The Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel will be officially inaugurated on August 27, with public vehicle access expected to begin by the end of the month after trial operations.
The U.S. has introduced new import tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 major trading partners, citing insufficient efforts to combat forced labor in supply chains.
Floods and landslides triggered by continuous rainfall have damaged the 10 MW Sipring Khola Hydropower Project, forcing a temporary suspension of electricity generation.
To reduce crop losses caused by monkeys, the Division Forest Office in Arghakhanchi has announced the recruitment of 20 "Monkey Watchers" for deployment in 26 highly affected areas across the district.
Nepal's foreign trade reached Rs 2.096 trillion in FY 2082/83, but a sharp rise in imports pushed the country's trade deficit up by 16.63% to Rs 1.781 trillion, according to the Department of Customs.
The Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Finance have dismissed speculation of a rift between Prime Minister Balen Shah and Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, saying all economic decisions and meetings with the private sector are being conducted in close coordination.

Industrialist and former Morang Industrial Organization President Suyash Pakurel says the commercial launch of Biratnagar's cargo rail service is a historic milestone, but warns that lower handling charges and competitive pricing are essential for its long-term sustainability.
More than 3,000 applicants have applied for 13 ambassador positions as Nepal launches its first-ever open and competitive ambassador selection process, with the government set to begin preliminary screening next week.
Prime Minister Balen Shah is scheduled to meet representatives of the Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal to discuss policy reforms, export promotion, branding, and challenges facing Nepal's traditional handicraft industry.
Continuous rainfall has triggered floods and landslides that have blocked or restricted traffic on several major highways in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Sudurpashchim provinces.
Thousands of young protesters flooded the streets of New Delhi, turning a month-long student movement into one of the largest demonstrations against the Modi government in recent years, with demands extending beyond education reforms.
The government has introduced an online complaint system allowing victims of foreign employment fraud to file cases digitally, while integrating with Nepal Police to speed up legal action against offenders.