Light rain and snowfall likely today
The westerly low pressure system presently has a partial influence in the country, the Weather Forecasting Division stated.
Fog/mist is prevailing in some places of the Tarai region during the morning. The Himalayan regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces will generally be cloudy, it has been stated. .
This afternoon the Himalayan region of Karnali and Sudurpashchim Provinces, as well as the hilly regions of the country, will be partly cloudy, while the weather in the remaining Tarai region will be mainly fair.
There is a possibility of light rain/snowfall at one or two places in the high hilly and Himalayan region of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali Provinces.
Tonight there will be hazy conditions in a few places of the Tarai region. In the Koshi Province and the Himalayan region of Bagmati, and Gandaki Provinces there will be partly cloudy, while the weather in the remaining region will be mainly fair.
World Social Justice Day being observed today
The World Social Justice Day is being observed with diverse programs in various countries today.
This day is observed every year under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
According to the resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 26 November 2007, it was decided to observe this day every year on February 20 since 2009.
The main purpose of this day is to call on the global community to unite for promoting social justice, equal opportunities, labour rights and decent work.
UAE leaders extend National Democracy Day greetings
United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Ram Chandra Paudel on the occasion of the National Democracy Day of Nepal.
In the message delivered on Thursday, the UAE President extended best wishes to President Paudel, as well as the Government of Nepal and the people on the occasion, the UAE Embassy in Kathmandu stated.
Likewise, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, also sent messages of congratulation and best wishes to President Paudel on the occasion of the National Democracy Day of Nepal.
Andrew released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, BBC reported.
On Thursday morning, Thames Valley Police said it had arrested a man in his 60s in Norfolk and was carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
King Charles III said the "law must take its course" in response to Andrew's arrest and that the police had his "full and wholehearted support and co-operation".
