- Sunday, 26 April 2026
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PM Prachanda interacts with locals, Buddhist pilgrims in Lumbini
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has visited the Lumbini area and interacted with locals on the occasion of the 2568th birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautam.
'Let us follow Buddha's teaching'
Kathmandu, May 23: Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba wished all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad for their peace, happiness, prosperity and progress on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti. In a message of best wishes today, President Deuba said our country is yet to be free from violence and human rights violations so there is still a need for all to work responsibly in the respective areas to end anti-human rights activities forever. "Let us all follow the teachings of Gautam Buddha, the apostle of peace, tolerance and harmony, with our heart, words and deeds and oppose unrest, murder and violence. May there be peace in the country and everyone will get rid of all kinds of oppression," he said in a message of best wishes. (RSS)
President urges to engage in campaign for peace, co-existence and tolerance
In a message of best wishes sent on the occasion of 2568th Buddha Jayanti today, President Paudel wished may the Buddha's ever-relevant message and teaching inspire every individual, society and global community to engage in the campaign of peace.
Speaker extends Ubhauli greetings
Speaker Devraj Ghimire has extended best wishes with confidence that the Ubhauli festival would keep mutual good will, social unity and fraternity among Nepali people having diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.
Special programme taking place in Lumbini
Today is 2568th Budhda Janaynti or Lumbini Day. On the presence of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', a special ceremony is taking place in Buddha's birthplace, Lumbini, today.
2568th Buddha Jayanti celebration: In pictures
The 2568th Buddha Jayanti is being celebrated today.
Political, administrative rift impedes development initiatives in Dharan
Politics and administration are said to complement each other, with both aiming to enhance national interests and ensure citizens’ well-being. Therefore, mutual coordination and cooperation are essential.
Influx of devotees flock Swoyambhu on Buddha Jayanti
On the occasion of the 2568th Buddha Jayanti people throng to Swoyambhu Maha chaitya.
'Call for initiative for broader national unity'
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has wished all Nepali sisters and brothers at home and abroad for their happiness, peace and prosperity on the occasion of 2568th birth anniversary of world's peace apostle Gautam Buddha.
'Bio-diversity conservation sees increasing challenges'
Environment protection campaigners said bo-diversity conservation has come across increasing challenges due to forest fire, encroachment, deforestation and poaching and smuggling among others.
Internalize Buddha's teaching for unity: Vice President Yadav
Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said time has come to internalize the Buddha's teaching and devote to country's development and prosperity. Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of the Buddha Purnima today, Vice President Yadav wished peace, prosperity and happiness to all Nepali Buddhist sisters and brothers living in the country and abroad.
Bagmati Province to top contribution to GDP
Bagmati Province is to top the contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) in the country, while the Karnali Province is in the bottom.
Gautam Buddha's teachings help to spread harmony: PM Prachanda
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said Gautam Buddha's teachings can help to resolve disputes and spread harmony among individuals, communities and nations.
Order to register petition against DPM Lamichhane
The Supreme Court has ordered to register the writ petition filed against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane and Attorney General Dr Dinmani Pokharel.
Nepali Congress demands return of illegal flow of cooperative fund
The Nepali Congress expressed grave concern over the misappropriation of funds deposited by the commoners in financial cooperatives.
