- Saturday, 6 June 2026
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Laxmi puja performed at Gorkhapatra Corporation
Executive Chairman of the Corporation, Bishnu Prasad Subedi, GM Lal Bahadur Airi, Acting DGM Yam Prasad Kandel, Acting Editor-in-Chiefs of the Gorkhapatra Daily and The Rising Nepal, Shiva Kumar Bhattarai and Bhimsen Thapaliya respectively, among other officials, were present in the puja.
Dogs worshiped: Kukur Tihar celebrated
On the second day of Yama Panchak, Nepali Army's Bhairav Bahan Battalion in Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, Sanothimi celebrated Kukur Tihar on Thursday.
DPRK fires ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan — Yonhap
It was DPRK’s 12th missile launch this year. The latest ICBM test took place in December 2023, when the DPRK military fired a Hwasong-18 three-stage solid-fuel ICBM.
Mahakavi's struggle is inspiration for all: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota's struggle is an inspiration for all. Commemorating the renowned poet on his 116th birth anniversary today, the Prime Minister said that Devkota motivates us to work hard, regardless of life's challenges. He extended his tributes to the late poet on his birth anniversary.
PM Oli extends Laxmi Pooja best wishes
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended warm wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers, both at home and abroad, on the occasion of Laxmi Puja, a significant day dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Laxmi during the Tihar festival
Upper Rahughat hydropower project in final phase of construction
The 48.5-MW Upper Rahughat Hydropower Project being constructed over the Rahuganga River has reached final phase of its construction.
Two Indian Laborers dead in tipper accident in Sankhuwasabha
Sankhuwasabha, Oct.31: Two Indian laborers working at the Arun II hydropower project died and two others sustained injuries when a tipper met with an accident at Faxinda Dobhan in Makalu rural municipality-5, According to Daksh Kumar Basnet, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Police Office, a tipper with a registration number (HP 11-4933) met with an accident at Faxinda Dobhan in Makalu rural municipality-5, on Wednesday night. He said that 57-year-old Indian citizen Shailendra Pratap Singh, a tipper driver working on Arun III Hydropower project, and 29-year-old Saruk Mohammad, the driver of the tipper, died in the accident.The two injured, who are also Indian nationals, are undergoing treatment at Sankhuwasabha District Hospital, Khandbari. (Translated from RSS)
'Festivals have further strengthened social unity'
Nepali Congress (NC) President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the festivals have further strengthened the social unity.
Int'l community positive towards issues brought by Nepal: Finance Minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel returned home on Thursday after attending the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Mahakavi Devkota's 116th birth anniversary being marked today
The 116th birth anniversary of Mahakavi (great poet) Laxmi Prasad Devkota – the multi-dimensional literary genius of Nepal is being celebrated today by organizing various programmes at home and abroad.
Nepal is filled with original culture: President Paudel
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that Nepal is a country rich in original culture.
Tihar to contribute for country's circular economy-Vice President
Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav said the festivals including Tihar would contribute to keep the country's economy moving.
Weather likely to remain fair across the country
Presently there is a partial influence of the westerly wind as well as the local wind in the hilly regions across the country, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.
Laxmi Puja being observed today
The five-day Tihar, also known as the Yamapanchak, commenced on Wednesday. Laxmi Puja is being observed this evening by worshipping Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, affluence, and prosperity, with devotion.
Flower garlands decorate Kathmandu Valley
The decoration of flowers can be observed in every nook and corner targeting Laxmi Puja, which is being celebrated today.
