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Himali Sambaad (Himalayan Dailogue) organized at Khalanga of Jumla as preparation of 'Sagarmatha Sambaad' concluded by issuing a 13-point declaration. 

The two-day Himali Sambaad was organized from April 22 with the coordination of Secretariat of the Sagarmatha Sambaad as well as support and collaboration of development partners including Save the Children, Youth Alliance for Environment (YAE), Karnali Integrated Rural Development and Research Centre.

The event gave various suggestions on the issue of raising the voice of Karnali children and marginalized groups.

Chairperson of YAE, Sanot Adhikari, shared that issues like sharing experience of children, youths and Himalayan community affected by marginalization, and advocacy for Child-sensitive climate solutions were highlighted.

The declaration would be handed over to three-tier governments, Sagarmatha Sambaad Secretariat and global community and their attention would be drawn.

A total of 150 people including children, indigenous and marginalized community, women, girls from Himalaya region of Karnali Province, civil society working in Himalayan region, different organisations, development partners, United Nations organization, government representatives, policy makers, representatives of province and federal governments had participated in the event. 

The declaration demanded to seek solutions to address the impacts of climate change on children, youths and community in Himalayan region by holding discussions with priority in Sagarmatha Sambaad. 

YAE Program Coordinator Anju Pokharel mentioned that the Himali Sambaad has suggested a request to make arrangement of special sessions in Sagarmatha Sambaad in order to raise the experience and voice of the children. 

Similarly, it was requested to implement policy and programs to impart climate related education and spread awareness among all communities as well as keeping the experience of the marginalized community and socially excluded community in priority in order to address the climate crisis. 

President Ram Chandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant. 

He administered the oath of office to Minister Panta at a special ceremony held at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas today. 

Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Speaker Devaraj Ghimire, National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal, ministers, lawmakers and chiefs of constitutional bodies were present on the occasion.

The appointment was made as per the recommendation of Prime Minister Oli. 

Earlier, Education Minister Bidhya Bhattarai had resigned from her post on April 21 citing health reasons. 

Newly appointed Education Minister Pant is a member of the House of Representatives elected through the proportional electoral system. 

The World Immunization Week has kicked off today. 

Also today, the 'International Girls ICT Day' is being observed. 

Immunization Week and International Girls ICT Day are held every year on April 22 at the call of the United Nations. 

The purpose of World Immunization Week is to protect people of all ages from disease and promote the use of vaccines. 

According to the World Health Organization, 154 million lives have been saved by vaccination in the last 50 years. Measles vaccines account for 40 percent of the child's survival and 60 percent of the saved lives. 

Various vaccines make children and the elderly immune, and protect malaria, influenza, pregnant women from tetanus adolescent girls from HPV. 

Immunization Week is being celebrated this year with the slogan 'Immunization for All is Humanly Possible'. 

Stressing the need for equal opportunities for girls in the field of information technology, a discussion on digital development and innovative technologies in Kyrgyzstan and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania will be held today under the theme 'Girls in Information Technology for Inclusive Digital Transformation'. 

International Day of Diplomacy for Multilateralism and Peace is also observed today. This day has been celebrated since 2018. 

Reiterating their commitment to international peace and security, the heads of government and representatives of 144 countries of the world had proposed to celebrate the International Multilateralism Day. 

President Donald Trump has ordered sharper scrutiny of America’s colleges and the accreditors that oversee them, part of his escalating campaign to end what he calls " wokeness ” and diversity efforts in education, Associated Press reported.

In a series of executive actions signed Wednesday, Trump targeted universities that he views as liberal adversaries to his political agenda. One order called for harder enforcement of a federal law requiring colleges to disclose their financial ties with foreign sources, while another called for a shakeup of the accrediting bodies that decide whether colleges can accept federal financial aid awarded to students.

Trump also ordered the Education Department to root out efforts to ensure equity in discipline in the nation’s K-12 schools. Previous guidance from Democratic administrations directed schools not to disproportionately punishunderrepresented minorities such as Black and Native American students. The administration says equity efforts amount to racial discrimination, according to Associated Press.

That’s all Liverpool needs to secure a record-tying 20th English top-flight title after second-place Arsenal drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday, Associated Press reported.

Arne Slot’s runaway leaders can take care of business on Sunday by avoiding defeat to Tottenham in what is set to be a big party at Anfield. A draw or a win would ensure Liverpool cannot be caught by Arsenal with four more rounds remaining and therefore clinches a second title in five years, tying with fierce rival Manchester United on No. 20 overall.

Becoming the champion in 2020 ended the storied club’s 30-year title drought but Liverpool’s players couldn’t celebrate in front of their fans because of restrictions during the pandemic.

They’ll try to make up for it this weekend.

Arsenal twice squandered the lead at Emirates Stadium, with Jean-Philippe Mateta taking advantage of a defensive error by William Saliba to score Palace’s second equalizer in the 83rd and leave Arsenal 12 points behind Liverpool, according to Associated Press.

AC Milan hasn’t achieved much this season — except when playing city rival Inter Milan, Associated Press reported.

Milan ruined Inter’s bid for a treble and advanced to the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 derby win Wednesday courtesy of two goals from Luka Jovic.

It was Milan’s third win over Inter this season, having also beaten the Nerazzurri in the Italian Super Cup final in January.

“It was a very important game for us. As you know we are not that good in Serie A. We had to show the quality today. We had to show the character,” Jovic said. “And we showed it and we are going to Rome.”

And if Milan can win another trophy, coach Sergio Conceicao might have a chance at keeping his job — despite the seven-time European champion sitting ninth in Serie A, according to Associated Press.

Winning the Italian Cup — which carries a Europa League berth — could be Milan’s only route to a spot in continental play for next season.

Real Madrid kept pace with Spanish league leader Barcelona on Wednesday with a 1-0 win at Getafe ahead of the rivals’ meeting in the Copa del Rey final, Associated Press reported.

Arda Güler scored a first-half goal for Madrid, which moved back within four points of Barcelona. The Catalan club edged Mallorca 1-0 on Tuesday.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti used many reserves ahead of Saturday’s Copa final in Seville. Brazil forward Endrick made his first Spanish league start with the club, and Vinícius Júnior was substituted in the second half. Jude Bellingham came off the bench in the second half.

Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga had to be replaced because of an apparent muscle injury in the final minutes and is doubtful to be available for Saturday’s final. He had entered the match at halftime to replace defender David Alaba, who also is doubtful because of a muscle ailment, according to Associated Press.

Currently the country is under the partial influence of local wind. 

The Hydrology and Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted that the temperature will rise in most parts of the country except the high hilly and mountainous regions. 

The temperature in the Kathmandu Valley has also been increasing continuously for the last few days. 

The maximum temperature is likely to remain between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius today. 

According to the Division, there is a possibility of extreme heat at many places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces including Madhes province. 

There is a possibility of a heat wave in the Terai region of Lumbini Province. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces and fair in the rest of the country. 

Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely to occur at one or two places of the hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces.

Light rain and snowfall is likely to occur at one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces. 

Similarly, there is a chance of extreme heat at many places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces including Madhes Province tonight. 

There is a possibility of a heat wave in the Tarai region of Lumbini Province . The weather will be partly cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces and fair in the rest of the country. 

Light rain and snowfall is likely to occur at one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali Province.