Gold price increases by Rs 700 per tola on Friday
The price of gold has increased by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 277, 200 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 276, 500 per tola on Thursday.
Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 160 and is being traded at Rs 5, 645 per tola today.
National Earthquake Safety Day being observed today
The 27th National Earthquake Safety Day is being observed by organizing various programs.
It has been observed since 2055 BS in commemoration of the great earthquake that occurred on Magh 2, 1990 BS (16 January 1934 AD).
The purpose of observing this day is to raise awareness about earthquakes and increase preparedness.
The earthquake on Baisakh 12, 2072 BS (25 April 2015) caused significant damages to life and property.
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
US President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the rarely used Insurrection Act to quell unrest over federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, BBC reported.
He threatened to send in troops following a night of protests and vandalism in the Minnesota city after an agent shot a man in the leg.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said an officer opened fire after he was attacked by three Venezuelan nationals with a shovel and broom handle, according to BBC.
Weather to remain stable; mist forecast in Tarai
The Weather Forecasting Division has stated that currently there is no influence of a remarkable weather system in the country.
This afternoon some areas of the Tarai region will experience mist.
According to the Division, there will be partly cloudy weather in the high hill and mountainous areas of Koshi and Sudurpashchim Provinces, while the rest of the areas will remain mainly fair.
Similarly, some areas in the Tarai region will experience mist tonight.
In Karnali Sudurpashchim Provinces, the weather will be partly cloudy, while the rest of the areas will remain mainly clear.
The Division has urged one and all concerned to take necessary precautions as the mist may have partial effects on daily life, tourism, health, as well as air and road transportation.
