Earthquake shakes Kathmandu during Dashain festivities

KATHMANDU, Oct 22: An earthquake rattled the Kathmandu Valley, just as people were immersed in the celebrations of Dashain, a major Hindu festival.

By Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 22: An earthquake rattled the Kathmandu Valley, just as people were immersed in the celebrations of Dashain, a major Hindu festival.

The earthquake, whose full extent is still being assessed, has left the locals and festival-goers in a state of shock. The details of the earthquake are yet to come.

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