Kathmandu: Nepal’s biggest Hindu festival, Bada Dashain, began today with the observance of Ghatasthapana, marking the start of the nine-night Navaratri celebrations. The Nepal Calendar Determination Committee set 9:13 a.m. as the auspicious time for the ritual. Devotees across the country worshipped Goddess Shailaputri and sowed maize and barley seeds in soil and cow dung… Continue reading Bada Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana across Nepal
Month: September 2025
Nepali national cricket squad leaving for UAE today
Kathmandu: The Nepali national cricket team has been granted visas to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to play the Unity Cup International T20 series against the West Indies. The team is set to depart for the UAE today. Following the Gen-Z demonstrations held on September 8–9, the UAE had temporarily stopped issuing tourist… Continue reading Nepali national cricket squad leaving for UAE today
Cabinet expanded: Four ministers take oath
Kathmandu: Four newly appointed ministers in the interim government led by Sushila Karki took oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel amidst a special ceremony held at the Office of the President, Shital Niwas today. Anil Kumar Sinha was administered the oath of office as Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. He will… Continue reading Cabinet expanded: Four ministers take oath
Minister Kharel assumes office, decides free Wi-Fi in public places of 10 cities
Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, assumed office today. He reached Singha Durbar to assume the office shortly after taking the oath of office and secrecy before President Ramchandra Paudel at the latter’s office, Shital Niwas earlier today. The new Minister decided to manage free Wi-Fi services in public places of 10… Continue reading Minister Kharel assumes office, decides free Wi-Fi in public places of 10 cities
Government removes NEA Chief Shakya, appoints Silwal amid leadership shifts
Kathmandu: The government has removed Hitendra Dev Shakya from the post of Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), appointing Deputy Executive Director Manoj Silwal as his successor. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting on Sunday. Prior to the announcement, NEA Managing Director Kulman Ghising held a one-on-one discussion with Shakya, according… Continue reading Government removes NEA Chief Shakya, appoints Silwal amid leadership shifts
NAC begins Kathmandu-Guangzhou direct flight from Thursday
Kathmandu: The Nepal Airlines Corporation is going to operate direct flights from the federal capital, Kathmandu to Guangzhou, China from coming Thursday. The NAC is going to start Kathmandu-Guangzhou-Kathmandu flight service for the first time and all technical preparations for it has been completed, said Executive Chair of the Corporation, Yubaraj Adhikari. The NAC has… Continue reading NAC begins Kathmandu-Guangzhou direct flight from Thursday
Private sector estimates loss of Rs 100 billion during Gen-Z protests
Kathmandu: The business leaders from the private sector have vowed revival, while expressing sorrow over the loss in the industrial and commercial enterprises during the Gen-Z protest taken place on September 8 and 9. During a meeting with Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday, the business leaders mentioned that they would rise again with new… Continue reading Private sector estimates loss of Rs 100 billion during Gen-Z protests
Constitution Day: President Paudel appeals for timely election
Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has reiterated the urgency of holding election to the House of Representatives (HoR) on the slated date. He sought cooperation from all sides to this regard. The Head of the State made it clear that he lifted the country out of political vacuum based on general consensus as there was not… Continue reading Constitution Day: President Paudel appeals for timely election
Nepali film ‘Anjila’ recommended for Oscar Award
Kathmandu: A feature film ‘Anjila’ is to represent Nepal in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science (Oscar Awards). The International Feature Film Selection Committee in Nepal informed that ‘Anjila’ has been recommended from Nepal in the international feature film genre under the 98th Oscar Awards to be held in the United States. Selection… Continue reading Nepali film ‘Anjila’ recommended for Oscar Award
Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Karki
Kathmandu: Ambassador of China to Nepal, Chen Song, has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of the Interim Government, Sushila Karki. At the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Thursday, PM Karki said Nepal and China have historical and close bilateral relations, and Nepal is ever… Continue reading Chinese Ambassador pays courtesy call on PM Karki