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..

Govt discusses with leaders, wants political atmosphere for March 5 election

KATHMANDU:- For the first time since the formation of the present government, Prime Minister Sushila Karki and Cabinet members held a discussion with the major political parties in a bid to create..

We will participate in elections if government created conducive environment: NC Acting President

KATHMANDU:- Acting President of Nepali Congress, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has said that his party will participate in the elections if the government creates a suitable environment for the same. ..

Nepal exported 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Laxmi Pooja

KATHMANDU:- The country exported 1,015 megawatts of electricity on Monday, the day of Laxmi Pooja of the Tihar festival. According to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the total demand for..

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..

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..

PM Karki invites seven political parties to discuss upcoming election

KATHMANDU:- Prime Minister Sushila Karki has invited seven political parties represented in the dissolved House of Representatives for holding a discussion on upcoming election. The..

CIAA files corruption case against 14 people including the then DG Mishra

KATHMANDU:- The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed charge-sheet against 14 people including the then Director General of the Department of Health Services,..

Dhungana- led group to not take part in election until bottom-line for direct executive is met

KATHMANDU:- The group led by Miraj Dhungana, one of the leaders of the recent Gen Z movement, has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming election until their 'bottom line' demand for..

President Paudel calls for fair and impartial election

KATHMANDU:- President Ramchandra Paudel has urged the government and security chiefs to instill public confidence that the upcoming election will be conducted in a free, fair, and fearless..

Tihar festival commences from today

KATHMANDU:- Tihar, the second largest festival of Nepali Hindus is beginning from today. Also known as Yama Panchak, the festival is observed for five days. The first day of Yama Panchak is..

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