Today is Paush 27, the day in the lunar calendar when King Prithvi Narayan Shah (1723-1775), the founder of modern Nepal, was born exactly three centuries ago. In the past, the Day would be celebrated as Prithvi Jayanti and Rastriya Ekata Diwas (national unity day) across Nepal with much fanfare, apart from being a public holiday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: Actor Manisha Koirala condemned the police brutality against those who were observing Prithvi Jayanti or the birth anniversary of late King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the capital on Monday.

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: On the occasion of the 299th Prithvi Jayanti (birth anniversary of late King Prithvi Narayan Shah) on Monday, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has recalled the special contribution of the unifier of modern Nepal and paid him tributes and respect.

KATHMANDU, Jan 11: "Prithvi Narayan Shah Study Center" was inaugurated on Monday, coinciding with the 299th birth anniversary of Prithvi Narayan Shah, the father of modern Nepal.

KATHMANDU, Jan 5: A committee formed to celebrate the 299th birth anniversary of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern Nepal, has appealed to one and all to celebrate the anniversary in a grand manner.