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The Nepal Film Directors Society has honored Annapurna Media Network General Manager Manoj Basnet for playing an unparalleled role in promoting the Nepali film industry by being active in the media sector.

Basnet was honored on the occasion of the society's silver jubilee celebration and 17th annual general meeting.

Society’s Chairman Janakdip Parajuli handed over the certificate of honor to Basnet.

“His service and contribution to the society by being active in the media sector for more than two decades is laudable,” Nepal Film Directors Society Chairman Parajuli said, adding, “Not only that, the role he played in promoting the Nepali film industry by leading the media house is commendable.”

The certificate of honor was signed by Minister for Forest and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, Society Chairman Parajuli, and General Secretary Arun Kumar Pradhan.

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

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Traders, the price of gold has increased by Rs 3, 900 per tola to reach Rs 185, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 181, 300 per tola on Thursday.

Similarly, the silver is being traded at Rs 1, 905 per tola.

Durga Prasai, who led the violent pro-monarchy protest in Tinkune on March 28, has been arrested and is being brought to Kathmandu.

A special team of Nepal Police brought Prasai to Jhapa via Kakadbhitta border point. He has been kept at the District Police Office, Jhapa.

Prasai, who had been absconding after the violent protest in Tinkune, was apprehended from Assam, India with the help of Indian police.

The families of Prasai and his supporters had gathered at the border point after knowing that he turned himself in to the Assam police and was being brought to Nepal.

A large number of security personnel has also been deployed.

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Controversial medial entrepreneur Prasai, who played a key role in instigating violence in the name of royalists in Tikune on March 28, claimed that he has surrendered to the Indian police.

He claimed through social media that he has turned himself in to the Indian police.

A few days ago, a team of Nepal Police had left for India to search Prasai.

He mentioned on social media that he surrendered to the Indian police at 9:13 pm after the guarantee of safety.

Along with Prasai, his bodygurad Deepak Khadka has also been arrested, police said.

The pro-monarchy supporters had vandalized and torched commercial buildings and also attacked the office of Annapurna Media Network and other media outlets.

Two persons—photo journalist Suresh Rajak and Sabin Maharjan of Kirtipur had lost their lives and 129 others were injured during the violent protest.

Police have rounded up dozens in connection with the violence including Rastriya Prajatantra Party Vice Chairman Rabindra Mishra and General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana.

China has moved to “moderately reduce” the release of Hollywood films in the Chinese market in the latest front of the growing United States- China trade war.

China's National Film Administration clearly tied their decision on Thursday to US tariffs on Chinese exports, which US President Donald Trump hiked to a sky-high 145%, Reuters reported.

The decision was certainly not surprising to analysts, who had projected that China would target Hollywood as a retaliation to rising US tariffs. 

As stated by Reuters, China accepts ten films from Hollywood each year, and the Chinese market was long regarded as a significant source of cash for the US film industry.

President Trump, who has already been criticised by numerous Hollywood celebrities for his actions, told reporters on Thursday that he was unconcerned by China's intention to attack the film industry.

Ms. Grynspan, the UN trade chief, was responding to growing UN concern about the potential effects of chronic uncertainty on the most vulnerable emerging economies.

As stated by UN News, The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, declared on Tuesday that "trade wars are extremely negative," and warned that the impact of tariffs may be "devastating."

In an interview with the Financial Times published on Thursday morning, the UNCTAD chief appealed for the US to reconsider its strategy, noting that the 44 Least Developed Countries contribute less than two per cent of the US’s trade deficit, and that higher tariffs would only make their existing debt crisis much worse.

Speaking to UN News, Ms. Grynspan outlined UNCTAD's assistance to developing countries and advocated for stronger regional economic ties to strengthen their hand in international trade negotiations.

Six people, including three children, were killed after a helicopter carrying a family of tourists crashed into the Hudson River in New York, authorities have said.

Five were from Spain, with the sixth being the pilot, New York City Mayor Eric Adams informed reporters on Thursday. The entire crew was on board the aircraft when it crashed, according to CNN.

As stated by New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the victims' identities will not be disclosed until their relatives have been notified. The cause of the crash is under investigated.

The incident is captured on video, with the chopper falling out of the sky upside down and plunging down in the Hudson River. Officials claimed the helicopter lost control shortly after turning at the George Washington Bridge to travel down the New Jersey coastline.

The helicopter flew for about 16 minutes before going down, CNN reported.

President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the Nepali Army is a symbol of dignity, peace and humanity not only for Nepal but also for representing the nation at the international level.    

He said so while addressing the concluding ceremony of the pre-deployment training of the entire rank of Shree Naya Bhairavi Dal Company, Seventh Contingent at Panchkhal in Kavre today. The contingent is leaving for Libya as part of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).    

President Paudel is the Supreme Commander of the Nepali Army. On the occasion, President Paudel made it clear that the army and security agencies are committed to the peace, constitutional order and freedom of the Nepali people.    

"I am confident that our army and security agencies are committed to the freedom, constitutional order and peace of Nepal and its people internally as well," the Head of the State said.    

Stating that the Nepali Army has been keeping the image of Nepal and Nepalis high in the international arena by participating in peacekeeping operations at the call of the United Nations for a long time, he said our presence in the peacekeeping force has made it clear that the world has great faith in the Nepali Army and security agencies.    

Recalling the completion of 67 years since the United Nations started involving the Nepali Army in various missions in recognition of its high discipline, loyalty, efficiency and commitment to peace work, he said it was a matter of happiness for us that more than 158,000 Nepali Army peacekeepers have so far demonstrated their capacity in 44 UN missions.    

The President said more than 6,000 peacekeepers are currently working in 11 different missions and Nepal is proud to be ranked in the first place as the largest peace troops contributing country in the world.    

"I am confident that you will continue the history of bravery and commitment demonstrated for nearly six decades by the Nepali Army for establishing peace in the areas where the UN mission is deployed and recognize our tradition of bravery, service and dedication in the world," president Paudel said.    

Reminding the army rank and file that their families, the Nepali Army, all the countrymen and the United Nations also have full confidence in them, the President wished them success in fulfilling the responsibility of world peace with pride.    

Stating that those going to be deployed in the region are aware of the current changing global environment and the increasing security challenges in the regional and international worlds, President Paudel expressed the belief that the members of the Nepali Army contingent are mentally and physically prepared considering the reality of mobilization in complex situations as the security situation in the UNSMIL mission Libya could be challenging.    

"Recalling the fact that the Nepali Army has made an outstanding contribution to world peace by working effectively in various missions in the past, I would like to wish everyone to perform their duties professionally and efficiently while keeping the image of Nepal, the Nepali people and the Nepali Army always high," the President said.On the occasion, President Paudel observed the presentation on the preparedness made by the team participating in the mb ission and he was also briefed about various trainings related to the UN peace mission. (RSS)

India has reiterated its position that border issues with Nepal will be resolved through bilateral mechanisms. 

Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, said: “We have a bilateral mechanism with Nepal to discuss these issues.” 

He further said: “Now, when you take some unilateral action, that does not mean that the situation on the ground will change or the reality will change.” 

So what is how we look these border issues that you pointed out, he said. The spokesperson was responding to a question asked whether Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and KP Sharma Oli during their meeting in Thailand discussed the border issues