Sorha Shraddha begins
Sorha Shraddha also known as Pitri Paksha, a 16-day period in the Hindu calendar when people pay homage to their ancestors, has begun today. Sorha Shraddha falls in the lunar month of Bhadra (September–October), beginning with the full moon day and ending with the new moon day. According to Hindu mythology, Shraddha rites are performed and tarpan offered to deceased family members across three generations, both patriarchal and matriarchal. Shraddha is performed on premises of temples, riverbanks and houses with the help of priests. Dashain regarded as the biggest festival in Nepal starts after Sorha Shraddha is over.
England hold slim advantage over South Africa
England hold a narrow advantage over South Africa in the third and final Test after 17 wickets fell on a day that began with cricket paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, BBC reported.
A minute's silence was observed at The Oval and was followed by the crowd joining in the singing of God Save The King.
Sustained applause had barely ended when Ollie Robinson bowled Dean Elgar, setting the seamer on the way to 5-49.
With Stuart Broad also claiming 4-41, South Africa were bowled out for 118 in only 36.2 overs, something of a recovery from their earlier 36-6.
At 84-2 and with Ollie Pope en route to 67, England had the opportunity to take a firm grip on the contest, but a number of rash shots caused the hosts to slide to 133-6.
They had reached 154-7, a lead of 36, when bad light stopped play an hour early, according to BBC.
Even though this third day was the first of the match to contain any play, the clatter of wickets has ensured a positive result is likely.
The series is level at 1-1 after an innings victory apiece in the opening two Tests.
Charles praises Queen's reign as he is formally confirmed as king
King Charles III has praised the Queen's "unequalled reign" after being proclaimed king at a ceremony at St James's Palace, BBC reported.
The King became the monarch after the death of his mother, but a meeting formally confirmed it on Saturday.
He also approved the day of the Queen's funeral, Monday, 19 September, being a bank holiday.
Speaking before the Accession Council, the King said his mother's death had been an "irreparable loss".
Meanwhile, senior MPs in the House of Commons, including Prime Minister Liz Truss, swore allegiance to the new monarch.
Making his address in the State Apartments of St James's Palace in London, King Charles said: "It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my sister and brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss."
He later spoke of the Queen's "selfless service", saying: "My mother's reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion.
"Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life."
The King added he would "strive to follow the inspiring example" he was set by his mother in taking on the "heavy responsibilities of sovereignty".
It is the first time the historic ceremony, which dates back centuries, has been televised. The King himself was not present for the first part of the meeting when he was proclaimed monarch by the Accession Council, made up of senior politicians, judges, and officials, according
Clerk of the Privy Council Richard Tilbrook proclaimed Charles "King, head of the Commonwealth, defender of the faith", before declaring "God Save the King".
The packed room, including all of the six living former British prime ministers, repeated the phrase. The proclamation was then read out on a balcony above Friary Court in St James's Palace.
SCWEC Nepal launches ‘Aba Dhukka’ sanitary pads
SCWEC Nepal, a chamber of women entrepreneurs from SAARC nations, launched a biodegradable sanitary pads ‘Aba Dhukka’ on Sept 10. Sarojini Serchan, Vice-chairperson of the organization welcomed the participants at the product-launch event. “The main aim of SCWEC Nepal is to empower women through education and entrepreneurship,” she said. “Our motto is to provide made-in-Nepal sanitary pads to each female student.” Informing about the project, past Vice-chairperson of SCWEC Nepal said that the team were invited by Sri Lanka in 2019 where they saw the production of biodegradable sanitary pads. “This project from SCWEC Sri Lanka inspired us to start the same in Nepal,” she said. “We are soon heading to manufacture 100 percent compost sanitary pads.” Julia Chitrakar, coordinator of ‘Aba Dhukka’ project explained the journey. “Through many ups and downs, we are able to launch our product in three years,” she said. She also assured that the product will soon be available in the market on a large scale. “We had started manufacturing pads three years ago by a machine made in Nepal by Nepali engineers,” she said, “But due to some issues in the machine, we had to buy it that delayed the launch of the sanitary pads.” Covid-19 pandemic also played its part. The project aims to engage women from all the provinces in entrepreneurship. According to the data of the Customs Department, Nepal has imported sanitary pads worth Rs 1bn in the last fiscal year. The project also aims to reduce the import of pads. SCWEC Nepal trained two women with disabilities, Shristi Shrestha and Sikha Pradhan. And both of them are in charge of manufacturing the sanitary pads. Ram Chandra Tiwari, director general of Department of Industries wished for a better future of the project and assured the team to help whenever they ask for.
