Health & Access: Bir Hospital’s CT scan services are shut for a month after both machines broke; patients are being pushed to the Trauma Center and private hospitals, where costs are higher, while the Trauma Center reports a surge in demand and Bir Hospital says a newer 128-slice CT is in the final procurement stage. Public Safety & Mobility: Nepal Police fined Shram Sanskriti Party chair Harka Sampang for traffic-rule violations after he was seen riding recklessly while recording on his phone. Border Governance: Nepal’s National Assembly committee directed the Home Ministry to find a long-term solution to the Humla–Bajura border dispute, urging intensive talks with locals and stakeholders while security preparations continue. Culture & Literature: Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (4th edition) wrapped up in Lalitpur under a “Beyond Borders” theme, bringing South Asian writers and performers together. Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is set to visit China later this month for talks with senior leaders, following a recent India trip. Tech & Youth: Nepali students were honored in Kathmandu after winning prizes at “Codeavour 7.0,” an international AI, coding and robotics competition. Sports: Nepal beat Hong Kong in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket qualifier final to secure a Japan berth, finishing unbeaten. Hospitality & Tourism: Marriott and CG Hospitality Global signed a multi-property deal for three new luxury/premium hotels across Nepal and India, targeting openings by 2031.