Hydropower Relief Push: IPPAN urged Nepal’s energy ministry to declare Bhotekoshi–Trishuli flood-hit hydropower projects “Special Flood-Affected Hydropower Projects” and roll out a dedicated relief/reconstruction procedure. Flood Recovery & Power Sector Support: NEA approved Rs 50,000 initial relief for families of missing hydropower workers and 50% of salary for up to six months, while Nepal and India agreed to expand economic partnership with focus on post-flood reconstruction, trade, energy and connectivity. LPG Supply Stabilization: Nepal LP Gas Industry Association asked operators to sell LPG at Rs 2,060 per cylinder; bottlers say supply will normalize from Friday after Prithvi Highway disruptions eased. Road Connectivity Restored: Krishnabhir section of Prithvi Highway in Dhading resumed full two-way traffic from 6am after a new track was built, though other vulnerable stretches remain risky. Governance & Industry Oversight: CIAA filed cases against 990 defendants seeking recovery of Rs 25.23 billion; Speaker Aryal pressed for early resolution of land ceiling issues impacting real estate and construction. Trade/Markets: UAE’s sixth aid flight delivered 25 tonnes (total 245) and search teams located 18 missing people. Food Safety Alert: A nationwide tea recall in the US flagged ashwagandha as an “unsafe food additive,” raising cross-border consumer caution.