Municipal Life & Public Order: Kathmandu Metropolis’ municipal police are back on the streets, clearing haphazardly parked vehicles around New Road and warning drivers of removals and action under the law—after a high-profile self-immolation case linked to a wheel lock incident. Tourism & Hospitality: PM Balendra Shah met Hotel Association Nepal and reassured hoteliers that tourism promotion is moving fast, urging legal compliance, registration of small and medium hotels, and PPP-style collaboration as arrivals remain far below capacity. Education & Digital Economy: The Education Ministry says it’s pushing IT use in schools and universities, aiming to connect universities with the IT industry and build digital skills for youth jobs. Health & Mental Wellbeing: Nepal and UN partners launched a three-year Joint UN Mental Health Support Program (2025–2028) to expand mental health and psychosocial services across provinces, with workforce and digital learning support. Public Health & Care Access: Health officials discussed expanding burn treatment and strengthening psychosocial counseling services across provinces, with plans based on manpower, training, and infrastructure mapping. Economy & Daily Life: The new financial year begins with new taxes and duties taking effect, while Finance Ministry guidance and revenue targets roll out for implementation. Justice & Accountability: Nepal’s court jailed former ministers and others in the fake Bhutanese refugee resettlement scam, a case tied to long-running citizenship and displacement grievances. Agriculture & Livelihoods: Tomato farmers protested low prices at Maitighar, demanding minimum support, insurance, and better market management. Women’s Health: Kathmandu Metropolis reported HPV DNA screening results from a breast and cervical cancer campaign, highlighting risk and follow-up needs. Youth & Rights: UK proposes a social media curfew for teens aged 16–17, sparking debate over whether restrictions can truly protect sleep and wellbeing. Medical Workers’ Demands: Intern MBBS and BDS doctors staged sit-ins and protests over stipend uniformity, while the Nepal Medical Association called the current system unjust. Culture & Art: “Mythical Real: Narratives of Coexistence and Transformation” opens in Lalitpur, exploring human-animal relationships through contemporary art.