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Two children of Madhyabindu Municipality-12 have gone missing after being swept away by the Narayani River. 

DSP Madhu Nepal of the District Police Office, Chitwan informed that Prajwal Paudel and Bijay Paudel ventured into Ulti Dhoban, the confluence of Arung Khola and Narayani River, to swim on Tuesday afternoon.

Police said that they are searching for the missing children.

“Search is underway for the missing children. After they were not found till late night yesterday, we have again started the search operation since this morning,” DSP Nepal said.

He said  that they are also coordinating with a team of divers to search for the children.

“Coordination is also being made with a team of divers. Search operations are underway with the help of Nepal Police personnel and locals,” DSP Nepal said.

It has been learnt that the incident occurred while they had gone on the banks of Narayani River for a dry picnic.

The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market on Wednesday, setting a new historical record.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders, the price of gold has increased by Rs 2, 700 per tola to reach Rs 187, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 184, 300 per tola on Tuesday.

Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 10 and is being traded at Rs 1, 955 per tola.

The government has urged the agitating teachers to return to their classrooms.

A meeting of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday urged the teachers to postpone the protest programs and return to the workplace taking into consideration the time of students' enrollment, SEE answer sheets checking and national examination of grade 12.

Minister for Education and Science and Technology, Bidhya Bhattarai, said the government has decided to summon the session of the federal Parliament on April 22 for the purpose of passing the School Education Bill.

Minister Bhattarai said that the government was sensitive to address the demands raised by the Federation of Nepal Teachers.

The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu celebrated the 85th National Day by hosting a reception at Hotel Soaltee.

Vice President of Nepal Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Indira Rana, CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar NEPAL, Nepal Socialist Party Chairman and former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, chief advisor to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Bishnu Rimal, Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla and former Deputy Prime Minister CP Maini were present at the program.

Senior Nepali political leaders, civic and business leaders, ambassadors, diplomats, Pakistani community, journalists, and civil society representatives also attended the event.

A photo exhibition under the theme “A Glance at Pakistan” was also held showcasing the diversity of Pakistan.

During the program, Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi underlined the historical importance of Pakistan Day- Journey to Liberation from Colonial Subjugation to the Forming Republic. He paid rich tribute to Pakistan’s forefathers. He said Pakistan stands with the international community in fulfilling its international obligations, reads a statement issued by the Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu.

He elaborated that Pakistan and Nepal share a unique tapestry from geography to civilizational linkages, from peaks of Himalayas to rich heritage, and cultural similarities unite the two peoples together. He hoped that building on existing agreements, mechanisms and collaboration in education, health, defense, climate change, disaster management will continue to bring synergies and closer ties in years ahead, the statement further reads.

The Nepal Army band played tunes of national anthems at the reception, as well as a few Pakistani songs captivating the audience.

Nato’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited the port city of Odesa on Tuesday and said the organisation’s support for Ukraine remains “unwavering.”

He also emphasised that Nato allies have already promised over €20 billion (about $22 billion) in security aid in the first three months of the year, Firstpost reported.

Mark Rutte also met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Odesa.

His visit occurred just days after two Russian missiles struck Sumy on Palm Sunday morning, killing at least 35 people, including two children, and wounded 119.

The strike on the north-eastern city, which is around 30 kilometres from the Russian border, was the second major attack in just over a week to cause heavy civilian casualties.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to lower drug prices by allowing states to negotiate more freely overseas and streamlining the price negotiating process.

This move addresses the issue that Americans have the highest prescription drug prices in the world, often leading consumers to pay a significant portion of their medical costs out of pocket, despite having high insurance premiums, CNN reported.

A White House official stated, "This executive order will deliver significant relief to seniors and low-income individuals who rely on essential medications, such as insulin, among many others."

The official also emphasized that the purpose of the initiative is to make the prescription drug market more competitive so that consumers and the government pay prices that accurately reflect the value of these drugs rather than being impacted by complicated government payment strategies.

Former President Joe Biden delivered a significant address on Tuesday, during which he criticized President Donald Trump's administration for its perceived threats to Social Security.

Speaking at the national conference of Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled in Chicago, Biden emphasized the critical importance of Social Security for millions of Americans and expressed grave concerns regarding its future under the current administration, CNN reported.

Biden, who has largely refrained from public appearances since departing from the White House in January, articulated his views against the backdrop of a broader Democratic initiative labeled as Social Security Day of Action.

CNN reports: In his remarks, he blasted the Trump administration's policies as hurtful and destructive. "In less than a hundred days, this new administration has caused so much devastation and destruction. "It's quite breathtaking," Biden added.

He specifically accused the new administration of significantly undermining the Social Security Administration, asserting that they have "taken a hatchet" to vital services that benefit millions of Americans.

Hamas has rejected an Israeli proposal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza, which conditioned the pause on the disarmament of Palestinian militant groups, BBC reported.

A Hamas official, speaking anonymously, confirmed the rejection ahead of the group’s formal response to ceasefire mediators.It comes as Israel continues its military offensive in Gaza.

Mediators had previously expressed optimism about reaching a deal soon, but concerns remain that temporary ceasefires could be undermined if they lack U.S. guarantees for a permanent resolution to the conflict, according to BBC.

The Israeli proposal also included a commitment to negotiate a lasting end to the hostilities, contingent upon Hamas and other militant factions agreeing to disarm. This information was provided by Egyptian mediators and both Hamas and negotiation officials, who requested anonymity due to the confidential nature of the discussions.