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Nepal performed satisfactorily in the FIA Motorsport Games 2022. Based in Olympic format, the event is equal to the World Cup as teams from all over the world participated in this mega event. This is the first time that Nepal took part in such a high level competition in motorsport games. Anil Baral (Team Captain), Diprash Shakya (Karting Sprint), and Jiswan Tuladhar Shrestha had taken part in the games from Nepal. “This is a proud moment for Nepal and for us to represent our country on the world stage. I would like to congratulate all the participants for further success,” Nepal Automobiles Association (NASA Nepal) President Dasarath Risal said. Players from more than 70 countries had taken part in the tournament. Despite lack of high-level training and infrastructure, Nepali players finally got an opportunity to participate in the games, he said. Baral delivered a world-class performance in the tournament while Shakya’s performance was also highly appreciated.  

This year’s Chhath festival concluded on Monday by offering argha to the rising sun. The festival begins on Chaturdashi and concludes by offering arghya to the setting sun on Shashti and to the rising sun on Saptami. The devotees who observe fasting and the family members gather at the banks of rivers early in the morning and wait until the sun rises. With sunrise, they offer arghya to the sun. Following this, they distribute prasad to fellow devotees at the Ghat, the place where arthya is offered to the rising sun. Blessings are sought from elders. After returning from the Ghat, fasting women break their 36-hour fast by taking ginger and water. And then they eat food. Main message of the Chhath festival is coordination, inclusion and sanctity. The festival is a collective resolution made under the leadership of women for the welfare of society and family. The Sun considered as the god of energy and of the life-force, is worshiped during the Chhath festival to promote well-being, prosperity and progress as per the time-honored tradition. The festival is observed as common cultural symbol of the Tarai.

At least 30 people were killed and dozens critically injured when a suspension bridge in India’s western Gujarat state collapsed on Sunday, two government officials told Reuters news agency, Aljazeera reported. “We can confirm that 30 people have lost their lives, many have been rescued from the river, and some are still missing,” said Amit Jhala, a senior administrator at the state-run hospital to where victims were taken. More than 400 people were on the bridge over the Machhu River in the town of Morbi at the time of the collapse, local TV channel Zee News reported. Footage broadcast by the TV channel showed dozens of people clinging onto the cables of the collapsed bridge as emergency teams struggled to rescue them, according to Aljazeera. The 230-metre historic bridge was built during British rule in the 19th century. It had been closed for renovation for six months and was reopened for the public last week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in his home state Gujarat for a three-day visit, said he has directed the state chief minister to mobilise teams urgently for the rescue operation.

Somalia’s president says at least 100 people were killed in Saturday’s two car bombings at a busy junction in the capital and the toll could rise in the country's deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the same spot five years ago killed more than 500, The New Indian Express reported.

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said he was saddened by the news that many people lost their lives in a stampede in South Korea. “I'm deeply grieved by the news of stampede and loss of many precious lives at Halloween celebration in Seoul,” he said, adding, “We extend heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the Government and people of ROK and the bereaved families and wish for a speedy recovery of the injured.” The death toll in the horrific Seoul Halloween stampede rose to 151, with 19 of them identified as foreigners, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported citing fire authorities. The incident occurred after a large group of people rushed to an Itaewon bar after hearing an unidentified celebrity visited there, Al Jazeera reported citing the local media.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 1, 000 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow bullion is being traded at Rs 93, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 94, 000 per tola per Tihar festival. Meanwhile, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 92, 500 per tola today. Similarly, the price of silver is being traded at Rs 1, 200 per tola.

Former Prime Minister and Nepal Samajbadi Party Chairman Baburam Bhattarai said that CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda will be the prime minister and Nepali Congress leader Surendra Raj Pandey will be the chief minister after the elections. Seeking votes for Dahal, who is in an election campaign in Gorkha, Bhattarai claimed that Dahal will lead the central government and Pandey will lead the Gandaki Province. “Comrade Prachanda is the most dynamic and popular person in Nepal at present. He is the suitable candidate for the district,” he said. “Surendra Raj Pandey is a rising leader of the Nepali Congress. He is the Province Assembly candidate and Prachanda is the parliamentary candidate,” Bhattarai said, adding, “Don’t think otherwise, comrade Prachanda will be the next prime minister and Surendra Raj Pandey will be the chief minister.” On a different note, Bhattarai said that he became the prime minister and finance due to the people’s mandate. He made it clear that Dahal and Pandey will complete the remaining development works in Gorkha.  

Five persons died and 25 others were injured when a bus met with an accident at Mathar in Bullingtar Rural Municipality-2 of East Nawalparasi on Sunday. According to DSP Santosh Pathak, Information Officer at the District Police Office, East Nawalparasi, the deceased have been identified as Tara BK, Binay BK, Dhani BK and Devi Gaha of Rambha Rural Municipallity-1of Palpa and Phul Maya Majhi of Galyang Municipality-9 of Syangja. The bus (Na 6 Kha 7580) was heading towards Manakamana of Gorkha from Rampur of Palpa when the incident occurred at around 4 am today. All the injured are undergoing treatment in Bharatpur of Chitwan, police said. Among the injured, two are said to be in critical condition. Police said that they are looking in into the case.