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Police have arrested the inmates who escaped from a juvenile center in Birta of Birgunj-4 two days ago.

SP Komal Shahi, Chief at the District Police Office, Parsa, said that Amarkant Thakur of Sarlahi and Pandav Yadav of Saptari, who escaped from the reform center at around 2 am on Friday by cutting the fence wire, were apprehended from different places of the border area of Sarlahi and Siraha.

Shah said that a separate police team deployed from the District Police Office, Parsa under the command of Inspector Dawa Sherpa and Sub-Inspector Binod Kafle nabbed one on Saturday night and another at around 10 am on Sunday.

According to a source, one was arrested from Sitamadi and another from Madhuwani of Bihar.

A team from the District Police Office, Parsa had left for India to search for the duo after they were seen heading towards Raxual on foot in the CCTV camera.

The center is holding a total of 126 prisoners.

Three police personnel and 11 inmates were injured when a clash broke out between two groups at the juvenile center on September 12.

The government is to form a high-level probe commission to investigate the gold smuggling case.

During a meeting of the nationally recognized parties held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on Sunday morning, consensus was reached on forming the commission.

The government expressed its readiness to form the commission as per the demand of opposition parties including the CPN-UML.

The commission, which will have the tenure of three months, will have three members.

UML Whip Mahesh Bartaula said that a three-member commission will be formed under the headship of the formerhigh court judge and will have a tenure of three months.

Meanwhile, the parties, on the occasion, also urged the government to roll back its decision to hike the price of petroleum products.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli held a meeting in Baluwatar on Sunday.

During the meeting, the duo discussed formation of a high-level probe commission to investigate the gold smuggling case.

It has been learnt that the meeting ended on a positive note.

The Prime Minister will be addressing the House of Representatives (HoR) session today and the announcement of the formation of the Commission was likely before the session commences.

It may be noted that the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) had on July 19 confiscated around 61 kilos of gold that was smuggled into the country via Tribhuvan International Airport.

According to UML whip Mahesh Bartaula, the meeting ended on a positive note and they were close to a consensus regarding the agenda and jurisdiction of the Commission.

Though the ruling and opposition parties earlier agreed to constitute the Commission, consensus on its agenda and jurisdictions was awaited.

The UML continues to obstruct the House following the confiscation of the gold, demanding the formation of a high-level probe commission to deal with the gold scam.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 800 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 108, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 108, 800 per tola on Friday.

Meanwhile, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs 107, 500 per tola. It was traded at Rs 108, 300 per tola.

Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 35 and is being traded at Rs 1,360 per tola today.

Nepal defeated Maldives by 138 runs to reach quarter-finals of the Asian Games underway in Hangzhou, China.

In the match played on Sunday, Maldives scored 74 runs losing all with the wickets with two balls to spare.

Abinash Bohara of Nepal took a record six wickets.

Similarly, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane and Kushal Burtel claimed one wicket each.

Earlier, Nepal had set a target of 213 runs against Maldives.

Captain Rohit Paudel scored a half-century off 27 balls hitting three sixes and three fours while Kushal Malla made unbeaten 47 runs off 20 balls with two sixes and three fours.

Likewise, Kushal Bhurtel and Gulsan Jha scored 35 runs each and Binod Bhandari added 13 runs to the scoreboard. Other batsmen failed to score in double figures.

Nawaj Islam took the highest three wickets for Maldives.

Prophet Song

Paul Lynch

Fiction | Dystopia

Ireland is falling apart. The country is in the grips of a government turning towards tyranny and Eilish can only watch helplessly as the world she knew disappears. When first her husband and then her eldest son vanish, Eilish finds herself caught in the nightmare logic of a collapsing society. How far will she go to save her family? And what – or who – is she willing to leave behind? Exhilarating, terrifying, and propulsive, Prophet Song is a work of breathtaking originality, offering a devastating vision of a country at war and a deeply human portrait of a mother’s fight to hold her family together. 

Elon Musk

Walter Isaacson

Biography

From the author of Steve Jobs and other bestselling biographies, this is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our era—a rule-breaking visionary who helped to lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Oh, and took over Twitter. For two years, Isaacson shadowed Musk, attended his meetings, walked his factories with him, and spent hours interviewing him, his family, friends, coworkers, and adversaries. The result is the revealing inside story filled with amazing tales of triumphs and turmoil that address the demons that drive Musk.

The Architect’s Apprentice

Elif Shafak

Historical Fiction

In 1540, 12-year-old Jahan arrived in Istanbul. As an animal tamer in the sultan’s menagerie, he looks after the exceptionally smart elephant Chota and befriends (and falls for) the sultan’s beautiful daughter, Princess Mihrimah. A palace education leads Jahan to Mimar Sinan, the empire’s chief architect, who takes Jahan under his wing as they construct (with Chota’s help) some of the most magnificent buildings in history. Yet even as they build Sinan’s triumphant masterpieces—the incredible Suleymaniye and Selimiye mosques—dangerous undercurrents begin to emerge, with jealousy erupting among Sinan’s four apprentices.

Shafak’s intricate novel brims with vibrant characters, intriguing adventure, and the lavish backdrop of the Ottoman court, where love and loyalty are no match for raw power.

I’m a 27-year-old woman and I have an issue with self-esteem. I say that because I am always worried about what people will think of me and go to extreme lengths to seem kind and polite in group settings. I hardly ever say no, and I’m always compromising even when I feel really bad about it. People tend to take me for granted and I allow it to happen. How do I change myself and become more confident about who I am? 

Answered by Rishav Koirala, psychiatrist and researcher

As a 27-year-old woman grappling with self-esteem issues, your tendency to excessively concern yourself with others' opinions and consistently prioritize their needs at your own could be indicative of underlying self-esteem challenges. These behaviors, including an inability to say no and a propensity to over compromise, may stem from a fear of rejection or a desire for approval. Recognizing these patterns is an important first step towards personal growth and self-confidence. Exploring potential root causes, such as past experiences or influences, including past relationships that may have impacted your sense of self-worth, can help you gain insight into your behavior. Embracing the concept of abundance, where you believe in your inherent worth and the availability of positive opportunities and relationships, can also be transformative in your journey towards building confidence. It’s important to remember that seeking to change and build confidence is a gradual process, and it can be valuable to seek professional support, such as therapy or counseling.

Individuals with personality disorders, like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD), often grapple with low self-esteem and difficulties in assertiveness. Building self-esteem and learning to say no assertively are critical skills for them. Assertive responses can take various forms, such as direct refusal, empathetic declines, or offering alternatives. It’s vital to respect one's needs and feelings while considering the feelings of others. Seeking professional guidance and practicing assertive communication can help individuals with personality disorders enhance their self-esteem and navigate social interactions more effectively, ultimately fostering healthier relationships.

Consulting a therapist or counselor is a valuable step to consider, as they can provide you with professional guidance, support, and tailored strategies to navigate these challenges and foster a more assertive and self-assured self. It’s important to note that sometimes these symptoms of low self-esteem, excessive worrying about what others think, and people-pleasing may occur alongside other symptoms of anxiety, potentially indicative of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is currently on an official visit to China, held a bilateral meeting with Communist Party of China (CPC) Secretary of the Sichuan Province Wang Xiaohui-led Chinese delegation on Friday.

Communist Party of China (CPC) Secretary of the Sichuan Province

Recalling the high-level meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang and the agreements signed between the two countries, Prime Minister Dahal expressed his belief that the visit to Chongqing, Tibet and Sichuan and the meeting with party chiefs will be a new milestone in the implementation of the agreement and the development of a new and high-level relations between the two countries.

On the occasion, Secretary Wang expressed his belief that Dahal is a good friend of China and that Nepal-China relations will be developed on a new basis.

Wang said that they are committed to implement the agreements signed between Nepal and China.

Prime Minister Dahal-led delegation is scheduled to return home from Chengdu on Saturday.