Rajib Khatri

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In Pictures: Rai community celebrates Sakela festival

Published On: January 6, 2024 05:35 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Sakela, a festival of the Kirat Community (Rai, Limbu, Yakkha, Sunuwar), was celebrated at Tudikhel in the capital today with much fanfare.

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Youths stage protest in Maitighar Mandala over killing of two youths in Balkumari (With Photos)

Published On: December 30, 2023 02:45 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Dec 30: A group of demonstrators gathered in Maitighar Mandala, alleging that the government was responsible for the deaths of youths in the Balkumari incident.

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Hindu activists stage demonstration in Kathmandu demanding resignation of Minister Kiranti (In Pictures)

Published On: December 25, 2023 03:15 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Activists belonging to Sanatan Dharmawalambi Sampurna Nepali stage a demonstration in Kathmandu on Monday, demanding the resignation of Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kiranti, over what they called his irresponsible and unconstitutional statements on Hindu religion.

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In Pictures: Protest held demanding resignation of Minister Kirati

Published On: December 21, 2023 05:40 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Nepal Sanatan Dharma Sanskriti Sangathan has staged a protest, demanding the resignation of Sudan Kirati, the Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation. The protest was triggered by dissatisfaction with Minister Kirati's statements during a public program on Wednesday.

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In Pictures: National Flag Day being celebrated today

Published On: December 17, 2023 12:29 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Today is National Flag Day in Nepal.

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NSU takes out warning march against Ncell share sale (Photos)

Published On: December 14, 2023 03:26 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Dec 14: The Nepal Students Association (NSU) has taken out a warning march against the irregularities in the Ncell share purchase and sale case following raised concerns about the sale of Axiata's shares to Spectrlite UK Limited at a significantly lower price than the purchase cost.

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Bala Charurdashi being observed at Pashupatinath (Photo feature)

Published On: December 11, 2023 03:15 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: The Bala Chaturdashi festival is being celebrated across the country by scattering Saatbij (seven different kinds of sacred grains) in Pashupatinath temple, wishing for the good fortune of the departed family members.

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Fourth annual pride parade celebrated at Kathmandu

Published On: December 10, 2023 01:11 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: People from all walks of life and the transgender community celebrated fourth annual Pride parade at Naxal, Kathmandu on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

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Demonstration organized in Maitighar demanding withdrawal of TikTok ban (In Pictures)

Published On: November 20, 2023 01:05 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Nov 20: Demonstrations were held at Maitighar Mandala in the capital on Monday against the government's imposition of a ban on TikTok.

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Construction of Chhathi Mai Puja sites underway at Pashupatinath Temple (In Photos)

Published On: November 18, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Preparations for the Chhath festival are in full swing in Pashupatinath Temple, with locals and organizations actively participating in decorating water bodies. Activities such as cleaning, electricity connection, tent setup, construction of Chhath ghats and other preparations are in progress at Pashupatinath.

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In Pictures: Farmers picking marigold flowers for Tihar

Published On: November 11, 2023 06:10 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Nov 11: Farmers are seen picking marigold flowers for decoration during the Tihar festival at Ichangu, Kathmandu.

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In Pictures:  Various political leaders reach festive tea party hosted by CPN-UML

Published On: November 1, 2023 03:45 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Various political leaders including Prime Miniter Pushpa Kamal Dahal has reached CPN-UML’s central office at Chyasal, Lalitpur to participate in festive tea party.

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In Pictures:  Political leaders reach festive tea reception hosted by CPN-UML

Published On: November 1, 2023 02:45 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: Various political leaders including Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal have reached the CPN-UML’s central office at Chyasal, Lalitpur to participate in a festive tea reception organized by the party.

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In Pictures: Candlelight vigil in memory of 10 Nepalis dead in Israel

Published On: October 11, 2023 02:17 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Oct 11: Shalom Club Nepal, a community of Nepalis educated and trained in Israel, lit candles in memory of the 10 Nepali students who were killed in Israel.

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In Pictures: Indra Jatra commences with the erection of lingo at Hanumandhoka

Published On: September 26, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Sept 26: The Indra Jatra festival has formally started with the erection of lingo (sacred wooden pole) at Hanuman Dhoka in Basantapur Durbar Square on Tuesday.

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In Pictures: Second day of protest by govt teachers against School Education Bill-2080 at Maitighar

Published On: September 21, 2023 01:16 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Sept 21: Expressing dissatisfaction with some of the provisions in the School Education Bill 2080 BS recently introduced by the government, government school teachers have continued with their Kathmandu-centric protest on Thursday as well.

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In pictures: Govt school teachers protest against School Education Bill-2080 at Maitighar

Published On: September 20, 2023 01:30 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Sept 20: Expressing dissatisfaction with some of the provisions in the School Education Bill 2080 BS recently introduced by the government, government school teachers have started a protest centered on Kathmandu.

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Rishi Panchami celebrations underway as Hindu women across Nepal perform ritual prayers (In Pictures)

Published On: September 19, 2023 06:00 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Hindu women from various regions of Nepal are observing the Rishi Panchami festival today with ritual prayers at the Risheshwor Mahadev Temple in Teku, Kathmandu.

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ANNISU-R stages demonstration in Kathmandu against School Education Bill (Photo Feature)

Published On: September 19, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Sept 19: On Tuesday, the All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), the student wing of the CPN (Maoist Center), organized a protest program against the proposed School Education Bill, calling it regressive and anti-people.

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Female devotees throng Pashupatinath Temple on Teej (In Photos)

Published On: September 18, 2023 05:30 PM NPT By: Rajib Khatri

KATHMANDU, Sept 18: On the occasion of the Teej festival, female Hindu devotees thronged the Pashupatinath temple on Monday.

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