KATHMANDU, June 29: The 19th National Paddy Day and Plantation Festival has been celebrated on the premises of the National Agronomy Research Center in Khumaltar.

KATHMANDU, June 28: Urban Rohingya refugees staged a protest outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Kathmandu demanding a permanent solution to their problem.

KATHMANDU, June 23: Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 was administered to children under the age of 5-12 years at Shanti Nikunja School, Basantapur on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, June 21: A group of students belonging to All Nepal National Independent Students Union- Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) affiliated to the CPN (Maoist Center) staged protests against recent hike in the prices of petroleum products on Tuesday.  The agitating students staged a torch rally in front of Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Fourth annual Nepal pride parade observed

Published On: June 11, 2022 02:02 PM NPT By: Bijaya Rai

KATHMANDU, June 11: People from all walks of life and the transgender community gathered and took part in a rally to mark the fourth annual Nepal pride parade at Maitighar.

KATHMANDU, May 25: Activists affiliated to various student unions besieged the office of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) on Wednesday, demanding withdrawal of the recent price hike of petroleum products and control of market prices.

Resistance against casteism (With Photos)

Published On: May 24, 2022 04:50 PM NPT By: Bijaya Rai

KATHMANDU, May 24: People staged a street demonstration at Maitighar in Kathmandu, focusing on the killing of half a dozen youths belonging to the so-called lower castes in West Rukum.

KATHMANDU, May 20: A protest was staged today at Bhatbhateni, Naxal, demanding justice for a victim who spoke out regarding her horrible experiences with sexual abuse, violence and blackmail for over eight years on social media.

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)

Published On: May 3, 2022 04:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 2:  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. The fasting month of Ramadan culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr, which is celebrated with feasting, giving and taking of gifts and wearing new clothes.

Sindur Jatra being celebrated in Bhaktapur today (Photos)

Published On: April 15, 2022 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 15: Sindur Jatra, a centuries-old tradition, is being celebrated in Bhaktapur today.