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 Here are the top news stories from Nepal for today, May 21, 2025:


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### 🏛️ Politics & Governance


* **Central Bank Governor Appointment**: Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli has appointed a Nepali Congress nominee as the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, following a warning from party leader Sher Bahadur Deuba to withdraw from the government. ([The Indian Express][1])https://suspendsymptom.com/c7ejp8qn?key=7693b76defeb3687180b1ff189de9fa0


* **Koshi Province Investment Summit**: The Koshi Province government is set to hold an investment summit on May 1–2, 2025, in Biratnagar, aiming to attract investment and discuss regulatory reforms. ([myRepublica][2])


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### 🌍 Environment & Wildlife


* **Pathibhara Cable Car Protests**: Protests against the construction of a cable car at the Pathibhara temple site are set to resume, with activists threatening to internationalize the issue to protect the sacred area. ([The Kathmandu Post][3])


* **Monkey Census Initiative**: Nepal is conducting its first nationwide monkey census to address increasing human-wildlife conflicts and develop conservation strategies. ([The Kathmandu Post][4])


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### 🏔️ Sports & Adventure


* **British Mountaineer Sets Everest Record**: Kenton Cool, a British mountaineer, has set a new record by summiting Mount Everest for the 19th time, surpassing his own previous record. He plans to return in 2026 to aim for his 20th summit. ([AP News][5])


* **Joint Mountaineering Success on Kanchenjunga**: A combined team from India and Nepal has successfully reached the summit of Mount Kanchenjunga, showcasing strong bilateral cooperation. ([Brighter Kashmir][6])


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### 🏞️ Infrastructure & Urban Development


you* **Balkhu River Pollution Control**: Kathmandu has introduced Nepal's first trash boom—a floating barrier—to combat pollution in the Balkhu River, aiming to improve water quality. ([Rising Nepal][7])


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### 💳 Economy & Finance


* **Surge in Suspicious Transactions**: The Financial Information Unit at Nepal Rastra Bank reports a 49% increase in suspicious financial transactions, indicating potential concerns in the financial sector. ([Rising Nepal][8])


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* [The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/world/after-deubas-warning-oli-appoints-nepali-congress-nominee-as-central-bank-governor-10018553/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

* [The Kathmandu Post](https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2025/05/21/pathibhara-cable-car-protests-to-resume?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

* [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/9c378a4629039fa9554e0d1342aa120c?utm_source=rishabipmlive.com)


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[1]: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/after-deubas-warning-oli-appoints-nepali-congress-nominee-as-central-bank-governor-10018553/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "After Deuba’s warning, Oli appoints Nepali Congress nominee as Central Bank Governor"

[2]: https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/koshi-province-to-hold-investment-summit-in-may-677f777c4611d.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Koshi province govt to hold investment summit in May - myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles | Republica"

[3]: https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-1/2025/05/21/pathibhara-cable-car-protests-to-resume?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Pathibhara cable car protests to resume"

[4]: https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2025/05/21/nepal-is-counting-its-monkeys-to-tame-rising-trouble-in-villages?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Nepal is counting its monkeys to tame rising trouble in villages"

[5]: https://apnews.com/article/9c378a4629039fa9554e0d1342aa120c?utm_source=rishabipmlive.com "Record-setting British climber says he will scale Everest again next year, targeting his 20th summit"

[6]: https://brighterkashmir.com/joint-indianepal-mountaineering-triumph-on-mt-kanchenjunga?utm_source=rishabipmlive.com "Joint India–Nepal mountaineering triumph on MT Kanchenjunga"

[7]: https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/62241?utm_source=rishabipmlive.com "Balkhu River gets Nepal’s first trash boom to combat river pollution"

[8]: https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/62240?utm_source=rishabipmlive.com "Suspicious transaction activities surge by 49 per cent: NRB report"

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