Governance & Anti-corruption: Nepal’s government marked its first 100 days with a claimed 87.2% progress on a 100-point governance reform agenda, saying it saved about Rs 20 billion by cutting ministries and pushed digitised public service delivery while intensifying money-laundering and corruption cases, including claims of Rs 118bn sought in seven cases and a plan for an integrated digital asset registry. Foreign Affairs & Services: The Foreign Ministry highlighted steps like a MoFA app for Nepalis abroad, wider online legal consultations, emergency rescue task forces, amnesty facilitation for Nepalis in UAE/Saudi, and a new passport system set to start July 13 with mobile camps and doorstep distribution via postal coordination. Banking Reform: Nabil Bank CEO Manoj Gyawali urged clearer banking rules, especially on loan classification and blacklisting, warning that lumping struggling borrowers with willful defaulters can damage businesses and increase systemic risk. Media Sector: Communications Minister Bikram Timilsina said the government is ready for dialogue with journalists and stakeholders to address media sector issues, including minimum wage implementation and working conditions. Agriculture & Rural Economy: Govt says sugar mills cleared 92% of Rs 13.76bn owed to 68,000 sugarcane farmers and promises remaining dues before fiscal year-end; it also pushed Sikta Irrigation Project completion and urged faster work to protect food security. Local Economy & Disputes: Fresh protests erupted in Birgunj against road expansion, with businesses and residents demanding compensation and rehabilitation before demolitions. Infrastructure & Land Records: East-West Highway sections still sit on private land due to ownership record gaps, raising risks for legal disputes and compensation during future expansion. Wildlife & Safety: Nepal’s first overhead canopy bridge for monkeys debuted in Nawalparasi to reduce roadkill and accidents as roads expand. Markets & FX: Nepal Rastra Bank set Sunday forex rates, with USD selling at Rs 152.64 and euro at Rs 174.65.