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The newly-elected leadership of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) recently called on Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel ...
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KATHMANDU: As the world is observing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) today, Sanu Maya Gurung of Lalitpur struggles to meet her daily ends after suffering from spinal injury 25 years ago. For the last six years, Gurung has been selling corns on a cart at roadsides in Kathmandu streets to support her ailing husband and to manage household expenses along with house rent. The theme for this year's IDPWD is ‘Building
KATHMANDU: Night business entrepreneurs based in the touristic hub of Thamel today demonstrated in Kathmandu demanding the resumption of night life amid the COVID-19 crisis. 'Night businesses' were badly affected after the Government of Nepal had imposed a ban on 'entertainment sector' upon advent of the Covid contagion eight months ago. The government has allowed operations of various industries, however it has not given permission for res
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 29 A masked artist dressed as Narsimha, the half-man and half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the god protector, performs Hiranyakashipu Vadh during the Kartik Pyakhan/ Kartik Naach at midnight on Saturday. Kartik Naach is a legendary dance of the Newars that began in the 17th century and is performed at the ancient courtyards of Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur. The Naach is usually held annually for around 12 days
Pokhara, November 26 Hundreds of monarchists rallied around the streets of Pokhara demanding the return of the king, on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. People took out motorcycle rally around different parts of the metropolis carrying Nepali flags. It started from Amar Singh Chowk and moved towards Prithvi Chowk, Mustang Chowk, Lakeside, Zero Kilometre, Sabhagriha Chowk, New Road, and ended at Manav Adhikar Chowk. Demonstrators from Pokhar
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 26 Football's all time great Diego Maradona passed away on Wednesday at his home in Argentina after suffering a heart attack. The 60-year-old was regarded as one of the greatest players of the sport. Maradona, who showed us the 'hand of God', was revered in his homeland after's Argentina's glorious victory in 1986. He was equally loved in Italy for taking Napoli to two Serie A titles. Pictures courtesy: Reuters
Lalitpur, November 25 People offer prayers during Haribodhini Ekadashi, a religious day for Hindus, dedicated to Tulasi, believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Haribodhini Ekadashi is regarded as one of the important Ekadashi (eleventh lunar day) in the year and is counted as the biggest as well. This day is also celebrated as Tulasi Bivaha. People celebrate it by fasting and worshipping Tulasi or Vishnu. Today is also the last da
KATHMANDU: The government is set to complete reconstruction of the historical Kasthamandap by mid-April. A user’s committee under Kathmandu Metropolitan City has been carrying out reconstruction works on the landmark monument in its original style. According to the Kasthamandap Reconstruction Steering Committee, over 70 per cent of recovery and rehabilitation work of the iconic cultural heritage, which was destroyed in the 2015 earthquake
KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 24 Grade XII students get screened for Covid-19 symptoms before entering the examination hall in Lalitpur on Tuesday. Here in the pictures, thermal guns are used to check students' body temperatures. The national board exams for grade XII have begun amid coronavirus concerns in Nepal on Tuesday. Photos by Naresh Shrestha for The Himalayan Times.
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The coronavirus pandemic put a huge dampener on the government’s aim to welcome two million tourists starting 2020, with the number of arrivals shri...
Laxmi Bank has signed separate memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Tribeni and Banphikot Gaupalika of Rukum-West to extend subsidised loans in agri...
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In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that all of its 2021 film slate will stream on HBO Max at the same time the films play in theatres....
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