AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSunsari Security Shake-up: Nepal’s Home Ministry recalled Sunsari CDO Basudev Ghimire and transferred top security chiefs after deadly communal clashes, appointing replacements across police and APF units. Media Regulation Push: The communications minister discussed a draft bill to amend and integrate media council laws, aiming for stronger regulation while balancing press freedom and accountability. HIV & TB Funding Warning: Community leaders at an AIDS 2026 summit urged governments to trust people living with HIV and TB survivors to lead delivery, not just be “consulted,” warning slogans won’t meet 2030 targets. National ID for Digital Wallets: Nepal Rastra Bank made National ID verification mandatory for licensed payment service providers during digital wallet onboarding, with updates required by mid-October. Infrastructure Boost: A direct India–Nepal container freight train from Kolkata to Biratnagar completed its run, cutting border handling under a revised rail transit protocol. VAT Clarification: IRD said VAT won’t be charged on electricity bills for the last month of FY 2025/26, easing confusion for consumers. Wildlife Find: Mushroom hunters in Nepal discovered a rare king cobra nest in a community forest, prompting tighter protection around the site.
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