Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ activists rally in Nepal's capital during the annual Pride parade The annual event brings together the sexual minority community and their supporters in Kathmandu during the Gai Jatra festival. Lifestyle 20 Aug, 2024
Photo Story: Boudha's unique Ghonai Jatra ​​​​​​​In the bustling heart of Kathmandu, amidst the lively community of Boudha, a time-honoured tradition thrives, deeply cherished by the local Tamang community. Photo Gallery 17 Sep, 2023
Gaijatra being observed in Bhaktapur This year's Gai jatra has kicked off in Bhaktapur district from this morning. Kathmandu 12 Aug, 2022
Popular actor, singer Jayananda Lama dies aged 66 Popular actor and singer of such tunes like Kalakatte Kainyo Jayananda Lama has passed away. Nepal 24 Feb, 2022
Jogi Pyakhan, the hermit dance The origin of Gai Jatra, or the ‘Holy Cow Festival’, is traced back to the period of King Pratap Malla (1624 to 1674 A.D.) of Kathmandu. To this day, the Newah community of the Kathmandu Valley and other Newah settlements celebrate the festival in memory of the deceased family member. Blogs 24 Aug, 2021
Government urges people to avoid gathering during festivities As the season of festivities enthuses Nepalis, the government has urged all and sundry to avoid gathering in or around religious sites and to celebrate the festivals as a formality and abide by social distancing norms. Nepal 23 Aug, 2021
COVID weighs on share investors� sentiment Kathmandu, August 15 The share market recouped some of the earlier losses, as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index went up by 27.41 points or 1.98 per cent week-on-week in the trading period between August 9 and 13. According to share... 16 Aug, 2020
Gai Jatra: Festival that honours the memory of those departed KATHMANDU: Gai Jatra, literally translated to the festival of cows, is observed by bereaved families by taking out procession in memory of the ones they have lost. People, especially children, walk in different costumes, and the processions are...
