KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Nepali handicraft is one of the most exported products of the country. The handicrafts carry a touch of the country’s history and art and are exported across the world. The global handicraft market value was worth Rs 84 trillion in 2020.

Police personnel barred from using TikTok, other social media

Published On: September 18, 2021 11:47 AM NPT By: Republica

OKHALDHUNGA, Sept 17: Police personnel have been barred from using social media apps like TikTok in Okhaldhunga district. The District Police Office, Okhaldhunga, has instructed all police personnel working in the district not to spend their time using entertainment apps like TikTok.

Indra Jatra being observed today

Published On: September 18, 2021 10:26 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Indra Jatra, one of the biggest festivals of the Newar community, is being celebrated in Kathmandu today. The festival is dedicated to the god of rain and king of heaven, Indra.

BARDIYA, Sept 18: Three members of the same family died on Friday night after being trapped in an electric trap laid by their neighbor to kill wild boars.

63 lost statues brought back to Nepal

Published On: September 18, 2021 09:49 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: A total of 63 lost idols of various gods and goddesses have been returned to Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: A total of 4.4 million doses of Vero Cell vaccine purchased by the government from China arrived in Kathmandu on Friday. According to the Supply Division of the Department of Health Services (DoHS), 4.4 million of the total 6 million doses of vaccines purchased from China arrived in Kathmandu on Friday.

PARBAT, Sept 17: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Parbat Distribution Center, has started a campaign to cut the electricity supply of the consumers who have not paid their bills even 60 days after the issuance of the bills.

DHANUSHA, Sept 17: The High Court of Janakpur issued an order for the relocation of Sankatmochan Crusher Industry of Ganeshman Charthan Municipality-8 within the next three months on February 20, 2020. Despite the order, the crusher plant is still operational at the same location.

KATHMANDU, Sept 17: The District Administration Office, Kathmandu has asked education institutions not to run physical classes.

Pathibhara temple reopens

Published On: September 17, 2021 09:43 AM NPT By: RSS

PHUNGLING, Sept 17: The Pathibhara temple in Taplejung district, which remained closed to devotees for the past five months, has reopened for devotees from today. The temple was closed citing fear of the risks of further spread of the COVID-19.