Hydropower & Infrastructure: Dolpa’s Jagdulla Hydropower Project (230.35 MW combined) is pushing road connectivity and bridges under the People’s Hydropower Programme, with construction-led local economic activity expected to rise. Electricity Tax Policy: Nepal’s Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle withdrew the proposed VAT on electricity after public backlash, saying decisions from Shrawan 1 will protect consumers and keep most households from being hit. Monsoon & Food Security: National Paddy Day comes as paddy plantation is only about 11–13% done by late June, with heat and weak monsoon raising fears of lower rice output and wider food insecurity. NRB & Forex: Nepal Rastra Bank set today’s foreign exchange rates, with USD buying at Rs 150.97 and selling at Rs 151.57, alongside updates for euro, pound and other major currencies. Market Watch: NEPSE fell for the sixth straight day, dropping 16.54 points amid concerns around a draft Companies Act proposal on share transfer royalties. Cybercrime Crackdown: A mule bank account network linked to Nepal was busted in India after a Rs 2.30 crore forex scam, with transactions traced to Kathmandu. Tourism & Cross-Border Flows: Indian tourists and pilgrims are still entering Nepal in large numbers even in the monsoon off-season, keeping parts of the sector busy. Governance & Business Data: Nepal’s Industry Ministry launched a public Dashboard for real-time company and firm registration updates, aiming to improve transparency.