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Nepal's monsoon has remained in a weak state with its low pressure line being located to the south of the average position.

The Meteorological Forecasting Division predicted that the weather will generally be cloudy in the hilly regions of the country, including Sudurpashchim province, while the remaining territories will see partial cloud cover this afternoon.

Moderate shower is likely to occur in a few places of the hilly areas of Lumbini and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in a couple of areas in the remaining Terai regions.

Tonight, there will generally be cloudy weather in the hilly regions of the Koshi and Sudurpashchim provinces, with partial cloud in the rest of the areas.

The division has indicated possibility of moderate rainfall in a few places of the hilly areas of Koshi and Sudurpashchim provinces, as well as in one or two places in the remaining Terai regions. (RSS)

Shree Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated by the Hindus throughout the country today with devotion and veneration amidst a variety of programs.

According to scriptures, Lord Shree Krishna was born in the midnight of Bhadrakrishna Ashtami day as per the lunar calendar during the Dwapar era.

Lord Krishna is considered as the incarnation of Lord Bishnu, the protector of human beings from evil, injustice and devilish forces. He is also regarded as the proponent of the three principles of Gyanayog, Karmayog and Bhaktiyog.

Shree Krishna Janmastami is celebrated to cherish the good deeds of Lord Krishna for a happy and prosperous life. Lord Krishna, born to Basudev and Devaki and held prisoner by Kansha in Mathura, guided humanity on the path of knowledge, truth and immortality, the legend says.

Lord Krishna is also known as "Gopal" for his dedicated service to the cows as a herder. He is also known as "Manmohan" for the melodies he used to play on his flute, charming everyone.

Devotees throng the temples of Lord Krishna including the famous Shree Krishna Temple of Mangal Bazaar in Lalitpur. The renowned and artistic Shree Krishna Temple made up of stones was built by the then King of Patan, Siddhi Narsingh Malla.

Various religious organizations and institutions celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna by organizing colorful processions with the idols of Lord Krishna flanked by decorative portraits.

Devotees, especially women, spend the night chanting prayers and devotional songs, dancing and lighting oil-fed lamps.

Nine Nepalis, who were in Kuwait for foreign employment, have died.

Nepali Embassy in Kuwait said that they, who had consumed bootleg liquor,  died during the course of treatment.

Giri Prasad Acharya, an official at the Embassy, confirmed the death of nine Nepalis.

“We have received information from the official focal person here that nine Nepalis have died so far. The cause of their death has not been confirmed yet. However, we have learned through the initial investigation that the cause of the death was the consumption of toxic liquor,” Acharya said, adding “The exact cause of death will be known only after we receive the  medical report.

It has been learnt that 35 persons have taken ill after consuming the alcohol.

Institute for Integrated Development Studies(IIDS) on Friday organized a program titled The Diaspora Dialogue (innovation, identity and global influence). The program brought together experts, innovators, and community leaders to reflect on the journeys and contributions of Nepalis around the world.  

From launching the GYAN Innovation Hub to discussing economic diplomacy, digital transformation, and decades of diaspora engagement, the conversations explored how global Nepali voices can drive knowledge, opportunity, and progress at home.  In his presentation titled Decade of Nepali Diaspora (2081 BS to 90), Biswash Gauchan, Executive Director at IIDS, said that rising NPAs and weak institutions risk trapping Nepal in the middle-income bracket, making diaspora engagement essential for trade, investment, and structural reform.”

Rising NPAs threaten financial stability and risk locking Nepal in the middle-income trap, Gauchan said.  He said: “Nepal has five major sources for economic transformation: water, hills, youths, forest, and forex.” 

 Akhilesh Upadhyay, Policy Lead and Geostrategic Affairs at IIDS, said the underutilized diaspora and human capital risks slowing Nepal’s global influence, making diaspora engagement essential for economic growth and diplomacy. Nepal’s economy diplomacy from 1923 treaty with England to engagements with Nehru and Zhou Enlai, underscores the values of international connections, according to Upadhyay, by opening doors, integrating their expertise and leveraging their networks, Nepal can convert human capital into economic and diplomatic strength, and assert its voice in multilateral forum like SAARC, BBIN, and BIMSTEC.