Central Banking & Liquidity: Nepal Rastra Bank will collect Rs 100 billion in deposits for 83 days via an online bidding process, with rates set through bids—aimed at managing excess liquidity. Trade & Industry Logistics: A cargo rail service has reached Biratnagar’s ICP, a boost for the Morang-Sunsari industrial corridor and a potential cost-saver versus road freight. Public Finance Execution: The Ministry of Finance issued a 47-point directive to ministries and agencies to improve budget implementation, push capital spending, tighten procurement discipline, and strengthen revenue collection. Tax Policy Backlash: PM Balendra Shah announced withdrawal of the 3% equity tax on private education and healthcare after public and stakeholder pushback. Education Regulation Debate: Nepal’s new rules for educational consultancies and foreign-affiliated colleges are being questioned—regulation may not fix deeper problems in the higher education system. Digital Trade Support: The Nepal Gemstone and Jewelry Federation launched an official website and mobile app to help gold and silver traders manage daily transactions and market information. Agriculture & Food Prices: Bird flu and H9 outbreaks have hit Nepal’s poultry sector with estimated losses of around Rs 4 billion, with production shutdowns worsening the damage. Infrastructure & Local Services: A tender has been called for repair of the Jayaram–Halesi road section to ease travel for pilgrims and support local transport and goods movement. Governance & Service Delivery: Government is reviewing Nepal’s public holiday policy, citing that too many closures are slowing citizen-facing services. Media Oversight: Nepal Television’s satellite bandwidth procurement irregularities report has been sent to the PMO and CIAA for further investigation and action.