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A tourist guide died due to altitude sickness at Langsisa in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality-4 of Rasuwa district.

The deceased has been identified as Bijay Tamang (24) of Melamchi Municipality-6, Sindhupalchowk district.

He died while a group of six to seven persons, who had come to explore a new trekking route of Langtang-Kyanjin Valley-Langsisakharka from Panchpokhari, were descending the lower altitude.

Tamang had returned after reaching 5, 800 meters above Langsisa while going to Tilmand Pass in search of a new route.

He had a problem while descending the Langsisakharka.

Relatives of Tamang, a guide of Take on Nepal, said that he could have been saved had he received treatment on time.

Inspector Netra Paudel, Information Officer at the District Police Office, Rasuwa, who had returned after reaching the incident site, said that he could have died of altitude sickness. The postmortem report is yet to come.

Kathmandu is gearing up for a spectacular event as Heritage Garden transforms into a biker’s paradise for The Annapurna Express Nepal Bike Day. Set to attract biking enthusiasts from across Nepal, this event promises an unforgettable experience with a lineup of exciting activities and attractions.

Bikers from every corner of Nepal will converge on Kathmandu, joined by six daredevil riders from India, who will showcase their impressive bikes. As the sun sets, the roar of engines will fill the air, creating a thrilling atmosphere for attendees.

The event will feature a stunning display of bikes, including iconic models like the Suzuki 750 GSXR, Ducati V4, BMW S1000, Ducati Monster, CBR 6000, and a variety of Kawasaki super bikes. This spectacle is sure to captivate motorcycle aficionados and casual fans alike.

Adding to the excitement, live music performances will energize the crowd. The lineup includes The Honeycombers, DJ Khatra, Sid, Rolex, and a special live set by Bizen. The highlight of the evening will be a performance by Carl Wine from the Netherlands, promising to set the stage ablaze.

Attendees can indulge in a variety of culinary delights from numerous food stalls and quench their thirst with refreshing drinks. Biking stalls will feature the latest models from top brands such as Honda, SH Moto, Bajaj, and KTM. The event is proudly sponsored by RIVA Natural Spring Water.

While the event promises high-octane fun, it also carries a vital message about road safety. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of wearing protective gear, particularly helmets. The event will also celebrate women riders, encouraging them to embrace the thrill of biking.

In a bid to promote responsible behavior, the organizers urge against drinking and driving. They have partnered with Tootle, a ride-share service, to offer attendees safe transportation alternatives.

Tickets for the event are priced at Rs 500 and are available through Khalti, the official ticketing partner.

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has honored Nepali peacekeeper Bhupajit Rai posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold medal. Rai had served the UN stabilization mission in Congo.

At a ceremony organized at the UN Headquarters to mark the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on Thursday, Secretary-General Guterres handed over the honor presented to Rai to Permanent Representative of Nepal to UN Lok Bahadur Thapa.

Highlighting the bravery, dedication and devotion of Rai who laid down his life in the course of discharging the duty, the Secretary-General expressed his confidence that Rai would remain an inspiration for all those deployed in peacekeeping missions.

Rai had passed away in Congo on October 13 last year.

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers has been observed since 1948 which marks the deployment of military observers to the Middle East to supervise the implementation of Israel-Arab Armistice Agreements, in what became the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization.

Since then, more than two million peacekeepers from 125 countries have since served in 71 operations around the world. Today, some 76,000 women and men are serving in 11 conflict zones across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Nepal is the largest contributor of military and police personnel to UN peace operations with more than 6,000 now serving in Abyei, the Central African Republic of the Congo, Cyprus, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, the Middle East, Somalia, South Sudan, Western Sahara and Yemen.

The Nepal government has been deploying the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police personnel as peacekeepers.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said that currently the country has witnessed partial influence of local and westerly winds along with low- pressure systems prevailing around Bihar of India.

The weather according to the department will be generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhes and Bagmati Provinces while it will largely remain clear in the rest of the country.

Light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is taking place at one or two places in Koshi Province. The weather will be partly to generally cloudy in the hilly regions of the country including Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and fair in the rest of the country this afternoon.

Light rain accompanied by lightning is likely to occur at a few places of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at one or two places of the hilly regions of Madhes and Lumbini Provinces.

Light snowfall is likely to occur at one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.

Similarly, the weather will be partly to generally cloudy in Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces tonight. Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur at a few places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at one or two places of Lumbini province, according to the weather forecast bulletin published by the Department at 6.00 am today.

In the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely to occur at a few places of Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and at one or two places of Lumbini Province.

There is a possibility of light snowfall at one or two places of the high hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces.

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there will be light rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in the Kathmandu Valley this afternoon. The maximum temperature of Kathmandu will remain between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius.