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Out of three Italian nationals, who were trapped in Pangbari Mountain of Gorkha district for the past five days, one has been rescued and search for the other two is underway.

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Raj Kumar Shrestha, shared that Velter Paralion (65) was rescued from the base camp at an altitude of 5,000 meters by a helicopter this morning. He has been brought to Chumanubri-1, Samdo, at 10 am. 

Similarly, Pemba Renzi Sherpa, Dawa Chhiri Sherpa and Pasang Tamang were also rescued along with the Italian climber.

Search for other two Italian nationals, who were at Camp-1 located at 5,500 meters height, is underway, said police.

The three Italians and three Nepali helpers were trapped at the base camp from Wednesday.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 30. 75 points to close at 2, 631. 14 points on Sunday.

Similarly, the sensitive index surged by 4. 41 points to close at 457. 22 points.

A total of 29,738,139-unit shares of 319 companies were traded for Rs 9. 20 billion.

Meanwhile, Samudayik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SLBSL), Gurkhas Finance Ltd. (GUFL), Panchakanya Mai Hydropower Ltd (PMHPL), People's Power Limited (PPL) and Terhathum Power Company Limited (TPC) were the top gainers today, with their price surging by 10. 00 percent.

Likewise, Khanikhola Hydropower Co. Ltd. (KKHC) was the top loser as its price fell by 4. 76 percent.

At the end of the day, total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 39 trillion.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 239, 700 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 239, 000 per tola on Friday.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 3, 055 per tola today.

A man killed his father in Gulmi on Saturday.

Bhot Bahadur BK (23) of Malika Rural Municipality-3, Gulmi killed his father Dhan BK (50) by attacking with a sharp weapon, DSP Ganga Bahadur Saru of the District Police Office, Gulmi said.

Police said that Bhok Bahaur attacked his father and mother Dil Maya BK with a sharp weapon over a family dispute. Dil Maya was injured in the incident.

Dhan BK died on the spot while Dil Maya sustained deep injuries on her head. Her condition is critical.

Police said that they have arrested Bhot Bahadur for investigation.

Four persons died and two others were injured when a bus and an auto rickshaw collided with each other in Dhanusha along the East-West Highway on Saturday.  

The deceased have been identified as rickshaw driver Dambar Rai (40) of Ganeshman Charnath Municipality-1, Dhaunsha and passengers—Dhan Bahadur Purbachane Magar (40), Shambhu Purbachane Magar (35) and Nisha Magar (35), Area Police Office, Dhalkebar Inspector Laxman Toshi informed.

Except for the rickshaw driver, all those who lost their lives in the accident are from the same family, it has been learnt.

The bus (Su Pra 01-001 Kha) en route to Dhangadhi from Biratnagar collided head-on with the rickshaw (Pradesh 2- 01-001 Ha 1230) at Birendra Bazaar in Ganeshman Charnath Municipality-1 at around 7 pm yesterday.

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah has posted an offensive status targeting major political parties as well as the United States, and neighboring countries—India and China.

In his late-night post on Saturday, Mayor Balen said, “Go to hell, you guys all combined can do nothing.”  The status was deleted shortly afterward. But he was widely criticized for his post.

He named the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Center), Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, India, the US and China in the statement.

Earlier also, he was embroiled in controversy saying that he would set fire to Singha Durbar.

Vehicular movement along the Kanti highway (Hetauda-Kathmandu) has been obstructed due to a rockslide. The rockslide that occurred at Ghattepakha of Bakaiya Municipality-11 blocked the roadway, disrupting traffic.

Spokesperson at District Police Office, Makwanpur, Pushkar Bogati, informed that currently, efforts were on to clear the obstruction. The rocks are being removed from the road with the use of a dozer.

Meanwhile, the Hetauda-Kathmandu roadway via Dakshinkali is yet to resume. The landslide occurred at Jyamire of Indrasarobar Rural Municipality-3 causing the disruption since Saturday evening.

Bogati further said that with the obstruction of roadways linking Kathmandu to Hetauda, the passengers are stranded along the roadway.

The authorities concerned are working to clear the obstruction.

Police have urged all concerned to use alternative routes till roads are maintained.

The legal practitioners and intellectuals have said that if the election to the House of Representatives (HoR) is not held on March 5, restoration of HoR is imperative.

During an interaction organized by the Democratic Thoughts Society on Saturday, the speakers, however, argued that the political parties must not dodge the election once the atmosphere is prepared.  The country must not be left in indecision and political instability for long if the election is not held on time, they added.

They further said it was an unprecedented uprising last September spearheaded by the Gen Z youths. The country suffered irreparable loss. So, those involved in the violence must be brought to book. The Gen Z protest was infiltrated that caused massive damage. It requires proper investigation.

On the occasion, senior advocates Harihar Dahal and Upendra Keshari Neupane said election to HoR must be made the first priority. If the election is eluded, the HoR needs reinstatement, they underlined.

Former Chairman of the Society, Dr Kedar Narsing KC, said the government was yet to prepare the atmosphere for the election with proper peace and security. Winning political trust by the government is equally imperative, he added.

Similarly, Society's Chairman Kul Chandra Wagle expressed worry over the democracy Nepalis got after a huge struggle and sacrifice. All Nepalis should be united for creating an atmosphere of trust and resolving political crises.

Also speaking on the occasion were Chairman of Nepal Medical Association, Dr Anil Karki, and Chairman of Democratic Lawyers' Association, Sitaram KC. They wondered why the political parties were trying to avoid an election citing the security situation.