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India and Nepal Strengthen Development Partnership Through School Infrastructure Project

India and Nepal Strengthen Development Partnership Through School Infrastructure Project

Posted by | Jul 2, 2026 | ,

Kathmandu- The foundation stone for a new school building at Shree Jan Adarsha Secondary School in Shivasatakshi Municipality-6, Jhapa district, was laid on Wednesday under the Government of India’s development assistance program. The foundation stone was jointly laid by Koshi Provincial Assembly Member Radha Krishna Khanal, Mayor of Shivasatakshi Municipality Meghahang Thopra, and Garima Nautiyal, Second Secretary at the Embassy of India in Kathmandu. The school building will be constructed with financial assistance of approximately NPR 30 million from the Government of India under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP). The project will be implemented through Shivasatakshi Municipality....

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Embassy of India Successfully Concludes Second Indian Ambassador’s Cricket Tournament in Kathmandu

Embassy of India Successfully Concludes Second Indian Ambassador’s Cricket Tournament in Kathmandu

Posted by | Jul 1, 2026 | , , ,

Kathmandu- The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has successfully concluded the second edition of the Indian Ambassador’s Cricket Tournament, held from June 26 to 28 at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground and Mulpani Cricket Stadium. The three-day tournament featured eight teams representing the Embassy of India, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the diplomatic community in Kathmandu, Nepali media, former Nepali cricketers, Government of Nepal officials, corporate organizations, and the Indian community in Nepal (ICAN). The tournament was inaugurated on June 26 in the presence of the Ambassador of India to Nepal, Shri Naveen Srivastava, Joint Secretary (South Asia Division)...

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Foton Motors Nepal marks another important milestone with the inauguration of the FOTON Butwal Showroom

Foton Motors Nepal marks another important milestone with the inauguration of the FOTON Butwal Showroom

Posted by | Jun 30, 2026 | ,

Butwal – Foton Motors Nepal successfully inaugurated its new showroom in Butwal on Ashad 15. This expansion marked another step in the company’s ongoing effort to strengthen its presence across Nepal and bring its products and services closer to customers in the western region. With Butwal serving as a major commercial and transit hub, the new showroom was positioned to cater to customers from Rupandehi, Palpa, Nawalparasi, and surrounding districts, making Foton more accessible to a wider base of vehicle owners and buyers in the area. The official inauguration ceremony was held on Ashad 15, with Anil Kumar Baral,...

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Shaligram Sheela sculpture in Jomsom becomes centre of religious faith

Shaligram Sheela sculpture in Jomsom becomes centre of religious faith

Posted by | Jun 30, 2026 | ,

Mustang – The 22-foot-tall Shaligram Sheela sculpture, carved into a rock on the bank of the Kaligandaki River in Jomsom, Ward 4 of Gharapjhong Rural Municipality, has been becoming a centre of religious faith. Sculptors from the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts carved a huge rock by the Kaligandaki River into a Shaligram Sheela-shaped sculpture during a 15-day sculpture workshop was conducted in Jomsom from April 20 to May 4, and since then the place has been becoming an attractive spot for religious tourists. The workshop was organized by Gharpjhong Rural Municipality and co-financed by the Integrated Service Office...

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National Paddy Day being observed across nation today

National Paddy Day being observed across nation today

Posted by | Jun 29, 2026 | , ,

Kathmandu- The the 23rd Paddy Day, celebrated annually on Asar 15 (as per lunar calendar), is a significant cultural event in Nepal, marked by farmers working in the fields and consuming yogurt to regain strength. This day, known as ‘Asar 15’, is not only a time for agricultural activities but also a festive occasion for all Nepalis, who partake in eating Dahi Chiura. Yogurt holds a prominent place in Nepali culture, often used in auspicious rituals, such as applying curd akshata on the forehead before important endeavors. The cultural significance of yogurt extends beyond tradition; it is recognized for...

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