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Various programs are being organized today to mark World Autism Awareness Day.

The Day has been observed since the United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007. 

The 2026 World Autism Awareness Day is being held under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,” highlighting the dignity and worth of all autistic people as part of our shared human future. 

By affirming that autistic lives are integral to our collective progress and the achievement of the SDGs, the observance calls for a future where difference is respected, dignity is protected, and every autistic person can thrive.

In a message on the occasion, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said like anyone else, autistic people should be able to shape their own lives — and help to shape our shared future.

Senior-most Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has taken charge as the acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from Wednesday. 

Malla assumed the role of acting Chief Justice after Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut retired from duty today due to the age limit of 65.

Meanwhile, the Judicial Council has recommended the senior-most Justice Malla and Justices Kumar Regmi, Hari Phuyal, Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma, Dr Nahakul Subedi and Til Prasad Shrestha for the post of the next Chief Justice.

The constitution has the provision that the Constitutional Council makes a recommendation of the Chief Justice a month before the CJ retires. 

Once the parliamentary hearing endorses the recommended names, he/she is appointed by the President.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said that the country is currently experiencing the effect of westerly wind and local wind.

It has resulted in generally cloudy weather in hilly and mountainous regions of Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, Sudurpaschim and Lumbini Provinces. However, it is partly cloudy in the Tarai region. 

Some parts of Gandaki Province and some hilly and mountainous belts of Koshi, Bagmati, Karnali, Sudurpaschim and Lumbini Provinces are witnessing light rain and snowfall along with thunder and lightning. 

The hilly and Tarai regions are likely to have partly cloudy weather later today. 

Light rainfall and snowfall are predicted in one or two places of hilly and mountainous regions in Koshi Province, and mountainous regions of Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces. 

Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut has retired due to age limit, 65 year-old, on Tuesday. 

Senior most Justice at Supreme Court, Sapana Pradhan Malla, bade farewell to CJ Raut amidst a function.

Raut was appointed the Chief Justice on October 6, 2024. His term for service expired with his age completing 65. 

With Raut's retirement, senior most Justice Malla will be handling the responsibility of Officiating Chief Justice.

Meanwhile, the Judicial Council has recommended the senior most Justice Malla and Justices Kumar Regmi, Hari Phuyal, Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma, Dr Nahakul Subedi and Til Prasad Shrestha for the post of the next Chief Justice.

The constitution has the provision that the Constitutional Council makes a recommendation of the Chief Justice a month before the CJ retires. 

Once the parliamentary hearing endorses the recommended names, he/she is appointed by the President.