Today’s news is dominated by government efforts to manage unrest, respond to victim families, and stabilize public services and governance.
Politics & Governance
President Ram Chandra Paudel raised concerns with Prime Minister Balendra Shah about rising violent incidents and urged engagement with all political parties to preserve harmony, during a meeting at Sheetal Niwas (President Paudel enquires PM Shah). Paudel also appealed for mutual social, religious, and ethnic harmony following unrest in Kaptangunj, Sunsari, and called for investigation and accountability (President Paudel appeals to maintain mutual harmony). Meanwhile, Home Minister Sudhan Gurung is set to travel to conflict-affected Sunsari to meet families of those affected by clashes (Home Minister Gurung heading to conflict-hit Sunsari).
Courts & Accountability
Local accountability measures are underway as a committee was formed to investigate the death of Yadav in Siraha following the circumstances reported around the incident (committee formed to investigate Yadavs death in Siraha). In Sunsari, public scrutiny is intensifying as the violence has left one teenager dead and 22 people injured, including police personnel, prompting further response measures (Sunsari incident leaves Madhesh in turmoil). Victim-focused engagement has also progressed, with the government signing an agreement with victims’ families over the Sunsari incident while withholding undisclosed agreement details (Government, victims' families sign agreement over Sunsari incident).
Economy & Business
The government and the Nepal Medical Association reached a five-point agreement to end the nationwide doctors’ protest, including commitments to enforce the Health Workers and Health Institutions Security Act and strengthen actions against violence in healthcare settings (Government, doctors reach agreement; Nationwide medical protest ends). Following the agreement, the NMA suspended all protests and said it would resume regular healthcare services, aiming to stabilize medical service delivery after the disruption.
Society & Community
The Koshi Provincial Government announced direct support for families affected by the Devanaganj incident, including Rs 200,000 for victim families and Rs 50,000 for each injured person, following an all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki (Koshi Provincial Government to assist families of the Devanaganj incident victims). The meeting also adopted an eight-point resolution covering social harmony and security, including reconciliation activities and requests for federal support for treatment and relief (Koshi Provincial Government to assist families of the Devanaganj incident victims). In parallel, governance disruptions at the local level are being reported as the Election Commission declared the positions of six UML representatives vacant after their resignation, affecting posts from mayor to ward chairperson (positions of 6 peoples representatives who left UML are vacant).
Date: July 31, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Shrawan 15, 2083
Top News
1. Government, victims' families sign agreement over Sunsari incident (risingnepaldaily.com)
The government has reached an agreement with the families of victims affected by the Sunsari incident. The details of the agreement have not been disclosed, but it aims to address the concerns of the victims' families.
2. Koshi Provincial Government to assist families of the Devanaganj incident victims (english.onlinekhabar.com)
The Koshi Provincial Government will provide Rs 200,000 to families of victims from the Devanaganj incident and Rs 50,000 to each injured person, as announced by Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki during an all-party meeting. The meeting adopted an eight-point resolution focusing on social harmony and security, including plans for community reconciliation activities and collaboration with local authorities. Additionally, the government requested federal support for the treatment of the injured and relief for the deceased's families.
3. President Paudel enquires PM Shah about country's current situation (theannapurnaexpress.com)
President Ram Chandra Paudel expressed concern to Prime Minister Balendra Shah about the increasing violent incidents across the country during a meeting at Sheetal Niwas. He urged the Prime Minister to engage all political parties to ensure harmony while PM Shah outlined the government's efforts to maintain law and order. Home Minister Gurung is set to visit conflict-affected Sunsari as part of the response to the situation.
4. President Paudel appeals to maintain mutual harmony, national unity (theannapurnaexpress.com)
President Ram Chandra Paudel expressed concern over recent unrest in Kaptangunj, Sunsari district, urging for social, religious, and ethnic harmony to maintain national unity. He called on political parties and civil society to contribute to peace and stability, while also emphasizing the need for an investigation into the incidents and accountability for those responsible. Paudel paid tribute to the victims and wished for the swift recovery of the injured.
5. Government, doctors reach agreement; Nationwide medical protest ends (english.onlinekhabar.com)
The Government of Nepal and the Nepal Medical Association (NMA) have reached a five-point agreement, ending a nationwide protest by doctors. The agreement includes commitments to enforce the Health Workers and Health Institutions Security Act, enhance legal actions against violence in healthcare settings, and improve inter-ministerial coordination. Following the agreement, the NMA has suspended all protests and will resume regular healthcare services.
6. सुनसरी घटनाले मधेश अशान्त- एक किशोरको मृत्यु, प्रहरीसहित २२ घाइते (www.onlinekhabar.com)
A teenager was killed and 22 others, including police personnel, were injured in a violent incident in Sunsari, Madhesh Province. The unrest has led to heightened tensions in the region.
7. सिरहामा ज्यान गुमाएका यादवको घटनाबारे छानबिन गर्न समिति गठन (www.onlinekhabar.com)
A committee has been formed to investigate the death of Yadav in Siraha. The decision was made in response to the circumstances surrounding the incident.
8. Home Minister Gurung heading to conflict-hit Sunsari (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung is traveling to conflict-affected Sunsari to meet the families of Om Prakash Mehata, who died in a clash on July 26, and Jaya Prakash Mehata, who recently passed away from injuries. Minister for Health and Food Safety Nisha Mehata will accompany him, as Sunsari is her home district. The visit follows a meeting with Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
9. प्रधानमन्त्रीको प्रतिबद्धता– आगामी दिनमा राज्य थप जिम्मेवार बन्छ (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Prime Minister expressed commitment to making the state more accountable in the future. He emphasized the importance of governance and responsibility in upcoming days.
10. एमाले त्यागेका ६ जनप्रतिनिधिको पद रिक्त, मेयरदेखि वडाध्यक्षसम्मको पद गुम्यो (www.ratopati.com)
The Election Commission has declared the positions of six local representatives elected from the CPN-UML as vacant due to their resignation from the party, in accordance with the Political Party Act. The representatives affected include mayors and ward chairpersons from various municipalities, including Premlal Shah Kanau, the mayor of Devahi Gonahi Municipality in Rautahat. This decision follows a notification from the UML central secretariat regarding violations of party regulations.
Forex
| Currency Pair | Rate (NPR) |
|---|---|
| USD → NPR | 153.4 |
| CAD → NPR | 109.2 |
| AUD → NPR | 106.98 |
| GBP → NPR | 205.26 |
| JPY → NPR | 9.4 |
Metal Prices (International)
| Metal | Price (USD/oz) | Price (NPR/tola) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4080.65 | NPR 234,739.14 |
| Silver | $58.67 | NPR 3,374.99 |
Disclaimer
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Prices are provided for informational purposes only and may be delayed, or inaccurate.
