63,242 passengers travel via TIA in two days of Dashain festival

1 week ago

Kathmandu, October 13 — In two days of the Dashain festival, a total of 63,242 people traveled via Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The travel flights were recorded for both...

Tika and jamara offerings continue on Papankusha Ekadashi

1 week ago

Kathmandu, October 13 — The tradition of receiving the tika and jamara (barley sprouts) as offerings from elders continues today on the day of Papankusha Ekadashi, the 11th day of waxing moon...

Combined effect of Westerly, local winds likely to bring rain in some parts of country

1 week ago

Kathmandu, October 13 — There has been a general impact of the Westerly wind along with the local wind in Lumbini, Sudurpaschim, and Karnali provinces, while a partial impact has...

Work than festival celebration counts first for porters carrying loads for tourists

1 week ago

Solukhumbu, October12 — The Dashain festival air is all around and people are in a festive mood. However, for Nabin Rai of Sotang, Solukhumbu it is time for work and...

Traffic resumes along Katari-Ghurmi roadway

1 week ago

Udayapur, October 12 — The blocked Siddhicharan Highway's Katari-Ghurmi road in Udayapur has reopened following landslides. The road, which was obstructed by landslides in Bhadaure, located in Katari Municipality-14, has...

President Paudel offers tika to PM Oli, FM Paudel

1 week ago

Kathmandu, October 12 — President Ram Chandra Paudel has offered tika to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Prime Minister Oli visited Sheetal Niwas to receive tika from the President. ...

Two girls die from electric shock in Hetauda

1 week ago

Hetauda, October 12 — Two girls have died due to electric shock in Makwanpur. The incident occurred while they were walking in ward number 16 of Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City. ...

In pictures: Kathmandu bustles as people rush to receive Tika

1 week ago

Kathmandu, October 12 — People in Kathmandu are seen rushing today to receive tika from their elders and respected figures. It is customary to receive tika from older relatives and respected...

President Paudel receives Bijaya Dashami 'tika'

1 week ago

Kathmandu, October 12 — President Ramchandra Paudel received the Dashain tika, prasad, jamara and blessings from his elder brother 94-year-old Dundiraj Paudel today. The Head of State received the...

Nepal Police to operate free bus services today in Kathmandu

1 week ago

Kathmandu, October 12 — The Nepal Police is providing free bus services today in celebration of Bijaya Dashami, due to the limited number of public vehicles on the roads. ...

President Paudel extends Bijaya Dashami greetings

1 week ago

Kathmandu, October 12 — President Ramchandra Paudel has extended his best wishes to all Nepalis at home and abroad on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami. In his message, he...

Dashain tika timings announced for 32 countries

1 week ago

Kathmandu, October 12 — The Antarashtriya Panchanga Nirnaya Samiti (International Calendar Determination Committee) has announced the auspicious timings for applying tika for Bada Dashain in 32 countries, including Nepal. ...

Main day of Dashain: 11:36 AM auspicious time for receiving, offering Dashain tika

1 week ago

Kathmandu, October 12 — Today marks the main day of Bada Dashain, also known as Durga Pakshha, during which the red tika, symbolizing auspiciousness, and Jamara, symbolizing prosperity, are being...

Diplomatic missions in Nepal engage in cultural celebrations

2 weeks ago

Kathmandu, October 11 —"This is the first time participating in the traditional 'Changa Chait' (kite flying) competition in Nepal. Public Affairs Chief Mike made excuses for losing, citing a lack...

1.3 million people leave Kathmandu Valley in a week

2 weeks ago

Kathmandu, October 11 — One million 300 thousand people have left Kathmandu Valley in one week for their home districts to celebrate Dashain, the biggest festival of Nepal. According to...