Central Banking Reform: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle says Nepal Rastra Bank’s board should stay at seven members and warns against frequent structural changes, defending the need for the Finance Secretary on the board to keep fiscal-monetary coordination tight. Gas Crisis & LPG Governance: Parliament committees and provincial leaders push for cylinder mapping, digital tracking (QR/barcodes), and tighter distribution rules after reports of empty cylinder lines; the PMO also discusses solutions and plans extra monthly LP gas imports ahead of Dashain. Parliament Watch—NRB Act Amendment: Clause-wise talks agree on a seven-member board, keep two Deputy Governors, and ensure at least one woman among independent directors. Tourism Policy Update: Culture/Tourism Minister Paudel urges timely amendments to the Tourism Bill to cover modern trekking routes, wellness, cultural and adventure tourism. Infrastructure for Trade: A Japanese-assisted Nagdhunga–Sisne Khola tunnel opens to cut travel time sharply, boosting the Kathmandu corridor for goods. Border Trade & Identity: Nepal asks India to recognize its National Identity Card for cross-border travel; meanwhile India–China trade via Lipulekh restarts, with Nepal protesting. Cooperatives Refunds: Government begins returning deposits to “troubled” cooperatives, but many depositors remain stuck in cases not yet formally declared. Development Execution: Provinces struggle to spend capital budgets, with billions left idle. Business & Economy Signals: Finance Ministry meets CEOs of 20 commercial banks on budget reform implementation and market conditions.