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Tika and jamara offerings continue on Papankusha Ekadashi

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...

Traffic resumes along Katari-Ghurmi roadway

Traffic resumes along Katari-Ghurmi roadway

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...
Two girls die from electric shock in Hetauda

Two girls die from electric shock in Hetauda

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. ...
President Paudel receives Bijaya Dashami 'tika'

President Paudel receives Bijaya Dashami 'tika'

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...
Dashain tika timings announced for 32 countries

Dashain tika timings announced for 32 countries

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. ...