KATHMANDU, Jan 12: On the occasion of Prithvi Jayanti, President Ram Chandra Paudel laid a wreath on the statue of Prithvi Narayan Shah in front of the main gate of Singha Durbar.

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: As the Maghe Sankranti festival approaches, the traders in Tokha, the northern region of Kathmandu, are busy making Chaku (a sweet made from hardened molasses). The molasses is cooked down until it is a solid form, and then pulled on a hook in a manner similar to making taffy and then cut into small rolls.

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Youths have organized a peaceful demonstration in Lagankhel demanding the safe rescue of Bipin Joshi, who is held hostage by Hamas in Israel.

In Pictures: Rai community celebrates Sakela festival

Published On: January 6, 2024 05:35 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Sakela, a festival of the Kirat Community (Rai, Limbu, Yakkha, Sunuwar), was celebrated at Tudikhel in the capital today with much fanfare.

KATHMANDU, Jan 1: A demonstration was held demanding that the two youths who died in police firing in Balkumari last Friday be declared martyrs. On Monday, a demonstration was held in Lalitpur's Patan demanding that the two youths who died in the Balkumari incident should be declared martyrs.

11th National Costume Day celebrations in pictures

Published On: January 1, 2024 02:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 1: On the occasion of the 11th National Costume Day-2080 BS, the National Heritage Conservation Foundation Nepal Family has adorned Patan Durbar Square in national attire. The foundation aims to globally recognize Nepal by preserving and promoting national identity, nationality, culture, heritage, originality, and traditional clothing.

In Pictures: Tamu Lhosar celebrations in Kathmandu

Published On: December 31, 2023 12:45 PM NPT By: Bijaya Rai

KATHMANDU, Dec 31:‘Tamu Lhosar’ which is celebrated as the New Year by the Gurung community is being observed today.

Kirat community observes Sakela Udhauli (In pictures)

Published On: December 26, 2023 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: People from the Kirat community gathered at Hattiban, Lalitpur, on Tuesday to celebrate the Sakela Udhauli festival.

KATHMANDU, Dec 26: People from the Newar community are celebrating Yomari Punhi and Jyapu Day at Basantapur, Kathmandu on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Activists belonging to Sanatan Dharmawalambi Sampurna Nepali stage a demonstration in Kathmandu on Monday, demanding the resignation of Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kiranti, over what they called his irresponsible and unconstitutional statements on Hindu religion.