Climate Adaptation Gaps: Nepal’s adaptation promise is stalling between Kathmandu and mountain communities, leaving households hit by water shortages, farm losses, and disaster recovery costs. Hydropower & Power Trading: NEA is urged to modernize and sign PPAs faster; IPAN says ~Rs 66 billion investment is stuck without PPAs and pushes for electricity trading rights. Tariff Dispute: Industry leaders demand an immediate fix to the long-pending dedicated vs trunk line tariff dispute that’s hurting industrial planning. Sugar Supply Pressure: A HoR committee meeting on sugar supply was postponed; sugar prices have climbed to Rs 120/kg, with consumers taking the hit. LPG Distribution Reset: Nepal Oil Corporation will shift from special weekend arrangements back to regular dealer-based LPG sales, with a quick response team for urgent needs. Industrial Revival: Government moves to revive Udayapur Cement by renewing limestone extraction licensing and clearing outstanding dues. Electric Mobility Boost: Finance Minister Wagle backs Nepal-made e-scooters after visiting Sipradi Yatri’s Yatri P2 plant. Infrastructure Disruption: A dry landslide blocks the Prithvi Highway in Dhading, causing traffic queues. Agriculture Market Signal: Large cardamom in Taplejung starts at Rs 95,000 per 40kg, lifting farmer expectations. NEA Profit Scrutiny: Kulman Ghising calls for NEA reforms as profits reportedly fall from Rs 12b to about Rs 5b. Mobility Expo: NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 draws 180,000+ visitors and 53 new products.