Prasan Gurung

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In Pictures: Cabbies protest by parking taxis in front of DoT

Published On: August 10, 2023 12:02 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Nepal Meter Taxi Entrepreneur’s Association (NMTEA), an umbrella organization of registered taxi operators in the country, staged a demonstration by parking taxis in front of the Department of Transport (DoT), on Thursday.

International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples observed (In Photos)

Published On: August 9, 2023 02:00 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is being observed today by organizing several programs.

In Pictures: Kathmandu Valley battles heavy rainfall and flooding as monsoon hits hard

Published On: August 8, 2023 10:15 AM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Kathmandu Valley witnessed heavy rainfall, causing floods in the river and streams. The Weather Forecasting Division (WFD) said the federal capital saw continuous downpour since last night.

In Pictures: FSU holds demonstration

Published On: August 4, 2023 03:15 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The Free Student Union (FSU) of Thapathali Campus organized a demonstration on Friday, expressing concern over “the government's perceived lack of responsibility.”

FCAN stages sit-in protest in front of PM’s official residence in Baluwatar (In pictures)

Published On: July 31, 2023 11:30 AM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 31: The Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) has organized a one-hour sit-in with safety helmets in front of the Prime Minister's residence, Baluwatar today.

Activists stage peaceful protest against KMC’s way of managing street vendors (Photo Feature)

Published On: July 29, 2023 05:45 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 29: Activists joined by locals in Kathmandu on Saturday staged a peaceful protest outside City Hall demanding the Kathmandu metropolis to ensure proper management of street vendors.

Victims of various micro-finance institutions stage demonstration, demanding NRB’s interventions (Photo Feature)

Published On: July 22, 2023 03:15 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 22: Victims of various micro-finance institutions have staged a demonstration by picketing the headquarters of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) today.

IN PICTURES: Devotees throng Pashupatinath temple on first Monday of Shrawan

Published On: July 17, 2023 10:01 AM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 17: Devotees visited Pashupatinath temple today to observe the first Monday of the Nepali month of Shrawan for this year.

Victims of various cooperatives stage protest at Maitighar Mandala (Photo Feature)

Published On: July 16, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 16: Victims of various cooperatives staged a comprehensive demonstration at Maitighar Mandala demanding the immediate return of their deposit- both principal and interest.

In Photos: Construction entrepreneurs stage protest against govt's failure to settle their dues on time

Published On: July 14, 2023 11:30 AM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 14: Construction entrepreneurs have taken to the streets protesting against the failure of the government to settle their due even as the ongoing Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 is ending soon.

In Pictures: Nepal commemorates 210th birth anniversary of Adhikavi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya

Published On: July 14, 2023 11:00 AM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 14: The 210th birth anniversary of Adhikavi (i.e. First Poet) Bhanu Bhakta Acharya is being commemorated across the country today.

In Pictures: Sita Dahal's body kept at Paris Danda to pay her last tribute

Published On: July 12, 2023 12:26 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 12: The body of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's wife Sita Dahal, who passed away on Wednesday morning, has been kept at the CPN (Maoist Center)’s party office Paris Danda.

In Pictures: Youths stage demonstration against brutality of municipal police personnel

Published On: July 12, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 12: A group of independent youths have staged a peaceful demonstration in front of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) office against what they called brutality of municipal police and unlawful conduct to street vendors.

In Pictures: Fasting of first Monday of Shrawan begins in Pashupati from today

Published On: July 10, 2023 01:00 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 10: According to the lunar month (Chandramas), the fasting of the first Monday of the month of Shrawan has started from today. According to the solar month (Sauryamas), this year, the month of Shrawan (July/August) has additional months (Adhikmas) so the fast has started from today.

In Pictures: Artists and others pay tribute to late singer Robin Tamang

Published On: July 9, 2023 11:30 AM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, July 9: Various Nepali Artists and other people are paying tribute to late rock singer of Nepali music industry Robin Tamang at the premises of Nepal Academy of Music and Drama on Sunday.

In Pictures: Students delight in rice planting ceremony

Published On: June 30, 2023 02:45 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, June 30: Students from various schools came together to participate in a joyous rice planting ceremony held at Tarakeswar, Kathmandu, organized by MDS Agro Farming.

Transport entrepreneurs, taxi drivers stage demonstration in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)

Published On: June 29, 2023 12:40 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, June 29: Transport entrepreneurs and taxi drivers organized a demonstration with their vehicles in Sitapaila, Kathmandu, on Thursday. The participants expressed their grievances by conducting a vehicle procession along the ring road, showcasing their concerns.

In Pictures: Bakra Eid being observed today

Published On: June 29, 2023 09:30 AM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, June 29: Bakra-Eid, the second biggest festival of the Muslim community, is being observed across the country on Thursday.

CIAA team at Pashupati to probe gold Jalhari case

Published On: June 25, 2023 05:37 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, June 25: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has started an investigation into the Jalhari controversy of Pashupatinath temple.

In Photos: Art exhibition 2023 commences at Nepal Art Council

Published On: June 23, 2023 05:28 PM NPT By: Prasan Gurung

KATHMANDU, June 23: An art exhibition featuring the works of 34 Nepalis artists has begun at the Nepal Art Council in Babarmahal on Friday. The event supported by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu will continue for the next two days.