Experts caution against pyrotechnics during Tihar festivities

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Kathmandu, October 31 — Environmental experts have cautioned against fireworks during the Tihar festival.      They said the bursting of firecrackers during the celebration of the Festival of...

Deusibhailo in Prachanda's residence

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Kathmandu, October 31 — Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that the art and culture should be preserved to protect the...

Four injured in Achham jeep accident

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Achham, October 31 — Four people were injured in a jeep accident in Ridikot, Achham. The jeep, with the license plate Lu 1 Ja 4711, crashed due to brake failure,...

Photo Feature: Kathmandu glows as Tihar festival kicks off

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Kathmandu, October 31 — The second largest festival for Hindus, Tihar, has begun to illuminate the country with its festive spirit starting from Kartik Krishna Trayodashi (thirteenth day of the...

Annapurna Base Camp sees record-breaking tourist arrivals

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Myagdi, October 31 — The base camp of Annapurna-I has received the record-breaking number of tourists.      The huge number of domestic tourists visited the Annapurna Base Camp...

In pictures: Celebration of Lakshmi Puja

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Kathmandu, October 31 — Lakshmi Puja is being celebrated on Thursday as part of Yamapanchak, which is observed during Tihar. On Thursday evening, devotees will worship the goddess Lakshmi,...

Two dead in Sankhuwasabha tipper crash

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Kathmandu, October 31 — Two individuals lost their lives in a tipper accident while returning from work at the under-construction 900-megawatt Arun III Hydropower Project in Fakshinda, Makalu Municipality-5, Sankhuwasabha. ...

Weather likely to remain partly to generally cloudy across the country

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Kathmandu, October 31 — Presently there is a partial influence of the westerly wind as well as the local wind in the hilly regions across the country, the Department of...

Lakshmi Puja being observed today

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Kathmandu, October 31 — Lakshmi Puja, a day dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, is being observed across the country today. Traditionally the day falls on...

One dead, one seriously injured in Dang car accident

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Dang, October 30 — One person has died following a serious accident on the Rapti Highway, where a car (number BA 16 Cha 7643) traveling from Tulsipur to Amiliya fell...

Weather forecast: Rain expected during Tihar

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Kathmandu, October 30 — The Meteorological Forecasting Division has reported the likelihood of rain during the Tihar festival period across various provinces. This information was shared in a special bulletin...

In pictures: New immigration office at Korala border opens

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Kathmandu, October 30 — An immigration office has been established at the Korala border checkpoint in Mustang. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak inaugurated the office on Wednesday. The...

PM directs Telecom to deliver quality services

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Kathmandu, October 30 — Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed the Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited (Nepal Telecom) for delivering quality services.  The Prime Minister directed the Telecom team,...

Waste volume up in Bancharedanda

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Kathmandu, October 30 —The volume of garbage to be disposed of at Bancharedanda has increased with the rise in river-based waste.  According to the Kathmandu Metropolitan City's department of...

Weather to remain fair in most parts of country

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Kathmandu, October 30 — Presently the weather is partly cloudy in the hilly region and fair in remaining parts of the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.  ...