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.
The annual festival of Sindoor Jatra paints the town with vermillion. It is observed on the 2nd of Baisakh, the first month of the year as per the Lunar calendar. Nepal entered the New Year 2082 on Monday.
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.
Nepal's royalist party, RPP, has called for a national consensus to establish a new political system that accommodates the monarchy as it prepares for capital-centric protests later this month.
According to officials, the incident came to light following a PCR call received at 10:23 AM by the Kishangarh Police Station, reporting a foul smell emanating from a room at 132/9, Kishangarh.
Addressing a press conference after landing back in Kathmandu on Saturday afternoon, the Nepali Prime Minister said that a commitment has been established between the two counterparts to take the relationship to newer heights.
"Flagged-off expeditions to Mt Everest & Mt Kangchenjunga from South Block in New Delhi. 25 Indian Army climbers aim to summit Mt Everest and a Joint team of Indian Army & Nepali Army is set to scale Mt Kangchenjunga. Also, 10 NCC cadets aim to scale Mt Everest. I wish everyone succe
Oli departed from the VVIP Lounge of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, at the invitation of the Thai Prime Minister Phatthonghan Shinawatra. This is the first official visit of Nepali Prime Minister to Thailand after establishment of diplomatic relation in between the two cou
"Ghode Jatra," which in Nepali means "Fair of Horses," is a traditional festival observed in Chaitra. It is held in the last month of the Nepali Bikram Sambat and has deep historical and cultural significance.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo said that an investigation revealed the university's inaction led to the suicide of a Nepalese student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT).