Kirtipur's Hathu Hyakegu ritual revives after generations

Chhyang (rice beer) flowed from the mouth of Bhairav – for the first time in generations – in Kirtipur on Tuesday. The tradition, often solely associated with Basantapur and Indra Jatra, was performed for the first time in decades in the ancient city of Kirtipur on the occasion of Shivaratri. Called Hathu Hyakegu, it was performed following the consecration of what is possibly the largest wooden mask of Bhairav at the Phalcha (rest house) at Chithu, Kirtipur Municipality–10.

All COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Kathmandu

The restrictions for COVID-19 prevention has been lifted in Kathmandu. On Friday, the District Administration Office, Kathmandu issued an order stating that all the restrictive measures imposed for the prevention and control of corona have been removed.

CPN (MC) Central Committee meeting to be held at 1 PM

According to the Central Office, the meeting of the Central Committee of the ruling coalition partner CPN (Maoist Centre) is going to start at 1 PM.

Rs. 1 million annual income must to get visit visa

The Phadindra Mani Pokhrel-led task force has made it mandatory to have annual taxable income of at least Rs. 1 million to be eligible to fly abroad, especially to Gulf countries under visit visa. The provision is, however, not applicable to those who have their family members living in the destination countries. “Family members of those persons can fly abroad to meet them without any hassle, and this procedure will be verified through the citizenship certificates and their relationship,” Joint...

Finance Ministry sets aside Rs. 8.11 bln for local poll

The Ministry of Finance has set aside a budget of Rs. 8.11 billion for holding the local level election slated for May 13, the Election Commission (EC) informed. Speaking at a regular press conference on Thursday, EC spokesperson Shaligram Sharma Poudel said that the Ministry has confirmed the budget of Rs. 8.11 billion so far. Earlier the Commission had asked the Ministry of Finance to release the budget of Rs. 8.952 billion for holding the local poll. However, the ministry only secured the budget...

Where voters have to walk 10 hrs to polling station

Locals in rural village of Maspur, in Tanjakot Rural Municipality-3, Humla have made repeated requests to the election office to locate polling stations near the village so that they can cast their votes without hassle in the upcoming local level election slated for May 13.

Discussion on MCC implementation

A meeting of the ruling coalition at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar has concluded. The first meeting after the ratification of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) was focused on the implementation of MCC. 

Ruling coalition leaders hold meeting

The meeting of the ruling coalition is underway in the Prime Minister's residence Baluwatar.

Minister Khadka to attend ADF meet in Turkey

Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Khadka will fly to Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, leading a delegation to take part in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), to be held in Antalya, Turkey, from March 11-13. Spokesperson for government and Minister for Communication and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki said a meeting of the Council of Ministers held on February 27 decided to form a delegation led by the Foreign Minister to participate in the ADF.

NA Chairman stresses meeting vaccination deadline early

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Ganesh Prasad Timilsina has said that all the citizens should be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the upcoming election. Addressing an interaction programme on 'COVID-19 vaccination, risk communication and community engagement’, organised jointly by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and the World Health Organiaation (WHO), Timilsina asked political leaders to make the public aware about importance of vaccines while engaging with their constituents.

MCC acknowledges decision to ratify compact

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has acknowledged Nepal’s decision to ratify the MCC Compact of US$500 million grant from the parliament. The Federal Parliament has decided to ratify the agreement on February 27.

President, PM extend Gyalpo Lhosar best wishes

President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba have extended their greetings on the occasion of Gyalpo Lhosar Thursday. In her message, President Bhandari wished for happiness, peace and prosperity of all Nepalis living in home and abroad.

Three artefacts return home from America

Three artefacts have arrived in Nepal from the United States of America. Two stolen artworks, which includes an idol and a strut, arrived in Kathmandu from Rubin Museum of Art, New York on Wednesday along with a separate Malla-era stone Buddha sculpture from the Tibet House of Manhattan.

Federal Parliament objects to ‘false narrations’ about Speaker

The Federal Parliament Secretariat has said its attention has been drawn to a ‘propaganda’ involving Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota.    

Upcoming session of HoR likely to discuss proposal to impeach CJ Rana

Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Dilendra Prasad Badu has said that an upcoming session of the House of Representatives (HoR) is expected to discuss the impeachment motion registered against Chief Justice (CJ) Cholendra Shumser JB Rana.

Govt. declares public holiday on Thursday for Gyalpo Lhosar

The government has decided to declare a public holiday on Gyalpo Lhosar on Thursday. Ministry of Home Affairs has informed that the public holiday has been declared on the occasion of Sherpa communities' Gyalpo Lhosar.

MCC acknowledges Nepal's decision to ratify Compact

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has acknowledged the Federal Parliament of Nepal’s decision to ratify the $500 million compact between MCC and the Government of Nepal on February 27.

National Information Commission's report tabled, HoR meeting adjourned till March 6

The HoR meeting started with the annual report of the National Information Council. After that Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has adjourned the HoR meeting till 1 pm on March 6. 

US secretary of state Blinken calls PM Deuba, conversation focused on cooperation

"We will continue to work closely together on economic development and regional challenges," Blinked said.

Mahakali agreement and interpretive declaration different things: Nepal

Madhav Kumar Nepal, chairman of ruling CPN (Unified Socialist), has said that Mahakali resolution and the interpretive declaration for the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact were two different things, and they could not be compared.