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Nepal’s Bhaktapur town painted red as it welcomes new year

Apr 17, 2023

Bhaktapur (Nepal), Apr 17 (ANI): During the annual Sindoor (vermilion) Jatra, the Newa community of Thimi paints the city red as the town comes together at Balkumari Temple's front yard to welcome the Lunar New Year. Celebrated annually on the second day of the new year, devotees carry idols of different deities in a total of 32 palanquins, singing and dancing to traditional beats. The dawn of red starts with devotees who take three rounds of the Balkumari Temple touring the palanquins. Participants from all age groups—children, youths, elders, and the older ones smear the vermilion on each other's faces as well as throw it on the air in good jest. Celebrated on the second day of the Nepali month of Baisakh by the Newar community in Madhyapur. Thimi, the festival also marks the advent of the spring season. A day before the observance of Sindoor Jatra, the locals of Thimi perform Gunsin Chhoyekegu, which means the firing of forest wood. The next day, palanquins, locally called Khat," is taken to Vishnuvir during the day. Deities are taken on Khats to Kwachhen (Dakshin Barahi) from Layakhu during the night. On New Year's Day, devotees present offerings and pray to Goddess Balkumari. They flock in masses to her temple in old Thimi. Since time immemorial, she has been the consort of Bhairab. They both are the guardian deities of Kathmandu Valley. During the evening, devotees perform righteous acts such as lighting oil lamps. Some even place them on their legs, chest,...
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A brief look at EAM S Jaishankar’s visit to Uganda

A brief look at EAM S Jaishankar’s visit to Uganda

Apr 15, 2023

Uganda, Apr 15 (ANI): Here’s a brief look at the External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar’s visit to Uganda.
“Need more influential people…” FM Sitharaman on increasing people’s engagement in climate agenda

“Need more influential people…” FM Sitharaman on increasing people’s engagement in climate agenda

Apr 15, 2023

Washington DC (US), April 15 (ANI): Emphasising on the increasing concern over climate change, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on April 14 emphasised on the need of...
FM Sitharaman eulogises India’s Digital Public Infrastructure in US

FM Sitharaman eulogises India’s Digital Public Infrastructure in US

Apr 14, 2023

Washington (USA), April 15 (ANI): With the Digital Public Infrastructure heavily being involved with the daily day to day workings of Indians, Union Finance Minister Nirmala...
Mozambique Visit: EAM S Jaishankar takes a ride in 'Made in India' train in Maputo

Mozambique Visit: EAM S Jaishankar takes a ride in 'Made in India' train in Maputo

Apr 14, 2023

Maputo (Mozambique), April 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on April 13 took a ride in a 'Made in India' train in Mozambique. Dr Jaishankar...
Since 2014… women-led development in India: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Since 2014… women-led development in India: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Apr 14, 2023

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended empowering women as entrepreneurs and leaders’ session and said since 2014, women-led development in India is being taking place. “In 2014....
G 20 agrees action on Crypto assets has to be global - FM Nirmala Sitaraman

G 20 agrees action on Crypto assets has to be global - FM Nirmala Sitaraman

Apr 14, 2023

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on April 13 in Washington at the press briefing of the 2nd FMCBG said that the G-20 members are increasingly...
India facing a serious challenge of cross-border weapons supply: Ruchira Kamboj at U

India facing a serious challenge of cross-border weapons supply: Ruchira Kamboj at U

Apr 11, 2023

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, while addressing UNSC Open Debate: Threats to International Peace and Security- Risks Stemming from Violations of Agreements...
Nirmala Sitharaman’s point by point scathing rebuttal of ‘negative Western perceptions’ of India

Nirmala Sitharaman’s point by point scathing rebuttal of ‘negative Western perceptions’ of India

Apr 11, 2023

Washington DC (US), April 11 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala responded to the negative Western perceptions of India in the Western world and said people who...
PoK: Retired employees hold anti-govt. protests, demand hike in pension

PoK: Retired employees hold anti-govt. protests, demand hike in pension

Apr 10, 2023

Muzaffarabad, Pakistan occupied Kashmir, 10 April, 2023: - Retired government employees in Muzaffarabad town of Pakistan occupied Kashmir took to streets to demand a raise in...
Christians in Nepal mark Easter Sunday, hold mass prayers

Christians in Nepal mark Easter Sunday, hold mass prayers

Apr 10, 2023

Kathmandu (Nepal), Apr 10 (ANI): Hundreds of Christians held mass prayers to mark the Easter Sunday celebrations in Nepal. They also marched on the street, rallying...
International tattoo convention brings artist from across world to Nepal

International tattoo convention brings artist from across world to Nepal

Apr 10, 2023

Lalitpur (Nepal), Apr 10 (ANI): As the 10th edition of the International Nepal Tattoo Convention is being organised in Nepal's Lalitpur, artists from across the globe...
EAM Dr S Jaishankar is to embark on a six-day visit to Uganda and Mozambique today

EAM Dr S Jaishankar is to embark on a six-day visit to Uganda and Mozambique today

Apr 10, 2023

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): EAM Dr S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Uganda and Mozambique from April 10 to 15. During the...