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Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate Swarnim Wagle is leading the vote count in Tanahun-1. Out of 16, 342 votes counted so far, Wagle has secured 9, 198 votes while Govinda Bhattarai of Nepali Congress and Sarbendra Khanal of CPN-UML have secured 3, 803 votes and 2, 430 votes respectively. RSP’s Wagle is leading the vote count by 5, 395 votes.

If one already knows how to differentiate right and wrong, why exactly does one need a tint of religion in their glasses to perceive the world? Through this write up, I try to address this compounded question that many philosophers have failed to address. Keyword being try. Religion has become an alibi for those in power to commit absolute inhumane acts. It is not to be ignored that religion has its beautiful side to it as well. But why attach those euphoric sentiments to a mere social construction. These jolly moments attached with religion have created yet another tint in people’s eyes to ignore the negative aspect it brings along as well.  What I can acknowledge is that all religions have their differences, beautiful differences even but they find common grounds when it comes to endorsing oppression.  For instance the Bible in no way endorses pro-life ideologies instead biblical texts celebrate the choices women make for their bodies. Forgive the biases but the Quran in no way endorses oppressing women and limiting them to domestic works, instead it widely emphasizes free will. Homosexuality was not even a term when the bible existed. Yet people now define their hatred towards homosexuals as a religious sentiment. This same sentiment is what keeps fueling other inhumane acts. Same applies for Hinduism, the absolute patriarchal beliefs are solidified by religious sentiments with no regard for an individual. Hinduism and the religious items it is signified by has shown patriarchal beliefs. But it has shown how women should be liberated to equal status with men as well. The latter part is completely ignored. The fact that religion is not monolithic means it can be influenced by other apparatuses. Particularly from those looking to promote an ideology. Perhaps, if religious interpretations were legally bound too, the bending of these rules to justify animosity would decrease. From this write up, I see religion playing a crucial role. Crucial role of an alibi. Sakshat Pant  AS Level Chelsea International Academy 

As the All Nepal Project Coordinator of the Orbit Engineering Expo at Engineers Vlog. I had the opportunity to witness first-hand the incredible ideas and innovations presented by engineering students, aspiring engineers, change-makers, and future IT experts of Nepal. Nepal faces many challenges in terms of development, and the Expo provided an opportunity to showcase how engineering can play a critical role in addressing these challenges. 11,000 +visitors attended the Expo in two days, making it a huge success. The event included parallel events such as a paper bridge competition, quiz, and paper presentations, with participants from engineering, IT, and +2. The Expo provided the biggest exposure to the engineering and IT world, and offered investment opportunities and leading from the front with creativity. Huge cash prizes were also offered, and there were exciting robo activities such as Robo War and Robo Soccer. In my role as Project Coordinator, I learned that bringing together experts and innovators is crucial for driving progress in the engineering field. I realized the importance of collaboration and networking in developing sustainable solutions that can benefit our society.  we should Re-Engineer our ideas for sustainable Nepal. Nepal has vast water resources that can be used for hydropower generation. Hydropower projects can provide a reliable source of electricity, which is vital for Nepal's development. Nepal can also benefit from the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. As an engineer, I am committed to contributing to the development of Nepal by utilizing these resources and helping to create a sustainable future for our country.  Nepal faces a range of challenges that we can play a critical role in solving. Some of the main problems facing Nepal include, Lack of access to basic infrastructure Nepal has a limited road network, inadequate power supply, and poor access to clean water and sanitation.we  can help by designing and implementing infrastructure projects that provide these basic necessities to communities throughout the country. Environmental degradation Nepal’s forests, rivers, and wildlife are under threat due to deforestation, water pollution, and other environmental problems. We can contribute by developing sustainable solutions that help protect the environment and promote conservation efforts. Disaster risk management Nepal is prone to natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods, and landslides. We can play a crucial role in developing infrastructure that is resilient to natural disasters, as well as developing early warning systems to reduce the impact of such disasters.  Poverty and Unemployment Many Nepalese people struggle with poverty and unemployment, particularly in rural areas. We can contribute to poverty alleviation by designing and implementing projects that create job opportunities and improve living conditions for disadvantaged communities. We can make a significant contribution to solving Nepal's problems by developing innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. By working together with the government, private sector, and civil society, engineers can help build a better future for Nepal and its people. Nepal is rapidly approaching towards digitalization and adopting modern engineering but we lagging behind in terms of sustainability in the rush of development .we need to know how far we can go with sustainability and how our engineering needs to be refined in order to implement practices that will ensure sustainability for future generation.I believe that engineering and innovations when combined with hardware and software we get most impressive results. Moving forward, I am excited to continue promoting engineering concepts and supporting innovative ideas that can make a positive impact in Nepal. Through events like the Orbit Engineering Expo, we can inspire the next generation of engineers and foster a culture of innovation that will drive progress and create a better future for all. Dipak Dahal Fourth year, Civil Engineering Cosmos College of Management and Technology

Nepal reported 81 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 370 swab samples were tested in the RT-PCR method, of which 41 returned positive. Likewise, 936 people underwent antigen tests, of which 41 tested positive. The Ministry said that no one died of the virus in the last 24 hours and 54 infected people recovered from the disease. As of today, there are 370 active cases in the country.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 18. 80 points to close at 1,885.60 points on Sunday. Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 4. 00 points to close at 359. 13 points. A total of 2,734,307-unit shares of 265 companies were traded for Rs 828 billion. Meanwhile, Sunrise Bluechip Fund and Adarsha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited were the top gainers today with their price surging by 10. 00 percent. Likewise, Sunrise Focused Equity Fund was the top loser with its price dropping by 10. 00 percent. At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 2. 74 trillion.

After the government eased import restrictions, the country's imports increased for the second straight month. Nepal imported goods worth Rs 143.123 billion in Chaitra (mid-March to mid-April), the highest on a month-to-month basis, in the current fiscal year. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), which resorted to strict import-cutting measures a year ago after foreign exchange reserves depleted drastically, is said to be watching the rise in imports closely as this growth can again derail the external sector of the economy. The country had imported goods worth Rs 139.22 billion in Falgun (mid-February to mid-March), an increase of 10 percent compared to Magh (mid-January to mid-February). Nepal had imported goods worth Rs 142.31 billion in Bhadra (mid-August-mid-September), the second highest on a month-to-month basis in FY 2022/23. However, the country's total imports in the first nine months of the current fiscal year are lower than the last fiscal year. According to the Department of Customs, Nepal imported goods worth Rs 1,201.508 billion in the current fiscal year compared to Rs 1,466.662 billion during the same period of the last fiscal year. The imports during the first nine months of this fiscal have declined by 18.08 percent. With the government imposing restrictions on luxury items and NRB introducing cash margin provisions on Letters of Credit issuance, the imports have declined till mid-February. The country's Balance of Payment (BoP) has remained positive by Rs 148.11 billion during the first eight months of the current fiscal year while foreign exchange reserves also increased by 15.2 percent to Rs1401.21 billion till mid-March, according to NRB data. Though these restrictive measures contributed to reducing imports and improving the country's external sector, they also resulted in a huge decline in government revenues which are heavily reliant on imports. The slowdown in revenue collection forced the government to lift import restrictions on the imports of vehicles, alcohol, and expensive mobile phones in mid-December, 2022. The central bank also removed the provision of cash margin in January this year. Along with the surge in imports, the amount of money going out of the country for education abroad has also increased significantly. A total of Rs 54.7 billion went out of the country in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, an increment of 80 percent. Central bank officials say they are observing the situation cautiously. "If the imports continue to surge, it would put pressure on the external sector," said Dr. Prakash Kumar Shrestha, Executive director of NRB. According to him, the source of foreign exchange income is not strong at the moment. "Currently, Nepal is receiving monthly remittances of around Rs 100 billion which is not enough to cover the imports." Monthly Import Bill

The voting has been suspended at a polling center in Chitwan-2. It has been learnt that the voting was suspended at the Naya Kiran Secondary School polling center in Bharatpur Metropolitan City 11. The voting had to be stopped as the leaders and cadres of rival political parties protested, saying supporters of Rastriya Swatantra Party's candidate Rabi Lamichhane chanted slogans as he turned to the polling booth. Voting was taking place at seven centers in this polling station. Discussion to resume the voting is underway, said Ishwori Acharya, Assistant Election Officer at the Office of the Chief Returning Officer. Representatives of various political parties have accused the Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate of violating the election code of conduct by carrying out sloganeering.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stressed on the need of drafting a law for the registration of vehicles manufactured within the country. During his meeting with Chief Secretary Shanker Das Bairagi today, the Prime Minister asked him to prepare a law ensuring the registration of home-manufactured vehicles and adopt a policy for promoting the Nepali products. Prime Minister Dahal said that his attention has been drawn to media concerns over the absence of provision of registering motor vehicles manufactured within the country. Following the PM's direction, the Chief Secretary talked to Secretary at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Madhu Marasini and asked him to prepare a draft of the law regarding the registration and promotion of motor vehicles produced within the country and present it before the House.