KATHMANDU, May 8: The haphazardly placed wires within the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) are being removed on Monday jointly by the KMC, the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) and various internet service provider companies.

KATHMANDU, May 1:  The International Workers’ Day or International Labor Day is being marked across the country today. The Day has been marked since 1889 in recognition of the 1886’s workers’ movement that demanded respect to work in the US.

KATHMANDU, April 26: There is a huge crowd of devotees to see and worship Rato Machhindranath in Gahabhal on Wednesday.

KATHMANDU, April 25: The chariot of the deity Rato Machindranath was pulled at Patan on Monday afternoon.

In Pictures: Celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr in Kathmandu

Published On: April 22, 2023 11:03 AM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, April 22: The entire Muslim community across the country is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today by reciting special prayers (Namaz) and receiving blessings from their elderly ones.

KATHMANDU, April 20: Hundreds of Hindu pilgrims have gathered in Matatirtha Temple on Thursday to remember their mothers and worship in the temple in their memory.

Not the same anymore (Photo Story)

Published On: April 18, 2023 07:30 PM NPT By: Amit Machamasi

Not The Same Anymore depicts the story of how my hometown, Bhaktapur, became a victim of unplanned urbanization. Once the city of farmers and their fields, my hometown has now changed into a hive of brick kilns and plotting of land. With rapid population growth and commercialization, the city I once knew has been completely transformed and I believe that after 10 years maybe this place will be nothing but a concrete jungle.

Police use batons and water cannons on loan sharking victims

Published On: April 17, 2023 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 17: There was a clash between the police and loan sharking victims in Shantibatika, Kathmandu. In the clash, some loan sharking victims were injured and some were detained by the police.

In Pictures: Painting the idol of Rato Machhindranath

Published On: April 17, 2023 01:30 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, April 17:  Rato Machhindranath is worshiped as the god of rain. According to legends, it is believed to have been brought to Kathmandu from Kamaru Kamakhya, India. Chariot of this deity is pulled with much fanfare during the chariot festival that is attended by a huge crowd in Kathmandu.

In Pictures: Sindoor Jatra observed in Thimi

Published On: April 15, 2023 01:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 15: On the occasion of Bisket Jatra, local residents of Madhyapur Thimi have celebrated Sutha Siya Jatra by playing with sindoor (traditional orange-red coloured vermilion) with joy.