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Gradual improvement in weather from Tuesday

Kathmandu, November 3 — Light rain was reported in some hilly areas of Bagmati Province and Koshi Province today. According to Shanti Kandel, senior meteorologist at the Department of...

PM Oli receives Bhaitika

PM Oli receives Bhaitika

Kathmandu, November 3 — Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday received Bhaitika from his sisters at the auspicious time of 11:37 am. His three sisters Bishnu Maya Dhakal, Kaushilya...
President Poudel receives Bhaitika

President Poudel receives Bhaitika

Kathmandu, November 3 — President Ramchandra Paudel received Bhaitika from sisters Sharada Pandit and Chanda Ojha today.  According to the President's secretariat, the Bhaitika was received at the auspicious...
Bhaitika today, 11:37 am auspicious hour

Bhaitika today, 11:37 am auspicious hour

Kathmandu, November 3 — The most important day of Tihar, the festival of lights, is being observed today- offering tika by sisters to their brothers. Sisters throughout the country offer...
No explosives found on Air India flight

No explosives found on Air India flight

Kathmandu, November 2 — A bomb threat involving an Air India flight was reported at Tribhuvan International Airport on Saturday, marking another serious security concern. After the threat of a...
Newar community celebrates Nepal Sambat (photos)

Newar community celebrates Nepal Sambat (photos)

Kathmandu, November 2 — In celebration of Nepal Sambat, the Newar community organized a rally in cultural attire this morning in Basantapur, Kathmandu. Nepal Sambat 1145 is being...
Partial influence of western winds across Nepal

Partial influence of western winds across Nepal

Kathmandu, November 2 — There is a partial influence of western and local winds across the country. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, on Saturday, the hilly areas of Koshi...
Cultural diversity is key to Nepali identity: Prachanda

Cultural diversity is key to Nepali identity: Prachanda

Kathmandu, November 2 — Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', chairperson of the Nepal Communist Party (Maoist Centre), stated that the various festivals celebrated in Nepal play a significant role in fostering...
Despite ban, fireworks continue in Kathmandu Valley

Despite ban, fireworks continue in Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu, November 1 — The trend of setting off firecrackers in celebration has not stopped in Kathmandu Valley during this Tihar festival despite the tight supervision of the security bodies. ...