Author: Himalaya Post

Mohattari- Mahottari, along with the entire ancient Mithila region, today observed the ‘Raksha Bandhan/ Rakhi’ festival. The festival which is observed on the full moon day of the fourth month in the lunar calendar is taken as a moment to strengthen the bond among sisters and brothers. As a major part of the festival, sisters put Rakhi (a decorative thread) around the wrists of their brothers and offer them delicacies, wishing them longevity and prosperity. This unique tradition of the Mithilanchala is celebrated as the ‘Rakhi’ festival. In return, sisters receive clothing, jewelry and cash as gifts. Generally, the...

Kathmandu – India has announced to celebrate the day of the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission as ‘National Space Day’. The Central Cabinet of India has announced that August 15, when Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the surface of the moon and made history, will be celebrated as ‘National Space Day’. India sent Chandrayaan-3 to the moon on July 14 from Sriharikota, India. After a 40-day journey, Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed near the south pole of the Moon on 15 August. With this, India has become the fourth country to reach the moon and the first country to reach the south pole of...

– Simran Napit Dear Aljazeera English, I saw the article “Why Nepal’s Supreme Court is wrong on child marriages and rape?“I went through the article and ain’t convinced with the opinion written there. The decision has been wrongly interpreted. Meanwhile, I am one of the section officers who assisted concerned Justices to draft  the very decision. I think we have the right to defend our interpretation. Primae facie, Nepal’s Supreme Court is always against child marriage and statutory rape. I think before keeping out the viewpoint, one should definitely read the full text of the decision summarized by me...

Kathmandu- Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ extended best wishes to Nepali National Cricket Team who are currently in Pakistan to play in the 16th edition of Asia Cup Cricket. The inaugural match of the Asia Cup Cricket is taking place between Nepal and Pakistan at Multan Cricket Stadium of Pakistan at 3:15pm today. Talking to the Nepali cricket team virtually today morning, the Prime Minister wished for their success. Stating that he had always paid an attention towards the development of sports and welfare of sportsperson, the PM expressed his confidence that Nepal would come out with good...