Bhoto Jatra was observed today in Jawalakhel, marking the conclusion of the month-long Rato Machhindranath Chariot Festival. The festival ended with the display of the jewel-studded traditional Nepali vest, known as ‘Bhoto,’ at Jawalakhel on Sunday. Bhoto Jatra is part of the Rato Machhindranath Chariot Festival, an annual cultural and religious event where the black, […]
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Saurya Airlines Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft crash has resulted in the death of 18 from the 19 people onboard. The plane, headed towards Pokhara, crashed shortly after takeoff at 11:11 AM, and caught fire. According to SSP Dinesh Raj Mainali, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Police Office in Ranipokhari, the plane was carrying airline staff, including
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has successfully secured a vote of confidence with majority in Nepal’s House of Representatives today. Out of the 275 members, 188 MPs voted in favor of Oli, while 74 opposed and one abstained. Political parties, including the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, Janata Samajwadi Party, Janmat Party, Democratic Socialist Party and People’s
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The earlier disputed widening work of the footpath in New Road has resumed after Patan High Court ruled in favour of KMC. The legal dispute between the Kathmandu Metropolitan City and the Roads Division Office, Kathmandu, which had previously halted the expansion began when the Roads Division seized goods and halted the footpath expansion initiated
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Continuous rainfall has resulted in flooding across the Kathmandu Valley, severely impacting settlements along the riverbanks and causing widespread disruption. The incessant downpour, which began last night, has led to a marked rise in the water levels of several rivers and streams, including the Bagmati, Bishnumati, Dhobikhola, and Hanumante. This surge has particularly affected the
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National Paddy Day, celebrated annually on Asadh 15, was observed across Nepal today. This day holds significant importance in the agricultural calendar of the country. Asadh 15 is widely celebrated by eating Dahi Chiura (curd and beaten rice). The curd is believed to provide strength and cool the body. The tradition of celebrating National Paddy
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Nepal joined the global community today in observing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a series of programs aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of curbing illicit trafficking. Highlighting the day’s events was a “Prabhatferi Rally”, a dawn procession, which saw participation from various
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The House of Representatives has successfully passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2081/82. The budget was approved by a majority vote during a meeting held on Tuesday. Finance Minister Barshman Pun presented the Appropriation Bill, 2081, to the House of Representatives, where it was subsequently debated and voted on. Following the deliberations, the
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Aarti Rawal Giri, the wife of marital-rape accused judge Bhuvan Giri, climbed the flagpole at Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu today, once again drawing attention of the state to her quest for justice. Previously on 14th January, Aarti had attempted self-immolation within the Supreme Court premises. Aarti has been embroiled in a legal battle against her
Scrap traders in Kathmandu have continued their protest against the Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s decision to remove the garbage collection center from the Ring Road. The demonstrations, which began on Sunday, escalated on Tuesday when clashes broke between the traders and police near the metropolitan office. The protest intensified as traders rallied towards the metropolitan office,
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