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The price of gold has dropped by Rs 1, 000 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow bullion is being traded at Rs 108, 000 per tola today. The yellow metal was traded at Rs 109, 000 per tola on Monday. Meanwhile, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 107, 500 per tola. Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 5 and is being traded at Rs 1,355 per tola today.

Property worth around Rs 1 million was reduced to ashes when a fire destroyed six houses and sheds at Ranibas Bazaar in Simraungadh of Bara on Tuesday. Ward Chairperson Arabind Mukhita said that the fire started from the house of Rampreet Hajara and spread to the houses and sheds of Ramsurat Hajara, Lalbabu Paswan, Rajesh Paswan, Ramesh Paswan and Gagan Dev Paswan. The fire that broke out at 3 am today gutted cash, crops, clothes and utensils in the houses and sheds, Inspector Surendra Sah of the Area Police Office, Simraungadh said. Police took the inferno under control with the help of a fire engine after an hour.  

The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) launched a Coffee Table Book “Religious & Spiritual Circuits Nepal & India” by organizing a program in the Capital on Monday. Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Sudan Kiranti, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava, Foreign Secretary Bharat Raj Paudyal and NICCI President  Shreejana Rana launched the book. Experts from India and Nepal, who have contributed their research, have also shared their experience and the subject matter incorporated in the book. On the occasion, NICCI President Rana said that Nepal and India share a heritage and relationship that goes back for thousands of years. “This book came about from a wish to share more than the remarkable diversity and beauty of Nepal and India,” she said, adding, “We wanted to showcase our incredible religious sites and further promote bilateral tourism between our two nations," read a statement issued by the NICCI. “There are always challenges in promoting a new destination or theme. But one thing is certain: It is not enough to say “come visit our countries”. We must show “why”. This book does that,” she further said.

I’m a 21-year-old international student and my anxiety has gotten worse ever since I left Nepal. I feel like I’m not making much progress. There is always this feeling of heaviness whenever I think about my future. Classes, work, and assignments have pressured me a lot. I’m not sure if it’s because of my social isolation, homesickness, or cultural shock, but I know my anxiety is getting worse. It’s not that I don’t carry out my responsibilities well. I do all my work. But still, something is missing. How do I deal with this? Please help!—A worried student Answered by Dristy Moktan, psychosocial counselor, Happy Minds Being away from home is never easy. There’s always a chance of being overwhelmed by homesickness. Usually, we feel lost and incomplete when we find ourselves in a new environment. But this is completely normal. You are in the adjustment phase. Some people can easily cope with this but for some, it takes a while. So give yourself some time to process this change.  In situations where we get out of our comfort zone, we usually expect too much from ourselves. Sometimes, even our close ones expect too much from us. This could be a little pressurizing, especially in a completely new place. But remember that you’re doing your best. Don’t let negative thoughts consume you. You’re single-handedly doing all your work even when you’re having such a hard time. That’s quite brave of you. Give yourself some credit for that.  Usually, in cases like these, people have a need to prove to themselves that they can take on any new opportunities. What often happens is that they end up having a lot on their plate. The same might be happening to you. Going beyond your limit all the time is quite stressful. It will drain you physically and mentally and things might spiral out of control. At times like these, it’s best to focus on yourself, ask what you really want and try taking one step at a time. You don’t have to do everything at once. Work on one task at a time.  Being in a new place means you’re introduced to new culture and beliefs. It gets difficult to adjust. But you shouldn’t hesitate to ask questions. If you don’t make an effort to understand and adjust, the situation might get even worse. Try socializing with people from all backgrounds, which might eventually become your comfort zone too. I understand that opening up with someone there might be difficult, since you don’t know many people. But there might be other international students going through a similar experience. Try talking to them, and share how you feel. Maybe their empathy will help you take the first step towards healing. If not, you can always reach out to your friends and family. Writing your thoughts down can be therapeutic too.  Being overwhelmed can stop us from living in the moment. It’s important to prepare ourselves beforehand about the fact that things will be different in a new environment. That acceptance will help you process the changes well. Also, some of your experiences will be exciting, while some situations will be challenging. Try jotting down both of these experiences and the difficulties you might face in the future. This will prepare you to handle whatever comes next without being overwhelmed.  If none of these suggestions work and your mental health gets worse, it’s best to seek some professional help. Psychological counseling and therapy will guide you better through the healing process.

Nepal reported 69 new Covid-19 cases on Monday. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 488 swab samples were tested in the RT-PCR method, of which 25 returned positive. Likewise, 778 people underwent antigen tests, of which 44 were tested positive. The Ministry said that no one died of the virus in the last 24 hours. The Ministry said that one person recovered from the disease. As of today, there are 66 active cases in the country.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 17.70 points to close at 1,906.00 points on Monday. Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 2.04 points to close at 358. 03 points. A total of 4,308,645-unit shares of 261 companies were traded for Rs 1. 38 billion. Meanwhile, Super Mai Hydropower Limited was the top gainer today, with its price surging by 10. 00 percent. Similarly, National Microfinance Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited was the top loser as its price fell by 10.00 percent. At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 2. 76 trillion.

Three persons, who were arrested for chanting slogans against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, have been sent to jail. According to Niranjan Bhatta, deputy speaker at the District Police Office, Teku, Uddhav Basent (23) of Solukhumbu, Biplab Khadka (18) of Bajhang and Som Sharma of Baglung were sent to jail. A case was filed against them at the District Administration Office. Some cadres of Swatantra Abhiyan Nepal had chanted slogans against PM Dahal in a program held on Tuesday. They staged a demonstration putting forth various demands like slashing the bank interest rate among others. The District Administration Office on Monday issued an order to release them on bail of Rs 5, 000 each. Bhatta said that they were sent to the jail after they failed to post the bail amount. They have been sent to the Dillibazar Prison Office.

Four Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of Nepal Police have been recommended for their promotion to the post of Additional Inspector General. A Promotion Committee meeting held on Monday recommended four DIGs to be promoted to the post of AIG. According to IGP Basanta Bahadur Kunwar, who is also the member-secretary of the Committee, said that Sandeep Bhandari, Sudeep Giri, Mira Chaudhary and Tek Bahadur Tamang were recommended for the promotion.