- Friday, 10 October 2025
Over 16,000 devotees visit Pathibhara during Dashain
Over 16,000 devotees visited the famous pilgrimage site Pathibhara in Taplejung during Dashain festival. According to the Pathibhara Area Development Committee, from Ghatasthapana to Kojagrat Purnima
‘Jor Nishan’ ritual observed in Panchthar
Despite rainfall, the traditional “Jor Nishan’ dance performance was held in Tharpu, Yangwarak Rural Municipality-4, Panchthar, around Yangwarak Pokhari and the Kalika Temple premises.
DHM requests to adopt special caution from October 4-6
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has requested exercising special caution from October 4–6. The department has particularly urged that special attention be given to areas in Bagmati Province including Kathmandu Valley, Kavrepalanchok, Sindhupalchok, Rasuwa, Makawanpur, Chitwan; in Koshi Province including Sankhuwasabha, Taplejung, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang; and in Madhesh Province including Bara, Parsa, Sarlahi, Rautahat and neighboring districts, as there is a high likelihood of sudden flow in the small rivers in these areas.
President worships Nawakanya
President Ramchandra Paudel today worshipped the Nawakanya (nine virgins) as the incarnation of Goddess Nawadurga on the occasion of the Maha Nawami, the ninth day of the 10-day Bada Dashain festival, the biggest festival of Nepalis, today.
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Enchanting Mustang
The enchanting mountain range and dry plateau seen from the Mustang-Dolpa road in Waragung Mukti Kshetra-5 in Mustang district.
Reconstruction of Bhanu’s ancestral home still uncertain
More than two decades have elapsed since the ancestral home of Nepal’s pioneer poet, Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya, was destroyed by fire, yet its reconstruction remains uncertain. The house, located at Chundi Ramgha Shikharkateri in Bhanu Municipality–4, Tanahun, still lies in ruins due to a lack of preservation.
Reviving the swing: Dashain’s fading tradition and Nepal’s cultural identity
Dashain, the biggest festival of the Nepali people, is deeply connected with the swing culture. In Nepali society, one of the most eagerly awaited aspects of Dashain is the swing, locally known as ‘ping’. Swings have long attracted people of all ages, from children and youth to the elderly. More than just a form of recreation, the swing is a vibrant tradition and a priceless cultural heritage of Nepal. However, this indigenous tradition, once an in
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Nepali Army rescues 56 people in Janakpur
The tableau broke Friday night, while being taken around during the fair held in the premises of Mata Rajdevi Temple. All those trapped were safely rescued under the leadership of the Nepali Army, with the support of other security agencies as well.
Two dead, one injured in jeep-motorbike collision
The accident took place on the postal road section at Brahmapuri rural municipality-5 in the southern bordering area of the district.
KMC placing traffic cones and bars for traffic management
The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has begun placing 2,500 traffic cones and 1,250 retractable bars on the roads for traffic management.
Monsoon winds lose strength; moderate rainfall likely in three provinces
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, this afternoon the hilly regions of the country will generally be cloudy while other areas will be partly cloudy.
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Flights resume at Suketar Airport
Flights have resumed at Suketar Airport in Taplejung. The flights, which had been disrupted due to adverse weather conditions, have started after nearly two months.
Special security plan implemented in Banke for festivals, 1,100 police deployed
The District Police Office, Banke, has prepared and implemented a special security plan targeting major festivals like Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. Deputy Superintendent of Police of th
