Chhath devotees observe fasting, prepare for offering arghya to setting sun

KATHMANDU:- The Chhath devotees have been observing fasting since early morning and now preparing to offer arghya (curd and holy water) to the setting sun later this evening. Observance of..

Devotees prepare to mark Chhath festival today

KATHMANDU:- Shortly after celebrating Tihar, Nepal's second-largest festival, devotees are now marking Chhath, offering argha to the setting sun on Monday evening and the rising sun the day after. ..

Everest region is a flashpoint for cryosphere-linked hazards, reveals ICIMOD’s new study

KATHMANDU:- A recent study conducted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has found the Dudh Koshi river basin and the Everest region – which was hit by five..

Two newly appointed ministers sworn-in

KATHMANDU:- President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Health and Population Minister Dr. Sudha Sharma and Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu..

PM Karki to expand cabinet with four new ministers today

KATHMANDU:- Prime Minister Sushila Karki is set to expand the Council of Ministers today, adding four new members to the cabinet. According to sources at the Prime Minister’s Office in..

Home Ministry’s appeal for seeking solution to any demand through talks, dialogue

KATHMANDU:- The Ministry of Home Affairs has urged one and all to seek solution to any demands through talks and dialogue. The Ministry's Spokesperson and Joint Secretary Ananda Kafle..

FATF Review: Nepal still in Grey List for money laundering

KATHMANDU:- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Nepal under its “increased monitoring list,” commonly known as the grey list, citing ongoing strategic deficiencies in..

Three Indians detained for possession of illegal drugs at TIA

KATHMANDU:- Police have apprehended three Indian nationals for carrying substance that appears to be marijuana. The trio was intercepted at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) with approximately..

Chhath formally begins in Mithila from today onward

DHANUSHA:- Chhath festival has formally begun in Mithila from today onward. The ponds and river premises in Janakpurdham are being decorated for the celebrations of Chhath – the grand..

EC assessing applications for party registration

KATHMANDU:- The Election Commission (EC) is currently assessing the documents of five new political parties that have applied for registration following the announcement of fresh elections to the..

Gen Z demonstration at Maitighar calls for organising Gen Z Conference

KATHMANDU:- A Gen Z group held a sit-in at Maitighar today, demanding the organization of a Gen Z central conference in Kathmandu and district-level conferences across the country. They urged the..

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..

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..

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