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The influence of the monsoon winds across the country has lost its strength with a partial effect of local winds. 

Most parts of the country is likely to have clear weather. 

This afternoon the hilly regions of the country will generally be cloudy while the remaining areas will be partially cloudy, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. 

There is a possibility of moderate rainfall in some hilly areas of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali Provinces, while light rain is likely to occur in one or two places of the remaining areas. 

Tonight the hilly regions of the country, including Koshi province will be partially cloudy, while the rest of the areas will have clear weather, it is stated in the weather bulletin. 

There is a chance of moderate rainfall in one or two places in the hilly areas of the country, including Koshi Province. 

Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun issued four-point instructions to the Centre for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) for immediate implementation. 

Minster Pun, also the chair of CTEVT, instructed the CTEVT to prepare a framework aiming to improve the existing curriculum and incorporate innovations, and submit it by  October 17. 

The minister also instructed to set up an integrated calendar and ensure that exam results are published mandatorily within three months. 

A mechanism that listens to the complaints of students, parents, and teachers at the council's office, and records/addresses the received complaints must be established and put into operation immediately, stated in the instruction. 

Likewise, a report on all applications received for affiliation since the year 2069 BS should be prepared and submitted to the ministry by October 17, and decisions regarding granting or not granting affiliation should be taken promptly. 

Everyone has a smartphone and everyone is taking pictures on it. But if we are to be honest about it, not everyone knows how to take good photos on their phone. However, there are some basics that can help you turn a random shot into a masterpiece. You just need to pay a little attention to some small details and then take it from there. 

Clean your lens

You might scoff at this but you’d be surprised at how many of us don’t get good shots simply because our camera lenses aren’t clean. So take a bit of lens cleaner or a wipe made for glasses and give your phone camera lens a wipe down before taking a photo. Get into the habit of cleaning your phone regularly to ensure your photos aren’t blurry.

Make use of natural light

Have you noticed how the flash always makes your photos look a little off? If you can, try to take photos in natural light. They always come out looking much better than photos in artificially lit spaces or with the flash on. Avoid harsh overhead lights or midday sun which create strong shadows. However, there are different forms of natural light and over time you will slowly come to understand how they affect the quality of the photos you take. 

Learn the right framing technique

Many people take off looking photos because they just point and shoot without considering the frame of the photo. Framing is a technique that can make your photos look so much nicer. Use archways, trees, doors, or windows to create visual borders around your subject. This draws your eyes to the subject and makes it look appealing. It also provides depth and context to your photos. 

Play with angles and composition

Don’t just point and shoot. Look at how you can try different angles to take a photo. For portraits, slightly above eye level works great. Low angles create a dramatic effect. Make sure you consider the background and keep it as clutter free as possible. If you are taking photos in a crowded space, move around to get the perfect shot. Turn on the grid in your camera setting so that you can place your subject along lines and intersections to ensure they are aligned properly. 

Ask a pro to help 

Chances are that you know someone who takes really good pictures. That friend whose photos you always like on Instagram? Or a colleague who becomes the designated photographer at every event? Take tips from them. Ask them questions. Look at their photos. If possible, tag along when they are out to take photos. You will learn more by practicing than by reading or watching tutorials. 

Use your phone’s features 

Your phone comes with some preset features that can make your photos look nice. Try experimenting with the different modes and settings. Experiment with portrait mode for blurred backgrounds. If the object you are photographing is moving, use the burst mode. There are also options for shooting in both bright and dark areas. You could also use different filters to edit your photos. The key is to play around with your phone camera. 

The government has decided to insure state-owned assets for the first time, aiming to reduce financial exposure from disasters and unrest such as the recent GenZ protests that left public buildings and vehicles in ruins. The Cabinet meeting held on Sunday endorsed the plan to make insurance mandatory for government property. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the decision in a statement two days later, saying it would “initiate the process of insuring government infrastructure.”

Until now, the state had borne the full cost of rebuilding whenever earthquakes, floods, fires, or arson damaged public assets. But the scale of destruction during the Sept 8–9 GenZ protests, which targeted iconic institutions including the Supreme Court, Parliament, Prime Minister’s Office, and ministries inside Singha Durbar, highlighted the need for risk-sharing mechanisms.

According to the Nepal Insurance Authority, non-life insurers have already received 2,478 claims amounting to Rs 22.25bn following the protests. While private properties and businesses had coverage, government buildings were not insured, meaning reconstruction would have to be funded entirely from the treasury.

While the exact number of government buildings is not available, observers say it is substantial. In addition to federal-level structures, all seven provincial governments and 753 local governments maintain their own offices across the country. Each ward within the local units also has its own building. Major government agencies are represented in all 77 districts, while the army and police maintain nationwide presence with extensive infrastructure. There are also numerous universities, colleges, and schools under the public sector.

Officials said the new policy would initially focus on insuring government buildings and vehicles, which alone would generate billions of rupees in premiums for the domestic insurance industry. Full-scale coverage of all public assets would take time, they added, but the step marks a major breakthrough for insurers who have long pushed for mandatory government asset coverage. Industry experts say the government's decision could more than double the size of the non-life insurance market. 

The Nepal Insurance Authority had earlier advised the government to include asset coverage in this year’s budget. But the proposal was shelved due to fiscal constraints. Finance ministry officials now say the scheme will be implemented beginning the next fiscal year. Government vehicles are insured, but they only have the mandatory third-party insurance cover.

Ambassador of the United States (US) Dean R Thompson has paid a courtesy call on Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel. 

At a meeting held at the ministry today, the two discussed the matters related to the recent political situation of Nepal and various aspects of bilateral relations, Minister Kharel's secretariat informed. 

On the occasion, Minister Kharel briefed the US ambassador about the changed political circumstances after Gen Z protests and the incumbent government's priorities. 

Ambassador Thompson extended congratulations and best wishes to Minister Kharel for the latter's successful tenure, according to the minister's secretariat. 

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reiterated that  the government stands for social justice and good governance. Corruption control is a priority, she added. 

PM Oli said it in her address to the nation on Thursday evening.

It is her first address to the nation after she assumed office as the PM of the interim government mandated to hold election to the House of Representatives (HoR) coming March 5. 

She urged all civil employees to ensure hassle-free and prompt public service delivery. 

Hotlines were managed in all government offices, including the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers to hear public complaints. Anyone having grudges to public service could reach the hotline and lodge complaints, she reminded. 

The PM made it clear that the issue of constitution amendment could be addressed only through the parliament with people's representatives. However, the government was being run as per the spirit of Gen-Z struggle. 

She sought cooperation from all sides concerned to make the government successful.

The small-scale and haphazard projects will be scrapped in a bid to secure resources for the fiscal year. A reconstruction fund was set up to collect the budget for rebuilding infrastructures damaged during the protests, she shared.

The PM appealed to all civil servants not to engage in the activities that discourage colleagues in the changed context, but to devote themselves to better public service delivery. 

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 2. 35 points to close at 2, 652. 00 points on Thursday.

Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 0. 10 points to close at 459. 28 points.

A total of 7,953,740-unit shares of 327 companies were traded for Rs 3. 26 billion.

Meanwhile, Him Star Urja Company Limited (HIMSTAR)

​was the top gainers today with their price surging by 10. 00 percent.
Likewise, City Hotel Limited (CITY) was the top loser as its price fell by 7. 55 percent.

At the end of the day, the total market capitalization stood at Rs 4. 43 trillion.

A free bus service has been operated for the passengers stuck in a landslide at Tuinkhola under the Narayangadh-Muglin road section.

The Nepal Police has started a free bus service targeting passengers stranded due to the landslide over the past two days. 

According to District Police Office Chief Deputy Superintendent Govinda Puri, the bus service for passengers stranded by the landslide has been started since Tuesday. Two school buses belonging to the Police School Shantipur are being used for this purpose. 

The bus service has been launched targeting passengers who have arrived at the bridge at Panchkilo via the Tanahun route. 

He said, "We have launched a free bus service to Bharatpur for the stranded passengers who have arrived at the bridge at Panchkilo on foot or via the alternative Tanahu route." 

The police have been sending a bus from Bharatpur after the stranded passengers have gathered at Panchkilo and transporting them to Bhartpur.

After the road was blocked, passengers had to walk and take an alternative route. 

Frequent landslides have made it difficult to clear the road at times.

It is expected that the landslide at Tuinkhola will be cleared by Friday.

Although the landslide that occurred last Friday was cleared to reopen the road, another landslide blocked the road again on Tuesday. Work to clear the landslide has also been going on since early this morning.