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Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a meeting with Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in his bid to end the current House deadlock created by the Congress.

Prime Minister Dahal had reached Budhanilkantha to urge Deuba to end the Parliament impasse, the Prime Minister’s Secretariat informed.

It has been said that they discussed contemporary political issues for around 40 minutes.

Senior leaders of the major political parties are holding a meeting to finalize the terms of reference (ToR) of the parliamentary probe committee.

The NC has long been obstructing the parliamentary proceedings, alleging the involvement of Deputy Prime Minister Lamichhane in the fraud and demanding the formation of a parliamentary committee to ensure a fair investigation into the case whereas the CPN-UML and RSP in particular have made it clear that an individual-centric probe is simply unacceptable.

The government is preparing to endorse the government’s policies and programs in the Parliament meeting today.

Congress lawmakers, however, have been saying that they would allow the House to function until the parliamentary probe committee is formed.

The main opposition is organizing a mass demonstration today to mount pressure on the government.

The Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) vaccination campaign against polio has started across the country today.

A total of 1.46 million children are being vaccinated under the campaign.

The IPV Vaccination campaign has been started in all the 77 districts of the country and the IPV vaccine has been provided in the regular vaccination centers as well, said Abhiyan Gautam, the head of Central Vaccination Campaign.

Gautam said that children, who missed regular polio vaccinations from 2073 to 2075 BS, will be included in the vaccination campaign that will run until June 8.

Although vaccination against polio started in Nepal from 2071, it could not take place between 2073 to 2075 due to lack of IPV vaccine worldwide.

Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is occurring at some places in the hilly parts of Gandaki Province and one or two places of the plains of Lumbini Province.

This is due to the partial effect of the local air and low-pressure system around Uttar Pradesh of India, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has said.

Likewise, the weather will remain partial to generally clear in Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces, and clear in the remaining part of the country.

The weather this afternoon will be partly to mostly cloudy in the hilly parts of the country, and mostly clear in the remaining parts of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in the hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali, and one or two places in the remaining parts of the country.

Similarly, the weather will remain clear tonight in hilly parts of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali and clear in the remaining parts of the country. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at some places of Koshi region and heavy rain at one or two places in the rest of the hilly areas of the country including Madhes and Sudurpaschim Provinces.

Meanwhile, the temperature of Kathmandu valley is rising continuously, with maximum temperature likely to remain between 31 and 33.4 degrees Celsius.

The maximum temperature of Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj has reached above 41 degrees Celsius in the past few days.

You want to rest and relax during the weekend. But sometimes you get bored of just lazing around and want to do something to entertain yourself. Then again, you don’t want to go out either. So, what can you do? Here are our top five suggestions.

Paint with a friend

Make hay when the sun is shining. By this, we mean take the opportunity to sit out in the feeble sun in between spurts of rain, with a glass of cold beverage, and paint a masterpiece. You can gift the art you make to a friend who has a birthday coming up or display it proudly in your home. You don’t need to know how to paint to be able to have some fun on paper or canvas. Invest in some paint and materials to paint on depending on the medium you prefer and make art. It can be relaxing and therapeutic.

 Put on some music and whip a dish

Regular food—the dal, bhat, tarkari kind—can feel a little mundane on the weekends, when most of us want some finger-licking good food. Rather than opting for takeaway or going out to eat, why not whip up a dish that you can be proud of? What’s more, you are in complete control of the ingredients so your food will be fresh and to your liking. Put on a solid playlist (we recommend upbeat indie pop or jazz), look up the recipe of what you want to make, and have a blast in the kitchen. Take time to slice the veggies and relish the process.

Bake a cake or make a cocktail

Few things can make you feel better than the smell of vanilla essence wafting in your kitchen or a refreshing beverage in hand when there’s a cool breeze blowing in the evening. There are countless recipes to choose from online. Instagram has many easy, accessible recipes for some scrumptious cakes. Bake one for yourself or your family, to enjoy for dessert with some melted ice-cream. Alternatively, learn to make some cocktails. It can be fun and rewarding. And you can impress your friends at the next party.

Pick a project and tackle it with gusto

Everyone has a list of things they have been meaning to do for a while but haven’t gotten around to yet. It could be repainting that childhood bookshelf a bright yellow, making a macramé wall hanging, or tending to your flower beds. Pick something you have been putting off and get on with it. Listen to a podcast or an audiobook while doing it or make it a meditative process by just focusing on the task at hand. You will have crossed something off your to-do list and that will feel just wonderful.

Learn a useless skill

No skill is useless. What we mean to say is when you are bored, learn to do something that your day-to-day life or job doesn’t require you to know. It could be origami, playing the ukulele, learning random phrases in different languages, or mugging up the value of pi, say, up to 25 decimal places. Trust us, it will be both engaging and entertaining. Try to do a handstand, make balloon animals, look up some knock-knock jokes and learn them, or learn some magic tricks—there are many random things you can pick up.

I’m 48 years old. My entire life has been dedicated to caring for my in-laws, husband, and children. Despite all my efforts to keep them happy, my husband cheated on me with someone much younger. I feel lost and broken. It’s been 8 months since I found out, but I still can’t forget what happened. Despite his apologies, the pain lingers, and I struggle with anxiety and fear. I feel trapped in this situation because I care deeply about my children. What should I do?

Answered by Kapil Sharma, counseling psychologist, Nepal Institute of Mental Health

I truly understand that as responsible parents in a long-term relationship, facing betrayal or infidelity at the age of 48, especially when there are children involved, is incredibly painful. It can leave you feeling lost, broken, and overwhelmed with emotions such as anxiety, sadness, and stress. It’s entirely understandable to feel this way. Recognizing and acknowledging these emotions can be very helpful.

Healing from infidelity is a gradual process that requires time, patience, and self-compassion. Carefully consider your options. Ultimately, the decision to stay in the marriage or pursue a different path depends on what you think is best for you and your children in the long run.

Start by practicing self-compassion and kindness toward yourself. Understand that you are going through a difficult time, and even if there is no one to share your burden, you can help yourself by engaging in activities that bring you joy. It could be yoga, meditation, spending time in nature, listening to music, journaling, or anything that helps to cheer you up. Be there for yourself—self-love and compassion matters most at this stage.

Another thing to follow is to set clear and distinct boundaries. Communicate your needs and expectations clearly. If both of you are willing, consider seeking couple’s therapy to work on rebuilding trust. Communication is key. If you find it difficult to communicate directly with your husband, try discussing your feelings with close friends or family members. Sharing things helps to get perspective and validation as well as find the way forward. 

If you are struggling, consider seeking support from a qualified professional, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. Therapeutic support provides a safe space to process emotions, gain insight into your feelings, develop coping strategies, and navigate challenging situations. Remember, you deserve to be happy and respected in your relationship. There are ways to work on it and, if needed, we are here to help you through this difficult time.

Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal is leaving for St. John's, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda today.

She is scheduled to participate in the Fourth International Conference of Small Island Developing States to be organized by the United Nations from May 27 to 30.

During the conference, she will deliver a speech on behalf of the group as the Chair of the Global Coordinating Bureau for the Least Developed Countries Group (LDCs).

Foreign Secretary Lamsal is also scheduled to hold various bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the conference, the Ministry said.

The conference is held every 10 years with the aim of reviewing the progress of small island developing countries in sustainable development and proposing an action plan for the new decade.

The fourth conference is being held under the theme of "Charting the course toward resilient prosperity".

The Foreign Secretary will return home on June 1.

An international tea festival is to be organized in Ilam which is known by the moniker 'the tea capital' of Nepal. The event will be held from June 8 to 10 in Ilam Bazar.

Mayor of Ilam Municipality Kedar Thapa said the international tea festival is being organized to publicize the quality of Nepali tea to the world. He added that the event will have the participation of tea industrialists, tea farmers, entrepreneurs and international tea enthusiasts.

"We are organizing the international tea festival under the municipality's leadership in a bid to address the complaints of tea farmers and traders," Mayor Thapa said, adding that tea could be a major source of earning foreign currency if the export of Nepal-grown tea could be increased to foreign countries.

According to him, the festival is organized with the objective of marketing tea and encouraging farmers towards tea cultivation. Mayor Thapa expressed that the festival will help in marketing Nepali tea in the international market.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that police personnel should fulfill their duty towards the state by carrying out their responsibilities in an efficient way.

Addressing the convocation ceremony of Nepal Police, Police Inspector Basic Training 1-182, here today, PM Dahal expressed his confidence that the police force is capable of and successful to face all kinds of challenges that might be encountered in the working area.

"I am confident that you will be successful in making your work performance result-oriented, negotiating the obstacles that might come in course of crime control and investigations through the skills acquired from the training. I have the confidence that you will fulfill the responsibilities of your position adeptly without being deviated in the line of duty," he said.

Prime Minister Dahal on the occasion reminded that Nepal Police is an organization established to maintain law and order in society and protect human rights, effectively controlling crime and conducting investigations guided by the main concept of the rule of law.

According to him, training institutes have an important role in producing a capable and professional police workforce that can face up to the challenges of the 21st century. Stating that newer and newer challenges are being faced along with the rapid development of science and technology, PM Dahal stressed on the need of becoming accountable to the citizens, sensitive to human rights, fair and impartial, professional and committed to the principle of the rule of law.

He emphasized that the Training Centre should be sensitive to producing skilled and capable human resources who can efficiently fulfill the responsibilities given by the state as far as possible for taking the relations between citizens and the police to a new height.

Reiterating that the police organization's effectiveness is directly affected by the capability and efficiency of the police force that have to be mobilized in large numbers for maintaining law and order, the Prime Minister said capable and adept human resources and timely and professional training are inevitable for the police organization.

He shared on the occasion that the course content of the training has to be revised in order to make it more standard and practical, adding new structures are being constructed at Panauti of Kavre for adopting modern training methods and standards.

The PM made it clear that the Government of Nepal is committed to facilitating the construction of these structures and having them constructed through diplomatic initiatives, placing national security and interest at center.