Stock Market Watch: NEPSE jumped 7.25 points to close at 2,726.49 on Tuesday; 14.9 million shares of 343 companies traded for Rs 1.57 billion, with Everest Colour Limited the top gainer (+14.98%) and Nabil Debenture 2089 the top loser (-7.44%). Tax Compliance Push: The government launched the Taxpayer Incentive Gift Programme Operation Procedure, 2083, offering daily cash prizes and up to Rs 1 million bumper rewards to shoppers who demand valid bills (including via e-payment) on purchases above Rs 100. Health & Education Fee Reversal: PM Balendra Shah said the 3% equity fee on private education and health will not be implemented for now after concerns about extra costs for ordinary people. Hydropower Pipeline: DoED issued survey licenses for 99 hydropower projects (3,211 MW) and survey permits for solar and transmission lines; it also granted generation licenses to 29 hydropower projects (1,857 MW). Energy & Water Governance: The energy minister urged legal regulation to conserve water amid rising pollution, while the government also stressed support for Nepal’s readymade garment industry using domestic raw materials. Trade & Logistics: Biratnagar’s ICP received its first-ever direct cargo train from Kolkata with containerised industrial raw materials (canola grain for Swastik Oil Industries), marking a new rail route for third-country goods. Road Disruptions: Floods and landslides left seven highways fully blocked and 12 partially operational, with authorities mobilising heavy equipment and advising travel only after updated road info. Tourism Numbers: Nepal’s tourism stayed strong in June with 25,195 international arrivals; Indians led (17,814) and average stay reached 5.76 days. Fertiliser Supply: DAP deliveries continued for paddy season, with 250 metric tons arriving at Biratnagar and more rakes expected from India.