Streams stay frozen due to cold, life impacted severely in Dhorpatan area (Photo Feature)

The lives of people in the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Area of west Baglung have been affected due to the increasing cold.

Tharus mark Maghi today (photo feature)

Clad in their traditional costumes, the Tharus marked their New Year 2644 by having traditional food items. The celebration of the Maghi was limited this year due to COVID-19.

Bullfight held in Dhading to mark Maghe Sankranti

At least 28 pairs of bulls were brought for the bullfight competition held at two different places in the district -18 pairs of bulls at Dhuwakot, Nilakantha Municipality-14, and 10 pairs of bulls at Khalte of the same municipality.

Vendors sell Chaku, molasses, yams as Maghe Sankranti approaches (Photo Feature)

The festival is observed by eating various meals including sweets (laddus) made out of sesame seeds, Chaku (a dish made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts), sweet potatoes, and yams.

Bullfight in Nuwakot on Maghe Sankranti: 31 pairs of bulls registered

According to the organisers, 31 pairs of bulls have been registered for four different places. Out of 31 pairs, 17 pairs have been registered for Taruka, the major place for bullfighting, in Tarakeshwor Rural Municipality-3.

Bird population declines in Karnali and Badhaiyataal Area (Photo Feature)

Bird specialist and the Chairman of the club Ram Shahi said that bird counting was underway by categorising the bird habitats. According to him, rivers, lakes and wetlands of national park premises have been included to bird counting.

Tilman pass awaits tourists (Photo Feature)

Not too far from the central capital, Tilman pass in Sindhupalchowk, despite having huge tourism prospect, has not been gaining a lot of attention.

Temperature dips in Manang with Snowfall (Photo Feature)

The settlements in Himalayan district Manang have started witnessing snowfall. The snowfall started in the upper area of Manang from Monday evening which has led to dip in temperature, informed the locals.

India encroaches Mahakali River, erects embankment unilaterally in Nepal's territory

In a bid to minimize flood-induced disasters and losses, when Nepal started to construct a dyke on the bank of the Mahakali River in 2013, India had objected to it and obstructed the construction.

Pashupatinath Temple reopens after nine months (Photo Feature)

The Pashupatinath Temple which remained closed for a hiatus of nine months since the enforcement of lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic has been opened for public entrance from 6.00 am today.    

Colourful umbrellas add beauty to Sankata Temple area (Photo Feature)

Various colourful umbrellas have been set up at the Sankata Temple area, located in the heart of Kathmandu Valley.

Bala Chaturdashi marked in Pashupatinath Temple (Photo Feature)

Bala Chaturdashi, which falls on Marga Krishna Chaturdashi every year, has been marked at Pashupatinath Temple in presence of a huge crowd despite the threat of the spread of COVID-19.

Positive impact of COVID-19 on domestic tourism: Devchuli in Nawalpur becomes a major tourist destination

Situated at 1934 meter high from seas level, the hilltop offers a magnificent view of the Himalaya range.

With monuments of Himalayan civilisation, Upper Mustang offers captivating natural beauty (photo feature)

The expansion of the road to Korala on the border with Tibet has increased the number of domestic as well as foreign tourists in the region.

Implementation of Melamchi Drinking Water Project reaches its final stage (With Photos)

The implementation procedure of the Melamchi Drinking Water Project has reached its final stage.

Construction of CM, Province Chief and Ministers' residence goes on in full swing (with photos)

Construction of Chief Minister, State Chief and Ministers' residence is going on in full swing at Bhainsepati, Lalitpur. Around 30 per cent of the construction work has already completed.

Lonely Planet names Annapurna Circuit among top 10 must-see travel destinations

Lonely Planet, the US-based world's top travel guide publisher, has included Annapurna Circuit among the top 10 most incredible travel experiences in the world.

Marigolds blooming in Ichangu Narayan farms as Tihar is around the corner (Photo Feature)

As Tihar, the second biggest festival of Nepali Hindus, is around the corner, the farmers of Ichangu Narayan have been busy plucking the marigold flowers to make garlands.

Locals of Paundwar, Myagdi, build unique trekking route laying crafty stone, setting up stone spouts, resting places (with photos)

It takes 7 hours on foot to reach Khopra from Pokhare Bagar, the bank of Kali Gandaki, and another 7 hours to reach Khayerlek, the base of the snowcapped mountains, from Khopra.

Traditional wooden houses built for earthquake victims in Rasuwa (Photo Feature)

The Gorkha earthquake in 2015 had destructed many houses and many families were displaced in Chilime area of Rasuwa. The locals of Chilime, who were living in tents for the last five years, have now shifted from tents to their place by building beautiful wooden houses.