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Most of the parts of the country will witness cloudy weather due to the partial influence of the western low pressure systems.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather will be partly to generally cloudy this afternoon with chances of light rain in the hilly areas and snowfall in the mountainous areas on Monday.

Meteorologist Binu Maharjan of the Division said the weather will be generally cloudy in the eastern region of Karnali, Lumbini, Gandaki, Bagmati and Madhes provinces and partly cloudy in Koshi and Sudurpaschim provinces.

The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly and mountainous regions of the country this afternoon.

Light snowfall will occur at some places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces tonight. "There will be dense cloud on Monday than today with the possibility of light rainfall in the hilly regions of Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces," he said.

The minimum temperature in Kathmandu has increased slightly compared to Saturday.

According to Division, the minimum temperature in Kathmandu was recorded at 7.2 degrees Celsius this morning.

It was recorded at 5.9 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Meteorologist Maharjan said that the minimum temperature has increased slightly due to cloudy sky in Kathmandu at night. 

Eminent ophthalmologist Prof Dr Sanduk Ruit has been awarded with this year's Shreepati Social Service National Award in Pokhara.
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The award, instituted by Shreepati Koirala Guthi based in Pokhara Metropolis-9, Mahendrapul, has been conferred on Ruit in recognizing his contribution to keep the country's name high at international level in the area of health and humanitarian services.

Chairperson of Pokhara Ward-9 Chair Dipendra Marsani among others presented Rs 222,222 along with Shreepati Social Service Medal and copper plaque to Dr Ruit, who is also the Executive Director and founder of the Tilganga Eye Foundation, at the 32nd Annual General Meeting of Guthi on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ruit said that the award motivated him to become further responsible and pursue more social service.

Similarly, senior journalist Narayan Karki has been honoured with the Social Journalism Award.

In recognition of his contribution to social service through journalism, he was honoured with a cash prize of Rs 22,222 along with a shawl and a letter of appreciation.

Secretary of Shreepati Koirala Guthi, Nawaraj Koirala said that Shreepati Social Service National Award has been given to personalities working in the fields of disaster relief and relief assistance, education, culture, health services, science technology, social awareness, humanitarian service and community development for the country and people.

"Dr Ruit has been honoured for his contribution in the field of humanitarian services, especially in eye treatment," he said.

A six-member committee comprising social workers and intellectuals was formed under the coordination of Guthi Chair Phanindra Raj Koirala to select the awardees.

Earlier, Maiti Nepal, National Innovation Centre, Padma Bhawani Model Vidyashram of Sarlahi and Bindhyavasini Religious Area Development Committee of Pokhara have received the award. 

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli commended the activism of women people's representatives in enhancing the legitimacy of local government and ensuring effective public service delivery.

Addressing the 'She Leads Icon' programme organized by an organization, Kalpa, to honour women people's representatives on Friday, PM Oli further praised the representatives' leadership in upholding the dignity.

He asserted, "While the literacy rate among women was dismal in the past, we see them in the leadership position in the present. It is a huge achievement of political changes."

Stating that 40 per cent of the people's representatives in the local level are women, the Head of the Government observed, "It is a progressive representation, which needs further increase."

On the occasion, PM Oli honoured 27 women representatives for their excellence in delivery of public services.

Likewise, three women representatives were conferred on the 'Icon Award'. 

Kathmandu, Jan 3: Minster for Foreign Affairs, Arzu Rana Deuba, paid tributes to former US President and Nobel Laureate, Jimmy Carter, by expressing grief over his demise.

Reaching the US Embassy in Kathmandu today, Foreign Minister Rana signed the Book of Condolence opened in memory of former President Carter.

She extended heartfelt condolence on the behalf of the government, the people of Nepal and her own on the passing of Carter.

The Foreign Minister said Carter was a true friend and well-wisher of Nepal as well as exemplary figure in philanthropy, peace and democracy.

"Carter's contributions were widely admired for their lasting impact on upholding human rights and democratic values. His legacy of peace, benevolence will forever be cherished and will continue to serve as an inspiration to the people around the world", writes Minister Rana.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed grief over the demise of a child singer Sachin Pariyar.

PM Oli took to social media and shared his sorrow over Pariyar's death. "I'm aggrieved over the death of child singer Sachin Pariyar.

This incident reflects adverse impact of family discord and viral trend of social networks on a talent child, giving a message that we need to be cautious while responding to sensitive issues of social relations.

Heartfelt tribute to child singer, Sachin!" Pariyar aged 13 died at TU Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu on Thursday morning at 10:45am. ----

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook Kathmandu on Thursday.

​​​According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, Lainchaur, Kathmandu, the tremor occurred at 1: 02 pm with its epicenter in Sindhupalchowk.

Center's spokesperson Monika Jha said that today's earthquake was an aftershock of the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake.

The price of gold has increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 151, 500 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 150, 000 per tola on Wednesday.

Similarly, the price of silver had increased by Rs 25 and is being traded at Rs 1, 790 per tola today.

The government has blacklisted 12 contractor companies and suppliers.

Issuing a notice today, the Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) said the companies and suppliers have been blacklisted as per the decision of the office on Wednesday.

The decision was taken being based on the statement in writing of the public agencies/bodies.

According to section 63 (1) of the Public Procurement Act, 2063 BS, 12 companies have been blacklisted. The PPMO has stated in the notice that blacklisted contractors and suppliers will not be able to participate in any procurement or bidding process for one to three years.

Some companies and suppliers have been blacklisted for three years; some for one year and some for six months, the PPMO stated in the notice.

Twelve public bodies, including the Transport Infrastructure Directorate at Phidim in Panchthar, Nepal Telecom Central Office, the Department of Roads at Chaurjahari in Rukum West, the Federal Road Supervision and Monitoring Office and the Nepal Forest Corporation Limited, have been blacklisted.