Tihar festival concludes: sisters, brothers exchange tika on final day

KATHMANDU:- With the celebration of Tihar tika also known as Bhaitika, this year's Tihar festival concluded on Thursday. Though the Tihar which is also called the Yamapanchak is observed for five..

Preparation for Chhath puja begins

MAHOTTARI:- With the completion of Tihar festival, preparation for the biggest festival of Madhes has kicked off in the district. A culture expert Dhrub Ray informed that preparation for the..

People throng at Balgopaleshwar Temple for Bhaitika

KATHMANDU:- People thronged the Balgopaleshwar Temple to receive tika and pay homage to god Balgopaleshwar on the occasion of the Bhaitika festival today. This temple, located in the..

Light snowfall possible along with partly cloudy skies in hilly areas

KATHMANDU:- The Meteorological Forecast Division has indicated a partial influence of westerly winds affecting the Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. This afternoon, the hilly regions across all..

11:39 am is auspicious hour for Tihar Tika

KATHMANDU:- Today on the sacred day of Tihar, also revered as Yam Panchak nation rejoices in the observance of Bhai Tika. According to the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, the auspicious..

Tihar festival being observed across nation

KATHMANDU:- On the sacred day of Tihar, also revered as Yam Panchak, the nation rejoices in the observance of Bhai Tika. Sisters, with hearts full of devotion, faith, and loyalty, adorn their..

Janakpur gears up for Chhath celebrations

DHANUSHA:- With the completion of the Deepawali festival, preparations have begun for celebrating the Chhath festival in Janakpurdham. As the festival approaches, ponds and lakes across the city..

Gai Puja today

KATHMANDU:- Gai Puja or cow worship is being observed throughout the country today. The Gai Puja rituals are observed today with the replicas of the Gai. The cow is revered as mata or mother by..

Mha Puja being observed today

KATHMANDU:- The Mha Puja (self worship) is celebrated on the fourth day of Tihar festival by Newar community today. It also falls on the Newari New Year which is based on the Newar calendar, Nepal..

NEA cuts power supply to six companies defaulting on electricity dues

KATHMANDU:- The lines of six industries that did not pay the electricity bills for using dedicated and trunk lines have been cut. Rajan Dhakal, spokesperson of the Nepal Electricity Authority..

Weather to remain generally fair throughout country today

KATHMANDU:- Presently there is no influence of any significant weather system throughout the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. The weather will be partly cloudy in the..

Scrub Typhus infection confirmed in 246 individuals in Chitwan

CHITWAN:- A total of 246 individuals undergoing treatment at various hospitals in the district have tested positive for scrub typhus infection. Out of 4,108 individuals who sought medical care at..

117th birth anniversary of legendary poet Devkota celebrated

KATHMANDU:- The Modern Kanya Multiple College, Kathmandu, today organised a programme, marking the 117th birth anniversary of veteran poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota, who is revered as the Mahakavi (Great..

Bipin Joshi’s mortal remains brought to Nepal

KATHMANDU:- The mortal remains of Bipin Joshi has been brought to Kathmandu from Israel this afternoon. Prime Minister Sushila Karki paid tributes to late Joshi at a condolence ceremony organized at..

Flower prices soar dramatically in Tihar festival

BHAKTAPUR:- The prices of Makhamali (globe amaranth) and Sayapatri (marigold) flowers which are essential during the Tihar festival have surged dramatically- from the gardens to the..

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