Today’s developments focus on governance and oversight actions alongside disruptions from weather, economic policy updates, and security pressures.
Politics & Governance
Prime Minister Balen appointed 27 people to his personal secretariat, aiming to strengthen his administrative team. In provincial politics, the Bagmati coalition collapsed after CPN-UML withdrew support, with UML ministers resigning and the government facing a vote of confidence within 30 days.
Education Minister Ashok Kumar Pokhrel contacted Dr. Govinda KC, who is on hunger strike, urging dialogue to address medical education reform demands.
Courts & Accountability
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority arrested the head and an officer of the irrigation division office in Sarlahi, alleging they accepted a bribe of 750,000 rupees. The case involved Anupama Dhakal and Tulakant Chaudhary, with additional cash and mobile phones reportedly recovered.
Meanwhile, 68 MPs have reportedly signed a draft to prepare an impeachment proposal against four Supreme Court justices, with the Attorney General's office moving forward on the draft. The initiative cites performance-related complaints involving Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma.
Economy & Business
The Nepal Rastra Bank amended its payment systems directive, requiring national ID presentation for transactions, aiming to improve security and streamline processes. The same day, Nepal and South Korea signed an agreement for an 11.8 million US dollar grant to support agricultural development.
Gold prices in Nepal fell again, with gold dropping by Rs 5,800 per tola to trade at Rs 285,500, while silver also decreased by Rs 155 per tola.
Society & Community
Heavy rainfall has disrupted movement across Nepal, with nine highways reportedly completely blocked by landslides and erosion, affecting routes including the Khurkot–Nepalthok–Katunjebensi road. Authorities also reported movement restrictions on the Kanti Highway during the rainy season, while alternative routes were established for some sections.
Separately, security concerns over the open border between Nepal and India were highlighted due to cross-border crime and smuggling, with calls for stronger cooperation and measures to mitigate risks.
Date: July 25, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Shrawan 09, 2083
Top News
1. अनसनरत डाक्टर केसीलाई शिक्षा मन्त्री पोखरेलको फोन, भने– वार्ता गरौं (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Education Minister Ashok Kumar Pokhrel contacted Dr. Govinda KC, who is on hunger strike, suggesting a dialogue. This move aims to address the ongoing issues raised by Dr. KC regarding medical education reforms.
2. Rains and landslides affect dozen roads, nine highways completely blocked (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Recent heavy rainfall has caused significant disruptions in transportation across Nepal, with nine highways completely blocked due to landslides and erosion. Key affected routes include the Khurkot-Nepalthok-Katunjebensi road, which is closed nightly, and the Kanti Highway, where vehicle movement is restricted during the rainy season. Alternative routes have been established for some sections, but access remains challenging for residents and emergency services.
3. ७ लाख ५० हजार घुससहित सिँचाइ कार्यालय सर्लाहीका डिभिजन प्रमुख र अधिकृत पक्राउ (www.ratopati.com)
Anupama Dhakal, the head of the Underground Water Resources and Irrigation Development Division Office in Sarlahi, and mechanical officer Tulakant Chaudhary were arrested by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority while allegedly accepting a bribe of 750,000 Nepali Rupees. The arrests occurred based on complaints that they demanded bribes from a service user for payment related to boring and motor installation work. In addition to the bribe, the authorities recovered 71,115 Nepali Rupees and three mobile phones from their possession.
4. सर्वोच्च अदालतका ४ न्यायाधीशविरुद्ध महाअभियोगको तयारी, ६८ सांसदको हस्ताक्षर, मस्यौदा तयार (rajdhanidaily.com)
The National Independent Party is preparing to file an impeachment proposal against four Supreme Court justices, with 68 MPs signing the draft. Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma has faced repeated complaints regarding the performance of these justices, leading to this initiative by the Attorney General's office. The proposal cites issues of impartiality and inefficiency, amid ongoing tensions within the Supreme Court following Sharma's controversial appointment of a junior justice as Chief Justice.
5. NRB amends payment systems directive, makes national ID mandatory (risingnepaldaily.com)
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has amended its payment systems directive, now requiring individuals to present a national ID for transactions. This change aims to enhance security and streamline payment processes across the country.
6. Nepal, SKorea sign for USD 11.8 mn grant to boost agriculture (risingnepaldaily.com)
Nepal and South Korea have signed an agreement for an USD 11.8 million grant aimed at enhancing agricultural development in Nepal. This funding will support various initiatives to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability in the country.
7. प्रधानमन्त्री बालेनको स्वकीय सचिवालयमा २७ जनालाई नियुक्ति (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Prime Minister Balen has appointed 27 individuals to his personal secretariat. This decision aims to strengthen his administrative team.
8. 'Open border poses growing security challenges' (risingnepaldaily.com)
The open border between Nepal and India is increasingly raising security concerns, particularly regarding cross-border crime and smuggling. Authorities are calling for enhanced cooperation and measures to address these challenges effectively.
9. Gold price drops by Rs 5, 800 per tola on Friday (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Gold prices in Nepal fell by Rs 5,800 per tola, now trading at Rs 285,500, down from Rs 291,300 the previous day. Silver prices also decreased by Rs 155 per tola, currently at Rs 4,350.
10. Bagmati coalition collapses as UML withdraws support (english.onlinekhabar.com)
All six CPN-UML ministers in the Bagmati Provincial Government have resigned, withdrawing the party from the ruling coalition led by Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya. The decision, communicated by UML leader Jagannath Thapaliya, follows discussions on power-sharing arrangements and has left Baniya's government in a minority, requiring a vote of confidence within 30 days.
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Disclaimer
- Forex rates are sourced from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
- International gold and silver prices are sourced from swissquote.
- Nepal gold and silver prices are sourced from Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Prices are provided for informational purposes only and may be delayed, or inaccurate.
