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Vehicular movement in the Kaligandaki Corridor, which was blocked since last Friday evening following a landslide, has resumed from today morning.

According to the District Police Office, Baglung, the Corridor was completely blocked when a landslide fell in the road along the Corridor Kalakhola of Baglung Municipality-12 in Baglung district at around 7 PM.

Police Inspector Keshav Thapa shared that the Corridor reopened today morning around 10 AM after clearing off the debris using a machine.The southern side of the Baglung district had remained disconnected due to the blockage in the Corridor, one of the national pride projects.

With the Corridor reopened, vehicles traveling to Mustang and Butwal, Bhairahawa and Sunauli among others plying the road along the Corridor have moved towards their destinations, said Inspector Thapa.

According to him, efforts were made to reopen the blocked road last night itself but no avail due to torrential rain. Moreover, landslide falling in the road continuously had hindered the effort.

The debris was removed today morning allowing the stranded passengers head towards their destinations. (RSS)

President Ramchandra Paudel received the Rakshabandan (a sacred thread tied around the wrist) and the Nawayagyopavit (Janai) in accordance with the Vedic rituals on the occasion of Rakshabandhan and Janai Purnima festival on Saturday.    

President Paudel along with First Lady Sabita Paudel, received the Rakshabandhan from priest Arjun Neupane at the auspicious hour, according to the Office of President-Shita Niwas.    

The ceremony was held at the Shital Niwas where the President's close relatives were also adorned with the Rakshabandhan.    

The festival of Janai Purnima, also known as 'Rishi Tarpani', is being celebrated across the country today along with Rakshabandhan.    

Earlier today, President Paudel extended best wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad and wished them happiness, peace, good health and progress on the same occasion.    

In his message, Paudel expressed his confidence that the festivals celebrated by putting on Janai and Rakshabandhan would further deepen mutual relations and goodwill among Nepalis.    

Emphasizing the importance of such festivals in a culturally diverse country like Nepal, the Head of the State believed that celebration of such festivals would contribute to foster friendship and goodwill among all communities. (RSS)

Mexico’s government is seeking compensation from Adidas, accusing the company of using a traditional Indigenous huarache design without permission. The Oaxaca Slip-On shoe, designed by Willy Chavarria, closely resembles footwear from the village of Villa de Hidalgo Yalalag.

President Claudia Sheinbaum stressed that Indigenous designs are collective property and must be respected. Oaxaca’s governor criticized Adidas for exploiting cultural heritage, saying, “Culture isn’t sold, it’s respected.” Adidas has agreed to meet with local authorities as legal action is being considered, according to Al Jazeera.

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flavio Dino criticized the US Embassy in Brasilia for saying it would “monitor” Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who was sanctioned by the US over alleged abuses linked to his role in prosecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro, Xinhua reported.

Dino stressed that foreign embassies should not interfere with Brazil’s judiciary and called for respect of national sovereignty. In response, Brazil’s Foreign Ministry summoned the US Charge d’Affaires to protest and request an explanation.

The low pressure monsoon line is located to the north of the average position in the east, and near Terai in the west.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, the weather will generally be cloudy across the country this afternoon. There is a possibility of moderate rainfall in some areas of the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces and in a few areas of the remaining provinces.

The division has indicated a possibility of heavy rainfall in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces.

Tonight, the weather will generally remain cloudy across the country. According to the division, there is a chance of moderate rainfall in some hilly and Terai regions of Madhesh, Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces, as well as in a few places in the hilly and Terai regions of the remaining provinces.

Heavy rainfall is likely to occur in one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi and Bagmati provinces and in the Madhesh province. (RSS)

Three Thai soldiers were injured on Saturday morning when a landmine exploded during a patrol along the Thai-Cambodian border, the Thai Army reported. The troops were laying barbed wire to strengthen border security at the time. The injured soldiers were quickly evacuated to a local hospital for treatment, Xinhua reported.

The incident follows clashes between Cambodian and Thai forces on July 24 over the disputed border. On August 7, both countries agreed to a ceasefire and signed a deal in Malaysia to maintain current troop levels and avoid escalating tensions.

The Nepali football team defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the second match of the Group 'A' held at Thimpu in Bhutan on Friday.

With this, Nepal gathered four points in the ongoing AFC Women's U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers by playing two matches. In the first match, Nepal drew 1-1 against Bhutan.

Nepal's Sukriya Miya contributed the single goal for the team in the first minute of the additional time of the second half of the match.

Following Nepal's victory on Friday, it still has chances for getting qualified into the AFC Asian Cup to be held in Thailand next year. However, Saudi Arabia could not make to the next step after its defeat before playing the next match.

Nepal is scheduled to play against North Korea on Sunday. (RSS)

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes on the occasion of Janai Purnima, Rishi Tarpani and Rakshya Bandhan. 

Taking to the social networking site today, PM Oli shared the greetings to all on the Janai Purnima (the festival of sacred thread). 

"Today is Shrawan Shukla Purnima (full moon day). This day we celebrate three cultural festivals – Janai Purnima, Rishi Purnima and Rakshyabandhan. Our ancestors have been observing the day also as a festival of consuming different species of beans to shield from cold after completing crop cultivation", the PM wrote. 

He noted that Janai Purnima is considered a symbol of truth, purity, and self-discipline, while Rakshabandhan is celebrated as a festival that strengthens the bond with loved ones. 

"In honor of the enlightenment given to human civilization by the ancient scholars through their knowledge, Rishi Tarpani is celebrated", Prime Minister Oli added. (RSS)