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Ex-PM KP Oli votes in Nepal's high-stakes 2026 General Elections
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Former PM KP Sharma Oli cast his vote in Bhaktapur as Nepal holds its 2026 General Elections. With 18.9 million voters and a 52% youth majority, the high-stakes polls will elect 275 lawmakers. Results for the 165 first-past-the-post seats are expected within 24 hours of counting.
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One of Nepal's longest fast of "Madhav Narayan" ends with rolling-on-groun
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Among the different faces of Lord Vishnu, Madhav Narayan refers to one who is worshipped during the month of Magh, the ninth month as per the Lunar calendar.
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Travel restrictions lifted for CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli by Inquiry Comm
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The inquiry commission investigating the September 8-9 incidents has lifted the movement restrictions on CPN-UML chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, a day after recording his statement at his Gundu residence in Bhaktapur, The Kathmandu Post reported.
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KP Sharma Oli makes first public appearance since his resignation amid Gen
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Prime Minister of Nepal and Chairman of the CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, made his first public appearance on Saturday since stepping down from leadership in the wake of the Gen Z protests that shook the country's political establishment on September 8.
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Nepal Army extends curfew, issues prohibitory orders amid rising unrest
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the update, the prohibitory order will remain in force from 11 am to 5 pm (local time) on Friday, September 12. A curfew will also be imposed from 7 pm on September 12 until 6 am on September 13.
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Dipankar Buddhas parade through Bhaktapur celebrating Panchadan, the festi
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Parading through the narrow alleys and dancing to the beats of traditional musical instruments, Dipankar Buddhas were seen celebrating the Panchadan festival on Wednesday in Bhaktapur, Nepal.
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Nepal observes festival of five summer gifts- the Yala Panchadan
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Barefooted monks walked around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Bajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti and Banepa.
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Nepal's Kathmandu Valley welcomes festive season burning effigy of demon d
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Falling on Trayodashi (third day) of month of Shrawan (July/August) which also is known as Ghantakarna Chaturdasi is celebrated in memory of mythical demon Ghantakarna's death.
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Nepal's iconic Juju Dhau--King Curd--adapts with time, but tradition at ri
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This delicacy holds a cherished place in the Newa community, particularly during festive seasons, where no celebration feels complete without it. But as time has passed, the very vessel that defines Juju Dhau -- the traditional mud pitcher -- is slowly being replaced, threatening to erode
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Nepal: Bode's 30-year-old Sujan Bagh Shrestha continues century-old annual
Updated : 11 months ago IST
This annual ritual, known as "Jibro Chedne Jatra," is observed on the second day of the Nepali New Year and is believed to have originated from a legend about preventing famine and natural disasters.
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Nepal indulge in Biska celebration to mark arriving Nepali new year
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The ancient Taumadhi Square of Bhaktapur was lively on Thursday, with revelers and devotees congregating to watch the Biska Jatra, which, according to folklore, signals the arrival of the Nepali New Year.
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Duke of Edinburgh tours Bhaktapur on second day of visit, tries woodcarvin
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
On the second day of his visit to Nepal, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, toured Bhaktapur, exploring its historic sites and trying wood carving, highlighting his interest in the city's rich cultural heritage.
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