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Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114, Associated Press reported.

Local media in India reported that Singh sustained severe head injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Monday while he was crossing the road at his native village near Jalandhar in Punjab. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. His London-based running club and charity, Sikhs In The City, confirmed his death.

India’s Prime minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Singh, saying he was “extraordinary because of his unique persona and the manner in which he inspired the youth of India on a very important topic of fitness.”

Singh became the oldest man to run a full marathon in 2011 at the age of 100 in Toronto. His accomplishment was not recognized by Guinness World Records because he did not have a birth certificate to prove his age. Singh had a British passport that showed his date of birth as April 1, 1911, while a letter from Indian government officials stated that birth records were not kept in 1911, according to Associated Press.

A five-year-old girl died after falling into a septic tank of the Bharatpur Hospital, Chitwan.

According to the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at District Police Office Rabindra Khanal, Bikas Magar's daughter, Anjana, died after she fell into the tank. 

Magar is an employee of the same hospital, it has been learnt. 

The minor had fallen into the septic tank on Tuesday afternoon while playing. 

She was immediately rescued and admitted to the hospital where she breathed her last during the course of treatment.

The price of land in Hanumandhoka area has been set at Rs 5m per anna, according to the Financial Act issued by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City for the fiscal year 2025/26. This is the highest land valuation in Kathmandu.

Similarly, land prices have been set at Rs 5m per anna in several areas, including New Road (from Pipalbot to the south of RB Complex), the west of the old Kathmandu Metropolitan City building, and the stretch from New Road to Khichapokhari and Dharahara. The same rate applies to land from the Keshar Mahal entrance through Thamel to Chetrapati, as well as areas covering Hanumandhoka, Indra Chowk, and the route from Asan to Bhotahiti. Additionally, land from Asan to Rastriya Nachghar, further east to Bishwojyoti Hall and Tindhara Pathshala, and from Mahendra Statue to Kathmandu Plaza has also been valued at Rs 5m per anna.

Land connected to the main road from Maitighar, Singha Durbar West Gate, Putalisadak, Hattisar, Kantipath, Jamal, Durbar Marg, and Ghantaghar to Kamaladi has also been valued at Rs 5m per anna. This same valuation applies to land along the main roads connecting Jamal, Ranipokhari, Bir Hospital, Nepal Airlines Corporation, Goshwara Post Office, and Tripureshwor, as well as land from Ratna Park, Old Bus Park, Shahid Gate to Sundhara, and Singha Durbar West Gate to Bhadrakali.

Land connected to the main roads from Putalisadak, Bagbazar, and Ratna Park has been valued at Rs 4m per anna. This valuation also applies to land from Kumari Bank, Putalisadak to Old Bus Park and Padmodaya Mode to Sahibal Chowk.

Land connected to the main roads from Khichapokhari to the south, Bhungla Marg, Ganbahal, and Bhotebahal has been valued at Rs 3.6m per anna. Similarly, land from New Road Gate to Mahabouddha Ganeshsthan, and from Chikana to Indra Chowk, has also been fixed at Rs 3.6m. The same rate applies to land from Dugam Bahil to the gate of Ranjana Hall in the west and from New Road Pipalbot to the Ranjana Hall in the north.

Land along the main road from Lainchaur Chowk, Hotel Radisson, Panipokhari, Teaching Hospital, Narayan Gopal Chowk has been fixed at Rs 3.2m per anna. This rate also applies to land from Balkumari Bridge–Koteshwor–Tinkune–Min Bhawan–New Baneshwor–Bijuli Bazaar–Thapathali–Tripureshwor–Teku to the Bishnumati Bridge.

According to the Financial Act, land along the roads from New Baneshwor Chowk to Kantipur Dental, Old Baneshwor Chowk to Gaushala Chowk, and from Maitighar Mandala to Hanumansthan via the Singha Durbar South Gate and the Archaeology Department, as well as land in front of the Kathmandu District Court is also valued at Rs 3.2m.

Land from Gaushala to Dhobikhola, connected to the Ring Road, has been assessed at Rs 3m per anna. According to the Metropolitan City’s Economic Act, land valuation across Kathmandu ranges between Rs 3m and Rs 5m per anna.

Currently there is an influence of monsoon winds across the country and the monsoon's low pressure line is situated near the average location in the west and slightly north from the average location in the east, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said. 

The weather will be generally cloudy across the country this afternoon with chances of light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in many places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, as well as some places in other provinces. 

According to the Department, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall in some places of Koshi Province. 

As predicted, heavy rainfall will also occur in one or two places in Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces. 

Light to moderate rain and snowfall are expected in some areas of the high hills and mountainous regions of the country. 

There is also a possibility of winds in the Tarai region of Koshi Province and some places in Madhes Province. 

Likewise, there will be partial to generally cloudy weather across the country tonight. 

There are chances of light to moderate rain along with thunder and lightning in some areas of the hilly regions, including Koshi, Madhes, and Sudurpashchim Provinces , as well as in some other provinces. 

The regular weather bulletin issued by the Department at 6:00 am today stated that there is a possibility of heavy rain in one or two places in the Koshi, Madhes, and Sudurpashchim Provinces. 

Additionally, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snowfall in some areas of the high hills and Himalayan regions of the country. 

The strong wind is predicted in some areas of Madhes Province. 

The Department has warned of the risk of floods, landslides, and river overflow due to potential rainfall and has urged residents of urban and Terai areas to adopt necessary precautionary safety measures.