Bird Flu Update: Nepal’s Department of Animal Services says bird flu is controlled in Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Mahottari, Bara, Chitwan and Nawalparasi, while Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchok remain affected; movement has been relaxed after control measures like culling and safe disposal. Central Banking for Growth: Nepal Rastra Bank released FY 2082/83 monetary policy implementation status and eased lending for SMEs and agriculture, including simpler collateral valuation for loans up to NPR 1 million and repayment schedules aligned with farmers’ production cycles. Agriculture Under Pressure: Paddy plantation is lagging at 32.38% nationwide (down from 45% last year), blamed on delayed monsoon spread; meanwhile vegetable farmers in Gorkha report price crashes and dumping losses. Power & Infrastructure: ADB President Masato Kanda inaugurated Markichok and Mulpani substations to improve Kathmandu Valley supply reliability; ADB also signed USD 165m deals for water/sewerage and customs-logistics reforms, while Jaynagar–Bardibas railway track work resumes after compensation issues. Industry & Trade Signals: Nepal’s National Assembly is set to discuss the Appropriation Bill 2083; auto traders plan separate 2026 auto shows, and tea exporters get partial relief from India’s testing hurdles. Health & Compliance: Hospital labor inspections found widespread negligence on minimum wage, social security and labor agreements, with instructions to fix violations.