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Pashupatinath Fair Begins Today with Traditional Deepdaan and Satabeej Rituals

The annual Pashupatinath Fair, observed on Margashirsha Krishna Trayodashi to pray for the peace of departed ancestors, begins today. From early morning, devotees gather at the Pashupatinath area to light lamps in memory of their ancestors. On the evening of Trayodashi, devotees perform deepdaan rituals, while on the morning of Chaturdashi they scatter Satabeej (sacred seeds) wishing for the liberation of departed souls. Those who offer Akhanda Deepdaan through the night scatter Satabeej at dawn the following day. Large crowds are expected not only at the Pashupatinath Temple but also at Shiva temples across the country. On the eve of…

Maulakalika Cable Car Resumes Operation After Successful Technical Tests

The Maulakalika Cable Car, which had been closed due to vandalism and arson during the Gen-Z protests on Bhadra 24, has resumed operations. The cable car had remained shut for two months due to the damage caused. According to Suraj Paudel, Station Manager of Maulakalika Cable Car Ltd., a successful technical test was conducted on Sunday evening. He said that if no issues arise during the ongoing tests, the cable car will reopen to the public within a few days. The cable car, which began operations last year targeting visitors to the historic and religious Maulakalika Temple in Gaindakot–1, was…

Nepal Rastra Bank Publishes Monday’s Foreign Exchange Rates

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has published the foreign exchange rates for Monday. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is NPR 141.52 and the selling rate is NPR 142.12. The rates for other major currencies are as follows: Euro: Buying NPR 164.18, Selling NPR 164.87 UK Pound Sterling: Buying NPR 186.29, Selling NPR 187.08 Swiss Franc: Buying NPR 177.92, Selling NPR 178.68 Other currencies: Australian Dollar: Buying NPR 92.21, Selling NPR 92.60 Canadian Dollar: Buying NPR 100.90, Selling NPR 101.33 Singapore Dollar: Buying NPR 108.68, Selling NPR 109.14 Asian currencies: Japanese Yen (per 10 units):…

IMF Asia-Pacific Director Krishna Srinivasan Pays Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki

IMF Asia and Pacific Department Director Dr. Krishna Srinivasan paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. On the occasion, he congratulated Prime Minister Karki and expressed the International Monetary Fund’s readiness to provide necessary support for Nepal’s development and the upcoming elections.

Bamdev Gautam Calls for Lifetime Imprisonment for Using the Term “Dalit”

Nepal Communist Party leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Bamdev Gautam has proposed introducing a legal provision for lifetime imprisonment for anyone who uses the term “Dalit.” Speaking at a meeting of the National Assembly's Development, Economic Affairs, and Good Governance Committee held in Singha Durbar on Monday, Gautam argued that including the word “Dalit” in the constitution was a sinful act. He demanded that a law be formulated to confiscate the property of those who demean members of the community and provide compensation to the affected individuals. Gautam stated, “Using the term ‘Dalit’ is an act of cruelty and…

Contempt of Court Case Filed Against Prime Minister Sushila Karki in Supreme Court

A contempt of court case has been registered in the Supreme Court against Prime Minister Sushila Karki. Advocate Prem Silwal filed the case, stating that the Prime Minister failed to comply with the Supreme Court’s order to delay the implementation of the government’s decision to recall ambassadors. According to Supreme Court spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala, the hearing has been scheduled for 7 Mangsir. The current government had decided on 30 Asoj to recall ambassadors appointed by the previous administration in 11 countries. Earlier, a joint bench of Justices Saranga Subedi and Shrikant Paudel had issued an interim order on 16…

: Janakpur Bolts Lose Fifth Wicket in Ongoing Nepal Premier League Season 2 Opener

Janakpur Bolts have lost their fifth wicket in the ongoing opening match of Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 2. The match is being played on Monday at the TU Cricket Ground. Aasif Sheikh was dismissed after scoring 54 runs off 41 balls, becoming the first player to hit a half-century in NPL Season 2. Captain Anil Sah was dismissed for a duck, with Milind Kumar taking his wicket. After 11 overs, Janakpur Bolts have managed to score only 62 runs.

Supreme Court Fully Resumes Operations After GenZ Movement Disruptions

The Supreme Court of Nepal has fully resumed operations starting today. Following the arson and destruction during the GenZ movement on Bhadra 24, the court had been functioning only partially. According to the Supreme Court, the Full Court meeting held on Kartik 21 decided to fully restart all halted services and resume hearing of safeguarded cases from Mangsir 1. The Full Court stated:“Since the case files were protected from destruction, the cases scheduled for hearings will proceed as per the previously assigned dates from Mangsir 1. Other cases without scheduled dates will be heard in accordance with the law. This…

Death Toll Reaches 45 in Saudi Arabia Bus Accident Near Madina

The death toll from the bus accident in Madina, Saudi Arabia, has risen to 45, according to a BBC News Telugu report citing Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar. However, the exact number of Indian nationals among the deceased is still unclear. Earlier, the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office stated that many people from Hyderabad were traveling on the bus. They were reportedly in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, a religious pilgrimage. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the tragic accident. He stated that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah are providing…

Nepal Communist Party and Nepal Communist Party (Marxist) Announce Unification

The Nepal Communist Party, led by Loknarayan Subedi, and the Nepal Communist Party (Marxist), led by Ambika Prasad Thaiba, have officially unified. During a program held in Kathmandu on Monday, the two parties announced their merger. Immediately after the unification, party coordinator Loknarayan Subedi expressed objections, accusing Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ of misusing the name “Nepal Communist Party.” “The Nepal Communist Party was already registered with the Election Commission. Prachanda misused the name, and now we will go to the Supreme Court,” Subedi said. Ambika Prasad Thaiba, chair of the Nepal Communist Party (Marxist), said the unification was necessary considering…