Victims affected by the Supreme Court’s recent decision on river standards in the Kathmandu Valley gathered at Maitighar to protest on Thursday. The court’s ruling mandated that an additional 20 meters be left untouched along the banks of rivers and streams, which has sparked widespread discontent among local residents. The demonstrators demanded that the decision […]
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Nepal is celebrating Constitution Day and National Day 2081 BS today. President Ram Chandra Paudel, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli along with other high level dignitaries attended state celebrations at Tundikhel where Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force presented cultural performances. Later this evening, President Paudel has organized an event at the President’s
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Indrajatra, one of the most celebrated festivals in the Kathmandu Valley, is being observed today. The festivities saw the participation of several high-profile leaders, including President Ramchandra Paudel, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, Chief Justice Bishwambhar Prasad Shrestha, Speaker Devraj Ghimire, and National Assembly Speaker Narayan Dahal at Basantapur,
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A protest rally was organised against the Supreme Court’s decision to increase the setback standard along the Bagmati River and its tributaries by 20 meters. SC ordered the relocation of residents living along the Bagmati River and other rivers stating that the existing 20-meter setback standard for riverbanks was deemed inadequate and, hence, the court
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The traditional Kumari Puja was held in front of the Taleju Bhawani Temple at Basantapur, Kathmandu, on the occasion of the Indra Jatra festival. As part of the mass worship, 504 young girls from the Newar community, dressed as the living goddess Kumari, participated in the ritual, which is believed to invoke the protection of
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People across Nepal are observing Rishi Panchami today, a religious festival dedicated to the worship of the Saptarishis (Seven Great Sages). The celebration, which falls on Bhadra Shukla Panchami, marks an important day for women who partake in the traditional rituals, which are believed to purify devotees from all sins. Large numbers of devotees have
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Protesters, along with Ruby Khan, demanding justice for Nirmala Kurmi, were arrested today at Maitighar Mandala. They were detained while attempting to enter the Singhadurbar area. The police arrested eight people during the incident. Nirmala Kurmi’s case dates back to 2062 BS when her husband passed away in Nepalgunj-17, Banke. Four years later, in 2066
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Nepali Hindu women across the country are celebrating the festival of Teej today, a significant occasion marked by fasting, rituals, and cultural events. Teej, which falls during the dark half of the lunar month of Bhadra, is primarily observed by married women who fast and pray for the long life and prosperity of their husbands.
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Students protested against discrepancies found in the results of the Graduate Medical Education Integrated Entrance Examination published by the Medical Education Commission on Wednesday at Maitighar Mandala. They displayed banners with slogans such as ‘We want to see the OMR Sheets’, ‘The climate is changing, why isn’t MEC?’, ‘Education is not a business’, etc. They
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Paralympic medalist Palesha Goverdhan was given a warm welcome upon returning home to Nepal today. Goverdhan, who won a bronze medal in the women’s 57 kg K44 category by defeating Maria Missev of Serbia 15-8 at the Paris Paralympics, landed at Tribhuvan International Airport and was taken on a tour of the city. Her achievement
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