Rail & Trade Logistics: Nepal’s rail freight push got a boost as a cargo train carrying rapeseed (1,070 metric tons in 40 containers) arrived at Biratnagar Customs Yard from Kolkata, marking the resumption of third-country rail imports after nearly three years, following changes to the Nepal–India Transit Treaty. Fertilizer Supply: The agriculture ministry says chemical fertilizer supply is meeting peak paddy demand: 250 metric tons of DAP reached Biratnagar, with more DAP rakes and urea shipments in the pipeline. Digital Payments & Consumer Compliance: Digital payments keep spreading beyond banks, with QR and mobile instruments becoming everyday tools; meanwhile, the government launched a bill-collection lottery to curb tax evasion and improve compliance. Hydropower Pipeline: The Department of Electricity Development issued survey permits to 99 hydropower projects (3,211 MW) and permits for transmission lines, while also licensing generation for additional projects. Industry & Manufacturing: Nepal’s NAL and the health ministry signed an agreement to expand domestic drug production to 36 essential medicines in two years, supporting institutional procurement. Local Industry Push: PM Balen Shah is set to discuss ready-made garment industry problems, export promotion and job creation with the association. Agriculture Value Addition: Nepali pickles are finding overseas buyers, with exports rising across more than a dozen countries. Energy & Mining: Dhaubadi Iron Company moved ahead with mining scheme reporting for two iron ore blocks after lab testing of samples begins. Policy & Governance: The finance ministry says it is shifting from micro-management to policy and fiscal discipline in budget implementation. Disaster Response: Monsoon risk has prompted instructions for district officials to stay at duty stations for faster coordination.