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Central Jail’s Inmates’ Exhibition at St.Xavier’s College
An exhibition with a difference took place on June 8, Saturday. Garments made by the inmates of Central Jail were exhibited at St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar.
Rato Machchhindranath Jatra Concludes, Bhoto Jatra Observed
The month long Rato Machchhindranath Jatra concluded on June 7, Friday for this year. The last day, also known as Bhoto Jatra, is observed with the display of the Bhoto, a bejeweled vest, that has remained unclaimed for around 1600 years.
Casino Shangrila Caught Fire, Now Under Control
A massive fire broke out at the Casino Shangrila of Hotel Shangrila, Lazimpat on Wednesday evening.
Grace And Grooves’ Nepali Take At Dallas Int’l Festival
One of the most talked about events of the year, the Dallas International Festival 2013 took place on May 25, Saturday. Organised by DFW International Community Alliance, the festival saw the participation from renowned dance group Grace And Grooves who performed Nepali dance.
Sita Air plane crashes in Humla
The Dornier aircraft of Sita Air was crashed on Saturday morning at Simikot airport, Humla district at around 7:10.
Bus Accident Kills 15, 32 Injured
A local bus passing through Bhotang VDC of Sindhupalchok district. slipped off the road killing 15 people Wednesday morning (May 29). The accident occurred when the driver and its passengers were discussing over his reckless behaviour.
44-Year-Old Pregnant Runner Wins Women’s Everest Marathon
A pregnant 44-year-old mother of three and grandmother of one won the Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon -women´s edition, which was held on May 29, Wednesday.
Search For National Football Team Players From USA, UK and Aus
Nepali National Football team is not going to be limited only to the players residing in the country. Now Nepal national coaches Jack Stefanowski and Richard Orloski are going to make sure to build a team with the best Nepali players from in and out of Nepal.
Nepali Films At Colombo’s SAARC Film Fest
There has been entry of two short and two feature films from Nepal at the SAARC Film Festival 2013 which will be taking place in Colombo, Sri Lanka from May 26-31.
NFPJ’s Calendar Featuring Rekha Thapa Out
National Forum of Photo Journalists (NFPJ) has published a special edition calendar for the year 2070. It was launched at a grand ceremony held at Bhrikutimandap on May 19, Sunday.
Nisha Adhikari’s Successful Climb To Everest Summit
Nisha Adhikari became the first Nepali actress to scale Mt. Everest on May 21, Tuesday when she successfully climbed to the summit of the highest peak in the world.
Nepali Woman Becomes First South Asian To Receive Doctor Of Letters In US
Boston-based social activist Bishnu Maya Pariyar has become the first South Asian to be awarded with honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from Pine Manor College, the 102-years-old well known educational institution in Massachusetts of the USA. She is also become the first Nepali woman to be awarded DLitt from an American university.
Controversial First Live Video Call From Mt. Everest
A British mountaineer´s interview with the BBC on his smartphone from the top of Mount Everest has stirred controversy with the Nepalese government calling the broadcast “illegal”, officials said Monday.
BREAKING NEWS: Fire At Thamel – Updated
A restaurant at Thamel, Faces Lounge caught fire after gas cylinder exploded.
Voting Rights, Even For Visually Impaired
For the first time in Nepal’s election history, visually impaired people will now also be able to vote in the next CA elections. After long discussions, the Election Commission (EC) came to the conclusion to prepare ballot papers in Braille for the visually impaired.
Prison Break In Rolpa, 3 Escapees Held
Almost six months after 12 prisoners from the Jhumka-based eastern regional prison fled to freedom after digging a tunnel, eight inmates from a jail in Rolpa escaped on Saturday night using the same technique. However, three of the escapees have been arrested.
Painting The Town Purple
The 10th Durbar Marg Street Festival, now also known as Ncell Purple Saturday, took place on May 11, 2013, Saturday. One of the biggest street festivals in the city once again had to offer amazing stuff.
Monday’s Bandh Withdrawn
The agitating 33 political parties, including the Mohan Baidya-led CPN-Maoist, called off Monday’s banda, considering the Rato Machchhindranath Jatra which will be observed on the same day.
Samriddhi Rai’s Journey Back To Miss Tourism Queen
Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal as appointed by Nepal Tourism Board, Samriddhi Rai is representing Nepal at Miss Tourism Queen Asia 2013, taking place in Xitang Province of China from May 10- 18.