Severe weather and political shifts are driving impacts on transport, public services, and provincial governance across Nepal.
Politics & Governance
The CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre) have signed a written agreement to cooperate in the provincial government, aiming to improve governance and address provincial priorities. In Bagmati Province, the UML withdrew from the coalition as all six UML ministers resigned from the Indra Bahadur Baniya-led government, triggering a constitutional requirement for a vote of confidence within 30 days. The development follows prior reporting on power-sharing arrangements among major parties for provincial governments, including roles across multiple provinces.
CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre) written agreement Bagmati Provincial Government coalition collapse Power-sharing agreement across provinces
Courts & Accountability
A Supreme Court ruling on newspaper advertisements and related government restrictions was cited in broader political and civil-society reactions reported on July 25. The Federation of Nepalese Journalists protested in Kathmandu, alleging threats to media freedom after the court’s decision favored newspapers against government advertisement limitations. The episode underlines ongoing accountability questions around government compliance with court interpretations affecting public information and press operations.
Supreme Court ruling on newspaper advertisement restrictions Journalists protest in Kathmandu Government actions perceived as threats to media freedom
Economy & Business
Surkhet is facing a cooking gas shortage, with authorities investigating suspected black marketing to protect fair access to supplies. Separately, discussions on prosperity in Kathmandu emphasized that growth depends more on local economies and initiatives than on central administration alone. Together, the reports point to both immediate supply-side enforcement concerns and longer-term policy debates on how economic outcomes are generated.
Cooking gas shortage in Surkhet and black marketing suspicion Prosperity discussion focused on local economies Nepal Political Briefing | July 25
Society & Community
Landslides and erosion have disrupted multiple highways, with authorities assessing damage and using closures and travel restrictions to reduce risk during ongoing heavy rains. In Mugu, a landslide buried a house, killing a toddler and injuring three others, while local authorities provided assistance and conducted assessments. In parallel, the United States handed over USD 1 million in health assistance, including maternal and child health equipment and a refrigerated freezer van, at the Department of Health Services in Teku.
Highways affected by landslides and erosion Toddler killed as landslide buries house in Mugu US health assistance worth USD 1 million handed over to Nepal
Date: July 26, 2026 (AD) | B.S.: Shrawan 10, 2083
Top News
1. Various highways affected due to landslides and erosion (risingnepaldaily.com)
Multiple highways in Nepal have been impacted by landslides and erosion, disrupting transportation. Authorities are assessing the damage and working on restoration efforts to ensure safety and accessibility.
2. Toddler killed, three injured as landslide buries house in Mugu (risingnepaldaily.com)
A landslide in Mugu has resulted in the death of a toddler and injuries to three others after it buried a house. Local authorities are assessing the situation and providing assistance to the affected families.
3. Landslides, erosion obstruct various highways (theannapurnaexpress.com)
Recent heavy rains have caused landslides and erosion, disrupting major highways across Nepal. The BP Highway is closed, while vehicle bans are in effect on the Khurkot-Nepalthok-Katunjebensi road from 6 pm to 4 am and on the Kanti Highway from 5 pm to 5 am. Other affected routes include the Mechi Highway, Arani Highway, and Lamasanghu-Ramechhap highway, with local authorities working to restore access.
4. US hands over health assistance worth USD 1 million to Nepal (theannapurnaexpress.com)
The United States has provided health assistance worth USD 1 million to Nepal, including a refrigerated freezer van and maternal, newborn, and child health equipment. The handover took place at the Department of Health Services in Teku, with US Charge d’Affaires Scott Urbom emphasizing the partnership between the two nations. Nepalese officials noted that this support will enhance immunization services and maternal and child healthcare across the country.
5. प्रदेश सरकारमा सहकार्य गर्ने एमाले-नेकपा लिखित सहमति (www.onlinekhabar.com)
The CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre) have reached a written agreement to collaborate in the provincial government. This cooperation aims to enhance governance and address key issues within the province.
6. Black marketing suspected amid cooking gas shortage in Surkhet (risingnepaldaily.com)
Surkhet is experiencing a cooking gas shortage, leading to suspicions of black marketing. Authorities are investigating the situation to address the issue and ensure fair distribution of gas supplies.
7. समृद्धि काठमाडौंले होइन, स्थानीय अर्थतन्त्रले बनाउँछ (www.onlinekhabar.com)
Local economies, not the central government, are key to prosperity in Kathmandu, according to recent discussions. Emphasis is placed on the importance of local resources and initiatives in driving economic growth.
8. Nepal Political Briefing | July 25 (theannapurnaexpress.com)
KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal have signed a power-sharing agreement for five provincial governments, with UML leading in three provinces and the Nepali Communist Party in two. This deal allows Oli to maintain his position amid internal party pressures and suggests a potential electoral alliance for upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the Federation of Nepalese Journalists protested in Kathmandu against government actions perceived as threats to media freedom, following a Supreme Court ruling favoring newspapers against government advertisement restrictions.
9. 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. UML Bagmati Provincial Parliamentary Party leader Jagannath Thapaliya cited Article 168(2) of the Constitution of Nepal for the decision, which now requires Baniya to secure a vote of confidence from the Provincial Assembly within 30 days. The UML's withdrawal has left Baniya's government in a minority position.
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