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Ruben Amorim apologised to Manchester United supporters after his reign reached a new low with a humiliating elimination from the League Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town on Wednesday, Reuters reported.

United appeared to have got out of jail at Blundell Park when Harry Maguire's 89th-minute header made it 2-2 after they had trailed 2-0 with a woeful first-half display.

But a marathon penalty shootout ended 12-11 in Grimsby's favour after new signing Bryan Mbeumo, who had begun United's fightback, saw his spot kick bounce back off the crossbar, according to Reuters.

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev has been handed a substantial fine for his behaviour in a extraordinary first-round exit, BBC reported.

Medvedev, 29, was knocked out of the Grand Slam tournament after a meltdown sparked by a photographer walking on to the court during his defeat by France's Benjamin Bonzi.

The former world number one has been fined almost £31,500 ($42,500) by the United States Tennis Association.

He was docked $30,000 for unsportsmanlike behaviour and another $12,500 for obliterating a racket against a chair, according to BBC.

It means the Russian will have to forfeit about 40% of the first-round prize money he received.

One can now fly to Australia from Pokhara and from Australia to Pokhara.

This will be possible after Sichuan Airlines of China begins flights to Australia from Pokhara International Airport. 

The Airlines has sought permission from the regulatory body, Nepal Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to operate flights to Australia via Chengdu starting from Pokhara. 

According to CAAN Information Officer Gyanendra Bhol, Sichuan Airlines has sought permission to fly to Australia via Chengdu and preparations are being made to grant the permission after completing the necessary procedures.

The company plans to operate flights from September. "Bilateral discussions are underway to formally finalize the process. The flight schedule is to be submitted by the concerned airlines soon," said information officer Bhol.

Earlier, Sichuan Airlines had operated chartered flights to Pokhara International Airport for some time. The company now wants to operate regular flights to Australia as a new destination. 

Sichuan Airlines is the largest airline in Western China, headquartered in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

One of the biggest festivals of Sudurpaschim Province, Gaura, has begun today. 

On the first day of the festival, it is customary for women who fast today to start Gaura by soaking Biruda (five types of grains and legumes). Therefore, today is also known as Biruda Panchami. Biruda is considered as the prasad and used in the worship of Gaura Devi.

“One should follow a strict vegetarian diet and celibacy for a month to take part in this ritual,” said Khageshwari Saud, an expert on Gaura festival. After observing the fast the Gaura festival will begin formally. 

 “It is believed that by fasting and worshiping Gaura, the partner and family members will be healthy, live long, and be happy and prosperous,” Saud said.

From this day on, it is also customary to play the Deuda (dance) with men and women of all ages coming together in a circle. 

Since ancient times, it has been a tradition under this festival to worship Parvati, the spouse of Lord Shiva, as the Gaura Devi.

There is a possibility of heavy rainfall in one or two places in the Tarai region of Lumbini, as well as in the hilly areas of Sudurpaschim and Karnali Provinces today.

In addition, moderate rainfall is likely in some places in the hilly areas of the country including Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and in a few places in the rest of the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. 

The weather will be generally cloudy in the hilly areas of the country including Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Provinces and partly cloudy in the rest of the country.

Tonight, it will be generally cloudy throughout the country. 

There is a possibility of moderate rainfall in many places in the hilly areas of the country. Heavy rainfall is likely in one or two places in the hilly areas of Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces, as well as in the hilly areas of Lumbini and Koshi Provinces.

With the low pressure line of the monsoon located around the usual location, the influence of monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal has increased to some extent, adds the Division.

The US Embassy in Nepal handed over modern equipment and the software used for DNA tests and drug tests, to the Nepal Police Central Forensic Science Laboratory. 

The Compound DNA Index System (DNA Software) and Drug Detection Instrument were received from the US Embassy so as to make the lab tests scientific and objective. 

Amidst a program held at the Nepal police Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Samakhushi, Kathmandu today, the US Embassy handed over the technology. 

On the occasion, Inspector General of Police, Deepak Thapa, said that the modern instruments and technologies handed over today would enhance the capacity of the central forensic science lab and thereby deliver reliable lab test services in a prompt manner. 

The systems and its services would bring the forensic DNA analysis capacity to the international mark and improve the overall criminal justice system, he noted. 

IGP Thapa also expressed his confidence that the instruments would also help increase drug screening capacity. 

He lauded the continuous US assistance for the enhancement of the capacity of the central forensic laboratory and its development through consultations, training and equipment. 

At the program, US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R. Thomson expressed his hope that the modern technology handed over today would enhance the capacity of the central forensic lab of the Nepal Police and also make crucial contributions to identify the disappeared persons.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will raise the issue about the Lipulekh pass agreement signed between China and India during his visit to the northern neighbor.
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At a news conference organized to make public the Cabinet decisions on Wednesday, Spokesperson of the government, Prithvi Subba Gurung, shared that the Prime Minister would raise the issue about the agreement between the neighbouring countries during his participation in Sanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in China.

The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit China from August 30 to September 3.

Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Gurung, mentioned, "The agreement between Foreign Ministers of India and China is against Nepal's sovereignty. This matter will be discussed during the high-level meeting between top leaders of neighbouring countries during the SCO Summit." 

Nepal and India are preparing for a sideline meeting between Prime Minister Oli and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he mentioned. 

Minister Gurung opined that the Foreign Ministry on the behalf of the government of Nepal has already issued a diplomatic note about the agreement signed between foreign ministers of India and China regarding using business route via Lipulekh pass of Nepal. 

Meanwhile, he stated that the government would strictly follow the policy of not adding new and big projects as well as incorporating only the possible projects in its policies, programs and budget.

US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R. Thompson paid a courtesy call on Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari.

During the meeting held at the ministry on Wednesday, matters related to bilateral relations including trade and commerce were discussed.

Minister Bhandari and Ambassador Thompson also shared their views on continuing discussions and contacts between the Ministry and the Embassy on issues related to trade and investment promotion between the two countries.