Two die in Jajarkot road mishap

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

The Newar community on Friday observes the Nepal Sambat New Year.  It is an indigenous calendar of Nepal and has reached the year 1142.  ...

Gai Puja, Govardhan Puja and Mha Puja  being observed today

3 years ago

KATHMANDU: Gai or Cow puja, Goru Puja or ox worship and Govardan Puja are being observed throughout the country Friday on the fourth day of the five-day-long Tihar festival celebrated...

Illuminated Kathmandu Valley in 20 photos

3 years ago

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 ...

Flower market blooms in New Road  (with photos)

3 years ago

KATHMANDU: Busy market places in New Road and Ason are crowded with the shoppers buying flowers and garlands for the festival of Tihar.  Flowers and flower garlands hold ...

Mahakavi Devkota's literary contribution highlighted

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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 ...

DLA insists on protection of judiciary’s glorious history

3 years ago

Nepal Democratic Lawyer’s Association (DLA) has called on all aware community to stand for people’s right to justice and for independent judiciary.  Issuing a pre ...

Kukur Tihar observed in army barracks (PHOTOS)

3 years ago

KATHMANDU: Kukur Tihar (Dog Festiva) was held at Bhairab Bahan Gulm in Gaththaghar of Bhaktapur on Wednesday. See Photos:  ...

Kaag Tihar being observed today by feeding crows

3 years ago

Kaag Tihar, the festival of crows, is being observed across the country today. Tihar festival, also known as Yam Panchak, is observed for five days. Kaag Tihar is being observed...

World Leaders Summit underway, bilateral meeting between PM Deuba and Indian PM Modi today

3 years ago

GLASGOW, Novmember 2: Heads of State and Government who have assembled here for the COP 26 continue to address the two-day World Leaders Summit today. The Summit is held...

Three French climbers missing for six days

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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

3 years ago

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...