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PM Shah Back in Action: Four Top Business Leaders Join Economic Talks
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has resumed meetings with leading entrepreneurs, holding discussions with Binod Chaudhary, Pawan Golyan, Umesh Shrestha and Chandra Dhakal on Nepal’s economic challenges and ways to revive business activity.
“Minister Line Will Be Longer Than Gas Line,” Says RSP MP Ashika Tamang
RSP lawmaker Ashika Tamang has criticized the government over the ongoing gas shortage, warning that repeatedly changing ministers to address the problem could create a longer line of ministers than gas cylinders.
Wagle: Government Won’t Interfere in Nepal Rastra Bank’s Autonomy
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has rejected concerns over government interference in Nepal Rastra Bank, saying the government will not unnecessarily influence the central bank’s monetary policy, circulars, or decisions.
Nepal Telecom Appoints Rajendra Kumar Poudel as New Chairman
Nepal Telecom has reshuffled its Board of Directors, appointing Rajendra Kumar Poudel as Chairman and Ravilal Sharma as a new Board Member.
Cabinet Update! 🇳🇵 PM Balen Shah to Lead Nepal Delegation to UN General Assembly
The government has approved Prime Minister Balen Shah’s visit to New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, alongside several major administrative and policy decisions.
Gas Crisis Sparks Protest: Students Cook with Firewood at Ratna Rajya Campus
Students affiliated with the All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union (Revolutionary) staged a symbolic protest at Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus by cooking food over a firewood stove, demanding immediate action to address the ongoing LPG shortage in Kathmandu Valley.
Government Eases LPG Shortage in Kathmandu Valley After Floods
The government has introduced an emergency LPG exchange system in Kathmandu Valley, allowing consumers to exchange empty cylinders of any brand for available filled cylinders at the designated price.
US-Canada Trade War Escalates as New Import Restrictions Take Effect
The United States has announced fresh restrictions and higher tariffs on several Canadian products after Canada imposed retaliatory duties on American goods, deepening tensions between the two major trading partners.
Kulman Ghising Called In to Support Chilime Tunnel Rescue
The Nepal Army has sought former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising’s technical support for the ongoing rescue operation inside the Chilime Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa.
Nepal Seeks Donor Support for Post-Flood Recovery
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has begun discussions with major development partners on post-disaster recovery, damage assessment and financial support following the Rasuwa floods.
Government Begins Survey to Relocate Flood Victims to Temporary Homes
The government has launched a detailed needs assessment for families displaced by the Bhote Koshi flood, with plans to shift them from holding centers to individual temporary shelters within the coming weeks.
China Steps Up Rescue Efforts After Deadly Kerung Landslide
China has intensified rescue and relief operations at the Kerung (Gyirong) border following a devastating landslide on August 26, with 43 deaths confirmed and 519 people still missing.