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PHOTOS: Devotees pull Rato Machhindranath chariot in Patan

Published On: September 6, 2020 05:55 PM NPT By: Dipesh Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: The chariot of the deity Rato Machindranath was pulled at Patan on Sunday afternoon. The chariot was pulled from Machhindra Bahal in Pulchowk to Sorhakhutte Falcha- in front of Lalitpur Metropolitan Office.

Rajatpat host Prakash Subedi and actress Pooja Sharma agree to end their month-long row

Published On: August 20, 2020 07:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 20: Rajatpat host Prakash Subedi and actress Pooja Sharma reached an agreement on Thursday, ending their month-long row after Subedi directed demeaning comments towards Sharma in one of the episodes of his TV show.

COVID-19 impact: Locals in Baitadi asked not to organize public gathering to celebrate Gaura, Teej festivals

Published On: August 16, 2020 04:05 PM NPT By: Bira Gadal

BAITADI, Aug 16: Owing to heightened fears of COVID-19 spread here in the district, the District Administration Office, Baitadi has decided to impose restriction on the celebration of Gaura and Teej--two major festivals celebrated in the region.

Badala Barilai wins millions of hearts; Saput says he wants to be a superhit

Published On: August 7, 2020 01:10 PM NPT By: Anjali Subedi

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Prakash Saput wanted someone 'who would look like a rapist by appearance' to play a lead role in his project – Badala Barilai. He would however question himself whether rapists or potential rapists look any different from normal people. His quest to find a suitable actor for the story song forced him to try different ways, including a rapid google search. 'Top ten villains of Nepal' he typed and scrolled. He went through the suggestions, one by one. He found Dhruba Koirala, a theatre and movie actor, impressive!

In pics: People celebrate Gaijatra in Sankhu

Published On: August 4, 2020 07:45 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Amid the heightened fears of the novel coronavirus disease, this year’s Gaijatra was celebrated without much fanfare in Sankhu, Kathmandu.

Photos: Nag Panchami being celebrated

Published On: July 25, 2020 07:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: Hindus are observing the Nag Panchami festival today as per the time-honored tradition across the country.

Bhuwan KC files defamation suit against actress Samragyee

Published On: July 24, 2020 08:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: A defamation suit was filed by noted actor Bhuwan KC against actress Samgrayee Shah on Friday at the Kathmandu District Court (KDC), demanding a huge compensation from the actress.

PHOTOS: Dhanraj still draws Naag posters though printed impressions rule market

Published On: July 24, 2020 04:30 PM NPT By: Monika Malla

KATHMANDU, July 24: Dhanraj Chitrakar started drawing serpentine deities from the age of 14. It has been over five decades since he has been into this business but now fears for a technological take over as people have shifted onto printed versions of Naag Posters. Now he is fearing for his profession which in some decades can be the rarest-of-rarest as the younger generation are drifting away from it.

Rajesh Hamal urges the public to stop bullying others on social media platforms (with video)

Published On: July 15, 2020 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 15: Nepali actor Rajesh Hamal has called on his fans and the general public to stop attacking people with insults and abusive comments on social media platforms. Hamal was indicating online trolls against Deepashree Niraula who has been dragged into a controversy over the issue of ‘Mahanayak’ – a term she says Hamal is not befitting of.

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan and son test positive for COVID-19

Published On: July 12, 2020 07:25 AM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, July 12: Amitabh Bachchan, one of India’s best known movie stars, has tested positive for COVID-19 together with his actor son Abhishek Bachchan, they said late on Saturday.