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Nepal Sambat New Year celebration in photos

KATHMANDU: The Newar community on Friday observes the Nepal Sambat New Year. It is an indigenous calendar of Nepal and has reached the year 1142.  Shankhadhar Sakhwa, who got...

Two die in Jajarkot road mishap

Two die in Jajarkot road mishap

JAJARKOT: Two persons died and seven others sustained injuries after a mini-truck met with an accident at Babiya Takura in Rithekhola at 11:00 on Thursday evening. One person ...
Nepal Sambat New Year today

Nepal Sambat New Year today

The Newar community on Friday observes the Nepal Sambat New Year.  It is an indigenous calendar of Nepal and has reached the year 1142.  ...
Illuminated Kathmandu Valley in 20 photos

Illuminated Kathmandu Valley in 20 photos

KATHMANDU: Laxmi Puja is being observed across the country Thursday.  The third day of Yamapanchak of Tihar festival is being celebrated by worshipping Laxmi, the goddess of ...
Mahakavi Devkota's literary contribution highlighted

Mahakavi Devkota's literary contribution highlighted

The 113th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota has been commemorated Thursday by organizing various programs including poetry symposiums and highlighting his contribution to the enriching of Nepali litera...
PHOTOS: Marigold in full bloom

PHOTOS: Marigold in full bloom

KATHMANDU: Marigold [Sayapatri] flowers have special significance during the festival of Tihar.  Marigold is mainly used for making garlands during the Tihar festival. Sister ...
Laxmi Puja today

Laxmi Puja today

KATHMANDU: Laxmi Puja, the third day of Tihar festival, is being observed across the country on Thursday.  On this day, people clean their houses and surroundings, illuminate ...
Three French climbers missing for six days

Three French climbers missing for six days

Three French nationals who arrived here to climb the Khangteka peak at Khumbu region in the district have gone missing for the past six days. Deputy Superintendent of Police...
11:02 AM most auspicious time for Bhai Tika

11:02 AM most auspicious time for Bhai Tika

KATHMANDU: The most auspicious time to receive Bhai Tika during the Tihar festival is at 11:02 AM.  Chairman of the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee Krishna Adhikari sa ...
Tihar festival begins from today

Tihar festival begins from today

KATHMANDU: Tihar, the second biggest festival of Nepali Hindus, has begun on Tuesday.  Also known as Yam Panchak, the festival is observed for five days. The first day of...