The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, on Wednesday departed Nepal after completing his two-day state visit. Arriving in Kathmandu on Tuesday, the Qatari Emir’s state visit was at the invitation of President Paudel. The two leaders held talks at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas, on the same day, followed […]
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Muslim communities across Nepal are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. The festival, which falls on the first day of the tenth month according to the Arabic calendar, is observed by reciting Namaz, offering prayers in mosques, seeking blessings from elders, and exchanging greetings with loved ones. Chairperson Samim
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A clash broke out between members of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and police forces during a demonstration in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The confrontation occurred in front of the main gate of the Singha Durbar, where protestors, led by RPP President Rajendra Lingden, gathered demanding a series of reforms. The demonstration, which began at Bhrikutimandap,
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Kathmandu Valley observed Ghode Jatra celebrations today amidst a special ceremony orchestrated by the Nepali Army. President Ram Chandra Paudel, Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Speaker Devraj Ghimire, and others were present in the event. Nepali Army horsemen showcased a repertoire of arts, including horsemanship, martial arts, and physical
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Visually impaired and blind people from Kathmandu on Sunday staged a protest rally from Sundhara to Padmodayamod. The demonstration, aimed at highlighting government neglect of their demands, saw 37 protesters detained by authorities as they tried to protest in designated restricted areas. Chanting slogans such as ‘meet our demands, do not abuse the blind,’ protesters
Animal rights activists staged a protest outside the WWF office in Baluwatar on Tuesday, demanding answers regarding the deaths of three tigers in Parsa National Park. The protesters highlighted concerns over the deaths of three caged adult tigers within the past five months, despite an overall increase in the tiger population. They criticized the lack
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Families of Nepali soldiers serving in the Russian army staged a protest today at the south gate of Singha Durbar, demanding better protection for their families. The demonstrators, carrying placards, urged action to locate those out of contact in Russia, retrieve the bodies of the deceased, and aid stranded individuals. Amidst the protest, police detained
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Today, Holi was celebrated in many places in Nepal including the Kathmandu valley. The Chir, a bamboo pole adorned with an array of vivid fabrics, was ceremoniously installed at Basantapur on March 17. People in the Terai region of Nepal will be celebrating the festival of colors on the 25th of March.
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The Nepal Army marked 261st Army Day and Maha Shivaratri with a special ceremony at Tundikhel, Kathmandu. The event featured military displays, cultural performances, and traditional rituals. Nepal Army celebrates ‘Army Day’ on Maha Shivaratri every year.
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Various women’s rights organizations commenced a rally in Kathmandu on Thursday, on the eve of International Women’s Day celebrated annually on March 8th. Starting from Bhrikutimandap, the rally followed the Padmodaya route, passing through Putlisdak Baghbazar, and returning to Bhrikutimandap, eventually converging at an assembly. Placards with slogans advocating for political accountability and an end
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