KATHMANDU, Sept 3: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers living in the country and abroad on the occasion of the Gaura festival, 2079.

BAITADI, Aug 16: Owing to heightened fears of COVID-19 spread here in the district, the District Administration Office, Baitadi has decided to impose restriction on the celebration of Gaura and Teej--two major festivals celebrated in the region.