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Two persons were found dead in Kaligandaki river in Palpa.

The District Police Office, Palpa informed that two men were found dead in Kaligandaki river in Baganaskali Rural Municipality-2.

DSP Sunil Malla said that Bhojraj Aslami Magar (26) of Golachaur Rural Municipality-6, Sindhuli and Tej Bahadur Raskoti (45) of Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-3, Dang were found dead in the Kaligandaki river.

Both of the deceased were the laborers working on the Kaligandaki Corridor Project.

The body of Aslami has been sent to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and the body of Raskoti to the District Hospital for postmortem, Palpa police informed.

National Democratic Youth Organization, a youth wing of Rastriya Prajatantra Party, leader Niranjan Bam has been arrested on the charge of burning the photo of CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kama Dahal.

Bam burnt the photo of Dahal while addressing the conference of National Democratic Youth Organization, Makwanpur.

SP Bishwor Raj Khadka informed that preparations are underway to bring Bam to Makwanpur by apprehending him from Chitwan.

Chitwan Police detained Bam from Bharatpur Airport.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that it is necessary to bring positive change in all sectors of the society through equal participation of men and women.

Inaugurating the Women Leadership Summit 2025 organized by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) today, PM Oli stressed on the need for equal participation of women as Nepali culture and tradition portrayed women as a change-oriented and dynamic force considering them as goddesses.

"The chariot cannot move ahead with only one wheel, so we have to take the entire society forward with equal participation of men and women. We should work with the private sector on the issue of poverty eradication by establishing social justice and equality," the Prime Minister said.

Stating that women have been appointed in high positions as the President, the Chief Justice and the like, he expressed happiness over what he called the increasing participation of women in politics. "But we should not be complacent with this alone. We should push ahead with women in education, entrepreneurship and employment sectors," he added.

PM Oli on the occasion stated that enterprise development and women empowerment have been encouraged by increasing cooperation between the government and the private sector, and the government was committed to promote good governance along with the development of the economy.

He said, "We have to move forward. There should be no turning back. The back gear is sometimes applied only when there are sharp turns on the road. There is no back gear on the highway. Democracy is our highway.”

Stressing that the laws should be made to help in development rather than to hinder the works, the Prime Minister expressed the commitment to refine the government's policies, practices and the laws by studying the suggestions received from the conference.

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari said that the present government has given priority to the promotion of industrialization in collaboration with the private sector.

He shared that works were underway for the development of the economic sector through reforms, including issuing guidelines related to the use of domestic products in government bodies.

On the occasion, PM Oli honored national football player Preeti Rai and social activist Ruksana Kapali.

Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) President Rajesh Kumar Agrawal said that women are a huge resource in the global economy.

Speaking at the Women Leadership Summit held in Kathmandu, Chairman Agrawal, however, said that the resource has not been fully utilized.

He said that the society can utilize women's full economic potential there by eliminating gender inequality and increasing opportunities for education, employment, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

President Agrawal went on to say that investing in women's empowerment will have a direct impact on family income, community prosperity, and economic development.

The session titled "Investing in Women" is being conducted with the recognition that ensuring gender equality is not only a moral necessity, but also a strategic path towards economic progress and sustainable development, he said.

In addition to that, President Agrawal underscored the need to increase women’s participation in the public bodies.

“There is a universal belief that women-led organizations have good governance. Hence, women’s role is very important in the prosperity of Nepal’s industrial and economic sectors. There is also a need to further enhance the role of women,” he stressed.

“We can see the development of women entrepreneurship growing positively in Nepal. Nepal's women entrepreneurs are making significant contributions in various sectors such as agriculture, tourism, information technology and handicrafts among others. Despite small business, the women have been contributing to the country’s economy,” Chairman Agrawal said, adding, “It is the need of the hour to develop women as an important basis for economic empowerment. For that, the CNI is ready to cooperate with the government.”

He stressed that women's representation in politics should be increased to achieve gender equality.

“Women's self-dependency is directly related to their financial conditions. It is necessary to increase the loan cap to utilize the knowledge and skills of women entrepreneurs,” CNI President Agrawal said while addressing the program.

He said that the Nepal government has been encouraging women legally to increase their participation in political and economic sectors.

Saying that Women's Leadership Summit is not just a summit, he said that It is also a campaign to encourage and advance women economically, socially, politically, and inclusively.

The staircase is usually the most neglected space in our homes. It serves a functional purpose without having much aesthetic appeal. But it’s located in a prime spot and is used quite a lot as well. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could deck up this space, in whatever simple way possible? Though slightly tricky, it’s actually not that difficult to turn this overlooked area of the house into a neat focal point. Here are three ways to bring a little cheer into an otherwise mundane space. These inexpensive ideas can transform your stairwell into a space you love, much like the other rooms in your home.

Add mirror tiles along the length of the staircase

A really regal yet simple way to glam up your space without spending a lot and needing a lot of construction or preparation is to use mirror tiles along the walls of the staircase. Mirror tiles are available in different shapes and sizes and the design can be customized according to your preference. You can also get the mirror etched if you want to take things up a notch. The mirrors will add texture to a simple wall as well as reflect light and make a narrow space seem wider. If you are feeling especially adventurous, you can even do up an entire wall with mirror tiles to give the space a larger-than-life appeal. 

Choose an accent color

More often than not, the color of the staircase area matches the rest of the house. Try to choose a bright color to paint the walls in the space. This will give it a burst of color and an eye-catching appeal. Green, peach, yellow, works well as staircases are generally narrow and these can give it an illusion of space. You can also choose to paint the wall on the landing area a different color and keep the adjacent walls a plain white or beige to match the rest of your house. Additionally, if you have wooden or metal railings along the staircase, you can also give these a fresh coat of paint to make the space come alive. 

Create a cozy nook

We need a cozy nook in our homes, to lounge undisturbed with a nice cup of coffee and a good book. The staircase area can make for an ideal place to create a nook that’s not in your way and functional as well. This can also be your drop zone for things that need to be shuffled up and down like bags, scarves, and coats. Have a small two-seater installed along the length of the landing, top with cushion and a throw and it’s all set. You can also install a few floating shelves on the walls above it to display some interesting knick-knacks and books.

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups. The first group of 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba and North Korea among others, would be set for a full visa suspension.

In the second group, five countries, including Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and South Sudan, would face partial suspensions that would impact tourist and student visas as well as other immigrant visas, with some exceptions.

In the third group, a total of 26 countries, including Pakistan, Bhutan and Myanmar, would be considered for a partial suspension of US visa issuance if their governments "do not make efforts to address deficiencies within 60 days", the memo said.

A US official speaking on the condition of anonymity cautioned there could be changes on the list and that it was yet to be approved by the administration, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The New York Times first reported on the list of countries.

The move harkens back to President Donald Trump's first-term ban on travelers from seven majority-Muslim nations, a policy that went through several iterations before it was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018.

Trump issued an executive order on January 20 requiring intensified security vetting of any foreigners seeking admission to the US to detect national security threats.

That order directed several cabinet members to submit by March 21 a list of countries from which travel should be partly or fully suspended because their "vetting and screening information is so deficient."

Trump's directive is part of an immigration crackdown that he launched at the start of his second term.

He previewed his plan in an October 2023 speech, pledging to restrict people from the Gaza Strip, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and "anywhere else that threatens our security."

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 174, 100 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 174, 500 per tola on Friday.

Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 5 and is being traded at Rs 2, 045 per tola today.

At least 34 people have died in the US - including 12 in Missouri alone - after deadly tornadoes tore through several south-eastern states, flipping cars and flattening homes, BBC reported.

In Kansas, at least eight people died after more than 55 vehicles were involved in a crash due to a dust storm.

More than 250,000 properties were without power across seven states - including Michigan, Missouri and Illinois - overnight into Sunday, according to tracker PowerOutage.

Further severe weather is expected for the region, with tornado watches issued across eastern Louisiana, western Georgia, central Tennessee and the western Florida Panhandle.

Six deaths were reported in Mississippi by the Governor Tate Reeves, as several tornadoes spread across the state.

Flash flooding and flood warnings have also been issued in central Mississippi, eastern Louisiana and western Tennessee; as well as parts of Alabama and Arkansas, as severe weather continues to track across the south-east.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has said these flash floods could prove deadly.

Multiple tornado warnings were also issued across Alabama on Saturday night.

The NWS warned of "multiple intense to violent long-track tornadoes" in those areas, describing the situation as "particularly dangerous".

The meteorological agency said: "If you live in these areas, get to the sturdiest structure you have access to and remain in place until the storms pass."

Gusts of up to 60mph (97km/h) have been recorded in Shelby, Tennessee, according to NWS data.

Mike Kehoe, governor of Missouri, said the state had been "devastated by severe storms and tornadoes, leaving homes destroyed and lives lost".

Missouri's emergency management agency said initial reports indicated 19 tornadoes had struck 25 counties so far, according to BBC.

A home belonging to one of the 12 people killed in Missouri was torn apart by a tornado.

"It was unrecognisable as a home. Just a debris field," Coroner Jim Akers of Butler County told CBS News, as rescuers attended the scene.

"The floor was upside down. We were walking on walls."

Alicia Wilson, who was evacuated from her home in Missouri, told TV station KSDK: "It was the scariest thing I've ever been through; it was so fast, our ears were all about to burst."

Arkansas has seen three deaths and 29 injuries - prompting Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to declare a state of emergency.

Georgia's governor, Brian Kemp, also declared a state of emergency, while Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt confirmed one person had been killed in the state.

A dust storm that caused three deaths in Texas on Friday night caused a pile-up of an estimated 38 cars.

"It's the worst I've ever seen," Sgt Cindy Barkley, of the state's department of public safety, told reporters.

"We couldn't tell that they were all together until the dust kind of settled."

A further death has since been reported in Texas.

The destructive storms fuelled more than 100 wildfires in several central states and overturned multiple semi-trailer trucks, CBS reports.

In Oklahoma, one of those fires, known as the 840 Road Fire, has already burned 27,500 acres and remains 0% contained, according to the Oklahoma Forestry Service. The agency has issued a "red flag" warning for the state's panhandle area, signalling a severe fire danger.