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Cultural significance of Sithi Nakha

Cultural significance of Sithi Nakha

- by Roshan Maharjan and Bhindya Twa

Sithi Nakha also known as Kumar Sasthi, is a festival celebrated by Newa people that falls on the Sixth day of Tachhala (8th Month of Nepal Sambat). Sithi is the corrupted form of Sasthi or Sixth day of Tachhala while Nakha means festival. So, Sithi Nakha is the festival celebrated on the occasion of the birth of Lord Kumar 'Skanda'.

Nepal's LGBTQ+ Landscape: Legal Wins and Social Battles

Nepal's LGBTQ+ Landscape: Legal Wins and Social Battles

- by Aastha Pokhrel

The fight for LGBTQIAA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and more) rights has been an ongoing struggle for decades. Throughout history, individuals identifying as part of this community have faced discrimination, persecution, and societal exclusion. Many societies viewed non-heterosexual orientations as immoral, criminal, or mentally ill.

For plurality: On CSDS-Lokniti’s post-poll survey

For plurality: On CSDS-Lokniti’s post-poll survey

- by Republica

A drop in satisfaction levels with governance, the stagnating popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the resilience of regional parties and the rejuvenation of the Congress party, and the fading of Hindutva for marginalised sections in the Hindi heartland.

CIAA directs govt to investigate residency permits of MPs, and govt employees

CIAA directs govt to investigate residency permits of MPs, and govt employees

- by Tapendra Karki

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has directed the government to immediately investigate whether Members of Parliament (MPs), civil servants and public office holders have obtained foreign citizenships and residence permits. The CIAA issued this instruction after people holding public positions were found to have foreign citizenship and residence permits.

Various issues of public concern aired during HoR zero hour

Various issues of public concern aired during HoR zero hour

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: House of Representatives (HoR) members raised several pressing issues ranging from the rescue of mules following the snap of the cable of a suspension bridge over the Karnali River to a growing shortage of drinking water in the Terai-Madhesh region.

Neighborhood-First policy needs to reach grassroots: Shyam Saran

Neighborhood-First policy needs to reach grassroots: Shyam Saran

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Former Indian Foreign Secretary and Ambassador of India to Nepal, Shyam Saran, has said that there is the need for extending India's neighborhood-first policy to the grassroots level. He said that although India introduced this policy, it has yet to effectively reach the grassroots.