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Bukayo Saka made a sensational return for Arsenal on Tuesday, scoring in a 2-1 win over Fulham after a three-month spell on the sidelines.

Saka, 23, had not played for Arsenal since injured his hamstring at Crystal Palace just before Christmas, forcing the England star to undergo surgery and a rehabilitation regimen. But he came off the bench in the 66th minute to a boisterous welcome from the Emirates crowd, and he scored Arsenal's second goal of the night with a cushioned header at the back post following a nice flick on from Gabriel Martinelli, ESPN reported.

The second-place Gunners dominated Fulham in the first half, taking the lead in the 37th minute with a shot from Mikel Merino. Fulham reduced their deficit in second-half stoppage time, but Arsenal held on to reduce Liverpool's lead to nine points at the top of the table.

Liverpool can regain their 12-point lead when they face Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta praised Saka's comeback in the prematch press conference and named him on the substitutes' bench for the team's 30th Premier League match of the season against Fulham, according to ESPN.

Saka was on the bench with Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard, while Ethan Nwaneri and Martinelli started as wingers.

Fulham remain in ninth place after the setback, but they may be overhauled by both Aston Villa and Bournemouth if either club wins on Wednesday.

Annapurna Media Network has honored the players of Nepal taking part in the 16th World Championship of Yogasana Sports 2025 to be held in Malaysia.

Annapurna Media Network General Manager Manoj Basnet honored them amidst a program held at the AMN’s headquarters in Tinkune on Wednesday.

Five children from the Namuna Children’s Home operated by the Women's Development and Child Awareness Center in Urlabari, Morang, are participating in the competition.

Kiran Magar, Swachha Thapa, Chandani Sewa Darji, Jaya Chaudhary and Sundar Karki are taking part in the competition from the Namuna Children’s Home.

During the National Yoga Games, Kiran and Swachha had won gold medals and Chandani, Jaya and Sundar won silver medals.

“We honored them to boost their energy so that they can represent the country through yoga and sports,” General Manager Basnet said.

On the occasion, Mina Devi Baral, Chairperson of the Women’s Development and Child Awareness Center, said that it is a proud moment for them that the children from the orphanage home are introducing the country to the world through yoga and sports.

There are 68 children in the Namuna Children’s Home.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is on an official visit to Thailand, was accorded a guard of honor in Bangkok on Wednesday.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, ministers and high-ranking officials welcomed Prime Minister Oli where he inspected a guard of honor.

The Prime Minister of Nepal has paid an official visit to Thailand for the first time in the 65-year history of Nepal-Thailand diplomatic relations.

Prime Minister Oli is holding a meeting with his Thai counterpart Shinawatra today itself.

It is expected that this visit would contribute to the expansion of mutual relations and collaboration between the two countries.

According to the Foreign Ministry, an agreement related to collaboration in culture and tourism sectors would be signed after the meeting between the Prime Ministers of the two countries.

Similarly, six different memoranda of understanding would be exchanged between non-governmental and business organizations of the two countries. After the agreement, the two prime ministers are scheduled to hold a joint press conference.

Likewise, the Prime Minister would participate in a luncheon hosted by his counterpart as well as hold a courtesy meeting with the King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn, today itself.

He is scheduled to return home on April 5.

Kathmandu is set to host UbuCon Asia 2025, one of the largest open-source conferences in the region, this August. The event will bring together international technology professionals, with over 20 IT mentors from various global tech hubs, including Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia, scheduled to lead sessions. This marks Nepal's first time hosting a conference of this scale.

The organizing committee has announced an extension until April 15 for Nepali professionals and students to submit speaker proposals through the Call for Papers (CFP) portal. The extension aims to encourage local participation. According to conference chair Aaditya Singh, over 50 submissions from more than 10 countries have already been received, but efforts are being made to incorporate more Nepali contributions. This announcement was made during a meeting with the international organizing team on March 30 at St. Xavier's College, the event's host venue.

The conference will feature various session formats, including 30-minute technical presentations, 90-minute workshops, and short lightning talks. Six thematic tracks will cover topics such as artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Early bird registrations for attendees will open in May through the official UbuCon Asia Portal and local ticketing partners.

"UbuCon Asia is an opportunity to strengthen Nepal's role in the tech industry," said a representative from GNOME Nepal, adding that efforts are being made to allocate at least 25 percent of workshop slots to Nepali speakers.

With preparations underway, the international open-source community is closely watching Kathmandu. The April 15 deadline remains for those interested in submitting proposals, while attendees can prepare for registration in May, which will provide access to mentorship roundtables and additional conference activities.

UWS Nepal successfully hosted UK Aid Match R4: From Lessons Learned to Actions, celebrating the achievements of UK Aid Match Round 4 and unveiling its transformative new initiative, Zero Education Poverty on Monday.

On the occasion, Surya Karki, Country Director of UWS Nepal, reiterated the organization’s commitment to inclusive education, stating, “This event is not just about looking back at our impact, but about shaping the future of education. We are committed to ensuring that no child is left behind”

The event featured a high-level panel led by Narottam Aryal, President of King’s College, and panels representing local government from UWS’s working area. The panels addressed key priorities like policy reforms, digitalization, infrastructure development, and teacher training, reads a statement issued by UWS Nepal.

During the program, Municipal leaders praised UWS Nepal’s grassroots approach for its visible impact on student learning and parental engagement.

Further, in an experience-sharing session, municipal leaders commended UWS Nepal’s grassroots strategies for their success in boosting learning outcomes and engaging mothers and families in education. They advocated for a nationwide rollout of UWS Nepal’s holistic approach for sustainable impact.

A second panel discussion explored Nepal’s unseen educational crisis, focusing on foundational literacy, educational financing, and policy gaps.

Experts discussed critical issues in Nepal’s education system, ranging from foundational literacy to financing gaps and policy shortcomings, according to the statement.

Panelists emphasized the need for teacher training, local-language learning materials, parental engagement, integrated learning approaches and equitable teacher-student ratios. They emphasized scaling UWS Nepal's low-cost, community-driven model to ensure sustainable, inclusive education reform.

Shopping for clothes in Kathmandu can sometimes be an ordeal. With cheaply made and sourced Chinese products dominating the market, the options are endless but you can never be sure that the product you buy is of good quality. Colors fade, fabrics shrink and look misshapen, buttons pop off on second wear, and you’ll have to soon replace it with another. Though we have recommended some sustainable brand wears in the past, we know it might not always be a feasible solution especially given the fact that these pieces though well crafted and of high quality can be slightly on the expensive side. So, this week, we bring to you some businesses that offer good quality clothes at reasonable prices.

Ruby’s Collection

If you want good quality cord sets, kurtis, kurta sets, saris, etc. at a price you won’t regret, look no further than Ruby’s Collection. From party wear to everyday outfits, you will be spoilt for choice. Sourced from different parts of India like Banaras and Jaipur, the products at Ruby’s Collection are gorgeous and offer great value for money. You can browse through their collection on their Instagram and Facebook page or even visit their outlet located in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur.

Nesca Nepal

Head to Nesca Nepal in Baneshwor, Kathmandu, or order from their Instagram page if you want daily wear clothes that are unique and fun. They even have a range of accessories and bags at affordable prices that you can pair with your outfits to create looks that match your mood. Most of the products are sourced from India so that vibe can be a little ethnic with floral motifs, paisleys, and tribal prints dominating the products available here. But you can rest assured that you won’t be paying a paisa extra than what they are worth.

Junkiri

We think the clothes Junkiri sells are beautiful. You will want to buy them all. They are well-designed pieces that are different from what you get at regular stores in Nepal. There is a wide range of tops and kurtis that are perfect for office or party wear. Junkiri’s summer collection is even better than their winter edition so now is just the right time to head to their outlet located in Manbhawan, Lalitpur, to get your wardrobe ready for the hot months ahead. Some of the items might feel slightly pricey but given the quality and the make, it will be worth the investment.

Yantra Fashion

This could very well be your one stop solution for party dresses, pants, tops, t-shirts, skirts, and everything else that you want to include in your closet. They have a good variety of clothes and they almost always have sizes available so you won’t have to be disappointed. What’s more, they have separate accounts for children’s clothes, men’s clothes, and accessories as well. What you see on the posts or photos is exactly what you will be receiving so you don’t have to worry about not liking something once you get it. You won’t have to spend a lot on these items as everything is moderately priced and feels light on the pocket.

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 15. 57 points to close at 2, 677. 55 points on Tuesday.  

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 3. 41 points to close at 446. 86 points.

A total of 10,670,649-unit shares of 320 companies were traded for Rs 5. 79 billion.

Meanwhile, Guardian Micro Life Insurance Limited (GMLI) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 10. 00 percent. Likewise, Gurans Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GLBSL) was the top loser with its price dropped by 5. 96 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 44 trillion.

China successfully sent a test satellite for satellite internet technology into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in the country's northwest, on Tuesday.

The satellite successfully achieved the intended orbit after being launched by a Long March-2D carrier rocket at 12:00 p.m. (Beijing Time), according to Xinhua.

Technical verification and experimentation, such as mobile-to-satellite broadband connections and space-ground network integration, are the main uses of test satellites for satellite internet technologies.

The launch marks the 567th mission for the Long March series carrier rockets, Xinhua reported.