People welcome monsoon with paddy plantation on outskirts of Kathmandu

People on outskirts of Kathmandu have welcomed the monsoon season by planting paddy seedlings in the fields.

Kathmandu drenched in heavy rainfall (Photo Feature)

The valley observed a heavy rainfall today, in the afternoon. Bicyclists and pedestrians were seen getting soaked in the rain. Pictures: Sujan Gurung

Eid al-Fitr observed amid lockdown (Photo Feature)

Considering the increasing risk of COVID-19 pandemic, the National Muslim Commission, by issuing a notice had urged everyone to limit their celebrations and recite Namaz within their homes.

Free e-libraries may help enhance learning, utilise lockdown period

The idle time caused due to the ongoing lockdown has aptly been used for reading through e-library. There is an increasing usage of virtual library to save time and financial resources.

Police enforce lockdown in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)

Following the decision of council of ministers to extend the lockdown for 10 more days, the police have been enforcing lockdown more stringently.

Rato Machhindranath chariot procession uncertain

The procession of Rato Machhindranath, the deity of good harvest and rain, has come across uncertainty due to lockdown enforced to prevent COVID-19 outbreak.

Bhimeshwor temple closed for the first time due to COVID-19 scare

Mohan Kumar Shrestha, priest of the temple said that the temple was closed for all worshippers considering the threat of COVID-19 pandemic.

Robot delivering food to COVID-19 patients successfully tested at TUTH

The robot, made in the initiation of Robotics Association Nepal (RAN) with leadership of Prithvi Chaudhari, was successfully tested in TU Teaching Hospital.

Hydroxychloroquine consumption without doctor's prescription may take your life

The side effects of Hydroxychloroquine include damage in retina of the eye, hair fall, heart diseases, loss of hearing, slowing down of heart rates and compression of respiratory tract.

Holi being observed in the Terai

Fagu Purnima (Holi) is being celebrated with much enthusiasm in the Terai Region today by smearing colors to each other and exchanging best wishes.

Foreign tourists too bathe in Holi colours (photo feature)

Tourism entrepreneurs say many tourists visit Nepal during the Holi festival so as also to feel the joy of the festival of colours.

Holi Being Observed at Basantapur (Photo Feature)

Pictures: Sagar Basnet

Damak municipality provides training to make single women self-reliant

Single women in the office of Damak Municipality-10, of late have been taking cobbler trainings.

Miss world organization to support Chepangs

Chairperson of the Miss world organization, that runs the annual Miss world competition, Julia Morley has pledged to support the operation of a maternity centre in the Chepang settlement of Makwanpur. The health centre to host the maternity centre was built at the initiative of former Miss Nepal Shrinkhala Khatiwada.

Stadium in Pokhara

An under-construction stadium in Pokhara.

Virus dampens hopes of prospective Holi revelers

Holi (Fagu Purnima), the festival of colours, is set to be affected by COVID-19. The festival, which is popular especially among the youths, is celebrated by organising various concerts and gatherings. But this year, the Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has directed the public to not organise and be a part of such gatherings and celebrations, including Holi.

'Chir' put up at Basantapur indicating start of Phagu Festival

The pole was erected at the propitious hour of 7.57 am today, the time fixed by the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee, an employee at the Hnaumandhoka Durbar Care Office, Mitharam Pudasaini, said.

Police personnel demonstrate disaster safety measures

At least 13 police officials demonstrated disaster safety measures at the premises of Nepal Rastriya Secondary School, Tarakeshwor Municipality-11, on Sunday.

Lavish weddings, huge dowries on the rise

Huge amount of money is being spent on lavish weddings and dowries in State 2.

Last day of Gyalbo Loshar observed in Bouddhanath

The third day of Gyalbo Loshar, a significant festival marking new year in Tibetan calendar was observed by the Sherpa communities by organising various programs at Bouddhanath stupa.