BARA, Oct 5: As the festive season in Nepal, including Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath, approaches, the flow of smuggled goods from India has surged, with authorities struggling to arrest the smugglers responsible.

KATHMANDU, Oct 3: With Dashain festival right round the corner, the New Bus Park at Gongabu bustles with activity as prospective travelers make serpentine lines for bus tickets to reach their destinations.

CHITWAN, March 1: The Narayangarh-Muglin road section will remain unclosed during two days on March 1-2 due to Holi festival, informed the Narayangarh-Muglin Road Project.

The days leading up to Christmas will see some really special events and markets in our capital city. Whether you are in mood for some holiday shopping or want to sample a few Christmas delights or it’s music you are actually after, these fairs have it all covered.

Festive season is well underway.  With a few supplies (a normal comb, a rat-tail comb, a few bobby pins and a few hair ties) in hand you can easily do them at home on your own. In the festival days everyone seems so busy that hardly 5-10 minutes are there to sort out the whole hair business; that is why we have chosen only the quick and easy hairstyles.

What is Tihar without delicious Nepali recipes? But with busy schedules and modern lifestyles exploring Nepali culinary becomes an extremely exasperating task. For many, getting the correct formulae for an authentic Nepali cuisine is next to impossible.

The festival of lights is around the corner and preparations here in Nepal are in full swing with people already thronging the markets to buy clay lamps, string lights, gifts, and other such just Tihar things. While Dashain seems to go by in a blur as we rush from one relative’s house to another seeking their blessings, Tihar seems to be just the festive occasion when we can relax and revel in traditions that we actually enjoy.

The season of family gatherings and get-togethers is here. So we know we can look forward to a lot of chatter and a lot of good food in the coming days. And as is the case every year, we can also bet on one more thing: Mutton. It’s a tradition after all.

Festive season demands a lot from the already busy Nepali woman. Apart from managing the household tasks and working in the office, you also have to make time for a number of things like shopping, feasts and celebrations. And not staying fashion forward isn’t an option during this time. Here are some fashion tips that would help you out during the festive season, be it Eid, Diwali, Christmas or any other festival you celebrate.

BAGLUNG, Sept 25: Local trade has not flourished in the district this year even in the Dashain festival. Although trade usually flourishes during the festival season, as had been the case in the previous years, the market in Baglung district headquarters has seen a decrease in trade, according to local entrepreneurs.

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Life's Good (LG) has launched 'Your festival, Our technology' consumer scheme for the upcoming Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festivals. Issuing a statement on Monday, the company said that customers will get gifts on purchase of every product, and 30 percent discount and two-year full warranty on LED TV.

KATHMANDU (REPU-BLICA): KNP Japan, the associate company of Kansai Nerolac Paints India and Kansai Paints Japan, has introduced a festive offer 'Colorful Sapana' effective from September 1 until November 1, 2017.

KATHMANDU (REPUBLICA): Electronics brand CG has brought a new offer on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar festivals. Issuing a statement on Wednesday, CG said that under 'Parampara' (tradition) offer, customers can get cashback of up to 20 percent while purchasing refrigerator and 20-32 inch LED TV.

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd., the authorized distributor of Hyundai Automobiles in Nepal has launched a festive offer, Hyundai Festive Delight 2074 starting from 24th August 2017, which will run till 26th October 2017. This is mainly to celebrate the upcoming Dashain and Tihar festival.

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POKHARA, May 12: The local election has been no less than a festival in Kaski district with the locals returning back to their villages to cast votes.

SINDHUPALCHOWK, March 30: Excitement has reached fever pitch in Sindhupalchowk as local-level elections draw nearer.

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Nepal Telecom (NT) has brought a new offer for its customers on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival.

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KATHMANDU, Nov 7: International Money Express (IME) Ltd's festive offer 'IME Haat Hudaina Khali' concluded on Monday.

With Tihar at our doorstep, the streets of Ason are bustling with people busy with shopping. The usual hustle bustle of Ason is amplified ten folds with stalls selling Tihar related merchandise spread all over the already crowded street.

KATHMANDU, Oct 23: IME has announced third and fourth weekly winners of its Dashain-Tihar scheme -- 'IME Hat Hudaina Khali'.

KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Recognizing the exciting sentiments for the festivities of Dashain and Tihar in Nepal, Obi Worldphone is rolling out a national promotional campaign to make this year's celebrations even more special.

KATHMANDU,Sept 29: Nepal Telecom (NT) has announced attractive offers for its customers targeting the upcoming festive season.

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: K V Overseas Marketing Pvt Ltd and Shree Pashupati Electronics Pvt Ltd -- the authorized distributor of Videocon home appliances in Nepal -- have announced 'Videocon Utsav Ko Raunak' for this festive season.

KATHMANDU, Sept 28: Bajra and Bajracharya Enterprises has announced attractive offers for its customers on the occasion of Dashain and Tihar festivals.

KATHMANDU, Sept 23: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index shed 37.57 points this week to close at 1,766.91 points on Thursday -- the last trading day of the week.

KATHMANDU, Sept 21: Coca-Cola has announced a new campaign 'Man Kholaun Coke Sanga', encouraging people to express their feelings to their beloved ones.

KATHMANDU, Sept 20: Indian mattress manufacturer Sleepwell has announced a consumer promotion scheme on the eve of the festive season.

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: CG Electronics, the authorized distributor of LG products for Nepal, has announced a festive scheme entitled ‘Let’s Celebrate Together.’

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: CG Electronics has announced a festive scheme under which people buying CG products will get different sure shot prizes.

KATHMANDU, Sept 7: With Dashain and Tihar festival around the bend, automobile dealers have rolled out lucrative festive schemes to attract customers.

KATHMANDU, Sept 6: Syakar Trading Company (STC), the authorized distributor of Honda two-wheelers and cars for Nepal, has launched its Dashain and Tihar scheme named 'Honda Wheel of Fortune.'

KATHMANDU, Sept 4 : Vatsal Impex, the authorized distributor of Xiaomi mobile phones for Nepal has announced a festive scheme for its customers.

KATHMANDU, Sept 4: Vatsal Impex, the authorized distributor of Xiaomi mobile phones for Nepal has announced a festive scheme for its customers.

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Shanker group’s Jagdamba Motors -- the sole authorized distributor of TVS Motor Company in Nepal supplying motorcycles, scooters and 3 wheelers -- has brought a festive scheme titled ‘Tatyo Bajar, Instant 10000’.

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Nepal General Marketing, the authorized distributor of Hero two-wheelers vehicles for Nepal, has announced a festive offer -- Jau, Hero Liyu Soon Chadi, Paisa Pau.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Nepal Telecom (NT) has announced special data packs for its GSM prepaid users, targeting the upcoming Father's Day.

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Giving respite to consumers who have been badly hit by inflation and overpricing, the government has announced subsidized rates for essentials including cooking gas, lentils, rice, ghee, oil, sugar, paneer and goats throughout the upcoming festive season.

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Giving respite to consumers who have been badly hit by inflation and overpricing, the government has announced subsidized rates for essentials including cooking gas, lentils, rice, ghee, oil, sugar, paneer and goats throughout the upcoming festive season.

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Jagadamba Cement has launched its festive scheme -- Jagadamba Cement Ko Saugat, Khaali Hunna Haat, ahead of the Dashain and Tihar festivals.

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Laxmi Intercontinental, the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles for Nepal, has announced the name of the winners of its festive campaign -- Dashain, Tihar Get, Set, Go.