Shey Phoksundo lake wears majestic look

Following heavy snowfall in Upper Dolpa, the surrounding hills of the Shey Phoksundo lake are covered with snow, giving the lake a majestic look.

Sakela dance at Sunakothi, Lalitpur (Photo Feature)

Kirati communities of Kathmandu worship on the occasion of Udhauli. On this occasion, the community perform a special dance called Sakela.

Yomari Punhi celebration in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)

Indigenous Newa communities of Kathmandu and adjoining cities are celebrated Yomari Punhi, one of the most popular festivals among their communities, on Sunday, worshipping Goddess Annapurna and eating Yomari (a rice flour delicacy).

Boating begins in Antu Pond

The boat operation, which had gone out of business for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been reopened from the municipality’s own initiative.

Voting underway (Photo Feature)

Voting has started for the election of central office bearers and members in the 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress.

A spellbinding scene of Simikot Airport in Humla district

A spellbinding scene of Simikot Airport in Humla district

Preparations for NC's General Convention inauguration (Photo Feature)

A stage with a capacity of more than 150 people has been set up in the premises of the main stage Bhrikuti Mandap.

Migratory birds add beauty to Ghodaghodi Lake (Photo Feature)

Bird activity has increased in the Ghodaghodi wetland of Kailali, which is listed in the World Ramsar Site. Bird activity has increased after migratory birds from Siberia, Mongolia and other places came here to avoid winter.

Snowing adds magnificence to Dhorpatan hunting reserve (with pictures)

The snow has added to the magnificence and majesty of the Dhorpatan area although the snow has created problems of pasture for the cattle in the Dhorpatan valley.

Himalayan Tahr and Himalayan Blue Sheep hunting in Dhorpatan (Photo Feature)

In the first season of hunting tourism, nine Himalayan Blue Sheeps and three Himalayan Tahrs have been killed in different blocks of Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

Blooming mustard flowers in Kapilvastu (Photo Feature)

Buddhabhumi -3 Masure of Kapilvastu looks beautiful. Along with the traditional Nepali style house, the blooming flowers of mustard look very attractive at this time.

Replacement of Laxmi-Narayan statue after 38 years (Photo Feature)

The idol of Laxmi-Narayan stolen from Patko toll of Patan has been replaced in Narayan temple today. In 1984, the statue of Laxmi-Narayan was stolen from the temple.

Apple production increases by nine per cent in Mustang (Photo Feature)

In the Trans-Himalayan district of Mustang, known as the capital of apples, apple production has increased by nine per cent this year. Mustang, which is famous in Nepal for its apple production and taste, has produced 5,500 metric tonnes of apples this year.

Bridge collapses while under construction in Bhojpur

An under-construction concrete bridge over the Kawa stream has collapsed. Being built with an investment of Rs. 50 million, the bridge was to link Ram Prasad Rural Municipality and Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality of Bhojpur district.

Inter rural municipality volleyball match in Humla

Inter Rural Municipality volleyball match has been organised by Young Star Club of Humla district. It is the 10th edition of the match.

Kathmandu sees partial effect of general strike (Photo Feature)

The nationwide general strike called by the Communist Party of Nepal under the leadership of Netra Bikram Chand has a partial effect in Kathmandu.

Administering Pfizer vaccines in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)

The administration of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has begun across the country from Today.

Chhath concludes by offering argha to rising sun (Photo Feature)

This year’s Chhath celebrations have concluded across the country by offering argha to the rising sun this morning. 

Preparation for Chhath festival in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)

The preparation for Chhath has begun at several points of the Bagmati River banks.

Thousands march in Glasgow's biggest COP26 demo (Photo Feature)

About 100,000 people marched in Glasgow to demand more action on the climate crisis, organisers have said. The protest was the biggest so far during the COP26 summit and took place alongside hundreds of similar events around the world.