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The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has launched a river cleaning drive, deploying 55 employees from the Environment Department at the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office.

The initiative aims to clean up several rivers including Rudramati (Dhobi Khola), Khahare (a seasonal river in Kapan), Bhachaakhushi in the Balaju area, and Ichchhumati (Tukucha), it is said.

Currently, the team has been working on Tukucha for a week.

Supervisor Sagar Luintel said that Tukucha has accumulated more garbage compared to other rivers they have tackled so far. In the case of Rudramati, the local government took the help of a machine to collect the trash.

According to Laxman Dhakal of Kapan, the Rudramati which seemed clean after the cleaning has already started dealing with the garbage issue again, highlighting the necessity for a regulation by local authorities and increased civic awareness to maintain the cleanliness of the rivers and prevent future pollution.

Rivers in the Kathmandu Valley have long been heavily encroached upon, serving as dumping grounds for sewage and garbage, resulting in a significant pollution issue.

The Bagmati River Cleaning initiative launched from the civic level on May 19, 2013, has not yielded significant results.

The excruciatingly hot weather has us reaching for our baggiest, comfiest, cotton trousers and shirts. But as much as we would love to, we can’t always live in them. Work and social obligations mean we have to dress up. It can be difficult to plan different styles of outfits that look put together when all you really want is loose-fitting clothes and kaftans. Here are some easy ways to look cute this summer while staying cool.

 Invest in some dresses

Dresses are ideal for summer. They can up your style quotient without much effort while letting you feel the breeze on your body. Get some linen, cotton, or silk dresses in various cuts—from knee high to ankle length—and style them with boots, kitten heels, or even flats, depending on what you are in the mood for. There’s no right or wrong way to style a dress so have fun with it. When you don’t want to think too much, pair them up with chunky earrings or a cool bag and you are good to go. If you think your dress is too simple, pair it with a contrasting belt to make it the focal point of your look. Kurtis without slits can also work well as summer dresses for a weekend outing with friends.

Wide leg trousers to your rescue

Admit it, you can’t always wear a dress. Sometimes, you need to curate a more formal look. But jeans are a strict no when the temperature is soaring. Wide-leg trousers, or palazzos that cinch at the waist but have a flared bottom can come to your rescue. Paired with a formal shirt or even a tucked-in t-shirt, these bottoms can help you create a summer ensemble you can’t get enough of. Logo Fashion Industries has some super comfortable ones in a range of colors like peach, yellow, gray, and pastel blue among others. You can also find quite a selection if you are up for street shopping in New Road. Be prepared to hunt a little and don’t forget to bargain.

Boho is back

If you paid attention to any of the recent 2024 runway shows, you’ll know that boho is back and better than ever. That means fringe bags, flowy dresses, and slouchy boots dominate the summer. Rustic and handmade items in linen, denim, suede or crochet pieces work well for this look. Long, flowing cuts that add movement to the free spirited boho style are always a good alternative. Your boho wardrobe should have skirts, dresses, overalls, blouses and kimonos. These are staples that you can use to put together outfits for any occasion. We recommend printed blouses. Opt for flowery or geometric designs and the bigger, the better. It will give off a cool, summery vibe.

Embrace slouchy suiting

The slouchy suit is the summer’s answer to winter formals. Everyone from Dua Lipa to Deepika Padukone can be seen in them. You can pair them with shirts or a bralette and both will look equally chic. The particular style, over-sized in soft silhouettes, with dropped shoulders and swathing fabric can also look great when paired with relaxed garments, such as a white T-shirt or a tank top. You can accessorize it with baseball caps and sneakers or wear flip flops and a hat for a more bohemian look. We suggest you go thrift shopping for old blazers and coats that you can then pair with matching loose-fit pants.

Experiment, experiment, and experiment

The key to looking great is discovering your style and for that you must experiment. Go out of your comfort zone and change things up. If you are too scared to give yourself a style makeover, change one thing at a time. Perhaps you could wear a string top dress and style it with a really cool scarf and bangles if you aren’t comfortable wearing flowy fabrics to work. You might be surprised to find that something you thought you would never wear actually looks good on you. There are many Instagram pages that teach you neat tricks to level up a basic outfit. Check out fashion content on YouTube for pointers on how to look effortlessly chic.

Heavy rain is likely in some places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini this afternoon and night.

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, currently there is an influence of Monsoon system in most parts of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and eastern part of Lumbini Province and partial influence of local and westerly winds in the rest of the country.

The weather at present is generally cloudy with some places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini experiencing light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning.

Later this afternoon, the weather will be partly to mostly cloudy across the country with a possibility of light to moderate rain in some places of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces as well as some places in the rest of the country. There is also a possibility of heavy rain at one or two places in Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini.

Similarly, tonight the weather will remain partly cloudy to mostly clear in hilly parts of the country including Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at some places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces as well as at some places of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces.

In the next 24 hours, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in some places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini Provinces as well as in some places of Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces.

Nepali Ambassador to Thailand Dhan Bahadur Oli presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand amidst a special ceremony held at the Amphorn Royal Palace.

Following the presentation of credentials, Ambassador Oli received an audience with His Majesty the King and conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes from President Ram Chandra Paudel for good health and happiness of His Majesty the King and for the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of the friendly people of the Kingdom of Thailand.

The Ambassador mentioned that Nepal and Thailand enjoy close and friendly relations, which so happily subsist between the two Government and Peoples, bound by common culture and shared values historically and demonstrating support for each other in regional and international forums. Strong linkages between the peoples of Nepal and Thailand dates back to ancient times with the flourishing of Buddhism, he said.

Ambassador Oli conveyed the wish of the President of Nepal to welcome His Majesty the King in the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini and the capital city of the Maharaja Rajarshi Janaka, Janakpur, Nepal at the convenient time of His Majesty the King.

His Majesty the King welcomed Ambassador Oli to the Kingdom of Thailand to assume his new post and wished him success in his assignment. His Majesty the King asked the Ambassador to convey warm greetings to the President of Nepal and best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Nepal.

Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana was present during the credentials presentation ceremony.