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President Ram Chandra Paudel has stressed for spreading public awareness about earthquake safety measures.

In a message today on the 10th Memorial Day of the Gorkha Earthquake, the President said that the risks of earthquakes have accelerated every year due to an increasing trend of urbanization.

The possible risks of earthquakes could be lowered though it could not be prevented, according to the President.

Likewise, the President has mentioned that Nepal's topography and human-made physical infrastructures were the key reasons behind the risks of earthquakes in the country. 

President Paudel has drawn attention of all stakeholders for massive awareness dissemination on safety measures as well as the effective tools for quake risk reduction among the general public.

In his message, President Paudel has expressed heartfelt condolences to all sisters and brothers who lost their lives in the Gorkha Earthquake on April 25, 2015 and the subsequent tremors.

Similarly, the President has thanked all involved directly and indirectly in the reconstruction of quake-hit physical properties and the resettlement of the affected communities.

The temperature in the Kathmandu Valley is expected to fall from Sunday.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology stated that the temperature is likely to drop from Sunday after rainfall.

The Department said that the days in the Kathmandu Valley will be hot on Saturday as well. 

The maximum temperature in the valley is likely to remain from 31 degree Celsius to 34 degrees Celsius, according to the Department.

Likewise, the weather will remain fair in the country today except partly to generally cloudy in the hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces.

Chances of light rainfall along with thunder and lightning are there in one or two places of hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces.  

The book 'The Momo War’ written by Nepali-American author Adrian Pokharel is now available on Amazon.

Along with being a writer, Pokharel is known as an American politician, songwriter, singer, artist, social worker, and businessman.

The book has incorporated various issues like stories of immigrants, political upheaval as well as humor and sharp cultural commentary, Pokharel said.

The price of the book, which has 150 pages in English, is $21.99.

The ‘Momo War’ has also been depicted as Unity and Division in Little Everest.

“Not only in English, the book will also be published in other languages,” Pokharel said.

Goals from Alexander Sorloth, Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez powered Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 home win over city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Thursday, strengthening their grip on third place in LaLiga.

With their league title hopes all but over after a 1-0 loss at Las Palmas, Diego Simeone's side bounced back to move up to 66 points, six clear of fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao.

"It was a pretty entertaining match with attacking play and dangerous chances for both teams, which I'm sure we could have handled better," coach Simeone told reporters.

"In the second half, the team played with more order. The play that led to the third goal was exquisite."

Real Valladolid, the team owned by former Brazil striker Ronaldo, were relegated from LaLiga after a 5-1 loss at Real Betis on Thursday, ESPN reported.

It is the third relegation in seven years for Valladolid under Ronaldo, who is reportedly negotiating the sale of the club. The Brazil great has been loudly criticized by Valladolid's fans, who say he has been absent and doesn't give enough attention to the club.

Last-place Valladolid have lost 13 of their last 14 matches and their goal differential is at negative 57, according to ESPN.

The heavy loss capped a tumultuous season for Valladolid, which saw two managerial sackings -- Diego Cocca and Paulo Pezzolano -- before former Valladolid player Álvaro Rubio took over in February.

World Malaria Day is being marked across the globe today.

The World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control, World Health Organization (WHO) said.

On World Malaria Day, the WHO has called for revitalized efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination.

On this occasion, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has stated that "The history of malaria teaches us a harsh lesson: when we divert our attention, the disease resurges, taking its greatest toll on the most vulnerable".

He added that malaria can be defeated with strong political commitment, sustained investment, multisectoral action and community engagement.

Likewise, the International Delegate's Day is being marked today itself.

According to the UN, the International Delegate’s Day marks the anniversary of the first day of the San Francisco Conference, also known as the United Nations Conference on International Organization.

On April 25, 1945, delegates from 50 countries came together for the first time in San Francisco.

Coming together after the devastation of World War II, their aim was to set up an organization that would restore world peace and impose rules on the post-war world order, the UN said.

California has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth largest economy, according to recent data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, BBC reported.

The state’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached $4.10trn in 2024, edging past Japan’s $4.01trn.

Governor Gavin Newsom hailed the milestone, saying California is “setting the pace” for global economic growth. The state now ranks behind only the United States as a whole, China, and Germany, according to BBC.

The announcement comes amid Newsom’s ongoing criticism of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his concerns about the long-term stability of California’s economy.

Rukum East recorded an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale at 7:34 pm on Thursday.

The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre stated that the epicenter of the quake was at Ranmamaikot of the district.

The recent weeks have witnessed a series of earthquakes in the western part of Nepal.