Chhath festival begins with 'Nahay Khay'

Published On: November 17, 2023 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

MAHOTTARI, Nov 17: Ardor of the Chhath festival has taken over the Mithila region. People's mobility has increased in and around the region ahead of the four-day grand festival where the 'Sun God' is worshiped with devotion. The devotees begin the festival from today onward with 'Nahay Khay'.

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: At least 20 people were injured when a passenger bus en route to Dang from Kathmandu met with an accident at Bhaluhi, Devdah Municipality Ward No. 8 of Rupandehi. Two of the injured are in serious condition and five are in moderate condition.

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Australian government has announced a decision to provide $600,000 in humanitarian funding following the recent earthquake in western Nepal, which was the largest since the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015.

Smugglers kill two rhinos in Chitwan National Park

Published On: November 17, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, Nov 17: Two rhinos have been killed by smugglers in Chitwan National Park (CNP). The rhinos were killed by making a ditch three and a half kilometers south-east from Satarchuli post in the eastern sector of the park.

What is Nepal’s agenda for COP 28?

Published On: November 16, 2023 08:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: The government has said that the upcoming global climate change conference will be used as an opportunity.

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Around 266 accidents have been reported in the Kathmandu Valley from October 28 and November 16. These accidents claimed the lives of seven people while 330 others were left injured.

Upgrading of Pokharebagar-Chitre road nears completion

Published On: November 16, 2023 07:16 PM NPT By: Republica

MYAGDI, Nov 16: Works on upgrading the Pokhare-Chitre road connecting Ghodepani, one of the major tourist destinations in Gandaki Province, have neared completion. Once the works are completed, it will reduce the travel time as well as make the journey to Ghodepani safer and easier.

Two-decade-long dispute settled in two days!

Published On: November 16, 2023 06:47 PM NPT By: Republica

KANCHANPUR, Nov 16: Itawariya Rana of Shuklaphanta Municipality-12 Dekhtabhuli Aglipatti is very happy after a two-decade-old land share dispute was settled within two days. The judicial committee of the municipality settled the dispute within two days of receiving his complaint.

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Nepal Police has said that apart from sporadic incidents during Tihar, criminal incidents across the country were below the ‘normal’ mark. According to Central Police Spokesperson DIG Kuber Kadayat, there have been fewer criminal incidents during Tihar this time than in the past, but road accidents have increased.

Chhath worship places being set up at 21 places in Kathmandu

Published On: November 16, 2023 05:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Preparations are underway for the construction of Chhathi Mai Puja sites in rivers and ponds at various locations in Kathmandu. The construction of Chhath Puja venues is currently ongoing at 21 different places in Kathmandu.