The Sama-Chakewa festival, a traditional celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters, has begun across the Mithila region, bringing women and girls together for rituals, songs and cultural gatherings that will continue for 10 days.

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Hills and mountains may see rain, snow; fog forecast in Tarai

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Hills and mountains may see rain, snow; fog forecast in Tarai

Light rain and snowfall are likely in parts of Nepal's Himalayan and hilly regions on Saturday, while fog and mist are expected to affect visibility in sections of the Tarai, valleys and river basins through Sunday morning, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

#tarai #fog #light

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Govt declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath

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Govt declares public holiday on Monday for Chhath

The government has declared a public holiday on Monday, November 16, the day after Chhath, in addition to the holiday already announced for Sunday, November 15, on the occasion of the festival.

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Light rain, snowfall likely in high mountains; morning fog expected in Terai

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Light rain, snowfall likely in high mountains; morning fog expected in Terai

Light rain or snowfall is likely at one or two places in Nepal’s mountainous regions on Friday, while fog and mist may affect parts of the Terai, valleys and river basins during the early morning, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

#terai #hydrology #meteorology

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Bamboo handicrafts in demand ahead of Chhath festival

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Bamboo handicrafts in demand ahead of Chhath festival

Bamboo and cane products used in Chhath rituals are selling briskly in markets across the Tarai-Madhesh as preparations for the festival gather pace.

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Light rain likely in four provinces, fog forecast in Tarai

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Light rain likely in four provinces, fog forecast in Tarai

Light rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Thursday, while fog and mist are expected in parts of the Tarai during the early morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

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Nepal pledges community-led climate adaptation at COP31

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Nepal pledges community-led climate adaptation at COP31

Nepal has committed to strengthening locally led climate adaptation and ensuring climate finance reaches vulnerable communities, using a global platform at COP31 to call for greater support for countries bearing the brunt of climate change despite contributing little to global emissions.

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Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31

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Foreign Minister Khanal arrives in Antalya for COP31

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, on Saturday to lead the Nepali delegation to the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

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UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures

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UN climate talks start in the year of disasters, energy price shocks and fast rising temperatures

Three stories about climate change are playing out like popular movie genres as United Nations climate negotiations begin in Antalya, Turkey.

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4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Humla

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Humla district on Thursday morning, with its epicentre located around Thehe, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center.

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Ode to English: The language for all reasons

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Ode to English: The language for all reasons

Language, it is rightly said, arises from our structure of reference. It is also more than contemplation — of how we position what we want to communicate. The conclusion is apparent.

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International assistance for flood disaster in Nepal: Need of introducing outcome-based education for its efficacy

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International assistance for flood disaster in Nepal: Need of introducing outcome-based education for its efficacy

is very heartening to know that Nepal has been promised $ 20 million for the reconstruction of the Bhote Koshi Flood by the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). It was created in 2022 as a new financial instrument.

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