POKHARA, May 5: Chief Minister (CM) of Gandaki Province, Surendra Raj Pandey has said that Lord Gautam Buddha's messages are equally imperative to strengthen national unity.

KATHMANDU, May 5: The 2567th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha- Buddha Jayanti- is being observed across the country by commemorating his contributions to the establishment of world peace.

BHAIRAHAWA, May 2: The asthidhatu (sacred relic) of Lord Buddha kept in Lumbini that could be only viewed on Buddha Jayanti now can be viewed on any regular day.

LUMBINI, April 23: Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, is preparing for the celebrations of the 2567th Buddha Jayanti that falls on May 5 this year. The Day also coincides with Lumbini Day.

KATHMANDU, May 16: Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah has expressed his best wishes to all on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti.

KATHMANDU, May 16: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed her best wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity to all Nepali brothers and sisters at home and abroad on the occasion of the 2566th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, the propounder of Buddhist philosophy and the pioneer of the world peace.

KATHMANDU, May 16: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has extended greetings on the occasion of 2566th Buddha Purnima today.

KATHMANDU, May 16: The 2566th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha- Buddha Jayanti- is being observed across the country by commemorating his contribution to the establishment of world peace.

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: If there is any technical problem in the plane flying in the Nepali sky, the situation of having to come to Kathmandu for emergency landing is coming to an end. At present, there is no alternative to returning to the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for emergency landing.

RUPANDEHI, May 26: Today is Baisakh Shukla Purnima, as per the Lunar Calendar or 2565th Buddha Jayanti – the day of the birth of Lord Buddha. The special full moon day is being celebrated by offering homage to Siddhartha Gautam who is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Bishnu.

KATHMANDU, May 7: The 2564th Buddha Jayanti is being observed today, recalling the contribution of Siddhartha Gautam to the establishment of world peace. Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Baishakh of the Lunar calendar every year.

KATHMANDU, May 7: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has appealed to all to light lamps today evening on the occasion of the 2564th Buddha Jayanti or the birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautam, the apostle of world peace.

KATHMANDU, May 7: The 2564th Buddha Jayanti is being observed today, recalling the contribution of Siddhartha Gautam to the establishment of world peace. Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Baishakh of the Lunar calendar every year.

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HETAUDA, May 18: State 3 chief minister Dormani Poudel has said the State government is fully committed to a multi-party system, human rights, an independent judiciary, periodic election, free press and the rule of law.

POKHARA, May 18: The Buddha's philosophy and precepts on world peace, fraternity and human welfare have become the guiding principles today not only for the Buddhists but to the entire humanity.

Kathmandu, May 18: The State government of State-5 is organizing a variety of programs today to mark the 2563rd Buddha Jayanti, and also the beginning of the Lumbini Visit Year.

KATHMANDU, April 30: Preparations are underway to celebrate the 2563rd Buddha Jayanti and Lumbini Day. Buddha Jayanti is celebrated to observe the birth of Lord Buddha on full moon day in Baishakh every year.

KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Virginia's lawmakers have agreed to a proposal to support Buddha Jayanti as the International Meditation Day.