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Continuous rainfall is taking place in Bagmati, Koshi and Gandaki Provinces due to the influence of the Westerly wind.

Cloudy weather along with rainfall will continue throughout the country for some days, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Meteorologist at the Department Govinda Kumar Jha said the westerly wind, local wind and the moisture-laden wind coming from the Arabian Sea currently influencing the weather in Nepal.

"The weather is partly to generally cloudy throughout the country, including in the Kathmandu Valley at present. This trend will continue for some days," he added.

Air flights in the country have been generally affected due to the adverse weather.

According to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), both domestic and international flights have been affected due to poor visibility.

Airport spokesperson Subas Jha said that some international flights were affected due to low visibility.

Jha said an Air China plane has been 'diverted' while other planes have been put on hold. Even now, the aircraft of Sichuan Airlines is on hold.

"The visibility of the airport is poor due to adverse weather. An hour ago, the visibility was only 1,600 meters, but now it is 2,500 meters. "International flights on hold have started to land gradually," said spokesman Jha. There are no domestic flights at Pokhara International Airport as well. However, regular flights are operating at airports in the Terai region.

At Tribhuvan International Airport, 30 airlines, including three Nepalis, are operating international flights.

Similarly, 20 air service providers including 12 helicopter companies are providing flight services at domestic level.

After two years of completion, the Chovar Dry Port in Kathmandu has begun services.  

Currently, two hundred cars are waiting for customs clearance. 

Businessperson Bibhor Kumar Agrawal is visiting the dry port regularly for some days to proceed with the customs for cosmetic goods imported from Italy. 

The custom clearance for new vehicles has begun at Chovar Dry Port after the agreement forged with NADA Automobiles Association. It has resulted in the arrival of businesspersons seeking services here.

With no direct access to sea, Nepal has 14 dry ports, among which, Chovar Dry Port is the latest and modern facility. Most of the dry ports are constructed at borders- with China or with India. 

The latest one is now close to the main market of the country.

The businesspersons are provided spaces in the dry port to store their imports. They can use the spaces as internal depots.

Godown, rack, and equipment to un/load consignments are provided in the dry port. Arrangement of CCTV, security persons, container management and bank service are other features to equip the customs clearance. 

The dry port is spacious for as many as 500 containers. 

Executive Director at Chovar Dry Port, Ashish Gajurel, said if it is to be operated in a full scale, an environment should be created to bring the imports directly to this facility. Similarly, it can be used for final checks to exports as well. “It is however not possible at present because the imports are checked initially at border customs, including Birgunj checkpoint. Then they arrive here. It is therefore a hassle to ferry any consignment at this dry port and move to other places,” he explained.  

Gajurel however informed that once the expressway comes into operation, the exporters and importers would be free of present hassles.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 1, 100 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 127, 900 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 126, 800 per tola on Wednesday.

Similarly, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 127, 300 per tola. It was traded at Rs 126, 200 per tola.

Meanwhile, the silver is being traded at Rs 1,510 per tola today.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and the main opposition Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba held a meeting on Thursday.

During the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar, the two leaders discussed transitional justice, smooth running of the federal parliament and other contemporary issues, said Prime Minister's press expert Manohari Timilsina.

Tenzing Sherpa, one of Nepal’s pioneering DJs, has announced the ‘Everest Expedition 2024’ with the slogan ‘Stop Global Warming, Save the Himalayas’. DJ Tenzing aims to conquer the world’s highest peak, Sagarmatha (Mt Everest), within a month.

The expedition’s purpose extends beyond personal achievement; it also seeks to promote tourism and raise awareness about the impact of climate change, says DJ Tenzing. 

Hit Bahadur Tamang, Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, commended DJ Tenzing for his efforts to raise public awareness through this expedition. Minister Tamang presented DJ Tenzing with the national flag of Nepal, expressing government support for his endeavor. “I am pleased that the government has pledged to offer any necessary assistance during my expedition,” DJ Tenzing said.

Hailing from Solukhumbu, DJ Tenzing has been organizing musical programs in the Solukhumbu region for the past 12 years, particularly on International Everest Day, commemorating the historic ascent of Mt Everest on 29 May 1953.

The Secondary Education Examination has started throughout the country from 8 am on Thursday.

As many as 2, 057 exam centers have been determined for this year's SEE, the National Education Board Chairman Dr Mahashram Sharma said.

An examination center has been set up in Japan this year also.

The SEE will be conducted from March 28 to April 9.

According to him, around 500, 000 students are appearing in the SEE across the country this year.

CPN-UML former secretary Top Bahadur Rayamajhi is under the supervision of doctors at Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center.

Leader Rayamajhi was admitted to the center on Wednesday due to heart-related complications.

Dr Chandramani Poudel, a senior cardiologist involved in his treatment, said Rayamajhi's health condition is stable and that he has been admitted to the center to monitor his heart rate.

An ECG of his heart was carried out and is under observation of the doctors, he said.