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Partly cloudy weather is forecast today in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces, while the rest of the country is expected to experience mainly fair conditions.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division’s 8:00 am bulletin, there is a possibility of light rainfall and snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and Himalayan regions of these provinces. Fog and mist are also likely at many locations across the Tarai region during the day.

Tonight, mist may occur at a few places in the Tarai. Partly cloudy conditions are expected in Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim Provinces, as well as in the high hilly and Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki, while the remaining areas are likely to remain mostly fair. Light rainfall and snowfall may continue at isolated locations in the high hilly and Himalayan regions.

The Division stated that the prevailing weather pattern is being influenced by the partial effect of a westerly low-pressure system over the country.

The Election Commission has adopted a policy of using locally produced materials as much as possible for the elections to the House of Representatives slated for March 5.

To make the election economical, transparent and to use and encourage local products, the Commission has adopted a policy of using locally produced materials as much as possible. 

A total of 51 materials will be used for the elections and currently 37 types of materials are being procured from the provinces and districts in a decentralized manner, shared the Commission's spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai.

Among them, 14 types of materials are being procured from the central level and the responsibility for most of the purchases has been given to Salt Trading Company. He said that only new materials worth Rs 67.5 million have been procured for the elections and other materials have been reused.

The government of Ecuador has condemned what it described as an attempt by a US federal immigration agent to enter the Ecuadorean consulate in Minneapolis, BBC reported. 

The agent was prevented from gaining access by consular officials, who acted "to guarantee the protection of the Ecuadoreans who were inside the consulate at the time", a statement by Ecuador's foreign ministry said. 

Ecuador, whose president is an ally of Trump, has filed an official complaint, according to BBC. 

Europe must step up urgently to improve its defence and make Nato "more European to maintain its strength", because the US has shaken the transatlantic relationship to its foundation, the EU's foreign policy chief has warned, BBC reported. 

The US would continue to be Europe's partner and ally, Kaja Kallas told a defence conference, but no great power had ever "outsourced its survival and survived".

Tensions with the US flared when President Donald Trump threatened to take over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, according to BBC. 

A passenger plane has crashed in northern Colombia, killing all 15 people on board, the country's state-run airline Satena confirmed, BBC reported. 

In a statement, it said its aircraft - a Beechcraft 1900 - "suffered a fatal accident", but gave no further details. The wreckage has now been located in a mountainous area.

The official passenger list includes lawmaker Diogenes Quintero Amaya and Carlos Salcedo, a candidate in upcoming congressional elections, according to BBC. 

Donald Trump has warned Iran that "time is running out" to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme following the steady build-up of US military forces in the Gulf, BBC reported. 

The US president said a "massive Armada" was "moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose" towards Iran, referring to a large US naval fleet.

In response, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country's armed forces were ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to "immediately and powerfully respond" to any aggression by land or sea, according to BBC. 

Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) has appointed Managing Director of Surya Nepal Gaurav Tayal as its Vice President . 

A meeting of the Chamber’s Executive Committee meeting held on Tuesday made the decision to this effect. 

Tayal succeeds Ravi Rayavaram in the role. 

He recently assumed charge as Managing Director of Surya Nepal and now takes on the vice-presidential responsibility at NICCI, further strengthening the leadership continuum between the two institutions.

Welcoming the appointment, NICCI President Sunil KC expressed confidence in Tayal’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the Chamber’s mission. “Tayal’s engagement with NICCI will add fresh momentum to our initiatives and help the Chamber expand its reach and impact,” KC said.

The Executive Committee and the President of NICCI jointly welcomed Tayal and conveyed their expectation that, during his tenure, the Chamber will play an even more active role in facilitating bilateral trade, economic cooperation, and broader engagement between Nepal and India. 

Norwegian Ambassador to Nepal Dagny Mjøs paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki today.

During the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar, matters of mutual interest and well-being between the two countries were discussed.