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A doctor, who jumped off the building of the Nobel Medical College in Biratnagar,  has died.

The deceased has been identified as Amit Yadav (34) of Rajbiraj Municipality-9, Saptari, Morang police Chief SP Kabit Katuwal said.

Yadav, who had completed his MBBS and was doing interning at the Nobel Medical College, committed suicide by jumping from the sixth and half floors of the hospital. 

According to a preliminary investigation, the deceased had mental problems. 

Police said that they are looking into the case.

Nepal hosted a special side event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to mark the second World Meditation Day. 

The event, titled "Awakening the Mind: Pathways to Peace, Health, and Harmony," was co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN and the Jeevan Vigyan Foundation. 

During the event that took place on December 19 at the UN Headquarters, ahead of the official World Meditation Day, Representatives LP Bhanu Sharma and Ramesh Prasad Nepal of the Jeevan Vigyan Foundation represented Nepal and spoke about how Jeevan Vigyan or the science of living helps promote peace and harmony through yoga and meditation.

Speakers highlighted the role of meditation in fostering inner peace, strengthening emotional well-being, and developing conscious leadership amidst global challenges.

The event was part of the UN's observance of World Meditation Day, which was officially declared through a resolution by the UN General Assembly on December 6, 2024. Nepal was part of the core group of countries, along with India, Sri Lanka, Andorra, and Mexico that worked to finalize this resolution.

The event was attended by United Nations Under-Secretary-General Atul Khare, Nepali Permanent Representative to the United Nations Lok Bahadur Thapa, and Jeevan Vigyan Foundation President Devi Guruma, among others, representatives from various countries and communities.

A press release issued by the foundation states that the event has helped spread spiritual awareness around the world, including yoga, meditation, and samadhi, the roots of which are based in ancient Nepal.

Partly cloudy weather prevails across the country with a possibility of mist and fog over the Tarai region today.

Later tonight, the weather will continue to remain partly cloudy across the country. 

Furthermore, mist and fog is likely to be prevalent over the Tarai, says the 24-hour weather forecast released by the Weather Forecasting Division this morning.

Meteorological Analysis by the Division also shows that there is some influence of Westerly wind across the country.

At the call of the United Nations, the World Meditation Day is being observed across the globe, including Nepal today.

To raise awareness about meditation and its benefits, the UN General Assembly last year proclaimed December 21 as World Meditation Day, recalling the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

On the occasion, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is scheduled to host an event at Sainik Manch Tundikhel in Kathmandu this morning. 

Similarly, a group meditation program including interaction on various aspects of meditation is being held at Brahmananda Saraswati Gram in Bosan, Dakshinkali Municipality-1. 

Marking the occasion, various other stakeholders bodies are also hosting a variety of programs today.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the significant benefits of meditation, particularly mindfulness meditation. 

The WHO's discussions on stress management underscore the importance of learning coping mechanisms, such as meditation, to support mental and physical well-being.

According to WHO, meditation can be a powerful self-care tool to support treatment and enhance overall well-being, particularly in managing symptoms of anxiety. 

Incorporating mindfulness meditation into your daily routine, even for just a few minutes, can help you achieve a sense of calm and focus. 

Additionally, WHO acknowledges the mental health benefits of practices like yoga, which often incorporate meditative elements.