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Nepal stands as a unique example of a secular and multicultural nation where diverse festivals are joyfully celebrated within communities. In Nepal, individuals of varying religious backgrounds coexist in the same neighborhoods and societies, fostering a spirit of unity as they come together to share in the celebrations of a multitude of festivals, thus sharing their joys, happiness, and ...
23 August – A bus carrying Indian pilgrims on its way to Kathmandu to Pokhara plunges from the Prithvi Highway into the Marshyangdi River near Anbu Khaireni, killing at least 27 people and injuring 16 others.
19 June – The mayor of the Nepali capital of Kathmandu bans the screenings of Indian films after dialogue in the recent epic film Adipurush stated that Sita from Hindu mythology was born in India instead of Nepal. [31] 29th June Supreme Court of Nepal issued an interim order to legalize same sex marriage to Government of Nepal. [32]
Indra Jātrā, also known as Yenyā Punhi is the biggest religious street festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. "Ye" means the old Newari name for "Kathmandu", "Ya" means “Celebration”, and "Puhni" means full moon so together means the birthday of the old city of Kathmandu. [1] The celebrations consist of two events, Indra Jātrā and Kumāri Jātrā.
The highest grossing Indian film in Nepal is Baahubali 2: The Conclusion with gross of रु 25.50 crore (255 million NPR). The highest-grossing Hollywood film in Nepal is Avatar: The Way of Water with gross of रु 8.31 crore (83.1 million NPR). The Nepalese film industry is relatively young.
National Museum of Nepal. Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepals's art and architecture is a dazzling display from medieval to the present, which is a heady amalgamation of two of the ancient and greatest religions of the world – Hinduism and Buddhism.
Kantipur Television Network - Popularly known as “KTV”, provides news and original entertainment. It is an affiliate channel to CNN. Kantipur FM - Provides news and original entertainment throughout the Kathmandu Valley on channel 96.1. The first privately owned and operated FM radio station in Nepal.
On November 23, 2023, tens of thousands of protestors in Kathmandu, Nepal, filled the streets, calling for the Restoration of the monarchy, which had been abolished in 2008. [1] The protesters, many of whom were waving the national flag and chanting slogans supporting former King Gyanendra , were met with a heavy police presence.