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..

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..

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