Parliament Pushes for Fixes: In the HoR urgent session, lawmakers pressed the government on health gaps (anti-rabies vaccines and snakebite medicines missing at Bhim Hospital), disaster response (faster restoration of roads and drinking water), Ebola preparedness, and social inclusion for vulnerable groups. Squatter Evictions Aftermath: A drive that demolished riverbank squatters weeks ago has left a big question mark: the land-use plan is still missing, and debris management is unclear even as officials talk about turning reclaimed areas into parks. Regional Security Drills: Nepal is among 12 countries joining India’s PRAGATI 2026 counter-terror exercise in Meghalaya, focused on jungle and semi-mountain terrain. Tourism & Environment Pressure: Annapurna communities, backed by ACAP, report tens of thousands of kilos of trek waste moved to Pokhara, while Pokhara still lacks regular international flights despite the airport’s opening. Wildlife & Waste: A snake rescuer in Morang highlights human-snake conflict solutions, as plastic pollution continues to harm birds and animals.