Monsoon Disruptions: Nepal Police report landslides, erosion and debris blocking multiple highways, including a BP Highway closure (Khurkot–Nepalthok–Katunjebensi) and full obstruction on the Mechi Highway in Ilam, with movement resuming on the Kanti Highway after debris clearance. New Fiscal-Year Taxes: From today, new levies kick in across education, private healthcare, electricity, gold/silver, ridesharing, casinos and luxury hotels—raising costs for households, especially middle-class families. Health Costs & Dengue Push: A 3% Health Equity Fee starts for private healthcare services, while a three-month dengue awareness campaign begins with weekly “Clean Friday” mosquito-breeding site drives. Energy Infrastructure Debate: Business leaders and power stakeholders urge faster transmission and distribution build-out, plus forest-law and land-acquisition reforms to unlock hydropower and exports. Hydropower Finance Moves: NRB says it has eased policies for hydropower development, including higher lending flexibility and energy bond arrangements. Social Security Rates: Social Security Fund interest rates for 2083/84 are implemented today (3.2% old age/retirement deposits; 5.5% home/education/social work loans). Governance & Appointments: Government appoints four new NTA members and seeks public input on a draft Public Debt Management Act amendment. Sports & Culture: ANFA says it will cover Aashish Rai’s treatment costs despite funding delays; Kathmandu markets see a surge in green bangles and henna as Shrawan begins.