Electricity Regulation Reset: Nepal reappointed Dr. Ram Prasad Dhital as Chairperson of the Electricity Regulatory Commission, naming Jayaraj Bhandari, Balram Silwal and Lokraj Pathak as members—an important signal for how cross-border power trade and sector governance will be handled. Organic Agriculture Push: PM Balendra Shah directed bodies to ensure organic production certification inside Nepal, backing steps to curb unchecked chemical fertilizers and pesticides and to support compost producers. Nepali Industry Branding: The Industry Ministry met FAO on making branding of Nepal’s geographical products more sustainable, with a push to activate a GI system to protect local brands. Energy Trade with India: India’s ambassador met IPPAN to discuss obstacles and long-term plans to import up to 10,000 MW from Nepal by 2034, highlighting private hydropower’s role. Electricity Export Surge: NEA reported record FY2025/26 export earnings of NPR 29.32 billion to India and Bangladesh, up nearly 68%, as wet-season surplus power flowed out. Air Connectivity Incentives Extended: Government extended airline fee waivers and discounts for international flights via Pokhara and Gautam Buddha airports to mid-September 2028. Digital & Tech Events: NAS IT Expo is set for Nov 21–22 to spotlight AI, cybersecurity and cloud, aiming to accelerate Nepal’s digital transformation. FDI Cools: Department of Industry data shows FDI commitments fell for a second straight year to Rs 58.01bn in 2025/26.