Bijaya Rai

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Weeklong nationwide lockdown begins (with photos)

Published On: March 24, 2020 10:20 AM NPT By: Bijaya Rai

KATHMANDU, March 24: As government decided to enforce a-week nationwide lockdown to be effective from 6 am this morning, major cities around the countries including Kathmandu are seen silent and the streets are almost empty.

People celebrate Matya festival

Published On: August 17, 2019 11:24 AM NPT By: Bijaya Rai

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The festival of Matya is celebrated in Patan, a day after Gai Jatra. It includes taking out processions in many Buddhist temples and stupas in Patan. It is believed that Matya festival is celebrated to honor the victory of Lord Buddha over vice.

‘Nepalis will be happy and prosperous only when Constitution fully implemented’

Published On: September 19, 2018 05:10 PM NPT By: Bijaya Rai

DHANKUTA, Sept 19: Participants have said Nepali people will remain happy and wealthy only when the Constitution is fully implemented.

In pictures: APF cleanses Janaki temple ahead of Modi's visit

Published On: May 10, 2018 05:38 PM NPT By: Bijaya Rai

KATHMANDU, May 10: A day before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nepal, Armed Police Force (APF) officials have been deployed for cleaning Janaki temple on Thursday.