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Festivals deepen goodwill: PM Deuba

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has extended a message of best wishes to the Tamang Community on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar for their happiness, peace, good...

VP Pun extends best wishes on Sonam Lhosar

VP Pun extends best wishes on Sonam Lhosar

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun has said that the Tamang Selo song and music of Tungna and Damphu has become an integral part of the folk songs of...
Sonam Lhosar being observed today

Sonam Lhosar being observed today

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, meaning New Year, by organizing various programs 0n Wednesday. According to the Manjushree calendar, the 2858th ...
Sonam Lhosar: Public holiday on Wednesday

Sonam Lhosar: Public holiday on Wednesday

KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The government has announced to grant a public holiday on Wednesday on the occasion of Sonam Lhosar. The Buddhist community is observing the 2848th Sonam Lhosar,...
Terai population soared by 16.06 pc in fifty years

Terai population soared by 16.06 pc in fifty years

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Of the three geographical regions of Nepal, terai in the southern belt has reported a sharp increase in the population over the past few decades, reveals the statistics.  ...
Farmers demand hike in milk price

Farmers demand hike in milk price

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Farmers here have demanded an immediate hike in milk price. They have also warned of launching a struggle if the unit price of milk was not increased...
Itahari most populous local level in Sunsari

Itahari most populous local level in Sunsari

ITAHARI, Jan 30:  Itahari and Dharan are the only Sub-Metropolitan Cities of Province 1. Both lie in the Sunsari district.  In terms of population, for the first time in history,...
Martyrs’ Day being observed today

Martyrs’ Day being observed today

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Martyrs' day is being observed in Nepal on Sunday.  People, on this day, offer their homage to those who sacrificed their lives for the sake of th...