AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFlood Damage: The Budhi Gandaki flash flood left five people missing, destroyed 45 homes and swept away eight bridges. Four hydropower projects under construction, with a combined capacity of about 412 MW, were also damaged, disrupting infrastructure and threatening future power generation. Market and Industry: NEPSE edged up four points to 2,595 on Monday, but turnover fell to Rs 4.46 billion. Jute producers are urging the government to negotiate with India, saying duties have cost them nearly 95% of their market share there. Airport Investment: Gautam Buddha International Airport has had no scheduled international flights for more than six months, despite its Rs 36 billion cost, disappointing tourism businesses while operating expenses and loan interest continue. Trademark Protection: The Department of Industry cancelled a local chewing-gum trademark after the Supreme Court found it could be confused with Perfetti Van Melle’s established Center Fruit brand.
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