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Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely to occur at one or two places of the hilly region of Koshi and Bagmati Provinces in the next 24 hours.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division has said that the weather today will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and partly cloudy in the rest of the country.

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

At present, there is a partial influence of westerly wind as well as local air in the country and the weather at present is partly cloudy in the hilly region and mainly fair in the rest of the country.

New York State Assembly member David I. Weprin has honored Annapurna Media Network General Manager Manoj Basnet for his exceptional performance management and visionary leadership.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Weprin honored him with a written certificate of appreciation on the recommendation of Triveni Times, a media house based in New York, USA.

Basnet's excellent work skills and visionary media management have made Annapurna Media Network Nepal's largest and most influential media conglomerate. 

Basnet has 15 years of diverse media experience spanning news reporting, sales, distribution, marketing, and corporate strategy.

"I respect Basnet for this," reads a written certificate presented by Weprin.

Weprin praised Annapurna Media Network as being a popular, excellent, and influential media house in Nepal.

Weprin was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2010.

Since then, Weprin has been winning election as an Assembly member in every election.

He serves as a member of various state committees, including the Chairman of the New York State Insurance Committee, the Committee on Banks, the Committee on Judiciary, and the Asian Pacific American Task Force.

Basnet also held key roles at Kantipur Publications, serving as Head of Circulation, Press, and Regional Offices. His leadership significantly boosted circulation and revenue, earning him prestigious honors such as the Rastriya KhanpaniPatrakarita Puraskar.

Basnet spent six years at Annapurna Media Network, excelling in sales and distribution.

As Head of Sales and Distribution, he led sales strategies, managed union issues, and oversaw product distribution. Previously he served as Regional Coordinator, driving operations across seven states and securing advertisements.

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has taken updates on the law and order situation in Baitadi district.

In the course of monitoring of Khodpe Police Post this morning, Home Minister Lekhak enquired about the situation of law and order in the district and gave necessary instructions, said Chief District Officer, Dirgha Raj Upadhyay.

"Home Minister Lekhak gave necessary instructions on the issue of peace, security, disaster management and drug abuse prevention," he added.

The Home Minister left Baitadi for Bajhang. A program has been scheduled to establish a temporary office for the reconstruction of houses for earthquake victims in Bajhang, said Minister Lekhak's Personal Secretary, Janak Raj Bhatta. 

Deluxe AC night bus service has been operated from Mustang to the federal capital, Kathmandu.

The service was launched on Thursday.

The Mustang-Muktinath Service Pvt Ltd started the bus service from Muktinath to Kathmandu for the convenience of locals and tourists visiting Mustang.

The Mustang-Kathmandu bus fare is Rs 2,400 per person.

The Pvt Ltd has already been operating deluxe bus, jeep and electronic vehicles before this.

However, the air-conditioned deluxe night bus service is the latest addition. Chief District Officer of Mustang Bishnu Prasad Bhusal inaugurated the deluxe night bus service amidst a program in Mustang on Thursday.

Addressing the programme, he said the religious tourism in Mustang would be boosted only with the expansion of passenger-friendly services.

He also called on the transport entrepreneurs to improve their services in tune with the time.

Vice Chairpersons of Baragung Muktikshetra and Gharapjhong rural municipalities, Diki Gurung and Jamuna Thakali respectively, called for paying attention to the passenger-friendly and visitor-friendly services.

The Mustang-Muktinath Transport Pvt Ltd Chairman Binod BC said they are preparing to operate passenger vehicles on the Lomanthang-Korala route from March 14.

Two sisters died after a jeep hit them on the roadside near the Triyuga Bus Park in Gaighat, Udayapur.

Information Officer of District Police Office, Udayapur, and Deputy Superintendent of Police Kedar Man Dong said 14-year-old Anu Kumari Das from Rajbiraj in Saptari district and her 12-year-old sister Devi Kumari died after a jeep (Province No. 1 05-001 Cha 092) hit them on the roadside on Thursday evening.

Anu Kumari died on the spot, while Devi succumbed to the injuries in the District Hospital, Udayapur.

Police said that they have impounded the vehicle and arrested its jeep driver Nirjal Katuwal of Triyuga Municipality for investigation.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 170, 200 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 170, 700 per tola on Thursday.

The price of silver, however, has increased by Rs 5 and is being traded at Rs 1, 990 per tola today.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has urged the stakeholders and officials to pay attention for the selection of projects of national importance, while submitting projects for the fiscal year 2082/83 BS.

During a discussion with the officials of the Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation held separately in the lead up to the development of upcoming fiscal year's budget, the Finance Minister asked to give emphasis on mega projects considering the role and responsibility of the province and local governments.

The Finance Minister said that the federal government was not necessary to implement projects that the province and local governments do adding that the federalism will be strengthened only if the rights and responsibilities were handed over to the province and local levels.

On the occasion, Minister Paudel said that the new budget will be drafted as per the needs and aspirations of the people by holding consultations with all sides concerned. 

Five ordinances approved by National Assembly

National Assembly has endorsed the five ordinances tabled by the Government.
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The NA follows suit of the House of Representatives that passed the Ordinance on Wednesday.

The Ordinance to amend some Nepal Acts relating to the promotion of good governance and public service delivery, 2081, the Economic Procedures and Fiscal Responsibility (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2081, the Privatization (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2081, the Ordinance to amend some Nepal Acts relating to economic and business environment improvement and investment promotion, 2081, and the Ordinance to amend some Nepal Acts relating to cooperatives, 2081, were approved by the Upper House with a majority. Earlier, various MPs had tabled a motion to reject the ordinances but was rejected by a majority.

The National Assembly will meet again tomorrow.