President Paudel receives Bijaya Dashami 'tika'

1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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...

One dead, two injured in Surkhet mini bus accident

1 month ago

Surkhet, October 11 — One person has died and two others have been injured in a mini bus accident in Surkhet on Friday morning. The ill-fated bus was traveling...

Dry landslide halts traffic resumption on BP Highway

1 month ago

Kathmandu, October 11 — The police have reported that it will take some time for vehicles to resume operations on the BP Highway due to a dry landslide in the...

Dry landslide blocks Siddhicharan Highway at Katari-Ghurmi section

1 month ago

Katari ( Udaypur), October 11 — A dry landslide occurred this morning at Bhaluwapani of Katari municipality-14 has blocked the  Katari-Ghurmi section of the Siddhicharan Highway.  According to Area...

One dead, two injured in motorcycle collision in Jhapa

1 month ago

Jhapa, October 11 — A collision between two motorcycles at Hanuman Chowk in Bhadrapur Municipality-10 has resulted in one death and two injuries. The deceased has been identified as...

Pancha Bali performed at Hanuman Dhoka (pictures)

1 month ago

Kathmandu, October 11 — The grand festival of Maha Nawami, celebrated on the day of Ashwin Shukla Nawami, is being observed today with special prayers and worship of Goddess Nawadurga....

Maha Nawami observed today (pictures)

1 month ago

Kathmandu, October 11 — The grand festival of Maha Nawami, celebrated every year on the ninth day of the waxing moon in the month of Ashwin, is being observed today...

Nepal Police to offer free bus service in Kathmandu Valley for two days

1 month ago

Kathmandu, October 10 — The Nepal Police will operate a free bus service for the Kathmandu Valley for two days. They have announced that the free bus service will...

In pictures: Fulpati celebrations observed in Tundikhel

1 month ago

Kathmandu, October 10 — On the seventh day of Navaratri, the festival of Dashain is being celebrated with joy as flower offerings (Fulpati) are brought into homes on Thursday. In...