brands is set to begin at six Kathmandu Valley locations.
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