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President Paudel conducts worship at Lhakhang monastery of Bouddha
Kathmandu, May 12: President Ramchandra Paudel and his spouse Sabita Paudel conducted worship at Lhakhang monastery of Bouddha, Kathmandu on the occasion of the 2569th Buddha Jayanti this morning. They worshipped the Lord Buddha, went around the Bouddha monastery, and had a sight of invaluable remains- astudhatu. The Buddhist devotees have thronged the monastery since early morning. The Bouddhanatha and Melamchi Ghyang Guthi organize a function for rare sight of the astudhatu. Buddha Jayanti is celebrated with veneration at various Buddhist shrines like Lumbini, Bouddha, Swayambhu, Namo Buddha and other monasteries across the country today. (RSS)
2569th Buddha Jayanti being celebrated (Photo Feature)
The 2566th Buddha Jayanti is being celebrated today across the country.
Develop Lumbini as major shrine: NA Chair Dahal
Chairman of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, has said all sides' cooperation is imperative to develop Lumbini, the birthplace of Guatam Buddha, as a major shrine.
'Youth participation essential in policy making'
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Gautam Buddha a champion of humanity: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has wished peace, compassion and brightness in everyone's life.
Vice President's message on Buddha Jayanti
Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav has said the Lord Buddha's worship of nature is inspiring for all of us to resolve the environmental problems. Buddha's love of nature encourages facing the problems caused by climate change in the world, he reiterated.
Buddha's teaching foundation of durable peace: Speaker Ghimire
Speaker Devraj Ghimire has said adherence to Buddha's teaching creates a solid foundation for sustainable peace in the world which is facing tension at present.
Buddha's teaching instrumental for peace, harmony: President Paudel
President Ramchandra Paudel has said it is a matter of pride for all Nepalis to have the birthplace of Lord Buddha, the apostle of peace.
Record-breaker Sorloth hits four as Atletico smash Real Sociedad
Alexander Sorloth hit four goals in the first half-an-hour to power Atletico Madrid to a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday in La Liga. The Norwegian hitman's quad
Shiv Sena Nepal Chair Basnet arrested
The District Police Range, Kathmandu has arrested Shiv Sena Nepal Chair Anil Basnet on charges of being involved in the incident that took place during violent demonstrations held in Tinkune on March 28.
Constitutional amendment needed for presidential, fully proportional poll system: Chair Prachanda
Inaugurating the joint conference of Kiranti and Limbuwan National Liberation Front, Nepal, the former Prime Minister emphasised on reviewing the electoral system to make it fully proportional as the existing one has been hijacked by the moneyed people.
India donates vehicles to help with Sagarmatha Sambaad
The Indian government has donated 15 electric vehicles (EVs) as support for the Sagarmatha Sambaad to be organized by the government of Nepal from May 16 to 18.
Finance Minister vows budget allocation in result-oriented projects
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said the government would allocate budget to only those projects having adequate preparation and guarantee of result.
Bagmati Provincial Assembly session summoned
Bagmati Province Chief Deepak Prasad Devkota has summoned the 16th session of the Provincial Assembly to be held at 11:00 am on May 19
20 years on, Chhota Rajan acquitted in builder threat case
In a setback for CBI, gangster Chhota Rajan was acquitted by a special court two decades after he was booked for threatening a builder, with the judge noting the prosecution has failed to prove the charge as nothing incriminatory was found during witnesses' testimonies. The gangster will, however, continue to remain in the Tijar Jail where he is serving a life term for the murder of Mumbai-based crime reporter J Dey.
