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Former crown prince Paras Shah was admitted to Norvic International Hospital in Thapathali on Thursday morning after the expiration of his pacemaker. 

The device was implanted in Bangkok following a weakening of his head. 

Doctors, after replacing the pacemaker,  said that his condition is stable and he is expected to be discharged within two to three days.

A pacemaker helps regulate heart rhythm when the body cannot maintain it naturally, preventing complications such as fainting or loss of consciousness.

There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning at one or two places of the mountainous region of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and at one or two places of the hilly region of Gandaki Province today.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, partly cloudy conditions will prevail over the hilly and mountainous regions while the weather will remain mainly fair over the Tarai region.

Later tonight, the weather will remain partly cloudy over Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces including the remaining mountainous regions, while the weather will remain mainly fair over the remaining hilly and Tarai regions. 

There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall accompanied by thunder and lightning at one or two places of the mountainous region of Gandaki Province.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Analysis by the Division states that there is partial influence of westerly and local winds in the country at present, according to the 8 am bulletin released by the Division.

This year's Secondary Education Examination (SEE) has begun today. 

Examination Controller at National Examination Board Tuk Raj Adhikari said that this year's SEE began from 8 am at 1,966 exam centers across the country including one center in Japan.

A total of 512,421 students in Nepal and 23 students from an examination center in Japan are appearing for this year's SEE concluding on April 12. 

Of the examinees—257,613 are female, 254,807 male and seven from others category. A total of 441,566 students are sitting for regular examinations while 70,855 students for grade increment. 

Province-wise, 82,487 students from Koshi Province, 90,243 students from Madhes Province, 109,513 students from Bagmati province, 43,972 students from Gandaki Province, 91,802 students from Lumbini Province, 39,769 students from Karnali Province and 54,635 students from Sudurpaschim Province are appearing for the SEE.

The first day features exam for the Compulsory English followed by Compulsory Nepali on April 3, Compulsory Mathematics on April 5, Science on April 6, Social Study on April 7, all subjects of optional (I) on April 8 and all subjects of optional (II)  on April 9 as well as all subjects of technical stream from April 10-12.

Various programs are being organized today to mark World Autism Awareness Day.

The Day has been observed since the United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007. 

The 2026 World Autism Awareness Day is being held under the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value,” highlighting the dignity and worth of all autistic people as part of our shared human future. 

By affirming that autistic lives are integral to our collective progress and the achievement of the SDGs, the observance calls for a future where difference is respected, dignity is protected, and every autistic person can thrive.

In a message on the occasion, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said like anyone else, autistic people should be able to shape their own lives — and help to shape our shared future.