KATHMANDU, July 10: The government is going to make an arrangement that electric vehicles (EVs) with government number plates will be allowed to run even on public holidays.

Looks like actor Shah Rukh Khan and his family had a great time vacationing in the Maldives. Given the hectic schedule the star and his children have, it is not often to spot the family together. However, Shah Rukh managed to take out some time to enjoy with his family and share the moment with his fans.

POKHARA, Oct 25: Mustang, one of the popular tourist hubs of Nepal, is witnessing a significantly high number of domestic tourists this season. On Tuesday alone, almost 4,000 tourists arrived at Jomsom. Utilizing their Dashain holidays, nature lovers from across the country have reached the mountainous district to view its mesmerizing beauty.

Dashain for children

October 6, 2018 08:36 am

Dashain is observed by most Hindu Nepalis across the country and many parts of the globe. It is also the longest festival celebrated. People tend to mark their calendar and try their best to be home with their family members and beloved ones leaving the difficulties and sorrow behind. Schools give the longest holidays. People start to move out of Kathmandu or they start coming in from various parts of the world to be with their families. For youths and adults, Dashain holidays are more of relaxation, but have we ever looked into it from children’s perspectives? What does Dashain mean for them?

KATHMANDU, May 3: CPN (Maoist center) Chairman Puspa Kamal Dahal has expressed his dissatisfaction on the cut-off public holidays. He stressed that he will talk with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to revise the cut-off public holidays.

JANAKPUR, April 23: The government in Province 2 has announced eight public holidays in addition to the number of such holidays fixed by the federal government.

KATHMANDU, March 30: Main Opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has protested against the government's decision to scrap public holidays on Martyrs Day (Magh 16) and Democracy Day (Falgun 7).

KATHMANDU, March 29: The Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday decided  to announce Asoj 3rd as Nepal's National Day as it was the day when Constitution of Nepal had been promulgated.

KATHMANDU, March 28: Country’s private sector will have something to cheer about if a proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs to slash public holidays is endorsed by the cabinet, business leaders have said.

KATHMANDU, March 29: Country's private sector will have something to cheer about if a proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs to slash public holidays is endorsed by the cabinet, business leaders have said.

Kathmandu, March 28 : The government has approved public holidays for the year 2075 BS. Cabinet meeting has decided on Wednesday evening to give total 89 holidays in a year in order to increase working days.

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the government to review all public holidays keeping the interest of service seekers in mind.

The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the government to review all public holidays. Giving verdict on a writ demanding public holiday on Christmas Day (December 25), a joint bench of Justices Ishwar Prasad Khatiwada and Sapana Malla Pradhan has issued the order to the government.

KATHMANDU: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has demanded the opening of economic and financial institutions even during holidays. Issuing a statement on Friday, the umbrella organization of businessmen and merchants, said that it was concerned that numerous holidays by the government to celebrate festivals was affecting the economy of the country.

KATHMANDU, Sept. 26: The central, regional and sub-regional offices of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) shall remain open during Dashain, Tihar and Chhath holidays as well.

KATHMANDU, June 23: Issuing public notice, Home Ministry has declared June 25, 26, 27 and 28 as public holidays in view of the second-phase local level polls slated for June 28 .

Flydubai launches holidays division

April 29, 2017 09:55 am

KATHMANDU, April 29: Flydubai, a Dubai-based airline, launched its Holidays Division at the recently held Arabian Travel Market 2017.

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: After facing criticism from several quarters for not announcing a public holiday on Prithivi Jayanti, the birthday of Late King Prithivi Narayan Shah, the government on Wednesday decided to review public holidays.

KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Kantipur Holidays P. Ltd. has said that it will take national football team players, on a five-day tour to Dubai.