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World Radio Day is being observed in several countries across the globe today with diverse programs on the participation of radio, communication experts and broadcasters. 

Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO Member States and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13. 

It is a Day to thank broadcasters for the news they deliver, the voices they amplify and the stories they share.

World Radio Day was first celebrated in 2012 under the leadership of UNESCO. It was initiated in commemoration of the day in 1946 when the United Nations Radio was established. 

UNESCO has stated that educational content is presented to audiences across all five continents through 'digital' broadcasting. 

According to UNESCO, the purpose of this day is to raise public awareness about the importance of radio as a communication medium, ensure access to information for decision-makers, encourage the use of radio, and strengthen international cooperation among broadcasters worldwide. 

Radio is regarded as a powerful medium for celebrating the diversity of human society. 

It is established as an important platform for democratic dialogue. Radio remains the most listened-to medium worldwide. 

Its unique capability to reach a wide audience makes radio a public forum that fosters the perception of diversity in society, provides opportunities for all voices to speak, be represented, and be heard.

UNESCO has emphasized that radio 'stations' should serve diverse communities by offering various programs, perspectives and content, and should also reflect audience diversity in their structure and operation.

In a message issued on the same occasion, UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enani emphasized that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) should be for the public good, stating that radio must work to provide information honestly and support communities with empathy. 

UNESCO has indicated that on the occasion of World Radio Day, various radio stations and broadcasters will conduct special programs, forums, competitions, story collections, and public awareness activities.

Presently the country has witnessed the general influence of the Westerly Winds. 

There are partly cloudy skies in the high hills and mountainous regions of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali Provinces. 

According to the Weather Forecasting Division, the weather is mainly clear in remaining parts of the country. 

Mist will prevail in some areas of the Tarai region till noon today. Clouds will occur in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces, and the rest of the areas will be partly cloudy. 

Tonight there will be mist in some places of the Tarai. Clouds will appear in the high hill and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces, and the rest of the areas will be partly cloudy. 

There is a possibility of light rain and snowfall in one or two places in the high hill and mountainous regions of Koshi and Gandaki Provinces. 

The Division has urged the general public and all concerned to stay safe from air pollution in the Tarai and valleys where there is a possibility of mist in some Tarai areas until noon with no rainfall likely. 

India on Thursday handed over the third tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal. 

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava presented the assistance  to Minister for Home Affairs of Nepal Om Prakash Aryal at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu. 

The latest tranche includes more than 270 vehicles and other logistical supplies, among them 50 trucks designated for the Nepal Army, in line with Kathmandu’s request to support election preparedness.

Chief of Army Staff General Ashok Raj Sigdel formally received the trucks on behalf of the Nepal Army.

Speaking at the program, Home Minister Aryal thanked the Indian side for the timely and significant nature of assistance provided to Nepal. He also conveyed his appreciation for the mutually beneficial and comprehensive nature of cooperation between the two countries, which is marked by mutual trust, friendship, and a shared adherence to democratic values.

The first two tranches of such election-related assistance, comprising over 310 vehicles and other supplies from the Government of India, have already been handed over to Nepal on January 20 and 29  respectively. Some additional deliveries are expected to take place in batches in the coming days, according to the statement. 

The Nepal Police brought 10 fugitives, who were hiding abroad after being accused of different charges in the country, back home with the help of International Criminal Police Organization(INTERPOL). 

Spokesperson of Nepal Police and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abhi Narayan Kafle said that 10 people were brought back to Nepal from different countries with the help of INTERPOL. 

DIG Kafle stated that the 'red notices' were issued by the INTERPOL against eight and diffusion notices against two other fugitives. It is stated that they were brought to Nepal for legal actions. 

Kafle also pledged to bring back those criminals under the legal framework.   

The ‘red notices’ against the fugitives are issued by INTERPOL at the request of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Nepal Police.