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Dec 29, 2022
Two stolen Nepali gods are set to return home from New York
DoA officials say the idols of ‘Bhagwati’ and ‘Shridhar Vishnu’ are expected to be repatriated...
Dec 20, 2022
Ministry sets up committee to draft Guthi Act
The absence of a Guthi has led to poor oversight of several of the old...
Dec 09, 2022
Balen Shah in romantic mood, marking ‘Matina Paaru’
The 32-year-old mayor highlights the importance of almost-forgotten Newar tradition
Dec 09, 2022
Sakela Udhauli sweeps through Kirant-Rai settlements
The playing of the Dholjhyamta drums and cymbals can be heard resonating in the Kirant...
Dec 09, 2022
From Bollywood to Hollywood: Jaswant Dev Shrestha’s remarkable journey
Los Angeles-based writer Alexis Kharel catches up with the Emmy Award-winning Nepali actor and director
Nov 28, 2022
Devotees celebrate Bibaha Panchami with fervour (Photo Gallery)
The festival is being celebrated across the country with much fanfare, commemorating the marriage of...
Nov 22, 2022
Bala Chaturdashi observed at Pashupati Kshetra (Photo Gallery)
Pashupati Kshetra and other Hindu temples see throngs of Hindu devotees during Bala Chaturdashi festival
Nov 13, 2022
How Tharu people brought their festivals to Kathmandu (WATCH)
Over time, members of the Tharu community have migrated to bigger cities, introducing to new...
Nov 11, 2022
Harry Bhandari re-elected in the US state election
The 41-year-old Nepali-born US citizen has been serving as a member of the Maryland House...
Nov 09, 2022
Know more about Sarahana Shrestha who won the US state election
The Nepali-born US politician beats her Republican challenger Patrick Sheehan, who made his name in...
Nov 08, 2022
How Guru Nanak’s Nepal ties grew over the years (Photo Gallery)
Sikhs started moving to Nepal soon after Nepali Gorkhali troops reached Kangra in 1815
Nov 04, 2022
Devotees observe Haribodhani Ekadashi festival
A wedding of Tulasi (basil) planted in Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi is organised on the occasion
Oct 30, 2022
Nepalis worship the sun, marking Chhath (Photo Gallery)
Chhath celebrates the prowess of the sun god as an almighty; the festival has spread...
Oct 30, 2022
Itaewon crush: 'Nepalis in Seoul safe'
South Korea is home to nearly 42,000 expatriate Nepalis; some of them live in Seoul...
Oct 29, 2022
Chhath turns Terai markets into a hive of activity
The festival is celebrated with much fervour in the districts of the central Terai in...
Oct 27, 2022
‘Bhai Dooj’ being celebrated in Mithila region
It is one of three festivals observed in the Mithila region to strengthen mutual love...
Oct 24, 2022
Dogs worshipped across Nepal, marking Kukur Tihar
Dogs get worshipped, garlanded and offered delicacies during Kukur Tihar - marking Deepawali in Nepal
Oct 23, 2022
Tihar commences with crow worship on the first day
Devotees observe the first day of Yamapanchak on Sunday morning by offering food to the...
Oct 17, 2022
Dalai Lama meets 35 Nepalis in India
Much like Tibetan Buddhists, many Nepali Buddhists revere Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama