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..

Differently-able people trek to Annapurna Base Camp

MYAGDI:- A team of differently-able people has successfully trekked to the base camp of Mt Annapurna. Under the initiative of the local Disabled Network of Annapurna Rural Municipality, nine..

Weather to remain mainly fair

KATHMANDU:- The weather will remain partly cloudy in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces and mainly fair in the rest of the country. There is also possibility of light rain..

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..

Light rain and snowfall likely in three provinces

KATHMANDU:- There is no significant weather system affecting the country at present. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has reported that hilly areas in all provinces will experience partly..

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..

Six people dead in separate incidents in last 24 hours

KATHMANDU:- Six people have died in separate incidents in various districts of the country in the last 24 hours. A report from Bhajani in Kailali district said three people, including twin..

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..

Nepali-led Fusemachines commences trading on American Stock Exchange

By Madhukar Adhikari, WASHINGTON:- Fusemachines, an IT company established by individuals of Nepalis entrepreneurs, has commenced trading on the esteemed Nasdaq stock exchange in the United States of..

NA Chair Dahal engages in bilateral meetings on sidelines of IPU Assembly

KATHMANDU:- Chairperson of the National Assembly (NA), Narayan Prasad Dahal, has said Nepal is working actively for strengthening democracy by ensuring the timely conduct of elections. ..

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..